Lauren Landers Sailing · video

What this video covers

Lauren Landers performs boat maintenance in the British Virgin Islands, including scrubbing the hull and having a guest remove a noisy lightning rod holder from the mast.4:32 While anchored in a clear-water bay, she accidentally drops a hard drive onto her laptop, causing the screen to go black.11:38 Although the computer remains functional for audio, the display failure necessitates a trip to the United States for repairs.12:01 To secure the vessel during her absence, she relocates the boat to St. Thomas, where friends on the vessel *Clam Shack* will monitor it.12:02 She utilizes a recently installed Victron and Battle Born power system, alongside Starlink, to remotely track the boat's status and camera feeds while she is away.12:24 The transition involves moving the boat to a new anchorage, organizing gear, and preparing for a short-term departure.

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