Pacific crossing PREP!! I’m going to sail SOLO with my cat! [ep 161]
2 June 2025 · 22 min · 287K views · Panama City
What this video covers
Lauren Landers prepares for a solo Pacific crossing from Panama with her cat, Mako, after completing final boat maintenance and provisioning. She replaces her damaged sails with a new set from Precision Sails, specifically measured for the 25-to-35-day voyage.2:41 To prevent mainsail chafe during downwind sailing, she installs noodles on the mast.1:25 She secures a long-stay visa, completes a mandatory veterinary visit for Mako, and resolves a Starlink account transfer issue.3:01 For provisioning, she prioritises frozen vegetables, proteins like edamame and Greek yoghurt, and pre-made frozen meals to minimise cooking during the passage.9:56 Using PredictWind, she plans a route south of Panama to catch consistent trade winds, opting against the software's suggested path north of the Galapagos.17:26 After clearing customs, she departs the marina to anchor briefly for final line organisation and dinghy stowage before heading west into the Pacific.15:04
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