downtime as a full-time sailor? [ep 146]
15 December 2024 · 24 min · 118K views · St. Martin
What this video covers
Lauren Landers is preparing her boat in St. Martin for a planned 2025 Pacific crossing, focusing on major structural upgrades and system maintenance.10:03 The primary project involves replacing the entire mast and standing rigging due to an obsolete internal furler that cannot be repaired.9:31 She is coordinating with local marine services to complete the installation before a scheduled departure.4:06 Alongside these major tasks, she is performing routine maintenance, including organizing spare parts and tools stored under the aft starboard bed to ensure readiness for long-distance sailing.6:55 She also manages the logistical requirements of international travel with her cat, Mako, which necessitates frequent veterinary visits for health certificates and export permits.5:21 While in St. Martin, she utilizes the local marine infrastructure, specifically Island Waterworld, for convenient access to parts.4:11 She maintains her vessel's deck, which she installed two years ago, noting that it remains durable despite minor scratching from her cat.19:58
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