two girls, rainy days, and long motoring days [ep 187]
13 December 2025 · 12 min · 378K views · Society Islands
What this video covers
Lauren Landers and her crew prepare the Beneteau Oceanis 510 for a 100-mile passage to Rayatea after waiting out several days of heavy rain.Watch During the delay, the crew performs maintenance tasks, including washing, waxing the deck, and cleaning the teak.0:08 With house batteries at 50% capacity, Landers decides to motor the 100-mile trip during daylight hours rather than sail overnight, prioritizing battery charging and clear weather over wind conditions.2:38 The crew departs at 4:15 a.m. to ensure sufficient light for navigating the anchorage exit.2:12 Throughout the transit, the engine and solar panels successfully charge the lithium battery bank to 90%.8:15 The vessel arrives at Rayatea before sunset, where the crew meets friends from WeSail to begin a charter week.11:20
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