back to boatlife with a 3-day SOLO sail [ep 144]
26 November 2024 · 32 min · 240K views · Grenada
What this video covers
Lauren Landers and her cat, Mako, completed a three-day solo passage from Grenada to Marigot Bay, St. Martin, aboard her sailboat.0:08 Before departing Grenada, she installed two 200-watt Bouge RV flexible solar panels on the hardtop and deck, increasing her total solar capacity by 25 percent.5:16 She also replaced her anchor bridle hook with a new model from Mantis Marine to prevent strap failures.1:29 The passage involved significant motor-sailing due to light winds and frequent squalls, prompting a stop in Dominica to avoid uncomfortable overnight conditions.22:50 During the transit, her masthead wind sensor detached, leaving her without wind data for the final leg.24:59 She relied on a full cockpit enclosure to stay dry during heavy rain and utilized the enclosure to manage cabin temperature.12:51 The journey concluded with a nighttime arrival in St. Martin, where she planned to replace leaking hatches and continue boat projects.28:45
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