alone again. and testing my limits? ep 212]
13 de agosto de 2026 · 12 min · 164K visitas · Tuamotu Archipelago
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Lauren Landers departs the Tuamotu Archipelago for a 300-mile solo passage, heading toward Tahiti.1:41 Before leaving, she notes that her windlass is skipping, a mechanical issue she monitors throughout the trip.3:34 Once clear of the pass, she deploys a spinnaker in 17 knots of wind, maintaining speeds of six to eight knots while sailing downwind.5:27 She manages the sail solo, balancing the desire to keep the spinnaker flying against the risk of snapping in incoming swells.6:20 As the wind dies and rain begins, she eventually douses the sail to adjust for a wind shift.10:12 During the overnight portion of the passage, she employs 20-minute nap cycles, waking between intervals to check the horizon, radar, and AIS.11:41 She emphasizes the importance of meal prepping fresh provisions before departure to simplify life underway.7:12 The passage highlights the transition from remote island cruising to open-ocean transit, requiring constant decision-making regarding sail configuration and engine use during light-wind conditions.
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