THIS is why I sailed across the Pacific Ocean!! Mo'orea is stunning [ep 171]
14 de agosto de 2025 · 25 min · 244K visitas · Tahiti
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Lauren Landers performs maintenance on her boat in Tahiti and Mo'orea, French Polynesia, while managing mechanical failures and pet logistics. During a passage to Mo'orea, a windlass malfunction caused the anchor chain to free-fall in 40-knot squall conditions; Landers successfully deployed a bridle after maneuvering the vessel over the anchor in shallow water.▶ 12:08 She also addresses a broken bolt on her Hydrovane self-steering system, which she removed to prevent further damage, and a torn jib sail that she deferred for professional repair.▶ 0:18 While anchored in Tahiti, she monitors fuel consumption and water maker usage, noting that laundry remains the primary driver of water demand.▶ 8:23 She coordinates veterinary care for her dog, Mako, to satisfy local biosecurity requirements before planning a future departure for the Tuamotus.▶ 21:58
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