Lauren Landers Sailing · video

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A solo sailor navigates a multi-day passage in the Bahamas, contending with recurring autopilot failures and a significant fresh water leak. The autopilot sensor repeatedly detaches from the quadrant, forcing the sailor to rely on manual steering and temporary bungee-cord fixes.11:04 During the transit, a hose leak drains a 70-gallon fresh water tank, creating a critical power deficit that requires running the engine to recharge batteries and operate the water maker.21:50 The sailor uses Starlink for connectivity while offshore and secures the anchor with a secondary safety line clipped directly to the anchor rather than the chain.18:29 Despite the mechanical setbacks, the vessel maintains speeds between 5 and 7 knots under varying wind conditions.11:25 The sailor plans to install a Hydrovane to replace the unreliable autopilot system, necessitating future modifications to the dinghy davits.15:51

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