I sailed SOLO from Panama to French Polynesia! I made it! [ep 166]
10 luglio 2025 · 30 min · 2.0M visualizzazioni · Pacific Ocean
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Lauren Landers completed a 28-day solo Pacific crossing from Panama to French Polynesia, covering approximately 4,000 miles.▶ 27:54 Throughout the passage, a Hydrovane wind vane steered the vessel for 80 to 90 percent of the trip, significantly reducing autopilot reliance and battery consumption.▶ 13:48 Navigation and vessel tracking relied on a PredictWind subscription, which provided AIS data beyond the range of standard chart plotters.▶ 9:45 Mechanical challenges included a detached outhaul car on the boom and the loss of a plastic jib-furling component, which prevented the use of a spinnaker.▶ 15:21 The final approach to Patahiva involved anchoring in 70 to 100 feet of water during 35- to 40-knot gusts, requiring careful scouting and multiple attempts to achieve a secure hold.▶ 27:18 The passage concluded with the vessel safely anchored in French Polynesia.▶ 27:14
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