alone in the Caribbean, and it's amazing [ep 118]

Name: alone in the Caribbean, and it's amazing [ep 118]
Uploaded: 2024-05-30T20:58:32.000Z
Duration: 17 min 7 s
Description: Lauren Landers uses a Mantis Marine bridle to protect her windlass while cruising the coast of Guadeloupe.

30. mai 2024 · 17 min · 163K visninger · Guadeloupe

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Lauren Landers navigates the west coast of Guadeloupe, seeking snorkeling and diving spots while managing high temperatures and illness.0:11 After skipping a small cove due to uncomfortable swell, she dives near a rock formation, observing significant coral bleaching and algae growth alongside healthy fish populations.0:58 She uses a VHF radio for safety during solo dives.2:12 To manage boat systems in the heat, she relies on solar-charged batteries to power fans and air conditioning.1:55 She utilizes the Navionics app to research anchorage reviews and plan a two-mile transit south toward thermal springs.14:29 Maintenance tasks include cleaning and deploying a Mantis Marine bridle to transfer the load of the catamaran from the windlass to the cleats, which improves comfort in swell.16:16 She plans to move to new anchorages after finding limited activity in the local town.13:38