THIS is WHY! 2 years living on my sailboat [ep 88]

Name: THIS is WHY! 2 years living on my sailboat [ep 88]
Uploaded: 2023-10-26T19:24:06.000Z
Duration: 36 min 33 s
Description: A solo sailor recounts a year of cruising, shark diving, and managing a major shaft seal failure.

26. oktober 2023 · 36 min · 149K visninger

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Lauren Landers, a solo sailor living aboard a 50-foot Beneteau, reviews her year of cruising through the Bahamas, the Exumas, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands en route to Grenada.0:07 The year included significant maintenance challenges, notably a major shaft seal leak that flooded the bilge and submerged the positive bus bars, forcing emergency repairs.21:12 Landers also managed a series of charter trips in Bimini, where she encountered tiger sharks, hammerheads, and reef sharks, and participated in coral restoration projects with the Windsor Academy in Nassau.8:05 Her longest solo passage spanned five and a half days to Puerto Rico, followed by a four-day transit to Grenada in sustained 30-knot winds that tested her autopilot.33:53 Despite experiencing burnout from the constant cycle of boat projects and offshore sailing, she confirms her commitment to the lifestyle and plans to continue her voyage.3:22 The summary of her year highlights the balance between technical boat maintenance, wildlife encounters, and the social support of the sailing community.