SINGLE-handed OFFSHORE for DAYS[ep 83]
14 de setembro de 2023 · 38 min · 283K visualizações · St. Croix
O que este vídeo aborda
Solo sailor Lauren Landers completes a multi-day offshore passage to Grenada, battling persistent autopilot failures and challenging sea states. During the 400-to-500-mile transit, the autopilot repeatedly swerved, forcing hours of manual steering and temporary fixes with bungee cords.14:40 The boat encountered 25-knot winds and deep swells, requiring the main sail to be reefed for much of the journey.6:15 Navigation included monitoring squalls via radar, with wind speeds peaking at 32 knots during one squall line.25:24 The dinghy line snapped during the rough conditions, and the vessel experienced significant water over the deck.16:30 Upon arrival in Grenada, Landers cleared customs and secured a mooring ball, noting that the local office was closing early due to Carnival.35:42 She plans to address the recurring autopilot and navigation light issues at a boatyard in Grenada.15:18 The passage concludes with the boat safely moored, marking the end of her solo transit.
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