my last solo sail until...? [ep 121]
June 20, 2024 · 18 min · 92K views · Guadeloupe
What this video covers
Lauren Landers sails solo 120 miles from Guadalupe to St. Lucia, planning to leave the boat for several months.Watch Before departure, she struggles to raise the anchor from 30 to 40 feet of depth due to a loose windlass and physical limitations; she resolves this by moving to a mooring ball and using a snubber line led to a winch to retrieve the anchor.1:36 During the 24-hour passage, the autopilot struggles in 20- to 24-knot winds and large swells.6:54 The route requires navigating wind shadows created by Dominica and Martinique, which cause inconsistent wind speeds and necessitate frequent engine use.8:44 Near Dominica, she alters course offshore to avoid an approaching squall.9:34 The wind stabilizes overnight, allowing for consistent sailing until the final approach to St. Lucia, where a local manager assists with mooring.13:05 The passage highlights the difficulty of maintaining consistent wind angles and autopilot performance when sailing in the lee of Caribbean islands.
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