WORST TIMING!! GIRL sails Gulf Stream ALONE!! [ep 47]

[@laurenlanders]

Give a little extra support 💞 The circumnavigation is JUST beginning... all of your help goes towards more gear to make the videos a bit better and the boat safer/functional for myself as a single hand (and maybe an extra treat for Mako) PATREON COMMUNITY: www.patreon.com/laurenlanders Paypal: www.paypal.com/paypalme/souldelamar Venmo: account.venmo.com/u/souldelamar Mako Treats: www.buymeacoffee.com/laurenalanR Wish List: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/WT5UKPG3ITDP/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_3

[@rickdoner5181]

Look at his smile! Love it! Glad you made it safe.

[@laurenlanders]

😊😊 it was a special moment

[@GeneRossano]

Hey Lauren, you are quite some special skipper. The Captain of your destiny. You are a spectacular role model for girls and women of every age and men of all ages as well. I hope that you find a way to capitalize on your talents and self-taught skills and motivate girls, women, and guys of all ages to reach out and seek their dream. If they don't have one when first meeting, seeing, or hearing about you, that's OK. They can just pull one out of their head or heart and go for it. If, later, on reflection, they can do the all-American thing, and change direction or their dream. I'm proud to know you and to share your dreams. Never, never doubt yourself.

[@rainfinger]

Great job. Electricians are the best all-rounders for any type of boat work, including your windlass problem. This is where I look first needing help onboard.

[@jonbergstrom]

I admire your bravery, skill, perseverance, and that you love what you're doing. Thanks for sharing a few glimpses of your adventures. Keep it up!

[@ralphholiman7401]

She's a trooper!

[@GlennMcFarland]

Impressive! I love what you are doing. As someone who has enjoyed decades of adventure and the outdoors, I applaud your skills and your attitude.

[@laurenlanders]

Aw thank you

[@jimemmerling8706]

Nice to see you made it home safely. Love watching you and mako on your trips. It is a beautiful world.

[@RoyClare]

Love your channel, Lauren … loved this episode, especially for your honesty in sharing your nerves before the passage. I’ve been a sailor and professional seafarer all my life - those pre-sail nervy vibes are a Thing. Always. If you ever find yourself untie the lines without feeling a tad apprehensive, be afraid! Good luck with the upkeep and maintenance. Hope that windlass comes good. 🎉

[@laurenlanders]

Thank you so much

[@stevecrombie5357]

I know you're gonna be busy, but I hope you have time to share with us. One day at a time Lauren. I heard what you said about so many boat projects, but please give yourself time to enjoy your time in Florida. Stay safe. C ya. ❤

[@Themanoutdoors]

Yet again facing challenges, but doing it with a mature and sensible head. Such an inspiration I hope 2023 brings you everything you wish for and safe sailing! Hey from England!

[@laurenlanders]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@goran5170]

Hi Lauren. I really enjoy sharing your experiences as beeing an old sailor from Sweden. I admire your skills and knowledge how to sail and handle yourboat . Goran

[@laurenlanders]

Aw thanks so much

[@edwardparkhurst9804]

Wow such great video footage of your sailing life. Thanks for sharing. The world is your oyster and your The pearl of for us that watch your channel to treasure. Outstanding job young lady.

[@laurenlanders]

Aw thank you

[@reloadncharge9907]

My last run to Lauderdale was from that anchorage, up anchor at zero dark-thirty….a 7 hour blast back in marginal weather, just like yours. Watching you was deja vu…..hope you had a fun US interlude. Thx, Andrew

[@ryandjakovic1256]

Well done, I love that you made it back in time for grandpa's birthday!!

[@ryandjakovic1256]

@Hit Me up @LaurenLanders thanks that sounds great safe sailing and keep up the a we awesome work!! 👍👍

[@irwfcm]

I really enjoyed the videography in this one. You actually captured how big some of those wave were, and I don't see that very often on KZbin. Good luck with the repairs/upgrades. I hope everything goes smoothly. I can't imagine being without a windlass!

[@laurenlanders]

Aww thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stephenknight8334]

Lauren, I have to say you are doing an excellent job capturing your adventure, and solo captaining your boat. It looked like the weather was on your side. After the last video, I wanted to ask if you ever get static electricity build up in your rigging (Saint Elmo's Fire) while traveling under cloudy? I had it happen once, while downrigging for salmon. There was sparks bleeding of the rod tips. I brought in the lines, and headed for shore. Not sure how a sailboat handles it 🤔. So great to see you surprising your Grandfather. He seems like a fun southern gentleman. I hope youhave many more happy memories together. Can't wait to see where your adventures will take us. The job you are doing sharing you story is excellent, keep it up. Love the b-role and the music mix. Looking forward to your next video, until then, be happy, be safe, and enjoy being with your family.

[@stephenknight8334]

Lauren, I wish I could give you another like for each time I watch one of your videos, but I find something new to like each time. Great job again.

[@laurenlanders]

🙏🏼

[@dwaynekoblitz6032]

Once again. Mind blown!! How you can do this is unbelievable to me. I'm beyond extremely impressed. I bow to you completely!! How?? Seriously?! How?? You're more seaman than I'll ever live to be. I'm so completely impressed. Straight up!! My complete respect.

[@laurenlanders]

Aww

[@JohnKrill]

Thanks! I know this sound strange but I would have loved to be out there in those conditions.

[@laurenlanders]

It was so nice!

[@philmummert7087]

You are a true sailor! I’m always impressed. I bet your Grandfather is very proud of you!

[@laurenlanders]

🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@FrankJamger]

Congrats on successfully completing this leg of your journey, enjoy your time at home with pa, and I hope you get the boat in better shape so you'll have less worries and more time for fun.

[@laurenlanders]

Thank you!

[@walterbandstra1931]

Enjoy your channel. Good job sailing your boat. I single hand a 35 foot Choi Lee on Lake Superior. To raise the anchor, especially when set hard in mud, I put the engine in forward slowly and click on the Auto Pilot . Then I pull up the anchor, no windlass, until the chain is straight down and then quickly hook it around a cleat and let the momentum of the boat pull the anchor free. In tight quarters I'll leave the anchor hanging a bit of the bottom and steer the boat out of harms way, before stowing the anchor. To pull in sheet lines I usually head up to where the sail starts to kill and pull the line as tight as I can before easing down again. Saves a lot of cranking. Also I have auto tack on my auto pilot. That's an awesome feature for single handed sailing. Keep sailing and keep publishing those videos.

[@davestuart8864]

Swells were huge..:always praying for a safe journey for you and mako ❤❤😊😊🐈🐈

[@laurenlanders]

Thank you!

[@Sailing_Antrice]

Glad you got to surprise grandad these things are important. Thinking about the Windlass no doubt you have repaired it by now but if not make up another short bridal only about 3 feet that attaches to a cleat then you can haul chain and clip the short bridal to stop the chain falling back. It would also be good if you wanted to catch your breath.

[@laurenlanders]

I did something very similar to that! Couldn’t have done it without haha

[@doogl2331]

You are such an amazing young woman to do that crossing by yourself. Please get your windless fixed, my back hurts just watching you pull on that chain. 😘

[@GeneRossano]

So does mine.

[@brucewitcpalek5120]

It looks to me like sailing is an awful lot of work, but so well worth it from what I can tell. I have never been on a sailboat, but I have been on many many motor boats, and I own a motor boat, and I did most of my life. I wish the best to you, and I accidentally found your KZbin channel so I’m going to follow it for a while and see what I can learn. Thank you for sharing your knowledge !!

[@laurenlanders]

It is work, but so worth it! Thank you so much!

[@randalsmith2713]

It was nice to watch a sailing channel that featured sailing in the video. There have been a number of them who have moved away from sailing.

[@laurenlanders]

🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@mtmcapital]

That's scary when the wind and swell get all gnarly like that. It makes even simple tasks nearly impossible. The beating waves can cause equipment failure at the worst possible moment. Bravo! You are a real sailor! PS- I absolutely love Florida! 🙏 ❤ 🇺🇸 ⛵️

[@laurenlanders]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@fredwienbarg5051]

I got caught in a squall with 70 kt gust in a 37’ Irwin coming back from West End. It was my first time and I learned not to leave at noon in July. I’ll never do that again. First time in my life that I lost control of a car, boat or airplane. Sure glad that you made it safely!! Be carful!

[@peternairn4474]

You are awesome,, facing the challenge babe, I soooo wanted to be there to help,I have never felt more helpless in my life , cheers to my favourite sailing woman and thankyou for a real life journey of down than up, my next Taitinger champagne toasts to you my friend 💙💙

[@laurenlanders]

Aww thank you!

[@generossano2800]

Good that you know enough to make safety and for you as item number one always wear you PFther to keep you from ever going off your boat. You are courageous.

[@laurenlanders]

🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@AMACAMAC-xh6hr]

I am truly amazed at your strength and your will to get there. It is wonderful to see your effort. I hope you are feeling well and that you are fine tuning the boat's automatic. Sailing alone without that system is not good when you are alone with your wonderful sailor (the cat). -- Verdaderamente me sorprende tu fuerza y tu voluntad para llegar. Es maravilloso ver tu esfuerzo. Espero que te encuentres bien y que pongas punto el automático del barco. Navegar sola sin ese sistema no es bueno cuando estas sola con tu maravilloso marinero (El gato).

[@laurenlanders]

Aw thank you

[@michaeldobrowolski5472]

Way to go!! enjoy your family visit!!

[@laurenlanders]

Thank you!!

[@dndaughtery]

Was flying back from Puerto Rico Monday and saw a few cruise ships but about 20 minutes after passing the Bahamas I saw this tiny spec of a boat surrounded by big water. Thought to myself “That might be Lauren.” Lol. Stay safe

[@laurenlanders]

Aww

[@patrickpeterson3136]

Raising an anchor that size ? Manually ?? 🤔 damn !! I’ve had to do that on a 64’ Viking !! And yeah !! It kicked my butt. 😜 lol. Your Awesome !!

[@charmainechatkin4263]

Wow you nearly 200 subscribers. Well done.

[@garyritterstrings]

When my Autopilot kicks off I adjust the response time to be faster. I'm very proud of you.

[@henryzayas6091]

JUST TUNED IN. SUBSCRIBED. CAPTAIN COURAGEOUS IS ON POINT. SMART , BEAUTIFUL , AND TOUGH. LOVES GRANDPA AND MAKO. YOU NEED TO SEE YOUR OBGYN. YOU GREW GONADS ON THIS SAIL. 🍒 👍⭐ ELIJAH

[@sergioraulramos]

Recién ahora vi tu video y quisiera decirte que no estas sola en tu recorrido, yo por lo menos estoy a tu lado apoyándote. Cuídate mucho y te sigo desde tus videos. Creo que igual que yo, es lindo tener a alguien pensando en uno mismo. 😘😘😘

[@daveholley2156]

Grandpa taught you well ! For a young solo sailor and filming all the time you did great ! ✌️💙🎵 From STL MO

[@laurenlanders]

😊🙏🏼

[@gjr4651]

I admire your courage and perseverance!

[@laurenlanders]

Thank you!

[@ralphholiman7401]

Every one needs their one bad Gulf Stream crossing to know better the next time. Mine was in 1987 on a 38 foot Morgan sloop, when I was 29. Me and four friends pulled out at 9:00 pm from Fort Lauderdale, heading to Bimini, with winds out of the north around 20-25 knots. But, we were on a schedule, we only had a few weeks off from work, and we weren't waiting for good weather to cross. Eight hours later, more seasick than I had ever been in my life, we came up on Bimini. Back then, you didn't have the Bimini Sands channel and there were no markers, you just had to know how to get in, and we weren't trying it in the dark. But, sitting there, just a few hundred yards off the beach, waiting for daylight, seasick as hell, I actually almost jumped in and swam to shore. But, I'll never do it again. I do wish I had continued to do back then, what you are doing now. It was fifteen more years before I went back to the Bahamas after that trip. But, I sure go now every chance we get! And, single handing is one of the biggest challenges you can have. Our last Bahamas trip, my wife got sick and we flew her home and I singled handed our Catalina 42 back to Mississippi form Miami by myself. You're right. There isn't room for mistakes when you're by yourself. Really enjoying your videos!

[@rockinguitar101]

How sweet, Maco goes right to your grandfathers door. I have been watching your videos for quite a while and enjoy the content.

[@laurenlanders]

He knows the way haha. Thank you❤️

[@chrisoconnell5727]

You ROCK Lauren !

[@bengvandenberg]

Really cool! found out about you today. Really nice footage and stories of you sailing, one day i hope to do the same, Kisses from the Netherlands !

[@laurenlanders]

Aw thanks so much’

[@4242bath]

I love your choices of music 🎶❤

[@robvanname6867]

Glad yiu made it to FL safely. Hopefully you can make the autopilot bullet proof during this haul out. I'm facing a haul out on my boat this spring. Check book engineering to the rescue.

[@Jack-gb1rl]

Girl one word Awesome. I really enjoy your channel as you tell it like it is good and bad. Always good to be a little nervous makes yo rethink look at everything again and then it all works out. Damn good. PapaJack

[@laurenlanders]

Aw thanks so much

[@davidkettell6236]

i am so impressed, i get the feeling that if the sails had torn and the motor quit you would have willed it home, what drive and courage.

[@laurenlanders]

Haha most likely

[@robbyoliver4953]

Love your vids girl ! I wish I was out there with you !

[@paulcollins9197]

Proud of you lauren

[@laurenlanders]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@MyMondoMan]

You're amazing Lauren.

[@laurenlanders]

Aw🙏🏼

[@EdwardsOutdoorAdventures]

Look forward, as I am sure you were, next time seeing you have Windlass again.

[@billhanna8838]

Cool post , You didn't have the main in a little tight making the AP over work ? Maybe just the angle of the camera made it look that way , It looked like a beam reach . Enjoy .

[@exdemocrat9038]

Stay safe Lauren.

[@konstantinavalentina3850]

I think you could have a LOT of fun if you took the 2023 spring- summer sailing season to the French Riviera in the Med, and then rotate into the South Pacific for "summer" in winter since Southern Hemisphere. :) In the Med you could also visit the yacht shows in Monaco, Cannes, and other places to see some mega yachts, and, perhaps charter for some Hollywood faces that are somewhat frequent around the French Riveriara. Sailing for Euros when 90% of Europe and 1/2 of Hollywood is on the French Riviera could, perhaps edge Capt. Lauren into an even bigger boat and/or expand into hiring at least one crew for the jobs that Mako cna't really help with. :P

[@paxwallace8324]

I like the way you are understanding with your mom's mistake. Mother's and Daughters who're close, that's an attractive positive thing for those of us who understand the implications of the opposite situation. Also I have strong feeling you could have chosen a much more insulated less intrepid path for yourself. That you've exposed yourself to a bit of that seemingly insurmountable problematic wall of unending struggle that the majority of humanity must contend with daily say's that you're a warrior, in the best Buddhist way.

[@raymondmix1763]

Stay safe out there young lady

[@ScotChef]

The smile on his face said it all, made me smile too. 👌

[@laurenlanders]

😊😊

[@Kim-yl7yg]

Good job Captain.

[@loretta6971]

Amazing! I am definitely a fan!

[@laurenlanders]

Aw thank you😊

[@johnlukasik8045]

In the first half of this video, I can see you look green in the face ( sea sick ) ? I have never had that experience, even in 10 foot swells ! Although it was nerve racking to make sure my bow was head on into the swells , and not to be caught side ways !!! You have such a huge and beautiful sail boat, that I have a lot of respect for you by controlling such a large vessel ! SAFE SAILING SWEETIE ! i WISH FOR YOU BETTER DAYS AHEAD ! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@laurenlanders]

I definitely didn’t feel seasick! It’s rare for that to happen Thank you!!

[@underwa3284]

nature is unpredictable especially at sea best of luck to you🧜‍♀

[@laurenlanders]

Definitely

[@arottie4097]

Yeah, You made it! This is just sooo much better than if you hadn't made!? Ha! I am happy for you. Well done.

[@laurenlanders]

😊🙏🏼

[@RickFuhrmann]

Would’ve been great to see you at the Fort Lauderdale boat show in October 22, not sure if you’re going to Miami in 2023, but it’s gonna be a great show. Can’t wait to see more videos if you ever need anything. Pretty sure you know all you have to do is ask.🌴⚓️

[@laurenlanders]

Appreciate it!

[@fredwhull]

Safety first and foremost! Especially when you’re sailing alone, we wanna see you back after you get to Florida and visit with your parents……

[@laurenlanders]

😊

[@chhindz]

Yeah, I guess that is a good indication that the boats crossing are not calling mayday, East wind should be subsiding, west is as bad as north cause it will be north when you get to the middle

[@billturner1240]

You are something else... thanks for the ride...

[@EricaHope-pr7dm]

wow fun sailing (and a little scary too! hehe) I'm so happy you made it! Enjoy your time f land. :)

[@laurenlanders]

Thank you!

[@paulcollins9197]

Some states like Louisiana and Alabama have tornadoes rolling through

[@laurenlanders]

Grew up in Missouri! I know them😅

[@toddwever4916]

Just found your channel, love it. Question, how much of a pain is it to check pets in at the Bahamas?

[@laurenlanders]

Not bad!

[@BLACKWOLF-1911]

Hey pretty girl, do you pass by the berry islands on your travels back and forth to the Bahamas? When I worked on a cruise ship we would stop there and party for a day. Glad to see that your back home safe.

[@laurenlanders]

I do!

[@GhostMaster2024]

What kind of winds do you look for when crossing the Gulfstream?

[@freedomrider30]

Had to stop watching month's ago because of the lack of audio which has now improved greatly! Enjoyed this vid. 👍🏻 Weather!!! Must understand weather! Rolling nights that leave you tierd. Crossings and your already tierd are not safe. Weather! 👍🏻👍🏻😎😎😎

[@laurenlanders]

Thank you!!

[@thebetaguy]

1:43 that sure is a beautiful back yard. lucky.

[@laurenlanders]

It is beautiful

[@thebetaguy]

@@laurenlanders glad to see you werent texting and boating again btw.. hah.. ;) yea yea navigation yea yea sure.. i can picture a phone in one hand, mocha latte in another... foot holding the wheel.. lol

[@vilaziol.junior3816]

Brave girl! I was thinking maybe you could consider installing a hand winch. Health and peace of spirit. 🌱🌴🌳🐛🦋🐞🐝

[@stevethurlow9059]

you said that the boat kept rounding up...into the wind...next time move the main sheet traveler to the leeward side and then sheet it in

[@laurenlanders]

Thanks!

[@80884bpresley]

You are so awesome girl!!!!

[@laurenlanders]

Thank you 😊

[@sergioraulramos]

De verdad es increíble lo tuyo , un abrazo grande

[@kimberleeellison2882]

loved your video.lauren

[@laurenlanders]

Thank you ☺️

[@intotheunknown804]

Great video

[@robbyoliver4953]

Question- sailing from the Bahamas to Florida or back do you get any sleep. Or do have to stay awake and pilot your boat, take watch at least? Sailing over night is long time to be on duty. But I guess that is solo sailing life. Hope you can fix you auto pilot.

[@sealove-dz]

I take my hat off to you, congratulations 🙏🏻🌊🧜‍♀️🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊

[@laurenlanders]

Aw thanks

[@rski1036]

Hard to see for sure, but why ever would you anchor in unprotected water off South Bimini instead of the inside ?

[@johnkosowski3321]

Looks like you were anchored just outside of the entrance to Bimini? Too bad you didn't make it in there, there are some very protected places to anchor inside.

[@laurenlanders]

I was only going to stop for a night when it was calm… and I was being superficial to take advantage of the water color haha. There are definitely protected anchorages in the channel!

[@johnkosowski3321]

@@laurenlanders That is certainly some beautiful water. It was just a shame it was so rolly when you came through. If you are ever there again, check out the little anchorage area just north of Big Game Club. Very pretty water there too, not to mention some spectacular sunrises.

[@paulschiavone77]

Wondering if would help to dive getting the anchor to tie off the side then pull up chain less weight and strain on your back good luck on visit lol such love shared is good. Wish I was there to help you. But sure friends and family will always give a hand when needed ❤

[@MarkHansen1990]

Getting that windlass boat winch fixed is going to be a huge load off I'm sure.

[@sergioraulramos]

Espero tu próximo video, cuídate mucho de verdad. 👍👍👍

[@robruiz3088]

So brave...ur awesome 👍💖.

[@5er593]

Check your gps antena i think it fell off the mounting?

[@JoeBeech]

That’s great you made it to surprise you granddad for his birthday 🙂

[@laurenlanders]

😊

[@JoseyWalesss]

How do I book a charter with u ? I always wanted to go-to the Bahamas and travel on a sailboat.

[@murphmurph2124]

Fine job!

[@Grumse]

Have you tried uysing a windvane for auto pilot? a wind rudder

[@worldweary1913]

Sword fished the stream month at a time, 30 day trips. Wind and tide wait for no one!

[@bgd5339]

The sea looked awfully rough. 🌊 Do you ever get scared 😨 when they're that rough?

[@laurenlanders]

Haha it was! I enjoyed it because I knew it was safe!

[@stuffilike4498]

Mako knew the way to grandpa's condo! 👍

[@laurenlanders]

🙌🏼

[@Bennydyk]

Now this young lady is a true bad ass!!

[@laurenlanders]

😊

[@Bennydyk]

@@laurenlanders wow! Thanks for replying!!

[@1contemporary]

About Circumnavigation - 1. You can not pick your weather. 2. Most do it on smaller boats because a 52' can be too much to save for one person in a storm. 3. The auto-helm will break in a bad storm. 4. There is nothing to do in the middle of an ocean but hold on for you life. 5. Climbing Mt. Everest is one thing. Enjoying it is another. 6. My X wife is dead because she tried it alone. 7. My crew agent is dead from eating bad meat overseas. 8. In the middle of an ocean you are always alone but always alone. 9. Just the two of us is a beautiful thing. 10. If you do what you love you will never work again in your life, but you are not going to love this.

[@razvanarsenieioan7705]

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