putting a GIRL to WORK! SOLO-SAILING isn’t all fun and games [ep 44]

[@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

[@KenMcGraw]

The anchor raising sequence is awesome. Really imparts the difficulty of raising it solo without the windless and with the bow roller issue. I wanted to cheer when the anchor finally appeared.

[@stephenknight8334]

Lauren, what an outstanding start to 2023. I know it was shot in 2022, but I feel that traveling with you on your adventures, makes it timeless. I was right there with you, fixing your navigation lights, as I changed out mine, with led lights, this last year. Have you thought of switching to led lights? No more bulbs to blow. Great, great, great scenery b role shots of sailing, sunsets, and repare shots. Thanks for sharing your sailing knowledge with us. It help to the feeling of traveling virtually with you. Can't wait to see what is next in your adventure. Until then, be happy, be safe, and keep up the fabulous job you are doing.

[@laurenlanders]

Aww thank you so much!!

[@Sailing_Antrice]

An anchor windlass and a bow roller repair seem like a good idea when you can find the funds. In the meantime happy new year it’s an inspiration to see you handle that boat single handed.

[@laurenlanders]

Thank you!!! It will definitely be fixed once I’m in Florida

[@Sailing_Antrice]

@@laurenlanders hi Lauren, I put a new engine in my boat and one of the things the installation manual said was that the exhaust elbow must not be below or close to the waterline this includes when the boat is heeling under sail. Because the hight might look fine when the boat is upright but if it heels then the distance from the exhaust riser elbow to the waterline might become insufficient. it must also have a siphon break loop and valve in it that is always well above the waterline. My suspicion is you haven’t got that and water is finding its way back up the exhaust through the water lock…. You have got a water lock in the exhaust line? (If not that’s definitely the issue) And back into the engine. In all three of the boats I owned including my current boat you can turn the water inlet stopcock on and leave it on all day with no issues whether the engine is on or off. Sorry I can’t join your Patrion I have no money left after paying for my boat ;) but I do think your channel is great and you are a great skipper. I hope you get the problem fixed.

[@Mechone11]

Lauren, I have to tell you ,you really impress me . All in one package ,repairs ,diving ,hauling anchor ,endurance .All the best for 2023 . Cheers from Canada

[@silvestervansand8379]

Lauren turns every repair and hauling anchor into a yoga exercise.🥰 Probably the most beautiful way to repair a navigation light and my favorite crazy cat is always sea bear😂

[@laurenlanders]

😂

[@philmummert7087]

Every time I see you raise the anchor I wish I could help!

[@laurenlanders]

🙏🏼

[@patrickpeterson3136]

Me too 👍 lol

[@kenveal5529]

❤My favorite place to visit after a long night at work! Thank You for sharing! ❤

[@blueskyliao8480]

Happy New Year, Lauren! It was impressive to pull the anchor up single-handedly. I am also a sailor, and a pilot. During the past Thanksgiving break, I took my family out on a 37' Beneteau and anchored in SF Bay near the Golden Gate Bridge. I was glad I had my 21 yr old daughter to help me out in anchoring. Have fun in your adventure. It would be my dream to circumnavigate the world when I am retired. _____Alex

[@laurenlanders]

Aw that’s so nice!

[@BradHottman]

Tip, a good thing for keeping your nav lights from corroding is to use some dielectric grease or silicone on the connections.

[@laurenlanders]

Thanks!!

[@slgarrett]

All fun and games? I’ve watched almost all your films from the beginning and most of them have been of you working on the boat in one way or another. The diving and exploring seems sort of like the reward at the end. I’m super impressed by your willingness to take things apart and try to fix them.

[@laurenlanders]

Aw thanks. The diving and sailing are definitely a reward. I’m lucky to enjoy most of what I do

[@jtwilcoxson]

Think I found my new sailing channel! Was amazing watching you pull up that anchor then put the sails up and get on your way! I was impressed right off the bat! I like many, think that windless needs to be fixed first. That will kill your back in the long hall. You got this!

[@laurenlanders]

Aww this means so much to me!🙏🏼

[@davestuart8864]

Lauren!! You kick ass out there ! A true inspiration!!! Happy new year 🎊 🎉😊❤

[@laurenlanders]

Thanks!! Same to you!

[@JoseyWalesss]

Lauren is my favorite youtube channel....her voice is mesmerizing and her beauty captivating!!!!!

[@laurenlanders]

🙏🏼

[@lovebug8144]

@@laurenlanders Hi, i know nothing about sailing but learn when i watch your vids. Maybe youve touched on this as ive only watched a handful of videos......I work outside and the sun is not your friend. Yes, right now when you are young...but 20 years from now you dont want to be one of those leather skinned tan moms. it will catch up to you. Please take precautions and wear a big straw hat/block ...guys/and girls always think a hat is pretty...so you will still be stylish. Anyway...All the best!

[@jimfisk4474]

Hi there Lauren, love your prettiness and neat abilities. First-time viewer. I subscribed so will look forward to seeing you more. You have some strength there too and a pilot also, good for you. The sea is beautiful but can be a heavy Taskmaster as I'm sure you know.❤❤❤

[@ronlokk]

Now I remember how much fun it is to pull an anchor up. All the best.

[@laurenlanders]

😂

[@jeffreybrijohnson]

Sometimes it’s not fun pulling up the anchor chain but we do what needs to be done .I don’t have a windless either , I don’t even have one to fix LOl 😅

[@jodyarrington8555]

Lauren, you are amazing! Thank you for sharing your life with us.

[@laurenlanders]

🙏🏼

[@johnmorrison8942]

Thanks!

[@laurenlanders]

Thank you!

[@cmkseven7]

Happy New Year, Lauren! Wishing the best for you in the coming year!

[@laurenlanders]

Thank you! You too!

[@JoeBeech]

Awesome solo sail looks so much fun and like watching the boat repairs as well 🙂

[@laurenlanders]

😊🙏🏼

[@troyspain7073]

Hi Lauren love your videos and know you do alot of the yacht maintenance, which is awesome. One tip, heat shrink over butt connectors and maybe dialectic grease, diesel mechanic or 20+ yrs. 12v, salty air = bad connections, oh and remember electrical can easily make a fool out of even experienced workers. Now maybe you could plant a small pot of catnip for mr. Mako

[@laurenlanders]

Thank you!! haha

[@christiandiemond9595]

Looks like a lot of work as well as a lot of fun but it does not seem to be anything she cannot handle. Safe journeys and Happy New Year.

[@laurenlanders]

🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@Xavbil33]

Hello Lauren, Always translated by Google, and always a big hello from France. Thank you for this year 2022 of beautiful video of smiles of tears but above all of laughter. I wish you a great year 2023, and maybe at the end of 2023, we may meet on the oceans. kiss xavier

[@laurenlanders]

🙏🏼

[@ryfish5]

After watching that anchor raising I had to go donate a little to the windlass fund! 😯

[@laurenlanders]

Thank you so much 😊🙏🏼

[@gregorydamario7977]

It has been awhile, but wedding veil cloth draped over your boom, main hatch and cockpit has small enough weave to keep out mosquitos. You make a tent. Of course you need to anchor it to your gunnels and deck, then shoot high quality bug spray around the base and any potential gaps to keep the entrepreneurs out. You need to do the same for your deck hatches and portlights so you get some ventilation. Then you can work, chart, edit and sleep in reasonable comfort except for the heat. You don't want that complexion all lumpy from skeeters. If insects become too prevalent, up anchor and heave to 20 miles off shore. Sleep during the day when sailors can see you and stay up at night to work and shoot your flare gun at idiots who seem intent upon running you down. At least the bug problem will abate.

[@stevethurlow9059]

You can also adjust the tailing fingers on the winches to tail the line in the boat

[@MarkHansen1990]

Their is nothing more glorious than a solo sail. Thanks for sharing.

[@laurenlanders]

For sure! Thanks for watching!

[@terrylucas3077]

I am a new subscriber to your channel. I have been binge watching your videos. You are an awesome young lady!!

[@laurenlanders]

Aw thank you!!

[@davidkettell6236]

#59 i am late .i hate Mossies ,whenever they bite me i have an irritation for weeks , flea bites too ,linger for a month or more. Love those Jane of the jungle type shorts ! P.s. She knows we like it ! that is why we had to watch it twice.

[@Sleeper___]

Incredibly insightful Lauren! What an adventure you are on. Thanks for sharing :)

[@laurenlanders]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@CarlosmanuelChavezayuso-gi5qy]

Hi, dear Lauren. I hope you have a beautiful day 🎉👋

[@michaeldobrowolski5472]

WAY TO GO!!!!!! looks like a lot of work!!

[@laurenlanders]

🙏🏼

[@vernek465]

OMG Lauren. My back hurts everytime you haul in the anchors. There’s got to be an easier method you can use. In regards to the mosquitoes, I grew up in a similar environment with mosquitoes… I’ve always used those mosquito coils you can find on Amazon. I’d send you some if you gave me an address.

[@aaronroesner]

I sail solo and a windlass with controls at the helm are the best investment I've made on my 37' Endeavour; makes life so much easier. But hell; you are doing it and doing it well!

[@laurenlanders]

Agreed!!! That was one of the first things I installed on my boat! But then it broke😂

[@JulianIbanez13]

Ms. Landers, I can't believe that anyone of your Patrons has not bought you a new windlass and shipped it to you? Raising the anchor manually was always my biggest hate shore for sure.

[@lovetofly32]

I'd rather take one to her and install it for her.

[@davidkettell6236]

i want to keep watching her do it the hard way, it is so inspiring ?

[@EricGraham1]

This is the only channel I actually ENJOY seeing ads on... Because every time I see an ad, I know "Lauren is making money"! 😂😉

[@laurenlanders]

Aww

[@gsgill649]

Happy new year! You're and amazing young woman tackling any job with the get it done attitude. Hope you get that windless issue fixed soon. Watching you pull the anchor made my back sore!

[@laurenlanders]

😂🙏🏼

[@alee5240]

watching you in action is a great joy

[@garyseven777]

Time for a serious talk, girl. I’ve seen you fix engines and light and other tough stuff- you need to fix that windlass! Raising that anchor is too hard on your back. Maybe it is just connections or a ground wire issue?! Mako cannot lift it for you!! He made a valiant mosquito killer, but was suffering too poor guy. May join your Patreon soon for bonus Wondercat material- Mako is the hero we need 🎉 cheers

[@dwaynekoblitz6032]

I could not possibly agree more!!

[@laurenlanders]

I wish it was electrical ): would’ve had it fixed a long time ago /:

[@bigguy467]

Once again, MAKO is the Star of the Show ! He's a good distraction from Windlass Problems, Nav Lights and Puerto Rico.

[@laurenlanders]

Always!

[@davidsowens]

Living aboard is very pleasant and restful. Interspersed by planned and unplanned work which can be inconvenient and stressful. It is preferable to have some appreciation and skill sets in diesel mechanics, electronics, electrical and plumbing In order to troubleshoot issues as and when they arise.

[@jeromepaul2853]

Greetings from London uk.Young Lady you are very brave.Good luck to you.

[@laurenlanders]

🙏🏼

[@davidstull6867]

Learning to be alone gives you eyes to your Soul......I SEA your Soul Lauren😀

[@laurenlanders]

😊🙏🏼

[@savethehumans7460]

I would cherish that alone time, minus the mosquitoes. Thanks for the share Lauren.

[@laurenlanders]

🙏🏼 definitely

[@SailingAndInvesting]

Whene you mentioned mosquitoes, and no breeze, I searched the internet to see if a fan can reduce mosquitoes. There was a NYTimes article that talks about this and it does reduce the mosquitoes because they don't have the strength to overcome the breeze from a fan. I think I will put a box fan, or oscillating fan pointing at me when I'm out at the boat. ChatGPT also points out the fan helps to disperse the heat and carbon dioxide that attract mosquitoes.

[@fredhouston-mcmillan1000]

Hi, I found and followed your adventures a few weeks ago. I am impressed with your achievements. I would however suggest you get a better crimper, or if you continue to use the existing one, solder each joint. This would eradicate any future failures or fires from poor connections.

[@rainfinger]

Great video! I was feeling your pain, lifting that anchor, because you only have one back, respectfully recommending a 900w electric windlass.

[@laurenlanders]

I have one, due to incorrect installation in Puerto Rico, it broke /:

[@ScotChef]

You wear glasses! 😍 another beautiful vid. 👌 happy new year and all the best from Scotland. 🍻

[@peternairn4474]

I forgot to mention a trick I used ; when hauling anchor on board/ or hauling an anchor -line to kedge off a shoul,, improvise a long snubber back to your hallyard or sheet-winch using an old sheet-rope and tie your famous knot onto anchor-chain or your # 1 snubber, and wind away, ( at the awkward swivel moment, tension up and then go up near mast and lift rope or pulse it up onto high mast clete, this may just get swivel over and hold it till you go back to sheet-winch ) Hope this makes sense, if not novil reading, lol

[@ericwesley3924]

Love watching your videos....impressive.

[@laurenlanders]

Appreciate it!

[@martinjjnoagenda5536]

Raising your anchor appears to be a workout plenty for a whole week. Hope you'll get that automated soon or create a rigging to make it lighter work.

[@laurenlanders]

Haha right

[@deanfischer]

You are amazing.

[@nelsonmoura7531]

Who are you? 😁...congrats for all the work and videos👌... at the moment I m in a German airport going to Crete in Greece to check a Najad 360 with option to buy it... following the dream... see you in the saltwater... 🤙

[@donnyyanavich4720]

Great vid Lauren,can you get the candles or tiki torches to rid yourself of the skeeters?Well have yorself a great day''See ya next vid''Don

[@zenmaster6979]

I like your nails…..no nails lol! I’m truely fearful of drowning & sea creatures…diving etc and sailing is not for the faint of heart or the easily stressed type! But it sure is a a labour of love to sail!

[@cesarmedeiros4463]

Parabéns, Lauren!

[@laurenlanders]

🙏🏼

[@peternairn4474]

What a relief the anchor is up 🙂lovely to sea you set sail and take some deep breaths after that,, I love your videos, big thanks Wow thats nice Beam reaching is great, especially while leaving mozzies behind, you n mako can stop swatting n swearing 😃

[@laurenlanders]

😊🙌🏼

[@sailingsegundo4644]

That's tough work pulling up anchor by hand and using the snubber. But you need to retrieve that anchor faster if you Solo you will not always have a distance Lee shore.

[@laurenlanders]

I know /:

[@stevecrombie5357]

I'm going to assume you made it through the cut with no problems. Watching you work while single hand sailing is exhausting. I don't have to do it I never want to see that anchor raised bye hand again. Work work work. You do look absolutely beautiful while kicked back eating your blueberries and letting the boat do what it is built for. Stay safe.

[@davidkettell6236]

i do Steve ,it was the highlight of my day !

[@laurenlanders]

Next week 😊

[@juckimal]

Lauren, I would love to know how you learned all this stuff. I mean you can fix it, take it apart, put it back together. You are really amazing. And you just get down and dirty with that damn anchor. Do you ever get lonely or scared when you are all alone? You are very impressive. I am a big fan.

[@laurenlanders]

😂🙏🏼 learned a lot along the way. I don’t get too lonely (:

[@jwrappuhn71]

Excellent.

[@laurenlanders]

Thanks!

[@sonny5069]

She is exhausted... pulling the anchor ⚓ took alot of energy...the rolling chalk should have a grease fitting. As far as the anchor wench it's electric? could possibly be wiring or the motor needs to be replaced however you could put a hydraulic line running from main to keel then it would just be a matter of switching a switch or lever and anchor could be controlled when setting or pulling...I'm sure it crossed your mind ☺️. your becoming a electrician it's fascinating to see you become a professional awesome. Getting off topic when you get to Florida you might want to think about either putting in a hydraulic line for anchor or just keeping it the way it is. However you will have to get an electric motor ? I'm almost positive that could be the problem. No sense of spending a bunch of money if you don't have to. not that it is expensive Lauren is always a privilege and honor to See .

[@laurenlanders]

Not electric issue unfortunately /:

[@sonny5069]

@@laurenlanders himm? 🤔 Well when you get back to Florida it can be addressed ☺️ morning

[@sonny5069]

happy new year even tho it's just another day 🤣

[@meditation131]

Happy New year Lauren and fix the windless it looks like Hell pulling it back up,, 💥🤙🤙

[@stevethurlow9059]

You might consider mounting a self tailing winch on the mast for those times

[@joetabone2902]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year late

[@laurenlanders]

Same to you!

[@dogtaggamer1]

Set up a 3:1 mechanical pulley system... will make it much easier

[@ericlewis9472]

Man you look like you’re working really hard!

[@stasliand]

Как же у вас классно😊

[@wow.sailor.]

Wow Sailor 👍

[@danward8720]

Sometimes you feel like boat = hole in the water where dump money. Lots of respect for you sweetie (you are female much younger than myself 😀). Enjoy watching your videos.

[@laurenlanders]

Aw thanks!

[@doufdoufie6151]

Happy new year Lauren.

[@laurenlanders]

Same to you!

[@vincentconnolly2597]

Happy New Year

[@CarlosmanuelChavezayuso-gi5qy]

Greats to Miko 🌹👋

[@jimwaddell8163]

Wow!!

[@ericwesley3924]

Maco sees his reflection in the stainless...😎🤣😎

[@vincentconnolly2597]

FLORIDA 🏖️⛱️💯

[@thesilenceoflife453]

Beautiful 👌🏻

[@reloadncharge9907]

Fun video….longer transits are fun for introspective thinking……thx, Andrew

[@laurenlanders]

🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@kennethhammond6683]

Well, they do say that voyaging is doing boat repairs in exotic places.

[@tenerebaraudeur7359]

Hi Lauren, i've just discover your channel 👍👍could you tell me the size of your boat ? Retreat in 3 years and my project is to buy a sailboat. Greeting from France 😉

[@laurenlanders]

It is 51!😊

[@Jack-gb1rl]

So did miss what is wrong with your anchor windlass? You are one tonight and determined young lady Lauren. What’s it going to take to fix the now roller? Keep it up great channel always look forward to your videos Papajack

[@laurenlanders]

Puerto Rico did an incorrect install… it’s gonna take quite a bit of work (hiring people) to get it fixed /:

[@henryzayas6091]

MOSQUITO...ISSUE CONTINUES ❤ THEY LOVE YOU. LOL ELIJAH ♥️

[@rod8823]

Pulling the anchor up is really good, all round, exercise 😶 My 30 year back pain disappeared when I started ROWING out to my mooring. The pain came back again after I changed to a wee electric outboard. I'm back to rowing now and pain-free for a few years! Don't rush to fit a windlass 😋- (just get a pair of appropriate work gloves)

[@laurenlanders]

Well it isn’t the safest thing😂

[@remyyamabushi1473]

Bravo ! Quel courage et quelle détermination pour remonter votre ancre. Ce n'était pas possible de faire venir une corde de levage jusqu'à un winch ? great! What courage and what determination to raise your anchor. It was not possible to bring a lifting rope to a winch?

[@laurenlanders]

It wasn’t /:

[@drewbrooker3055]

Oh my god that's a nightmare right, pulling up the anchor 🤔😥is there not something you can get to help you a device ofcsome description, a windless maybe ? How would you manage if you were injured, your hand or arm ?

[@laurenlanders]

I got it fixed eventually!! It was definitely a concern

[@cincyoldude5766]

What an awesome workout . I’ll bet you are solid as a rock .

[@laurenlanders]

😂

[@dazjb7691]

I am so proud of you. Bushman's blend for the mosquitoes

[@underwa3284]

you are an all-rouder🔧⚒⛏

[@laurenlanders]

🙏🏼

[@ineffable_potentiality_01]

Ineffable!

[@willscarlet7625]

Can you provide artist info for the “dead man walking” song?

[@johnparker7945]

so has mako ever fallen in while doing the highwire act?

[@melissagelling3845]

How did you learn to do all this stuff? Did you grow up with your family sailing?

[@laurenlanders]

I have a video that goes into it a bit 😊

[@tomatobrush3283]

Get some nets for your hatches?

[@vincentconnolly2597]

I have a cat on board too

[@lovetofly32]

Lauren apparently your videos are not too close to present day because I heard you say October in a recent one when you're talking about heading to Florida. Did you come back for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New years? When do you leave out again? I'd come help you fix things on your boat but you gotta help me pick one out of my own.😁

[@laurenlanders]

They are a bit behind (:

[@chrisanton154]

What is your pb in Static?

[@joescheiber1266]

So talented! when do u actually get to florida?

[@laurenlanders]

Upcoming videos (:

[@joescheiber1266]

@@laurenlanders Im 26, and your lifestyle makes me so jealous... We should go for a drink or something when you get in town!?!

[@hterrebrood]

Wouldn’t a turn around one of your winches used in conjunction helping your underpowered windlass be easier？

[@laurenlanders]

It was not underpowered

[@SayWhatinAz]

Are those solar lights hanging on the outside of your Bimini?

[@laurenlanders]

They are!