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SELF-ISOLATION on a YACHT! Sailing, Fishing, Homeschooling (Ep 109)
9 April 2020 · 23 min · 1.0M views · Great Barrier Island
What this video covers
The crew of the catamaran Zatara navigates a four-week COVID-19 lockdown by anchoring in secluded bays around Great Barrier Island, New Zealand.3:23 After departing Whangarei and Marston Cove just before authorities closed marinas to all vessel movement, the family maintains a routine of homeschooling, fishing, and boat maintenance while self-isolating at anchor.5:18 Marine police visited the vessel to confirm that while the crew may reprovision on the mainland, leaving the island would forfeit their ability to return to their current anchorage.15:39 The crew utilizes Switched on Schoolhouse curriculum on jump drives to bypass the lack of reliable internet, while relying on Google Fi and local SIM cards for connectivity when available.8:38 Keith Whitaker reports that the vessel’s twin 210-horsepower Volvo D3-110 engines typically cruise at 8 to 10 knots between 1,500 and 2,000 RPM.18:57 The family plans to remain in New Zealand until cyclone season ends and regional travel restrictions lift.20:44
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