Sailing Zatara · video

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The crew of the catamaran Zatara sails through the Caribbean Sea toward the British Virgin Islands, maintaining a night watch to reach their destination on schedule. While sailing with 21 knots of true wind, the vessel maintains speeds near 10 knots with the assistance of a 1.3-knot current.11:27 During a night shift, the tack block on the bowsprit fails, causing the Code Zero and its Profurl furling system to snap upward.13:08 The crew recovers the sail by using the windlass to tension the line and secure the gear.14:00 The failed block, which had been in service for 27 years, requires replacement.14:18 The crew also navigates the process of raising the mainsail by turning the vessel directly into the wind and feeding the sail between the lazy jacks.10:05 Upon arrival at The Baths, the crew observes overcast conditions and prepares to moor.12:25

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