Sailing Zataravideo

Because the Family That Plays Together... 🎶 // Quarantine on a Boat (Ep 122)

13 August 2020 · 21 min · 326K views · Fiji

What this video covers

The crew of the 52-foot catamaran Zatara completes a 14-day mandatory quarantine in Fiji following their arrival from Minerva.2:29 Fijian health officials and the Navy conduct mandatory COVID-19 nasal swab testing for all crew members, extending the isolation period while awaiting laboratory results from Suva.19:24 During the downtime, the crew performs routine maintenance, including vacuuming the bilge, replacing a faulty float switch for a shower pump, and installing friction hinges on aging Lewmar hatches.4:21 To simplify future repairs, the crew installs quick-connect electrical terminals on cabin fans.13:57 Daily life on board includes cooking, exercise, and managing internet connectivity via Vodafone and Digicel SIM cards.3:03 The crew plans to obtain a cruising permit, visit Musket Cove, and utilize a drone permit for aerial photography once cleared for entry.17:23

Watch on YouTube

More from Sailing Zatara

FINALLY WEATHERPROOF! (Winter won't stop us now!)Sept 2026From One Extreme to the Other!Aug 2026Was that our Last Sail on Zatara? (+ big announcement! 📢)Aug 2026Why We AREN'T Afraid of Sharks!Jul 2026

From Sailing Zatara — see the channel’s boat, crew, and every analysed video.

The Sailing Directory Newsletter

One email with the fleet's best finds — the moments, boats, and stories worth your watch time. Enter your own address to get your own copy.

Report an issue