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The crew of the 52-foot catamaran Zatara remains in Fiji to avoid COVID-19 travel restrictions and potential lockdowns associated with other Pacific destinations like Guam.3:38 While the family initially considered sailing to Guam as a staging point for further travel to the Philippines, Indonesia, and Palau, they opted to stay in Fiji due to the country's lack of COVID-19 cases and the absence of restrictive regulations.5:18 Port Denarau Marina provides a secure base for the vessel, and the crew attended a cyclone preparedness seminar hosted by the marina staff.11:12 Meteorological data from the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) indicates that 2020 is a La Niña year, which may limit the severity of tropical cyclones in the Fiji region.12:12 The crew plans to remain in Fiji for at least another month to resupply and wait for more favorable regional travel conditions.8:50

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