Sailing Zatara · video

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The crew of the 60-foot catamaran Zatara maintains a steady pace of 200 miles per day during a 3,000-mile ocean crossing, averaging 8 to 10 knots under an asymmetrical spinnaker.13:20 Navigating toward the Grenadines, the vessel tracks a route south of convective "squash zones" to avoid heavy weather systems spinning off the American coast.12:41 The crew monitors wind and wave conditions using the PredictWind European and GFS models, reporting consistent 17 to 22-knot winds and 1 to 2-meter following seas.12:22 An HRO Horizon Safari watermaker provides 59 gallons per hour, requiring operation only every two days.14:07 The crew manages food storage by par-freezing fresh vegetables and utilizing multiple refrigerators and a deep freezer.6:48 Despite the passage, the only mechanical failure reported is the ice maker.24:20 The crew maintains a heading of 264 degrees magnetic to reach Union Island, noting significant Sahara dust haze and an absence of fishing activity due to the boat's high speed.23:23

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