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The crew of Zatara departs New Zealand for Fiji after a four-month stay, navigating a passage expected to last approximately 92 hours.5:43 Using PredictWind to monitor weather, the crew anticipates southwesterly winds to push the vessel toward Minerva Reef.0:25 The initial 24 to 36 hours involve rough sea states and significant wave action, requiring the crew to secure loose items and prepare meals in challenging conditions.10:59 To meet Fiji’s entry requirements, the crew secures negative COVID-19 test results before departure.2:11 During the first 24 hours of the passage, the vessel maintains an average speed of 7.5 knots in 24 to 25 knots of true wind.14:14 Crew members utilize scopolamine patches to manage seasickness as they transition into their watch schedules.7:45 The route remains flexible, with potential stops at Minerva Reef or other Pacific locations depending on weather and hurricane season planning.8:24

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