Sailing Zatara · video

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The crew of the catamaran Zatara transits the Mona Passage from Boqueron, Puerto Rico, toward West Caicos, covering approximately 356 miles.2:32 During the two-day passage, the crew encounters rough, confused seas and wind-against-wave conditions, necessitating engine use to maintain speed.3:19 The vessel experiences a temporary autopilot failure and a battery issue on one engine, while the water maker requires unpickling before use.12:14 Night shifts are managed in four-hour rotations, with the crew monitoring AIS for collision avoidance against commercial traffic, including the Carnival Sunshine and Celebrity Equinox.11:21 The passage concludes with the vessel arriving at Turks and Caicos to pick up a mooring ball.25:30 The crew emphasizes timing crossings of the Mona Passage to coincide with calm weather windows to avoid the rough conditions caused by storms pushing off the western coast of Puerto Rico.6:34

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