Sailing Zatara · video

What this video covers

The crew of the catamaran Zatara departs Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for a multi-week passage to Grenada with stops in the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos.3:41 Before departure, the crew resolves mechanical issues with their new Yanmar engines and a Highfield dinghy, which required a fuel pump replacement.2:36 Keith Whitaker adjusts the pitch on the boat's Max Prop Classics to 30 degrees to optimize performance.4:56 The crew maintains a rotating night watch schedule for the passage, with Finn, Luke, and Emily assisting.17:12 While transiting toward West Caicos, the crew uses PredictWind to monitor and navigate around squalls and a waterspout.19:14 The vessel stops at West Caicos to wait for a favorable weather window before continuing toward San Juan, Puerto Rico.20:44 The crew plans to reach Grenada by early July to comply with insurance requirements regarding hurricane season.7:10

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