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A 73-ft sailing catamaran completes a 21-day passage from the South Pacific to Hilo, Hawaii.11:21 Upon arrival, the crew discovers that Radio Bay remains closed to visiting vessels due to COVID-19 restrictions, forcing them to anchor in the bay.12:07 Customs clearance is completed via a shore visit by dinghy, which the crew describes as a straightforward process.10:24 Because the harbor is closed to transient vessels, the crew must hire a local harbor agent to coordinate a fuel tanker delivery to the commercial harbor, as they require 800 to 1,000 liters of diesel to continue their voyage.13:02 The vessel also undergoes a mandatory $40 safety inspection by a harbor agent to secure a cruising permit.17:19 While anchored, the crew performs maintenance, including repairing a torn sail bag and troubleshooting the engine and generator.15:23 The crew visits a local market in Hilo and attends a fundraiser for a youth sailing club.18:17

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