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Family STUCK IN HURRICANE ZONE Prepares for Cyclone Season [Ep 131]

15 de octubre de 2020 · 18 min · 307K visitas · Port Denarau

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The crew of the catamaran Zatara faces a looming insurance deadline in Fiji as the South Pacific cyclone season approaches.8:00 With borders in Australia and New Zealand closed due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, the family remains unable to relocate their vessel to a safe harbor, leaving them without cyclone coverage for their boat starting November 1.7:54 While exploring options for cyclone refuge, including mooring in the mangroves near Port Denarau Marina, the crew advocates for humanitarian exemptions for yachties to enter Australia.8:16 Simultaneously, the crew performs maintenance at the marina, replacing a failed battery bank with lead-acid batteries after being unable to source lithium upgrades locally.9:14 They also await replacement parts from British Columbia to repair a faulty starboard throttle control.17:38 The crew continues to monitor weather windows and insurance options while maintaining their vessel in Nadi to mitigate risks during the upcoming storm season.17:53

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