Sailing Zataravideo
Trouble on the High Seas? Tongan Navy vs Sailboat (Ep 121)
6 de agosto de 2020 · 20 min · 546K vistas
¿Qué cubre este video?
The crew of the 50-foot catamaran Zatara anchors at the Minerva Reefs, a set of submerged atolls located between New Zealand and Fiji, to wait for a favorable weather window.2:52 While at the anchorage, the crew communicates with the Tongan patrol boat Neiafu, which initially orders all vessels to vacate the area, citing Tongan territorial claims and COVID-19 border closures.4:08 The crew explains their need to shelter from heavy weather before continuing to Fiji, where they have pre-approved entry.5:32 Tongan officials eventually board the vessels at the anchorage to verify sailing plans and confirm the crew's intent to depart once conditions improve.19:08 The encounter concludes peacefully, with the patrol boat allowing the yachts to remain until the weather clears.19:42 Separately, the crew performs electrical repairs on the boat, specifically addressing a corroded stove connection caused by saltwater intrusion from a leaking window or sink area.10:26
Más de Sailing Zatara
De Sailing Zatara — ve el barco, la tripulación y cada video analizado del canal.
The Sailing Directory Newsletter
Un correo electrónico con los mejores hallazgos de la flota: los momentos, barcos e historias que valen tu tiempo de visualización. Ingresa tu propia dirección para obtener tu propia copia.