Sailing Zatara · video

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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

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