Heartbreaking news: My dogs aren’t allowed into New Zealand 🤬 - (Episode 248)
February 18, 2024 · 18 min · 184K views · Tonga
What this video covers
The crew of the Lagoon 450 catamaran Parlay Revival prepares for a 1,000-mile passage from Tonga to New Zealand by arranging long-term care for their two dogs.15:26 Because New Zealand bans pit bulls and authorizes the euthanasia of dogs identified as more than 50% pit bull, the crew secures a fenced property in Tonga to house the animals for five to six months.16:42 While in Tonga, the crew participates in a 22-mile regatta, utilizing a spinnaker for a downwind leg and executing tactical tacks in shallow water to outperform a rival catamaran.10:17 The crew also attempts to teach a 70-year-old guest to wakeboard, though the 25-horsepower dinghy lacks the necessary pull to get him on plane.13:05 The crew plans to return to Tonga after the New Zealand summer to retrieve their dogs.15:32 Prioritizing animal safety over travel convenience prevents the risk of mandatory euthanasia upon arrival in New Zealand.16:42
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