Sailing Zataravideo
Ahoy! Sailing Teens on Night Watch (Teen Yacht Tuesday)
August 4, 2020 · 11 min · 151K views
What this video covers
The crew of Zatara manages night watches during a passage toward Minerva, maintaining an asymmetrical spinnaker in light trade winds.2:33 The vessel averages seven knots, with approximately 140 nautical miles remaining in the transit.5:26 During shifts, crew members monitor wind angles and autopilot performance while managing sail trim, including a reefing maneuver on the mainsail.6:43 The crew utilizes the navigation station to track progress and maintains a lookout for other vessels and weather changes.3:27 Despite the routine, the crew reports occasional autopilot course deviations and choppy seas when sailing in the wind shadow of other sails.1:41 The passage involves significant downtime, which the crew spends playing video games and watching television while the boat’s batteries charge.3:17 The crew anticipates arrival at Minerva within 24 hours, where they plan to engage in fishing, diving, and kiteboarding.9:31
More from Sailing Zatara
From Sailing Zatara — see the channel’s boat, crew, and every analyzed video.
The Sailing Directory Newsletter
One email with the fleet's best finds — the moments, boats, and stories worth your watch time. Enter your own address to get your own copy.