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Renee and Keith Whitaker are transitioning out of their 59-foot catamaran, Zatara, after ten years of full-time cruising.5:03 The couple is handing over the vessel to new owners, Derek and Ani, who have minimal sailing experience.5:07 The handover process includes a four-week training period in Tahiti, where the Whitakers provide instruction on boat systems, including the Yanmar engines, electrical panels, water maker, and macerating toilets.11:06 The crew practices docking maneuvers in windy conditions at the marina in Papeete to build the new owners' confidence.2:07 Meanwhile, the Whitakers are offloading a decade’s worth of personal gear, dive equipment, and kiteboarding supplies into shipping crates for transport to the United States.16:31 The Whitakers plan to continue producing content from their home in Montana while preparing for a final farewell to the boat.22:31

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