Sailing Zatara · video

What this video covers

The crew of the catamaran Zatara completes a two-night, three-day passage from Martinique to Puerto Rico.1:29 During the transit, the vessel maintains speeds between seven and ten knots using the main and genoa, occasionally deploying the Code Zero in varying wind conditions.22:56 The crew manages multiple sail changes and monitors nearby commercial traffic, including a 131-meter tanker, via onboard navigation displays.40:54 Daily life on board includes cooking in a slow cooker, managing battery charging with the generator, and maintaining watch rotations.37:28 The passage concludes with a sail-only approach to the dock in Puerto Rico.48:47 The crew also discusses potential tax residency benefits for American citizens in Puerto Rico, which requires maintaining a physical residence and spending at least six months per year on the island.58:19

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