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We ESCAPED just in time: Hurricane Beryl (Ep 294)
July 11, 2024 · 25 min · 310K views
What this video covers
The crew of the 50-ft catamaran Zatara hauled their vessel out at Clarks Court Marina in Grenada for maintenance, including rudder rebuilding, cutlass bearing replacement, and engine alignment, before flying to the United States.2:18 While they were away, Hurricane Beryl struck the region as a major Category 4 storm with 150-mph winds.Watch The boat remained secured on the hard in the boatyard, which the crew chose specifically to meet insurance requirements for coverage south of 12.4 degrees north latitude.14:39 Although the storm caused catastrophic damage to nearby Carriacou and Union Island, Zatara and other vessels at the marina sustained no reported damage.22:16 The crew monitored the situation remotely using security cameras and Starlink until a power supply failure interrupted the feed.15:23 The maintenance work also included fiberglassing over emergency escape hatches and bottom hatches to address structural concerns.2:01 The crew emphasizes that while they successfully avoided the storm by hauling out in a designated hurricane hole, the event highlights the extreme nature of early-season Atlantic hurricanes.
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