IT'S OVER | Sailing Africa

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

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[@kidonaboat]

We have all watched Ivan grow up. Thanks for sharing. We all love him and wish him and your family well! Finn is a world champ! Yeah!

[@AustProd6]

Finn Whitaker is my favorite Zatara Member. Ivan and Finn on the loose together. Can't wait to see some of that. Great to get an update from Declan. Keep up the great work.

[@smith4tx2001]

Your children are a testament to how they were raised by their parents. Finn has shown great resilience during his struggles and is now reaping the rewards !! It’s rewarding to see your children become adults but very strange when you have an empty nest. Thanks as always for sharing your lives and adventures……………….

[@joesimeao7611]

I absolutely agree .... Best wishes to all from NYC

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you. The best part about having children, is watching them grow into wonderful, responsible, kind adults. We miss those cute little boys but find We really enjoy hanging out with these young men.

[@steveb.5617]

Fantastic recap of Finn, so happy for him. Loved seeing Declan, his hair is so much darker, best of luck to him in his studies..

[@d2ndborn]

1st love your family! It is fun watching the adventures and the growth in the family. Everytime the boys and what they are up to I have to smile. I saw Declan's fight and the result. Finn's trails and wins, Ivan is such a comedian. I know he will love his trip. Thank You all for the adventures and smiles.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you. I'm looking forward to sharing some Ivans overseas adventures.

[@stefanieobermeder2065]

I have this feeling that despite having an empty nest; I’ll still be watching your channel coz YoU R AMAZING! And I love how u see the world

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

🥰

[@Shaneodell35]

Mocha is the cutest cat ever. What a bunny. Safe travels and enjoy!😷

[@sedatedape315]

Off to create chaos with Finn W.! Europe may never be the same again 😊 Very good to heard from Declan. We always miss the EMC. And you are absolutely correct about pressing on with your dreams and desires. Finn has worked hard and had some serious struggles. But it's obvious he was meant to feel the good and the bad. Because now HE'S A WORLD CHAMPION 🎉🎉🎉

[@debbieraby]

It’s gratifying to watch your children become who they are meant to be, that they have the confidence to go out into the world. But it’s the best thing to have all your chicks return to the nest for a visit.

[@FlesHBoX]

You two should be proud. You've raised three amazing young men.

[@brianpinto785]

Agreed. A wonderful family indeed.

[@tonydontdisco3889]

So excited for you Ivan!

[@bernardels92]

It’s been so inspirational to watch Finn’s journey over the years - and although there have been some low’s, it’s made the victories all the more powerful! Needed your message today, Rachel! Great episode as always!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

@@bernardels92 Thank you Bernard. When I’m out on my morning walk, mulling over things, I take great comfort when I see a sign that says, ‘you’ve got this’, or ‘don’t give up’. I’m glad this message resonated with you 😊

[@alainlusson9811]

Merci et bravo pour toute la famille , le meilleur pour tous ,soyez heureux, en paix et dans la joie , Ivan est aussi une personne admirable , harmonie entre serieux et ge tillesse ,

[@lazzj4995]

Love how u share the multiple journeys yr family are undertaking.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

We are going to be catching up with all their adventures over the next few weeks too 😊

[@LaurieShannon-gr2ts]

Oh so cool! A Declan update to boot! Good to see all is well with the boys. So great to see that independent/adventurous spirit has been passed on to each of them. Safe travels to all.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you. They are all wonderful young men, it's heartwarming for us to watch them follow their dreams.

[@anthonyfunderburg2436]

Have a great time, Ivan!!!

[@coleweston6740]

Awwwww I'm crying 😢😢😢😢 What an episode ❤

[@DYoung-vt8pq]

Love you guys! Thank you for the inspirational message at the beginning of this vlog. I needed it! Enjoy your time alone, Rachel & Rob. Safe travels. ❤

[@genieclarke7346]

Thanks for the catch-up on the boys, actually men. Have an awesome time Ivan.

[@WABloke4]

Ivan cracks me up, great sense of humour 😂

[@mathewjentsch6519]

Have a great trip Ivan

[@marioncampone2362]

His gonna have a blast !! ❤

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

He sure is. Could you see how excited he was?

[@jcbaily5559]

You all are sure putting out some emotional videos here lately. Your tribute to Finn was wonderful and it was good to see Declan finally and now Ivan is on his own for a brief time--wow! I have a feeling Mom and Dad will be in a state of denial for a time so what can we expect from you guys? Take care and stay safe and have a wonderful time....til next time!!!!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you JC, There will be cameos from the boys while Ivan is off on his adventure and Rob and I have plenty of work to keep us busy. Nothing too emotion, at least not for a week or so 😊

[@nolaken6308]

Rachael and Rob you two have raised outstanding young men and I know all three will do very well in life because of that. I’ll miss hearing Ivan’s humorous little quips but I will continue to keep an eye on you two 👍👍

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

@@nolaken6308 Thank you. Ivan isn’t gone for long. He’s off on a European adventure for a few weeks, then the boy will return to the mothership.

[@prueandrus1767]

Have an awesome time Ivan

[@lisamcalpine7233]

Ivan you are such a Dork, Love it

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

😆

[@ms1212100]

Wow How time flies by Good new Ivan shall return!!! Safe Travels to all of you!!!!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

We will hardly have time to miss Ivan before he'll be back.

[@dennismatthews6660]

Thank you. Good parenting!

[@frantzhuby7687]

Short video but emotional!

[@wyldecloverdesignstudio]

What a double act - Ivan and Finn W!!! Love that these two amazing characters are getting together - so, so excited for their adventures ahead. Even though you probably miss Ivan so much like Declan and Finn this news has made me smile - it’s a testament to you both Rachael and Rob, that another one of your children has the drive, the bottle and the confidence to grab life and live to the fullest. I can see how proud you are of the three of them and thank you for sharing that with us, as I am sure that all your viewers feel so proud also ❤

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

🥰

[@mezanian]

Well you did teach all your boys to "don't look back "😅❤

[@WayneKline]

Another great episode guys. Finn has just done so well and gone from strength to strength. Hope those NZ Olympic officials are holding their heads in shame. Nice update from Declan. I know Ivan had a fantastic adventure.

[@jonathanscott550]

Another awesome video. And just like the Whitakers you are empty nesters. Well Jack/Kate/Finn are now back on Zatara. Well they were as of the latest video released. And I have already seen Finn's latest video with IVAN. It was a good video. This will give you two some me time together and no kids around to disrupt you. Wink Wink Nudge Nudge. LOL

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Blink and you will miss Ivan’s time off the boat. Could you see how excited he was to be leaving.

[@jonathanscott550]

@TheCruisingKiwis I saw that Ivan didn't do the final look back and wave. And I'm sure we'll hear more about it once he arrives back, 😆

[@PhilipCau]

That last bit cracked me up 😂

[@sausage5849]

Cya Ivan. Have fun!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Fun is Ivans middle name 😊

[@kbc1883]

Wow, what a total gift of a message today. Thank you. I'm sitting here in my yurt, tears running down my face,. I'm overwhelmed at the moment with what feels insurmountable on many days and that was so helpful to recall the many highs and lows of the Team Hamill journey.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

I am so pleased that this message resonated with you. If you need someone to lean on, you can dm us on insta @thecruisingkiwis

[@noppppe1314]

Have a great time Ivan.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you!

[@evanlewis5347]

Fun adventure for Ivan!!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Absoloodle

[@cestmoi1262]

The older I get the larger my bucket list gets which I will never be able to make a dent into. And at one time I thought I had it made.

[@davidholland2180]

I remember the blond-haired dancing Ivan of days past, Ivan, I hope you and Finn W have a wonderful time in Switzerland. Hope we get to see some of your travels, wish you had your own U Tube channel.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Ivan is editing as I write. Not sure when the content will be out and on what platform. Watch this space.

[@davidholland2180]

@@TheCruisingKiwis Awesome, I will be waiting and watching. Thanks.

[@davidholland2180]

Had to come back and watch this again.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

​@davidholland2180 ❤your passion David. And ability to endure😅

[@swanman1984.]

Yeah Finns had a rough journey, but like I said earlier, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger 💪 great Ivan has caught up with Finn Whitaker, saw that on one of Finns vlogs 👍 great to see a cameo from Declan!

[@trevhedges]

❤ thanks guys!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thanks Trev, empty nesting test run.

[@kaasgaafnl]

Happy adventures Ivan! Hope you've packed some cold weather clothes... Snow is coming soon in Switzerland! And he didn't look back!?!

[@ennoriemersma73]

Some day, even the youngest start testing their wings. Ivan, have a wonderful time in Europe. Rob and Rachel, try to get enjoy the "you" time while it lasts. In the meantime, all of you stay happy, safe and healthy.

[@michaelhicks3909]

Well done all.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you Michael

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

And sorry for the delay😚

[@danielwardin3609]

Great video. The Rocky line on the staircase was perfect and, in my opinion, the Only Fans line did not need disclaimer -- we well know and happily know Ivan's mischievous humor. (Or, perhaps, a necessary KZbin CYA.) This was great as always. Best regards. P.s.: Please record any bizarre or eccentric behaviors from Mocha -- cats also suffer withdrawal. dw

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Mocha has noticed!

[@robgood7714]

Sad but exciting this is the rehearsal for when they do completely fly the next. But you can hold your heads up high for doing the best job ever as parents. Your lads are achievers like you both were. Congratulations on another fantastic but also emotional 😢 vblog of your adventures Go the All Black's Cheers from the Tron team 😊😊😊😊

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you Rob. Ivan and Rob went out to a bar to watch the game last night. A close game by all accounts. With the win going the right way 😊

[@WABloke4]

Inspirational Rower, I’m stuck on the fall down 5 times bit? What happened on the sixth time?😃

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Get up and stay up

[@thomasmiller3648]

Two weeks in a row someone has been cutting onions. I do not like goodbyes even when they are temporary. I’m over here getting emotional just from watching especially the very end. You guys have done a wonderful job with your boys. What’s next now that the nest is empty?

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

We will only be empty nesters for a few weeks. Ivan will be back before you know. We will be catching up with all three boys and following their adventures around the globe. Hopefully nothing too emotional 😊

[@owenpotter2459]

Wow. I finally check in after Lord knows how long to find out Ivan is taking off! What must it have been like without him? So quiet? My nightshifts have finished for the year and hours reducing, so will begin catching up with you guys again. I'm doing a boat masters course with NZ Coastguard and Arana being hauled out soon for antifoul and new through hulls. So all go! Can you imagine Ivan with an Only Fans account? Good grief!!😅😅

[@rickkwitkoski1976]

Thank you!

[@traderr784]

"Ivan the Great" left mum and dad! Well, that came from left field.

[@dreamweaver320]

❤

[@gschmidt3179]

🙂

[@donsargent827]

I told Finn a year ago when I heard he was hitting the road that he should hook up with Ivan as I thought they could have some great experiences together. So glad it happened. Now you 2 need to hook up with Keith & Renee It's been to long.

[@rad1ist]

Maybe now you guys should start booking spots on the boat for others. I'd book a trip.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Always open to a proposal. 👌

[@VicuSan]

I do recognise, somehow, in Fin's journey by challenging myself in overccoming my limitations, not being very coordinate or good at sports... But I keep trying and practicing! You all, but Finn specially, is such a good example to follow... Yeah, Never give up and Rocky's advice, it's about how you can get hit, stand up and keep moving forwr! 2 great motivational and true sentences. Hahaha OF... It's been strange seen Ivan's great photos in Switzerland without knowing it, but I guss you were telling it sooner or later, haha. It's Ivan back on board? Poor Mocha, she was so anxious with Ivan's preparations... Ivan, tell us more about your trip!! After that sprint up the stairs, I guess Ivan was o emotional that he didn't want to look back, haha. And Declan, great job at the other side of the world!! Lovely dogs, nice job on the studies and all the best for your first figth!! It has been already, or when it is? Hope we can celebrate as we did with Finn's races. As always, safe journeys, fair winds CKs!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you. Ivan will be giving us a little update of his travels next week.

[@rhettshipley4593]

I hate good byes at airports 😭😭😭

[@sisselnilsen4699]

Good luck Ivan - Europe is a challenge these days - winter ahead and hard times with consequences of war.....

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Ivan loves Switzerland. He finds the whole country beautiful but expensive.

[@sisselnilsen4699]

@@TheCruisingKiwis I just watched a long travel documentary from Switzerland by a Paddy, hikkng in mountains KZbin. Myself was touring only Switzerland with a train pass once in the early 1980ies. My oldest FB friend is globetrotting Martin from Switzerland. Met him 2001 in Greymouth in NZ.

[@kaasgaafnl]

@@TheCruisingKiwis Switzerland is an expensive country and of course similarly beautiful to the Alps in Austria, Italy, and France which are a lot more affordable I think.

[@jimshanks9495]

First the Whitakers and now you! You didn't mention the fact that in spite of my warnings of Finn training before March, would be detrimental to his health...!!!!

[@paulodeoliveira3368]

Deklan just finished saying he wants a meat mullet and split second letter there is Ivan with a neat mullet. 😂

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

😆

[@craignelson-swiftyenzed7578]

Heres the thing about teaching them to use the cat flap - they will come and go, but they will always return when they're hungry. 😅

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Indeed 😊

[@kenlynch6332]

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[@bensteyn1974]

What did I miss?? Where is Declan and what is he studying? I know he went to Australia or NZ

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Miss an episode or two and stuff happens Ben

[@bensteyn1974]

@@TheCruisingKiwis I usually never miss an episode, that's why I'm surprised!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

@bensteyn1974 oh OK. I can't remember which one we specifically talk about what he's doing in oz but I'm guessing you'd have seen this one where Rachel gets quite emotional talking about his departure kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYWWd32hhd-YotU

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

@bensteyn1974 and this one where he leaves. Again, I can't remember which of the next we discuss further though kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYqZoIOrqZ2biMU

[@donsargent827]

How do I find Ivan's postings??

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

@kiwiboys and he's on Instagram

[@ralfretter5674]

Empty nest is not easy....but they always come back

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

In Ivan’s case he will only be away for a few weeks. It’s an empty nest dry run 😊

[@FBurck]

4:54, that you know of...

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

😆

[@downstage6756]

Ivan's OF joke 😂 Little to know he would get Finn's YT video age restricted 👀

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Yeah so ridiculous huh

[@Ricphil]

:)

[@Maloy7800]

You are quoting... ROCKY? Rachel Berengaria Hamill, I never... This is the quote you could have used: "As long as we have faith in our cause and an unconquerable will-power, salvation will not be denied us." I mean COME ON, Churlchill flapped his gums like a bloody colibri! I've already informed the Home Secretary, they will contact you about the expatriation proceedings.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

🙂

[@michaellewis4632]

I didn’t know Ivan had an onlyfans🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@wishusknight3009]

just dont go sticking your head into big vases without family there to pull you back out.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

😆

[@bryanbadger6841]

So you're left alone, with no chaperone. Far too young for that carry on. How are you planning on occupying your days.? Anyway.? Write a book, maybe.? Thank you for sharing guys. All the very best.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Actually a book though a huge task, would be fun.

[@bryanbadger6841]

@@TheCruisingKiwis Not that hard to write a book. Surely.? I once read about a NZ bee keeper, who climbed a bit of a hill...Even said something about knocking the bastard off. Read a story about some kiwis who became famous by rowing across a bit of a duck pond. (RIP Phil.) Read a story about a famous kiwi, who designed a water pump, that propels boats. He was a sheep farmer. I mean when do sheep station owners find time to write books. And later on his daughter in law, wrote about using those same type to uprun the Colorado. So you see, it's easy, putting pen to paper. Anyway enjoy some "alone" time. Cya.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

​@bryanbadger6841 hehe yes fair enough but to ek out each painful sentence can be a chore. Desire and motivation is required. Ya never know though...

[@bryanbadger6841]

@@TheCruisingKiwis "I think I can. I know I can. I'm sure I can."

[@We-to9gp]

I love your channel!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you