Our Most EXPENSIVE Ocean Crossing! | Pirates on the High Seas 🏴‍☠️ (Ep 189)

[@SailingAquarius]

Beautiful editing 🥰 loved the done footage and it was really interesting to see how it was on Zatara vs our boat… ☺️☺️

[@SailingZatara]

What a memorable crossing! ⛵️

[@SailingAquarius]

@@SailingZatara Indeed! 💸💸💸

[@thetoolmat8632]

Nice, another place to explore . Never realized it was so mountainous … Thank you for the trip!

[@СергейДементьев-й9т]

Ророооооорррррроррррррррррррррррррр

[@liongod1000]

@@SailingZatara Go watch how to go around the Cape of Good Hope (Cape Town) kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWOnZ6ilgLaUidU

[@senseiquickbooks4588]

All other sailing channels keep giving podcast style life advice while this family is actually showing us sailing and there day to day life aboard a sailboat... Love this channel..

[@Bielocke]

Exactly! That's why I love it. The authenticity.

[@jannahebner5110]

Nice to see a man that knows what he's doing. And mostly a leader his family can look to. Sail away

[@RebelRobin501]

I love watching Keith do boat work, and I love how he thoroughly thinks through projects - like making the mounting plates for the throttles. I hope Jack and Finn are learning to think through a project the way Keith does.

[@SS-eu9dq]

anyone else hate the weeklong wait haha. new fav channel for sure!!!

[@jonathanherbst8565]

Good day, jono from South Africa here. Enjoy the show thank you very much. Hope the sailing is going well. Can't say what the seas are like but the country is fine and if you can you should sail south and come visit. You won't regret it. Keep sailing

[@justinbiggjdreyer4164]

Yeah, I'm a fellow South African and we are ok. nothing out of the ordinary.

[@markwitter1485]

Cape Town is an amazing place!! You should go visit Zatara!!

[@muhammadnanabhay7978]

South African here , love your videos, worth the sail around the Cape of Good Hope, beautiful country, people oh and wildlife.

[@garyevans5905]

I would say the opposite. Ive lived in SA all my life and i would definitely tell you to stay away. This place has deteriorated into a gangster state. Its guaranteed that you will have stuff stolen , possibly hijacked if you in a car. Yes , the Cape is beautiful ( its like another country compared to the rest of SA.). The problem also that you face is the coast from Durban to Cape Town. I have sailed it myself but with perfect weather window. This is the most treacherous piece of coast line sailing you will experience in the world. Not a good idea in the winter time. Enjoy your videos and have watched you since your monohull days.

[@pred7949]

@@garyevans5905 are you one of the fragile fools who did us a favor and moved to australia? But here you still are spewing filth talking shit and belittling a country in a sad attempt to gain some hollow validation and perhaps so you might deem yourself 'better than' others? Your actions on this thread is such a confession of character and a major red flag. lol shame gary

[@abpiloto]

Oooooohh nice intro. Awesome picture and music I LOVE IT - super chill music - AWESOME

[@baldbear7265]

Anyone else's blood start pumping when that other boat showed up? Great video, love seeing you guys.

[@candacepost2137]

Do you all have weapons or anything for protection in case of pirates? That was scary when that boat showed up. I think they were there to rob you. I think if you were to buy some fish from them they were going to try and rob you. I believe they were pirates. Glad you didnt try to buy fish from them.

[@gleniabartlett5745]

YES!!!, I was scared for them, the only thing I could think of was Jack and Fin setting below deck on the barrels!

[@rmk6693]

Yes! It seems like they are so vulnerable. What in the world could you do against 5-6 guys? I bet they took one look at Keith and decided against it.

[@RogerWilco1]

@@candacepost2137 OMG, you need to stop watching the TV news and get out of your chair and get out of your country and meet some people. Sri lankens trying to sell you fish are not a big threat. You can tell by the expressions on their faces they are not having ill intent-- not even guarded. Probably dissappointed that americans are too scared to buy fish (unless the larder is full they should buy the fish.)

[@omaralam18]

i dont why americans are scared of everyone and think everyone are chasing them it seems clearly they were poor fisherman working if they were pirate they will kill them immediately and not wait for them to response and say hi lol

[@MerwynEllis]

Easily my favorite KZbin channel

[@AnthonyMorales71]

Wow! When Mom said you can’t tell the difference between the sky and the water. That was awesome. And the drone shot. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@facundobeta90000]

Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge, greetings from Ushuaia, Argentina 👍

[@drottiemadisontelco]

Glad the Z Crew made it safely, thank you for sharing your adventures!

[@kal54321]

So, my Sailing Zatara binge started a few weeks ago with a random 2 minute video that popped up in my facebook feed. It was about a guy that soloed a small sail boat from California to Hawaii. I jumped over to youtube to find the full video. After watching it, i started getting recommended videos about sailing. That led me to SV Delos. After marathoning many of Brian and Karin's videos, I then started getting Zatara recommendations. While I enjoyed SV Delos, and it got me thinking of buying a boat and sailing, it wasn't until watching Sailing Zatara that I really felt like it was something I could do. I brought up the idea to my wife, and to my surprise she really liked the idea. I have since continued to watch your videos, finally catching up today. I have enjoyed watching very much. I am a native Texan, retired from the military, and currently living in the midwest. I have 6 kids (ages 5-17) and while i enjoyed watching SV Delos, I wasn't sure about sailing with multiple children. Your videos have made me realize it's possible. I showed my wife one of your early videos where you talk about why you chose to move onto a boat and start sailing. She feels exactly the same as Renee described in that video. Watching you guys has been so much fun, not just because it's made me realize it's possible, but because you remind me so much of my childhood growing up in Texas. I moved away from Texas as a teenager, and I don't sound like a Texan anymore. Listening to you guys talk takes me back. We have had serious discussions about buying a suitable boat. Catamaran over a monohull is definitely the way to go. While there are SO MANY things that would have to happen prior to sailing away, at some point you just have to pull the trigger and do it. I hope to one day, see you guys out on the water.

[@lweendomoonga5176]

Welcome to Africa. So glad to have you here. I hope you change your mind about South Africa. Its beautiful and peaceful. There is no political unrest. Am sure you will have a good time if you go there.

[@giorgiogrlj]

12 years ago I was in Cape Town for a week. Unfortunately not by boat, but by plane. But I fell in love with this beautiful city.

[@sagoodboy10]

Sadly they are American and read what their cia country reports say which is most of the time plain nonsense. So let them stay ignorant of that beautiful and fascinating country. It’s their Loss not South Africa’s. Pity it the were in knysna or Cape Town etc they could have visited where a huge number of the most famous brands of catamarans are made in the world

[@giorgiogrlj]

@@sagoodboy10 In fact that event I attended was partly organised by Americans. First advice upon comming: Don't go downtown alone. I went. All good memories.

[@jasonwatkins2596]

KEITH REALLY NICE ON THE THROTTLE CUSTOM WORK... VERY NICE!!!!

[@Lisa0fFaith]

This KZbin family should have at least a million subscribers. They are awesome ! I enjoy every episode.

[@Emb0341]

I’ve been watching you guys since the monohull days. Love watching Keith’s face when he gets why don’t you sail questions. It’s always the same answer. Love it.

[@QImpact]

Some day I want to be swimming in calm, warm water hundreds of miles from any land. That must be a different feeling. Good to hear you made it without trouble, I can imagine the anxiety of being approached by an unknown vessel in those waters so far from any help.

[@alexandruraresdatcu]

It is a very strange feeling but you dont have to go that far to try it, rent a 20 foot boat, got a few miles out and try it. Dont do it if there is strong wind, it could blow your boat away faster then you can swim.

[@RehabProjectSRCB]

@@alexandruraresdatcu That's why you don't go alone and leave someone in the boat to come back and get you if needed.

[@merrittfallis6544]

@@serenitysmith352 I'm a sailor, so can answer your question, Serenity. You DON"T know if there are sharks around. A depth sounder on the boat MIGHT beep if a big enough fish went directly under the beam of the sonar, but it will beep for even small fish. I've been swimming around the boat and would see a shark once in a while, but they're not like what they portray in the movies. They're more curious than anything else. However, I was once spearfishing and had a couple of fish on my 'tether' line around my waist... and after being speared, they do bleed into the water. A shark came to investigate and was roughly 15 feet below me. It wasn't going away, so I dropped one of the fish, then swam to the dinghy to get out of the water as quickly as possible. From that day on, I immediately put any fish that I speared into the dinghy to avoid that problem again.

[@StenHermansson]

Started locking at your videos araund half year ago. Its so inspiering what you are going threw during your ride around the world. You are än amasing team old as Young. All luck to you from a swedish guy in Bannongdu Thailand. ❤❤❤❤

[@tanyavaltierra9353]

I just love your videos. I been watching for two years. I'm glad to be board on your great journey all over the world. Watch your kids learn so much of the world. Who parents does that. You guys. That's awesome.

[@rosiewhitefield2253]

I love watching you Guys so inspired you guys live the dream and what a lovely family with what is going on in the world you guys bring some calm and normality ❤ wishing u guys all the best for your travels

[@TurtlesWillTravel]

We’ve been waiting for this detention for over 4 years. Some mind blowing anchorages are ahead.

[@craigme2583]

Anticipating failures, I love it. Multiple redundancy. Well done captain! I like the sensitive audio getting all the good boat sounds.

[@_mysilentblue2227]

That is my most memorable experience in the Navy when we got to swim in the pacific at the equator. Absolute nothing around and deep blue ocean with visibility forever. I could stare in to the blue for hours, just put the sun directly behind you and just watch the rays of light decent into the water forever. (that's actually where I got my screen name from & my photo)

[@kit2130]

That is very cool!!

[@supercargalaxy8233]

I was on the Belleu Wood in the 1990s on a MEU we went From Okinawa to Bali to Australia I remember staying up all night staring at the and the different blues of water it's really amazing out there We did the shellback thing

[@timjrvine]

So scary for me but so amazing still

[@greeneyedcat2748]

I'm genuinely in awe of how you've not only gone completely off grid but given your family a life long adventure out on the ocean globally 🌊. I honestly hope you never go back to Texas/Montana for good, and grow old out there Keith, if you watch and listen carefully the ocean teaches you something new daily. God bless you all : ) .

[@tt4570]

That was a great vlog! I just want to say I really appreciate your filming/editing. It’s obvious that you put a lot of time, energy and thought into making the best vlog you can and it really shows. I actually got chills when you were pulling into the island of Seychelles. It’s gotta be so exciting after a 9 day passage to see land and go explore some place new. Well done!

[@LuckyBuff4949]

Happy happy caught a fish............super!

[@tinamartin1267]

Glad you made it safe, with a couple extra fish caught, a nice day of swimming and some nice pirate friends in between!😁 Can’t wait to see what the Seychelles adventures contain❤️

[@mantolaman]

Just had to say what a blessing it was to hear your stand against all the junk going in this crazy world, and the commitment you've made to your family. Love the channel.

[@Meredith81972]

Love following your family’s adventures!!!! Have y’all ever seen the International Space Station while on the open ocean?? I love seeing it from land but I’m sure it’s amazing with nothing blocking your view. Thanks for continuing to share your adventures!! We always look forward to Thursday’s for new videos!! 🥰🥰

[@hopatease1]

Never say the lab but in 1958 I saw sputnik from Devils Lake state park when I was there with my Boy scout troop It helped me get my astronomy merit badge .

[@amyh2594]

Beautiful video. Beautiful ocean! Is there anything Keith can’t fix? Amazing skills . Would love to see more of you cooking on passage . This lifestyle is so great!

[@fgansell]

Always a good watch, thank you, fav shot this video is the two boys chatting and watching the sun go down on another day.

[@ahsanmohammed1]

4:03 Unbelievable the tools Keith has on the boat and what he gets done! Just too fantastic! Great handy dude! Super.

[@MikeAKaluza]

I started watching your videos and immediately got hooked on it. You all are most fascinating family ever. More power to you and keep doing what you love.

[@its_so_holly6866]

Fellow South African here. Just to give you sone information that there is no political unrest at the moment and our climate is actually very warm even during winter. I would not recommend going to the northern part of Mozambique due to the war there but tue southern part is perfectly safe

[@daktarioskarvannederhosen2568]

'fellow south african'??? i thought these youtubers were american(?)..

[@daktarioskarvannederhosen2568]

what do you mean by 'fellow south african'? it implies you are addressing another south african..

[@petewick8627]

Perfectly safe?

[@gg-xb5pu]

Who asked

[@daktarioskarvannederhosen2568]

anti south africa rich white racists with ugly sounding accents

[@ahsanmohammed1]

15:57 Beautiful. Priceless. I wonder what a 180° or a 360° would look like. Drone shots. Thank you for sharing these views and scenes. Appreciate it.

[@Shaneodell35]

I have been enjoying your videos for years. It is amazing seeing how well you have learned and adapted to the sea and your travels. The cultures and the places are wonderful. I don't think I could ever adapt to being so self-reliant and able to fix things and navigate around the world. It's just by the grace of the skyGods that on a good day I can tell the difference between a hammer and a compass. Thank you for all your videos!

[@ahsanmohammed1]

0:20 Beautiful shots of the ocean. Something some of us have never seen in real life. Thank you.

[@liannedoesthings3110]

another week, another episode making me want to leave everything and learn to sail

[@jonkzak]

So glad you all made it with no troubles and had sushi for a few nights. Thank you for sharing your adventure.

[@paulodonoghue8866]

another great video by Momma Z

[@chancevonfreund1156]

I love watching the adventures. The kids are growing up so fast. Thanks for the videos! ⚓

[@donnakawana]

That was a beautiful episode,beautiful swimming in the middle of the ocean! Thanks for sharing your lives with us grateful for the gift✌🏼💗😊❣️

[@bapsfontein]

South Africa is not that bad I stay here...love your show..

[@yrrolseva1759]

Nice, super calm waters...

[@luizdamiao8113]

How fast children grow. Enjoy this new adventure. God bless, protect and accompany always 🙏🏻 Beautiful family 🌹

[@n.h13]

Lots of love to the whole family! ❤️

[@hairyscotman]

love you guys....such a great memory you are leaving for your family....so fortunate!!!

[@nikekleinwillink358]

You don t know what you will miss in South Africa! Most beautiful country in the world! Reconsider it. Safe it is!

[@leesydneyharry7958]

Love ya work!!! The young adults are all growing up! All the best Nice Mahi Mahi Fish !

[@canarc1]

The swim in the middle of the Indian Ocean with looked like zero wind, just wow, such an amazing experience you had.

[@berndsommer9688]

so wonderful i love it thank you for this amazing trip report

[@sheabrummett8486]

What an amazing life so jealous. I work 12 hours a day and live check to check. What y’all do is what I wish me and my family could do. We camp in a tent for excitement 😂. God bless y’all. Keep recording

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

Maybe you can find a cheap sailboat big enough to live in, and end up paying less than rent. PS move to a place that has a lower cost of living. I once worked 80 hours per week for 4 years straight without a day off, except for Christmas and Thanksgiving. One star, do not recommend.

[@craigme2583]

@@hxhdfjifzirstc894 where was that?

[@michaelschneider9305]

I’d stay stop living a false lifestyle and save I just picked up a second job you have too work hard man come on bro chin up and get after it figure out a way too make your dreams come true

[@dustoff1472]

What a great adventure. Enjoying the channel. Pls be safe. Enjoying the channel.

[@o8_tOAstEr_xB]

Love the videos

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Can't get no fresher than that catch and cook there!! Nice catch Zatara crew!! 👍👍👊👊

[@cros420]

love this vlog

[@ohiorides7626]

Finn is getting really good! Talk about a gift! as long as those strings remain his substance abuse hes going places.Finn should be starting up the Z band!

[@Touringwiththekids]

Just super beautiful! Must be such a wonderful feeling you get from being on a crossing like that ❤️

[@Vitoandolini13]

Coming into a new port/country always gave me joy

[@linbooma1]

Keep on trucking y’all! Love the vids

[@shirleypeters]

I always fast forward the fish catching bits. But great video. Thanks

[@angelstevens2782]

Nice ride and thanks for taking us along. Congratulations for a job well done. Cheers!

[@widespreadpanicfan42]

Oh how I love Zatara! 🇺🇸🤙🏼

[@dmorgan28]

Awesome video. Loved all the drone footage and all those beautiful blue waters. Y’all take care and have a good one. 👍👍👍❤️

[@ahsanmohammed1]

2:02 Unbelievable. Deep ocean. All alone. Surreal. How deep was it? Which exact spot. How far from nearest inhabited land? Just wondering. Priceless.

[@AdamsBrew78]

Man, what a life! How fortunate these kids are to experience that.

[@Rustie_za]

South African here - no political unrest, however, can confirm rough seas this time of year, winter starting. Be safe out there!

[@Skankhunt-bl1tl]

Ya just killing white farmers … no biggie 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Rustie_za]

True, but that is hardly political unrest

[@zoompatrol]

Another great video, Renee! So glad this was an uneventful passage. Stay safe.

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

This was just amazing ❤️❤️❤️

[@Taylor.Wiseman]

I loved the graphics on this video!

[@slimshady3374]

Same M.O. that the pirates use. They cruise up check you out. Then they see what you will give them or (trade them), in other words how easy are you to intimidate. Then they follow you, staying out of sight if possible, and wait for night fall. Then they drop in for a little visit. I think you were lucky.

[@caseydangar4414]

They were very very lucky. Im all for exploring this great world but I dont think these people have the foggiest idea of the kind of danger that they are exposing themselves to. Alot safer area to sail to than the horn of Africa

[@seamonkey8435]

I bet they are strapped up. He’s a Texan, he has to have a couple blammys on the boat for sure

[@Wodenseyes]

@@seamonkey8435if he gets caught with one he’ll be in a world of shit. I hope he’s got a gun but I know you’re not legally allowed to have one as a yacht captain. (Only bc they talked about it on below deck lol) I’d much rather go to jail then die tho so god knows if I was sailing around the world I’d have a few boom sticks in every cabin

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Glad you all made it safe and sound for your passage! Stay safe Zatara crew!! 👍👍👊👊⛵⛵

[@alexstevenson2222]

Awesome sail plan back to the Med. I have been waiting for someone to take the Suez Canal route.

[@jamesharris9816]

Same. Someone needs to record this route

[@henyh]

What a vibe, you guys!! Loved the episode so much!

[@JackHartland]

Please do not skip South Africa!!! We are waiting for you guys in the Garden Route - safe spot in Knysna!!!!

[@pred7949]

nah let them skip it, people with their mentality do not deserve the spoils that the motherland has to offer.

[@siyandajola585]

Unfortunately some of our xenophobic retards are giving us a bad name

[@michaelmuzzy8401]

just had surgery on a finger so i'm binge watching actually 94 .all I can say is its awesome.

[@kristofinportugal]

Guys, you said you were going into the Med, well, after you get tired of the Med, you are always welcome here in Porto, Portugal 🇵🇹 on the edge of the Atlantic. I would be happy to show you around this amazing place and help you out with anything you need.

[@greathornedowl3644]

Smooth sailing, beautiful weather, able to air out the boat's stuffiness.

[@nigelszudrawski2297]

Come to South Africa. You will love Cape Town.

[@loicmancienne5634]

i was so happy when i got to see these guys

[@vcmarketing5722]

No unrest in SA, come to Cape Town. Best city in the world!

[@christineford6763]

There is nothing on the news but we do have relatives there who say don’t come 😬. Such mixed messages . I do follow some utubers and it doesn’t look that bad .

[@davidd5636]

@@christineford6763 Just go, you can be killed by anything, even your coughing neighbour these day's, you have 0 to loose and all to win, be a bit adventurous, it's an amazing country with amazing people, animals, nature ... and beautiful beaches and towns.

[@mscastleton]

Great ! Beautiful video. Loved it. Thanks.

[@xstreamencountersgrahamsta5299]

No unrest here Somewhere you got the wrong info. Love to you and your family! Durban South Africa 🇿🇦

[@rivonoelson3041]

Hello we have followed you for about two years from Madagascar. We are very excited you are coming this way.

[@Robinhulley]

I’m sure you are misinformed , there is no political unrest in South Africa and is much safer than any other African country, Richard’s Bay is a fantastic stop over with stunning game parks , an affordable Marina capable of doing most repairs to sailing vessels. You will be doing yourself a disservice and something you will regret by not going to Cape Town. Live in Durban and sail these waters between Richard’s Bay and East London every year . The Oyster Ark Rally vessels are on their way to Durban and Richard’s Bay later this year . South Africa is open to Sailing Vessels after Covid with little to no restrictions. Come join me for a beer or two at Point Yacht Club, it will be well worth the effort.

[@giuliom8520]

The ol'Zatara crew never fail to deliver another great 'feel good' episode. Power tools and deep sea fishing on a lux-o-barge, Now that's off grid living at it's finest!

[@Zmystery]

Wow the calm blue waters and the drone footage so amazing 😻 watch out that white shark lol

[@larslange5482]

The tiger shark is the one in tropic waters not the great white.

[@TB12710]

Great whites are nomads, they travel everywhere, remember that.

[@stevelawrence5404]

Excellent video. Nice videography - editing - drone. Narration. So well done. Have been following since you started. Safe travels.

[@MikeB-in1nd]

Looks beautiful there looking forward to your next video

[@furtwangler5283]

Looks nice ..( here I am, moored in an estuary in Uk with a storm screaming around me.}

[@davidgardener4139]

good stuff as per usual gang !

[@francisvanderhoven9088]

South Africa is where I live the unrest is due to local municipalities that are not providing the services they are supposed to like trash removal, road maintenance, water sanitation and various other duties, the unrest is small groups scattered across the country it is not as if the whole country is facing anarchy and yes we are entering Winter it will last 4 months temperatures will range from -5 deg centigrade to about 19 Deg centigrade in early morning and can go up 30 deg depending on where you are in the country.

[@justindido]

It is protests not unrest. Any country has protests.

[@jcbaily5559]

A beautiful and wonderful vlog....thanks so much.....Keith, you make everything look so easy, I just wish I had a little of your technical expertise...take care guys and stay safe!

[@farmer_siv]

Hi Z-crew... writing from my farm in East London, right on the Wild Coast(Cintsa to be exact). Absolutely no political unrest here, someone somehow gave y'all misinformation. The seas are definitely rough though. Was "looking forward to seeing YOU out on our waters" Safe travels 🇿🇦 🙌🏿

[@ahsanmohammed1]

12:21 Priceless shot. You could take these shots. Mark the day, time, location. Different sizes. Postcard to wall size. Crew of Zatara signs them. Sell. If one of you learns how to paint, even cooler.

[@sedatedape315]

Glad to see you passage is complete and uneventful. Looking forward to viewing your Seychelles adventures! Hey...when Jack and Fin are on the bow together...are they planning their conquest of the world? 😁

[@jd1982]

They're chatting about not being able to chase tail with mom and dad being around all the time

[@BoydFamilyAdventures]

I would have been shaking in my boots when that other boat got that close!! Keith handled it very well!

[@BenHowardAU]

Nice, those Dorados look tasty! According to Statista, there was only 8 recorded pirate attacks in Somalia 2016-2021, compared to 358 attacks in 2010-2015. That's just one source, but there seems to be a general consensus that attacks are down. Have a plan just incase though, looking forward to the next ep!

[@SailingZatara]

Yes that’s what we’ve learned. We will stay 300miles off shore just in case 😉 Thanks Ben!

[@Gman-109]

@@SailingZatara Are you allowed to have firearms aboard a boat at sea like yours?

[@constantinvaldor1498]

@@Gman-109 No

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

That’s good to hear !

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

@@constantinvaldor1498 are you serious, no firearms?

[@evelynhayward2890]

I am so thankful you had a smooth sailing and arrived safely. My heart jumped a bit when you said you had visitors. Please stay safe. Somalia scares me. Don't get too close.