SAILING with ZATARA in Fiji Ep 59

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

A huge thank you to those who help keep our boat afloat by supporting our creative process via Patreon. You can be part of the crew for less than the price of a coffee. www.patreon.com/CruisingKiwis

[@anthonyfunderburg2436]

I've been keeping up with the current videos and going back to the older ones. It's amazing how much your boy's and the Whitiker's kids have progressed in just a few years! Thank Keith for getting me here as well!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thanks Anthony. It's nice to look back on the older videos. Did Keith give us a recent shout out?

[@anthonyfunderburg2436]

@@TheCruisingKiwisHe mentioned your channel a few months ago. I'm glad he did!!

[@SailingZatara]

Good times folks!! ❤️

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thanks guys.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

BTW we loved Keith's response to the pineapple gift exchange. All timing.

[@drinkinslim]

​@@TheCruisingKiwis Gotta love pineapples; they taste like apple, with a hint of pine. .............No, wait - that's an applepine (kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKXFaIeMj9lqh6M)

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

@@drinkinslim I watched the little clip sad and funny at the same time.

[@MrJking065]

I hope one day The cruising Kiwis and Zatara meet up again. The dynamics of friendship is so wonderful.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

I hope so too!

[@paulwilliams2603]

Zatara sent me! So glad they did. Such good times and entertaining to watch.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thanks Paull! We very much appreciate the Z crew support of our adventures/ mayhem. I hope you enjoy the journey.

[@tanioraaura1274]

_Nice to see the delightful crew of Zatara_ *Keith is amazing off loading their fun equipment to you guys* Fun for all.

[@tanioraaura1274]

NZ🇳🇿 cat

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Hi Taniora, I know, how kind was that.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Taniora are you in NZ at present?

[@tanioraaura1274]

Yes Preparing house for sale:

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

@@tanioraaura1274 Kinloch is lovely. I did a Triathlon there once.

[@alaincomte5055]

Hello all of you! As I discovered your respective channels Zatara and you only a few months ago, and immediately subscribe, so seing at first the more recent videos, and seing the teens of the two boats a little bored having no friends, I wonder if your two families had previously met, and the kids enjoying playing, swimming, a little messing being together, I really enjoyed seing Keith, Jack, Finn (Whitaker), Kate and Keith helping you Rob to prepare a big surprise for your wife, Declan and Ivan, with the return of your older son Finn after 18 months of separation because of Covid 19. I really enjoyed this video, full of happiness and love, but not seing if the teens enjoyed playing together. And now, as I travel backward in te past, I stumbled upon this FANTASTIC and lovely video, seing you , Zatara and the boat of Paris parents being so happy to be together, seing Declan former girlfriend Paris, before he fall in love with Chanelle (Declan is a real awesome boy, being also discreet and humble, as Finn (Hamill) is), and really enjoyed seing the kids playing together, having real fun 😀🤗. I also really appreciate your sons (Declan and Ivan) channel ‘Kiwi Boys’, and the Finn Whitaker one. So again I thank you for this video, I feel much more happy after viewing it than before 😊👏♥️. Continue the great job, stay safe and enjoy travelling with your loving family, and as said Mr. Spock in the Star Trek series and movies, ‘Live long and prosper’ 🖖 Alain from 🇫🇷

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Merci bouquet Alain. That time was so emotional watching Rachel break down in tears had us all feeling it. Such a special moment.

[@jcbaily5559]

Your art work in the last few episodes has been quite unique and very good....thanks for your hard work!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thanks JC.

[@billskelton3701]

Never heard of the area before now. Thanks for the show. Quite impressive!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you Bill!

[@warrenjlc84]

Wow... Watching you Kiwi folks laughing and talking immediately took me right back to 1977 when, not even 20 years old, I visited Christchurch, NZ on my U.S. Navy ship. We docked at a very small village which was close to Christchurch during that visit. Went snow skiing on Mt. Cook. Ate lots of superb food, most especially that wonderful NZ lobster. But what I remember the most is how nice everyone was to us. (Even the anti-nuclear protesters who maintained their presence on the pier -- many of us made great friends with them also.) For me, that visit showed me how beautiful the NZ country side is, but also how great the NZ people are. So yes, great video -- it made me feel "back at home" once again!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Hi Warren well what a lovely story. Really nice to hear the locals enjoyed your company and even the protesters respected you. I think it would have been lyttleton you docked at. Have you seen our latest episode? You might enjoy that too as there is a story about clean oceans something you could relate to. Thanks again!

[@bxd7793]

Love the vid

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you!

[@BreakingWavesNews]

This is what its all about. Got to love cruising.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thanks Breaking Waves News! Hard not to love the cruising life.

[@Zumbaangels1]

What a fun video, lovely seeing everyone having a great time x

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you for the lovely comment.

[@davidsmith3rd]

Teenagers look so angelic and harmless when they're asleep, then they wake up......................and all hell breaks loose !!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

With you on that. Actually the boys are fantastic. very few grizzles etc.

[@bobwood2819]

You guys are awesome, just be careful who you let on your boat!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Hi there Bob. Great to have you on board! Advice noted!

[@FamilyTravelVlog]

You guys look like you have the best time! I love watching your adventures

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you

[@drinkinslim]

Wow, I'm the 9,000th subscriber! Flippin' heck.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Whoop whoop DrinkinSlim. Thanks for jumping aboard. If we had a boat bell I would be ringing it now 😜

[@AG-ub4ql]

I was rooting for Finn. Good job. Fun video. A little more natural.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thanks heaps Alex. We had a great time with the Z crew and look forward to catching up again sometime. Thanks for taking the time!

[@chillintothemusic2787]

That was a good one. That Noni challenge sorts them out. Lol

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Yeah it's pretty hideous but good for ya.

[@magicalhistorytour7434]

What great fun you all had.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Yes. You make friends quickly in the sailing community.

[@Babygrumplin55]

I have this vision, twenty odd years from now of a crusty Keith and Rob on some remote Pacific island. Sat under the shade of Rob's own Noni tree, drinking beer and telling salty sea stories. While Renee and Rachael are run ragged by hordes of screaming grand kids.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

You can add to that. Rob will still be periodically making everyone eat noni. Or maybe he'll be making noni beer!

[@Babygrumplin55]

Noni beer? Isn't that the one they make in Australia?

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

@@Babygrumplin55 hmmm don't tell Rob

[@owenpotter2459]

The Noni Challenge is back ! Yay! Because I was late picking up your previous video, I've had two new Cruising Kiwis videos in two days. Everybody should be so lucky. I wondered when you guys had hooked up with Whittakers. I take it that's still your car they are driving. They didn't mention the Noni Challenge at their meet and greet. Must have tried to forget that experience! LOL. Really enjoying hearing from you guys again.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Owen Potter we weren't sure if we'd lost you, or you had been hit by corona. Good to have you back, apologies for the long absence. Yes Zatara still have the car. I see it has cropped up in the last two episodes. They seem to be keeping it clean and shiney.

[@owenpotter2459]

@@TheCruisingKiwis Yes the car is looking good and shiny. No Corona virus didn't get me, although it has decimated my income. I'm currently down 25% on my weekly pay as hours are reduced. Not a good time to be in party hire! Again, sorry to hear about Rachel's Dad. Sad times. If you watch Sailing Zataras episode 107, you'll see yours truly yacking to Keith at the meet and greet at Gulf Harbour. I finally made it onto a KZbin sailing video! LOL

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

@@owenpotter2459 fantastic we'll take a look.

[@VicuSan]

Nice intro introducing your family!! Well done that wake boarding, all of you!! Positive thinking all the way Rob!! When did Paris and Declan met? Because unless I missed a video, this is the first time she appears... She did a good and fair description of Declan, the emc👍😃 And of course, the noni challenge couldn't be left out!! 😂😂 wondering when you were going to offer them to the Zatara crew. As always, safe journey, great winds!!

[@Stoic-of-Rome]

Nice to see some more girls in the videos, it can look like a bit of a sausage fest a lot of the time :-) Paris handled the inquisition brilliantly.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Haha yeah gotta agree. Rachel does well to cope with all the testosterone. I failed my wife in providing a daughter for her. We are also aware other sailing channels igourously work the bikini/bum shots which seems to help. 😊

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

PS sorry for delay as only just saw this.

[@juliespencer-watkins1381]

Great video and awesome wakeboarding Rachel! 🌴🐠🐚

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you Julie. You can teach an old dog new tricks! What you didnt see was how fast Paris was driving, it was slightly unsettling for a newbie.

[@whostolemybiscuit2020]

The wakeboarding must be amazing the seas are so chill ❤️

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Hi Aimee, yes Fiji is a great place for all water sports.

[@lmcnesby8085]

Love it great episode! Keep the shows coming.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you!

[@NSIXGT]

My third viewing as I wind up this, my first ever binge. At 00:02:09 I saw over Rob's right shoulder the pineapple given to the Whitakers. In my imagination I recalled seeing you give it to him, Keith, but that was not the case... YES: you mentioned it; NO: it was not filmed (except in my head). Ah, poor Paris (Rob's questions)... Ah, lucky Paris (Declan). All best, Daniel Wardin

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

A late night for you Daniel. We are back from our little sojourn away from internet. I see you have been busy.

[@scoutshoe9913]

It's good to see the Kiwis still have it in the sailing arm wrestle market. Rob, I think your desert friend test is a little harsh. Keep it going, love the videos.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Yeah, there were more wins but didn't want to rub it in. Ivan beating Keith was a step too far 😊 . Having said that as 1 pertcenters we have a way to go ...

[@VicuSan]

​@@TheCruisingKiwis😂😂👍👏 go Hamills!!

[@sausage5849]

Woot! A cross over episode! I'm guessing Zatara has now escaped the hell hole of the Pacific ;-)

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Hi Sausage, Zatara are still NZ. This was filmed late last year. We are mighty behind in our story telling.

[@craigstaunton2154]

Hi Guys, Great you are back on line and still having fun. Rachel I meet you in Vuda Marina 2018 when the Fijian girl took my washing off the line and put it in your red pillow case. Diablo was up on the hard getting its rudder fixed after you got hung up on the "protective" tyres . The boys had to dig a hole in the ground to drop the rudder out. Keep up the great videos Craig SV Maamalni

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Hi Craig, yes I remember. Thanks for following our jouney. Where are you now?

[@craigstaunton2154]

@@TheCruisingKiwis In Auckland, just had the best summer/ autumn ever for sailing but we unable to go sailing due to covid We have been following you since your 1st video but watching them on our TV and couldn`t figure out how to subscribe. Easy if you watch them and subscribe on a computer. Duh So sorry to hear about your father.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

@@craigstaunton2154 sorry only just saw your comment. Thanks heaps for taking the time.

[@garypalmer7636]

Hi Cruising Kiwis, Just found your channel via Sailing Zatara who we found via Sailing Nikau who took our kids out sailing earlier this year. Rebecca Palmer (from Te Awamutu Masters swimming) says hello, fun to see people you know out there doing it!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thanks Gary. It's hard case that you discovered us via a US channel. Thanks for tuning in! Rachel says a big hello back!

[@JCResDoc94]

*13:00** you know those vids where the arms break?* look em up, its crayzee. - JC

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Oh yes seen them maajor owwee!

[@MrAnthonyfrench]

will be out there with you all on the high seas hopefully sooner rather than later. Got a dream, gota stay focused. love the channel !!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thanks Steelmush and sorry only just seen your comment. Good luck with your plans!

[@jyzilvz]

Awww young love 💜💜

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Indeed. Totally approve of Paris, she's a great girl.

[@AmeliePriya]

Really g o o d

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you.

[@leoniewellesley6684]

Fun times!!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Happy days in Fiji with the Z crew

[@robgood7714]

Hi guys another fantastic entertaining episode. Have you purchased a new camera picture quality is so clear. Hopefully they are opening the Pacific borders for us cold kiwis soon. Sick of winter already here in Hamilton. Take care cheers ⛵⛵🍺🍺

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thanks Rob, no same camera, we could do with upgrading it, but its lovely to hear that its doing its job well. I think we are all hoping for the boarders to open. We have heard talk of the NZ, Queensland boarders openning July 10th??

[@aaron420]

Just subbed - from the U.K.!! Keep up the amazing content and keep safe ..

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you! Where in the UK?

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

PS how did you find us?

[@aaron420]

The Cruising Kiwis from sailing zatara - I’m from Essex just close to London :)

[@AmeliePriya]

Great competition

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

And good fun too.

[@mitchellneuwirth7030]

I saw your boat parked in Noosa woods bay so I subscribed :)

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Whoop! Whoop! You have a bit of catching up to do. Good luck with that!!

[@stephenkillick5812]

I was unable to access your live update last night and wonder if it will be released as an episode soon. I really hope so!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Yes, we will edit it a bit to tighten up a bit. Should be out within a week.

[@raglandernz3850]

Was going through my mail and saw Robs ugly mug in the Wel energy thing. Never been so excited to vote! Best of luck.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thanks Leon.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Hi Leon thanks for that. It will be interesting to see how it goes.

[@kylejeffery4998]

Worlds colliding

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thanks Kyle! Yes indeed and in a good way, thankfully.

[@pumpkinsoup3064]

Wow that’s a nice necklace

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Yes it is Pumpkin and it could be yours. Tune in next week, watch our vlog and find out how to enter the competition. Good luck.

[@mattbullen7522]

Cool video! who does the sketches in the opening credits? always wondered...

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

That would be me. Just a bit of fun alternative to a map. Rachel

[@mattbullen7522]

@@TheCruisingKiwis Very cool, very talented!

[@philharward2891]

Nice story.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thanks Phil.

[@Andy_M986]

That was awesome!!! subbed as well,ka kite.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Hey Thorfinn, great tip have you on board. How did you find us?

[@Andy_M986]

@@TheCruisingKiwis Hi,i watch so many yachting videos every night,so the recommendations come up for me,and i'm happy to find some fellow Kiwis living the life. :-)

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

@@Andy_M986 that's so cool, thank you. If you choose to watch back episodes please adjust your expectations regarding editing. It's a case of learning on the job with plenty still to learn!

[@Andy_M986]

@@TheCruisingKiwis Haha sweet as,looking forward to them.

[@mattjenclarke334]

Enjoying your adventures! Are the two younger boys homeschooled?

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Hi Matt thank you! Yes we home school or kids though it's more a case the school of life with a top up of academia.

[@Andy_M986]

Thought i recognised Rob,legend of the water.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Hmmm, you may change your view once you've caught up. 😁🤣

[@Andy_M986]

@@TheCruisingKiwis I'll try to catch up with all your videos soon.

[@super_man_can7802]

I see that Rachel was holding your Naked Rower book in the beginning of the video and I saw that it also featured when Kieth came over to the boat. Is that book available anywhere, and if so how do I get one.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Hello Superman, great observation skits 😁 you could wing your way to our yacht or go to the following link robhamill.co.nz/thenakedrower.html#bg6

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Or could email rob [e-mail]

[@pumpkinsoup3064]

How did the kites work out?

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Unfortunately two were beyond repair and the third doesn't fit our lines. Need to get liners for it.

[@gustavooliveira1958]

Good video bro!! Make more videos arm wrestling!! You make more videos arm wrestling in this week

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Sorry to disapoint Gustavo, I think that maybe our only arm wrestling video for the time being.

[@seanthebandgeek5040]

I loved this video! I really want to get into sailing in the future, do you have any advice for a junior in high school wanting to sail in the future?

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you! Do basic courses like Day Skipper, Boat Masters etc.. Offer time to be crew on yachts. Join a yacht club in your area. Just for starters...

[@RLN1972]

Subbed

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you RLN1972

[@NSIXGT]

I've seen this one before, perhaps my first before I subscribed. Love and admire her, love the kids and grudgingly love Keith (he is a good, loving man despite his unoccassional cringe-worthy reactionary political rants). Again: Renee is the best. Maybe I wrote this before: I can't believe your numbers. I'll leave with the words (applicable to all modern age mankind) of H. L. Mencken: " No one ever went broke underestimating the taste of the American public." There is an unwritten rule in the world of American family oriented situation comedies: When ratings start to slip, have a baby; milk the pregnancy for the entire season. In the crowded world of sailing vlogs, I offer as proof Delos and La Vagabonde. Anyhoo: minor rant over. P.s. ☹️ The little Whitaker boy mentioning subscriber figures. P.p.s.: Declan whupping Jack Whitaker😀. P.p.p.s.: Is it likely that Keith Whitaker does not recognize that pineapples are an age-old gift of hospitality??? Perversely, that man intrigues me. Three days into a year that can only improve, I send you five my best wishes. Daniel Wardin.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Jingoes Daniel, your attention to the details is impressive. Keith will love your comment. They have just arrived in Australia and we hope to catch up with them, the boys keen to pick up kiting tips. And yes Renee is indeed solid.

[@adammallerman8153]

Its do obvious you've been talking to René about filmmaking... Just the intro says it all!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thanks Adam. We watched lots of channels intros and kind of took bits from all of them.

[@billgardyne7328]

Rob, did you ask the Zatara crew their mahi-mahi secrets?

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

I've seen their catching and very impressive!

[@suebunce]

🤣🤣🤣🥰

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thanks Sue!

[@richmeister1960]

Control freaks, perhaps?

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thanks Richard, it's been a while since I've watched this episode. Which part are you referring to?

[@marcelgiezen5928]

I enjoy both the channels but in this video i didnt like the attitude that came off from the Z kids... but maybe that is just kids..

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thanks Marcel, it was all meant as fun.