Avoiding disaster Build Back Better - Sailing Malaysia

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Here's that song kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYbSn5iOn8t1eZI Thank you for watching and supporting our channel and hitting that like button. If you'd like to help support our journey and the production of these videos you can be part of the crew for less than the cost of a cup of coffee. wwwpatreon.com/cruisingkiwis

[@pr1666]

Poor Ivan grinding away on the bottom while the EMC is off on holiday with the GF. Declan will owe Ivan big time when he gets back! Happy to see Rachel's mom is on the mend and Rachel working as parts chaser. Finn is working his way up towards that goal. Rob did a great job filling in as host for us watchers.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thanks P R.

[@mary-i7d9d]

Isn't it amazing that only certain songs tug on your heart strings. They make you cry!!! 😅

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Yes it is amazing though it all depends on the song and the memory.

[@cestmoi1262]

I wish we didn't have these "tear jerker" episodes. But, on the other hand it is life and you record it very well and thoughtful. Thank you!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

It's just the nature of boat work c'est moi 😂 Only joking, was it the music that got you?

[@cestmoi1262]

@@TheCruisingKiwis It is just the life experiences of your family (especially your brother) and how you adapt.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Sorry to be frivolous C'est moi, yes that is a reason for tears and reflection. Thank you for your empathy.

[@texanoutdoors6409]

Congratulations to Finn on his epic race !!🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thanks Kerry

[@pumpkinsoup3064]

Another great visit with the Hamill family around the globe. Well done team. Nice work Rob. Excellent effort Ivan and Ollie. Incredible performance Finn. Declan and Rachel you had the easy week 😊

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you Pumpkin

[@brianking768]

Haven’t commented in awhile, but the videos are awesome. Rob’s comments on the emotional aspects of music were spot on

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Nice to hear from you Brian. There have been a few like you in this episode. Thanks.

[@vernholmes7940]

Absolutely incredible episode. So much great stuff happening. An incredible family indeed!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you Vern, very kind of you to say. We could debate you on that though of course 🙂

[@derekmidgley]

Congratulations to Finn. So many years of hard work beginning to pay off. Well done man and you've only just begun!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Yes a long way to go yet. I hope he keeps enjoying the journey.

[@debbieraby]

You may be in different parts of the world in this video but you all are part of a strong loving family, a wonderful team.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you Debbie.

[@ainsliegrosser2475]

I am kinda shocked that the Cambodia videos didnt get more views - I agree they were some of your best. Substantial stuff. Compelling and moving. I can only guess the escapist content is more appealing - but I for one love the meaningful more. You've gone next level since leaving Aus - keep on!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you Ainslie. Maybe they are slow burners.🙂

[@jonathananderton1889]

Rob I take my hat off to you and the boat maintenance that you have done. Good to see Ivan working hard too. Hoping Finn keeps progressing successfully Another great episode

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thanks Jonathan. That maintenance can be intense and intimidating ... can I do it?? Reverberating in one mind.

[@donaldwatson554]

I still don’t understand why this channel does not have a half million subscribers. It’s every bit as good if not better than Sailing Zatara, and Gone with the Wynns! I

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Nice of you to say Donald thank you. I think people read comments and sudgestions on other channels. Just saying🙂

[@donaldwatson554]

I can do that my friend!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

@@donaldwatson554 haha very subtle huh😊

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

@@donaldwatson554 thank you!

[@mikep8111]

Absolutely love the time I spend with this family!!!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thanks heaps Mike.

[@charmainemcdonald9679]

Wonderful watching you all..congratulations Finn..🥈..Rachel your so beautiful ..strange watching you in a cold environment..Rob as always your authenticity shines through..and is so appreciated.. The boys hard work.. so commendable..✨🙏✨

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you on all counts Charmaine.

[@carolemmerson6151]

Another fabulous video, it was fun watching the different perspectives from the family in different parts of the world. Racheal, visiting your mum brought back memories of me doing a flying visit from Aust to NZ to visit my very sick mother a few years ago. It’s very hard when you live so far away from parents and siblings. ❤️🥰

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thanks Carol. I think new watchers may find the 4 story lines a bit confusing.

[@giterdunpete]

Fantastic parent moment.....well done Finn

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Yeah it's all very exciting.

[@EltoV]

Great teamwork on the boat work guys! Also glad that Chanelle and Declan are building a steady relationship not easy when one of them is a world cruiser. I admire the freedom that you give to experience the best of both worlds. My son moved 3 years ago to Madrid with his GF, but it's not the end of the world. It makes it more special FaceTiming and visiting them for a few times per year and Christmas is every year special when they come over here in Belgium. To Rachel: River Orwell is a beautiful place to sail to Ipswich. Been there 2 times and always stopped at Pinn Mill to have dinner at The Butt & Oyster. A sailors delight and the best seafood I ever had... Hope your mum is still doing fine. Cheers!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you for the tips. The bluff and oyster here we come!

[@BohemianBeatster]

Another groovy video as usual. That's all I got this morning. Just woke up; NEED COFFEE. Stay safe and stay groovy.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

I'm no coffee connosiour as i have mochas just saying

[@jamesvanian5524]

I get songs in my head all the time Rob. Music can take you back in time and to different places. Graham Nash comes from Manchester, Salford to be precise. He started off in a group comparable to The Beatles. The Hollies. Another varied and interesting video. Glad Rachel's Mum is doing well. I send my best wishes to them. Finn has done very well and he really deserves this success. Great work done by Rob, Ivan and Ollie. I love watching the Mechanical bits. Keep an eye on those quokka's Declan. I enjoyed this video so much and look forward to the next one. Keep well and safe. James.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Crikey! Didn't know he was in the Hollies. He wrote that song about leaving his gf to go touring.

[@MrBobVick]

I might have missed Hillary being introduced but knew she was Rachels kin when at the wharf in Ipswich. Same mannerisms. Proud of the boys both working & rowing. Chuffed - a word never used in the US.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Hilary and Rachel are peas in a pod. Best friends.

[@kevinl8922]

Congratulations Finn, well done!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you Kevin

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Great to hear Rachel's mom is mobile again! 👍👍

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

We are all happy about that.

[@ThoughtfulWander]

@@TheCruisingKiwis 👍👍

[@oldmadandkiwi]

The boys a machine, coming from his dad who was in his day .the others are Gunna shine to I tell you .🎉🎉

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you fellow Kiwi. The boys are great fellas. Love watching their progress.

[@texanoutdoors6409]

I listened to the Crosby Steal and Nash song growing up. I had an older brother that had several of their albums on 8 track tapes. We listened to them on the way to school every day. I loved that particular song !! Kerry from Texas

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Such nostalgia thanks Kerry.

[@tonyfromaus7855]

A family of overachievers. :) Each of you rocks in a number of ways. On another note…. it’s bloody annoying that paying someone ‘professional’ to do something you never know if they are gonna do a good job. At least when I do it I KNOW how stuffed up it was. :)

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thanks Tony yeah it was a shame that my suspicions bore out.

[@derekmidgley]

You're so right about music. It's crazy how something can hurt and help to heal at the same time and I couldn't live without it. And sometimes it's just like travelling in a Time Machine. Thank God for it. LOL at 04:39: the battery went flat. Happens to all of us. Think I'll have to write more comments as I make my way through this video. Just got back from Christchurch!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Good old Chch I hope she treated you well. And her is that song kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYbSn5iOn8t1eZI

[@derekmidgley]

@@TheCruisingKiwis It's a great place!

[@lozzinozz8318]

Chanelle was quite chatty! Quokkas bring out the best in her! 😉

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Quokkas and Vodka!

[@danielwardin3609]

I remember Hillary visiting you several years back -- she was kick-ass, an American locution meaning no harm, in fact, a rich compliment. Glad to see the reunion. Go Finn!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Compliment received and understood🙂

[@raglandernz3850]

Declan having a mean glamp with vodka and kingstons.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Vodka, Kingstons and Quokkas!

[@ianfirth-clark5975]

Picked up my last boat from Suffolk yacht harbour just down the Orwell from Ipswich. I know it very well having cruised the east and south coast of England for a large part of my life. Suffolk and nearby Essex coasts are full of creeks and rivers, lots of traditional craft and of course Pin Mill just down the river from Ipswich. Well done Finn and good to see those bearings out without having to damage the hulls.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

So would you recommend we sail there Ian? Ok for cats?

[@ianfirth-clark5975]

@@TheCruisingKiwis plenty of soft mud and there is always water in the river to stay afloat. You know Ipswich basin of course and that houses a charter Thames sailing barge. So many little rivers and wildlife. You have the south coast close by and the river Thames river Medway, Blackwater. Harwich further you have the Alde and Deben and many more. 600 miles across the North Sea and you’re in Denmark. But of course there is our weather lol

[@leoniewellesley6684]

Another awesome video! Thanks for sharing your lives!!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you Leonie

[@evanlewis5347]

Congrats to Finn, great work!!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thanks Evan

[@barryedwards4481]

Thanks Robert another great video it’s amazing from where you have come to where you are now as I’ve been watching when sailing Zatara did the surprise when Finn was acting as jack I look forward to seeing the videos each week take as it’s great to see such a close family stay safe and happy and safe sailing cheers Barry Sydney Australia 🇦🇺

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thanks very much Barry. That's a truck load of time spent watching. We appreciate it.

[@RebelRobin501]

I love all your videos

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thanks heaps Robin.

[@fgansell]

A good catch up, good to hear Rachaels mum is doing well...go the Irish humour, i dont mean actually go but hope it stays around.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Haha thanks Frances.

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Amazing episode! CSaN song is a good song! Thanks for sharing your memories, Rob! 👍👍

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thanks TW. The original song is a beauty.

[@ThoughtfulWander]

@@TheCruisingKiwis 👍👍

[@jeffalexander544]

Great win Finn…train harder for your next win. 💪🏻

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

He's doing that for sure.

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Congrats Finn! 👍👍

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thanks TW

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Great episode! Stay safe and keep rolling Kiwi's!👍👍

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you!

[@ThoughtfulWander]

@@TheCruisingKiwis 👍👍

[@simonhantler8062]

rob i sand antifoul with water at same time as sanding , no dust.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

That would have been the better option. Not happy the boys were exposed to so much dust.

[@sedatedape315]

For boat work: epoxy = duct tape for house repairs! 😀 It's a shame Declan is missing out on all the bottom work. However are you all able to manage without the EMC?

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

I've recently discovered the comparison is accurate. How we cope without Declan is a wonder. He's such a good man.

[@jonv570]

I follow another sailing channel and they recently did a video RVing with family in Italy and it was their worst viewed video...They explained in a follow up video that because they are pigeon holed as a sailing channel if they do any content outside of that lane the youtube algorithm will not promote it in anyway. I think that's what has happend with your Cambodia videos, they're really powerful and you should be so proud for putting it out there. It sucks the view count is low but it's not indicative of the quality of the video.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thanks Jon point well made, although we do have 16, 000 subs of which about 2,000 viewed the episode. To be fair though most of our subs don't get alerts from YT anyway.

[@enzedracing3641]

Well done Finn!!!! Bugger all in it 🤙🏼

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Hah haven't heard that in a while.

[@lets_go_see_]

It is so heart warming to be able to share real life withfolks without having to put on aires. In my own life, my sister died and there was no funeral (same reason). In 1983, my second son died at 37 days due to spina biffida. In history, i got to go back tot where my family became famous; Stoke - on - Trente. Yes, Shanks potteries. We also built churches and owned salt mines. On this side of the Pond, my father married my mother who was Chippawa / Scottish. Stay strong and always support eachother! Ttfn

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Do you mean armitage shanks? On every dunny in UK. Sorry for you loss Jim.

[@lets_go_see_]

@@TheCruisingKiwis Actually they were 2 companies then they merged. Shanks was the bigger but alphebetically it sounded better but yes, one and the same. Some time later another firm copied our name (A.S.) as in American Standard. The last Shanks retired from Armitage-Shanks in the early 80's and Blue Circle bought it. They offered to sell me their African Factory LOL

[@lozzinozz8318]

Ivan really looked broken!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Yeah he was stuffed.

[@jonnyonedart]

Hi Rachel, hope all is well with mum. Great work Finn! You are right Rob, music evokes incredible memories that triggers all sorts of emotions. Great graft Ivan. And Dec, at least the Quokkas didnt nab the vodka 🤭😂

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thanks John. Yes we all noted the vodka!

[@paultabone2010]

I was wondering and hoping they Kerry friends still keep in contact with you guys over the years 🐬🦋🌸💖

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Yes we get occasional communications from a few who knew Kerry.

[@owenpotter2459]

So much in there this week. I've got a bottom job to look forward to around August after kiwifruit season is finished. I need to replace my through hulls and refresh the antifoul. Watching Ivan at work there is giving me pause. At least I only have one hull. I took me a minute to realize that was Rachael's sister talking and not Rachael. There must be so much at the moment that will evoke memories of Kerry.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

I hope we haven't put you off the job Owen. Unfortunately the glasses Ivan used didn't do the job.

[@owenpotter2459]

@@TheCruisingKiwis ot did give him an interesting look. My thought really was, yank goodness I only have one hull, and it's shorter than either of yours. Also August in Tauranga should be less hot and sweaty than Malaysia.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

​@@owenpotter2459 that is your silver lining on the cloud of antifoul prep.

[@redthreadzen]

Well Rob you've done a fine job of carrying the narative this week. Allways good for a yarn and weaving the Cros, stills,nash&young into your story was a nice touch. We're so lucky in this age of technolagy that even when everyone goes to far distant places we're still able to share our lives and experience in almost real time. Something that your story with kerry demonstrates is that commincation once would have taken weeks if not months. In this way it's allowed you to pull everyones lived experience from the last week or two into a great catch up report. Fin did really great, Declan did a bottle of vodka and some kite surfing, Ivan was a legend. It's really hard work holding an orbital sander upside down for hours at a time. #not fun And it was great catching up with ratchel and her family. Thanks for sharing your stories with us. Oh and the kath & Kim refereance was not lost.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you Simon. Looking back at the footage of Ollie and Ivan on the sanders I feel terrible that they were exposed to so much antifoul dust. Not healthy.

[@redthreadzen]

@@TheCruisingKiwis Yeh, pretty toxic. Is it Hempel?

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

@@redthreadzenno a nz brand forget the name.

[@ashtongibson1497]

cheeky smirnoff

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

How that got there no one knows.

[@stevenr8606]

👍 thanks for the upload and sharing. Also, for the travel down memory lane. My friend was offered a job on the SV MAYAN and I had talked to a guy playing a guitar at a park next to the Pioneer Inn in Lahaina, Maui. His name was Stephen Stills. My friend was talking to David Crosby, mid-1970's. BTW, the SV MAYAN was at ⚓️

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Wow what a story. What was the job your friend was offered? Did he/she take it?

[@billhanna8838]

Loverly , Well done Fin

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thanks Bill

[@kidonaboat]

You must be very proud parents!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

We sure are. The boys are all growing into wonderful young men.

[@Sailaboat]

Great update folks!.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you

[@utahjag]

You know I watch all the commercials but thought I would ask, now, if since last week your income for them has increased? The commercial load has doubled or tripled since then. In this video, there has been a 100 second break, a 50 second break and a 45 second break and I am at 12:35 so far. Anyway, have you considered my sailing question comment from a few videos ago? The word "sailing" seems to be important. Thank You again for the awesome quality content, editing and music, you guys do such a great job!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thanks Dave hopefully you got our reply to the sailing question. I am not sure how to measure the income because views are up and down.

[@sisselnilsen4699]

You are such nice people!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thanks Sissel. Most people are.

[@leesydneyharry7958]

Hey, hey where the monkeys the Quokkas and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Supergroup with the Joker. Ipswich, Suffolk England. Four wonderful story lines running in the one episode and It’s also great value to be able to follow Fin’s progress. Get well soon Rosemary!!!❤ Yes I picked up on her compliments on Rachael’s Cardigan.😢I wasn’t aware of this Irish humour until watching, The Banshees of Inisherin (2022)😂 “So good, So good” also to see Ivan accumulating precious virtue while loosing some blood sweat and tears painting the Cat.😉 Hey Rob I had a Kiwi friend who would call that song constantly going over and over in your mind “An ear worm”😂 not a bad ear worm and as I’ve read the lyrics it’s appropriate.😅 On a final note I just heard of a book called “ Sailing a serious storm” you may like to pick up. Just a song before I go To whom it may concern Traveling twice the speed of sound It's easy to get burned When the shows were over We had to get back home And when we opened up the door I had to be alone She helped me with my suitcase She stands before my eyes Driving me to the airport And to the friendly skies Going through security I held her for so long She finally looked at me in love And she was gone Just a song before I go A lesson to be learned Traveling twice the speed of sound It's easy to get burned

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Beautiful song just beautiful. It's about Nash leaving his girlfriend to tour. Yeah Ivan earning his stripes. I guess for new viewers 4 story lines will be confusing. Hopefully they will watch back episodes. Thanks Lee.

[@pete1kirk]

Great video as usual👏👏

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you Peter

[@stefanieobermeder2065]

Tell Declan those Quokkas most likely have a taste for Smirnoff Vodka too😜 Sorry mate, I’m a mother of teens too and I SEE it ALL hahaha

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Haha Stefanie, there have been a few comments about that sneaky little vodka bottle

[@lets_go_see_]

to wear or not to wear safety gear while cutting out pipe. Rob, your ears must have been ringing because yo KNOW how i would react to seeing you without safety gear.......especially your eyes... i had double cataract surgury done on my eyes 13 years ago and eyes are not to be taken lightly.. As for Finn...........HOooRaa!!. Then there is the boat son who did a great job and of course, Mom will soon be back !! ttfn

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Yeah a bit casual on that front Jim. Not good. Meanwhile Ivan wrapped up but got the wrong eyewear.

[@RodArmstrong-rx2yz]

You guys are amazing

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you Rod

[@redensign9975]

👍🇨🇦❤️

[@craignorwood-hm8dj]

Hi Rob and family, just wondering when you are planning to cross Indian Ocean ?We are kiwi and Norwegian leaving Singapore in Sept, cross to Maldives in Jan 2024. Would be great to connect and see if paths could cross! Craig

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Hi Craig timing fits with our general plan. Let's keep in touch!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Where are you now?

[@craignorwood-hm8dj]

@@TheCruisingKiwis we are finishing off work in Singapore. Have a few months to go. Will make our way to Phuket in September. Maybe do some work there, rigging inspection for sure. Then take off early Jan.

[@craignorwood-hm8dj]

@@TheCruisingKiwis Hi guys, sorry to hear you need to head back to Rebak for the leak in stern drive. Hope it is an easy sort. We will be in Langkawi/Rebak marina around 15 August. Need to do some work before heading across to Maldives. Looking for some info on services there. Could we take that on another platform?

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

@@craignorwood-hm8dj that all went OK. Right now we are departing pangkor today heading to puteri. Keen to pop over to singpour so if you're around let's catch up. My whatsapp [phone].

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Are you a marine engineer? How do you know how to repair a boat?

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

No not even close to an engineer. In fact it is all very scary to think about. I get advice and then give it a go and try not to stuff it up. 🙂

[@keangwooichoo6138]

@The Cruising Kiwis I am surprised by the confidence of your family and hardwork in this project in langkawi. I am sure success is near as facilities are good. I saw "followtheboat" during covid. They were stuck in sabah. The marina there is just as good. Jamie and Liz (like you), repaired their boat there. I learned some stuff about boat repairs, cost and hardwork to sail around the world. They fish and eat whatever they catch. Because it is not everyday you go ashore for rations. Water filters too need to replace.

[@alexanderhamilton3953]

Hello Cruising Kiwis...we are going to be purchasing our first boat later in the year and one question we have is what tools do you recommend we have on board and how do you store the tools when you are not using but can still get to quickly when needed.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

There is a lot of debate about where our tools are stored. The majority are stored under the seats in the saloon the rest scattered throughout the boat. Essentials to take with you are a battery drill, a disk grinder, good set of spanners, socket set and screw drivers. The rest is personal to your skill level and how much work you want to do yourself. For instance Rob hired the reciprocal saw used in this episode.

[@alexanderhamilton3953]

@The Cruising Kiwis thank you that is along the lines I was thinking! Great episode and well done to your young fellow!

[@BTCxyz369]

Tht antifoul dust will kill you.. ffs Oldmate

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Indeed nasty stuff. The glasses didn't do the job.

[@JonMadsen70]

:)

[@barryandrews4316]

Brother..Your missing the best rugby seen in a decade.. No jokes..Fiji dura..Moeana pacifica..Chiefs are on top.. The pacific nations have blown it to bits.. Chur bro its the shit brov..Chur chur OTK 364

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Oh dang it! Go the chiefs!

[@leesydneyharry7958]

I believe you received so many hits onto “parting ways” was the tragic thumbnail of Ivan crying over what looks like a girl. Naked girls also work well as thumbnails I’ve heard.😂 While In this current political climate “Worse than Hitler” catching peoples attention.🤙

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Yeah and the parting ways title helped too.

[@jonv570]

p.s Finns a beast

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

He certainly doesn't shy away from the pain of 2000m race. Go Finn

[@kenlynch6332]

⛴ ⛴ ⛴⛴⛴

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Couldn't wait to get on the briny again.