I lived in KSA region for 10 years....including during 9/11. I would go back in a heartbeat and reunite with my Saudi lifelong friends. Its a wonderful, complex and wonderful country. As long as you show respect for the culture you will have zero problems and 😊you will find the most warm and generous people.
You are a wonderful and beautiful person and you deserve respect and appreciation. We in Saudi Arabia feel happy when nice people like you live among us and we are proud of their friendship. Thank you 🌹
I have worked and lived in KSA and can’t say nothing but good things. People are extremely friendly and helpful, the country is well organized and you generally get professional service at all levels.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is one of the top 5 places I want to visit. I have watched hundreds of hours of documentaries, on the country and region, on the culture and its history, it seems like such an amazing and wonderful place. The people always seem like the most kind and caring people in the world. It's very unfortunate that most Americans only know what they've seen on the news, or worse, ideas they've formed in their heads.
You are very most welcome to our country Will be so glad to have you among us bro And Btw a Techno music festival will be held in Riyadh from 1-2-3 December 2022 this year . You’re welcome to join us
@@de0xyrib0se Yes, we kill the killer not like yours stupid system puts the murderer in jail and then sets him free The family and the lives of individuals are sacred in our religion If we lose one of them, the family chooses forgiveness or retribution. thank God
I’m a Canadian expat who’s been living KSA for twenty years. It has always been a wonderful country with amazingly hospitable and generous people! I’m glad you stopped by and saw for yourselves.
I didn’t see any women other than those on the Zatara crew in the videos though. Is it as welcoming and generous to single women tourists? Or the local female population?
@@FairleyTrashed look up Eva Zu Beck’s video on her trip to KSA, and there are dozens of other travel video vlogs on YT of female travellers and they are rather candid on their experiences while in the country. A little factoid, there are over 70k Americans living and working here and almost all western passport holders get their tourist visas on arrival. The willful ignorance many people have about this country is shocking, but thankfully those who have visited this country are in growing numbers and are helping to change misconceptions.
OMG…was a thrill and pleasure to see Jeddah again…lived there for many years in the early 90 s….loved it there..diving most weekends and made wonderful friends. I loved the culture language food and the people were the most beautiful friendly kind and generous…could live there forever and always felt safe and respected.❤❤❤❤
Im an American expat living in KSA. A friend showed me your page and I just had my first sailing lesson at Jeddah Yacht club today. I saw your boat on the drive in, very nice!
I'm a US expat that has been in KSA for over 6 years now. The diving along the coast is AMAZING! Yanbu to the north has great reefs and Farasan Island in the south has mangroves and an antelope sanctuary.
SA has always been nice. My high school best friend’s father was a retired C-130 flight engineer that moved to SA to train and fly. They loved it, and spent every summer and long breaks from school in SA. In fact my friend met his wife there and they’ve now been married just over 30 years!
Coming from the uk this video has completely changed my perception of Saudi Arabia great job! I’d never have thought to travel there and I’ve been most of the world but now for sure it’s on my list!
I visted Saudi Arabia a few years ago and was also surprised how different it was from what I was told by MSM to expect. Another reason why sometimes you have to just find the truth for yourself. The people of KSA were kind, hospitable, and welcoming. It was great.
The vibe of the people in Saudi Arabia was really something... I've never been but that small snippet you guys showed was comforting, I'm glad you guys had a good experience there. It's good to see countries invest in good personnel.. It's the most important thing
@@safar8673 As you said..Hollywood. America wants to stay the top destination, so if other places are portrayed to be uncivilized then it looks better for them Lol, I don't know
My father worked in SA for a few yrs we also lived there and my Mom worked there also...we had such good experience living there and made some good friends. It really is a beautiful country and that was in the late 70's.
This episode could have been an hour long. Such a great time. Videography is Stunning as well as editing! Awesome Guys! RIP Hatch! PS- Thanks to Ben & Ashley of Sailing Nahoa for hatch transfer! Another of my Favorites! PSS- Bobby White of Sailing Doodles used to live & fly out of SA. He used to be a Personal Pilot for someone there & knows all the nice places.
I am so happy to see sailing Zatara in my home country, Saudi Arabia. Been a subscriber to your wonderful channel for years. I am filled with joy to know that you not only enjoyed your short stay in Jeddah, but that you are also considering coming back. I have been on many scuba diving trips in the Red Sea and it is AMAZING. I currently reside in Oklahoma City but would have made it to Jeddah and had the honor of meeting you guys had I been there. Maybe one day somewhere! God bless ya’ll.
Diving the Red Sea but living in Oklahoma😳 Wow that's a looong way, I'm Native American (Navajo) from NM and have Choctaw family from there. I can only imagine how much you miss your homeland. The Zatara brings what we miss closer to our hearts. Congratulations on being selected by the family for prize👍🏽
Renee I can remember first watching Sailing Zatara videos from the very beginning and I must say you have come so far with your expertise since then. I have loved watching the kids grow up and thanks for taking us along on this amazing journey. ❤
This was the first episode I ever watched of you guys- last week. Since watching this one, I’ve binged your entire channel. You guys are awesome! I follow a lot of sailing channels and It’s been a nice change to watch a boat that is more about the destination - than the sailing journey. Although raised in Annapolis and a sailor my entire life, I appreciate the fact that the focus of the channel is the adventure in the destinations. So cool. And bless your kids hearts, I HATED sailing at their ages BUT my parents were just like you, Keith and Renee. They knew what was best for me and, in turn, I did what I was told. Well done. You’re going against the grain and it’s, clearly, working. Fair winds and following seas. Thank you for sharing your adventures with all of us!
I want to tell y’all thank you for showing us Saudi Arabia because America and the media gives us a much different view of the country. I loved the water at the port and everyone was so wonderful to y’all But I have a question do you ever stop noticing how beautiful the water is where you are?
I travel by land, staying the winter on the beaches of mexico The water is beautiful every day, as are the sunrise, & sunset - my intrest is always there
Saved a few bucks on slip fees for doing this commercial and they saw no evil. I guess they don't care that the corrupt Saudi government just sent a 72 year old American to prison for 16 years for mild tweets he made while in the US no less.
People's relationships needs to be far from what the media shows, simply because it is directed and focused of political gains and pressure tactics, so please come to Saudi Arabia and Let's as people spread the love and unity for a better and safer world for us and our children🤝🌱
You are probably doing some goodwill for their tourist trade, with folks thinking it's scary there. Nothing but good news, very hospitable, friendly people. Can't wait to see some diving footage. Put the mask and fins on mom, show us some new underwater critters.
KSA is a wonderful country with amazing ppl - i visit regularly. Changing very quick but retaining its cultural charm. Very misrepresented by Western media.
You guys are awesome! Great ambassadors for America, super family, well-equipped and handled vessel, dad's a terrific skipper....thanks for these videos- enjoyable and educational.
I hope the Saudi People understand that Our Media is not a good representative of Our Country. I have traveled to many places and met wonderful people by being a good example of a human. We need to repair the relationship with the Saudi Royal Family. Our Country is not a shield for bad actors to use to make political stress. Your Family creates a good image for Us. We can all do better.
was all BS,,, and advertisement for this new Saudi crap, they arrest people for any tweet they wish for , and if you work in the New York times they chop you up
Totally agree the Jedia Yacht Club looked amazing and really took good care of the Zatara crew. We are so impressed with it that we are thinking about spending the Christmas holiday there this year as we sail from the Med into the Red Sea.
Boy was I happy to see a video from you guys. Here in NW Montana it's already getting dark days of fall. So I'm glad you take us on your journey with you. We all love and pray for the safety of our favorite family. Great information, great video, great vibes.
When I lived in Saudi in the late 90's, there was no tourism allowed. So cool that has evolved since then. I'm glad you guys had a good experience. I have very fond memories of the place and found the people to be very welcoming and friendly.
Diving in the Rea Sea is supposed to be SPECTACULAR!!! I can't wait you see your videos of that! Excited to see the new crew members join Zatara. Should add a lot of new depth to videos as we get to know each of them. I might be as excited as you guys are. This was another wonderful video, Renee! You have improved so much since 2016. I believe you've achieved Grand Master status.
By far the best because they drop coin wherever they go and go to places other channels don’t. Seriously, sailing around the Caribbean ad infinitum is not a sailing channel. Ok we get it, you’re off the coast of Panama.
I rather live in Riyadh Saudi Arabia than in the USA now because I felt safer there even my kids. It's safety, it's holiness, culture, religion and food.
I would like to thank youtube and all nice youtubers like younwho show the true colors of other countries. Saudi is a nice place to be and not all whats in the media is true.
when looking out on the open ocean during your videos it is stunning to ponder how vast this world is and what small footprints most of us leave as we journey through life. bless all ye who sail!
It's truly amazing to realize that 71% of the earth's surface is actually covered in water. It gives perspective to how truly vast and amazing the ocean is.
I like this off-the-beaten-path way you're going. Unknown territory! Texas Roadhouse in Saudi Arabia was hilarious! We were just at the one in our home town of Rockwall recently. You guys are a LONG ways from Texas.
I'm a Saudi who lived in the states for 8 years as a student, Not only nearly all American restaurant chains are present here in Saudi, but having tried both, I can confidently say the food/service quality in the Saudi franchises are so much higher than the US.
I was a teacher at a big international school in Jeddah 1983-90. It was intensely restricted and we not welcome at all. I discretely developed a sailing centre for our expat kids at the dinghy club on the huge lagoon to the north of the city. We made sailboarding a sport there, and I even had girls afloat! Travel was not allowed at all in the country. I did buy a derelict Prout Snowgoose ,fixed it up ,new engine etc ,and battered up to Suez ,thence to Cyprus. Tough trip. Yes the coastal reef was pristine and fabulous. And diesil so incredibly cheap. By 1993 I got a new Fontaine Pajot 37 and worked my way from France to Thailand the trade wind route . Loved that boat! Thanks for you videos and good luck . The yachtie life is great for kinds!
Again a cozy, pleasant and entertaining video. You are fine ambassadors, not only from the US, but also for the whole West. Good for us who come after you 🤗🎉
At present i am not so happy with.the.us and the 'west' This ia.not about the.normal people but abouts national leaders in the west.... This. Channel is great btw
Arab hospitality is without equal in the world. I lived in the UAE, in the Ras AL Khamiah Emirate, in a villa surrounded by Emiratis. The kindest and most wonderful people.
Very excited you got to see Jeddah! I lived there several years and saw women get the right to drive. Great city to spend some time in 🙂 I will say the new visa system is a game changer, you would not have been able to do what you did just a few years ago
If you’re going to dive the Red Sea. Go on a live aboard and do the Northern wrecks and reefs. Egypt is kinda a dump out side the marinas. Great episode.
Many years ago the scuba diving in the Red Sea off Saudi Arabia was incredibly wonderful. I spent 3 months there scuba diving often. I can send you some scuba photos if you want to see. Send me a message. Wonderful video as always! Thank you
Stumbled over your channel last week and just adore your beautiful family. Also am obsessed with sailing the world now, definitely must have been a pirate in a past life or something, much love from the UK! :)
Absolutely loving your journey. A big smile came across my face as I saw your initial feelings about going into an Islamic country and the reality of going into an Islamic country--I got to relive how I felt my first time as an American. The kindness, hospitality, and first class services can't be beat. I personally haven't been to Saudi Arabia, but you'll find exactly the same thing in Doha, Qatar or Abu Dhabi, UAE. I go to SE Asia often and fly Qatar Airlines purposely (or Emirates to Abu Dhabi) because the airline is awesome and to spend a few days in Doha or Abu Dhabi because the people are incredible and the food is delicious. Thx for sharing. Can't wait to see the new crew members and your adventures in Egypt.
I’m glad you guys felt this way about jeddah and Saudi Arabia and enjoyed it!!! it’s a safe and welcoming country And we’re really known for our hospitality and i hope you visit us again. Wish you a great and entertaining trip to Egypt 🙏🏻💕
I fell off from following you guys for a while and was reminded at what a beautiful well-rounded family this is. Good for you going on this adventure and changing the course of your lives. Much respect!
Captain Keith It’s a pleasure for everyone in Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 to have you, your family and all friends over the world in our country.. wishing you and all the best.. please express your excitement and experience to all your subscribers to come visit KSA we’re welcoming you’ll.
I spent 4 years in Oman with my wife and 2 daughters. We travelled all over the country and into the Emirates, Abu Dhabi and I always felt safer than being in my own country. Great friendly people always eager to help you. You must visit Jordan for sure🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼🇦🇺
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I suggest you watch other travel channels that travel to places where others may have a negative preconceived opinion. I’ve been shocked at how many places, as an American, I would’ve never gone only to learn they’re extremely welcoming, hospitable, kind people.
@@jillhallisey6290 It’s not quite prejudice. The issue, is that western media paints Saudi Arabia in a very negative light. A lot of Middle East and parts of Asia are that truly just aren’t as scary as western media would have you believe. You can only have the perspective you’ve seen. That’s why channels like this are so fundamental in letting people get different perspectives. Your language is a bit shaming in nature, which you shouldn’t shame someone for admitting they’ve beaten a preconceived notion.
@@SailingZatara Your videos are too short. That's a compliment 😉 Perhaps you could post a couple of videos around the same time. Seems like RUclipsrs do not want to make their videos too long, and I usually agree, as most people have limited time to view them. But, a couple of 20 minute videos would be great. Great content, Rene, and your skills are always improving!
@@SailingZatara Great trip & vid. What are the fuel prices in the Middle East? thx. Your tour guides did a great job having you try the culture food. Best food in the Middle east = so healthy too!!
مرحبا بكم في المملكة العربية السعودية نحن سعيدون بزيارتكم مملكتنا ،ونتمنى أن تكونوا سعداء واعلموا ان الشعب السعودي شعب طيب ولطيف وشعب مضياف ، لكن يتوقع من السائح احترام الثقافة في هذا البلد شكرا.
Great video again guys! I was there like 10 years ago. A lot has changed but the friendliness and kindness of the people never seems to change and will always stay in my mind. Also: those views seeing the desert meeting the sea along your way is absolutely spectacular. It's hot out there! so beware! I don't know if you mentioned that (jk ;-) ) On a side note: Worried about big ships and out tankers huh? Try to cross the English channel by night. It's like a freight train like you'll have to try to manouver between wagons. Twice!... ;-) Again, a great video and looking forward to the first video with your guests! Hans
Hello, Zatara Family,, I been following your journey since ep1, and I'm happy to welcome you guys here in jeddah♥️♥️ Have a safe trip going to egypt♥️♥️♥️ Zatara💯✔️
Been10 years since I was sailing in that body of water. 4 of us (all men) onboard, and every watch was stressful in open sea. Fees piling up is an understatement. Stopping was a nightmare 50% of the time. As you correctly pointed out, prior radio conversations are the best indication of what is in store for you once you get there. Happy for you things are changing. They can' expect when you are treated like shit that you will say nice things about them. Did my best not to.
We are at the JYC now. Same beautiful experience. Marina is great. People are fantastic. Still not a place to do major reparations on boat but over all is a 10/10
OMG !!! IF I KNEW YOU GUYS ARE IN JEDDAH , I WILL TRAVEL ALL THE WAY FROM RIYADH, ANY CHANCE YOU WILL COME TO RIYADH? PLEASE LET ME KNOW..MY FAMILY WILL LIKE TO SEE AND GREET YOU IN PERSON...PLEASE TRY SHAWARMA HOUSE
I've just recently started watching...and to be honest any free moment the last few days I've been watching. So this is my first new release as a viewer. Was excited to share with my husband. His RUclips is filled with bow hunting & handguns. It's our intention to own a good chunk of land where we can hunt, fish and forage. We are working hard to get there.
I know Jeddah and Riyad since 1975 when I visited the first time. The change is amazing. I liked the people and the country. NB: Wish you always one hand of water under your keel. Enjoy
Excited, I'm Egyptian, been planning my boat journey for a while now however the laws and rules with maritime travel have been foggy, you'd help clear things out, thanks a million!
Renee Im glad you decided to put yourself in more of the vids. My fam traveled the world too & I was the historian/filmographer, so I purposely stayed out of the vids. I kno your vid skills have "improved" but I really enjoy watching the old vids bc 1) they are interesting & 2) it was your life at that time. All the vids are good! 👍
Just found the channel tonight, and I can’t get enough of watching the family’s adventures! I’m hooked and have subscribed! I look forward to experiencing the adventures. Take care and stay safe 🕉
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I lived in KSA region for 10 years....including during 9/11. I would go back in a heartbeat and reunite with my Saudi lifelong friends. Its a wonderful, complex and wonderful country. As long as you show respect for the culture you will have zero problems and 😊you will find the most warm and generous people.
You are a wonderful and beautiful person and you deserve respect and appreciation. We in Saudi Arabia feel happy when nice people like you live among us and we are proud of their friendship. Thank you 🌹
@@khalidking11 brother you said genuine think of a Muslim.
Your welcome to our country
Awesome 😍 it sounds amazing
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I have worked and lived in KSA and can’t say nothing but good things. People are extremely friendly and helpful, the country is well organized and you generally get professional service at all levels.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is one of the top 5 places I want to visit. I have watched hundreds of hours of documentaries, on the country and region, on the culture and its history, it seems like such an amazing and wonderful place. The people always seem like the most kind and caring people in the world. It's very unfortunate that most Americans only know what they've seen on the news, or worse, ideas they've formed in their heads.
I'm sure in your readings and documentaries somehow public beheadings and stoning make sense.
@@de0xyrib0se Those who do the crime are not worshipped in Saudi.
@@de0xyrib0se I’m sure we could find a guy or two in “highly democratic” countries who deserves to be beheaded.
You are very most welcome to our country
Will be so glad to have you among us bro
And Btw a Techno music festival will be held in Riyadh from 1-2-3 December 2022 this year .
You’re welcome to join us
@@de0xyrib0se Yes, we kill the killer
not like yours stupid system puts the murderer in jail and then sets him free
The family and the lives of individuals are sacred in our religion
If we lose one of them, the family chooses forgiveness or retribution.
thank God
Has to be the nicest welcome and service I’ve seen from any port you’ve visited to date! Top class.
We totally agree. First class service indeed! We look forward to checking out the Jedia Yacht Club as we sail into the Red Sea later this year.
I just got back from Saudi , Tabuk , you’re right the Saudis are very friendly and great hosts amazingly country, can’t wait to go again 👌
of course, they will be nice to rich people, 90% bof their population suffers, capitalist arab country, have fun everywhere is same
I’m a Canadian expat who’s been living KSA for twenty years. It has always been a wonderful country with amazingly hospitable and generous people! I’m glad you stopped by and saw for yourselves.
Yes - if you can overlook that they planned the 9/11 attacks.
I didn’t see any women other than those on the Zatara crew in the videos though. Is it as welcoming and generous to single women tourists? Or the local female population?
@@FairleyTrashed yes
@@FairleyTrashed look up Eva Zu Beck’s video on her trip to KSA, and there are dozens of other travel video vlogs on YT of female travellers and they are rather candid on their experiences while in the country. A little factoid, there are over 70k Americans living and working here and almost all western passport holders get their tourist visas on arrival. The willful ignorance many people have about this country is shocking, but thankfully those who have visited this country are in growing numbers and are helping to change misconceptions.
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OMG…was a thrill and pleasure to see Jeddah again…lived there for many years in the early 90 s….loved it there..diving most weekends and made wonderful friends. I loved the culture language food and the people were the most beautiful friendly kind and generous…could live there forever and always felt safe and respected.❤❤❤❤
Im an American expat living in KSA. A friend showed me your page and I just had my first sailing lesson at Jeddah Yacht club today. I saw your boat on the drive in, very nice!
I'm a US expat that has been in KSA for over 6 years now. The diving along the coast is AMAZING! Yanbu to the north has great reefs and Farasan Island in the south has mangroves and an antelope sanctuary.
I have been to Saudi 3 times and enjoyed every time i visit, I hope you stay for the winter and really soak in all they have to offer.
SA has always been nice. My high school best friend’s father was a retired C-130 flight engineer that moved to SA to train and fly. They loved it, and spent every summer and long breaks from school in SA. In fact my friend met his wife there and they’ve now been married just over 30 years!
SA is confusing cause it can mean South Africa too
KSA = Saudi Arabia
RSA = South Africa
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Coming from the uk this video has completely changed my perception of Saudi Arabia great job! I’d never have thought to travel there and I’ve been most of the world but now for sure it’s on my list!
I visted Saudi Arabia a few years ago and was also surprised how different it was from what I was told by MSM to expect. Another reason why sometimes you have to just find the truth for yourself. The people of KSA were kind, hospitable, and welcoming. It was great.
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I bet the majority of Russians are lovely welcoming people too. Just saying.
@@sallyarmstrong8578 Make your point more clearly if there is something you want to say.
@@Drew-C- no thanks think it’s quite clear that it’s the leaders of the country that are the problem not its people
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The vibe of the people in Saudi Arabia was really something... I've never been but that small snippet you guys showed was comforting, I'm glad you guys had a good experience there.
It's good to see countries invest in good personnel.. It's the most important thing
Thank you For seeing that
Hollywood And media making us look like we always bad people and shite please to be i not sure why .
@@safar8673 As you said..Hollywood.
America wants to stay the top destination, so if other places are portrayed to be uncivilized then it looks better for them Lol, I don't know
If you had a chance to visit Saudi too, you may try Hashi Kabsa ( that is Camel meat with rice) ,
@@hatimabu6291 is it in jeddah?
My father worked in SA for a few yrs we also lived there and my Mom worked there also...we had such good experience living there and made some good friends. It really is a beautiful country and that was in the late 70's.
Saudi Arabia looks wonderful to visit. Have a safe Winter Season.
This episode could have been an hour long.
Such a great time. Videography is Stunning as well as editing!
Awesome Guys!
RIP Hatch!
PS- Thanks to Ben & Ashley of Sailing Nahoa for hatch transfer! Another of my Favorites!
PSS- Bobby White of Sailing Doodles used to live & fly out of SA. He used to be a Personal Pilot for someone there & knows all the nice places.
That's what I've thought, I am Hungary for info regarding the latest cultural revolution that's taking place in KSA under the leadership of MBC
I am so happy to see sailing Zatara in my home country, Saudi Arabia. Been a subscriber to your wonderful channel for years. I am filled with joy to know that you not only enjoyed your short stay in Jeddah, but that you are also considering coming back. I have been on many scuba diving trips in the Red Sea and it is AMAZING. I currently reside in Oklahoma City but would have made it to Jeddah and had the honor of meeting you guys had I been there. Maybe one day somewhere! God bless ya’ll.
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Diving the Red Sea but living in Oklahoma😳
Wow that's a looong way, I'm Native American (Navajo) from NM and have Choctaw family from there. I can only imagine how much you miss your homeland. The Zatara brings what we miss closer to our hearts. Congratulations on being selected by the family for prize👍🏽
@@ashleydaniel3215 I love NM. It reminds me of the Saudi terrain. My wife is Choctaw. Small world!
Are you immigrant ?
Renee I can remember first watching Sailing Zatara videos from the very beginning and I must say you have come so far with your expertise since then. I have loved watching the kids grow up and thanks for taking us along on this amazing journey. ❤
This was the first episode I ever watched of you guys- last week. Since watching this one, I’ve binged your entire channel. You guys are awesome! I follow a lot of sailing channels and It’s been a nice change to watch a boat that is more about the destination - than the sailing journey. Although raised in Annapolis and a sailor my entire life, I appreciate the fact that the focus of the channel is the adventure in the destinations. So cool. And bless your kids hearts, I HATED sailing at their ages BUT my parents were just like you, Keith and Renee. They knew what was best for me and, in turn, I did what I was told. Well done. You’re going against the grain and it’s, clearly, working. Fair winds and following seas. Thank you for sharing your adventures with all of us!
I want to tell y’all thank you for showing us Saudi Arabia because America and the media gives us a much different view of the country. I loved the water at the port and everyone was so wonderful to y’all But I have a question do you ever stop noticing how beautiful the water is where you are?
I travel by land, staying the winter on the beaches of mexico
The water is beautiful every day, as are the sunrise, & sunset
- my intrest is always there
Saved a few bucks on slip fees for doing this commercial and they saw no evil. I guess they don't care that the corrupt Saudi government just sent a 72 year old American to prison for 16 years for mild tweets he made while in the US no less.
Saudi is in general a very friendly county and nature is AMAZING 🤩
Yep…other than murdering journalists, it’s not a horrible place 😒
People's relationships needs to be far from what the media shows, simply because it is directed and focused of political gains and pressure tactics, so please come to Saudi Arabia and Let's as people spread the love and unity for a better and safer world for us and our children🤝🌱
I never miss an episode of Sailing Zatara I've been watching Sailing Zatara since 2016
You are probably doing some goodwill for their tourist trade, with folks thinking it's scary there. Nothing but good news, very hospitable, friendly people. Can't wait to see some diving footage. Put the mask and fins on mom, show us some new underwater critters.
KSA is a wonderful country with amazing ppl - i visit regularly. Changing very quick but retaining its cultural charm. Very misrepresented by Western media.
You guys are awesome! Great ambassadors for America, super family, well-equipped and handled vessel, dad's a terrific skipper....thanks for these videos- enjoyable and educational.
I hope the Saudi People understand that Our Media is not a good representative of Our Country. I have traveled to many places and met wonderful people by being a good example of a human. We need to repair the relationship with the Saudi Royal Family. Our Country is not a shield for bad actors to use to make political stress. Your Family creates a good image for Us. We can all do better.
I’m a Saudi who’s been living in America for about 10 years doing school. Americans are great people 🇸🇦🇺🇸
Yes, much better then real ambassadors.
That was awesome that you were greeted with 2 boxes of Donuts in Saudi Arabia! I am getting excited to "meet" your new Passengers also!
The Jedia Yacht club look so good. It looks like they really took care of you and cared. Great job to the amazing employees.
was all BS,,, and advertisement for this new Saudi crap, they arrest people for any tweet they wish for , and if you work in the New York times they chop you up
Totally agree the Jedia Yacht Club looked amazing and really took good care of the Zatara crew. We are so impressed with it that we are thinking about spending the Christmas holiday there this year as we sail from the Med into the Red Sea.
It’s called Jeddah not Jedia, which’s btw the name of The city
4:09 Keith: " It's great food, it's almost like Mexican food. What are we eating here?"
Ahmed: " That's a burrito, and those are enchiladas..." 😂
Another great episode, I was actually bummed that it ended, well done Renee!
What nice people there are in Saudi Arabia that was so good Thank you.
Boy was I happy to see a video from you guys. Here in NW Montana it's already getting dark days of fall. So I'm glad you take us on your journey with you. We all love and pray for the safety of our favorite family. Great information, great video, great vibes.
Alberta Canada too!
It’s going to be a cold one this year, I can feel it. 🥶
Amen, from Missoula!!!!
When I lived in Saudi in the late 90's, there was no tourism allowed. So cool that has evolved since then.
I'm glad you guys had a good experience. I have very fond memories of the place and found the people to be very welcoming and friendly.
Diving in the Rea Sea is supposed to be SPECTACULAR!!! I can't wait you see your videos of that!
Excited to see the new crew members join Zatara. Should add a lot of new depth to videos as we get to know each of them. I might be as excited as you guys are.
This was another wonderful video, Renee! You have improved so much since 2016. I believe you've achieved Grand Master status.
سعيد ان ارى هذا. كذلك قد شاهدت فديو اخر قبل فترة حول مرفأ جده البحري (نادي جدة البحري). انا عراقي اعتبر اهل الجزيرة اهلي و افرح لزدهارهم.
Easily the best RUclips channel by far.
😍 Thank you!
By far the best because they drop coin wherever they go and go to places other channels don’t. Seriously, sailing around the Caribbean ad infinitum is not a sailing channel. Ok we get it, you’re off the coast of Panama.
I rather live in Riyadh Saudi Arabia than in the USA now because I felt safer there even my kids. It's safety, it's holiness, culture, religion and food.
You, your family and friends are always welcome in Saudi Arabia 🙏🏼 🇸🇦
That's true
I had a Saudi housemate, most polite person I've ever met
I would like to thank youtube and all nice youtubers like younwho show the true colors of other countries. Saudi is a nice place to be and not all whats in the media is true.
when looking out on the open ocean during your videos it is stunning to ponder how vast this world is and what small footprints most of us leave as we journey through life. bless all ye who sail!
It's truly amazing to realize that 71% of the earth's surface is actually covered in water. It gives perspective to how truly vast and amazing the ocean is.
I like this off-the-beaten-path way you're going. Unknown territory! Texas Roadhouse in Saudi Arabia was hilarious! We were just at the one in our home town of Rockwall recently. You guys are a LONG ways from Texas.
I'm a Saudi who lived in the states for 8 years as a student, Not only nearly all American restaurant chains are present here in Saudi, but having tried both, I can confidently say the food/service quality in the Saudi franchises are so much higher than the US.
The adventure continues…what a fantastic channel!
I was a teacher at a big international school in Jeddah 1983-90. It was intensely restricted and we not welcome at all. I discretely developed a sailing centre for our expat kids at the dinghy club on the huge lagoon to the north of the city. We made sailboarding a sport there, and I even had girls afloat! Travel was not allowed at all in the country.
I did buy a derelict Prout Snowgoose ,fixed it up ,new engine etc ,and battered up to Suez ,thence to Cyprus. Tough trip.
Yes the coastal reef was pristine and fabulous. And diesil so incredibly cheap.
By 1993 I got a new Fontaine Pajot 37 and worked my way from France to Thailand the trade wind route . Loved that boat!
Thanks for you videos and good luck . The yachtie life is great for kinds!
Again a cozy, pleasant and entertaining video. You are fine ambassadors, not only from the US, but also for the whole West. Good for us who come after you 🤗🎉
At present i am not so happy with.the.us and the 'west'
This ia.not about the.normal people but abouts national leaders in the west....
This. Channel is great btw
@@fredretteketet om not a politic dude, only sailing and Pleasant people..
Arab hospitality is without equal in the world. I lived in the UAE, in the Ras AL Khamiah Emirate, in a villa surrounded by Emiratis. The kindest and most wonderful people.
Glad to see you guys in my hometown. I have been watching you for almost three years. See you next time and be safe.
Very excited you got to see Jeddah! I lived there several years and saw women get the right to drive. Great city to spend some time in 🙂 I will say the new visa system is a game changer, you would not have been able to do what you did just a few years ago
I want to go to Saudi Arabia, awesome trip.
Welcome bro to Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
You are more than welcome 🇸🇦
If you’re going to dive the Red Sea. Go on a live aboard and do the Northern wrecks and reefs. Egypt is kinda a dump out side the marinas. Great episode.
it is amazing how America portrays Saudi Arabia to us, fortunately y'all are showing us first hand what it's all about..............thank you.
Watching you guys for a couple of years very entertaining thank you ! Be safe ! ❤
I just love everything from this channel. Mr Whitaker is my favorite for smart and outgoing with the entire family.
Saudi Arabia is an awesome American friendly place. I loved it
Many years ago the scuba diving in the Red Sea off Saudi Arabia was incredibly wonderful. I spent 3 months there scuba diving often. I can send you some scuba photos if you want to see. Send me a message.
Wonderful video as always! Thank you
Jeddah is an awesome city. Al balad is wonderful. Glad you enjoyed it.
Stumbled over your channel last week and just adore your beautiful family. Also am obsessed with sailing the world now, definitely must have been a pirate in a past life or something, much love from the UK! :)
What an incredible trip to share with your kids!
Absolutely loving your journey. A big smile came across my face as I saw your initial feelings about going into an Islamic country and the reality of going into an Islamic country--I got to relive how I felt my first time as an American. The kindness, hospitality, and first class services can't be beat. I personally haven't been to Saudi Arabia, but you'll find exactly the same thing in Doha, Qatar or Abu Dhabi, UAE. I go to SE Asia often and fly Qatar Airlines purposely (or Emirates to Abu Dhabi) because the airline is awesome and to spend a few days in Doha or Abu Dhabi because the people are incredible and the food is delicious. Thx for sharing. Can't wait to see the new crew members and your adventures in Egypt.
Hope Egypt is good to you... Saudi Arabia was so welcoming, glad you found a friendly port in these crazy times 🤩
I’m glad you guys felt this way about jeddah and Saudi Arabia and enjoyed it!!!
it’s a safe and welcoming country And we’re really known for our hospitality and i hope you visit us again.
Wish you a great and entertaining trip to Egypt 🙏🏻💕
It's truly a beautiful country and such wonderful people. I hope to visit one day.
Id love to visit but Im scared of pirates getting there .
الصراحة انا فخور في تعاملنا معهم
@@pickenshovel stay home until you gain confidence over fear
Always welcome to Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦🇸🇦😍😍😍
I fell off from following you guys for a while and was reminded at what a beautiful well-rounded family this is. Good for you going on this adventure and changing the course of your lives. Much respect!
So happy to see that you enjoyed your staying in Jeddah guys. You are always welcome
Papa and Momma Bear made an absolutely monumental decision in this lifestyle, and we are here to experience it. Top tier stuff here folks!
Captain Keith
It’s a pleasure for everyone in Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 to have you, your family and all friends over the world in our country.. wishing you and all the best.. please express your excitement and experience to all your subscribers to come visit KSA we’re welcoming you’ll.
Hi Typhoon! I might be relocated to Jeddah in a few months! Can we have a talk about the country! I hace been living in Qatar for 3 years now
@@franciscofernandez7753 welcome friend to the west coast we are happy to have you here
@@franciscofernandez7753 Jeddah has a lot to offer you won't be bored for a single day . much love
@@tariq1256 thank you Tariq! I am now getting ready for my business & work visa
@@franciscofernandez7753
Sorry I didn’t catch your message earlier.. I hope everything is going good with you .
Just binged and finally got caught up the other day - quite the experience being a fly on the wall in your exciting lives!
I spent 4 years in Oman with my wife and 2 daughters. We travelled all over the country and into the Emirates, Abu Dhabi and I always felt safer than being in my own country. Great friendly people always eager to help you. You must visit Jordan for sure🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼🇦🇺
I’m from Abu Dhabi, glad you and your family enjoyed your visit here, you’re always most welcome to come back :)
What’s the difference between Dubai and Abu Dhabi?
The people of Dubai don’t like The Flintstones, but the people of Abu Dhabi do.
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@@beachplumb nice
Thank you for the amazing videos, they are so entertaining! It’s so cool watching you guys travel to different countries!
It's nice when you have a negative preconceived idea about a place and you are surprised with how nice it really is. That is the wonder of travel.
Why would you have a negative opinion when you have never been there. That’s prejudiced
I suggest you watch other travel channels that travel to places where others may have a negative preconceived opinion. I’ve been shocked at how many places, as an American, I would’ve never gone only to learn they’re extremely welcoming, hospitable, kind people.
@@jillhallisey6290 It’s not quite prejudice. The issue, is that western media paints Saudi Arabia in a very negative light. A lot of Middle East and parts of Asia are that truly just aren’t as scary as western media would have you believe. You can only have the perspective you’ve seen. That’s why channels like this are so fundamental in letting people get different perspectives. Your language is a bit shaming in nature, which you shouldn’t shame someone for admitting they’ve beaten a preconceived notion.
It wasn’t like this 20yrs ago . Beautiful now and very welcoming. Thank you for sharing
The world is constantly 🤷♂️
looks awesome. the guy that greeted you on arrival looks like he's great at his job
It made me cry, the hospitality, amazing.
The boys sure were excited about high speed unlimited internet 😆
Hey it’s the little things you realize you take for granted when you’re away from civilization for so long!
@@SailingZatara por favor ! Podrían activar traducción a español? Son muchos los seguidores españoles que no entendemos inglés.
U can say that again
@@SailingZatara Your videos are too short. That's a compliment 😉 Perhaps you could post a couple of videos around the same time. Seems like RUclipsrs do not want to make their videos too long, and I usually agree, as most people have limited time to view them. But, a couple of 20 minute videos would be great. Great content, Rene, and your skills are always improving!
@@SailingZatara Great trip & vid. What are the fuel prices in the Middle East? thx.
Your tour guides did a great job having you try the culture food. Best food in the Middle east = so healthy too!!
Any islamic country you will find this welcoming and helpful people, this is what our religion teaches us. Not what the media tells you. Peace 🤲🏼
I said it awhile ago in one of your videos when you asked about Saudi that you guys would enjoy it. We hope to see you again in Jeddah, safe travels.
مرحبا بكم في المملكة العربية السعودية
نحن سعيدون بزيارتكم مملكتنا ،ونتمنى أن تكونوا سعداء
واعلموا ان الشعب السعودي شعب طيب ولطيف وشعب مضياف ، لكن يتوقع من السائح احترام الثقافة في هذا البلد
شكرا.
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Great video again guys!
I was there like 10 years ago. A lot has changed but the friendliness and kindness of the people never seems to change and will always stay in my mind.
Also: those views seeing the desert meeting the sea along your way is absolutely spectacular.
It's hot out there! so beware! I don't know if you mentioned that (jk ;-) )
On a side note: Worried about big ships and out tankers huh? Try to cross the English channel by night. It's like a freight train like you'll have to try to manouver between wagons. Twice!... ;-)
Again, a great video and looking forward to the first video with your guests!
Hans
😊👍
Saudi Arabia has changed a lot especially in the treatment of visitors.
Having spent several months in Saudi Arabia back in the 1990s, it's nice to see things have indeed changed for the better!
It never changed these people never changed since 1500 yeqrs, it's just fox news propaganda
Saudi Arabia in 1990 and now in 2024 180 degrees changed
Hello, Zatara Family,, I been following your journey since ep1, and I'm happy to welcome you guys here in jeddah♥️♥️ Have a safe trip going to egypt♥️♥️♥️ Zatara💯✔️
Been10 years since I was sailing in that body of water. 4 of us (all men) onboard, and every watch was stressful in open sea. Fees piling up is an understatement. Stopping was a nightmare 50% of the time. As you correctly pointed out, prior radio conversations are the best indication of what is in store for you once you get there. Happy for you things are changing. They can' expect when you are treated like shit that you will say nice things about them. Did my best not to.
A beautiful country and so generous generally. You should have done a trip along the coast would have loved to follow that
We are at the JYC now. Same beautiful experience. Marina is great. People are fantastic. Still not a place to do major reparations on boat but over all is a 10/10
OMG !!! IF I KNEW YOU GUYS ARE IN JEDDAH , I WILL TRAVEL ALL THE WAY FROM RIYADH, ANY CHANCE YOU WILL COME TO RIYADH? PLEASE LET ME KNOW..MY FAMILY WILL LIKE TO SEE AND GREET YOU IN PERSON...PLEASE TRY SHAWARMA HOUSE
My father worked for a company and I lived in Jeddah and Dhahran. Things are changing and hoping they continue to get better.
Great video - one of your best. Love the hatch story, I hope the solo sailor is OK. Thanks
I've just recently started watching...and to be honest any free moment the last few days I've been watching. So this is my first new release as a viewer. Was excited to share with my husband. His RUclips is filled with bow hunting & handguns.
It's our intention to own a good chunk of land where we can hunt, fish and forage. We are working hard to get there.
Another great episode, Saudi Arabia looked amazing.
I know Jeddah and Riyad since 1975 when I visited the first time. The change is amazing. I liked the people and the country.
NB: Wish you always one hand of water under your keel. Enjoy
Saudi Arabia is a great country!!! The people are great and the culture is wonderful!!!
One of the best channels on RUclips. Thanks so much for sharing your Story 👍
The coral is the most colorful you could will ever hope to see near Elat!
This is by far one of the most informative episode ever, well done guys, God Speed
Thanks for another great video! Hope you go back to Saudi Arabia I really would like to see more of it!
We are excited to check it out and see what is all there later in the year as we sail into the red sea when we finish up sailing in the Med.
Excited, I'm Egyptian, been planning my boat journey for a while now however the laws and rules with maritime travel have been foggy, you'd help clear things out, thanks a million!
absolutelu phenomenal place Jeddah..thanks for sharing
Renee Im glad you decided to put yourself in more of the vids. My fam traveled the world too & I was the historian/filmographer, so I purposely stayed out of the vids. I kno your vid skills have "improved" but I really enjoy watching the old vids bc 1) they are interesting & 2) it was your life at that time. All the vids are good! 👍
I sure miss Teen Tuesday's with Jack, Finn and Kate
Me too
Wow, it’s been a while since I caught up with the Zitara crew; the kids have grown so much!
Staying locked inside a supermarket during a prayer is an experience. Miss Jeddah. Loved to see the Red Sea Mall again after 12 years :)
Hahaha thats funny !! Saudi will always be your home man 🌹
Now days every big shops Mostly open all times
Hard to believe Red Sea Mall has movies 24 hours a day now ! @@KhaledPYRO
Just found the channel tonight, and I can’t get enough of watching the family’s adventures! I’m hooked and have subscribed! I look forward to experiencing the adventures. Take care and stay safe 🕉
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