Semi emergency stop in Saudi Arabia! What a surprise.. / Sailing Aquarius

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  • Опубликовано: 11 окт 2024

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  • @john-747
    @john-747 2 года назад +33

    Glad you stopped in Jeddah, beautiful place and wonderful people. Jeddah Yacht Club needs an award, just amazing hospitality and organization.

  • @roybeardsworth8860
    @roybeardsworth8860 2 года назад +23

    I learnt to dive off Jeddah 23 years ago and spent over 10 years in the country, unbelievable hospitality.

    • @erickhanes7517
      @erickhanes7517 Год назад

      Did you ever have a job there and then you tell me how great the country is on how little they pay you and take your passport to try to intimidate you from going home

  • @murrayspiffy2815
    @murrayspiffy2815 2 года назад +19

    Jeddah Yacht Club is by far the nicest Yacht Club I've seen on RUclips. World Class hospitality. I'm looking forward to next week's adventure.

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  2 года назад +7

      OMG, you don't know hospitality until you get some JYC hospitality! The team on the ground taking care of you and your yacht, security personnel, AMAZING PEOPLE. Can't say enough great things about them. Fair Winds

    • @murrayspiffy2815
      @murrayspiffy2815 2 года назад +1

      @@SailingAquarius In real time are you still there? Or have you guys moved onto Egypt yet? Anyway - enjoying the video - wish I was there.

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  2 года назад +2

      @@murrayspiffy2815 We are still in Saudi Arabia :)

  • @johnadams1235
    @johnadams1235 2 года назад +16

    I went to Saudi Arabia two months ago with my friend. I do not hide from you. I was afraid because of our fake corrupt American media telling us that it is not a good country, but the moment I got there I was shocked by the beauty, progress and civilization of Saudi Arabia. It is a very very beautiful country. If I had listened to the false and corrupt American media, I would not have gone to Saudi Arabia to learn about its beauty and the beauty of its civilization. She is very beautiful and the people are good.

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  2 года назад +4

      It's so true.. Just like I thought all the Soviets were like Natasha and Boris on Rocky...Evil... But, I was in Russia and I found the people soooo nice.. Same with Saudi Arabia - Our media is just messed up.... All the Best, Ken

    • @az000zf3
      @az000zf3 Год назад +1

      Welcome bro to Saudi Arabia ❤🇸🇦 anytime

    • @az000zf3
      @az000zf3 Год назад

      @@ii3nsrii 😂😂

  • @az000zf3
    @az000zf3 Год назад +3

    Welcome to Saudi Arabia ❤🇸🇦

  • @HarryStucklermendotcom
    @HarryStucklermendotcom 2 года назад +5

    Jeddah is worth a stop for every sailor! They are doing a great job there in Saudi Arabia.

  • @عبدالله-ن6ه2ص
    @عبدالله-ن6ه2ص 2 года назад +6

    Welcome to Saudi Arabia, my advice to you is to land near the islands of the cities of Al-Wajh and Umluj, as they are one of the most beautiful islands in Saudi Arabia, then go to the city of Al-Ula, which is one of the wonders of the world and is rich in archaeological treasures, and the discoveries still do not stop. You can visit Madinah Al-Munawwarah as well.
    The cities of the Red Sea are distinguished in diving due to the large number of coral reefs. Many go to Yanbu for diving
    The city of Sharma and Qayal is within the boundaries of the NEOM city project and its beaches are also beautiful

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  2 года назад +1

      Thank you, we will explore some of the places. It's beautiful.

  • @walterwinn2842
    @walterwinn2842 2 года назад +7

    Amazing 👏 one could only imagine that Saudi Arabia would be first class in everything they do.

  • @mosca3289
    @mosca3289 2 года назад +6

    Nice to see. Every country has something to offer if we care to look.

  • @tomcraddock244
    @tomcraddock244 2 года назад +8

    I watched the Zatara video and you definitely made a great call to stay!! they were wishing they could have stayed!! can’t wait to see your upcoming videos!!
    Fair winds ⛵️

  • @aabdul4323
    @aabdul4323 2 года назад +5

    Always welcome to Saudi Arabia 😍🇸🇦🇸🇦🇸🇦

  • @aidanomorgadh1
    @aidanomorgadh1 2 года назад +7

    As I said on Zatara' blog it is great to get a personal perspective of Saudi rather than the general media view which is invariably negative. Great video, thanks and I am now a subscriber!!

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  2 года назад

      Well said, and thanks for the sub!

    • @KingOfFvckingEverything
      @KingOfFvckingEverything Год назад

      Yes, it’s really a shame of western media to keep us in the dark of what countries really are like. I don’t think the media in the west have even spoken about all the changes Saudi has gone through specifically from 2017. No wonder Saudi often refuse western media entry because they j know it will just be another hit piece to scare us away.
      Jeddah and Riyadh have become two of the worlds most futuristic cities, with many tech start ups.
      Before 2017, most nationalities couldn’t just fly into Saudi. We needed an invite from someone in Saudi. Now we easiky get 3 months visa 9n arrival, six months is possible as well.
      Service is top notch, it’s super clean and super safe.
      Women can drive, they don’t have to wear niqab or coverings if they don’t want to (in the big cities), however in small villages they are more conservative. I always prefer to be on the safe side and respect the counties culture (cover shoulders, knees etc.
      I love that place.

    • @KingOfFvckingEverything
      @KingOfFvckingEverything Год назад

      @@SailingAquarius I just found your channel and enjoy that you film such an honest picture of what it’s like where ever you go. I’m glad you like Jeddah, it’s supposed to have great diving, snorkeling so hopefully you check that out.
      I saw your crossing and visit to Socotra.. As a former sailor, that looked horrifying. Glad you made it and the boat passed it with flying colors.
      All those kids coming for you on the tender looked so uncomfortable , whoa! almost a bit scary. They don’t behave like westerners as the manners differ greatly it seems like. Very Interesting to see though. Same with all the hitch hikers. Yikes!! I don’t think Zatara showed any of that in their videos from there lol 😂 Would have loved to hear Keith’s honest opinion as I’m sure he would have used some colorful language, at least when camera was off!
      Maybe they don’t show it so others get scared going there because their channel has a lot of subs, and has gotten more commercialized, maybe Becasue if nr of do,lowers and they din5 wan5 to paint a country , place bad, but it should be genuine, like your videos, that’s what 8n prefer anyway. I watch Zatara every week and think they’re doing a fantastic job on their channel, but it’s nice t9 have several channels t9 watch, giving different perspectives from many of the same places.
      Btw, that hospital looked cleaner and newer than in some western countries!! Never imagined that after seeing the roads, buildings, rubble everywhere on your way there.
      Hope you are both well and have a wonderful time exploring! Thanks for sharing your journey.
      Take care

  • @Mk-rd1xd
    @Mk-rd1xd 2 года назад +4

    Try to sail and visit Jeddah resort&marina Durrat Al-arous, Indigo, or silver Beach.
    KAUST and KAEC also, very near to you less than 100km and they have very cool harbors and anchorage . 300km away from Jeddah there is the historical port and town of Yanbu as well.
    If you can continue your journey along the cost there are two mega projects under constructions: The Redsea project is a 200km along the cost line, and next to will be NEOM project which gona be around 400 km till the border of Jordan, my point is everything will change from next year and this the last time you can see those rare virgins islands and coast, before being developed and full of resorts and tourists.
    .
    You can anchor in Umluj or Tabuk to visit the heritage sites in AL-Ula, which most be visited since you already in Saudi Arabia.

  • @larsjohannesson398
    @larsjohannesson398 Год назад +1

    Nice and unusual, and I'm looking forward to the next one. I'll be honest; my first thought was "ooo, she better cover up..". My parents lived in Abha for quite a while (my dad was working there), and I visited in '96. Western women were asked to dress appropriately to their custom. The diving at Jeddah was amazing, and the place is pretty stunning. Definitely a men's world. Getting from Abha to Jeddah was some of the scariest driving I've ever been part of. That YC looks absolutely amazing and true to form.

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  Год назад +1

      It is amazing and so many things changed over past couple years. And still much to change! Pretty cool

  • @donnakawana
    @donnakawana 2 года назад +4

    What a beautiful place Saudi Arabia an Jeddah Yacht club.. I knew how kind the people were as I have many friends... I must say what a beautiful club an amazing people working there... Kindness is free daily an the ppl of Jeddah have it in spades... ✌🏼💗😊❣️

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  2 года назад +2

      So true!

    • @donnakawana
      @donnakawana 2 года назад

      @@SailingAquarius You guys are Truly amazing. I adore your vessel... She eats waves an set's the wind straight.... ✌🏼💗😊❣️

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  2 года назад

      @@donnakawana We adore Aquarius as well ❤

  • @timtrinkaus7072
    @timtrinkaus7072 2 года назад +8

    Wow absolutely amazing!! Not what I was expecting what awesome hospitality!! Loving this adventure awesome job on the editing and music choices. Stay safe out there thank you for sharing!

  • @grahamatsea3575
    @grahamatsea3575 2 года назад +8

    Thanks for sharing Jeddah with us, what an amazing place. So great to see the amazing welcome you all had. It's not often sailor thanks a head wind but otherwise you may have sailed on by. 😁

  • @doradosurfcharters
    @doradosurfcharters 2 года назад +5

    Nice place ! Great videos from you and zatara thanks 👍🍻enjoy

  • @goojaehee5598
    @goojaehee5598 Год назад +1

    It's my city Glad that you liked it💕

  • @dougtiffany7439
    @dougtiffany7439 2 года назад +1

    Back in the 80'S i was working in Jedah, part of a crew from Singapore building a barge, a German Co. was building a Hugh desalination plant, we were told it was to turn the area into farming [growing food], the area was just starting to be torn down for a new city, also the Haj was in full swing, Muslims from all over the word arriving, very colorful, especially the Lady's from Africa, amazing to see the new city, enjoy your channel from the start. Fair wind,s.

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  2 года назад

      Thanks Doug!! We really like it here in Jeddah.

  • @fredretteketet
    @fredretteketet Год назад +1

    Funny, i was following Zatara allready. Now you guys too

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  Год назад

      We have been traveling with Zatara for the last 8 months or so ☺️

  • @nooneone1189
    @nooneone1189 2 года назад +3

    Welcome to Saudi Arabia, Riyadh seasons just started today in the capital city Riyadh, i hope you have chance to visit it.

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  2 года назад +2

      We will miss Jeddah week :( We were just watching it on TV tonight at dinner. What a show!! Best!

  • @69tunnelvision
    @69tunnelvision 2 года назад +4

    We plan to sail through the Red Sea a year from now and Saudi is now on our bucket list. Thanks for the awesome video!

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  2 года назад

      Definitely stop into Saudi. They should be ready for prime time by next year. You can check in to the Jeddah Yacht Club. Best

  • @shangyu2599
    @shangyu2599 2 года назад +5

    That’s not emergency at all, more of a surprise! Just wondering how much is the marina fee at the Club?

  • @nffremote
    @nffremote 2 года назад +2

    Wow! Wasn't expecting that.

  • @americanbornwalkaway9110
    @americanbornwalkaway9110 2 года назад +2

    VERY COOL all Night LIGHT Show!!! WOOHooo

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  2 года назад +1

      Almost all night, until 2AM most nights, and I heard it lasts until 4 AM on Thursday nights. I haven't made it past 1AM, so I am unsure what time is lights out... Fair Winds

  • @CuriousHumbleMarie
    @CuriousHumbleMarie 2 года назад +7

    Absolutely amazing! What a beautiful place and people. Interesting that there weren’t many women out even in the restaurant. Appreciate all the details and looking forward to the next video!

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  2 года назад +7

      There was a lot of women but they don’t like to be filmed so we had to take that in consideration

  • @willyum1208
    @willyum1208 2 года назад +2

    I hope with your exposure and that of Zatara that this route becomes well sailed again, such rich history, what a shame missing the middle east and europe on a world cruise.

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  2 года назад +1

      I think the Red Sea will be an option for more circumnavigators in the future. The "A to Z of sailing" are among the first Sailing Channels to come up the Red Sea and I hope more sailing yachts will follow. Fair Winds

    • @willyum1208
      @willyum1208 2 года назад

      @@SailingAquarius will check them out thanks

  • @TradeWindgng
    @TradeWindgng 2 года назад +3

    Just stunning video
    the usual Arabic hospitality unforgettable.
    great video
    great people
    looking forward to the next one.
    Take car

  • @Ali-pq1te
    @Ali-pq1te 2 года назад +2

    Welcome to Saudi 💚

  • @cyclomaniac9086
    @cyclomaniac9086 Год назад +1

    Amazing .... what a surprise. Thanks for having courage to sail the Red Sea and share this with the world.

  • @rogermace4516
    @rogermace4516 2 года назад +2

    I cant think of anything to say, other than WOW

  • @yellowtuber8132
    @yellowtuber8132 Год назад +1

    as Saudi , deep welcome in Saudi Arbaia , Don't forget to visit us again we do have a lot to share

  • @angeledid2346
    @angeledid2346 2 года назад +2

    Labai puiku,baltas pavydas,bet sėkmės,daugiau tokių staigmenų

  • @PhilosophyProf14
    @PhilosophyProf14 Год назад +1

    Cool stuff. I've only seen Jeddah during Formula 1 race broadcasts.

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  Год назад +2

      The yacht club is right next to the F1 Track. Hope all is well with you Bill!

  • @rexanddonnaboyd
    @rexanddonnaboyd Год назад +1

    Looking forward to what other adventures you have in what seems to be, an amazing country. The opulence wasn't the surprise for me but the welcome reception was! So glad to see things have changed.

  • @loobylooroden6176
    @loobylooroden6176 Год назад +1

    Wow what a treat 😍 . Looks like an amazing place, looking forward to next time.

  • @dennismacdonald2003
    @dennismacdonald2003 2 года назад +1

    Ty you wonderful people

  • @SAUDILAD
    @SAUDILAD Год назад +1

    Great vlog, I am a new subscriber from Riyadh 🇸🇦 respect ✊🏽

  • @AlanCookeFX
    @AlanCookeFX 2 года назад +1

    Wow, so cool, thanks for sharing, what a great place...somewhere people would most likely never see...

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  2 года назад +2

      I think the tourism industry will grow exponentially here in Jeddah over the next 10 years! Jeddah will be the new Dubai. Fair Winds, Ken

  • @joecucch8261
    @joecucch8261 2 года назад +1

    You deserve a pleasant surprise now and then .

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  2 года назад +4

      Many times preconceptions and expectations ruin a visit or holiday, but we entered KSA with only bad expectations. This was because we heard so many negative things about entering KSA, especially with a boat. OMG we are so happy did stop. KSA is so much different that what is portrayed in the Western Media. More people need to experience Jeddah for themselves.... Fair Winds

  • @paulrise5284
    @paulrise5284 2 года назад +1

    Absolutely amazing

  • @nickgustin
    @nickgustin 2 года назад +2

    Awesome video guys! Hope you’re getting some rest and relaxation.

  • @Baylessfishes
    @Baylessfishes Год назад +1

    Amazing!

  • @schafer2684
    @schafer2684 Год назад +1

    What an amazing stop on your journey!

  • @MrSpiritUAll
    @MrSpiritUAll 2 года назад +1

    See you friday🎉

  • @billvanderheyden2434
    @billvanderheyden2434 2 года назад +2

    Oops!! I think you meant to say the "Bab-el_Mandeb". The Strait of Hormuz is the entrance to the Persian Gulf.

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  2 года назад

      Lol, you are right! I can’t believe we both missed it! 🙈

  • @gata0you
    @gata0you 2 года назад +2

    Nice!❤

  • @MikeSantis
    @MikeSantis Год назад

    Thank you for showing us Jeddah! I imagine that marina was pretty expensive?

  • @rossirossi2
    @rossirossi2 Год назад

    Fantastic guys!

  • @n7eet
    @n7eet Год назад +1

    Dude straight of hurmoz is on the other side of Saudi Arabia near the UAE Iran boarder. You are at bab almandab.

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  Год назад

      yep, we know... it was too hot and melted our minds.. But, glad we have you to correct our mistakes. :)

  • @larswetterstrom7209
    @larswetterstrom7209 2 года назад +3

    I like you go by way of the Red Sea. It is odd in a way. It is a very exciting footage!

  • @jsvno
    @jsvno 2 года назад +1

    How was that? I was flying pilgrims from Kano, Nigeria to Jedda in 1987, we as a crew had no chance to enter the city - we where deemed non believers and we could be suspected to drink alcohol. It is nice to see how welcome u where. Expensive?

    • @marypritchett115
      @marypritchett115 2 года назад +1

      They, apparently, have warmed to our non believer status since we have agreed to share our aircraft and weaponry with them. I have a family member who travelled there many times for contract negotiations for one of our major defense contractors. lol

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  2 года назад +3

      There's obviously more to the story than just weapon sales. I think the quest to spice up a purely oil based economy with tourism, and in-country production of goods, may have something to do with it as well. Fair Winds

  • @joesambrano7634
    @joesambrano7634 2 года назад +1

    😮😳😮 wow 🖐😎

  • @trebledog
    @trebledog Год назад

    Hey I think I recall weren't you guys in a sail rally going to Fiji from NZ? and got caught in a storm along with a few other boats, and it was a hair raiser from all the NZ rescue people were doing to help the fleet.

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  Год назад

      We were sailing around that time, but we were not part of the people stuch in Minerva reef :)

    • @trebledog
      @trebledog Год назад

      @@SailingAquarius Be careful out there.

  • @qchatgreg
    @qchatgreg 2 года назад

    hmmm, dont believe you were in strait of hormuz …. its at the top end of the gulf :)
    ive sailed it … and it gets uncomfortably close to some not so nice countries :)

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  2 года назад

      You are correct, we were in the Bab al-Mandab Strait. Good catch..

  • @RajeshSingh-Bhangu
    @RajeshSingh-Bhangu 2 года назад

    Great video...

  • @paoloscarinci8748
    @paoloscarinci8748 2 года назад +1

    I hope, that in the next trips, you can stop in some Arabian harbou/bay and not only in the cities marinas, to see , first , if this is possibile and, alto, to see some Natural and not artificial places…

  • @hollysaga
    @hollysaga Год назад +2

    You never judge a place till you visit, saudi is the most misjudged country on earth

  • @andreab7036
    @andreab7036 Год назад

    Hi. when you have been in Jeddah? I heard that now the marina is closed😟

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  Год назад

      Heard that a few days ago they closed the marina for a few months. It will open again soon

    • @andreab7036
      @andreab7036 Год назад

      @@SailingAquarius Many thanks

  • @masterchief7609
    @masterchief7609 Год назад

    2:00 its strait of bab almandab not hormuz

  • @revans4774
    @revans4774 2 года назад

    🤩

  • @annms2975
    @annms2975 Год назад

    09:43 🤣

  • @lindavan7497
    @lindavan7497 2 года назад

    ⛵⛵⛵

  • @Jaguar2000
    @Jaguar2000 Год назад

    what about egypt

  • @NeonsStyleHD
    @NeonsStyleHD 2 года назад

    Eritrea is pronounced Ery-tray-a :)

  • @stevenplancich6449
    @stevenplancich6449 2 года назад

    It’d be nice with a Amel 54 with 900 liter Tank…Oh Well, Guess you’ll suffer in Saudi Arabia 😜 Continue to Stay Safe and Enjoy 😎

  • @عبدالله-ن6ه2ص
    @عبدالله-ن6ه2ص 2 года назад +2

    I know that Western people have a stereotypical image of Islam because of the Western media
    I advise you to watch Muslim preachers and their conversations with Christian missionaries to understand our religion, such as: DawahIsEasy Channel, DUS Dawah Channel, and One Message Foundation Channel,The Muslim Lantern

  • @Mr.Alia63
    @Mr.Alia63 2 года назад

    sailing yacht Aquarius around the world

  • @erickhanes7517
    @erickhanes7517 Год назад

    They pay the average employee there $400 a month USA LOL they also take the employees passport to prevent them from going home why would you ever support at dictating country like Saudi Arabia wouldn't give them a penny

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  Год назад +1

      There has been a lot of false information. Don't believe everything you read or see on TV

  • @angelaschmitt-lefebvre846
    @angelaschmitt-lefebvre846 2 года назад

    Well guy’s, I follow you since years now, really appreciate your videos. I’m glad you have such a good time in Saudi Arabia, but I must say, I wish you would’ve been a bit critical. Since it’s well known that According to the Global Gender Gap Report, the country ranks in one of the world's last places in women's rights. Freedom of expression does not exist, and punishments such as amputation, stoning, flogging and the death penalty are regularly carried out, the latter also for homosexuality. However, a cautious "modernization" of society is initiated under the currently de facto ruling Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Fair winds and have a safe trip further into the Mediterranean.

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  2 года назад +1

      Thank you Angela, I hear what you say. I'm a woman too and understand. But we also have to appreciate the progress. History can be harsh (not only in this case). Changes are fast, but it's people who have to adapt to the changes... and it's not easy. We both - me and Ken were treated so nice and such a warm welcome from the Yacht Club employees and the locals...
      Best, Zivile

    • @zs9640
      @zs9640 Год назад

      @@SailingAquarius Thank you very much for your fairness, from Saudi

  • @walterjanzen4715
    @walterjanzen4715 2 года назад +1

    Hmmm. Funny you don’t see any women anywhere.

    • @SailingAquarius
      @SailingAquarius  2 года назад +2

      O, there are a women around, but we are afraid to film them sometimes. You are right though, we do see much more men around on the streets. Ken

  • @robertscranton8293
    @robertscranton8293 2 года назад +1

    Amazing how government propaganda clouds reality. What a great welcome to a port. Congratulations...O' yea...it takes energy to run a modern society.

  • @LQQJ
    @LQQJ 2 года назад

    Loved it.
    Liked it.
    Shared it >
    Thanks for the wonderful 13 minutes video. It went by fast.

  • @whileysea
    @whileysea Год назад

    Whoever goes to SA, or any other Islamic Nation has no Right to cry out.