SAILING DOWN UNDER: Our AUSTRALIAN ADVENTURE BEGINS! (Ep 145)

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  • Опубликовано: 18 сен 2024

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  • @temper44
    @temper44 3 года назад +23

    In your intro, I really like that first brief shot of Keith writing a note or a letter, just as the song goes "I tell a story". What you guys are doing, is indeed writing a story with your boat and your journey.

  • @amybeard2054
    @amybeard2054 3 года назад +22

    Loved the mother daughter adventure scenes. Kate looked so peaceful sitting in that patch of wispy tall grass. What great memories you guys are making.

  • @mikeray7378
    @mikeray7378 3 года назад +19

    I follow at least 15 sailing channels. Sailing Zatara is by far my favorite. You all absolutely rock!! Carry On

  • @mariaa.9952
    @mariaa.9952 3 года назад +47

    Love how all the kids contribute and pull their weight! It’s a Family...but It’s truly a Team! Great values, great Lessons!! 👍

  • @sailingmumma2087
    @sailingmumma2087 3 года назад +15

    We are praying for a great weather window for you all. I think the Bass Strait is overall going to be more challenging than the bite, but prove this comment wrong 😉 We have just enjoyed three months sailing the south west and it was absolutely fabulous. Caves and forests, beautiful scenery, gorgeous water, interesting beaches and I love how the sand changes anchorage to anchorage. Busselton is a great place to stop but you really need some south to stay there. Beautiful holiday town. Bunbury provides a refuge from the easterly winds and then the next place to stop is Mandurah. Mandurah has sting ray wharf in the channel entrance where you can stop and rest overnight for free, but you want to watch the tide coming in, the higher the tide the better or you can stop in the anchorage and pick up a public free mooring. Hit me up if you need anything marked. Hopefully we will meet you when you get go Freo.

  • @parkerlammers
    @parkerlammers 3 года назад +39

    Q&A question, is jack planning on going to college? Second question, is Anna coming back on the boat in the summer?

  • @samvoigt21
    @samvoigt21 3 года назад +10

    Kate looks more and more like Anna every day. Growing up into a beautiful young lady

  • @SpaceVetMike1
    @SpaceVetMike1 3 года назад +22

    I'm buying a sailboat NEXT year! Can't wait to have my own adventures!! It's channel's like yours who inspire to do better!

  • @laurence9695
    @laurence9695 3 года назад +8

    Southern Australia sure has some challenging sailing. 3 years on a 45ft sloop, it seemed the wind never dropped under 25 knots. Ever. The entrance to Melbourne is outrageous. Hair raising. Enjoy!

    • @wyzolma99
      @wyzolma99 3 года назад

      More interesting with the virus🙄

    • @alexandermenzies9954
      @alexandermenzies9954 3 года назад

      "The entrance to Melbourne is outrageous. Hair raising.". Been through it many times with no drama at all.

  • @stephanieburns4560
    @stephanieburns4560 3 года назад +21

    RUclips is lucky to have you. Some of us would be off of this platform if not for you. Thanks. Loving your adventures!

  • @lindamore7594
    @lindamore7594 2 года назад +1

    Renee is amazing on video’s. I’ve been binge watching every night from your first episode and she has improved amazingly. She’s definitely a professional now.

  • @drottiemadisontelco
    @drottiemadisontelco 3 года назад +4

    Keith seems excited about some technical sailing legs of the trip! You all take care and thanks for sharing your adventures as always.

  • @highontaiwan
    @highontaiwan 3 года назад +5

    I thought Kate was pretty tough skateboarding shoeless but then when she climbed down the rocks, too. Wow! My feet would be in pain.

  • @bensharp802
    @bensharp802 3 года назад +25

    I’m so excited to finally be respected and friends with Kate, Go WandaVision!

  • @HenryAyrestheoriginal
    @HenryAyrestheoriginal 3 года назад +2

    Kate is growing up into some kinda legend. What an awesome role model for any young girl.

  • @Eagle971
    @Eagle971 3 года назад +22

    When Keith was plugging in for shore power with all those jumpers, I immediately thought of Clark Griswold in Xmas Vacation... 🤡

  • @QImpact
    @QImpact 3 года назад +18

    Finn has got his priorities straight. He hasn't even tied up, and is figuring out where the skate park is.

  • @eustasskidd5102
    @eustasskidd5102 3 года назад +5

    Still the best intro and music!

  • @PaulBKal
    @PaulBKal 3 года назад +2

    As an old Esperance boy and veteran of 3 bight crossings, you’re most likely to get easterlies at this time of year. Stay north, around the 200 metre depth line. And make sure you stop for a few days at Daw Island at the western end of the crossing, about 120 miles east of Esperance.

  • @Pugelista41
    @Pugelista41 3 года назад +4

    I love my Thursday, period. wonderful episode. That freaking music gets me every time!!! Best to your family! The Martins

  • @ejs6010
    @ejs6010 3 года назад +1

    The style of Kate's glasses really compliment her face. Safe sailing!

  • @jesseyoung9654
    @jesseyoung9654 3 года назад +2

    Always kinda cool seeing your home town featured! Coffs is spectacular - glad you got a few days to enjoy it.

  • @noahdurose31
    @noahdurose31 3 года назад +15

    Not gonna lie I kind of dreamt that my parents left me at home for three weeks so I flew to Sydney and sailed around the world on Zatara with you guys. I apologise if this freaks you out I don’t mean to be creepy but it was just a really nice dream. I love you content and just get excited when new videos come out!!👏👍🏼👍🏼

    • @braedengladden8180
      @braedengladden8180 3 года назад +1

      Why do I feel the same love the vids sadly I'm 14 and can't afford a boat but luckily me and my dad are avid fishermen out of kachmak Bay in alaska

    • @dictator9849
      @dictator9849 3 года назад +1

      Nothing creepy about that at all. It’s a dream and I bet you enjoyed it. Dreams are.healthy ways your mind connects with your subconscious. Any psychiatrist would tell you that’s a healthy dream.

  • @johnfransen9417
    @johnfransen9417 3 года назад +1

    I thought I had my life goals all figured out and then I found your channel. I guess I’ll just have to live vicariously through you all for awhile. Keep living the best life and God bless you all.

  • @george195lol
    @george195lol 3 года назад +60

    Get to Perth and I'll buy you guys a round of beers at the Rottnest Pub!

    • @GaryMCurran
      @GaryMCurran 3 года назад +20

      George, something like this? "It is very likely that, on arriving, some cheerful Australians will 'adopt' you, and on your first night, and take you to a pub where Australian Beer is served. Despite the obvious danger, do not refuse. It is a form of initiation rite. You will wake up late the next day with an astonishing hangover, a foul-taste in your mouth, and wearing strange clothes. Your hosts will usually make sure you get home, and waive off any legal difficulties with "It's his first time in Australia, so we took him to the pub.", to which the policeman will sagely nod and close his notebook. Be sure to tell the story of these events to every other Australian you encounter, adding new embellishments at every stage, and noting how strong the beer was. Thus you will be accepted into this unique culture."

    • @DavidSmith-wp2zb
      @DavidSmith-wp2zb 3 года назад +2

      Little creatures!!!

    • @daedster1
      @daedster1 3 года назад

      @@GaryMCurran lol

    • @holistictherapist6494
      @holistictherapist6494 3 года назад

      @@GaryMCurran sounds like ireland of old

    • @GaryMCurran
      @GaryMCurran 3 года назад +2

      @@holistictherapist6494 it was taken from Douglas Adam's treatise on Australia. I didn't write it, I just stole it.

  • @McQuokka
    @McQuokka 3 года назад +22

    If you guys get to Perth and Fremantle you have to visit Rottnest Island off the coast and see the cute little animals called "quokkas". They are the cutest animals on earth. Only place they exist is on this island.

  • @jcbaily5559
    @jcbaily5559 3 года назад +2

    Everyone looks great and ready for action....glad all is going well for you guys!

  • @donaldwatson554
    @donaldwatson554 3 года назад +1

    Your mother is like a professional videographer. Just wow the edits and everything are just great

  • @strong002
    @strong002 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for sharing your lives and adventures.

  • @stex1985
    @stex1985 3 года назад +3

    Y’all be safe and keep your guard up!

  • @billkaroly
    @billkaroly 3 года назад

    Have fun and enjoy yourselves as you always do.

  • @R41CHUU
    @R41CHUU 3 года назад +2

    I'll be honest, I was passively watching this episode. I have to applaud your transitions though. The underwater to hillside @14:30 was fantastic! Keep up the good work Zatara! (time for a re-watch)

  • @doogl2331
    @doogl2331 3 года назад +1

    Great video guys. Renee thx for all your hard work editing it really pays off for us viewers. Really nice to see the kids contribute to the sailing, you have taught them a real special life skill.

  • @jonrau5988
    @jonrau5988 3 года назад +1

    Always a joy to "hang out" with your family. Thanks again for sharing 😊

  • @JerryWhatshisface
    @JerryWhatshisface 3 года назад +3

    Great video this week. Shout-out to Kate; I watch WandaVision too! Elizabeth Olsen is one of my favorite actresses. Thanks for sharing. I am so hoping you share video of the crossing between Melbourne and Perth. Have fun and stay safe Z-Crew!!

  • @brookscobbguitars2279
    @brookscobbguitars2279 3 года назад +36

    Lol was Finn humming pirates of the Caribbean theme while securing the anchor chain

  • @internetposta7389
    @internetposta7389 3 года назад

    You guys are good, supportive parents.

  • @jodieburgess3995
    @jodieburgess3995 3 года назад +2

    Glad your all well

  • @jimwesselman
    @jimwesselman 3 года назад +1

    You will be in for some great times in WA! Watching “Free Range Sailing “ Troy shared an atlas that showed every nook and cranny of WA. Just watch out for the crocodiles!
    The fishing was incredible and snorkeling was even better! Fair winds my friends!

  • @Wyattheearp
    @Wyattheearp 3 года назад +3

    Wow, Coff's is a bit different from the last time I was there in 1979. Had a great time, especially at the Hoey Moey. Best of luck for the rest of your adventure Keith and Rene, Looking forward to the next excellent video. Smooth sailing to ya'll!!!!

    • @pauldroop
      @pauldroop 3 года назад

      LOL, yeah the Hoey Moey. I remember it well.

  • @TonsAFun15
    @TonsAFun15 3 года назад +3

    After finding your videos a few weeks ago, I'm FINALLY caught up! Love following the adventure and seeing your family working together and growing together. Now, I have to exercise some patience, since I can't binge watch multiple episodes in one sitting haha.

  • @hurtlocker1040
    @hurtlocker1040 3 года назад

    There is a real nice place not far from Eden. It’s called green cape and it is so nice there. Good place for fishing , catching oysters , lobsters , busy walking etc. I highly recommend 👍

  • @Stonewaller
    @Stonewaller 3 года назад

    i watch a lot of sailing youtube and have never seen a camera mounted high upon the mast and pointed downward toward the deck of the boat. i think this view would be unique, encompassing the work done on deck to sail the boat, and really show the full movement of the boat in relation to the seas!

  • @benjamincheney
    @benjamincheney 3 года назад +1

    Absolutely love these Thursday videos. Always look forward to them. You guys be safe. God Bless

  • @swfriis
    @swfriis 3 года назад +2

    Sending you ALL 😎 good vibes. I want for you to cross the bite. You got this!!

  • @gbsailing9436
    @gbsailing9436 3 года назад

    Hey Keith, PLEASE don't be in a hurry to get down to Melbourne and over to WA. There are SO many nice places around Sydney to go visit: The Hawksbury River, Sydney harbour, Botany Bay, The Port Hacking, Wattamolla Inlet (is a nice day sail from Port Hacking and a picnickers paradise) to name a few!!! You'll really be missing somethings that are very special if you hurry down the coastline.

  • @rebecasaturato2850
    @rebecasaturato2850 3 года назад +7

    I loved the mom&daughter adventure 💖😊

  • @samanthahudgens9809
    @samanthahudgens9809 3 года назад +1

    Hope you guys enjoy your stay at Australia

  • @sailingpopao
    @sailingpopao 3 года назад

    Wow guys what a difference a few hours make! We left from the Goldie the same morning as you but at about 3am, once the wind picked up we had a steady 30 knots the entire way to Yamba where we hunkered down for that low to blow through. Safe travels crossing to WA :-)

  • @geoffcathcart7154
    @geoffcathcart7154 3 года назад

    I hope you in joy our grate Country . On you Adventure around the great planet 😊

  • @joewks08
    @joewks08 3 года назад

    We love your Channel & have been watching since the beginning. With all of your time in North East Australia...we are really surprised you didn’t spend lots of time exploring the Great Barrier Reef! As much as you love diving, we figured it would be a must stop for you. It’s #1 on my bucket list! Lol

  • @debbiecollins1154
    @debbiecollins1154 3 года назад

    Great video Renee. Loved watching you and Kate on your walk. The scenery is absolutely beautiful. The kids have become great help now since they have grown up and been on the water so much. Keith is just great about figuring everything out. My favorite family and Thursday seems to be my favorite day. Sending all my love as always and stay safe my friends.😍

  • @The_Revealer_7
    @The_Revealer_7 3 года назад

    I hope your have a pleasant trip with moderate wind speed in southern sea near coast of Australia. Be patient. I enjoy watching the video episodes.

  • @lmf1253
    @lmf1253 3 года назад +1

    Love your show and really hope you enjoy your time in our beautiful country! 🇦🇺

  • @arbekaswashbucklers9592
    @arbekaswashbucklers9592 3 года назад +2

    Living the dream! Love your videos and watching your adventures!

  • @JibeTalking
    @JibeTalking 3 года назад

    Keith, did you guys do any diving on the Great Barrier Reef? I hope you get to experience the Great Barrier Reef as much as possible. I don't want to insult your intelligence, but not only are you getting into very dangerous atmospheric conditions in the south but, you have just entered the most dangerous animal kingdom as well. Big saltwater crocodiles, box jellies, sharks galore and on land ten of the most venomous snakes on the planet. Let's not forget about the funnel spider and a number of other arachnids. Be safe guys and enjoy this very special country!

  • @YaoGamers
    @YaoGamers 3 года назад

    Your kids are blessed with parents like you

  • @susan9792
    @susan9792 3 года назад

    Super! Thank you!

  • @lenniedavis1294
    @lenniedavis1294 2 года назад

    Ive watched so many of your videos in the last 3 days. Im obsessed with your adventures. And Keith seems like such a fun guy. You're my new fa sailing channel.

    • @SailingZatara
      @SailingZatara  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching and enjoying our show! ~Renee 💕

  • @fattyp7785
    @fattyp7785 3 года назад

    port Lincoln is a really good spot to base yourself and wait for the right weather window to cross the bite!

  • @owenbreward4974
    @owenbreward4974 3 года назад

    Hope you guys make it to Perth as many tourists don't go that far west. No offence to Easterners but Perth was by far the best, and cleanest, city I've ever visited (and that's a lot).
    I'm a Canadian who backpacked throughout Australian 30 years ago for 11 months (everywhere except Tas; couldn't make it there unfortunately) on a student work visa and loved the amazing country and the amazing people.
    Top 5 things for me in Oz (in no particular order): Perth, Kakadu Nat'l Park, Ayers Rock, Great Barrier Reef and the absolutely amazing and friendly people. Favourite job I had: Jackaroo. Job didn't pay much but the experience was fantastic and I will never forget it. (If you can travel up the western coast I suggest places like Broome and Monkey Mia.)
    Only downside of Oz: I have never seen so many flies in one place in my entire life not to mention the deadly varieties of snakes and spiders you have there. And, of course, you have be very careful of those hoop snakes and drop bears ... :)

  • @jakehobbins4283
    @jakehobbins4283 3 года назад +1

    This is so cool I’ve been watching you guys for a long time now and that you all have come to Coffs Harbour where I live is pretty cool have a great time

  • @ryansarni
    @ryansarni 3 года назад +2

    I starting watching regularly March of last year so this is my one year anniversary ❤️

  • @gailmariage5318
    @gailmariage5318 3 года назад

    Our son spent several days in Coff's Harbour in 2017. He loved it there.

  • @mikebradley1145
    @mikebradley1145 3 года назад

    Love WandaVision, and I got say I love you guys too, thanks for giving me something that I look forward to watching each week as much as WandaVision!!!

  • @Draconisrex1
    @Draconisrex1 3 года назад +2

    It's the Sailing Kiwis!!!

  • @gebi4pejo1
    @gebi4pejo1 3 года назад

    We have just been to the Gold Coast and now o e the Tweed Coastline absolutely beautiful.

  • @sophiedezafra4018
    @sophiedezafra4018 3 года назад +1

    dude a skatepark six minutes away sounds like heaven, thats awesome- 😸

  • @philbox4566
    @philbox4566 3 года назад

    I read in a book somewhere about a sailing ship that was trying to get across to Perth from the east coast. They gave up after a month and sailed East around the world. They got perfect sailing weather all the way around and didn't take them that long. It's basically circumnavigating Antarctica after all.

  • @lilneeglet3959
    @lilneeglet3959 3 года назад +1

    Heyyy I live in Coffs lovely place glad you came to visit

  • @nathanoneill8513
    @nathanoneill8513 3 года назад +2

    so lucky to have this life would be so happy if this was me

  • @wherecondorssoar7175
    @wherecondorssoar7175 3 года назад

    Love the channel. That moment when you all said goodby to the Cruising Kiwis. They seem to have become special friends of yours. Hopefully you will see them soon. God Bless!

  • @VK5ZSH
    @VK5ZSH 3 года назад +1

    Hi guys welcome to AU. while you going down the east coast I can recommend drop into Tasmania, it very nice place with great food and wine and places to do day walks etc. Also Kangaroo Island is another good place to drop into too. Enjoy your videos, safe travels.

  • @FairleyTrashed
    @FairleyTrashed 3 года назад

    Whatever you do, stop in refuge cove on Wilson’s Prom. My favourite anchorage in the south half of Aus.

  • @chrisphinney6430
    @chrisphinney6430 3 года назад +1

    Looks awesome. Love mom daughter time

  • @annastanley-jones7316
    @annastanley-jones7316 3 года назад +1

    Can you do a day in the life again because they are always the best and you haven't done one in ages. Love the show😆

  • @CPB111
    @CPB111 3 года назад

    Finn's expression in the circa 2015 family photo - lol!

  • @wyzolma99
    @wyzolma99 3 года назад

    Esperance is lovely..... Don't miss Albany..... absolutely fabulous natural harbour.

  • @dgmills5351
    @dgmills5351 3 года назад

    So Happy to get My Zatara fix again today. The night passage went well. Enjoy your time off and best wishes as move around the Australian Continent! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐😎😎

  • @jacksbackable
    @jacksbackable 3 года назад

    Off the Prom 13 hrs ago! Doesn’t look like they stopped off, big mistake! Nicest part of Victoria.😎🏖🌴☀️🇦🇺

  • @rnupnorthbrrrsm6123
    @rnupnorthbrrrsm6123 3 года назад +2

    I don’t know why but I feel uneasy with y’all taking that route, not that I know anything about it just read comments about it’s challenges.
    I’m praying for your safety, hope it’s going well so far !!!
    Blessings from northern Minnesota....spring is coming :))

    • @budawang77
      @budawang77 3 года назад +1

      They're doing it at the right time of year hopefully catching some late summer easterlies. The main problem is catamarans generally don't sail well to windward, so they might have to fire up those engines a lot. Should be a fun trip. Lot of wild, remote country along the southern and western coasts of the Australian continent.

  • @timgribble6916
    @timgribble6916 3 года назад

    Your editing skills on these videos are premium.

  • @sailingcitrinesunset4065
    @sailingcitrinesunset4065 3 года назад

    Just a tip if your going to sail around the bottom of Australia you might want to stay out of the water between Adelaide and Perth!! Lots of Great White sharks in that area

  • @dictator9849
    @dictator9849 3 года назад

    From a fellow Texan, really enjoy watching you guys probably above any other channel ( I do like Sailing to Freedom too). Really excited to see the southern and western Aussie coasts and wild areas. Good luck, and stay safe!

  • @steveosborne9254
    @steveosborne9254 3 года назад

    Beautiful editing job Renee! So peaceful... God Bless!

  • @blurtbum
    @blurtbum 3 года назад

    Beautiful boat

  • @pagey78
    @pagey78 3 года назад

    1 - If you come into Port Phillip Bay, don't underestimate the entrance if the tides are moving (and watch out for the passenger ferries (The Spirit of Tasmania), they are big and fast)
    2 - If you can't cross to Perth I would HIGHLY recommend coming down the east coast of Tasmania, Wineglass bay in particular, you won't have seen anything like it

  • @Sasha-il8ok
    @Sasha-il8ok 3 года назад +1

    I am SO excited for you guys to check out WA, it’s one of my favourite places in Aus! I’ve done a heap of travel around WA, please let me know if you’d like some spots to check out. My family and I would travel 3 months at a time, drive around Australia and camp!

  • @katrinejensen8177
    @katrinejensen8177 3 года назад +4

    Love your videos, they are the best :) lots of love from Denmark

  • @eglechlebinskaite1519
    @eglechlebinskaite1519 3 года назад +2

    Love your videos

  • @u2cancatchme
    @u2cancatchme 3 года назад +1

    Yeah coffs Harbour NSW my home Town xx

  • @WildBill1120
    @WildBill1120 3 года назад

    Another fun episode. Thanks Zatara crew!

  • @SCVirus
    @SCVirus 3 года назад +2

    Amazing shows/vblogs please keep going guys, You are a true inspiration ;)

  • @justincase5272
    @justincase5272 3 года назад

    I enjoyed seeing you build "jumpers" for your power. Living in multiple countries I wound up with about four old-fashioned heavy transformers. I bought one last one, a lightweight, high-power, fast-switching transformer that handled the voltage difference electronically instead of with windings. The best thing about it was it the output was at US 60 HZ instead of Germany's 50 HZ.
    That panel you were working, however, looks like it does the same thing, probably from any source upwards of Canada's three-phase 347/600 V (NEMA 14-50), am I right? Sure would be nice to know a few more technical details on it!

  • @susangraham7011
    @susangraham7011 3 года назад

    Good luck with the weather !🇦🇺

  • @arottie4097
    @arottie4097 3 года назад +3

    Just watched my 1st episode. Hooked! "'Bring it on!!" The adventures i'm speaking of. Ha!
    Now i'm off to do some catching up. Be well.

  • @DavidSmith-wp2zb
    @DavidSmith-wp2zb 3 года назад

    I suggest stopping in Adelaide if you can. It's a great town, like old time small town USA. Great wine, lots of free wine tasting, and the best lamb in australia!

  • @mullencat2
    @mullencat2 3 года назад +1

    Just because it's RUclips and everybody's in your business I thought I would join that club. LOL. watching Keith down on the swim platform I just wondered if you've ever had the boys actually turn the boat around while you're under way by themselves and retrieve a dummy. They are certainly both capable and excellent sailors just wondered if you ever actually had them do it on their own. Just a thought it's a hell of a long swim to Texas.

  • @dmorgan28
    @dmorgan28 3 года назад

    Beautiful scenery and water over there. Happy sailing to y’all. 👍👍👍❤️

  • @danielpresley8895
    @danielpresley8895 3 года назад

    Great job guys