Hi friends! Thanks for watching this week! Please know we DO NOT have a Telegram account so do not respond to any sort of comment replies from someone trying to imitate us. Thanks! ~Renee💕
Thanks Renee bloody scammers, we tweeted when we started to ask some pertinent questions odd which they were not able to answer, like what underpants does Keith wear? We all know that Keith only wears Aussie Budgie smugglers 😂
Good Lord people give Finn a break. He is just becoming of age, lots of decisions, college, no college, van life, no van life, leaving mom, dad, family and the only life he has known. It’s not like when your parents live down the street from your new apartment, they will continue traveling and maybe Finn is contemplating everything including this separation in his head. My heart goes out to him.
I agree... none of these young people should be pressured to decide what the rest of their life will be, like there's some kind of deadline. It's ridiculous to expect that of anyone, and people should just figure it out naturally, whenever they realize what they truly want.
For me, getting out from under my parents' excessive controlling was enough of a push to leave home @ 17 & never look back. I joined the military @ 19, married @ 20, etc.
The main difference between Keith and Renee and a lot of parents is that you both see your kids as people. You treat them with respect and as equals. I don't see the "because I'm the parent" or "because I said so" that a lot of young adults get when asking questions or wanting advice. Your kids can have emotions and opinions that you don't agree with and that seems to even make the bond stronger in the end. It's amazing to see and I wish I could have had this bond with my parents.
Loved hearing the crew’s views and opinions! What an awesome adventure you’ll have in Tonga Jack. Making money doing something you actually love is just like the rest of your life. (The 1%, hardly normal, non mainstream…) So happy for you.
Finn buddy. Been in that chair you were sitting in, glad you got up and left. Sometimes there isn't enough space or too many cameras. A guy can't be "on" all the time. When the side you don't want to show the camera slips on, it makes you more relatable, respectable for not saying things you'd regret later. "We'll see" .....epic. Being in the fall going into winter of my life, it's very fulfilling to share the experience someone in the spring of theirs working it out. I enjoy what you create, Love who you are. Take care all, thanks for the videos.
You kids are so fortunate to have Keith and Renee foster these deep thought provoking conversations, it’s more valuable than you can imagine. At 56 I’m learning now how not having parents present in my childhood created voids in my life, I thought just survival was normal. Be Blessed
Another difference between the Zatara family and crew is that they are NOT like the typical American family. Back in the States, the parents usually get in their car and drive to work and the kids go to school. Everyone goes their separate ways when they wake up, to the time they eat dinner. Dad goes off to work -- Mom goes off to work - kid one goes to school then to soccer - kid two goes to school then to dance and maybe scouts. With everyone hopefully making it home by supper time. The Zatara family and crew wake up together -- do chores on the boat - eat all three meals on the boat, play together on the boat with sailing, fishing, snorkeling, vegging on the boat, fixing things that break on the boat. . . . . . Your day-to-day existence - work, play, eat, breathe, is together on the boat. The average American family never spends so much time together in the same space. This makes a huge difference in a parent and child - young or older child's relationship.
They used to live like that until they changed their lives. You have to choose if you want the 9 to 5 or you don't then figure out how to make that work.
I think this may have been one of my most favorite episodes so far and that's really saying a lot! Loved the honest and frank conversations that you all have at the "roundtable". Best wishes from Indiana! Fair Winds and Following Seas, Zatara!!
@sailing_zatara__ I've dealt with you before and I know you're a scammer. If the crew of Zatara needed to speak to me, they have my personal email address. Buzz off, you have now been outed!!
While I'm excited for them to start their own adventures it's also a little bittersweet knowing this Zatara journey is in for a big change in a few months.
These are the most Mature Young people I've ever watched on youtube. Hands down. What Jaydn said about religious families is so true. My family holds things I've done in my past over my head for so long.. always accusing me.. its like they'd rather me back addicted to drugs so they can harass me for being on drugs. (I just turned 36, 10 years sober), almost everytime something is misplaced they accuse me of theft then shame me for what I did 15 years ago. It really sucks, this Christmas I wont be joining my family because they've been accusing my gf of theft and we weren't anywhere near them when it happened.... now i have to print out documentation proving them wrong, that they fell victims to a scammer or card skimming, etc. All i can say is being shamed by your own family over and over again really sucks. I love this channel, i dont ever miss an episode from any of you.. the amount of insight i get from Keith and even the younglings really helps me push to be better. Ive learned to let a lot slide off, but here and there some things stick and bother me.
There is "religion" by works and then there is having a loving relationship with Jesus Christ. He gave His life so we can acknowledge our sin, believe, repent, and have assurance of eternal salvation by His grace through faith. We are not saved by our own works. It's about humility, grace, love and forgiveness. People/family members who continue to berate someone over past sins are not followers of Christ. God said that "he who the Son has set free is free indeed." I'm so sorry @northeastrailway87 that you had to suffer pain by prolonged bitterness of others.❤ And, also God said that "he has cast your sins into the sea of forgetfulness, to be remembered no more." I hope that Keith & Jayden don't allow the pious, pompous "religious" hypocrites (who Christ Himself condemned) to control and rob them of coming into the joy, peace and fullness of knowing and honoring Christ, loving His Word and abiding in His eternal promises. "I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. No man comes to the Father, except through Me." John 14:6 One more lesson for ALL of us. This one is on the power of the tongue. Tiny part of the human body, but is able to have a HUGE impact on the direction of our and others' lives and well-being😊🌺........ "Look at the ships also, though they are so great and are driven by strong winds, are still directed by a very small rudder wherever the inclination of the pilot desires." James 3:4 Love and prayers to the Z crew for continued safe passage!💙🙏⛵
Jack, I hope you have a great adventure! It sounds like a lot of hard work, but it's good to go through that experience too, especially when you're young. Learning how to problem solve and learn new things will set you up well in life.
I really enjoyed the around the table discussion part of the video. Those kids (including my granddaughter Jadyn) are wise beyond their years. They all spoke so well and expressed their true feelings with an open heart. Keith has a knack for drawing them into a deep conversation. I had a 94 year old friend that just loved sitting around and talking about different things with Jadyn. If you asked her she would tell you she enjoyed talking with him as well. I think it’s a good thing to bring young teen/adults into these type of discussions. Nice job on this video, I really enjoyed it….
Well done Mom & Dad. Getting your offspring to sit and chat, about "anything" is just so special. Having raised my own 2 children on board, from birth. Home (boat) skooling, where the both went to Uni, with my son (2nd born), returned with his partner, to take over the boat, after the death of the "love of my life" (mother) passed away. We never hid / watered down / lessened any subject raised by anyone on our boat/home. Like you two, very interesting parents, all subjects were open, from sex, politics, religion, language (naughty and natural), to anything about the cultures we encountered during our (my 30yrs) of sailing. With over 130 countries visited, learning so many languages and the nuances each culture brings. All of this, helped us to keep ourselves "centred" and balanced with all that we could. It was so very different (visa etc) when we started in 1985. Around the globe 13 times, along differnt lattitudes (under the 60deg south on one circumfrence), making nearly 500K nm along the way. The world is really a wonderful place and MORE should just get out there and see what is on offer. Keep up the entertaining vids. NOTE: in our time, no blogs / vlogs / social media stuff, it was all captured on stills and some "home movies", which helped to create the many story books we made along the way. Again thank you and keep having fun and be the good people you are.
Dear bdevil27, your comment just made me smile. I´m im my 20s and the life you picture is what I pursue to look back to when old. I´m far away from marriage and children but reading about people like you that followed this dream and had this adventurous life is really inspiring. You should write an autobiography I would be more than pleased to read it. Sending lots of love to you, your children and up there to your lost and loved ones - Marlena
@@highwaytohappiness4213 Oh they are there, the whole story, in 25 books, with pics. Also, 48 children (or adult) stories / colouring books. All were from real places and situations. Unlike current "social media" sailors/cruisers, where lots of things take forever to move from one place to another, as they have to retake/retake/alter the blogs/vlogs, as well as all the editting and this delays the time actually spent, making their own experiences. Most cruisers take 5-7 yrs to go around the globe. Our shortest trip around the globe was 4.5 months, due to the latitude we chose, below the southern 60 deg, close to the Antartica. Many maps / charts / electronic gadgets will suggest, the wind/currents go easterly, but below this latitude, there is a little known current/wind, which made this a relatively short circut and there were lots of different dangers "ice / ice bergs" etc. We did see many new and unusual creatures, polor bears, narwals, great southern whales and many penguin/seal species. This was just so magnificent for our 2 children and us as a family. Not many people venture "that far south", due to fear of the unknown. We only had to stop in SthAfrica & Faulklands, before getting back to Perth Aus for the start/finish. Not an official race, but one between a few boating friends. They all went east, we went west and beat them by about a month, hehehe.
I think Jacks new adventure with whales is very exciting. He needs sometime to grow outside and help him decide on his future (back off girls), please let him have Jack time!💙
The rare dynamic that you have is immediacy. Your togetherness extends for much of the time the distance of the boat. That's it. You are in essence forced together. I have spoken with farmers who talk about being together but they can escape through working the farm for day or days at a time to mull things out when there is tension. Your family has found a way to navigate the social immediacy in a healthy way for you as a family. There is also a terrific balance in your videos. I hope that the videos represent reality. Every person has a voice. Every voice is respected. I am certain if something were life/death related, the parents would exert authority but every person is respected. I'm also glad to see Kate has been gaining in her confidence to express herself. She has three dominant men in her life. That cannot be easy to navigate. I wish you great conversation, wisdom, and safe voyages. Peace my virtual friends.
Nice video thank you. I loved the conversation. I especially liked when Jadyn said that there are not a lot of kids that love life like they do. Loving life, enjoying life is a true blessing. Finn didn’t say much today though…I hope they all continue to publish on UA-cam so we can follow their adventures…
Jayden was quick to notice how Jack is Keith’s right hand man on the boat. She would really be impressed to know how much Anna had shown Jack the ropes before she went off to college. Next sibling up. Suggest she checks out some Anna episodes. ⛵️
The past few months you could reeaaally feel how finn‘s just over it. And there’s nothing wrong with that. I‘m excited to see where his path will go (if he chooses to keep doing youtube)
Wow, I just caught that. " I grew up in a trailer" fast forward, sailing the world with her family. Wow, just wow. How beautifully American and mobile is that. Much respect Renee and Keith, much respect. Thank you for that little unplanned dose of motivation. I needed that more than I can say, and I thank you.
The table talks as a group are by far our family’s favorite episodes! But we love watching all the episodes. Glory your an amazing young lady, we are cheering ya on from our living room. We love ya all. Thanks for sharing!🤗❤️
This is probably one of the best episodes I've watched. You have helped these girls to have a whole different outlook on life and be the kind of strong yet loving women that we all need in our lives. Thank You for the conversation. Hope everything went well in the Strait of Gibraltar. I see your made it to the Canaries.
Thank y'all for sharing. As a parent I am trying to raise our children to be thinkers and question everything. I really enjoy the way y'all are raising your family.
Wonderful to see such a well-adjusted group of young people! Talking intelligently, but also listening, thinking, without entitlement etc. All of them are going to go on and do great things in their lives of that I'm sure. Renee and Keith - you're doing them, and in extension "all of us", a great service, providing them with a nurturing environment, opportunities, as well as "putting them in gear", engaging their brains - well done and thank you to you both! /M
Keith, love the Hobie sticker on your pc. Now I see that you partners with them and yes I love the brand, product! I was fortunate in my life to be friends with Mr & Mrs Alter. Amazing people! I had two Hobie cats that I sailed all over Orange County, Ca down to Mexico. See you out on the water!
Some of us grew up in very toxic and dysfunctional family that we are still healing from decades laterYou are blessed to have a healthy family system .
Round Table Discussion: ABSOLUTELY GOLDEN. I never had that growing up, so there was LOT of knowledge which couldn't have been passed down, but wasn't. I started adulthood very knowledgeable i.e., book smart, but rather naive about too many critical things. My parents were like, "it's better if they learn it themselves." Having been an adult more than twice as long as a juvenile, I'm like, "No! I wished they'd passed down a lot more information about life! As it was, trying to get my parents' opinions on things was like trying to draw blood from turnips!"
I've been blessed as I think you guys are too, to be in a very close family dynamic where respect, values and kindness go a long way. We never had much growing up in terms of material possessions, nice clothes, fancy vacations or a lot of money but my parents worked hard for every penny they earned and were able to raise 5 kids who in the end never wanted for anything, love was enough. Not to say we didn't have difficult times such as eating bread and jam for dinner because there just wanted enough money for food or not having a bathroom in the house (we went outside in a lavatory) and washed ourselves in the kitchen sink. Looking back those were the best of times because we were all in it together and that's all that mattered. I see the same values in your children and they seem like well adjusted, thoughtful and caring young people. You have done an amazing job raising them so far and they are well prepared to step out into the world and follow their dreams.
related SO hard to what glory and jadyn were saying about surrounding yourself with friends that value travel & exploring. It's so hard to find those kind of people and I've honestly struggled a lot with that as well. glad they have been able to learn and grow with your family! I love watching your videos!
I think you both have done a fantastic job raising your children and teaching them what they need to know in life. Not all children feel they can go to their parents about certain things. Great job Renee and Keith. Looking forward to seeing many more videos just like this. . Until next week. I want to wish you a happy thanksgiving to all of you.
This was an AWESOME video ! I started sailing with my Dad before there were self tailing winches much less roller furling sails, lol. I am 65 now and really miss time on the water. The ocean is a wonderful and wise, and sometimes harsh teacher, but there is none better in my opinion. I follow many sailing vlogs for the vicarious experiences and those that come from Zatara are really, really good. I long for those days but as a somewhat physically limited cancer survivor, I think my ocean going days are pretty much over, so I appreciate y'all so very much. I have sailed about half of the S Pacific and Tonga was my very favorite spot I visited so I hope Jack goes for that job ! We had some awesome sailboat fishing adventures near Vavau. Keep up the fantastic content and I will surely keep watching. Fair winds and safe travels guys !
My favorite channels are the ones that promote family and honesty. It’s much needed and so important in today’s society. My children explored life in their early twenties, and returned to bless us with beautiful grandchildren, expanding our joy beyond what we could have ever imagined. Thank you so much for promoting family positivity. Love from Texas ❤🇨🇱❤
My friend's dad is from Tonga. He left the island on a ship and sailed for over a decade without telling his family where he was. He came back and they had a huge celebration for him. If Jack goes, have him ask about Petesa Fou Mahe. He recently passed in 2019. He was such an interesting guy!
Great episode Zatara gang. Always look forward to the weekly episode. It's pretty nice how you guys have those in depth conversations and show them. Look forward to next week.
Jack that sounds like a fantastic opportunity and I’m sure it will be a lot of work in an awesome place. Looking forward to the Canary Islands, the Atlantic crossing, and Caribbean vids. Great open discussions and agree with Jadyn and Glory, it’s hard to find people with a love for life. Donate for a Dream
This was a very fun video, especially the conversations - please show more! Also, I personally like it when Renee vlogs, it's what I like about Zatara. :)
Great discussion. It’s hard to give kids a chance to express themselves to adults. You have raised your kids very similarly to how we did ours. Keep it up, love the weekly updates.
How interesting that Finn is so uncommunicative here.. yet so open on his own channel. Not many sailing families would take such personal risks as on this episode.
I think he's over the 2 girls too. The welcoming of either of their arrival was off key for him and Kate. Not sure how much say they had in the decision.
Loved this episode you guys! Just seeing how you raise and grow your kids. My kids are getting to that age where I am always questioning whether I am doing this right. Seeing you guys open up was wonderful!
Great video crew..have fun..you'll miss it when it's gone..your all having a blast.. Kate n Finn enjoy the Rents..Jack enjoy Tonga..you'll be home before you know it ❤
Y'all are awesome, occasionally annoying (Keith? lol), love ya and my deepest respect for every one of you! Thinking Finn is somewhat "conflicted" at the moment... no worries, a bit of time and space... he's a very talented, smart and unique individual (you all are). "Growing up" is tough on everyone.
My wife and I are a lot like you guys. We are super open with our kids, they tell us everything and we wouldn't have it any other way. They know the ups and downs.
id LOVE to watch more episodes with deep conversations like these! Its like your always talking about how you have deep conversations but i wanna know why they are ahahah. Thanks!
Especially enjoyed the table talk in this video, both Glory and Jadyn really highlighted how rare your family is...and all of you should be proud. I think Jack, Finn and Kate have an idea from spending time with the crew's that have come out...but it will really set in once they leave and head out on their own adventures. I'm sure Anna had some adjusting and can share with her siblings some of her lessons learned but we all walk different paths and some lessons have to be learned individually. I really believe that Renee and Keith have set up their kids as best as they can to succeed in life, it's not guaranteed but they're a couple chapters ahead of their peers in many ways.
I Love watching and following your channel. Always excited when i see a new upload. I have enjoyed following you guys for the past few years. Y'all are the best❣️👍😊
Thank hod had the fish finder on so no sharks . My heart go’s out too you all for fighting any fears even when you first started . You kids have learned more in life lesson then most of us & I can’t even imagine doing what your family has done for fear alone . 👍thanks for sharing . I am picturing Keith & Renee’s life being empty nesters & visiting kids no matter what their life choices are & still sailing .I could be wrong but that’s what I see for now . If I missed any undated on Anna I apologize but hope all is well in her life please tell her your Viewer’s miss her I know I do.
Great job Mama Renee ( as usual ) congratulations on your job offer Jack! Go for it man. Finn? I am a fan, love your music. I was one of the youngest also, but had a slightly different experience. Treasure your time a little more with mom and pop, you don't know what you've lost 'til it's gone. It may be the edit... but it also looked like you disrespected your mom's upbringing a little. You probably have already figured this wasn't your best look. Be smart, polite, learn fast. Welcome to the adult world. These are things we all need to do (and get better at, it's an ongoing process 😅😅)..🤗🤗
Love your channel, outstanding production and excellent content! Your family is very different that the majority of families - here are some highlights: 1. You are financially independent - you don't have to worry about if your are going to have enough to pay the next months mortgage payment - 2. You live on a boat, constant vision into each others lives and aware of each others emotional state 3. You have seen the world, first hand and are much more aware of how the world lives 4. You home school - this is wonderful thing, and your children are amazing, well read with excellent life skills, but they have not experienced the social environment of the traditional education and how that can have a good and bad impact on their growth and development into adults. 5. You share your live on social media and have over 500,000 followers (so you are kinda famous!) = These things and many others form the family dynamic - We don't see everything through the lens of UA-cam, but rom the outside, you are all blessed to live the life you do and your children are more ready to be productive adults than many others.
Yes! More discussions like this!! I’m a mom of little ones just figuring out how to raise them and asking questions on how to do it. I love to hear from the kids mouths.
Thank you for this video, you said some things that I really needed to hear. I wish that when I was teenager I could have had some the same discussions that you had in this video or just have discussions about anything the way you do. I don’t know if you guys realize it, but you are wise beyond your years and are having a much stronger positive impact on people than you realize.
So many people making assumptions about why Finn was quiet this week. Folks, everyone has one of those days where they are happy to listen and be part of the conversation without contributing. Nothing wrong with that. If it was something else then as they are such a tight-nit family they will deal as such. Good luck to Finn on what ever he chooses!! Vanlife it all over the world if you so choose. 🎉
This was amazing. I enjoyed listening to the discussion. I love Finn's background music. It adds to the video without being overpowering... Hope that makes sense. Renee thank you for letting us know this Telegram stuff is not you all. There is a lesson... There are a ton of bad people out there trying scan after scam.
@@pjritts1 Naaa i feel like Finn just doesnt really wanna plan everything about his upcoming Van Life and doesnt want to put any expectations for him or the viewers. Thats why he continously said "I guess well see" or something like that. Meaning He just knows that He will do Van Life soon and then see where it goes, which I think is totally fine :)
Hi friends! Thanks for watching this week! Please know we DO NOT have a Telegram account so do not respond to any sort of comment replies from someone trying to imitate us. Thanks!
~Renee💕
Can you pin this to the top of the page?
Why do people do stuff like that. Just enjoy the content.
Yes, the telegram told me I was a WINNER!😮
Thanks Renee bloody scammers, we tweeted when we started to ask some pertinent questions odd which they were not able to answer, like what underpants does Keith wear? We all know that Keith only wears Aussie Budgie smugglers 😂
Yep I just told them, when their account gets a check mark we can talk, otherwise GO GET A JOB! 😉
Good Lord people give Finn a break. He is just becoming of age, lots of decisions, college, no college, van life, no van life, leaving mom, dad, family and the only life he has known. It’s not like when your parents live down the street from your new apartment, they will continue traveling and maybe Finn is contemplating everything including this separation in his head. My heart goes out to him.
I agree... none of these young people should be pressured to decide what the rest of their life will be, like there's some kind of deadline. It's ridiculous to expect that of anyone, and people should just figure it out naturally, whenever they realize what they truly want.
He just wants to be happy and free. I get whats up. I am going through similair behaviour that he is, I can tell. You go Finn, on the right track :)
Finn is a beautiful young soul. He needs space I sense that from this video. He will succeed no matter what. He has the talent and support to do so
For me, getting out from under my parents' excessive controlling was enough of a push to leave home @ 17 & never look back. I joined the military @ 19, married @ 20, etc.
yea cause being a bum is a real profession!
Finn’s dive was EPIC. Dead darkness, 30’ in freezing cold water. Very nice Finn
I agree, he made that look effortless
The main difference between Keith and Renee and a lot of parents is that you both see your kids as people. You treat them with respect and as equals. I don't see the "because I'm the parent" or "because I said so" that a lot of young adults get when asking questions or wanting advice. Your kids can have emotions and opinions that you don't agree with and that seems to even make the bond stronger in the end. It's amazing to see and I wish I could have had this bond with my parents.
So happy for this opportunity for Jack. I hope he goes for it.
It is so refreshing to see an honest and open discussion without sparring, regrets or humiliation. Brazo!!!
How refreshing it is to see Jack's take on his parents' advice. It took having a kid of my own to realize my parents had already walked in my shoes.
Fake Zatara profile probably based in Nigeria
@@HamburgerHelperDeathI go through to every comment and report it as spam.
I told Jack on his channel the the best person in the world on the topic of making money was his father.
Liked the Keith’s lid (hat) in this episode - looks stately.
Loved hearing the crew’s views and opinions! What an awesome adventure you’ll have in Tonga Jack. Making money doing something you actually love is just like the rest of your life. (The 1%, hardly normal, non mainstream…) So happy for you.
Finn buddy. Been in that chair you were sitting in, glad you got up and left. Sometimes there isn't enough space or too many cameras. A guy can't be "on" all the time. When the side you don't want to show the camera slips on, it makes you more relatable, respectable for not saying things you'd regret later. "We'll see" .....epic. Being in the fall going into winter of my life, it's very fulfilling to share the experience someone in the spring of theirs working it out. I enjoy what you create, Love who you are. Take care all, thanks for the videos.
Finn, LOVE your music and your kind, gentle spirit. You’re awesome! God bless you and everyone onboard Zatara.
You kids are so fortunate to have Keith and Renee foster these deep thought provoking conversations, it’s more valuable than you can imagine. At 56 I’m learning now how not having parents present in my childhood created voids in my life, I thought just survival was normal.
Be Blessed
Another difference between the Zatara family and crew is that they are NOT like the typical American family. Back in the States, the parents usually get in their car and drive to work and the kids go to school. Everyone goes their separate ways when they wake up, to the time they eat dinner. Dad goes off to work -- Mom goes off to work - kid one goes to school then to soccer - kid two goes to school then to dance and maybe scouts. With everyone hopefully making it home by supper time.
The Zatara family and crew wake up together -- do chores on the boat - eat all three meals on the boat, play together on the boat with sailing, fishing, snorkeling, vegging on the boat, fixing things that break on the boat. . . . . . Your day-to-day existence - work, play, eat, breathe, is together on the boat. The average American family never spends so much time together in the same space. This makes a huge difference in a parent and child - young or older child's relationship.
So does youtube pay for all this traveling? Or do all the visitors on the boat pay to be there?
They used to live like that until they changed their lives. You have to choose if you want the 9 to 5 or you don't then figure out how to make that work.
I think this may have been one of my most favorite episodes so far and that's really saying a lot! Loved the honest and frank conversations that you all have at the "roundtable". Best wishes from Indiana! Fair Winds and Following Seas, Zatara!!
@sailing_zatara__ I've dealt with you before and I know you're a scammer. If the crew of Zatara needed to speak to me, they have my personal email address. Buzz off, you have now been outed!!
We need more of these discussions! Wonderful episode!
facts. agreed. please do more of that, there's an audience for it!
While I'm excited for them to start their own adventures it's also a little bittersweet knowing this Zatara journey is in for a big change in a few months.
These are the most Mature Young people I've ever watched on youtube. Hands down. What Jaydn said about religious families is so true. My family holds things I've done in my past over my head for so long.. always accusing me.. its like they'd rather me back addicted to drugs so they can harass me for being on drugs. (I just turned 36, 10 years sober), almost everytime something is misplaced they accuse me of theft then shame me for what I did 15 years ago. It really sucks, this Christmas I wont be joining my family because they've been accusing my gf of theft and we weren't anywhere near them when it happened.... now i have to print out documentation proving them wrong, that they fell victims to a scammer or card skimming, etc.
All i can say is being shamed by your own family over and over again really sucks.
I love this channel, i dont ever miss an episode from any of you.. the amount of insight i get from Keith and even the younglings really helps me push to be better. Ive learned to let a lot slide off, but here and there some things stick and bother me.
There is "religion" by works and then there is having a loving relationship with Jesus Christ. He gave His life so we can acknowledge our sin, believe, repent, and have assurance of eternal salvation by His grace through faith. We are not saved by our own works. It's about humility, grace, love and forgiveness. People/family members who continue to berate someone over past sins are not followers of Christ. God said that "he who the Son has set free is free indeed."
I'm so sorry @northeastrailway87 that you had to suffer pain by prolonged bitterness of others.❤
And, also God said that "he has cast your sins into the sea of forgetfulness, to be remembered no more." I hope that Keith & Jayden don't allow the pious, pompous "religious" hypocrites (who Christ Himself condemned) to control and rob them of coming into the joy, peace and fullness of knowing and honoring Christ, loving His Word and abiding in His eternal promises.
"I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. No man comes to the Father, except through Me." John 14:6
One more lesson for ALL of us. This one is on the power of the tongue. Tiny part of the human body, but is able to have a HUGE impact on the direction of our and others' lives and well-being😊🌺........
"Look at the ships also, though they are so great and are driven by strong winds, are still directed by a very small rudder wherever the inclination of the pilot desires." James 3:4
Love and prayers to the Z crew for continued safe passage!💙🙏⛵
Jack, I hope you have a great adventure! It sounds like a lot of hard work, but it's good to go through that experience too, especially when you're young. Learning how to problem solve and learn new things will set you up well in life.
I really enjoyed the around the table discussion part of the video. Those kids (including my granddaughter Jadyn) are wise beyond their years. They all spoke so well and expressed their true feelings with an open heart. Keith has a knack for drawing them into a deep conversation. I had a 94 year old friend that just loved sitting around and talking about different things with Jadyn. If you asked her she would tell you she enjoyed talking with him as well. I think it’s a good thing to bring young teen/adults into these type of discussions. Nice job on this video, I really enjoyed it….
Well done Mom & Dad. Getting your offspring to sit and chat, about "anything" is just so special. Having raised my own 2 children on board, from birth. Home (boat) skooling, where the both went to Uni, with my son (2nd born), returned with his partner, to take over the boat, after the death of the "love of my life" (mother) passed away. We never hid / watered down / lessened any subject raised by anyone on our boat/home. Like you two, very interesting parents, all subjects were open, from sex, politics, religion, language (naughty and natural), to anything about the cultures we encountered during our (my 30yrs) of sailing. With over 130 countries visited, learning so many languages and the nuances each culture brings. All of this, helped us to keep ourselves "centred" and balanced with all that we could.
It was so very different (visa etc) when we started in 1985. Around the globe 13 times, along differnt lattitudes (under the 60deg south on one circumfrence), making nearly 500K nm along the way. The world is really a wonderful place and MORE should just get out there and see what is on offer. Keep up the entertaining vids. NOTE: in our time, no blogs / vlogs / social media stuff, it was all captured on stills and some "home movies", which helped to create the many story books we made along the way. Again thank you and keep having fun and be the good people you are.
Dear bdevil27,
your comment just made me smile. I´m im my 20s and the life you picture is what I pursue to look back to when old. I´m far away from marriage and children but reading about people like you that followed this dream and had this adventurous life is really inspiring. You should write an autobiography I would be more than pleased to read it.
Sending lots of love to you, your children and up there to your lost and loved ones
- Marlena
@@highwaytohappiness4213 Oh they are there, the whole story, in 25 books, with pics. Also, 48 children (or adult) stories / colouring books. All were from real places and situations. Unlike current "social media" sailors/cruisers, where lots of things take forever to move from one place to another, as they have to retake/retake/alter the blogs/vlogs, as well as all the editting and this delays the time actually spent, making their own experiences. Most cruisers take 5-7 yrs to go around the globe. Our shortest trip around the globe was 4.5 months, due to the latitude we chose, below the southern 60 deg, close to the Antartica. Many maps / charts / electronic gadgets will suggest, the wind/currents go easterly, but below this latitude, there is a little known current/wind, which made this a relatively short circut and there were lots of different dangers "ice / ice bergs" etc. We did see many new and unusual creatures, polor bears, narwals, great southern whales and many penguin/seal species. This was just so magnificent for our 2 children and us as a family. Not many people venture "that far south", due to fear of the unknown. We only had to stop in SthAfrica & Faulklands, before getting back to Perth Aus for the start/finish. Not an official race, but one between a few boating friends. They all went east, we went west and beat them by about a month, hehehe.
This sounds truly amazing! Its always worth to leave the current and do things differently. Very inspiring!! :)
I think Jacks new adventure with whales is very exciting. He needs sometime to grow outside and help him decide on his future (back off girls), please let him have Jack time!💙
The rare dynamic that you have is immediacy. Your togetherness extends for much of the time the distance of the boat. That's it. You are in essence forced together. I have spoken with farmers who talk about being together but they can escape through working the farm for day or days at a time to mull things out when there is tension. Your family has found a way to navigate the social immediacy in a healthy way for you as a family. There is also a terrific balance in your videos. I hope that the videos represent reality. Every person has a voice. Every voice is respected. I am certain if something were life/death related, the parents would exert authority but every person is respected.
I'm also glad to see Kate has been gaining in her confidence to express herself. She has three dominant men in her life. That cannot be easy to navigate.
I wish you great conversation, wisdom, and safe voyages. Peace my virtual friends.
Nice video thank you. I loved the conversation. I especially liked when Jadyn said that there are not a lot of kids that love life like they do. Loving life, enjoying life is a true blessing. Finn didn’t say much today though…I hope they all continue to publish on UA-cam so we can follow their adventures…
@sailing_zatara........ sure
Jayden was quick to notice how Jack is Keith’s right hand man on the boat. She would really be impressed to know how much Anna had shown Jack the ropes before she went off to college. Next sibling up. Suggest she checks out some Anna episodes. ⛵️
the flashlight on the bottom was a really beautiful image. Of course the reality wasn't the best feeling. Safe travels Zatara!
The past few months you could reeaaally feel how finn‘s just over it. And there’s nothing wrong with that. I‘m excited to see where his path will go (if he chooses to keep doing youtube)
Wow, I just caught that. " I grew up in a trailer" fast forward, sailing the world with her family. Wow, just wow. How beautifully American and mobile is that. Much respect Renee and Keith, much respect. Thank you for that little unplanned dose of motivation. I needed that more than I can say, and I thank you.
The table talks as a group are by far our family’s favorite episodes! But we love watching all the episodes. Glory your an amazing young lady, we are cheering ya on from our living room. We love ya all. Thanks for sharing!🤗❤️
This is probably one of the best episodes I've watched. You have helped these girls to have a whole different outlook on life and be the kind of strong yet loving women that we all need in our lives. Thank You for the conversation. Hope everything went well in the Strait of Gibraltar. I see your made it to the Canaries.
Renee, your videos have been such a source of entertainment for me. I watched for years now. I absolutely love all of your videos.
Thank y'all for sharing. As a parent I am trying to raise our children to be thinkers and question everything. I really enjoy the way y'all are raising your family.
More videos like this please. Love seeing this side of the crew.
Wonderful to see such a well-adjusted group of young people! Talking intelligently, but also listening, thinking, without entitlement etc. All of them are going to go on and do great things in their lives of that I'm sure. Renee and Keith - you're doing them, and in extension "all of us", a great service, providing them with a nurturing environment, opportunities, as well as "putting them in gear", engaging their brains - well done and thank you to you both!
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Keith, love the Hobie sticker on your pc. Now I see that you partners with them and yes I love the brand, product! I was fortunate in my life to be friends with Mr & Mrs Alter. Amazing people! I had two Hobie cats that I sailed all over Orange County, Ca down to Mexico. See you out on the water!
nice conversation with a fabulous family. I love how you have raised your kids and the openness you all have. Safe travels.
Some of us grew up in very toxic and dysfunctional family that we are still healing from decades laterYou are blessed to have a healthy family system .
@sailing_zatara........ no
Great job Finn! Great to have seen him grow up into such a great young man. Cheers everyone!
I loved this episode. You and Keith are such great models of how to talk with your kids. I love the honesty and acceptance. It’s beautiful stuff.
Absolute awesome parents...
Round Table Discussion: ABSOLUTELY GOLDEN. I never had that growing up, so there was LOT of knowledge which couldn't have been passed down, but wasn't. I started adulthood very knowledgeable i.e., book smart, but rather naive about too many critical things. My parents were like, "it's better if they learn it themselves." Having been an adult more than twice as long as a juvenile, I'm like, "No! I wished they'd passed down a lot more information about life! As it was, trying to get my parents' opinions on things was like trying to draw blood from turnips!"
Jack I can’t wait to see your new adventure videos!! ❤ Love all the Z crew!! ❤️ Finn I do hope you include us on your new adventures too!!
I've been blessed as I think you guys are too, to be in a very close family dynamic where respect, values and kindness go a long way. We never had much growing up in terms of material possessions, nice clothes, fancy vacations or a lot of money but my parents worked hard for every penny they earned and were able to raise 5 kids who in the end never wanted for anything, love was enough. Not to say we didn't have difficult times such as eating bread and jam for dinner because there just wanted enough money for food or not having a bathroom in the house (we went outside in a lavatory) and washed ourselves in the kitchen sink. Looking back those were the best of times because we were all in it together and that's all that mattered. I see the same values in your children and they seem like well adjusted, thoughtful and caring young people. You have done an amazing job raising them so far and they are well prepared to step out into the world and follow their dreams.
Great conversations. Good work, Keith and Renee!!
Y'all have made the right decision to live on boat. This world is a little crazy right now on land. Love your channel and thanks from North Carolina!
related SO hard to what glory and jadyn were saying about surrounding yourself with friends that value travel & exploring. It's so hard to find those kind of people and I've honestly struggled a lot with that as well. glad they have been able to learn and grow with your family! I love watching your videos!
I think you both have done a fantastic job raising your children and teaching them what they need to know in life. Not all children feel they can go to their parents about certain things. Great job Renee and Keith. Looking forward to seeing many more videos just like this. . Until next week. I want to wish you a happy thanksgiving to all of you.
Go Jack. That sounds like a great job/adventure. Well done! Will look for the footage.
Woah I’m Tongan that’s amazing Jack has such an opportunity to do something as awesome as whale watching there!
This was an AWESOME video ! I started sailing with my Dad before there were self tailing winches much less roller furling sails, lol. I am 65 now and really miss time on the water. The ocean is a wonderful and wise, and sometimes harsh teacher, but there is none better in my opinion. I follow many sailing vlogs for the vicarious experiences and those that come from Zatara are really, really good. I long for those days but as a somewhat physically limited cancer survivor, I think my ocean going days are pretty much over, so I appreciate y'all so very much. I have sailed about half of the S Pacific and Tonga was my very favorite spot I visited so I hope Jack goes for that job ! We had some awesome sailboat fishing adventures near Vavau. Keep up the fantastic content and I will surely keep watching. Fair winds and safe travels guys !
My favorite channels are the ones that promote family and honesty. It’s much needed and so important in today’s society. My children explored life in their early twenties, and returned to bless us with beautiful grandchildren, expanding our joy beyond what we could have ever imagined. Thank you so much for promoting family positivity. Love from Texas ❤🇨🇱❤
My friend's dad is from Tonga. He left the island on a ship and sailed for over a decade without telling his family where he was. He came back and they had a huge celebration for him. If Jack goes, have him ask about Petesa Fou Mahe. He recently passed in 2019. He was such an interesting guy!
Great episode Zatara gang. Always look forward to the weekly episode. It's pretty nice how you guys have those in depth conversations and show them. Look forward to next week.
Finn with the light rescue was stunningly beautiful for the lens. Side order of background music didn’t hurt.
I've been watching your videos for years, this has been the most honest so far.
Really enjoy watching your family, and extended family/crew, living and working, playing together!! Great vibes always! Love it
Great to see the group conversation very enlightening.
30's and no kites? My heart is broken. Though you all are amazing and I appricate another one!
Keith is like my uncle was when I was young ! Lots of discussion about things I wasn’t comfortable with! But now I miss those talks we had!❤️😎
Jack that sounds like a fantastic opportunity and I’m sure it will be a lot of work in an awesome place. Looking forward to the Canary Islands, the Atlantic crossing, and Caribbean vids. Great open discussions and agree with Jadyn and Glory, it’s hard to find people with a love for life.
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You are a good man Keith!
This was a very fun video, especially the conversations - please show more! Also, I personally like it when Renee vlogs, it's what I like about Zatara. :)
Great discussion. It’s hard to give kids a chance to express themselves to adults. You have raised your kids very similarly to how we did ours. Keep it up, love the weekly updates.
How interesting that Finn is so uncommunicative here.. yet so open on his own channel.
Not many sailing families would take such personal risks as on this episode.
Finn is just just too cool to fake enjoying this lol
I think he's over the 2 girls too. The welcoming of either of their arrival was off key for him and Kate. Not sure how much say they had in the decision.
Is Finn possibly wishing Maddie was there
@@jaygirlization Exactly what I was thinking. 💞
This guy is on camera constantly. Expecting him to be upbeat 24/7 isn’t fair.
Loved this episode you guys! Just seeing how you raise and grow your kids. My kids are getting to that age where I am always questioning whether I am doing this right. Seeing you guys open up was wonderful!
You ARE Blessed. Thanks for sharing.
Great video crew..have fun..you'll miss it when it's gone..your all having a blast..
Kate n Finn enjoy the Rents..Jack enjoy Tonga..you'll be home before you know it ❤
Y'all are awesome, occasionally annoying (Keith? lol), love ya and my deepest respect for every one of you! Thinking Finn is somewhat "conflicted" at the moment... no worries, a bit of time and space... he's a very talented, smart and unique individual (you all are). "Growing up" is tough on everyone.
Renee!!! I loved the round table discussions! I’d love to see more even when the special guests are gone! I love love love these discussions! ❤
My wife and I are a lot like you guys. We are super open with our kids, they tell us everything and we wouldn't have it any other way. They know the ups and downs.
Same for myself and my daughter.
id LOVE to watch more episodes with deep conversations like these! Its like your always talking about how you have deep conversations but i wanna know why they are ahahah. Thanks!
I love the connection here, it is so beautiful it made me cry
Especially enjoyed the table talk in this video, both Glory and Jadyn really highlighted how rare your family is...and all of you should be proud. I think Jack, Finn and Kate have an idea from spending time with the crew's that have come out...but it will really set in once they leave and head out on their own adventures. I'm sure Anna had some adjusting and can share with her siblings some of her lessons learned but we all walk different paths and some lessons have to be learned individually. I really believe that Renee and Keith have set up their kids as best as they can to succeed in life, it's not guaranteed but they're a couple chapters ahead of their peers in many ways.
Thank you for another great video Renee. Looking forward to seeing you get ready for the big ocean passage ⛵🌊
I have watched all your videos never posted a comment but I loved the honesty and the Q and A of this video.
I Love watching and following your channel. Always excited when i see a new upload.
I have enjoyed following you guys for the past few years. Y'all are the best❣️👍😊
@sailing_zatara__ what's up?
Thank hod had the fish finder on so no sharks . My heart go’s out too you all for fighting any fears even when you first started . You kids have learned more in life lesson then most of us & I can’t even imagine doing what your family has done for fear alone . 👍thanks for sharing . I am picturing Keith & Renee’s life being empty nesters & visiting kids no matter what their life choices are & still sailing .I could be wrong but that’s what I see for now . If I missed any undated on Anna I apologize but hope all is well in her life please tell her your Viewer’s miss her I know I do.
Yeah i missed Her too
Loved your little heart to heart, great fam ❤.
All the girls started chiming in about going too and Jack's quietly thinking "Hey Hey Hey... this is MY gig, slow your roll girls!" LOL
Great job Mama Renee ( as usual ) congratulations on your job offer Jack! Go for it man. Finn? I am a fan, love your music. I was one of the youngest also, but had a slightly different experience. Treasure your time a little more with mom and pop, you don't know what you've lost 'til it's gone. It may be the edit... but it also looked like you disrespected your mom's upbringing a little. You probably have already figured this wasn't your best look. Be smart, polite, learn fast. Welcome to the adult world. These are things we all need to do (and get better at, it's an ongoing process 😅😅)..🤗🤗
Love your channel, outstanding production and excellent content! Your family is very different that the majority of families - here are some highlights: 1. You are financially independent - you don't have to worry about if your are going to have enough to pay the next months mortgage payment - 2. You live on a boat, constant vision into each others lives and aware of each others emotional state 3. You have seen the world, first hand and are much more aware of how the world lives 4. You home school - this is wonderful thing, and your children are amazing, well read with excellent life skills, but they have not experienced the social environment of the traditional education and how that can have a good and bad impact on their growth and development into adults. 5. You share your live on social media and have over 500,000 followers (so you are kinda famous!) = These things and many others form the family dynamic - We don't see everything through the lens of UA-cam, but rom the outside, you are all blessed to live the life you do and your children are more ready to be productive adults than many others.
Awesome! would love to see Jack and the gang in Tonga! Amazing family, you Z's; bravo Keith and Renee.
I loved seeing the discussion as I'd like to do that with my own children.
❤ Good job Finn!! ❤
Such a sweet family
Yes! More discussions like this!! I’m a mom of little ones just figuring out how to raise them and asking questions on how to do it. I love to hear from the kids mouths.
Thank you for this video, you said some things that I really needed to hear. I wish that when I was teenager I could have had some the same discussions that you had in this video or just have discussions about anything the way you do. I don’t know if you guys realize it, but you are wise beyond your years and are having a much stronger positive impact on people than you realize.
Maybe the best video ever by the Z crew. Safe travels crossing the Atlantic.!
So many people making assumptions about why Finn was quiet this week. Folks, everyone has one of those days where they are happy to listen and be part of the conversation without contributing. Nothing wrong with that.
If it was something else then as they are such a tight-nit family they will deal as such.
Good luck to Finn on what ever he chooses!! Vanlife it all over the world if you so choose. 🎉
Loved the suspense in intro 😂
Seeing a new Sailing Zatara upload at the top of my UA-cam feed is always the best.
I luv the open family rap chat with everyone...truly amazing adventures
Great episode with frank discussions and open dialog.
A really interesting and informative episode, listening to you all talk together. Thanks
Kate is way cool! The most zen member of the team by far 😎
Love those honest round table discussions : )
This was amazing. I enjoyed listening to the discussion. I love Finn's background music. It adds to the video without being overpowering... Hope that makes sense.
Renee thank you for letting us know this Telegram stuff is not you all. There is a lesson... There are a ton of bad people out there trying scan after scam.
Finn looked like he was too tired for the round table discussion 😂
I think he was just absorbing the whole conversation.
@@pjritts1 Naaa i feel like Finn just doesnt really wanna plan everything about his upcoming Van Life and doesnt want to put any expectations for him or the viewers. Thats why he continously said "I guess well see" or something like that. Meaning He just knows that He will do Van Life soon and then see where it goes, which I think is totally fine :)
He's probably gotta figure out his finances first. Vans are not cheap. Oh, and you have to drive them. You know, with a driver's license...
I think Finn always looked nonplussed unless he is leading the direction of the conversation and when he can't run around saying lesh go
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Greetings from Southern Thailand...catching up on your journeys... cheers mates
I love the discussion please show us more❤❤
Massive W to Finn and Kate for the matching overalls.
Awesome video guys!!! See y'all next time.
We were in Cartagena in May and absolutely loved it. Beautiful small town vibes with great food and wines.