In case we didn't make it clear in the video, we are VERY GRATEFUL to have been allowed into Australia. While some of the Government decisions about Hotel Quarantine didn't make sense to us, it was a price we were happy to pay to get into the country. We went in with our eyes wide open, and we are genuinely appreciative to have been given the opportunity to enter. Thank you Australia. ~Seth & crew
I understand how you feel frustrated, but you have to understand that the chain of evidence to the government doesn't start until you show up at their doorstep. Even though you've been at sea for 14 days doesn't mean you haven't met anyone along the way, to the government they only trust what they control, and to enter, it's the price you have to pay to get in. Yes, you are grateful and I don't deny that, and yes, common sense is that you are free from covid, but you have to live with the price of entry. Take a look at the United States, land border ports of entry are closed until September 21 for non-essential travel. I'm a Canadian, we've allowed fully vaccinated US citizens to come visit Canada, the US, however has not reciprocated the gesture, does that make sense?
Don't worry, many of us Australians aren't at all grateful to be subjected to the current totalitarianism control mechanism of covid-19. Voicing your distaste with the currently flawed system wouldn't at all be unreasonable.
@@kojiho604 Then why do so many other countries count time at sea? If we are a risk, why allow someone else to move our "contaminated" boat the next day? Why expose my family to a hotel system that has proven time and again it can spread the disease? No, it still makes zero sense.
Great video and thank you for your very open, patient approach to each country as they battle with Covid in their own way. I’m an Aussie with family where you entered and all around although I am living in Canada - I’m seeing it from 2 perspectives. It’s hard to say which Country has the balance correct in the way they approached lock downs, quarantine, etc. Either way, great to see the kids and yourselves enjoy the Aussie friendship and country. If Kookaburra’s were any cooler of a creature they’d need “sunnies…”
I dont know if I will ever visit Australia again. First off, they probably wont let me, second, they have gone full communist tyrannical authoritarian. Australia used to be an awsome country. Loved their Aussie spirit. Now......not so much.
Australia is in fact an incredibly bureaucratic country with convoluted rules and regulations that don't make much sense at the best of times. The only way of dealing with it and keeping your sanity is, at it seems, YOUR way: keep calm and deal with it all in good cheer. You can't fight it so you may as well just go with the flow...
You handled quarantine and our crazy beaurocratic rules with such good cheer. I'm sure it was hard and know how grateful you were and still are.Your boys always make us smile and your videos are so great. Hope we see you again somehow somewhere 😎🌴🌬⛵⚓🐾
Good that you stayed calm ond collected when dealing with your arrival formalities - unlike some. Strange they needed so many as when entering via airports in normal times you go face to face with one maybe 2 officials. I guess they were all on overtime *and* they got a ride on a police boat. I note with interest that the taxi driver was unmasked - that is how the present outbreak in Victoria and NSW arrived in the country - an unmasked limo driver transfering infected aircrew.
I always enjoy the reaction when you watch someone see a kangaroo for the first time! Something we just take for granted. I appreciate that you went through all the red tape/quarantine with good grace and gratitude. X
8k, there's money in pandemics. I thought it funny that you were locked away because you might be contaminated but Archer could bed boarded and moved and wasn't considered contaminated. These sure are off times but it's good to see you got through it all.
Your elastic disposition from traveling and likely also your initial personality is refreshing. Thanks for accepting each culture as they are, each are a story to live and enjoy. Mark Twain had a great quote about this, worth finding for many, the horizons can get close if we’re not careful. Safe travels.
Another Great video from one of my favorite families on UA-cam!!! Wow Police even escorted you out of the hotel after quarantine!. What was that all about? I am curious to know how many days did it take Zahra to arrive in Australia after you?
Utterly insane that you had to leave Archer anchored with two hours notice.... but were allowed to have friends move it the next day - surely if you’d had Covid, it’d have been all over the surfaces in Archer?? Anyway, glad they let you guys in and you’re having a great time (although $350 for a water park?? Crazy prices). I can’t wait to get back home to Aus for a visit at some point, but not while all this border madness is going on!
Going on 4 weeks dealing with my COVID infection and now the wife and 5 year old, these videos put us (in our minds at least)back in salty air with a sheet in my hands. FYI, the doors between hotel rooms can be locked, albeit thin walled, if you ever wanted to play parental scrabble....or take action on the expressed frustration there within ;) Many strong opinions are out there regarding COVID. I would suggest to have the tendency to temper views of the approaches taken for mitigation until we put the virus well astern of us. More especially if unaffected or mildly affected. Survivor bias is almost as powerful, if not more powerful, as confirmation bias, and applies to both the mildly afflicted and the gravely afflicted.
I know we all had a whinge about Queensland being locked down so tight but happy the Authorities allowing the sailing fraternity to get in,, Enjoy your stay in Aussie ,,
way more fun! how come they allowed so many people inside the other park? what about the 6’ apart from strangers? loved the hugging of the TV! also love how the boys are interested in the wildlife but respectful. 🦩
I love the boys and Elizabeth’s narration! Seth is like a big kid, actually Elizabeth has 4 boys to watch over, LOL. What an adventure you all are having! You guys are doing life right! “Fantastic Sailing Family”!
G’day ! Welcome to Australia guys. Lovely family !! So nice to see all that positive energy you put into those boys. Hope your stay with us is safe and enjoyable. ⚓️
Am I understanding this right? You were sailing on a boat for 9 days with just your family and you still have to quarantine even though you basically just did? Common sense in Australia is gone. (Commented this before finishing the video)
We visited the Pacific islands back in the early fifties as children. Only it was to be close to our father who was in the Navy. He served in WW 2 island hopping flotilla and the Korean conflict invasion. It wasn't a fun thing like you had.
Hey Seth and family, we Aussies are very grateful you were able to come to this wonderful country. Hope you have a great time here! Lovely video thanks for posting. Love following you guys. Great family. Keep at it mate.
@69lure Again, why are you blaming us for the rules your government is setting? They allowed us in. They allowed us space in the Q system. They are the ones keeping you from leaving. They are the ones keeping you from moving state to state. Stop blaming the foreigner for your Australian problems and write your leaders instead. (Before I ban you from whining in our videos ever again, please consider what I have said). ~Seth
Sailing with the family would be amazing!! We currently are traveling full time in a camper but sailing country to country would be out of this world! ❤️
Armed Hotel POLICE??!!! Is it to safeguard the guests or to show... "Hey we are in charge here" (in a negative way) i am glad your familoy has been able to nurture the positive aspects that were there.
So awesome that some South Africans helped you out with moving Archer. You probably know this, but an Impi is a soldier from the Zulu tribe, and also the name of an incredible song from Johnny Clegg, a South African music legend!!! I saw the name of their boat and knew immediately that they must be South African!
Lol Total balls hey? As a familly you'd already quarantined at sea Total joke Alot of countries implemented this My friend sailed solo to caribean from uk and guess what?? Same shit!!! Junk hey?
@@TheSailingFamily I don’t do well with authoritarian’s,and vice versa. China and North Korea would be more interesting to me……..if I ever felt like visiting a Country with a cowed, communistic populace. My 13 year old plays online games with Aussie’s sometimes, and those kids censor themselves, and are very fearful of ‘big brother’ government. For good reason, probably. Have you read the Legislation passed last week, giving the authorities unlimited power to invade/ manipulate their citizens’ social media? Not to mention the massive, moronic, hypocritical Covidiocy laws being enforced. It’s a tyrannical sh*tshow………none, for us, thank you.
It’s not about quarantine, it’s about the new world order. It’s to disrupt, divide and conquer and confuse you under an authoritarian rule of medical tyranny to blanket cover all common law. The UN handbook of world wide tyranny. Vaccine passport is the vessel to a social digital credit score and a one world government of totalitarian rule. The vaccine itself serving as another purpose also but I don’t think you’re ready for that truth so I won’t say anything. It’s a scary situation we are in. Don’t comply!
Welcome to the Gold Coast guys, as a subscriber it was pretty cool to see you come through the Southport Seaway & into my home where I was born and live. If you need any local assistance please let me know. Welcome. Thanks Dave
What was wrong with quarantine on Archer? Where is the Ausie's common sense? Also, what was the timeline from Fiji which should be subtracted from the quarantine total required by Australia. Nice to know that America is not the only stupid bureaucracy over this covid thing.
We offered to get tested on the day of our departure in Fiji, spend over 14 days at sea (with proof), and test on arrival. And if still required; quarantine on our boat for 14 more days. They wouldn't have it.
@@TheSailingFamilyThat was the quickest turn around answer of any vloggers, thanks. I figured you tried to appeal to their common sense and that is why I ended with my last line. It is just as bad here in the US and each state has no consistancy. This delta variant has made it worse people not masking here in South Carolina over 57% of the public are not vaccinated. The reasons for not getting vaccinated is outright stupid. Be safe at sea great site you all have.
@@TheSailingFamily Australian quarantine is a mess and has been since the beginning. You also have to realise you are dealing with government functionaries. They will always take the safest - for them - option , ie stick with the status quo. I think that seatime is now counted. That said New Zealand has had a few fishing boats turn up from 'High Seas' - that had been at sea for extended periods - with covid cases on board.
Love watching the The Sailing Family. Welcome to Australia and I hope that you pick up some Aussie slangs, like the simple greetings, G' day mate, or No worries and dont forget, we call it thongs here not flip flops. Anyway, enjoy Aussie and I can't wait to see your next journey.
Hi Sailing Family! Your boat looked fantastic after the haul out! If you don't mind me asking, what did all of that paint, zinc, and everything cost you?
Way too much. It's a nice yard, but we felt the vendor we chose took advantage of us and charged way more than verbally estimated. Always get an estimate in writing and hold them to it (+ or - 10%)!!! I feel like we've learned that lesson before... At least we agree with you, they did do a good job. The bottom probably wasn't this smooth when it left the factory! ~S
Thanks to Austrailia for helping Archer to create more videos! Neverending wonderful adventure we will all follow all the time!! Thanks for the Video!!
Welcome to the Gold Coast! I know videos are not posted in real time but we wil be looking out for your boat. We live here and spend as much time as possible on our little 8 metre sailboat sailing the Broadwater. So if you see "Good Vibrations" give us a wave.
It's a weird world right now, common sense isn't so common, it's a fluid situation, scientists/doctors are doing their best to keep up with the changing environment. The politicians won't make everyone happy, and some are doing irreparable damage to their communities. Your videos are a nice escape, great storytelling and enjoy seeing the places you are sailing to. My wife and I don't have kids, but can appreciate the way you parent, all of the attention and activities you do in your videos, that's the kind of upbringing we had as well, my parents were great. You are a great example of good parenting. I can only imagine how difficult it would be to have to leave your boat within a couple of hours and be carried off to a hotel and city/country you are unfamiliar with. It's probably easier for people to be Monday morning quarterbacks and suggest all of the things you should have done, or the way you should be... but none of us were there, so we really shouldn't judge you. I look forward to the upcoming adventures and new locations, especially the Whitsundays islands, or wherever else you go around Australia. We can't hardly wait until it's safe again, so we can continue our own travels and adventures, but until then, we are left living vicariously through you and the other sailing UA-cam channels. We are fortunate to live in Vancouver, BC with so many outdoor activities at our fingertips.
Thanks Sam, that’s a kind comment. We try our best but don’t always win the “best parents award”. We probably don’t film those episodes. And really it’s Elizabeth who is the super Mom with all the activities. I packed a camera. 😜 Thanks for watching and hope to see you out there. ~Seth
Bummer. You had Keith as a neighbor. I was surprised AUS let them back in. Smart move on the bouncy park vs water park. Looks like it would have been a great time. Very nice to see that you keep politics to a minimum. Also being appreciative of AUS and it’s hospitality durning such chaotic times for AUS without pulling out the drama card as others have done in the past. Good for you for being the better family about those matters. 👍
A little tip next time your going to antifoul the boat is to mix 25 to 1 chilli powder to antifoul an you wont have to worry about any growth growing on the hull for years
Glad I gave the channel another try. Well done on the quarantine narrative. Also agree with dhamma58 - good to know Catamaran Impi are both fine and safe :)
Have a question. Did you know Sailing Zatara before you became Sailors? Was wondering if you both knew each other and you two had the same dreams. Sending all my love and prayers for a safe adventure. Love watching the boys.❤️❤️
You definitely deserve more, much more subscribers. And please do never call your Videos a show BCS it is Not, Just real Cruiser Life, so far. Keep it in coming.
Consider passivating your stainless steel. It will prevent stainless from bleeding rust. We used Citri-Surf. It's a mild acid made from orange rinds. It's non-toxic and marina safe.
Other friends of mine went through this exact thing. The upshot is they did not have to pay for their accommodations. And the homeland security or whatever it is in aussie provided them with what ever they needed. It happened during the time they started using a more reliable test so miraculously they didn't need to stay locked up the whole time either. That and the head guy creating a bit of noise with some of the authorities helped their case a little bit. And it was one of the many instances that pushed aussie to adopt different policies.
I'm curious to hear when your friends entered? There is an Australian boat sailing for 30 days that just arrived from French Polynesia into Cairns and are being made to do 14 days of Hotel Quarantine. We feel bad for them...
@@TheSailingFamily I do not know when it was exactly. I will find out. I am thinking it is possible the different provinces may have slightly different policies. But now that I am thinking about it more, its highly probable he had some friends who were in positions to fast track them.
That would help. But you are right, each state sets it's own rules. We were actually "lucky" that Queensland treated us the way it did. New South Wales wouldn't even let us in despite Australian Immigration giving us the green light and approved our VISAs! 😳
In the first few months after mandatory quarantine was introduced in 2020 there was no charge. A fee was then introduced due to the mounting cost and escalating numbers of Aussies coming back from overseas.
@@TheSailingFamily That is a great way to see it. And in spite of the couple inconveniences, it is infinitely better than gambling on a high order hurricane i would bet.
In our opinion, New Zealand did this best. They had a legitimate "Q-Dock" that had no access to land and acts as a sort of waiting zone for the authorities to formally check you in. They were quick, helpful and kind. Sadly it's not always this easy and often involves bribes or imaginary fees (the D.R. was the worst). ~Seth
Believe it or not, it was a culture shock for us too, seeing Brisbane after all the episodes in Fiji. Great job! It will be awesome to see this part of Australia. Are you guys going to end up sailing with Doug and Robin around this part of Eastern Australia? Thinking about that possibility, I went back to check out the clinic you two did with Brent (Multihull Central) and I won't be able to stop in the middle - I'll have to watch it all again. Cheers!
I wish, but they are not full time cruisers yet. Hopefully in the future! (Although I have a feeling their ultra-light 4X will be faster than us)? ~Seth
@@TheSailingFamily That's exactly what I'd like to see, you guys racing each other like you did with Zatara, had to watch the entire clinic again with you and Doug, really good stuff! Happy sailing!
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In case we didn't make it clear in the video, we are VERY GRATEFUL to have been allowed into Australia. While some of the Government decisions about Hotel Quarantine didn't make sense to us, it was a price we were happy to pay to get into the country. We went in with our eyes wide open, and we are genuinely appreciative to have been given the opportunity to enter. Thank you Australia. ~Seth & crew
I understand how you feel frustrated, but you have to understand that the chain of evidence to the government doesn't start until you show up at their doorstep. Even though you've been at sea for 14 days doesn't mean you haven't met anyone along the way, to the government they only trust what they control, and to enter, it's the price you have to pay to get in. Yes, you are grateful and I don't deny that, and yes, common sense is that you are free from covid, but you have to live with the price of entry. Take a look at the United States, land border ports of entry are closed until September 21 for non-essential travel. I'm a Canadian, we've allowed fully vaccinated US citizens to come visit Canada, the US, however has not reciprocated the gesture, does that make sense?
Hell yeah so glad you guys came
Don't worry, many of us Australians aren't at all grateful to be subjected to the current totalitarianism control mechanism of covid-19. Voicing your distaste with the currently flawed system wouldn't at all be unreasonable.
@@kojiho604 You have just described authoritarian leadership. Canada is a complete totalitarian nightmare as is areas of the US.
@@kojiho604 Then why do so many other countries count time at sea? If we are a risk, why allow someone else to move our "contaminated" boat the next day? Why expose my family to a hotel system that has proven time and again it can spread the disease? No, it still makes zero sense.
Welcome to Australia, we used to be a democracy ...
Great video and thank you for your very open, patient approach to each country as they battle with Covid in their own way.
I’m an Aussie with family where you entered and all around although I am living in Canada - I’m seeing it from 2 perspectives. It’s hard to say which Country has the balance correct in the way they approached lock downs, quarantine, etc.
Either way, great to see the kids and yourselves enjoy the Aussie friendship and country. If Kookaburra’s were any cooler of a creature they’d need “sunnies…”
I dont know if I will ever visit Australia again. First off, they probably wont let me, second, they have gone full communist tyrannical authoritarian. Australia used to be an awsome country. Loved their Aussie spirit. Now......not so much.
hahahaha
Australia is in fact an incredibly bureaucratic country with convoluted rules and regulations that don't make much sense at the best of times. The only way of dealing with it and keeping your sanity is, at it seems, YOUR way: keep calm and deal with it all in good cheer. You can't fight it so you may as well just go with the flow...
You handled quarantine and our crazy beaurocratic rules with such good cheer. I'm sure it was hard and know how grateful you were and still are.Your boys always make us smile and your videos are so great. Hope we see you again somehow somewhere 😎🌴🌬⛵⚓🐾
Good that you stayed calm ond collected when dealing with your arrival formalities - unlike some.
Strange they needed so many as when entering via airports in normal times you go face to face with one maybe 2 officials. I guess they were all on overtime *and* they got a ride on a police boat.
I note with interest that the taxi driver was unmasked - that is how the present outbreak in Victoria and NSW arrived in the country - an unmasked limo driver transfering infected aircrew.
I always enjoy the reaction when you watch someone see a kangaroo for the first time! Something we just take for granted. I appreciate that you went through all the red tape/quarantine with good grace and gratitude. X
Thanks! How cool are Kangaroos!?! Super cool! ~S
@@TheSailingFamily watch out for the big red ones. They’re usually cranky😱
Eight grand ? You guys must have been up against it . Australian authorities have lost their collective minds .
One of your best videos , we appreciate your appreciation of our wonderfull country, thank you
We love it here. So Thank You for allowing us to be here! ~Seth
You've built the absolutely most awesomely beautiful open air prison on the planet! Congratulations!!!
I do miss Catamaran Impi here on ytube, so it was a treat to see them, however briefly...
They're truly good people and it was incredibly kind of them to give us a day of their time to help us out. ~Seth
8k, there's money in pandemics. I thought it funny that you were locked away because you might be contaminated but Archer could bed boarded and moved and wasn't considered contaminated. These sure are off times but it's good to see you got through it all.
Our thoughts exactly.
8k for cv19 virus pandemic. What a rip off
You guys are a beautiful family ...... Thanks for sharing your lives with us I am grateful for the lessons an the love✌🏻💗☺️❣️
Your elastic disposition from traveling and likely also your initial personality is refreshing. Thanks for accepting each culture as they are, each are a story to live and enjoy. Mark Twain had a great quote about this, worth finding for many, the horizons can get close if we’re not careful. Safe travels.
Another Great video from one of my favorite families on UA-cam!!! Wow Police even escorted you out of the hotel after quarantine!. What was that all about? I am curious to know how many days did it take Zahra to arrive in Australia after you?
Yeah, how slow was the slow boat? lol
Utterly insane that you had to leave Archer anchored with two hours notice.... but were allowed to have friends move it the next day - surely if you’d had Covid, it’d have been all over the surfaces in Archer?? Anyway, glad they let you guys in and you’re having a great time (although $350 for a water park?? Crazy prices). I can’t wait to get back home to Aus for a visit at some point, but not while all this border madness is going on!
Going on 4 weeks dealing with my COVID infection and now the wife and 5 year old, these videos put us (in our minds at least)back in salty air with a sheet in my hands. FYI, the doors between hotel rooms can be locked, albeit thin walled, if you ever wanted to play parental scrabble....or take action on the expressed frustration there within ;) Many strong opinions are out there regarding COVID. I would suggest to have the tendency to temper views of the approaches taken for mitigation until we put the virus well astern of us. More especially if unaffected or mildly affected. Survivor bias is almost as powerful, if not more powerful, as confirmation bias, and applies to both the mildly afflicted and the gravely afflicted.
I know we all had a whinge about Queensland being locked down so tight but happy the Authorities allowing the sailing fraternity to get in,, Enjoy your stay in Aussie ,,
Great voiceovers at the end. Good job boys 👍🏻
Impi love those guys, hope they get back making videos, enjoy life down under! cheers from Texas
Australia is pretty terrible with this covid thing
Those inflatable water games on the river looked WAY more fun than any overcrowded water-park! Wow!
way more fun! how come they allowed so many people inside the other park? what about the 6’ apart from strangers? loved the hugging of the TV! also love how the boys are interested in the wildlife but respectful. 🦩
I love the boys and Elizabeth’s narration! Seth is like a big kid, actually Elizabeth has 4 boys to watch over, LOL. What an adventure you all are having! You guys are doing life right! “Fantastic Sailing Family”!
G’day ! Welcome to Australia guys. Lovely family !! So nice to see all that positive energy you put into those boys.
Hope your stay with us is safe and enjoyable. ⚓️
Another amazing experience. I’m so glad I get to share it with you all😀
Am I understanding this right? You were sailing on a boat for 9 days with just your family and you still have to quarantine even though you basically just did? Common sense in Australia is gone. (Commented this before finishing the video)
No, you are not mistaken... ~S
Thanks fir showcasing my homeland so beautifully. Once again documented like a Pro👍 Enjoyed the new intro. Your boys are growing like bean sprouts.
Another great video guy's... keep them coming! Thanks!!
Loved the Fiji content and really looking forward to the Australian episodes!!!
hahahaha old mate limo driver taking people to hotel isolation with no mask on
I just recently found your channel and I love it. Great combination of entertainment and information for those of us hoping to follow you someday.
Thanks and welcome!!!
Amazing attitude ! Well done
We visited the Pacific islands back in the early fifties as children. Only it was to be close to our father who was in the Navy. He served in WW 2 island hopping flotilla and the Korean conflict invasion. It wasn't a fun thing like you had.
Thanks again. Such an amazing life you have!
Hey Seth and family, we Aussies are very grateful you were able to come to this wonderful country. Hope you have a great time here! Lovely video thanks for posting. Love following you guys. Great family. Keep at it mate.
@69lure Again, why are you blaming us for the rules your government is setting? They allowed us in. They allowed us space in the Q system. They are the ones keeping you from leaving. They are the ones keeping you from moving state to state. Stop blaming the foreigner for your Australian problems and write your leaders instead. (Before I ban you from whining in our videos ever again, please consider what I have said). ~Seth
Sailing with the family would be amazing!! We currently are traveling full time in a camper but sailing country to country would be out of this world! ❤️
I adore these boys! I had 4 boys so I feel you guys
Ana and Brent from SV Impi are beautiful souls.
Another great video from the sailing family, You guys are lucky to have been in Australia , the states can't seem to figure it out,.. congrats..
So lucky. ~S
Armed Hotel POLICE??!!! Is it to safeguard the guests or to show... "Hey we are in charge here" (in a negative way) i am glad your familoy has been able to nurture the positive aspects that were there.
I send u love from Saudi Arabia !! I cant wait to watch ur next vid
I love how grateful your kids are! Good job raising them right!
Thank you so much!
Hi Seth, is there a guide that lists the costs to enter each country? Or are you just surprised when you get there?
www.Noonsite.com tends to list all that information. It’s a very helpful site. ~Seth
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So awesome that some South Africans helped you out with moving Archer. You probably know this, but an Impi is a soldier from the Zulu tribe, and also the name of an incredible song from Johnny Clegg, a South African music legend!!! I saw the name of their boat and knew immediately that they must be South African!
All those police at the hotel...weird...
Welcome to AUS Sailing Family! Although you arrived months ago 🤣
Lol
Total balls hey?
As a familly you'd already quarantined at sea
Total joke
Alot of countries implemented this
My friend sailed solo to caribean from uk and guess what?? Same shit!!!
Junk hey?
No way I am EVER visiting that damned penal colony.
Why not?!
@@TheSailingFamily I don’t do well with authoritarian’s,and vice versa. China and North Korea would be more interesting to me……..if I ever felt like visiting a Country with a cowed, communistic populace.
My 13 year old plays online games with Aussie’s sometimes, and those kids censor themselves, and are very fearful of ‘big brother’ government.
For good reason, probably.
Have you read the Legislation passed last week, giving the authorities unlimited power to invade/ manipulate their citizens’ social media?
Not to mention the massive, moronic, hypocritical Covidiocy laws being enforced.
It’s a tyrannical sh*tshow………none, for us, thank you.
Perfect episode. Such a refreshing departure from the unending, childish, whine fest over on the Z channel. Safe travels.
kids also learned to tell a good story. They're so hilarious crying to bring with them the Tv hahaha!
Why don't they quarantine on board the boat, like has been done for centuries, but instead bring you on land and expose the whole hotel staff? Money?
We have passed an awful lot of bays named "Quarantine Bay"...
It’s not about quarantine, it’s about the new world order. It’s to disrupt, divide and conquer and confuse you under an authoritarian rule of medical tyranny to blanket cover all common law. The UN handbook of world wide tyranny. Vaccine passport is the vessel to a social digital credit score and a one world government of totalitarian rule. The vaccine itself serving as another purpose also but I don’t think you’re ready for that truth so I won’t say anything. It’s a scary situation we are in. Don’t comply!
@@biggils8894 wait what? I'm open minded, I'm ready for truth, or at least information I can analyze.
Welcome to the Gold Coast guys, as a subscriber it was pretty cool to see you come through the Southport Seaway & into my home where I was born and live. If you need any local assistance please let me know. Welcome. Thanks Dave
Cookaburra... say it like that hahahah even tho the spelling suggests otherwise...😄😄😄😉
It's not about our health
"General Population" i.e. prison Gen pop
What was wrong with quarantine on Archer? Where is the Ausie's common sense? Also, what was the timeline from Fiji which should be subtracted from the quarantine total required by Australia. Nice to know that America is not the only stupid bureaucracy over this covid thing.
We offered to get tested on the day of our departure in Fiji, spend over 14 days at sea (with proof), and test on arrival. And if still required; quarantine on our boat for 14 more days. They wouldn't have it.
@@TheSailingFamilyThat was the quickest turn around answer of any vloggers, thanks. I figured you tried to appeal to their common sense and that is why I ended with my last line. It is just as bad here in the US and each state has no consistancy. This delta variant has made it worse people not masking here in South Carolina over 57% of the public are not vaccinated. The reasons for not getting vaccinated is outright stupid. Be safe at sea great site you all have.
@@TheSailingFamily Australian quarantine is a mess and has been since the beginning. You also have to realise you are dealing with government functionaries. They will always take the safest - for them - option , ie stick with the status quo.
I think that seatime is now counted.
That said New Zealand has had a few fishing boats turn up from 'High Seas' - that had been at sea for extended periods - with covid cases on board.
Love watching the The Sailing Family. Welcome to Australia and I hope that you pick up some Aussie slangs, like the simple greetings, G' day mate, or No worries and dont forget, we call it thongs here not flip flops. Anyway, enjoy Aussie and I can't wait to see your next journey.
I think the most important one to learn is "Yeah Nah"
@@FairleyTrashed Crikey! I forgot that one..
Our favorite saying is still "Far Out!" Oh, and "CUB" (Cashed Up Bogan). 😂
Shows how ridiculous Australia has become with its entry nonsense
I so look forward to Tuesdays now, thank you Archer for keeping everyone safe and sound. Cheers all
Hi Sailing Family!
Your boat looked fantastic after the haul out! If you don't mind me asking, what did all of that paint, zinc, and everything cost you?
Way too much. It's a nice yard, but we felt the vendor we chose took advantage of us and charged way more than verbally estimated. Always get an estimate in writing and hold them to it (+ or - 10%)!!! I feel like we've learned that lesson before... At least we agree with you, they did do a good job. The bottom probably wasn't this smooth when it left the factory! ~S
Love the new intro!!! Amazing video!!! ARCHER looking good ❤️❤️
Thank you so much 😀
Thanks to Austrailia for helping Archer to create more videos! Neverending wonderful adventure we will all follow all the time!!
Thanks for the Video!!
Our pleasure!
How about visiting the Australia Zoo, The Crocodile Hunter’s Zoo while in Australia.
We visit the Currumbin Wildlife Center in the next episode!
Welcome to the Gold Coast! I know videos are not posted in real time but we wil be looking out for your boat. We live here and spend as much time as possible on our little 8 metre sailboat sailing the Broadwater. So if you see "Good Vibrations" give us a wave.
Thank you! Will do!
God bless you all SO So So very much!
It's a weird world right now, common sense isn't so common, it's a fluid situation, scientists/doctors are doing their best to keep up with the changing environment. The politicians won't make everyone happy, and some are doing irreparable damage to their communities. Your videos are a nice escape, great storytelling and enjoy seeing the places you are sailing to. My wife and I don't have kids, but can appreciate the way you parent, all of the attention and activities you do in your videos, that's the kind of upbringing we had as well, my parents were great. You are a great example of good parenting. I can only imagine how difficult it would be to have to leave your boat within a couple of hours and be carried off to a hotel and city/country you are unfamiliar with. It's probably easier for people to be Monday morning quarterbacks and suggest all of the things you should have done, or the way you should be... but none of us were there, so we really shouldn't judge you. I look forward to the upcoming adventures and new locations, especially the Whitsundays islands, or wherever else you go around Australia. We can't hardly wait until it's safe again, so we can continue our own travels and adventures, but until then, we are left living vicariously through you and the other sailing UA-cam channels. We are fortunate to live in Vancouver, BC with so many outdoor activities at our fingertips.
Thanks Sam, that’s a kind comment. We try our best but don’t always win the “best parents award”. We probably don’t film those episodes. And really it’s Elizabeth who is the super Mom with all the activities. I packed a camera. 😜 Thanks for watching and hope to see you out there. ~Seth
An interesting video, thanks.
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Terrific episode!
Thank you.
Great vid all around. Thanks
a "walrus"; I almost spit my water all over my monitors!! LOL!!
Haha. That’s old school! 😜 ~S
Great Video... Best one yet... Keep up the great videos!
More to come!
I’m so embarrassed by my countries procedures. Completely nonsensical.
Awesome, awesome freedom to explore Australia!
17:50 Don't Nixon your Noxon product, Keith.
I wonder if they also pay your damages if something happens to your boat which is in your case also your house??
beautiful family
Bummer. You had Keith as a neighbor. I was surprised AUS let them back in. Smart move on the bouncy park vs water park. Looks like it would have been a great time. Very nice to see that you keep politics to a minimum. Also being appreciative of AUS and it’s hospitality durning such chaotic times for AUS without pulling out the drama card as others have done in the past. Good for you for being the better family about those matters. 👍
Keith was a great neighbor. We enjoy chatting together. Our differences in Politics helps keep it interesting. ~Seth
A little tip next time your going to antifoul the boat is to mix 25 to 1 chilli powder to antifoul an you wont have to worry about any growth growing on the hull for years
Glad I gave the channel another try. Well done on the quarantine narrative. Also agree with dhamma58 - good to know Catamaran Impi are both fine and safe :)
The Lightening - WOW - and the rain - it reminds me of Florida
Wet n Wild Cool water park 😎
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Nice stuff Donna and Craig!
The best!
BRAVO !! your camera skills have improved greatly since the last episode I watched...
Thank you! We're trying... ~S
Thanks for sharing another great video 👏👏👍⛵️⛵️😊
Have a question. Did you know Sailing Zatara before you became Sailors? Was wondering if you both knew each other and you two had the same dreams. Sending all my love and prayers for a safe adventure. Love watching the boys.❤️❤️
We met in New Zealand. Kieth saw our American flag, or maybe our kids, and came over to say hi. Nice guy! Very social.
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You definitely deserve more, much more subscribers. And please do never call your Videos a show BCS it is Not, Just real Cruiser Life, so far. Keep it in coming.
Thank you! Will do!
So how’s Australian gov treatment today
Really enjoy your videos they always make my days better
Consider passivating your stainless steel. It will prevent stainless from bleeding rust. We used Citri-Surf. It's a mild acid made from orange rinds. It's non-toxic and marina safe.
I’ll check it out! ~Seth
Love the new intro clip!!!
That was fun, right? The boys were demanding their own independent scenes. Had to update it! ~Seth
Great video.. Thanks for sharing!
Other friends of mine went through this exact thing. The upshot is they did not have to pay for their accommodations. And the homeland security or whatever it is in aussie provided them with what ever they needed. It happened during the time they started using a more reliable test so miraculously they didn't need to stay locked up the whole time either.
That and the head guy creating a bit of noise with some of the authorities helped their case a little bit. And it was one of the many instances that pushed aussie to adopt different policies.
I'm curious to hear when your friends entered? There is an Australian boat sailing for 30 days that just arrived from French Polynesia into Cairns and are being made to do 14 days of Hotel Quarantine. We feel bad for them...
@@TheSailingFamily I do not know when it was exactly. I will find out. I am thinking it is possible the different provinces may have slightly different policies. But now that I am thinking about it more, its highly probable he had some friends who were in positions to fast track them.
That would help. But you are right, each state sets it's own rules. We were actually "lucky" that Queensland treated us the way it did. New South Wales wouldn't even let us in despite Australian Immigration giving us the green light and approved our VISAs! 😳
In the first few months after mandatory quarantine was introduced in 2020 there was no charge. A fee was then introduced due to the mounting cost and escalating numbers of Aussies coming back from overseas.
@@TheSailingFamily That is a great way to see it. And in spite of the couple inconveniences, it is infinitely better than gambling on a high order hurricane i would bet.
I admire your positive attitude. It's like: Thank you, doctor, I really appreciate you pulling that tooth without using novocaine.
If you could change one thing about sailing to new ports, making it better or easier for all. What could be added or changed ?
In our opinion, New Zealand did this best. They had a legitimate "Q-Dock" that had no access to land and acts as a sort of waiting zone for the authorities to formally check you in. They were quick, helpful and kind. Sadly it's not always this easy and often involves bribes or imaginary fees (the D.R. was the worst). ~Seth
Love the new intro
Thanks! The boys were demanding their own scenes. :)
Wow , spectacular drone shots.
Great episode. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it! ~S
Believe it or not, it was a culture shock for us too, seeing Brisbane after all the episodes in Fiji. Great job! It will be awesome to see this part of Australia. Are you guys going to end up sailing with Doug and Robin around this part of Eastern Australia? Thinking about that possibility, I went back to check out the clinic you two did with Brent (Multihull Central) and I won't be able to stop in the middle - I'll have to watch it all again. Cheers!
I wish, but they are not full time cruisers yet. Hopefully in the future! (Although I have a feeling their ultra-light 4X will be faster than us)? ~Seth
@@TheSailingFamily That's exactly what I'd like to see, you guys racing each other like you did with Zatara, had to watch the entire clinic again with you and Doug, really good stuff! Happy sailing!
It was a nice surprise to see Archer at anchor last week while I was in the same beautiful area. Have fun exploring the area 😊
Next time come say hello! :)