Preparing for our longest offshore bluewater sailing adventure
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- Опубліковано 19 лис 2024
- Preparing for our longest offshore bluewater sailing adventure
After one and a half years of sailing our live aboard sailing catamaran around the coast of South East Asia, we are now in count down mode, preparing for our longest offshore bluewater sailing adventure ever. 1500 nautical miles across the Indian Ocean from Phuket to the Maldives. Before we go we have a long list of jobs to complete. We are grateful to Rolly Tasker sails, Phuket for supplying us with a new downwind sailing spinnaker, Cholamark boat company and Highfield boats for our new tender, and Mark Worsnop for providing Declan and Ivan with new freediving flippers.
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BACK STORY
In 1997, after rowing at the Atlanta Olympics, Rob rowed a tiny 7m (22 foot) plywood boat 2,500 miles from Tenerife (Canary Islands) to Barbados (Caribbean). It took six weeks for Rob and rowing partner, Phil Stubbs, to complete winning the inaugural Atlantic Rowing Race.
Skip forward to 2014 and, married with three children, Rob and his wife Rachel purchased Javelot, a 43 ft Fountaine Pajot catamaran. Armed only with Rob's 3 years of racing P class yachts from the age of 11 to 13, and Rachel's non existent sailing knowledge, We set off to learn the ropes of ocean sailing. We broke stuff, replaced stuff and got to know their boat before heading offshore with the kids, Finn (then 13), Declan (then 11) and Ivan (then 8), in tow. Through trial and error we have become confident wayfarers, kind of.
The plan? To sail around the world.
Part of the journey will be retracing Rob’s eldest brother Kerry’s travels at sea. Using Kerry’s original letters from the 1970’s we hope to retrace his movements from Australia through Indonesia and South East Asia to Cambodia where Kerry’s life was cut short after straying into Cambodian waters in 1978. Kerry and two friends were attacked by a Khmer Rouge gun boat, captured, tortured and executed. www.brothernumberone.co.nz
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New battery installation: "No boom?!?!? No boom today. Boom tomorrow!" To us, while no dollars may have been spared at the grocery store it looks like no body parts were savaged during installation of batteries 😊
Mocha seems quite determined to get off the tender and back on board the boat. Speaking of...."working around obstacles" thatnis exactly what it's always been like when the supervisor is staring over your shoulder 😸
There is nothing saying that once your circumnavigation is complete that you two can't return to Asia. It could just be the two of you once the roundy-round is over. And if she's still up to it Javalo (sp) would be the perfect home to journey around Thailand, Malaysia, Sumatra, etc.
Those were my plans, way back in the 80s. Circumnavigate a few times then pick the best/favorite area to spend a few decades chilling.
Another wonderful vlog! Always leaving me/us wanting, nah....needing... more.
Yes, of course, we should have had the boom 💥 at the appropriate time. Make it a theme. Next time..
The idea of going back there certainly appeals. One day..
“If you are out of breath, you’re on the right path.” Wise words Rachel
No pain no gain!
Groovy episode
Saw this episode just now and loved it. My heart went out to Ivan leaving his nightly soccer friends. I have begun my second Kiwi binge! You guys are great! Until soonest!
My heart broke for Ivan, he made some great friends but in honesty he is the one driving us forward, we would have stayed another year in SE Asia if not for Ivan wanting to keep moving.
Daniel we are reaching out again hoping you are well. If this is being read by your friend who has been receiving your emails and texts please pass on our best wishes to Daniel. We are thinking of him.
At the point of watching this, you are in Maldives, so rather than saying "good luck and fair winds", well done TKC crew for what seems to have been a smooth and well sailed passage.
Although I didn't watch all the lives actually "live", I did keep up with the passage and enjoyed the entire content throughout. Thank you for that effort of communication, it was so much appreciated (with thanks due also to Andre Pietsch for setting you up with Starlink!).
The next chapter beckons and although Ivan will miss his friends greatly, as does Declan miss Channelle, you all missing Finn of course and Thailand generally, the world is that much smaller with the like of instant messaging, texts, UA-cam etc. In fact I follow your adventures far more than I do my siblings (although we have always been distant, metaphorically) and count y'all as friends whom are present in my thoughts every day.
Enjoy Maldives and here's looking forward to sharing a little of that beautiful part of the world with y''all, a sea we had the fortune spend a couple of weeks (two years running) when we honeymooned and holidayed in Mauritius (are you going to stop off there on your travels?).
All the best!
Jordi
Thanks very much Jordi. We don't plan to make Mauritius but hopefully Madagascar. 😊
If it is hard to leave and say goodbye, that means you loved where you were. It would suck to be saying TG we are out of there. Destinations are what you make of them, your family definitely know how to make the most of every destination and experience every culture. FYI, our bags are still packed!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Our circumnavigation is slower than most because we fall in love with the places and people and can’t move on. You may need those bags soon, we need to talk.
The end, the destination, is not as important as the journey. Make it as long as need it!
Plus, way better for us, so we can enjoy more of your vlogs!@@TheCruisingKiwis
I can’t BELIEVE as a fitness nut u didn’t take advantage of those massages more often!!!
They kept me healthy as during my somewhat debaucherous life in Thailand when I accidentally ended up living there for a year!!!
I know it crazy we didn't do more.
Bon voyage. What a time you have had in SE Asia, the highs and the lows. Love Ivan's signed football, that is a special memory to treasure.
Yeah it's a keeper. We hope Ivan can meet up with them again one day.
Safe travels kiwis
"It is easier to take children sailing than teenagers who want and needs friends and interaction with people their own age". Anna Whitaker. My daughter could have never sailed this long with us. She is a social butter fly. Now my grandson could not either. He has his group of friends that he has been friends with since nursey school.
Yeah I get it. The boys interact with all their mates from nz and meet while sailing too.
@MrJking065. I remember Anna well -- her departure caused me to stop watching that channel (among other reasons). She was bright. Best regards.
Great to see a proper video again
Thanks Brian, the Proper videos will continue to be produced, we are just trying something new with the lives. Which have now been reduced to twice a week.
Good byes don't get easier
Another great episode 👌👍
Thanks 👍
Thanks!
Thank you very much jbarr. This will go towards the cost of starlink. Muchly appreciated.
Great episode! Sail safe!
Thanks Sausage
Thanks for sharing your time and departure of Thailand. Wonderful edit and really fun vlog! Hope all is well in the Maldives. Love to watch your adventures.
Cheers Steve.
LOVE the Kath & Kim outtake!! Smooth sailing !!
Look at moy!😂
What's the problem..❤ viewers not subscribing !😢
This is the beginning of a huge adventure for the Kiwis 😅
Get onboard😊
Love your enthusiasm thank you!
Thailand is special👍🙏 we miss our cruising friends and local friends. Thanks for sharing
Yeah we do too!
😂😂 "This is why we cannot have nice things"... Though Javelot is faithfull and nice!!
Nice goodby trecking, Rachel and Declan.
Incredible adventurer, Jon Sanders! Was he alone? Brave but a bit lonley, no?
Thanks to the credit card delay, you've got a nicer tinder, some repairs and the Kiwi Boys could have more time of their favourite activities on Thailand, Muay Thai and football. So it wasn't that bad after all.
😂😂 Wise, Rachel, wanting to keep a safe distance before Rob turns the new batteries... Wonder why haha (sorry, Rob, no offence).
That massage was well deserved, Rachel, and Rob!
No wonder why you loved Thiland so much, but it was worth it the change, seeing the new paradise you reached and the great journey, with dolphins along the way, you had.
The ending, Ivan's departing his friends, made me almost cry... Nice details, the food one of the gave him and the football signed by all!! Yeah, I also hope some of them can make it to the Javelot some time. Or you can go back to Thailand. Guess Ivan is indeed in touch with them thanks to Andre.
Good vlog! Safe journey, good & fair winds.
Lucky there was no kaboom huh! 😊 yeah Sanders is an incredible man. Reminds me of Frenchman montisiea. Sp.
I believe Ivan will see them again.
Even though I watched your live this morning, I needed more and this episode shows how well done has been the preparation. Rachel, how about some special cats gloves (lol) for Miko in the unlikely event of leaving Javelot...? Javelot got a nice upgrade in Southeast Asia, I guess it made you guys feel more confident. I got a 950 miles passage from Tanzania back to Seychelles to prepare as well, was a very inspiring video.
Glad you enjoyed it Franz. Can you tell me is it easy to get a visa in Seychelles? I've heard mixed response from just turn up and cheap, to it costs thousands of euro.
The Whitakers and Zartara said I should check out your channel. Looking forward to watching your videos.⛵⛵
Gosh really? That's very kind of them. Which episode was that in?
@@TheCruisingKiwis I believe it was on Es. 109 on their channel.
Well, another magnificent episode. This one was informative and flowing. The chilled style of commentary sets you apart. Keep up the good work.
Thank you
That Polkadot dress looked Great Rachel! Hope you got it! We arrive Cape Town 12/12/24 and will be in Cape Town 12-19/12 and then again 2-9/1/25!! Really hope we can catch up again!!
Yep she got it. On my insistence. We might be there before Christmas I reckon!! See you then!!
Saw Jon Sanders at Rotto last week! Still kicking it at 84!
Amazing man!
cat obstacles are the best obstacles. Your face showed you really hated it...hehe
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Thats a lot of prep but its a lot of indian ocean. Goodluck guys 🤞🏼🧙🏼♂️🇬🇧🇬🇧
Re the bigger boat about time ..those lads are as big as you now 😉
Oh would love a bigger boat but not going to happen any time soon.
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Lol I was talking about the dingy but ..but guess it goes for the residence as well 😁🧙🏼♂️⚓🌌
another awesome video. new sail top off the food storage. bye to friends you've made. sweet about ivans soccer ball with the signatures. declan having to put a break on his thai fighting. altogether a great video to finish off the thai episodes. looking forward to next video
Thank you Jonathan, we are looking forward to sharing our Indian Ocean sail, it was an incredible. I hope our story telling does it justice.
I love @RollyTasker sails! Originally Australian and our Investigator has Rolly Tasker sails.
It seems he was an amazing man.
Safe travels Kiwis!! We will be watching your travels for when we finally break away from Thailands mesmerizing grip!
Thanks Laura
Another excellent episode, Thanks guys!
Thanks Trev. I wonder if the lives helped or hindered our following. Interested in your thoughts. This episode isn't doing very well.
@@TheCruisingKiwis I don’t think they hurt terribly, I must admit I couldn’t personally keep up with them, (i follow too many channels)
Kinda in my unpaid job description.. but i did intend to post them all together as a playlist, but when i went looking i couldn’t find them grouped in a way that i could, Maybe if you get a chance make a playlist of just the lives, then either you or i can post to group as a binge package?
@trevhedges209 good idea. will see what I can do and will get back to you.
An emotional parting from a place you fell in love with. Many more beautiful places to see
Very true thanks Genie
An incredible episode and I really enjoyed it. I can't get up that early for the livestreams but they seem to have been successful. It must be hard leaving a country you have spent so much time in and engaged with the people so much. Ivan will have special memories, but has that signed Football to remind him. Love the new sail to replace Miss Ribena. Wow! that factory is huge. i hope you have a wonderful time in the Maldives and gain new friends on the way. You are so lucky to have this amazing lifestyle. Keep well and safe. James.
I love you guys! Kind of sad to see you leave Thailand but onward & upward. Safe travels. ❤
Believe me the decision to leave South East Asia was not made easily, so much more to see here. We will just have to come back on the next circumnavigation😊
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You have a very interesting channel. Thank you for taking the time to film what you are doing. After I was recommend to watch a sailing channel called the Zartara someone on that channel recommend I check out your channel also. I own a Nauti Cat Leopard 46ft boat. It is NOT a sail boat. I use the boat to go down into the Caribbean. I am thinking of sailing to the Pacific but no way would I use a regular boat for that sailing. So I am looking at Catamarans to do motor and sails. After watching the Zartara channel which I am glad I did I was looking at buying a new monohull . But after watch Keith and Renee and the struggles of that kind of boat I am skipping that for a Catamaran. I am going to buy new and make sure it has all the bells and whistles needed to make a long sailing.
Welcome aboard Brian! And good luck with your journey!!
Your such a lovely family ❤
Thank you Marion
Loved the vlog like always. Also I sent a little help on Patreon for what ever needed.
Thank you in advance. I will go and check that out.
Are you Kenneth? And was it PayPal,? If so, thank you very much!! It was also great you let us know because PayPal didn't give any contact details for you. Thank you!
Yes I am Kenneth
Hahahahahaha , My mom's Family Name was McDuff !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Your mother must have heard that phrase a few times growing up. I always thought the phase came from Shakespeare, which it kind of does but it’s a misquote.
@@TheCruisingKiwis and i grew up with "Shanks' Pony" lo l
Another great episode!
Thanks Vern.
Awesome, so glad y'all got everything taken care of. I spent 6 months in Thailand one time and loved every minute of it, like you it was very hard to leave.
Where were you based in Thailand and how long ago? We found the people there so calm and tolerant and the food is so good.
@@TheCruisingKiwis I was there in 1990, I had been working in the oil fields in Libya, Muammar Gaddafi was still the ruler of Libya at the time, when my 2 year contract was up I decided to do some traveling, so I went to Bangkok Thailand first. I was there for 6 months and was staying in a older colonial British Built hotel that was owed by a Thai couple. It was like 10 dollars a night and they gave me a monthly rate, and it was absolutely fantastic. I got to know that whole family, and they treated me like one of their family, the hotel had a restaurant also and it was some excellent food. They do like to use a lot of hot spice in the food so I would have to tell them to leave some of the hot out. I still love Thai food. I spent some time at Pattaya Beach also. The people were awesome everywhere I went, I was thinking about just staying there forever. I had a 6 month visa, so when it was up I left, and then continued my travels, it was 18 months later that I finally went back to Texas, I was able to see a lot of places in that time.
@@davidholland2180 what a wonderful experience David. Travel is a great teacher. Working on the Libya oil fields would have been interesting. Time to write a memoir.
Great video guys, I didn't realise spinnakers were that big until you see them spread out like that. Enjoy all the new gear, RIP Miss Ribena.......
Thanks Rod, yeah they are massive and impressive when sailing.
Ada West ad the Batman dance.... circa 1964.... dating yourself Rachel. What am i talking about? i just dated myself lmao!!!!
The Batusi, I never knew the origin until now.
Adam and
Damn you Rob, Keith makes the most awesome chocolate. It is a wonder you are all not fat.
Which Keith are you referring to, whom doth make the chocolate? We try to stay fit to accommodate for our chocolate intake.
@@TheCruisingKiwisWhittaker, Zatara
I'm really enjoying these vids. Zatara who?🤣🤣🤣
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Great time following you all. Have had the same issues with the covers around the saildrives coming loose. Tried the two pack contact adhesive and 295. Could you please tell us all how you went with the windscreen adhesive. Sailing Rukus NZ 1614
So far so good!!
So what did you use in the end to adhere them please?
@@johnmccormick2398 I used Sika 258. Here’s the vlog where we stuck them back on;
ua-cam.com/video/WII0d6F4OZQ/v-deo.html
The most important part, I feel, was roughing up the boots before sticking them down, something that wasn’t done initially. It’s a couple of months since we did it. We’ve sailed over 1500nm and they are holding well. Good luck, let me know how it goes.
Much appreciated. Yes the sanding/ roughing of the boots is critical.
Bloody Wordle...you get your hopes up until that last letter turns up black 😭😭
You've been there done that.
0:24 Hello, dear Hamills. A friend who has been monitoring my phone calls, mail (e- and otherwise) told me of your concerned comment last week. Have been straddling death's threshold the last month but am now on the mend. My great hope is to binge watch all the episodes I've missed. You people are the greatest tonic, i.e. your adventures and expressed wisdom pick me up above and beyond. Can't wait to know of your latest. To Rachel, Rob, Finn, Declan and Ivan, and, of course, Mocha (pardon the Oxford comma!): MmmmWwwwwaaaahhh! P.s.: because of the copious amount of medical marijuana I've been smoking I can't do justice to appreciating your videos right now. I know you're on the Indian Ocean -- did you visit Sri Lanka, birthplace of serendipity (subject of one your early videos)? I run on and on; my pipe runneth over.... dw. P.p.s.: can't wait to see you guys again. dw² 😊
Dear Daniel, we are so pleased to hear from you. So sorry to learn you have been unwell, so happy to find you are on the mend. As a regular commenter, we were very concerned about your health and wellbeing when we didn’t hear from you for several weeks. As we had no other way to contact you but through the channel, we counted back only to find your last comment was a month ago which sent us into a mild panic. We feared the worst, you no longer watched our channel. 😮I’m joking of course, we were very concerned about your health. Thank you for letting us know you are ok. Rachel
As a fellow commenter and having seen you in the comment section for years, glad you are ok. Get well soon!!
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OKAY, four Kiwis departed Thailand. How many will arrive at the Maldives? NO SPOILERS!!!!
@@Maloy7800 oh ye of little faith
2:52 doesn’t anyone notice that Ivan’s shoulder joints almost touch each other? Is this normal, or am I getting old?
Flexible. As it turns out, no one is cut from the same mould.
Is it clever to announce to everyone interested which yacht has its crew on shore and the yacht is empty now? 🙂
@@Maloy7800 I agree with you. It was not our idea.
So sad what happened at a mall Sydney today 6 people were murdered by a sick person that stabbed them all. A police officer did shoot and kill the bad guy. Have a great trip.
That’s awful. We haven’t hadn’t heard, thanks for the update.