To those of you who are concerned by Keith’s dismissive comments on the loss of our baby, please know we suffered the terrible heartbreak when it happened, and mourned that loss for a long time. However, in our family, we try to make light during dark situations, and that sometimes presents itself in the form of humor or sarcasm. I don’t carry the blame for Jane’s death, nor did I do cocaine or alcohol while pregnant. Keith knows this, and he knows I don’t take his comments seriously; he’s just trying to lighten the mood! We joke and laugh often about life, ourselves, and our circumstances. It’s just who we are. I hope you understand. Much love to all! ~Renee💕
Keith is one of a kind. People deal with things differently, and we know Keith loves you and the family. I love your relationship. You have to laugh or you go crazy! My parents lost two babies between my brother and me. They didn't do anything to prepare for me until they knew I was actually healthy and ok. While I wasn't here, and my brother doesn't remember losing his siblings, I know my mom felt those other two until she died. She often said just what you said...that she'd see them in heaven. I can sympathize with you so much. I'm glad you left the story in and that you left in Keith's jokes, too. It's really ok to laugh at life...even the deep valleys.
I understand Keith's humor , I just hope other people understand, You may get some crazies that start to harass you. I hope not. Still love ya'll, have a safe journey.
I think it takes a lot of courage to be so open and honest about your family. You owe no explanation lol Anyone who has been watching would realize Keiths sense of humour (or lack thereof bahahha). You all clearly priortize family life hence the lifestyle. The fact that you have found healing during that heartbreaking time is beautiful.
Oh Renée, my dear friend. I guessed that the Lovely Tait was Keith's daughter, but we weren't aware of the loss of Baby Jane. I feel so much for you and Keith, but life goes on and you and the family have such a special bond. We live and remember and clutch at our families and all of that special bonding includes ALL. I love you and Keith, Jack, Finn and Kate and Tait and I remember baby Jane. I'll see YOU, out on the water. Lesh go!
Having worked in the ER of a busy hospital for 8 years, I can appreciate and relate to Keith’s dry and sarcastic sense of humor . It’s often what people who have seen and dealt with pain and sorrow do to survive it. He’s not going to show how much it really hurt, but it was horrible , I’m sure.
Omg… one of your best vids yet.. with Keith stealing the show. I was very moved when Renee shared such a personal and beautiful story… and then hearing Keith’s awesome sense of humour… “you were doing a lot of coke”… made me laugh out loud. And then he backed it up with the “I got something you can hold” comment. Thank you for sharing your personal story of loss and love… and thank you also for your wonderful sense of humour. Laughter is healing for the soul. (Ps… you don’t need to justify yourself to anyone Renee). Much love from one of your Aussie fans. xxx
@@thechaplain9906 That is only the first few years. Then it is obvious why every boat yard has about 400 abandoned vessels just sitting there in disrepair and unused. The enjoyment vs cost does not make any sense.
@@CharlieCrack9980 Just keep it out of salt water which is incredibly corrosive and it wont be so problematic. Just because you saw some old fart on a financial planning ad on a sailboat does not mean you need one. You don't need a vineyard either. So much for the pipedreams huh? Guess you are going to get stuck with an RV like most families. I was wondering how long this family's money would last. I guess they have a good count in youtube but the "sailing" youtube channels are FLOODED with people now. About as crowded as the slot machine youtube channels. I just want to know what those "kids" plan on doing? Another couple years, there will be no more youtube.
Thanks for sharing your story, my oldest was rushed to the NICU at another hospital by a NICU ambulance when he was born. The fear was unimaginable for that situation, so I can only imagine how you felt that day. Sadly, not all babies are born perfect, some worse than others. I remember crying driving to the hospital every day to see my son, with all the wires and tubes coming out of him. I remember crying and screaming at my steering wheel every day on my way back home. I'm fortunate today to look at that as a distant memory, and not one I talk about ever. Thank you for sharing your story and feeling comfortable enough to talk about it with us.
You sure she was actually "rushed" to the hospital. Last time I went the ambulance did not even turn his sirens on. Disappointing. Why does everyone make sure everyone knows they were "rushed"? Any idea?
@@thomasallen6980 you’re a horrific reader. HE was rushed. My son. He was rushed because he had underdeveloped lungs and a malformed heart. He was rushed because he was dying. He was taken from us, his parents, put into a box, loaded into a NICU ambulance, and rushed 35 miles to a children’s hospital where he was put on life support until his heart and lungs could finish developing. Lastly, how fucking dare you even type that comment. Go fuck yourself.
Like all comedians, sometimes his shit ain't funny. This is one of them. Very obvious this is very personal to Renee and others that have stillborn children. Way to go keith
@@thereissomecoolstuff I would be just like Keith in a similar situation. You could see in Renee's face she was close to getting emotional and Keith helped make her smile and laugh.
@@Shy_lowXXI I'm not bitch. Cracking jokes telling a woman she killed her baby is bullshit. If she wants to take it that's her business. I like Keith and am more like him than not. Let his kids watch it and see if they react to their mom getting upset.
I fathered twins that died in the womb at 8 months. It has been around 25 years ago. I am happy that you guys have made it to a point to be able to remember and, yes, laugh.
did you blame your wife with killng your twins !!!!!! lol and sarcastic !!!! Kieth just appolosize and say you went too far !!!! it is NOT THAT HARD !!!
I get very concerned anytime I see someone using a Bosun's chair without a full body harness and proper fall protection. The Bosun's chair is intended for work positioning and provides no level of "fall protection". You should only use a Bosun's chair in conjunction with a full body harness connected to a proper anchor point with something that will limit the fall distance to maximum of 6ft and an arresting force of less than 1800 Lbs. If you fall at these numbers you're still going to get hurt, but at least you won't die. Something like a self retracting life line would be a great solution for your needs and would limit the fall distance and arresting forces considerably. Google it and stay safe out there on the blue...
Keith deals with pain by humor. We all have our ways of dealing with pain in our own ways. Loosing a child at anytime can be the hardest no matter how you loose them. You are a wonderful family. All of your children are blessed to have you as parents. Thank you for sharing your wonderful lives with all of us.
I find it hard to believe that one of the most intimate topics and no doubt others sharing the same fate are then subjected to some of the most vile comments I have ever heard after someone was being loved for opening up about such tragic circumstances. I cannot help but wonder how many pregnant women and others with the same loss felt when hearing this. I can only guess who decided to keep this at the editing stage.
Been watching you guys for a long time. I too caught the 5 kid reference last video. I have to say, Renee, even more respect for you knowing the story of the stillborn daughter. You and Keith are fine people, to begin with. Seeing how your faith has informed your (Renee) response to that sad moment in yall's journey is heartwarming and inspiring. Love my bothers and sisters from another mother (but we got the same daddy). Anxious to see the last of the haul out and the new kiddos on board. Be blessed.
15:27 Keith your comments were so incredibly insensitive and heartbreaking to hear. Renee, you're a wonderful mum and I'm sure the whole experience must have been traumatic. Even though you have qualified Keith's insensitivity in your comment above it's still unacceptable. Keith your comment is so misogynistic and lacks any empathy, even though it happened many years ago. Mate, you need to think before you open your big mouth...I was absolutely horrified that I had to replay the part as I thought I'd misheard you.The fact that Renee had to qualify your actions and hers beggars belief. This is ONE matter that you NEVER EVER make light of Keith...you should be ashamed of yourself. I personally would have edited out Keith's comments as this is a family channel and I happened to be watching this with my 9 year old granddaughter who was devastated after hearing the comments. I had to explain to her that Keith was only joking to which she responded: "Keith is an asshole"...out of the mouth of babes...truth well said. Yep, her comment sums you up Keith. Very sorry Renee.
I wish you would have edited out the sad story about Baby Jane. You were telling us about a sad time in your life and then Mr. Ding Bat has to try to be a comedian, trying to shine his butt as a funny guy like it's nothing. Oh, "you killed her". Is he insane? My wife listened to this and said the moment you said that, you should have left his sorry ass. This is nothing to joke about. What he said cannot be construed as a joke. I'm sorry, but this made me, and a lot of others here cringe. You may lose some subscribers over your husband's ill fated humor. It wasn't funny at all. I'm ticked because my wife and I lost a child, and in no way could we joke about it in any way. I am very disappointed in you Keith. You owe everyone here an apology...especially to your wife. I guess I'll get the Royal Boot here for saying how I feel. However, I bet many will agree with me.
Hi zatara! We used to watch your videos every night about 3 years ago and you guys re-sparked our drive to live on a sailboat. We pulled the trigger and sold everything but our house which we rented near Portsmouth NH. A bit above NYC. We drove to SC and bought a Fontain Pajot 40 which we had for about half a year sailing around the Bahamas until we were to cramped as a family of 4 and the boat was not reliable, We bought a 2009 Catana 50 (untethered) back in FL and then went and cruised the exumas and abaco a ton for about 2 years. since kids were about to enter High school we aventually headed back to NH and sold the boat. We have many boats on our ocean here but no sailboats anymore, We are floating away towards land life starting motocross,skiing,lake boating,etc LOL anyway thank you guys for sparking our adventure and hope to see you bring others to do so.-Untethered
It's pretty awesome what you Whitakers are doing for these youngsters. While I was watching your video I was thinking it's amazing that I've been watching you guys put out videos since almost day one. Keep having fun.
Wow to all the snowflake haters coming here to complain about how another family processes grief and loss. Renee didn't have to share this very personal story about their lives, and ya'll don't have to respond to said story with judgement and salt. I know I don't need to say this to the Zatara crew, but just let it float away. These comments from whiners and haters are just them revealing how sad their life is. Love the vids!
Thank you Renee, for sharing such an intimate and Im sure painful moment in your life. Sweet baby Jane is with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ…”When death becomes the property of the believer, it receives a new name, and is called sleep”…William Arnot
I love watching your kids grow into young adults with a grand view of parts of the world and so much sailing vessel experience whether at sea, tied to a mooring ball or anchored, or on the hard. They have already learned so much to put to use for whatever they choose to do in life. Mom and Dad , great parents❣
Wow, you guys are such real people. I hope you weren't pressured into sharing such personal information that we shouldn't 'have to know' to watch your channel. Your videos are so interesting and informative, I love it. I'll never get to go blue water sailing or any other. But I CAN through y'all. Thanks for the adventures! Be safe out there.
I think it's actually good for people to get their stories out, once they can handle sharing them... whether by writing about it, or telling friends, or however they can. It helps, to get past it, and progress in the healing process.
You guys are amazing parents raising amazing children….no one in their right minds would take any comments from Keith seriously in regards to losing a child…it’s a way to deal with pain and grief….you guys rock! 🥰🥰🥰 x 1000
You should make your videos a little longer! Like an hour maybe?? its just too short for a week of waiting 😅. I like travelling the world through your videos! 😊
I hope you get a chance to visit the Island of Crete. There is a lot of history to explore there. The ruins at Knosos, Sammarian Gorge. Remember the Greeks are a bargaining culture. Greek Merchant: Oh, you are American.....you are my friend. For you special price. DO NOT TAKE THE SPECIAL PRICE Hang in there and bargain until the merchant grabs his chest and says to your final offer...... Merchant: Please take! I am making NO money. I was a section chief in a Lance Missile Firing platoon ( Tactical Nuke ) stationed in West Germany in the 70's and 80's. Once a year we would fly our entire unit to the island of Crete to do a live practice firing at NAMFI ( Nato Missile Firing Installation ). We would work a few days, fire the missile and then have a few days off. I made three trips to Crete.
Question to the crew, how much does all this repairs cost you? did it all get sponsored? partly? can we have some numbers? you do this yearly? -A curious dreamer about a sea life like yours from Belgium :)
I appreciate you all Zatara for who you are. I dont always agree with your take on things but its YOUR take. I respect that. Please keep on being YOU. Play safe!
Great to see a former fellow Bramptonian on Zatara. We were boaters from Brampton in the 1980’s and 90’s on our Hatteras 43DC. Renée, your videos are terrific, always interesting and with real spontaneity, not slick as so many have become. Speaking of Brampton, will we ever see Zatara in the Great Lakes?
YOU ARE SUCH A BEAUTIFUL MOM😍😍😍 I LOVE THAT YOU KNOW YOU WILL SEE YOUR BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER JANE AGAIN🌈🌎❤️🛡️🛡️🛡️🛡️🛡️🛡️🛡️ THANKYOU FOR NEVER LEAVING JESUS AND OUR FATHER 🌈🌎😍 I LOVE YOU GUYS💋😍❤️💎
QUESTION: can you buy & install anti-fowling to keep seabirds from pooping on your boat? :0/ 2:05 - Don't it just chap yer hide when 'the thing' breaks?!
Lovely show. Thankyou Renee your a strong gal. I'm pretty sad still after hearing about baby Jane. Keith must have cried his eyes out. Your a unbelievable lovebug strong couple. Big big big hug. I'm sure your story so kindly shared will help others that had similar heart wrenching losses. ❤ Goodjob for sharing x
She must’ve been a beautiful baby. I can’t imagine the pain. Yes, one day you’ll get to hold her in your arms again. The boat looks awesome. Keep being the amazing family you all are!
Zatara is looking puurrdy. For a 17 yo boat, she is in great shape. I'll bet the new lighting will look fantastic. Keith, you are just a big kid with a flirty dirty mouth, I don't know how Renee puts up with you. 😁😁Renee, you are a saint. Thank you for sharing your story about Jane. We also lost a child at birth, one of twins. We are fortunate that the surviving twin, Emily, has grown up to be a wonderful daughter. I look forward to meeting the new crew in your next video. Wishing you fair winds and calm seas.
I know what happen, you killed her. Really Kieth? That was about as insensitive as you could be. Just lost a huge amount of respect. That wasn’t at all funny. Losing a child is never a joke. 👎👎👎👎👎👎👎
I want to apologize for a previous comment years ago about sheltering your children from responsibility. I see now that they do contribute to the working responsibilities of the boat. I appreciate your attitude about your stillbirth. That was a brave explanation that was personal and optional. Thank you for sharing. It may help others deal with the grief. I know you didn’t just develop this perspective. I’m sure it was years of healing that brought you to this level. I can hear the pain in your voice as you talk about it. A wise woman told me “that pain is in my heart, but I am the only one with a key that can allow it to surface. I will not let it consume me.” I also want to thank you for sharing that Jack is colorblind. I remember you and Keith speaking about his future plans of possibly being a boat Captain. How will his color blindness affect that type of job? Your videos are an escape, even though I am retired and live on the water. I was a sailor (Catalina 30) in the 90’s. Bill
Interesting question, so I checked, and apparently color-blindness is way more common than you would expect... it seems that approximately one out of 12 males is color blind. I would have guessed more like one out of 100. Out of the colorblind people that I've known, it doesn't appear to have any effects, aside from wearing questionable color combinations, LOL.
@@hxhdfjifzirstc894 except they can't get many jobs, in particular pilot. Not sure about boat fontaine, but colors are an important part of charts, radar, buoys,(reverse from the US to the rest of the world), etc.
One possibility is what Yamaha did with their latest Clavinova 900 series (digital piano). They replaced all of the red and green lights on the panel, which are difficult for colorblind people to distinguish, with blue and white lights, which are easy to distinguish. Perhaps the marine industry could incorporate that idea into a dash panel for night sailing.
You have every right to because it is outside the norm to namby pamby adult kids for their own personal reasons (helping operate the sailboat). They are the ones begging for cash by letting everyone into their creepy world. If they did not want opinions they should not beg for alms on the internet. You dont need to apologize, send them cash, that's what they want.
That was funny. Glad to see the humor that demonstrates a healthy dynamic when dealing with lifes difficulties. Sad to read comments that fail to grasp this, and sound like they wish you had failed to move forward in life.
Keith doesn’t say “aarrrghh!” enough. After all he’s a mighty captain of the sea. Beautiful coating. Hope it works as you planned. I’m actually looking forward to seeing all the new lights in the water. Zatara will be stylin’!
WOW! Major haul-out! You guys are so cool to have guests! My family has learned to do the same...it's a sane way keep the memory, move on from the tragedy, and continue life with vigor, love, and respect. Blessings on you all.
I'm one of 7 children - my younger sister lost her eldest sparkling boy to unknown causes. We pay Daniel respect and include him in our conversation. Nothing will bring them back. Live our lives and remember dearly all of our family. We will love one another to better days. That includes Jane Witaker.
Thank you for sharing your story with us Renée I'm so sorry about baby Jane you'll see her again no doubt along with all your loved ones. ❤❤ the cat is looking beautiful love the copper coating.
Kate what did you start jamming to @7:22 ? Your whole demeanor changed once you picked that. You were jamming out and that is always fun to see whenever anyone gets into their music. Stay cool 😎
I have never commented before......however, being both British and Military I completely understand the humour to make light of a serious situation. We are all built a little differently and should try to understand each other. Sorry to hear that you have suffered loss but happy to see people who have embraced life regardless of the hands dealt to them. Much love x
My wife and I are sitting in the waiting room as she’s about to go in for open-heart surgery. She’s [redacted] years old and JUST found out she has a birth defect. I tell everyone I meet, “I should’ve gotten a pre-purchase inspection!” When Keith says you were doin too much cocaine you can just say “I’m not addicted, I just love the way it smells!” Love you guys. Love your humor. Love your story. Stay awesome!!!
Hahahahaha....Keith is so cool...I like the way he tries to lighten you up in your serious talk....and naturilijk the " I got something for you to hold".....classic...hahahaha ....so much to do on boats who ever said they are relaxing..
Your thread needs a love it button instead of a like button! Every week I look forward to Thursday so I can watch your latest video and live vicariously through your adventures!
That Anti-Fouling looks really nice, they did a really good job. Also that chrome chain looks amazing. A lot of great upgrades to the boat!. That salt water and salty air makes everything look bad if not kept up with, I clean my dad's boat all the time, (charter fishing in CapeCod), and boy that salt is nasty. We wax/polish everything, and it still manages to make things a mess lol. Let me know how that Anti-Fouling coat works out. If it's good stuff, I'm going to recommend my father do it. Stay safe, we love you guys up here in the Northeast!
That copper and chain both look amazing, and I can't be the only one who keeps thinking "OMG, how much does that cost!?!" over and over again, LOL. I shudder to think of the costs of maintenance.
So, talking about your kids, what is going on with Anna? I'm guessing she's still in college? Does she plan on doing her own "cruising" life once she's done or is she moving on to other things? I have to admit I'd kind of like to see one or more of your kids decide to take up the cruising life. Multi-generational buddy-cruising with the grown kids (and maybe eventually the grandbabies) just sounds like a blast.
Renee, you are an amazing Mom, always upbeat and positive about EVERYTHING! You have a beautiful family and are living a dream. Sailing Zatara looks so stealth with the copper coating and black stripe... super cool. Look forward to meeting your summer Med Crew in next week's video.
OMG Keith you are hilarious. I am sorry for your loss. You guys are amazing. I look forward to your videos every Thursday. I support your channel and wear your merch all the time. Love the video and your catamaran.
Omw! KEITH!! Renee is having a personal, emotional sharing moment with us and you crack jokes.🤦♀️ Don't worry, I get it, sometimes hurt needs to be covered with a few jokes to cope with it. You guys are awesome.🥰If it was me, I might have just given Keith a little kick under his butt. He was in the perfect position!🤣I am so sorry about Jane, but you will meet again.🛐🙌✝️💓
Keith's intervention into your story about loosing a child at birth was insentive and callous. It was bad enough "he"joked, repeat he, saying "you were on alcohol and drugs". It was not funny. Then adding "You killed her". I was watching with my wife and a couple of friends. We all gasped. My wife said "I would have hit him with nearest heavy object. We've always considered Keith a bit of a pig, and misogynistic. This confirms it. The trauma a women goes through losing a child in these circumstances just doesn't disappear, it is there for life.
I’m so sorry about the loss of your precious baby! Thank you for sharing that. We lost our firstborn-a daughter-when she was 4 months old due to a heart defect that surgery couldn’t fix. We will see her again in heaven someday. Blessings on you all!!!
Multiple thin layers. Electrolysis, including between different metals. That's it. There's a lot of technology and science into a boat, and to know them is the ability to prevent and maintain. And very sorry for Jane. I understand how hard it could be for a mother, a couple, a family.
As long as Keith’s comments didn’t upset you, Renee, I guess it shouldn’t upset me. I for one don’t care for morbid humor, but to each their own. Cheers from beautiful East Lansing Michigan.
Looks like nice chain, but who really cares what it looks like. It’s either in the locker or under water. Anyway looks like a decent yard, glad to see your getting some quality work done.
LOVE THESE VIDEOS! DO YOU ACCEPT CREW IN THEIR 40S? HAHA. RENEE, I WAS TOUCHED BY YOUR STORY OF BABY JANE. SO SORRY THAT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HAD TO ENDURE THAT PAIN.
I love watching the boat come back together within the past few weeks, it’s looking AWESOMEEE!! Also it’s highly likely im gonna buy some merch 👀🩵 see ya out in the water! 🌊🌊
G'day Renee, first of all and most importantly, my condolences to you and Keith on the loss of your precious "Baby Jane!" I'm sorry to hear about your miscarriage mate. However, God definitely blessed you & Keith with two more incredibly, bright and beautiful children, Finn & Kate! You're an incredible woman, wife, mother, and person. You're obviously the glue that holds your family together! I hope Keith reads this comment and realises how bloody fortunate he is, to have married such an INCREDIBLE woman....I know he absolutely does 😊! May God Bless you and your beautiful family. Cheers from Margaret River, Western Australia 🇦🇺.
I had not seen it to the end. Very sorry about baby Jane. God blessed you with a large family and a lot of adventure. Jane, as you said, is in heaven, you will see her again, and she is forever in your hearts! Lesh go!
Thank you for keeping Keith’s commentary in this Video.. Some people deal with hard times differently… y’all are my favorite Family… Love from Germany.
RENEE you are BRAVE and KIETH is pathetic. joking that you used COCAINE and that is why you lost your BABY !!! SHAME KIETH and APOLOGIZE ON CAMERA and now !!
To those of you who are concerned by Keith’s dismissive comments on the loss of our baby, please know we suffered the terrible heartbreak when it happened, and mourned that loss for a long time. However, in our family, we try to make light during dark situations, and that sometimes presents itself in the form of humor or sarcasm. I don’t carry the blame for Jane’s death, nor did I do cocaine or alcohol while pregnant. Keith knows this, and he knows I don’t take his comments seriously; he’s just trying to lighten the mood! We joke and laugh often about life, ourselves, and our circumstances. It’s just who we are. I hope you understand.
Much love to all!
~Renee💕
Keith is one of a kind. People deal with things differently, and we know Keith loves you and the family. I love your relationship. You have to laugh or you go crazy! My parents lost two babies between my brother and me. They didn't do anything to prepare for me until they knew I was actually healthy and ok. While I wasn't here, and my brother doesn't remember losing his siblings, I know my mom felt those other two until she died. She often said just what you said...that she'd see them in heaven. I can sympathize with you so much. I'm glad you left the story in and that you left in Keith's jokes, too. It's really ok to laugh at life...even the deep valleys.
I understand Keith's humor , I just hope other people understand, You may get some crazies that start to harass you. I hope not. Still love ya'll, have a safe journey.
Understood and Trust.
I think it takes a lot of courage to be so open and honest about your family. You owe no explanation lol Anyone who has been watching would realize Keiths sense of humour (or lack thereof bahahha). You all clearly priortize family life hence the lifestyle. The fact that you have found healing during that heartbreaking time is beautiful.
Amen sistah!💕✝️❤️🙏
Oh Renée, my dear friend. I guessed that the Lovely Tait was Keith's daughter, but we weren't aware of the loss of Baby Jane. I feel so much for you and Keith, but life goes on and you and the family have such a special bond. We live and remember and clutch at our families and all of that special bonding includes ALL. I love you and Keith, Jack, Finn and Kate and Tait and I remember baby Jane. I'll see YOU, out on the water. Lesh go!
"I know what happened. You killed her." Holy hell, I didn't know Keith's humor went quite that dark. Keith may be a wizard, but Renee is an angel.
Yeah that got dark dark lol
Renée, God bless you for sharing about your little girl. That pain is like no other. We love you!
Keith, like most of us old men, makes jokes, because its easier than crying. Hugs to you both.
Also, crying is overrated! There is a time for that - and then you move on..
Keith looks like Long John Silver
This, a billion times over.
Having worked in the ER of a busy hospital for 8 years, I can appreciate and relate to Keith’s dry and sarcastic sense of humor . It’s often what people who have seen and dealt with pain and sorrow do to survive it. He’s not going to show how much it really hurt, but it was horrible , I’m sure.
Omg… one of your best vids yet.. with Keith stealing the show. I was very moved when Renee shared such a personal and beautiful story… and then hearing Keith’s awesome sense of humour… “you were doing a lot of coke”… made me laugh out loud. And then he backed it up with the “I got something you can hold” comment. Thank you for sharing your personal story of loss and love… and thank you also for your wonderful sense of humour. Laughter is healing for the soul. (Ps… you don’t need to justify yourself to anyone Renee). Much love from one of your Aussie fans. xxx
All I have to do to keep myself from buying another boat is watch your vids on maintenance ! :-)
This must be expensive as hell.
@@paolo3349Costs for yearly maintenance on a yacht is typically around 10% percent of the Value of said Yacht…
It's so crazy how much maintenance they do... really deters me from wanting to buy lol I hope their sponsors don't know 😂
@@thechaplain9906 That is only the first few years. Then it is obvious why every boat yard has about 400 abandoned vessels just sitting there in disrepair and unused. The enjoyment vs cost does not make any sense.
@@CharlieCrack9980 Just keep it out of salt water which is incredibly corrosive and it wont be so problematic. Just because you saw some old fart on a financial planning ad on a sailboat does not mean you need one. You don't need a vineyard either. So much for the pipedreams huh? Guess you are going to get stuck with an RV like most families. I was wondering how long this family's money would last. I guess they have a good count in youtube but the "sailing" youtube channels are FLOODED with people now. About as crowded as the slot machine youtube channels. I just want to know what those "kids" plan on doing? Another couple years, there will be no more youtube.
Thanks for sharing your story, my oldest was rushed to the NICU at another hospital by a NICU ambulance when he was born. The fear was unimaginable for that situation, so I can only imagine how you felt that day. Sadly, not all babies are born perfect, some worse than others. I remember crying driving to the hospital every day to see my son, with all the wires and tubes coming out of him. I remember crying and screaming at my steering wheel every day on my way back home. I'm fortunate today to look at that as a distant memory, and not one I talk about ever. Thank you for sharing your story and feeling comfortable enough to talk about it with us.
You sure she was actually "rushed" to the hospital. Last time I went the ambulance did not even turn his sirens on. Disappointing. Why does everyone make sure everyone knows they were "rushed"? Any idea?
@@thomasallen6980 you’re a horrific reader.
HE was rushed. My son. He was rushed because he had underdeveloped lungs and a malformed heart.
He was rushed because he was dying.
He was taken from us, his parents, put into a box, loaded into a NICU ambulance, and rushed 35 miles to a children’s hospital where he was put on life support until his heart and lungs could finish developing.
Lastly, how fucking dare you even type that comment.
Go fuck yourself.
@@thomasallen6980 I don't think they 'rush' the ambulance when they drive you to the mental hospital.
Dude Keith cracks me up. Always able to create humor about a situtation, and Renee is awesome for understanding. Yall both are awesome.
Like all comedians, sometimes his shit ain't funny. This is one of them. Very obvious this is very personal to Renee and others that have stillborn children. Way to go keith
@@thereissomecoolstuffpeople cope differently with pain. Often those cracking jokes are hurting the most.💓
@@thereissomecoolstuff I would be just like Keith in a similar situation. You could see in Renee's face she was close to getting emotional and Keith helped make her smile and laugh.
@@thereissomecoolstuff don't be such a snowflake bro
@@Shy_lowXXI I'm not bitch. Cracking jokes telling a woman she killed her baby is bullshit. If she wants to take it that's her business. I like Keith and am more like him than not. Let his kids watch it and see if they react to their mom getting upset.
Why am I just now realizing that Keith sounds like The Dude
I fathered twins that died in the womb at 8 months. It has been around 25 years ago. I am happy that you guys have made it to a point to be able to remember and, yes, laugh.
did you blame your wife with killng your twins !!!!!! lol and sarcastic !!!! Kieth just appolosize and say you went too far !!!! it is NOT THAT HARD !!!
@@flipme62 my comment was positive. You are officials a bigger asshole than me on the internet now!
I get very concerned anytime I see someone using a Bosun's chair without a full body harness and proper fall protection. The Bosun's chair is intended for work positioning and provides no level of "fall protection". You should only use a Bosun's chair in conjunction with a full body harness connected to a proper anchor point with something that will limit the fall distance to maximum of 6ft and an arresting force of less than 1800 Lbs. If you fall at these numbers you're still going to get hurt, but at least you won't die. Something like a self retracting life line would be a great solution for your needs and would limit the fall distance and arresting forces considerably. Google it and stay safe out there on the blue...
That commentary was in some seriously bad taste - unless it was true. And if that was the case, I could have gone my entire life not hearing it.
Keith deals with pain by humor. We all have our ways of dealing with pain in our own ways. Loosing a child at anytime can be the hardest no matter how you loose them. You are a wonderful family. All of your children are blessed to have you as parents. Thank you for sharing your wonderful lives with all of us.
Terrible comment by Keith. Humor has its place but sometimes you need to keep your damn mouth closed.
It's so hard to get good contractors. I hope they only charged for what they did and not what they should have done.
I find it hard to believe that one of the most intimate topics and no doubt others sharing the same fate are then subjected to some of the most vile comments I have ever heard after someone was being loved for opening up about such tragic circumstances. I cannot help but wonder how many pregnant women and others with the same loss felt when hearing this. I can only guess who decided to keep this at the editing stage.
Been watching you guys for a long time. I too caught the 5 kid reference last video. I have to say, Renee, even more respect for you knowing the story of the stillborn daughter. You and Keith are fine people, to begin with. Seeing how your faith has informed your (Renee) response to that sad moment in yall's journey is heartwarming and inspiring. Love my bothers and sisters from another mother (but we got the same daddy). Anxious to see the last of the haul out and the new kiddos on board. Be blessed.
It is not part of the show it's NUNYA.
@@thomasallen6980 why you mad dude? What's NUNYA is your reply to me. A B conversation. C your way OUT.
@@thomasallen6980 Why so toxic, Thomas? Do you have a demon?
Very sad for your loss and i'm sure humour is a good way of dealing with it. Still hope you kicked him up his rear!
Incredibly sorry for your loss. I know that pain well. You have a wonderful family. Love your adventures!
15:27 Keith your comments were so incredibly insensitive and heartbreaking to hear. Renee, you're a wonderful mum and I'm sure the whole experience must have been traumatic. Even though you have qualified Keith's insensitivity in your comment above it's still unacceptable. Keith your comment is so misogynistic and lacks any empathy, even though it happened many years ago. Mate, you need to think before you open your big mouth...I was absolutely horrified that I had to replay the part as I thought I'd misheard you.The fact that Renee had to qualify your actions and hers beggars belief. This is ONE matter that you NEVER EVER make light of Keith...you should be ashamed of yourself. I personally would have edited out Keith's comments as this is a family channel and I happened to be watching this with my 9 year old granddaughter who was devastated after hearing the comments. I had to explain to her that Keith was only joking to which she responded: "Keith is an asshole"...out of the mouth of babes...truth well said. Yep, her comment sums you up Keith. Very sorry Renee.
I wish you would have edited out the sad story about Baby Jane. You were telling us about a sad time in your life and then Mr. Ding Bat has to try to be a comedian, trying to shine his butt as a funny guy like it's nothing. Oh, "you killed her". Is he insane? My wife listened to this and said the moment you said that, you should have left his sorry ass. This is nothing to joke about. What he said cannot be construed as a joke. I'm sorry, but this made me, and a lot of others here cringe. You may lose some subscribers over your husband's ill fated humor. It wasn't funny at all. I'm ticked because my wife and I lost a child, and in no way could we joke about it in any way. I am very disappointed in you Keith. You owe everyone here an apology...especially to your wife. I guess I'll get the Royal Boot here for saying how I feel. However, I bet many will agree with me.
The copper with the blue stripe looks so sophisticated.. she’s looking good!!
Hi zatara! We used to watch your videos every night about 3 years ago and you guys re-sparked our drive to live on a sailboat. We pulled the trigger and sold everything but our house which we rented near Portsmouth NH. A bit above NYC. We drove to SC and bought a Fontain Pajot 40 which we had for about half a year sailing around the Bahamas until we were to cramped as a family of 4 and the boat was not reliable, We bought a 2009 Catana 50 (untethered) back in FL and then went and cruised the exumas and abaco a ton for about 2 years. since kids were about to enter High school we aventually headed back to NH and sold the boat. We have many boats on our ocean here but no sailboats anymore, We are floating away towards land life starting motocross,skiing,lake boating,etc LOL anyway thank you guys for sparking our adventure and hope to see you bring others to do so.-Untethered
You must be proud of your ability to ruin clean air.
@@thomasallen6980 Douche…don’t be that guy.
Welcome to Greece. We’re here also. I’m watching your show while sitting in Rome.
It's pretty awesome what you Whitakers are doing for these youngsters. While I was watching your video I was thinking it's amazing that I've been watching you guys put out videos since almost day one. Keep having fun.
Renée, I’m so sorry about Baby Jane. 💔 You WILL see her again! Jesus has her safe and sound, waiting to meet you face to face! 🙏
Wow to all the snowflake haters coming here to complain about how another family processes grief and loss. Renee didn't have to share this very personal story about their lives, and ya'll don't have to respond to said story with judgement and salt. I know I don't need to say this to the Zatara crew, but just let it float away. These comments from whiners and haters are just them revealing how sad their life is. Love the vids!
15:54 Dang! Keith with the brutal punch to the gut! Hilarious!
It's like a brand new boat ...happy sailing
Thank you Renee, for sharing such an intimate and Im sure painful moment in your life. Sweet baby Jane is with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ…”When death becomes the property of the believer, it receives a new name, and is called sleep”…William Arnot
Brampton!!! Thats like an hour away from me eh!!! Nice to see a Canadian a part of the Z-Crew ! Pretty sure you had one last year didnt you
I love watching your kids grow into young adults with a grand view of parts of the world and so much sailing vessel experience whether at sea, tied to a mooring ball or anchored, or on the hard. They have already learned so much to put to use for whatever they choose to do in life. Mom and Dad , great parents❣
Watching Kate with a Bluebanana sweater has been a surprise! It’s a Spanish brand, how nice! Amazing content btw
Wow, you guys are such real people. I hope you weren't pressured into sharing such personal information that we shouldn't 'have to know' to watch your channel. Your videos are so interesting and informative, I love it. I'll never get to go blue water sailing or any other. But I CAN through y'all. Thanks for the adventures! Be safe out there.
I think it's actually good for people to get their stories out, once they can handle sharing them... whether by writing about it, or telling friends, or however they can. It helps, to get past it, and progress in the healing process.
Where was Finn in this one? I’m also impressed with his guitar playing very talented. You have a bunch of good kids .
Cooper coat looks great. Keep us abreast of how it last and if it does what it says it will do. Good sailing and fair winds.
Keith is a legend 😀
Keith is freaking HILARIOUS. You all are awesome and doing life right
You guys are amazing parents raising amazing children….no one in their right minds would take any comments from Keith seriously in regards to losing a child…it’s a way to deal with pain and grief….you guys rock! 🥰🥰🥰 x 1000
If nothing else the copper bottom looks really cool.
You should make your videos a little longer! Like an hour maybe?? its just too short for a week of waiting 😅. I like travelling the world through your videos! 😊
The copper looks fantastic.
I hope you get a chance to visit the Island of Crete. There is a lot of history to explore there.
The ruins at Knosos, Sammarian Gorge. Remember the Greeks are a bargaining culture.
Greek Merchant: Oh, you are American.....you are my friend. For you special price.
DO NOT TAKE THE SPECIAL PRICE
Hang in there and bargain until the merchant grabs his chest and says to your final offer......
Merchant: Please take! I am making NO money.
I was a section chief in a Lance Missile Firing platoon ( Tactical Nuke ) stationed in West Germany
in the 70's and 80's. Once a year we would fly our entire unit to the island of Crete to do a live practice firing
at NAMFI ( Nato Missile Firing Installation ). We would work a few days, fire the missile and then have a few days off.
I made three trips to Crete.
You made me shed a few tears when you shared the loss of baby Jane. Sorry you guys had to experience that.
Question to the crew, how much does all this repairs cost you?
did it all get sponsored? partly? can we have some numbers?
you do this yearly?
-A curious dreamer about a sea life like yours from Belgium :)
I appreciate you all Zatara for who you are. I dont always agree with your take on things but its YOUR take. I respect that. Please keep on being YOU. Play safe!
Thanks for telling us that! It's good to talk about good things and not so good.
The taboo grief of perinatal loss has got to be one of the heaviest to learn how to carry. Bravo to you for doing that while raising your children.
Great to see a former fellow Bramptonian on Zatara. We were boaters from Brampton in the 1980’s and 90’s on our Hatteras 43DC. Renée, your videos are terrific, always interesting and with real spontaneity, not slick as so many have become. Speaking of Brampton, will we ever see Zatara in the Great Lakes?
YOU ARE SUCH A BEAUTIFUL MOM😍😍😍
I LOVE THAT YOU KNOW
YOU WILL SEE YOUR BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER JANE AGAIN🌈🌎❤️🛡️🛡️🛡️🛡️🛡️🛡️🛡️
THANKYOU FOR NEVER LEAVING JESUS AND OUR FATHER 🌈🌎😍
I LOVE YOU GUYS💋😍❤️💎
QUESTION: can you buy & install anti-fowling to keep seabirds from pooping on your boat? :0/ 2:05 - Don't it just chap yer hide when 'the thing' breaks?!
Lovely show. Thankyou Renee your a strong gal. I'm pretty sad still after hearing about baby Jane. Keith must have cried his eyes out. Your a unbelievable lovebug strong couple. Big big big hug. I'm sure your story so kindly shared will help others that had similar heart wrenching losses. ❤ Goodjob for sharing x
She must’ve been a beautiful baby. I can’t imagine the pain. Yes, one day you’ll get to hold her in your arms again. The boat looks awesome. Keep being the amazing family you all are!
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That was so funny with Keith in the background calling you a crackhead. I needed a good laugh 😂 ❤
Zatara is looking puurrdy. For a 17 yo boat, she is in great shape. I'll bet the new lighting will look fantastic. Keith, you are just a big kid with a flirty dirty mouth, I don't know how Renee puts up with you. 😁😁Renee, you are a saint. Thank you for sharing your story about Jane. We also lost a child at birth, one of twins. We are fortunate that the surviving twin, Emily, has grown up to be a wonderful daughter. I look forward to meeting the new crew in your next video. Wishing you fair winds and calm seas.
I know what happen, you killed her. Really Kieth? That was about as insensitive as you could be. Just lost a huge amount of respect. That wasn’t at all funny. Losing a child is never a joke. 👎👎👎👎👎👎👎
I want to apologize for a previous comment years ago about sheltering your children from responsibility. I see now that they do contribute to the working responsibilities of the boat. I appreciate your attitude about your stillbirth. That was a brave explanation that was personal and optional. Thank you for sharing. It may help others deal with the grief. I know you didn’t just develop this perspective. I’m sure it was years of healing that brought you to this level. I can hear the pain in your voice as you talk about it. A wise woman told me “that pain is in my heart, but I am the only one with a key that can allow it to surface. I will not let it consume me.” I also want to thank you for sharing that Jack is colorblind. I remember you and Keith speaking about his future plans of possibly being a boat Captain. How will his color blindness affect that type of job? Your videos are an escape, even though I am retired and live on the water. I was a sailor (Catalina 30) in the 90’s. Bill
Maybe color corrective lenses will help!
Interesting question, so I checked, and apparently color-blindness is way more common than you would expect... it seems that approximately one out of 12 males is color blind. I would have guessed more like one out of 100. Out of the colorblind people that I've known, it doesn't appear to have any effects, aside from wearing questionable color combinations, LOL.
@@hxhdfjifzirstc894 except they can't get many jobs, in particular pilot. Not sure about boat fontaine, but colors are an important part of charts, radar, buoys,(reverse from the US to the rest of the world), etc.
One possibility is what Yamaha did with their latest Clavinova 900 series (digital piano). They replaced all of the red and green lights on the panel, which are difficult for colorblind people to distinguish, with blue and white lights, which are easy to distinguish. Perhaps the marine industry could incorporate that idea into a dash panel for night sailing.
You have every right to because it is outside the norm to namby pamby adult kids for their own personal reasons (helping operate the sailboat). They are the ones begging for cash by letting everyone into their creepy world. If they did not want opinions they should not beg for alms on the internet. You dont need to apologize, send them cash, that's what they want.
That was funny. Glad to see the humor that demonstrates a healthy dynamic when dealing with lifes difficulties. Sad to read comments that fail to grasp this, and sound like they wish you had failed to move forward in life.
Keith doesn’t say “aarrrghh!” enough. After all he’s a mighty captain of the sea. Beautiful coating. Hope it works as you planned. I’m actually looking forward to seeing all the new lights in the water. Zatara will be stylin’!
WOW! Major haul-out! You guys are so cool to have guests! My family has learned to do the same...it's a sane way keep the memory, move on from the tragedy, and continue life with vigor, love, and respect. Blessings on you all.
I'm one of 7 children - my younger sister lost her eldest sparkling boy to unknown causes. We pay Daniel respect and include him in our conversation. Nothing will bring them back. Live our lives and remember dearly all of our family. We will love one another to better days. That includes Jane Witaker.
How many days did you guys wait for the paint to dry Before strapping up to go back in the water?
Thank you for sharing your story with us Renée I'm so sorry about baby Jane you'll see her again no doubt along with all your loved ones. ❤❤ the cat is looking beautiful love the copper coating.
Kate what did you start jamming to @7:22 ? Your whole demeanor changed once you picked that. You were jamming out and that is always fun to see whenever anyone gets into their music. Stay cool 😎
I have never commented before......however, being both British and Military I completely understand the humour to make light of a serious situation. We are all built a little differently and should try to understand each other.
Sorry to hear that you have suffered loss but happy to see people who have embraced life regardless of the hands dealt to them.
Much love x
My wife and I are sitting in the waiting room as she’s about to go in for open-heart surgery. She’s [redacted] years old and JUST found out she has a birth defect. I tell everyone I meet, “I should’ve gotten a pre-purchase inspection!” When Keith says you were doin too much cocaine you can just say “I’m not addicted, I just love the way it smells!” Love you guys. Love your humor. Love your story. Stay awesome!!!
Beautiful video in every way! The boat looks brand new! God Bless and much love to you all.
Hahahahaha....Keith is so cool...I like the way he tries to lighten you up in your serious talk....and naturilijk the " I got something for you to hold".....classic...hahahaha ....so much to do on boats who ever said they are relaxing..
keith is really full of it today. lol. "ive got something for you to hold"
Your thread needs a love it button instead of a like button! Every week I look forward to Thursday so I can watch your latest video and live vicariously through your adventures!
Keith reminds me a ton of my dad 😂 Granted, my dad is a couple years older
That Anti-Fouling looks really nice, they did a really good job. Also that chrome chain looks amazing. A lot of great upgrades to the boat!. That salt water and salty air makes everything look bad if not kept up with, I clean my dad's boat all the time, (charter fishing in CapeCod), and boy that salt is nasty. We wax/polish everything, and it still manages to make things a mess lol.
Let me know how that Anti-Fouling coat works out. If it's good stuff, I'm going to recommend my father do it. Stay safe, we love you guys up here in the Northeast!
That copper and chain both look amazing, and I can't be the only one who keeps thinking "OMG, how much does that cost!?!" over and over again, LOL. I shudder to think of the costs of maintenance.
So, talking about your kids, what is going on with Anna? I'm guessing she's still in college? Does she plan on doing her own "cruising" life once she's done or is she moving on to other things? I have to admit I'd kind of like to see one or more of your kids decide to take up the cruising life. Multi-generational buddy-cruising with the grown kids (and maybe eventually the grandbabies) just sounds like a blast.
Renee, you are an amazing Mom, always upbeat and positive about EVERYTHING! You have a beautiful family and are living a dream. Sailing Zatara looks so stealth with the copper coating and black stripe... super cool. Look forward to meeting your summer Med Crew in next week's video.
OMG Keith you are hilarious. I am sorry for your loss. You guys are amazing. I look forward to your videos every Thursday. I support your channel and wear your merch all the time. Love the video and your catamaran.
Keith tries to blame it on Coke & Alcohol, when we really know he was using you as a punching bag back then.
Supposed to have an older and younger brother. Didn’t happen that way😞
Omw! KEITH!! Renee is having a personal, emotional sharing moment with us and you crack jokes.🤦♀️ Don't worry, I get it, sometimes hurt needs to be covered with a few jokes to cope with it. You guys are awesome.🥰If it was me, I might have just given Keith a little kick under his butt. He was in the perfect position!🤣I am so sorry about Jane, but you will meet again.🛐🙌✝️💓
Keith's intervention into your story about loosing a child at birth was insentive and callous.
It was bad enough "he"joked, repeat he, saying "you were on alcohol and drugs".
It was not funny. Then adding "You killed her".
I was watching with my wife and a couple of friends.
We all gasped.
My wife said "I would have hit him with nearest heavy object.
We've always considered Keith a bit of a pig, and misogynistic. This confirms it.
The trauma a women goes through losing a child in these circumstances just doesn't disappear, it is there for life.
@@gazr9972 Sounds like you're projecting your own pain and preconceived notions on someone who has nothing to do with you.
@@henkondemand Yawn.
I am double super secret offended by this episode!!!!!
May the rainbow forever touch baby Jane's shoulder. much love from AL to the Zatara.
Renee, your story about losing your baby brought tears to my eyes and heart.
I’m so sorry about the loss of your precious baby! Thank you for sharing that. We lost our firstborn-a daughter-when she was 4 months old due to a heart defect that surgery couldn’t fix. We will see her again in heaven someday. Blessings on you all!!!
You’ll all think they’re happy all the times specially the kids.
Is the money you make from you make from TH-cam enough to support you?
Multiple thin layers. Electrolysis, including between different metals.
That's it. There's a lot of technology and science into a boat, and to know them is the ability to prevent and maintain.
And very sorry for Jane. I understand how hard it could be for a mother, a couple, a family.
As long as Keith’s comments didn’t upset you, Renee, I guess it shouldn’t upset me. I for one don’t care for morbid humor, but to each their own. Cheers from beautiful East Lansing Michigan.
Keith is really a softy. Have you seen him tear up when he was talking about the children? He;s OK.
I was waiting for the video to
Come, the lights look amazing and happy birthday to Finn
Looks like nice chain, but who really cares what it looks like. It’s either in the locker or under water. Anyway looks like a decent yard, glad to see your getting some quality work done.
LOVE THESE VIDEOS! DO YOU ACCEPT CREW IN THEIR 40S? HAHA. RENEE, I WAS TOUCHED BY YOUR STORY OF BABY JANE. SO SORRY THAT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HAD TO ENDURE THAT PAIN.
I love watching the boat come back together within the past few weeks, it’s looking AWESOMEEE!! Also it’s highly likely im gonna buy some merch 👀🩵 see ya out in the water! 🌊🌊
G'day Renee, first of all and most importantly, my condolences to you and Keith on the loss of your precious "Baby Jane!" I'm sorry to hear about your miscarriage mate. However, God definitely blessed you & Keith with two more incredibly, bright and beautiful children, Finn & Kate! You're an incredible woman, wife, mother, and person. You're obviously the glue that holds your family together! I hope Keith reads this comment and realises how bloody fortunate he is, to have married such an INCREDIBLE woman....I know he absolutely does 😊! May God Bless you and your beautiful family. Cheers from Margaret River, Western Australia 🇦🇺.
Happy Birthday to Finn - May need to change the opening to say 17 yo now 😊
I had not seen it to the end. Very sorry about baby Jane. God blessed you with a large family and a lot of adventure. Jane, as you said, is in heaven, you will see her again, and she is forever in your hearts! Lesh go!
Thanks for sharing your story, Renee. We lost a son to "cord accident" in 2000. I know your pain...it never goes away.
I love watching your videos! Thanks for letting me vicariously live through some of your adventures! Im Jon from the cornfields of Indiana!
Thank you for keeping Keith’s commentary in this Video.. Some people deal with hard times differently… y’all are my favorite Family… Love from Germany.
RENEE you are BRAVE and KIETH is pathetic. joking that you used COCAINE and that is why you lost your BABY !!! SHAME KIETH and APOLOGIZE ON CAMERA and now !!
Moin
The boat looks great but I bet your wallet took a beating!
So sorry for your loss Renee and Keith
It’s such a hard feeling to do with,I don’t think it ever leaves you