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@@TheCruisingKiwis Thanks to Zatara I started to follow you from Dampier OZ. Then I realised Rob was a Famous Oarsman. Great Guy & your Family is a credit to you. Great to follow Kiwis.
Just do it from time to time. But no worries, even in this vlog, talking about important things, you made us smile. Like, for example, the chocolate part. I guess it doesn't last long the reserves you might add to the emergency kit each time you get new tablets😂 And the cards!! In deed, keeping busy and calm is a very important thing in crisis (something you know how to manage very well 👍😀). Also, I loved the part were you advise aunty Hilary to stay away, haha. I'm saving this vlog to review the rest of the items, specialy the thing to filter the water. Well, hopefully this is the ladt time you show all of this, and the floating tent (way more claustrophobic than a cave!). Safe journey, team Hamill!!
That seemed an impossible mission! Did they completed, or it took so long that they resigned to find the raft? Declan assumed Finn's safty role, while Ivan seems to keep the laughing role to "disestress" everyone haha
Has Rob found the life raft yet? I’d avoid a life raft at all costs because it hasn’t got sky TV for sports🤣 I last remember doing life raft drills at British Airways when I was flying the 737 more than 20 years ago. Can’t imagine there would’ve been much chance of getting to it in reality. Only one Hudson River I hope. Put quick drying fleece Beanie hats in the grab bag 🤓
Yeah good call. We would also prefer a vhf that takes AA/AAA batteries. The ones most common these days are the rechargeable slab shaped batteries that only last about 24 hours in standby.
A Heliograph (mirror) works really well. If you don't have one a CD disk works quite well. Think of it as a trillion candle power torch that even the dumbest helicopter crew will see from miles away!!
@@TheCruisingKiwis I did thankyou, I had to send away for a new credit card since mine had expired. Could have been embarrassing out the back of nowhere and beyond. I'll order as soon as it arrives !!
Really informative guys. Agreed Whittakers is the way to go. Must have REAL chocolate. I have some in my bed side drawer (and some cashew nuts) for emergencies. Strangely I have an emergency most nights...... Think it must be a Christchurch thing.......
Well that was freaky. Was reading the official report into the SY Platino accident where the two crew were killed by an accidental gybe, when this video from you guys pops up. About safety on boats and safety gear! Somebody is trying to tell me something here. Good on you for posting this. What alot of people would probably like to see would be a Cat 1 inspection if you have any footage of that. It's something that seems to intimidate a lot of people. At least this time Rob doesn't seem to have injured himself! Are you still hoping to head off to Fiji soon?
Hi Owen, we have been hearing lots of stories about whales hitting yachts or yachts hitting whales which has us on hyper alert. The videos are in real time now and we hope to be heading out to Fiji next week weather permitting.
Yes, originally there were eight bars of chocolate for this vlog. Four mysteriously disappeared before filming. The other four have since suffered the same fate. Time to go shopping.
Cool video, I like the idea of the self defense flare, but I think i'll stick to my Glock 17. I did see it on that movie with Nicole Kidman, Dead Calm, but I doubt it would happen like Hollywood depicts!
VHF radio - CHANNEL 16!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's what everyone is listening. If you're in Indonesia, that's where fishing boats broadcast their horrible music to each other.
I was referring to the NZ passports. My passport was the burgundy European one Declan held up with the others at the beginning. No Finn on board but we will be taking a couple of extra crew.
Where are you based? We are amazed that duty free shops here in Malaysia sell Whittakers, and at a very reasonable price. There's bound to be somewhere near you: though it might cost an arm and a leg.
The nearest food store is like 20 miles away, I have a small dollar general store close but they don't have much. I am going to google "where to find Whittakers" Lol.
I have found a place online to buy the chocolate, it is a place called Kiwi Corner Dairy, and a block is 6 dollars US. I am also going to go to town and look in the stores there, so maybe I will be able to enjoy some yet, I am a chocolate freak, love me some chocolate. Lol.
To summarize: Rule 1. Those five will stay with the boat evem after it sinks. Rule 2. This family has a plan like every NEVER. They sailed 2,000 miles from Fiji to NZ to buy a boat and... didn't buy a boat. Who's in charge of abandonment - RACHEL. BUT!!! Allow at least 2 hours for her to finish asking - why EXACTLY the boat is sinking - what is the name of the Fountaine Pajot worker who made the part of the boat that's leaking - is he married - is he married happily - do they have a cat or a dog - has Rob ever met him during his travels - what EXACTLY is the sea temperature - what did you say was the channel we should be transmitting SOS - what's the number of the naval detachment that's flying to resque us - where is Ivan - did he eat Rule 3. It never works. Especially if you have a life raft that is intended for EXACTLY the number of souls onboard. Your life raft is TINY! If you have five people onboard, get a raft for 12. Yes, "the erg" goes overboard. ALWAYS opt for SOLAS 2. It has scissors (which you don't need) and FISHING KIT (which you do). ALWAYS check the batteries in your "emergency" flash-lights. AND check the compressed CO2 bottles INSIDE your life jackets. Bet you didn't even know they are there. They DO rust and fail. So when you're thrown out of the boat, you pull the cord and nothing happens - NOT FUN. And the main rule - DO NOT think it'll never happen to YOU. Think about it as "it will". Then if it happens, you'll just be oh there it is, let's go. And a little secret just between us. Children between ages of 12 and 15 are the tastiest. Older teens tend to be a bit bony and adults are outright chewey. You know what to do. Heeey, Iiiiivaaaan. It's time for diiiinneeeeeeeer.
6:20 DO NOT use those as weapons. One, if you are being attacked at sea, THEY are prepared, YOU aren't. DO NOT resist and definitely don't shoot at anyone. And two, look at how Rachel holds it. If she tries to fire it, she is much more likely to injure one of her cherubs or her long-suffering husband than whoever she's aiming at. Come on, people, dont give bad advices. Stick to bad examples.
@@TheCruisingKiwis I KNEW IT!!! There has always been something suspicious about her. How could you, Rob! 😞 **burning eall my All Blacks jerseys** G'day. Anyone has a Wallabies flag?
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Loved the ending...good for Declan!!!!!
The EMC saves the day😊
Excellent Safety Video, Enjoyed watching it, so practical.
Thanks John. May I ask how did you stumble upon it?
@@TheCruisingKiwis Thanks to Zatara I started to follow you from Dampier OZ. Then I realised Rob was a Famous Oarsman. Great Guy & your Family is a credit to you.
Great to follow Kiwis.
@@duffwipeout Thank you John, very kind of you to say. We are very proud of our boys.
Good idea to practice
Indeed even if practice badly🙂
Both interesting and entertaining
Actually I just watched it again after reading your comment and yeah it sorta is. Thank you.
After seeing the ending, Declan should be an essential component of any grab bag.
Agreed. And if you see the end of our latest video you mightl suggest 'complete with cooking utensils'. Thanks!
Indeed!!
Great information! This is very helpful with lots of good tips. Don't forget the shark repellent.
I knew we'd forgotten something!
😂😂
Informative and entertaining. Loved Declan's take as he paused to find the passports!
All best, Daniel Wardin.
Thanks Daniel! Being informative is probably one of our weaknesses. Probabaly need to share more knowledge, at risk of becoming boring.
Just do it from time to time. But no worries, even in this vlog, talking about important things, you made us smile. Like, for example, the chocolate part. I guess it doesn't last long the reserves you might add to the emergency kit each time you get new tablets😂 And the cards!! In deed, keeping busy and calm is a very important thing in crisis (something you know how to manage very well 👍😀). Also, I loved the part were you advise aunty Hilary to stay away, haha.
I'm saving this vlog to review the rest of the items, specialy the thing to filter the water.
Well, hopefully this is the ladt time you show all of this, and the floating tent (way more claustrophobic than a cave!).
Safe journey, team Hamill!!
Thanks for the the very informative safety plan.I think Rob will make it to fiji before he finds the life raft.Cheers safe sailing
Thanks Rob. Rob laughed when I read him your comment. It was amusing to watch him lead the team on a wild goose chase.
That seemed an impossible mission! Did they completed, or it took so long that they resigned to find the raft? Declan assumed Finn's safty role, while Ivan seems to keep the laughing role to "disestress" everyone haha
😂😂😂
Has Rob found the life raft yet? I’d avoid a life raft at all costs because it hasn’t got sky TV for sports🤣 I last remember doing life raft drills at British Airways when I was flying the 737 more than 20 years ago. Can’t imagine there would’ve been much chance of getting to it in reality. Only one Hudson River I hope. Put quick drying fleece Beanie hats in the grab bag 🤓
Hehe thanks Sue. You're a very accomplished person. Great idea 're the beanie
All great stuff looking to visiting Fiji with you!!
See you out there
Just a thought, snap lock bags. Passport and money and even your VHF should goes in a snap lock bag
Yeah good call. We would also prefer a vhf that takes AA/AAA batteries. The ones most common these days are the rechargeable slab shaped batteries that only last about 24 hours in standby.
A Heliograph (mirror) works really well. If you don't have one a CD disk works quite well. Think of it as a trillion candle power torch that even the dumbest helicopter crew will see from miles away!!
Yeah I think there is something in there. Will check to confirm.
Usefull tip also for trecking or other in land adventures & safty grab bags!
I should not laugh..... essentials Chocolate, Whittakers no less.
Absolutely!
Another plug for the Zatara crew, Whitaker chocolate. I need to try that brand sometime.
I know aren't the ZCrew lucky to have a chocolate company named after them. We introduced them to their first bar of this NZ favorite.
The eyes have it!
Indeed. Silly but fun.
"Who's going to be in charge............?"
Rachel is the only one I'd trust !!
The cheques in the mail Pgb Bell
Guess who edits this show!😁
BTW did you get the email reply regarding the DVD?
@@TheCruisingKiwis I did thankyou, I had to send away for a new credit card since mine had expired. Could have been embarrassing out the back of nowhere and beyond. I'll order as soon as it arrives !!
😂😂😂 Rachel the Declan... when Finn is out rowing!
Really informative guys. Agreed Whittakers is the way to go. Must have REAL chocolate. I have some in my bed side drawer (and some cashew nuts) for emergencies. Strangely I have an emergency most nights...... Think it must be a Christchurch thing.......
Since uploading this vlog there have been a number of on board emergencies. As a result all the Whittakers bars have been consumed 😝
Great vid, hope we cross paths one day!
Thank you! And sorry for the delay in responding!!
When are you guys heading for warmer climes ?
Sorry for delay. I guess you know now that we are in Fiji.
@@TheCruisingKiwis
I follow your exploits religiously............well as religiously as an atheist can !!
@@TheCruisingKiwis The bottle finally arrived !!
Great video. What Life Raft do you have?
We have a six man CSM life raft. It's pretty cosy.
Well that was freaky. Was reading the official report into the SY Platino accident where the two crew were killed by an accidental gybe, when this video from you guys pops up. About safety on boats and safety gear! Somebody is trying to tell me something here. Good on you for posting this. What alot of people would probably like to see would be a Cat 1 inspection if you have any footage of that. It's something that seems to intimidate a lot of people.
At least this time Rob doesn't seem to have injured himself! Are you still hoping to head off to Fiji soon?
Hi Owen, we have been hearing lots of stories about whales hitting yachts or yachts hitting whales which has us on hyper alert. The videos are in real time now and we hope to be heading out to Fiji next week weather permitting.
@@TheCruisingKiwis Lost containers are becoming fashionable for sinking boats..............especially plastic ones !!
@@davidsmith3rd Yes, containers are a real worry. Unfortunately like whales there's not much you can do to avoid them, especially at night.
@@TheCruisingKiwis Whales are softer and don't have pointy corners !!
I’d definitely pack more chocolate 🤣
Safe travels Cruising Kiwis xx Hope there’s not too much of this.... 🤮
Yes, originally there were eight bars of chocolate for this vlog. Four mysteriously disappeared before filming. The other four have since suffered the same fate. Time to go shopping.
Cool video, I like the idea of the self defense flare, but I think i'll stick to my Glock 17. I did see it on that movie with Nicole Kidman, Dead Calm, but I doubt it would happen like Hollywood depicts!
Yes probably not as effective as a gun.
VHF radio - CHANNEL 16!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's what everyone is listening. If you're in Indonesia, that's where fishing boats broadcast their horrible music to each other.
Yeah didn't state the obvious but obviously should have stated 16. And oh that music...
Hmmm, 2 adults, 3 children, Finn staying behind, 3 passports, who's MOB ??
I was referring to the NZ passports. My passport was the burgundy European one Declan held up with the others at the beginning. No Finn on board but we will be taking a couple of extra crew.
Who is the red passport looks like a GB one
It's Rachel's passport. She grew up in the UK but has lived in NZ the last twenty years. Do you think it's time she changed her passport?
Wonder where I can buy Whittakers chocolate at ?
Where are you based? We are amazed that duty free shops here in Malaysia sell Whittakers, and at a very reasonable price. There's bound to be somewhere near you: though it might cost an arm and a leg.
The nearest food store is like 20 miles away, I have a small dollar general store close but they don't have much. I am going to google "where to find Whittakers" Lol.
I have found a place online to buy the chocolate, it is a place called Kiwi Corner Dairy, and a block is 6 dollars US. I am also going to go to town and look in the stores there, so maybe I will be able to enjoy some yet, I am a chocolate freak, love me some chocolate. Lol.
@@davidholland2180 OMG I'm so excited for you. We hope you like it after all that effort. Please keep us informed. The creamy milk is pure heaven.
@@davidholland2180 that was rachel in last reply. My faves black forest, coconut, caramel, hokeypokey. Sweet tooth. The dark Ghana is excellent too.
To summarize:
Rule 1. Those five will stay with the boat evem after it sinks.
Rule 2. This family has a plan like every NEVER. They sailed 2,000 miles from Fiji to NZ to buy a boat and... didn't buy a boat.
Who's in charge of abandonment - RACHEL. BUT!!! Allow at least 2 hours for her to finish asking
- why EXACTLY the boat is sinking
- what is the name of the Fountaine Pajot worker who made the part of the boat that's leaking
- is he married
- is he married happily
- do they have a cat or a dog
- has Rob ever met him during his travels
- what EXACTLY is the sea temperature
- what did you say was the channel we should be transmitting SOS
- what's the number of the naval detachment that's flying to resque us
- where is Ivan
- did he eat
Rule 3. It never works. Especially if you have a life raft that is intended for EXACTLY the number of souls onboard. Your life raft is TINY! If you have five people onboard, get a raft for 12. Yes, "the erg" goes overboard.
ALWAYS opt for SOLAS 2. It has scissors (which you don't need) and FISHING KIT (which you do).
ALWAYS check the batteries in your "emergency" flash-lights. AND check the compressed CO2 bottles INSIDE your life jackets. Bet you didn't even know they are there. They DO rust and fail. So when you're thrown out of the boat, you pull the cord and nothing happens - NOT FUN.
And the main rule - DO NOT think it'll never happen to YOU. Think about it as "it will". Then if it happens, you'll just be oh there it is, let's go.
And a little secret just between us. Children between ages of 12 and 15 are the tastiest. Older teens tend to be a bit bony and adults are outright chewey. You know what to do. Heeey, Iiiiivaaaan. It's time for diiiinneeeeeeeer.
You've picked up on Rachel's proclivity for 60 questions then! Yeah we knew about the gas bottles and agree assume it will happen.
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Haha safety at sea hope you enjoyed it Ken
6:20 DO NOT use those as weapons. One, if you are being attacked at sea, THEY are prepared, YOU aren't. DO NOT resist and definitely don't shoot at anyone. And two, look at how Rachel holds it. If she tries to fire it, she is much more likely to injure one of her cherubs or her long-suffering husband than whoever she's aiming at. Come on, people, dont give bad advices. Stick to bad examples.
Yeah you're probably correct on this one. First time for everything.
@@TheCruisingKiwis GASP!!! YOU DIDN'T!!!!
WHY do you have a diplomatic passport? OR. Why are your passports different colors?
Maybe it's because I (Rob) am the epitome of diplomacy. Either that or Rachel's PP is British.
@@TheCruisingKiwis I KNEW IT!!! There has always been something suspicious about her. How could you, Rob! 😞 **burning eall my All Blacks jerseys** G'day. Anyone has a Wallabies flag?
@Maloy7800 yeah she talks with a weird accent is probably the biggest giveaway. That and that she often talks of colonising countries we visit.