What's it like Sailing at Night? The Z-Crew talks about Night Watch (Sailing Zatara Z-Log) 1180 8

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We have discussed Ocean Passages in a prior Z-log, however we didn't really discuss Night Watch. So in this episode we discuss the ups and downs of night sailing; what it is like? Is it scary? Who does what on a Night Watch? Make sure to click on the Subscribe button and find current status and pictures on Instagram and Facebook. Happy Sailing! Renee Music Credits: Float Away – Grabbitz/Monstercat 025: Threshold https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzuSHCFQD7c ▼ Follow Monstercat Snapchat: Monstercat YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/Monstercat Spotify: http://monster.cat/1hGrCWk Facebook: http://facebook.com/Monstercat Twitter: http://twitter.com/Monstercat Instagram: http://instagram.com/monstercat Vine: https://vine.co/monstercat SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/Monstercat Google+: https://plus.google.com/+Monstercat Monstercat FM: http://live.monstercat.com ▼ Follow Grabbitz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grabbitzmusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/grabbitz Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/grabbitz Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/GrabbitzMusic

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EvlMagus - 6 years ago

What do people do that sail solo when they sleep?

BaronVonOrvil - 6 years ago

Autopilot sailing and autopilot flying. All is good until it fails and then one now has to navigate and manipulate the controls. Todays automation in the cockpit with flying and sailing has definitely changed how we interact with our machines. Autopilot on, sails set and take a nap, read a book or edit a video. Are we there yet?

Sunshine Coast Summer - 6 years ago

I hear a Cockie in the background.

Eddie Havlice - 6 years ago

Great v log. Hope cat shopping is coming along!

SenseiDave13 - 6 years ago

How's the Dr Pepper holding out ? :)

Dave Harman - 6 years ago

Thx so much always guys! First time commenting but a true follower and hope to do the same with my family someday. Much love from Alaska

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Thelonious Smithe - 6 years ago

another great video. excellent editing - never too long!

Outland Hatchcovers - 6 years ago

So cool! Its neat hearing from everyone about the night shifts. Thats quite a responsible job to handle at all ages. Excellent ! Hope the search for the new catamaran is going well. Your Beneteau is one of the best looking boats but the cat will be a great layout for everyone to have some space. Best wishes for the Holidays!

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Svein-Helge Smenes - 6 years ago

Nice hearcut Keith;)
Thanks for shearing another episode guys. I`ve followed you the hole journey and it`s always inspiring!
Keep sharp lookout:)

clidiere - 6 years ago

It's great to see how the children adapt — to some degree more than the adults. This experience will change them at a very deep level.

clidiere - 6 years ago

If you're by yourself on the deck and (like me) find the lifejacket very uncomfortable, wear a harness. The clipped harness is the only thing that counts anyway.

T.J. Mills - 6 years ago

Hey guys from Austin. Really enjoying and envious of your adventure. Looking forward to the cat.

Professor moptop - 6 years ago

Our family loves the z logs. Keep them coming.

steve holton - 6 years ago

Come on ZATARA, get your S... together. On board ship we still use the Bell system. You know - one bell at 04:30, 08:30, 12:30, 16:30, & 20:30. No day/night, no hours/minutes, no am/pm - Just Bells! Ding, Ding-Ding, Ding-Ding-Ding, etc. All-O-Taut-O sdh in CT

round51 - 6 years ago

Anna those ships will rarely worry about you. Jack, why? Father? LOL my brothers and I were never so kind, we just called him the "Old Man." I have since learned "What goes around comes around," kinda one of those things you know but become more real once you get there your self. Sorry Keith don't mean to undermine your authority Old.. wait I mean skipper... Lol looking a bit more gray if you ask me.

Jesse Reed S/V Matador - 6 years ago

Last passage I did was on a delivery of a boat very poorly equipped at 4 in the morning I came on to watch as we approached a fleet of large fishing boats out of NY harbor as we got closer I could see the huge nets coming out with the bright lights as they zigzagged ahead of us , no radar no AIS it was sketchy I kept lighting up the sails with my flashlight and made it thru but it was so nerve racking, Cheers and Fairwinds.. awesome videos !

z non - 6 years ago

A lot of people don't subscribe probably because they watch YouTube without being signed into to Google. You have to be logged into a Google account to subscribe or like

daedster1 - 6 years ago

Renee ur a champ with these edits, real pro, really enjoy being sub'd and getting emailed "ur on!"

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Charles Thomas - 6 years ago

I've been along for the ride since episode 1. It is 18 degrees and there is about four inches of snow on the ground here right now so color me a little envious of your current environment!

pedro quez - 6 years ago

Great

Three Random Words - 6 years ago

5:45 Not running into other boats.
The USN is in desperate need for officers like Anna.

MDGirlPAScratcher - 6 years ago

Hi I love your video's and I LOVE Astronomy and I have a very nice telescope, but I bet you see a lot of shooting stars or neat things in the night sky. I WOULD LOVE night shift if I could see the night sky.

Sailing Serenity - 6 years ago

Super awesome. Yeah, I'm sure it's nice sailing at night. Keith, as a fellow pilot I always have enjoyed flying the couple hours just before dawn. I'm sure the joys of sailing is similar. Great video with individual explanations! ~ Josh

gkarjala - 6 years ago

Did your OB say. " Congradulations Renee, another crew member!!! Fair winds, it's a boy/girl" lol you have a great family.

Prof. Michael O. Zeee JCD ECS - 6 years ago

Interesting info. nicely organized. Important lesson for life, safety first, and think before doing ;-) seems you're all well and the youngsters have adjusted(somewhat) to life on a boat and changing environments, i.e. different people, cultures and countries. Any decision yet on a changeover to a CAT, when, make and the like?

Midway - 6 years ago

Very interesting! So much I don’t know about sailing. Love you Video! Hi from HTown TX

azhar201 - 6 years ago

nice

Sailing Free At Last - 6 years ago

great video!!!

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riwi tribawono wirjono - 6 years ago

Any picture of night shift look like?

Kim borlase - 6 years ago

I always wondered about night watch thankyou for letting us know what you guys do , when the sea is calm and no breeze, just wondering if you can hear anything interesting lol like whales singing ect silly question but curious just the same

Olli K - 6 years ago

Someone may have mentioned this in the past but have any of you considered getting their amateur radio license. That could provide you with a little more to do during night watch.

Generation X - 6 years ago

Why do you need a license for a radio?

HOC fairseas - 6 years ago

Nice informative family sailing update. Love it! Do the young'uns do the dishes and laundry during the day? Ha; Don't be to much of a slave driver folks, there just learn'n, Ha Ha!--remember--you guys were ''whipper-snappers'' at one time too! LOL

mike womack - 6 years ago

Nice .... ;~D>> .... Rrrrrrrrrrrrr

williambob111 - 6 years ago

cant wait for the Cat and your new adventures

David Barry - 6 years ago

Hey Guy's, thanks for another very insightful Z-log. How did you like our beautiful Australia? And will you be coming back to our shores anytime soon? Cheers

Cliff Starks - 6 years ago

You all are so awesome!
Unless you have watched from the beginning, you really don’t know what I mean. To see everyone,
Especially the kids, embrace the sailing life is intriguing. But even more important, even if one has no
Desire to sail off into the sunset, by sharing your life so candidly you have created a blueprint to what you CAN do as a family.
Keith & Renee, you are my hero’s.

BushLizard2 - 6 years ago

Love what you are doing ... Thanks for taking us all along with you. Merry Christmas.

Fredrick Rourk - 6 years ago

Merry Christmas

jrh0369 - 6 years ago

Go on opticsplanet.com and invest in some night vision or thermal device. There are things floating out at sea that you can’t see at night. You’re welcome.

Richard Kaye - 6 years ago

You guys are fantastic to watch

Joshua Reece - 6 years ago

Very helpful!

Traveing Bumble Bee - 6 years ago

Ty for bring us with you it's nice to see everyone has a responsibility on the boat. By the way that bird Fred was me tagging along for bit had to go back to NY. HI Hi.

Connie George - 6 years ago

Great way teaching children they count and responsibilities.

Danny Barr - 6 years ago

you presented a very informative video and a great commentary thanks

bill4nier - 6 years ago

Awesome! Thanks for sharing! You are giving your kids a priceless education!!

James C - 6 years ago

Thanks for sharing always interesting to watch. I would like to share an opinion about “usually” wearing life jackets and life lines at night. By the time you think you need it, you already need it. I think you do a balanced approach to safety, however not wearing your safety equipment at night is bad and alone is seriously bad. Keep up the safe sailing

philandnichole - 6 years ago

i use an app to stalk you and a couple others...is the MMSI always on while moving?

pate allan - 6 years ago

Very cool. Its great to see God's creation and be alone with the Creator at night. So peaceful. The Bible says "Be still and hear my voice". People have said its a spiritual thing out there sailing at night. I agree.

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Cyclomaniac - 6 years ago

Nice...

D H - 6 years ago

We didn't hear from Fynn (sp?) I know he doesn't have a night watch but everyone's input is interesting. Thx

James Haley - 6 years ago

Oh, what a delightful surprise for a Sunday morning. Excellent Episode! Very informative with your usual intelligence and appreciation of the nautical world. Best possible training in truly being responsible for themselves, the boat and everyone, for real, for Jack and Anna in a way they'd never get it on land. Bravo! You read a great deal and I thought I'd mention my novel, Row Well and Live. I think all 4 of you would enjoy it on night watches. It's available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble and others.

Arthur Pryor - 6 years ago

MAMA does it all...and does it very well....from texas.

curacao11 - 6 years ago

cool video

Johann Coetzee - 6 years ago

cool,,,,,, i learn a lot from you ,,,,,,

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