Andre seems like such a kind heart and pure spirit. Lovely celebration of Rob's milstone birthday. Cheers to many more happy returns!

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

Thank you yeah Andre is a lovely soul with a good heart and is fun to boot. In NZ we would say he's a good bastard, high praise indeed.

goodbye Andre, your optimism will be missed!

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

He is an optimist indeed. A very positive influence.

I absolutely love this video! Great job guys showing a little bit of vulnerability by Andre really was encouraging and restorative for my hope in humanity! Sending much love to you all!

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

Yes he's a good bloke. It was a pleasure to meet him.

Andre is so german lol, the starlink was such a great gift! rob is 60!! omg you're in great shape! honestly so impressive hb Rob

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Jon. Working on the 60 is the new 40 principle. If I repeat that manta 10 times a day I'll try to convince my body it's for real. 😉That and a bit of regular exercise, I suppose.

What a nice birthday present Andre, Rob hasn’t had a new shirt in decades 😜. I’m sure we’ll see many more one take wonders on Patreon which I always love thanks to Starlink. Raw and unedited are fantastic. HBD Rob🎁. As always thanks Rachel for another top episode 😘

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Clint! That shirt is almost shredded already. Nice patreon plug😊

Wow! Andre is just a good old soul isn’t he? Happy Birthday Rob. Looks like the sailing community spoiled you nicely.

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Laurie. We felt spoilt by good old Andre and the sailing community.

IVAN IS SO GOOD LOOKING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Birthday Rob. You do not look like 60. Sad to see Andre go he has been so good and generous. Another interesting and varied video. Keep well and safe. James.

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

Thanks heaps James. Andre is a thoroughly good dude. 👍

Early morning from my bed: wish you good days ahead!

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

Morning!

60 is a marvelous age. So people keep telling me. Over and Over and Over again. I'm not feelin it personally. HB Rob.

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

Thank you. Isn't 60 the new 40?

What a nice and wise guy, (bastard) is Andre! So important to have comunication between family and friends... Hope his gift, the connection device, still works and will work on the open ocean. Speacially for the Kiwi Boys😂 Sorry to hear Andre sad experience of loosing a sibling. It was, above all, such a nice las day or few days with Andre. Rachel, with such a paradise no wonder you film little haha (Please don't stay there, we want to see more incredible places). And I'm sure Mocha does also want to discover new territories. Love how Mocha is so curious about the anchor, and so brave in the kayak! Brave like Andre, who of course couldn't leave without dragging😂🤙 Happybirthday, Captain Rob! Seems it was a wonderful dinner! Now, surf to the past.

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

Andre's gift to us is a game changer especially when we will be off shore. Very generous of him. The birthday get tipster was SMH amazing. A great bunch of people.

I think I still can’t quite believe the black team only won two of the events 😳😉😂nevertheless, happy birthday Rob and here’s to the second half!

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

Yeah there was some consternation amongst the crowd of on lookers. Regardless, black out on an excellent show. 👌

🎉 Happy Birthday to you 🎂 🎊🤩

@TheCruisingKiwis

14 күн бұрын

Thank you!

Happy birthday Rob may you have many more Fair Winds!!

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

Thank you John!

I'm so happy to see that your channel is climbing in subscribers. You guys definitely deserve it !! ❤ Kerry from Texas

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

Thank you. Having said that, the monthly numbers are getting smaller. Can't complain though, they are still going up even if slowly.

Hey, with all those bikes together, you guys need patches! I'm celebratingvthe start of kiwifruit season with a dose of Covid. My Aunt has forbidden me from going to Waipukurau ever again. I was down there last weekend. Everything I've caught Covid it's been in Waipuk. Happy belated birthday to Rob, whenever that was!

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

Gangster! We love Waipukurau, even if only for the name 😉

Happy Birthday Rob!

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

good on ya Andre. you are a legend, mate. I hope you get 'invited' back on the Cruising Kiwis again some time... and happy birthday rob! take care CK.... :)

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Graeme. Andre is a top bloke.

Rob, you might have to get over it. There's no resting on your laurels, you know! Safe travels ❤

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

Yeah nah, two line honours against a super competitive crowd was an astonishing result. Historians are already regaling the teams feats. The all blacks are back!

@DYoung-vt8pq

4 ай бұрын

Hhhaaaahhhhaaa!

Happy Belated Birthday...loved those crooked candles which are indicative of how our life journeys are...lots of detours and once in a while smooth sailing.

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

On point analogy there Chao. Analogy or metaphor??😊

@chaoyoong9987

4 ай бұрын

@@TheCruisingKiwis twins of the same definition...english is not my mother tongue so same same for me... Brits love to confuse us with twists and turns in the language haha

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

​@chaoyoong9987 your England is better than mine!

Happy Birthday Rob 🎉🎉🎉 Fantastic day and celebration with all of your cruising family from other vessels. Thanks for sharing Cheers from the Tron team 👍 😊😊😊😊

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Rob.

Happy Birthday Rob, goodbye Andre and hello Brave Sailing. Always so much going on.

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

Thanks pumpkin. Never a dull moment.

Happy 60th birthday Rob

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Marion.

Rob! Would never of guessed that you are so wise in years! You don’t look a day over 50! Hope u have another great year ahead. Are you planning on making the guest thing a regular feature for you in the future? Great idea to meet new people and give them an experience of a lifetime.

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

Cheque is in the mail thank you Steve. We are looking at adding an option on Patreon that gives followers the opportunity to join us for a week.

Andre seems like a bit of a champ

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

He's what's known in NZ as a 'good bastard' for which there is no higher praise.🙂

Happy Birthday Rob 🎂🎂

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

Thanks heaps Rod.

Happy birthday Rob. :)🎉🎉🎉🎉

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Meenho. Hope all is well in the chilly North.

Aloha 'Oe Andre - Until we meet again 🙋 And, Rod you're older now then then.😎😂

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

Haha yeah time has passed since then but that's OK cos 60 is the new 40.

Happy birthday captain oh n I would also luuurrrrrvvvv to live on n island like that n if u c Amina from that shop again give her my love she so sweet😁

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

Amina was an absolute sweetie though I don't think her mother standing behind adoptive of her muay Thai 😍

Another groovy episode.

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Your early birthday gift...they let you win two races! lol

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

Haha yeah nah it was brisk on the battle field. All day long😂

Happy birthday being in your 60’s is great. I have personal experience just keep active like you do

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Anthony. I will.

What a good human being he is .

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

I suppose I am. 😊... Oh, you mean Andre 😂 yeah he's a good soul.

Happy Birthday Rob 🎉🎉🎉

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Kerry!

13:55 happy belated birthday Rob! 🎉

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Trev. 60 the new 40.

@trevhedges209

4 ай бұрын

@@TheCruisingKiwis Yep! You’re fit and healthy and look young, age is just a number.. I’m creeping up behind you and I’m pretty sure i look a lot older.. oh the big topic this week in the group was skin cancer, So yes buy your long sleeve shirts.. maybe a mech opportunity there? We are starting to see people from countries like the UK 🇬🇧 having issues.. trying to get the point across there is no such thing as a “healthy tan” on people from Caucasian descent! Definitely a topic worth talking about imo..

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

​@trevhedges209 interesting Trev. Worth a look at.

@trevhedges209

4 ай бұрын

@@TheCruisingKiwis just replace Mech with merch 😂.

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That red suits u Rob!

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

Noted, thank you!

I cruised around Phang nga for several years and stayed at Koh Kao kai. One of my favourite places. I often asked local fishermen for fish and ate at local villages. Then when in the mood have a margarita at a resort..

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

The perfect completion of a great day. 👍

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Cheers guys, Will post on your behalf.. 😊

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

Thank you again Trev!!!

Happy belated birthday Rob!

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Anne.

60th? I picked ya for early 50's.

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

40s did you say? I'm telling myself 60 is the new 40.

Happy Birthday. That did look like a beautiful island you were on there 😊

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

Thank you. It's well worth a look.

Happy Birthday, Rob,🎉🎉 Well done on... Oh, not winning! 🤣🤣

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

Thank you. My therapist says it'll only take a year or so to work through this.

@OnTheFlipSide

4 ай бұрын

I can believe that!!! 🤣🤣@@TheCruisingKiwis

i am not very good at saying goodbye. They are usually very sad moments for me and maybe that is why i no longer get attached to anyone/ thing! This, i feel is a big year for many changes. Your boys are leaving the nest as are the children, yes children, (lol) of the Whitaker Family. i think change is felt more deeply on a ailing vessel because of the secluded nature of that lifestyle and although fascinating, it takes a certain inner strength to be able to say good-bye to those whom you may have developed close ties with. By the way>>>>>>> Old Man

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Jim. I hear you. The ideal would be if the family come and go regularly. Even better would be if we can create a business together and stay together, long term as an extended family.

@lets_go_see_

4 ай бұрын

@@TheCruisingKiwis That is exactly what i plan to do once this bullcrap is cleared up over here. Then i will be able to pay off my vessel, start a business for family and friends and create a nework. You do think like me! Well, except for the caution parts lol

Another good video.

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Robin!

So difficult to get used to one of your videos per week when I was watching 3 or 4 a day for so long :/ Still loving them. Thank You so much for sharing so much of your lives with us. A question, Rachel, looks like Ivan is trying the apple cider vinegar on his face, maybe he would suggest Declan try it? :) Loving the storylines, amazing filming and editing and looking forward to more!

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

Thank you and sorry for only one a week now. Actually we have yet to try it and keep forgetting to get it from supermarket. My bad!

@utahjag

4 ай бұрын

They will thank you and it's cheap :) And no, I appreciate the work! With the effort filming and editing, one per week is plenty. Just mean I miss the days before I caught up. Thank You for your continued work. Work, btw, it does, the apple cider vinegar :) @@TheCruisingKiwis

The kitty is so happy on the boat. Someday I will have a boat and a kitty. I had been thinking that Andre sounded like he was from Germany. Berlin will be quite the change for him. Still very cold winter there. Safe travels and happy belated birthday wishes to Mr. Rob!

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

Yeah big temperature change there for Andre. Thank you!

Wax on , Wax off ! Well, done, Rob and happy birthday, hopefully many more my friend CHEERS from beautiful East Lansing, MICHIGAN!

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Donald.

Sun is back this morning - after several rainy days!

Happy Birthday Rob. it was great seeing Andre really a nice guy and really just a fan. Now that is a great way to make the world a better place.

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

Thank you. Yes, he's a good bloke and fun to hang with.

Happy Birthday handsome Rob. 🎉 Andre is a beautiful friend. As Ivan would say 🤠. My brother lives in Darmstadt. I miss him so much My bday is the 26th. Hugs from Texas 🩷🤠🩷🐱🩷

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Bobbie.

Happy birthday Rob 🎉 Another fantastic episode looking forward to next Week.

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

Thank you John!

Happy Happy Birthday!!!

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Doc

So nice with people helping in little ways! ❤from 🇨🇦 BC

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

Yes it was and is so nice.

I’m feeling like a mid life crisis buying a boat and cruising sounds like a good idea!!!

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

Go on Scott, you know it's the one. 😉

@scottcarter8913

4 ай бұрын

@@TheCruisingKiwis the lack of sailing skill…. Na, she’ll be right aye😜

@SailingSeahorse2026

4 ай бұрын

I know that feeling 😂

nice one

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

Thank you

I think of you as ageless, Rob -- wiser beyond your years but took you for maybe fifty. (I played Rachel's narrative back _twice_ to see if I'd heard right.) I am referring to your level of energy in every sense. So, you are both Daniel and Mr. Miyagi as shown at 01:53, no? Best regards and happy birthday. P.s.: I have a good feeling we'll be seeing Andre again in the future. dw

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Danial. The cheque is in the mail. Yes was attempting, but failing, to karate kid the moment. The shop keeper was great fun. As was Andre.

@TheCruisingKiwis

2 ай бұрын

Daniel, we haven’t heard from you for a few weeks and are beginning to worry. We hope you are well.

Happy Born day Rob. 🎉

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

Thank you.

Happy Birthday Rob

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Kev.

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Is it me or is Mocha not getting any bigger??!!??

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

Hehe I'm interested in others opinions on this.

:)

Jeder wird die Bräune im Berghain sehen

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

We can see it from here!

@FBurck

4 ай бұрын

@@TheCruisingKiwis I think you need to do a search of the nightclub Berghain to have context

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

​@EvlMagus oh is that the one where they all run around naked?

@FBurck

4 ай бұрын

@@TheCruisingKiwis I think it is worse than that

Happy Birthday Rob!!!

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Tom!

Happy Birthday Rob !

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Happy Birthday Rob!

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Steve