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Finn is looking better than ever, he looks so much healthier, and a huge congratulations on the W, and Happy Birthday Ivan

@TheCruisingKiwis

6 күн бұрын

Finn loved lightweight rowing and would happily return to its calorie restrictive ways but I think he is quite enjoying the increase in food choices he has now.

Congrats Finn and it is nice to see Ivan smiling and enjoying his birthday.

@TheCruisingKiwis

5 күн бұрын

Thank you Steve.

Well done Finn! And OMG! The birthday boy is terribly horizontal about it all. I suppose that comes from growing up amongst nature and sea. Happy Birthday, Ivan!

@TheCruisingKiwis

6 күн бұрын

I think he was surprised to get anything at all. 😁🥰

Finn is definitely looking more healthier! Congrats on the win Finn! Happy Birthday Ivan!

@TheCruisingKiwis

5 күн бұрын

Yeah we enjoyed seeing him look healthy and happy.

Wooooooohoooooo Finn is amazingly adaptable, what a way to show them what you're made of, Well done Finn! Happy Birthday Ivan 🎂🎂

@TheCruisingKiwis

6 күн бұрын

Thank you for your support Amanda. Incredibly generous.

Your entire family is so athletic. I am amazed at what Finn is doing. What incredible results!

@TheCruisingKiwis

5 күн бұрын

Thanks Tammy, it's good to see Finn up and rowing again.

Congratulations Finn!!!! OMG you look so much healthier now! So happy for all of you! Happy Birthday Ivan!!! Good to see you all happy and healthy. Impressed to see Mocha supervising the sail repair!

@TheCruisingKiwis

5 күн бұрын

Finn sure is looking much better and happy to be performing again. Thank you!

Yee haa. Go Finn. Hey, that's Titahi Bay. My old stomping ground.

@TheCruisingKiwis

6 күн бұрын

Correct. By all accounts it was a great day.

Great video you guys. Congratulations to Finn.Great to see him healthy and determined than ever. And Happy Birthday to Ivan.

@TheCruisingKiwis

5 күн бұрын

Thank you ddub. It's good to see Finn out there doing it again.

Those are great birthday gifts. Finn is bound and determined and many could take that as a lesson to be learned. Never give up.

@dennismatthews6660

6 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@TheCruisingKiwis

6 күн бұрын

The last 10 months have been hard for Finn but, he has picked himself up and continues practice the sport he loves.

Dearest Rachel & Rob, Congratulations to Finn, he’s definitely crushing it!!! You Guys are ALL So Inspirational!!! I love your KZread Channel. Best wishes & Safe Travels, from this lil Aussie Bogan, Kylie. 💛💚💛💚💛💚🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

@TheCruisingKiwis

5 күн бұрын

Thank you very much Kylie. It was so good to see Finn return to form on the water. All good.

A Happy Belated Birthday to Ivan! Every year on my birthday my mom would tell me what happened on the day of my birth. My dad was coming back from where he was stationed in the military and was walking up to the house as my mom was leaving to head to the hospital. She would later have home births with some of my younger siblings. I liked to hear the story of my birth and hear her reminisce about that day. She’s been gone for almost 5 years and I miss those special moments with her. I hope that Ivan had a fantastic day.

@TheCruisingKiwis

5 күн бұрын

That's exactly what we do with the boys. Include all the detail!😄

@thomasmiller3648

3 күн бұрын

@@TheCruisingKiwis Hello! Thanks for the recent video which included Ivan’s birthday. I was thinking about what you said about sharing the details of your boys births on their birthday. I’m the 3rd oldest of 14 kids, 13 living. My mom lost a preemie twin who only lived 6 weeks. My mom had 7 hospital births, 6 home births and 1 car birth. She was always very detail oriented when it came to sharing our birth stories. My dad delivered all the babies born at home. My mom never had a midwife just my dad assisting her. They both would tell the stories of our births to us and to anyone else who would listen. I can remember listening at the door of my parents room or the wall and hearing my mom giving birth. We would listen for the first cries of the new baby.

@thomasmiller3648

3 күн бұрын

@@TheCruisingKiwis When I was 7 I saw my mom give birth to my first younger brother. He was baby #7 and he was born in the middle of the night. Me and my 5 siblings at the time were asleep in my parents room when we awoke to my mom giving birth on her bed. I didn’t know if it was okay to watch so I tried to keep my eyes closed, but I would peek every now and then to see what was happening. I peeked and saw my mom give a big push and my brother slipped out of her. It is a fond memory of mine and one that I will cherish for the rest of my life.

You must be so proud of Finn! He looks very healthy! So Glad. 💝Happy Birthday Ivan! 🎂

@TheCruisingKiwis

6 күн бұрын

Finn is looking great and what is even better he is loving rowing again.

Congratulations Finn!! Woohoo 🥳. Happy Birthday Ivan 🎉🎂

Congratulations 🥳 to Finn!!! Whoo hooray 🎉 Happy Birthday 🎈 Ivan!

@TheCruisingKiwis

6 күн бұрын

Thank you

Love you guys! So glad Finn no longer has to starve himself. What a horrible practice! Happy Belated Birthday, Ivan. Safe travels. ❤

@TheCruisingKiwis

6 күн бұрын

I think Finn is happy that there are more food choices available now.

Grats Finn! So happy to see that he's competing and didn't let the setback get him!

@TheCruisingKiwis

6 күн бұрын

Finn has picked himself up dusted himself off and got back on the horse that bit him. If anything this has made him more determined.

@FlesHBoX

6 күн бұрын

@@TheCruisingKiwis He must have been raised well by some amazing parents who instilled good values and a drive to succeed :)

@TheCruisingKiwis

6 күн бұрын

@@FlesHBoX thank you

Finn is a remarkable athlete. Amazing. Sharks make me nervous. I just feel like they are unpredictable. I watch a lot of of shark videos. Sometimes they stay away and sometimes you have to push them away. And you don’t want to be outnumbered. I’m much more comfortable when I can’t see them. 😂

@TheCruisingKiwis

5 күн бұрын

Yeah I understand although if say it's often the ones you can't see will get ya off their intentions are bad.

Go Finn! We’ll be cheering you on every step of the way.

happy birthday Ivan! 🎉

@TheCruisingKiwis

6 күн бұрын

Thank you Mark

It is funny you gave him a Messi shirt, I have been in Argentina for the past two months.

@TheCruisingKiwis

6 күн бұрын

Ivan is a big Messi fan. His soccer team in Thailand nicknamed him Messi because he would turn up to training in a Messi top.

@FBurck

6 күн бұрын

@@TheCruisingKiwis Oh, that is awesome! I travel to Argentina twice a year and was here when they won the World Cup. It was absolute chaos in the streets and all you saw was Messi shirts.I am not from here but Vamos Argentina!!!!!!

Happy Belated Birthday Ivan 🎉 those were excellent gifts, especially the Ferrero Rocher’s! So happy to see Finn competing again - and loving this new format of rowing!

@TheCruisingKiwis

5 күн бұрын

I find the format rather unusual but am sure it's great fun to compete in.

We really enjoyed this episode. My seven year old granddaughter was over for the weekend, and our nighttime treat whenever she is here is watching your channel before bed. She loves all the boys, and now wants me to share that she really likes Rob, too. She heard that my name was mentioned in one of your live videos, so she wants it to be known that her name is Nora. We will be donating to Finn's cause and wish him all the best.

Happy Bday Ivan👏🏻😁🎊 go Messi! It's good to see how all your boys are growing and thriving, Rachel and and Rob... good going👍 A joy to see Finn looking so healthy and fit... and enjoying his athletic adventures... and winning, too👏🏻😁 You can tell he puts a lot into it and he is very talented!

@TheCruisingKiwis

6 күн бұрын

Thank you, the boys are all thriving. They all have great resilience, one of their greatest assets.

Great video guy's. Finn is so versatile and I am so pleased things are getting back to normal for him and wish him every success. Happy Birthday Ivan. Good work on the sail Rob plus the knot. Keep well and safe. James.

@TheCruisingKiwis

5 күн бұрын

Thank you James. We were pleased to see Finn back on form and enjoying the competition.

Way to go Finn! Happy belated birthday Ivan.

@TheCruisingKiwis

5 күн бұрын

Thanks Marvin

Well done to Finn...hope all goes well for his Olympics dream..

@TheCruisingKiwis

5 күн бұрын

Thank you!

What a great gift it must've been for Ivan! 💙 😁 I'm from Argentina, living close to Lio's family in the Santa Fe Province, and let me tell you, he might be the greatest yet simplest human being in the world! Of course, we love him, but it puts such a big smile on our faces seeing examples like this! We're not that far away in our hearts. 🤜🤛🤗

@TheCruisingKiwis

6 күн бұрын

Messi is a great ambassador for Argentina, loved by football fans around the globe.

Loved the video, Ivan you got some cool stuff. glad you made it back to the boat! Thank you for the Finn update. Glad he is doing good and moving on.

@TheCruisingKiwis

6 күн бұрын

Thank you, with the wind howling and the rain lashing we were concerned for Ivan’s safety getting back to the boat. We were out with the spotlight looking for him when this bedraggled ‘Messi’ clad paddler turned up.

Happy birthday Ivan!(for whenever it was). Off to do the van life like your mate Finn?

@TheCruisingKiwis

6 күн бұрын

Ivan hasn’t got a steady income like his mate Finn so will have to stay put with his lovely parents for a bit longer 😊

@Stevek1969

6 күн бұрын

@@TheCruisingKiwis guess he would need a drivers licence as well!! Boat life is a way better option!! And who would not stay around parents like you both.

@TheCruisingKiwis

6 күн бұрын

@@Stevek1969 🤣😂 I won’t get Ivan to answer that statement!

Unbelievable Finn. Incredible fitness recovery! Well done on the win! Il send some dosh over. Not sure about humans and shark feeding - kind of thinking it encourages the sharks to attack the humans due to the association with food. Is Mocha comfortable? 😂 Happy birthday Ivan, pretty sure I wished you HBD back in may! Loving the shirts! Anyway, who you supporting in the Euros…….. England are pants by the way! I recon Spain or Germany for the win! Anyway, take care! And hope you are enjoying the Seychelles.

@TheCruisingKiwis

6 күн бұрын

Ivan and Rob have been watching some of the Euro games. Ivan would agree with you about Englands performance. Thank you for your generous support of Finn.

Woohoo what an exciting Sunday viewing. Happy birthday Ivan looks like you had a fantastic day and great presents from the family. Congratulations Finn what a fantastic result in all you enter dedication to the finest examples. Thanks for sharing all your family adventures. Exciting times ahead😊😊 Safe sailing Cheers from the Tron team. 😊😊😊😊

@TheCruisingKiwis

6 күн бұрын

Thank you Rob, exciting times ahead indeed.

Congrats Finn, Happy Birthday Ivan and hello Declan (not much of you this video) Robert and Rachel looking like happy parents. Looking like a real nice location you are coming into Atoll. Looking forward to next video

@TheCruisingKiwis

6 күн бұрын

Thank you Jonathan. We were just entering Addu Atoll the southern most atoll in Maldives and our kick off point for Seychelles.

Outstanding work Finn on the solos! And I always love a good sliding finish being the baseball fan I am. Made for such an exciting finish with the quad 🎉 Seems hardly a month goes by without some issues with the sails you guys. Just be glad you aren't having the problems going on with Zatara! Nothing is finish, nor correct, until the cat says so 🐱 We spoke about sharks last week, so I'll move on to fishing. Seems the line(s) is always out. Is another coming of it? Ivan! It's belated but Happy Birthday 🎂🎈 Sweet Massi gear 👍

@TheCruisingKiwis

6 күн бұрын

😂😂 you are correct the line is always out but very little is ever caught. Spearfishing is our preferred way of catching fish but this is banned in Maldives.

@sedatedape315

5 күн бұрын

@@TheCruisingKiwis I read the first line and was gonna suggest...then I read the second line and the air went out of my balloon 🎈 😁

Go Finn!!! I think that's a fantastic idea!!!

@TheCruisingKiwis

6 күн бұрын

Thank you.

I'm glad Finn was ok when he had his diving accident....it's sad to see another young person lose his life who was also due to go to the Olympics.

@TheCruisingKiwis

5 күн бұрын

It was shattering to learn about JJ’s death. We couldn’t escape making comparisons with Finns free diving accident. Our hearts go out to JJ’s family and Jack and Kate who are in a world of pain right now.

Please send me the link to the GoFundMe for Finn

@TheCruisingKiwis

7 күн бұрын

Thanks Mark. givealittle.co.nz/cause/help-finn-get-to-canada-and-win-a-sailing-trip

@MarkSnop

6 күн бұрын

it would be great if you could add a GoFundMe because that shows what the goal is and how much has been donated already. The two donation sites above are probably great, but I have no idea how close to the goal the donations have been

@TheCruisingKiwis

6 күн бұрын

@MarkSnop I've discovered that link to you directly to the make a donation page. Hopefully this one takes you to the landing page with all the information. givealittle.co.nz/cause/help-finn-get-to-canada-and-win-a-sailing-trip

Glad to see Mocha is still helping out!

@TheCruisingKiwis

5 күн бұрын

Good ol Mocha

Tuesday morning, June 25, been outside in the garden all morning, had to come watch this again, way to go Finn, awesome. And of course, going to share this again. Loving it.

@TheCruisingKiwis

2 күн бұрын

Thank you David. Time in the garden is a great tonic. Our neighbour would garden every day, pulling weeds and planting constantly year round. She was spritely, fit and healthy living into her late 90s. A gorgeous woman. RIP Beryl.

Happy Birthday Ivan!! Way to go Finn nice job

@TheCruisingKiwis

6 күн бұрын

Thank you! 😃

Wonderful performance Finn.

@TheCruisingKiwis

5 күн бұрын

Thank you

Finn is looking absolutely awesome, filling out quite well now that he is not in the lightweight class, way to go Finn, great to see him. And a very big Happy Birthday to Ivan, love those presents. And yes, I am going to share this every day and try to get some more people involved in Finn's rowing.

@TheCruisingKiwis

6 күн бұрын

Thank you David for always going the extra mile.😊

Looks exciting

Very cool 😊

@TheCruisingKiwis

6 күн бұрын

Cheers

Do t want the trip but would put in a slice through PayPal

@TheCruisingKiwis

6 күн бұрын

Thank you. You can make a donation on PayPal by using our email thecruisingkiwis@gmail.com

Woow!! Congrats Finn!! Glad to see you are fully back, happy and healthy. I'll be looking for the crowdfounding even if I most probably wont be able to visit the Javelot due to a busy 2024. (Hopefully it will be the start of my patreon support to the Hamills). As amazing as those dives with sharks.😮❤ Well explained the hard work taking care of the sails and ropes. Patient Mocha, learning fast where to sit comfortably without disturbing. Sorry for the delay, but happy birthday, Big Ivan!! Glad you enjoyed that sweet brekfast (or whatever time it was!), and big yay to Declan, Rob and Rachel for keeping the secret for so long, haha!! Indeed, as Rachel says, playing football so long at night, no matter the weather, is true dedication!! Hope it was worth it and a great time to use your new cool Messi t-shirts. Safe journey, Team Hamill, and fair winds!!

@TheCruisingKiwis

2 күн бұрын

Thank you very much VicuSan! If we get to Spain you can use the stunning sail with us then!😊

@VicuSan

2 күн бұрын

@@TheCruisingKiwis Great!! To Spain or close to 😉

Go Finn. You rock!

@TheCruisingKiwis

6 күн бұрын

Thank you

If I did win, you would kick me off in an hr..... im lazy..........

@TheCruisingKiwis

6 күн бұрын

We’d whip you into shape David😂

500th like I feel special!

Happy Birthday Ivan 🎂 great Finn has found himself again in his new rowing adventure. Sadly the near tragedy that happened to Finn, claimed the life of a young 18 year old working with Jack Whittaker in Tonga 😢

@TheCruisingKiwis

6 күн бұрын

It was very distressing to learn what happened to JJ in Tonga. I have to say we shed some tears for his family. A tragic accident.

@swanman1984.

6 күн бұрын

@TheCruisingKiwis yes sadly it was

@TheCruisingKiwis

6 күн бұрын

@@swanman1984. a tragic waste of a young, talented, young man’s life which could have been avoided if he had had a safety buddy with him.

@swanman1984.

6 күн бұрын

@TheCruisingKiwis yes I was wondering if he had a buddy, I didn't want to ask, my prayers are with his family, all of you, and the Whittaker's

Happy Birthday Ivan, your family are as bad as us at singing

@TheCruisingKiwis

5 күн бұрын

😄🥰

Well done Funn! (I tried to say it like a Kiwi). Happy birthday, Evan! (Again, I tried to say it like a Kiwi) ;-) So let's be sure before I donate, is it the row boat or the big sail boat in an exotic location the winner gets to go on?

@TheCruisingKiwis

5 күн бұрын

You’re helping the rowing skiff but could win a week in the catamaran . Should you wish to donate please put an initial with your name so we can identify you the link to donate is here givealittle.co.nz/cause/help-finn-get-to-canada-and-win-a-sailing-trip

Cheers guys.. 😊

@TheCruisingKiwis

4 күн бұрын

Trev I don't know how you do it, getting through so many channels. How many do you watch?

@trevhedges209

4 күн бұрын

@@TheCruisingKiwis A lot, i sub to over 300+ channels, obviously i have my favourites, oh ps i posted on your behalf fine, but I wanted to donate to Finn, although i don’t have a lot of money, but i couldn’t BPAY, do you guy’s have kofi or such? Basically i don’t own a credit card.

I got the blue Messi in Bali for 10 bucks

@TheCruisingKiwis

5 күн бұрын

Yeah baby yeah!

Do u guys get sea sick ?

@TheCruisingKiwis

6 күн бұрын

Yes. Not often but in certain sea states some of us, me (Rachel) mainly can feel a bit queasy.

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I ONLY HAVE A ANDROID CELL PHONE ! SO HOW DO I 'GIVE' TO THIS NOBLE CAUSE ?

@TheCruisingKiwis

6 күн бұрын

Am I correct in thinking you worked this out Steven? Or do you still need help? Thank you for your support.

You guys have no luck with sails.

@TheCruisingKiwis

6 күн бұрын

In Thailand we had this sail repaired and asked if we should get a new one made. The advice was that we could get another year out of her. ‘Oh no you won’t’, she is now replying.