Is the Zatara family still sailing?

After two decades in the corporate world, this family of six decided we needed a change. In summer of 2016, we sold our home in our quiet suburban Texas neighborhood, said goodbye to friends and family, liquidated most of our assets, and bought a sailboat.

Can you live on a boat with children?

If you intend to liveaboard full time, then ideally you should buy a narrow boat that will allow a certain amount of privacy for all those living aboard. Separate bedrooms and an area where the children can play are important factors. Not having enough living space will make day to day life stressful and awkward.

Where the Meretniemi family are now?

We have been sailing 25 years together with my wife Riikka. Kids have been on a boat since birth and we have now been sailing about four months with them in the Mediterranean, mainly in Turkey and Greece. Sometimes it is fantastic to sail with kids, but it can also be catastrophically difficult.

Where is Sv zatara now?

The current position of ZATARA is in Tasman Sea with coordinates -33.81908° / 151.31240° as reported on 2019-09-26 00:26 by AIS to our vessel tracker app. The vessel’s current speed is 6.1 Knots and is currently inside the port of SYDNEY.

How many kids does sailing zatara have?

So, we saved some cash, gathered our four kids and, regardless of having no prior sailing experience, sold our suburban Texas home and bought a sailboat.

Is it damp living on a canal boat?

Myth #1 – It’s always cold and damp FACT – No one wants to live in a cold and damp environment and living on a modernised narrow boat doesn’t mean this will be the case. Today’s narrow boats are just as comfortable as land homes.

What is it like to live in a boat?

Living on a boat isn’t like living in a house, where you flip a switch and have an endless supply of electricity, running water and gas for your stove. All the resources on a boat are finite, which means you have to keep close track of your supply.

How much experience do you need to sail around the world?

While it is possible to sail around the world fast (the world record is doing it in only 40 days), an around the world sailing trip takes three or four years on average. Sailing around the world is not a vacation but an epic adventure that takes up a significant chunk of your life.