What kind of boat is Zatara?

Zatara is a custom-refitted Privilege 585 catamaran, a heavy-displacement French-built multihull renowned for its 'tank-like' structural authority and blue-water comfort.

Where is Sailing Zatara currently located?

As of May 2026, Keith and Renee are navigating the South Pacific (French Polynesia), having recently completed their third transit of the Panama Canal.

How many children does Sailing Zatara have on board?

While they originally set sail with four children in 2016, as of 2026, the older children have transitioned to college, while the younger Z-Crew members (Jack and Finn) remain active aboard.

What happened to their first boat?

They originally set sail on a Beneteau 55 monohull in 2016 but transitioned to the Privilege 585 catamaran after one year to gain more internal volume and structural security for their global circumnavigation.

How does Sailing Zatara afford to sail full-time?

The journey is funded through a combination of asset liquidation (selling their Texas home), YouTube ad revenue, a dedicated Patreon community, and their 'Bluewater Cruising' educational workshops.

What is 'The Real Cost of Cruising'?

It is a forensic financial workshop and academy series developed by Keith and Renee to provide prospective cruisers with a realistic, numbers-based plan for funding and sustaining a life at sea.

Sailing Zatara

DOLPHIN WARNS DIVERS OF SHARK NEARBY!!…but ridiculous YouTubers just keep on filming [Ep 76]

You can live this lifestyle too! BlueWater Cruising will show you how: We drop in to enjoy a world renowned reef dive in the southern Bahamas, and are immediately engaged by what we think is an overly friendly dolphin, but actually turns out to be our guardian angel! After wrapping up the dive of...

Apr 04, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:25:20

Sailing Zatara

OUR WORST SAIL YET! Bad Weather COMPLETELY Changes our Plans [Sailing Zatara Ep 75]

You can live this lifestyle too! BlueWater Cruising will show you how: This is the first time we've experienced such rough conditions on the catamaran; thirty-five knot winds and freak waves knock our boat all around and we have to completely deviate from our original plan due to all this bad...

Mar 28, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:24:40

Sailing Zatara

Dear Cancer: You May NOT Sail Around the World With Us (Sailing Zatara Ep 74)

You can live this lifestyle too! BlueWater Cruising will show you how: While in Texas getting caught up on dental appointments and doctor visits, the unexpected return of an ugly cancer has us scrambling for answers. In the meantime we visit with family and friends and Jack & Anna also take th...

Mar 21, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:24:43

Sailing Zatara

CATAMARAN HAUL OUT & REFIT: Electronics Upgrade, Generator Removal & Installation [Zatara Ep 73]

You can live this lifestyle too! BlueWater Cruising will show you how: We removed all the original nav electronics and replaced them with top of the line B&G systems; we also attended the Miami International Boat Show and got to see our new Highfield Dinghy and lots and lots of friends and sai...

Mar 14, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:28:37

Sailing Zatara

8 Months of Sailing in Under a Minute! Sailing Zatara 2019 Itinerary / Channel Trailer

You can live this lifestyle too! BlueWater Cruising will show you how: New to our channel? Welcome to the jungle! We are an American family of six just trying to live a life of adventure! Come along on our journey to circumnavigate the globe before our oldest goes off to college. We’ve sailed half...

Mar 10, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:54

Sailing Zatara

Downwind Sailing Dreams / Solar Power Success! [Zatara Ep 72]

You can live this lifestyle too! BlueWater Cruising will show you how: After we launch the spinnaker and head downwind, shallow cruising in the Bahamas is absolute tranquility! We continue our inspirational journey back to the US and cruise peacefully through the shallow banks of the Bahamas. Afte...

Mar 07, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:22:33

Sailing Zatara

Life In The Fast Lane! High Winds & Fast Sailing (Zatara Ep 71)

You can live this lifestyle too! BlueWater Cruising will show you how: After dealing with 30kt winds at anchor, we set off on some really fast sailing through the Bahamas. We explore Rum Cay, Staniel Cay, and Big Major Cay and enjoy some of the best speed our catamaran has ever gotten! ALL OUR VI...

Feb 28, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:26:40

Sailing Zatara

A DAY IN THE LIFE of a Sailing Family (at Anchor): Repairs, Homeschooling, Snorkeling (Ep 70)

You can live this lifestyle too! BlueWater Cruising will show you how: Ever wonder what goes on during a typical day in the life of a family on a sailboat? Step into our life as we manage homeschooling, boat repairs, mealtimes, and leisure time. ***WANT TO SUPPORT THE Z-CREW?*** —BUY A TICKET TO...

Feb 21, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:27:00

Sailing Zatara

Politics, Toddlers, and Other Frightening Things (A Sailing Zatara Z-Log)

You can live this lifestyle too! BlueWater Cruising will show you how: Are we really just ugly Americans? What about babies on boats? Time to take a few minutes and answer some of your burning questions! If you wish to support our video efforts all we ask is that you SUBSCRIBE, give a THUMBS UP, ...

Feb 14, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:33

Sailing Zatara

Home is Where the Boat Is – Managing a Boat is a Family Affair! [Sailing Zatara Ep 69]

You can live this lifestyle too! BlueWater Cruising will show you how: Managing a sailboat is a team effort! In this episode, our family joins together to measure sails, check systems and fuel up prior to sailing, and we all pitch in as we sail northward to the Bahamas! **************************...

Feb 07, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:28:29

Sailing Zatara

Scuba Diving in St Thomas Caribbean Islands (Sailing Zatara Ep 68)

You can live this lifestyle too! BlueWater Cruising will show you how: There’s no better place on earth to go cruising than in the blue-green waters of the Caribbean Sea! After enjoying a Puerto Rican Christmas and New Year’s, Anna’s best friend from Texas arrives and we spend the next two weeks ...

Jan 31, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:29:58

Sailing Zatara

Cost of Sailing & Living on a Catamaran (Z-Budget Dec 2018)

You can live this lifestyle too! BlueWater Cruising will show you how: We spent nearly the entire month of December making the great Atlantic Ocean crossing. So how much fuel and food did we consume? Check out our last Z-Budget here; and make sure to check out the entire Z-Budget playlist for the ...

Jan 27, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:15

Sailing Zatara

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ OUT HERE?! Random Acts of Life and Love on a Sailboat (Ep 67)

You can live this lifestyle too! BlueWater Cruising will show you how: Wow this episode will certainly give you something to munch on! I didn’t realize we were so obsessed with FOOD till after putting this video together! However, we offer no apologies, once again, for sharing our deep-seeded and ...

Jan 24, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:26:14

Sailing Zatara

CROSSING THE ATLANTIC OCEAN: 3 Weeks at Sea Part 2 – Coming Home [Ep 66]

You can live this lifestyle too! BlueWater Cruising will show you how: WHAT AN AMAZING ADVENTURE! We finish the Atlantic crossing and arrive in Guadaloupe! In Part 2 of our 3,000 mile nonstop passage we complete the journey while taping up a sail, Jack rescues a net from under the prop, we catch m...

Jan 17, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:26:31

Sailing Zatara

3 WEEKS AT SEA – Crossing the Atlantic Ocean [Ep 65]

You can live this lifestyle too! BlueWater Cruising will show you how: What does crossing the Atlantic Ocean on a sailboat really feel like? This is the first half of our 20 day passage and we share with you what's it like to be out in the great big blue ocean for almost 20 days and no land i...

Jan 10, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:28:33

Sailing Zatara

Deep Sea Fishing Redneck Style! Sailing Zatara Season 3 Begins [Ep 64]

You can live this lifestyle too! BlueWater Cruising will show you how: OUR ATLANTIC CROSSING ADVENTURE BEGINS! Man, we’ve missed you guys but we made it safely across the Atlantic! Our adventure started with the MOST EXCITING fishing we’ve ever done, and this episode ends 600 miles later in the Ca...

Jan 03, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:30:00

Sailing Zatara

Cost of Sailing Around the World (Nov Z-Budget)

You can live this lifestyle too! BlueWater Cruising will show you how: Woohoo!!! We made it across the Atlantic! It's so cool that you guys were able to follow along on PredictWind; we are headed to Puerto Rico now, but I wanted to go ahead and post this Z-Budget, to at least give you the opp...

Dec 13, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:01:53

Sailing Zatara

A BIG SURPRISE, SOME SAD GOODBYES, and a NEW ADVENTURE! (Ep 63) Season 2 Finale

You can live this lifestyle too! BlueWater Cruising will show you how: The end of our Mediterranean journey is completed with a surprise guest, some time at the Rock of Gibraltar, and a special announcement about our next adventure! If you wish to support our video efforts all we ask is that you...

Nov 22, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:27

Sailing Zatara

DEEP SEA FISHING CATCH CLEAN COOK / Daily Life on a Catamaran (Ep 62)

You can live this lifestyle too! BlueWater Cruising will show you how: As we complete our journey through the Mediterranean, we finally catch some fish! Although I'd intended to include the "cook" portion of the event, it wasn't very practical while on passage. So this is more ...

Nov 15, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:26:51

Sailing Zatara

Cost of Living on a Catamaran (Sailing Zatara Z-Budget – October 2018)

You can live this lifestyle too! BlueWater Cruising will show you how: Our final month in the Mediterranean and we again spend a small fortune; how is this happening? Oh yea, we have six people on board and are also preparing for November and December crossing the Atlantic and cruising remote area...

Nov 11, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:52

Sailing Zatara

Living Off Grid: SOLAR INSTALLATION DIY (Alternative Lifestyle)

You can live this lifestyle too! BlueWater Cruising will show you how: A portion of this video was sponsored by Scanstrut; make sure to check them out at scanstrut.com! Solar Installation for beginners! We installed 1400 watts of solar power on our Privilege 585 catamaran and here is how we did i...

Nov 08, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:17

Sailing Zatara

The Perfect Storm – Bad Weather Sailing / Daily Life on a Catamaran (Zatara Ep 61)

You can live this lifestyle too! BlueWater Cruising will show you how: Hey friends! Your wish is my command! You asked for longer videos, and here is nearly a half hour of pure, raw, unfiltered Zatara sailing, humor, and everyday life on the Z-Boat! Ok maybe a bit filtered, because, you know…Keith...

Nov 01, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:24:46

Sailing Zatara

BEST BOAT TECH: Simarine Pico Systems Monitoring System

You can live this lifestyle too! BlueWater Cruising will show you how: This video is sponsored by Simarine, but we would not endorse it if we didn’t absolutely love it! We've found the coolest product for monitoring your battery levels, water & tank levels, solar input, and other vital s...

Oct 28, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:20

Sailing Zatara

Flirting with Danger: How We Stay SAFE on Our Sailboat (Ep 60)

You can live this lifestyle too! BlueWater Cruising will show you how: We arrive in France and end up having a BLAST cliff-jumping and cave exploring. We also round out this episode with a bit of off-color humor while explaining our thoughts on boat safety; I've dubbed in TV-14 so you may wan...

Oct 25, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:10

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Watch Sailing Zatara's Latest Videos

DOLPHIN WARNS DIVERS OF SHARK NEARBY!!…but ridiculous YouTubers just keep on filming [Ep 76]

OUR WORST SAIL YET! Bad Weather COMPLETELY Changes our Plans [Sailing Zatara Ep 75]

Dear Cancer: You May NOT Sail Around the World With Us (Sailing Zatara Ep 74)

CATAMARAN HAUL OUT & REFIT: Electronics Upgrade, Generator Removal & Installation [Zatara Ep 73]

8 Months of Sailing in Under a Minute! Sailing Zatara 2019 Itinerary / Channel Trailer

Downwind Sailing Dreams / Solar Power Success! [Zatara Ep 72]

Life In The Fast Lane! High Winds & Fast Sailing (Zatara Ep 71)

A DAY IN THE LIFE of a Sailing Family (at Anchor): Repairs, Homeschooling, Snorkeling (Ep 70)

Politics, Toddlers, and Other Frightening Things (A Sailing Zatara Z-Log)

Home is Where the Boat Is – Managing a Boat is a Family Affair! [Sailing Zatara Ep 69]

Scuba Diving in St Thomas Caribbean Islands (Sailing Zatara Ep 68)

Cost of Sailing & Living on a Catamaran (Z-Budget Dec 2018)

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ OUT HERE?! Random Acts of Life and Love on a Sailboat (Ep 67)

CROSSING THE ATLANTIC OCEAN: 3 Weeks at Sea Part 2 – Coming Home [Ep 66]

3 WEEKS AT SEA – Crossing the Atlantic Ocean [Ep 65]

Deep Sea Fishing Redneck Style! Sailing Zatara Season 3 Begins [Ep 64]

Cost of Sailing Around the World (Nov Z-Budget)

A BIG SURPRISE, SOME SAD GOODBYES, and a NEW ADVENTURE! (Ep 63) Season 2 Finale

DEEP SEA FISHING CATCH CLEAN COOK / Daily Life on a Catamaran (Ep 62)

Cost of Living on a Catamaran (Sailing Zatara Z-Budget – October 2018)

Living Off Grid: SOLAR INSTALLATION DIY (Alternative Lifestyle)

The Perfect Storm – Bad Weather Sailing / Daily Life on a Catamaran (Zatara Ep 61)

BEST BOAT TECH: Simarine Pico Systems Monitoring System

Flirting with Danger: How We Stay SAFE on Our Sailboat (Ep 60)

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