REALITIES of BOAT LIFE: Watch Before You Buy!
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- Four years ago, we bought a sailboat and set out to explore the world with absolutely no sailing experience. Now, we're sharing what we wished we had known.
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If hindsight were 20/20 I don't know if we would have done half the things we have done.
Four years ago, we bought a boat and set out to explore the world with absolutely no sailing experience. Experts and novices all around the world wide web told us we would fail, sink, and die.
Well, surprise, surprise, we’re still alive! Turns out you CAN just go buy a boat and sail about the world.
BUT…that doesn’t mean it’s been easy.
To say we had (and still have) a lot to learn is an understatement. Knowing we were clueless, we made a video so we would be able to one day reflect on our newbie expectations and compare them to reality.
Looking back at our peculiar beginning now is both comical and endearing. We really had no idea what was ahead of us. We thought our RV experience would help…and it did…but there is sooo much more to boat life than we could comprehend.
Currently, we’re stuck in isolation in Fiji. Restrictions and closures keep us from exploring so we’ve been sifting through years of videos, mistakes, misadventures, and victories. Asking ourselves, if we could go back in time what advice would we give ourselves, what would we want to know?
So, if hindsight is 20/20, here it is, the realities of living on a sailboat. The stuff we wished we would've known before we bought a boat, and set off around the world.
WHO ARE WE?
We’re Jason and Nikki Wynn. We been living #OffTheGrid and exploring the world for almost a decade.
Our first six years of #travel were an epic road trip around North America.
Now we’re on a #sailing voyage about the world. Did we have any previous sailing experience, of course not!
Neither of us is overly talented, smart, rich, lucky, or retired. But that doesn’t stop us from reaching far-flung destinations, having wild adventures, and managing everything that makes living aboard a moving vessel possible.
We’re two ordinary people that just so happen to live an extraordinary life.
Because... Life is an adventure!
Extraordinary moments out there for anyone willing, and wanting, to go after it. Ya know life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
And this is why we publish our lives on the world wide web. We share in hopes of inspiring you to find your adventure.
Shared with LOVE 💕
- Jason & Nikki Wynn
FOR THE ATTENTION IMPAIRED OR BANDWIDTH LIMITED:
00:01 The (Short) Story of How We Bought a Sailboat
01:02 4+ Years ago we made this video before we bought a boat
01:51 Sailing is EASY
04:25 Boat Life is a Full-Time Job
05:08 How we Plan a Sail
07:11 Double Your Budget
08:18 Time is Money
09:04 How much per year for repairs
10:20 You’ll Become Handy at Fixing the Boat
11:26 Sailing Community is Happy to Help
12:57 Buy More High Quality Tools
13:55 Sleeping on a sailboat is WAY Easier than we imagined
14:26 Tips for Sleeping at Anchor
14:51 Getting Seasick while sailing
15:48 Helming or Driving the Boat
16:36 You Don’t Need it: A/C, Hot Water, Refrigeration
17:28 Is the Sailing Life right for you?
17:41 We’re Terribly Homesick and ready to get back to our catamaran CURIOSITY
18:42 Do you have any QUESTIONS for us?
19:06 A Beautiful Fiji Sunset
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I think someone said:
Life at sea is to fix your boat in the most beautyful places on Earth.
🤣
When living in Phoenix it was my dream to move on the water. That was 30 years ago. Something else always seemed to take the place of my dream. The last few years my health started to decline, so the dream died with my rapid approach to the big exit. I now live vicariously through your adventures. Never waste a day losing your youth and doing what you want in life or like me, you'll live to regret it.
Michael Turner sending you support from the East Coast. I appreciate your honesty and frankly your vulnerability in writing this for all to see. Kudos to you. Your post could change someone’s life. Frankly it has helped me. My husband and I are in our 50’s and this has been our dream too. We took sailing lessons and just bought a sailboat. Frankly it hasn’t been easy and I have been tearful and struggling with how hard it is to learn to dock. I was ready to give up until I read your post. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Xxoo
Gena Costello and Michael Turner my husband can retire and we are just pushing 50. It’s driving me crazy that I’m the only one enjoying retirement and he wants to keep working for fun. There’s no need and we can sail off into the sunset. I keep telling him the boat will be a full time job. I know life is short and anything can happen. At 60 we might not be able to. I don’t know how else to convince him he’s not invincible and we need to enjoy life while we can and while he can. It’s almost tearing us apart. If either of you or anyone has any advice for how to convince the husband his wife wants to go fishing every day and live in a bikini and travel the world then please help! There are people longing for this same opportunity and yet I can’t convince him. I might just need one crew mate ...🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️
Its never too late. Godspeed.
@@michynature I’ve got the same problem...some people are like brick walls....don’t know what to do.
@@michynature
1) Get a certificate equal to that of the Danish *Certificate of competency for yachtsmen* (*)
2) Become a crew member of a couples boat, and then invite your husband.
3) Sail regularly, e.g. every 2nd week, maybe not on the same couple's boat, with your husband.
4) ... and some time later you could say "Shouldn't we buy a boat?". Do that when you are on the boat, and you can feel he really enjoys it, sunset moment recommended.
5) When try to live on the boat for a weekend.
You can charter a boat (that is expensive) instead of first buying a boat.
6) If step 5 works well, when the decision to live and sail on a boat isn't far away.
ad *) certificate of competency for yachtsmen
www.dma.dk/SkoleFritidssejlads/UddPersonligeBeviser/Duelighed/Sider/default.aspx
(It's possible that you will need to click on the UK flag in upper right corner)
As a person who lived for two decades on boats in the Caribbean, I feel that you nailed it with this video. In the beginning, the obstacles of the lifestyle can be daunting. To overcome this, I personally followed a simple mantra: If something has been invented by a fellow Homo Sapiens, I might not be smart enough to invent something of equal importance. But: I insist that I will be able to UNDERSTAND what this fellow human has created and I will be able to service and repair it! The cruising lifestyle is addictive, because it gets the best out of us. There are no cruising losers!
rt that bro.
@@mr.respect1238 those old wooden boats require more maintenance I'd imagine. Stripping and revarnishing the wood on top of all mechanical maintainance. A friend had an old Chris Craft cruiser and I remember they were always working on it. A labor of love though.
Yup and it can be said about airplanes too.
If you don't physically help someone. Think about how your CZcams channel will help people.
One way or another you both are helping people everyday. So thank you for your help.
With out your help, some of us might just stay stuck.
When you mentioned becoming "handy", I immediately thought of the AK incident. Nikki, you HAVE TO admit Jason has totally upped his repair skills.
Been sailing for 25 years... 2 week to 2 month trips at a time, not true live aboard. You absolutely will have to figure out how to fix things yourself if you want to visit any of the more special places. All the money in the world wont fix (fill in the blank here) in some remote anchorage.
You're hitting nails here! I've got almost 40 years of experience and when someone asks me what to expect when sailing or spending time on a boat, my answer is: You can plan and prepare, but expect the unexpected. Great insights you're sharing guys!
You guys are so courageous. 99.99% of people are so afraid to break out from same-ol-everyday life thing that they end up spending entire life doing the same thing over and over. And unfortunately, I am one of those 99.99% of people.
Love your youtube channel, I have been watching for last 4 years. I've been looking for RV but still haven't raised enough courage to even do part time RV'ing.
I envy you guys.
We hope you make the dream happen! 💙💛💙
You can do it dude, it'll be hard at first, but definitely give it a shot!!!;)
Get the RV! Life is not a rehearsal. We have one life, so live it!
with the virus happening now and places on lockdown and the move to remote work, you can definitely take advantage of the times right now and get a van or RV and use it to work remotely :)
I've gotten over that bump several times. You just have to get out and start doing it. The best would be to find some RVers at the level you want to do. Someone who drives a 40' deluxe rig won't understand a dirt bagger bunked up like me. And there are CZcams Channels for every possible permutation.
I put a bunk in my Prius V in 2017 to go see the eclipse, loved it so much I've kept it.
You know how when you really have to pee, there's absolutely no place to stop, even though there is? Same thing with boondocking or dirtbagging. 'O' where o' where I can I pull off and sleep???" No parks, no national forests, the little county park says "no overnight camping', even the Walmarts have moved two states over for the night.... then you pull into a rest stop and some diesel truck is on the car side running and stinking all night, and worse - the trailer is full of hogs going to the slaughter house - and they know it.... arggh! it seems like boondocking doesn't really work, but then you see a sign that says, "No Services This Exit" out of desperation you take it and there's nothing. Farmland, fields, miles of empty roads. You find a place to pull off, and in a few minutes you're all cozy and now you know anytime you see a "No Services..." sign, it means 'boondocking here!' And then you're nodding off and a car goes by....but it doesn't even slow down. Then as you drift off you realize, "I'm listening to an audiobook on serial killers....." even that can't dent the cozy. The next day a Western Meadowlark is singing as you make coffee by your back bumper. The turd six feet away can't dampen how you feel.
You have to just get started. Sleep in your backyard or in your car in the driveway. National Parks are very strict about where you can and cannot. What I learned is that except for the top 12 or so super National Parks - like Yosemite and Yellowstone that are heavily used, no one knows if you pull off at an overlook and bunk up for the night. Have a tiny cassette toilet, or jar, so no peepee outside (a million people will stop at that turn out in a season, what would it smell like if 10%.... What do you say to the ranger or highway patrol who taps on your window? "I was behind schedule and feeling sleepy and didn't think it would be safe to keep driving..." And then add "I practice zero impact - see I've got my own toilet..." The worst you will hear is, 'Well don't be here tomorrow night.' (Absaroka National Forest just north of Yellowstone is empty! Dispersed camping. I parked on an overlook and the winds rocked me to sleep. Stanislaws Nat Forest west of Yosemite? When I camped there, there wasn't another person for at least half a mile.
Just get started.
I still can't believe they didn't know how to sail a mere 4 years ago. Now that's courage!
They didn't know, what they didn't know. Now they understand. Took four years.
Best wishes all
"Dude, suckin’ at something is the first step to being sorta good at something."
- Jake the Dog, Adventure Time
It can be done by anyone. I'm 65, from Australia and I found my boat in Holland 2 years ago and sail mostly single-handed (crew not always easy to find). Now with about 7000 solo miles, including a crossing of a stormy Bay of Biscay, plus lots of crewed miles, I do OK. Oh, i'd never sailed prior to this either. Best thing I did was choose a very heavy, blue water boat, accept that she reverses like a drunk pig, and just enjoy her toughness. if I can do it then anyone can
@@ianb4801 do you have a blog, I'm very curious about solo sailing. Specifically about the sleeping part during passages
@@fmaz1952 No I don't because I'd be surprised if anyone would be interested. But you can catch me on Messenger or FB (Ian Borland) if you like.
One of the many things I enjoy about your videos is, you don't hide the "issues/mistakes/undocumented features" of life, AND you take us along so we can learn "something" about it....not saying I can get in there and change out the black water tank, but you get the idea. Besides, it's fun watching others handle their issues, takes you away from your own for 20-30 minutes a week. Keep on doing what you both do!
Another great video! The quote “Success is 99% attitude and 1% aptitude” really fits you guys, I believe you would be successful at what ever you do, especially at communicating. Thank you.
oh yea... not as easy as some may think, that is for sure... same goes on anything, bus, van, car.. it all needs service and attention, always tweaking. love this.
I've tried to live by the saying "No play until the work is done". When entering a new port/country, that's when you prep and do all the maintenance for the next passage. That way you can relax and have more fun knowing everything is done.
"You learn that all sorts of things you couldn't live without, well you do just fine without 'em" (general wisdom which also applies to us land dwellers)
Much respect for taking on such a large vessel without taking baby steps. I have a friend who loves to sail and he has owned five sail boats, starting with a 23 footer and now he owns a 42 foot boat. He is more than a little handy, he could build your house, wire it and do the plumbing. The thing is even he has had his hands full with his boat repairs. I sometimes help him and I will admit its a pain in the ass, everything seems hard and very expensive. So give yourself some credit because boat repairs can be a real challenge. Enjoy your adventure.
Thank you for this! 💙💛💙
Thank you for keeping our sailing dream alive. We are 55 years old, sold our house and went full time RVing. We bought a 22 foot sailboat here in Canada to learn to sail, and one day we want to live on a sailboat and sail the world. Wishing you all the best in getting back to Curiosity💖! Thank you for all your wonderful videos 🥰
I'd LOVE a "Here's how to sail to far flung places with pets" episode! How to navigate the entry into countries (especially in the South Pacific, where we hear it can be very difficult), safety, logistics, etc. You have such a great way of breaking things down and making them so clear. Would be grateful for your thoughts!
You guys are seriously living the dream, and such an inspiration seeing how far you've come in the last four years ❤️
The first sail boat I owned was an O’Day 27’ on Lake Michigan & no we didn’t know how to sail. I literally learned from books & other people. We ended up doing 2 week Cruises & racing our various boats in 4 Chicago Macs 😊
Yeah! Team work and share the responsibilities is a must to be a winner, Joy in life is a good memories down the see pathway. Cheers
I relate to all of this. You just summed up our life for the last year. First boat, never been sailing, outfitted with davit, solar, water, batteries, sailing school, prepping for the journey, pet permits, fixing everything!! This is SO spot on for what life is really like on a boat. Great video!
In 1974, my father told me when learning to drive, any fool can drive a car. But do you know where you're going? Same thinking I guess.
I love the honesty! I'm starting to plan now, and I'm not wealthy, so real experiences from others before me really helps me to set real expectations. I'll be the guy doing all or most of the work himself. Thanks for sharing your story!
Have you thought about finding a platonic partner?
Go solar
Michy Nature Silent 80 3 Deck is near my dream yacht...but it costs 5 $ million and up..and still only can make like 3h a day cruising only on solar and then you need to switch to diesel...sadly,we still don’t have proper solar boats,yachts
Liga Skirbauska I don’t know where you got your info from but the Silent yachts can cruise all day. Watch their recent video
Michy Nature yeah,they can if you add running on diesel,it’s not solar anymore..They state solar charge gives 3 h of travel what is usual day trip for charters and should be enough in most cases and then rest is on diesel..they say it’s just like sale boats,when there is no wind you’ll have to run diesel,same with silent.when there is no sun or you spent you’re 3 h of day you turn on Diesel engines..also on long distances they offer kite,but I don’t really know how effective or not is that to pull boat like that ahead...well,not enough silent boats are made and build and tests are run to be shore.also different energy systems they offer just confuse me even more..so yeah..from what I know,silent sales 3 h a day on solar...maybe I just got it wrong and it’s 3 h they can run after sunset and during day they just go ok? Maybe I’m messes up cos older ones had that issue,Don’t know.need to be on one,see it with own eyes,experience it to know for shore..
Every time I see Jason repairing, modifying or replacing things on the boat I have always remembered the tire episode in Alaska. You have really stepped up to the plate, you will need a bigger wallet to carry your man card. Nikki was the queen of prime and proper in the RV days. Now she rocks swimwear like a model. Now she is the captain of the boat and Jason is the first mate. I have enjoyed your travels and enjoyed watching the 2 of you grow and learn as you go.
Always a thumbs up 👍
I was a self taught sailor, initially utilizing rental boats..never again. After many years of crewing and sailing my own craft, I eventually became a sailing instructor. It was then, following a formal protocol, I really became proficient and appreciated formal lessons.
Always a great day when the first cup of coffee is joined by watching the Wynns
Agreed!
This is why I watch you! Your truthfulness and your delivery is appreciated.
I think you two have such a great spirit of adventure.
My husband and I both love the water and traveling. He wants to travel by water. I could love either but land around water is my favorite. He has sailed, dived and been on boats. I have been on boats. Tugs, houseboats, shrimp boats and lived by the water. We have followed your videos for a very long time. We started watching from the time that you two learned to sail. I hope to do what we love one day because we are not doing it right now.
we are working, going through medical procedures and raising grandchildren. I am prepping to do one or the other. I am getting rid of a lot of things. Getting rid of the layers that are holding us down! And it feels GREAT!!!!!
I spent 16 years in the Navy and had my coxswains card and taught others how to pilot a boat. I want to get back to the sea. My next boat will hopefully be built by me or under my direction. I can tell you that if something takes only twice as long you are lucky or have been through it before so you know the pitfalls with that particular piece of equipment.
Ya but....swimming with the rays, and sharks, the new worlds that you both have brought to us, I for one am glad y’all are sailing. Thanks
Always enjoy your Sunday uploads! Who needs a boat to maintain a sailing CZcams channel, not "Sailing with the Wynns" Well done, keep it up! The two of you have great chemistry together, love your honesty!
Oh, you make me want to buy a catamaran. It's such a commitment to a completely new life, though. We live really close to the ocean but it's amazing how the boat life & land life with a dock are so different. Your reminiscences with Cleo & Singha were so sweet. It must be hard w/o them. We lost a special cat Charley then little Leon, a close to death stray, entered our life. His gratitude & over the top bonding helped so much. I felt that Charley led us to Leon from the other side. Maybe Cleo did the same with Pip.
My husband and I plan on doing something very similar. We are taking a break from studying Sailing 101 right now! We take the hands on course in a week then Sailing 103 in a month. As soon as we sell our beach house we plan to buy a boat and begin our adventure, Can't come soon enough for me! We both enjoy your videos and have learned some very useful info. Thanks for sharing what you have learned! Maybe we'll see you on the high seas!
Sharon Ptak where is the beach house? Are you buying a CAT then? If so what one do you like? I want both haha. Decisions are hard. What beach and what boat. I’ve been doing my research but in a way it’s making my decision harder!!
Guys, I wish you good luck sailing. Your videos, make me live a dream. I did not have the time to accomplish such a dream of sailing!. God Bless you all!!!:
Another good way is to volunteer as a crew member moving sailboats. I learned more from those captains than any sailing lessons I’ve taken over the last 30 years. Nothing like a before daybreak shift on a clear night where stars cover the sky and there’s nothing like running in 12’ waves where you see nothing but water as you go down those waves.
how does one even approach finding such "gigs"?
there will come a time and you will say "remember when we were in lock down in Fiji". Hope it's not too long now. Enjoy your vids emensly . Tasmania Aus.
@@kdarianl_4beautopa602 You are just a bundle of sunshine aren't you?
@@kdarianl_4beautopa602 Or maybe it's a pandemic and we need to deal with it like adults and maybe people and their lives are more important than money? Or, maybe you're a bot just trying to cause trouble.
@@kdarianl_4beautopa602
I saw the word 'plandemic' in your comment and immediately knew you were an investor in an aluminum foil hat factory. I won't say more, because I don't want to crap on the Wynn's timeline.
@@kdarianl_4beautopa602 I reject your truth.... the world is what we make it!
@@kdarianl_4beautopa602 I'm afraid you are correct my friend. It 's sad but true.
Jason you're awesome this week :)
Niki still number one;)
Its a massive growth zone you guys have been in for the last 4 years, never forget you did it all and soon doing it again i hope!
Enjoy the ride guys, the work you do is awesome!
Reality is you two are in a very nice part of the world. Your statements clearly define a commitment to work, worry and expand you knowledge.
The payback is a profound fantasy of exploration , freedom to a life of happiness . Be safe n get a ride back to your boat.
Great video! I think too many people don’t understand the reality of boat life. They think it’s sunsets and cocktails on white sandy beaches all the time. It’s a real commitment, but I wouldn’t live any other way - once you get the cruising bug, there’s no other way of living. Thanks for your honesty and authenticity.
Do a video on your scariest sailing moments?
I love you guys so much you’re my heart and prayers are with you. It seems everything you do you’re always selflessly trying to build others up and take them with you to even better places. Even despite all the woes that many are feeling to include the struggles of being away from your home. I am so thankful for you, and thankful that you are safe and in good spirits. Stay strong, and know that we are with you.
Once you live on a boat....you'll miss it forever! It's amazing how living simply is so rewarding and beautiful!
Once upon a time I thought of doing what you are. I was one of the very few who were fully qualified in photography, Scuba and Skin diving (early 70's). I also qualified in sailing, etc. For some reason I didn't take that extra step. I've had a fulfilling life so far and look forward to enjoying the rest of it. Every once in a while thou I look back and have a smidgen of regret. Enjoy the adventure. Even this calm time will pass and the winds will blow again.
Good advice.
As the years pass you'll probably feel the experience was both rewarding and fulfilling.
Miss the kitties, especially Singa who seemed the most adaptive.
Hopefully Pip joins the crew! 😸
“We didn’t know what we didn’t know!” 😂
4yrs ... I can hardly believe it and I've been following from the start. Some great insights and advice, Stay Safe & Fair Winds !!
I just find you guys so amazing, I will never be an old sea dog but I do love living it through you guys. I tell ya! I just don’t see that many young couples that jell and take on adventures as you two have. You are my young heroes! And you will eventually get back to your Curiosity and sail on once more. Thank you for sharing! And I echo other people’s thoughts 💭 you did not know how to sail 4 years ago?, wow, just wow man! Thank you for being such an inspiration!
Things The Wynns learned (without watching the video first) 😉
BOAT = Break Out Another Thousand
There is a reason ships in the British Navy allow alcohol = You can't survive the madness of boat ownership without it
Jury rigged = No jury would convict you for beating to death the boat designer who put the last two nuts attaching [some piece of gear] in a position only reachable when the boat is under construction
Sane people don't own boats.
Other lessons:
There is nothing so beautiful as a Pacific sunset a thousand miles from land.
You have never truly seen the Milky Way unless you are on a boat a thousand miles from land.
Sailors are a Tribe like surfers and SCUBA divers. They appear like guardian angels to help you when you need help the most.
😆😆💙💙💙
You want a real challenge live on a boat in Canada year round ..Been on board 3 years now ..love it..but winter sure is an adventure ..been froze in a bay a few times .. no way to shore til it melts ⛵👍
You left out the one that says the two happiest days in a person's life are when they first buy a boat . . . .and when they are finally able to get rid of it !
@@va7sab -- Hey, there's this place called Florida where you can spend winters. I recommend Ft. Lauderdale.
@@saffronsworld1508 retire next year and setting sail for warmer waters .. It's taken 3 years to get her ready to sail .. It's no small task getting a boat ready for off shore I have found out lol took the same approach as these guys ..can't be that hard 🙉🙊🙈
Thanks guys , perfect timing .My daughter and I are taking our ASA 101 from Annapolis Sailing School next week.
Your frankness and life experiences gives us great inspiration.
As someone who sailed competitively in high school and college and learned everything I know from Annapolis Sailing School, great choice!!
Again Your awesome You have made my last 2 years doable, special needs daughter came back, too smart for a group home.
Husband was going into kidney failure..needed a kidney transplant And Blessed that he got a good match .Then add COVID-19 to the mix..Yup go with the flow like the Wynns... Love all your adventures your cats , your heartbreak moments...all make you real couple to me.
I can relate. Just got my adult special needs son an adaptive bike. He also downhill skis and just helped with a sail boat yesterday. My SO got a new kidney and pancreas, and is doing great. Still getting over Covid. It is so hard on the lungs. I binged Trent & Allie when I was in quarantine, and found they are also a positive, adventurous couple who bring balance and perspective. What would we do without CZcams? 😜
Also, isn't it cool what medicine can do? Like a boat, needs a new part, put it in and then it's smooth sailing. Well, not really. But the process of replacing a failed part is a journey of hope and love. Surgically and mechanically.
I admire the two of you, The love and you two have for each other is amazing and very easy to see, and to explore the world you will have no regrets in life. I started to explore the land in my rv and that is how I started watching you, but I stop there, i can not do the water, but I can live it vicariously through you. Please stay safe and enjoy life.....
I like you guys more and more every time I see your videos. wonderful story tellers. You guys are inspiring
My big dream is to become a single-handed-female-sailor.
Thank you for all the information you share. I am not afraid of learning to do the boat jobs myself, it's more the organizational part and time, especially if you are by yourself.
Same here!!!!
Same!
Very honest assessment, I can remember when I saw you playing with one of the starter motors, you had no idea, which I was sure would trip you up, especially when manoeuvring in reef fringed narrow channels! You’ve proven me wrong! Love following your journey, thanks for sharing and stay safe! 😎☀️🌴🇦🇺
I have been watching you all for four years now. So happy you all are living the dream and exploring the challenges. Fair winds and peaceful shores!
"We" are all so Proud of you two for takling your Dreams! 😉
Secretly, I've been worried about "Pirates"... I only remember 1 such "maybe Pirates" vlog & you successfully bribed them away with Cookies, was it? Stay Safe, live your Best lives, be Happy & be Free 💞
Nice to see this type of educational video as opposed to a reporting one. Good job!
Great job guys. You're ability to share honestly and candidly is refreshing. Been through some similar adventures. Willingness, openness, and positive attitude even when your swearing almost always gets you through. It's all part of the adventure and you guys do it so well. The difference between a car and a boat (handling) is finesse and trusting your feet and keister and understanding how a boat responds to different conditions. We love watching you. We hope you'll be home soon. Fair winds.
So much Congratulations and Blessings Jason and Nikki! You have come so far and yet with your enormous speed Ramp of a learning curve, you continue to share with a beautiful "humility" - still to this day. It is so much of a joy to share your journey, so thanks a million. Pete
Brilliant editing, Outstanding videography, Sensational comms., Superb advice - you guys are BOSS ! 😂😘
How to drink set me here!👋🏾
Great video. For what it is worth, for seasickness I highly recommend a drug called meclazine. It used to be available by prescription only but is not sold over the counter at places like Wal-Mart. The US Navy uses it because it is (a) incredibly effective and (b) doesn't make you drowsy which is key for Sailors operating at sea. The key is to take it 8 hours before the motion will affect you. For some Sailors, that meant taking it before we got underway. Others took it when heavy weather was expected. I have never known a person who took it early enough to get seasick. When I was in the Navy I told my Mom about it because she had concerns going on cruise ships. She has never gotten seasick on a single cruise over the last 20 years and tells all her friends about it. Highly recommended.
In the uk lockdown in an old fashioned house but you guys have been an inspiration to us - from provisioning for 30 days, getting in spare parts and tools for the house, setting about repairs ourselves , watching the grit and persistence you have had pushing through tough jobs and tough times, appreciating our ships cat 🐈 ,having a window on the world with youtube , scrubbing the "decks" and keeping ship-shape and cheerful on our "passage" - savouring sunsets and skies - Thank You Nicky & Jason ⛵
Great video. Your honesty and humility combined with some courage and confidence have been sincerely appreciated through the years. Love the lessons learned vid, great value here. Be well and can't wait for you to get home.
Wow! Those maintenance costs are insane. I don't think we'll ever make the move from the RV to a boat, but we enjoy watching your journey. 😁🤘
I think 10% for maintenance is realistic unless you have a money pit. I think the extra 20% comes in the form of upgrades. Sometimes the best way to fix something is to replace it. Then an upgrade might be best option. In accounting it is best to seperate upgrade costs from maintenance costs. Because upgrade costs can be depreciated latter.
For J John Brown & all, maintenance co$t and upgrade co$t are part of boating & will ALWAYS be.
The more competent you are in every aspect of yachting, the cheaper in the long run, it will be i.e. "a jack of all trades".
Been a fan for years now- remember when you were reading the instructions on how to use a tire plug at the Canada border- NOW look at you guys-- love the show. Thanks
Me too
I love you guys ..♥️ I was feeling a bit blue today and this vid popped up in my subscriptions and as soon as I saw you both my mood picked up .. you both are so positive and your energy is infectious .. God bless you both with health and joy 😘
Amazing how much you two have learned traveling. Not just seeing new places and cultures, but how to be so self sufficient! Wow! Pat yourselves on the back. Keeps you in great shape for life too. I wish I could turn back the clock and do what you two are doing. Impressive! Loved the video!
Hang in there you two. In a way you are lucky you're stranded where you are. As croon as Oz and the Kiwis start travelling to each other you'll find the so called Pacific Bubble will be included in that deal. We have been very well guided thru this pandemic!
I'm looking forward to seeing you both sailing again soon.
where do you get your info?...spreading unsubstantiated personal wishes dosent help anyone
@@clambake3293 maybe you should listen to reliable news broadcasts, I'm only repeating what our leaders are saying!
Watching all these different sailing channels made me realize boats need way too much maintenance!
But you do not need to mow the yard.
@@48whodat just scrape the hull! 😂 Underwater mowing!!
2 good thing's, Don't like your neighbor well that's a easy fix, Inlaws coming for a visit . . Not if they can't find you LOL.
Hmmm, some sailors would argue that comparing house and boating maintenance is just not reality
I think owning a boat is comparable to owning a car and a house
My wife and I have done quite a bit of sailing over the last 25 years... she gets horribly sea sick... unless she puts on a scopolamine transderm patch about 9 hours b4 leaving. They last about 3 days for her... and by the time they wear off she is 100% acclimated. In the US it's by prescription but they do work... nothing else does for her. Hope this helps others!
Yep. I remember the Alaska video like it was yesterday. I cannot believe how far you have come. Kudos to you both.
30 percent of my boats value, nice. I only paid $2000 for my 32' Endeavor. Lol no she's not the prettiest girl in town but we're getting the job done for now.
Video suggestion along the same lines: What is WORTH paying other people to do vs what you should do yourself.
Considering what's going on in the world in the States, right about now, you guys are in a good spot. Too much hate, violence and fear mongering...Stay safe and peaceful. Enjoy watching your videos!
You guys are handling your isolation with such an awesome demeanor. I love your, when life gives you ginger make ginger beer, attitude. I went a ways back in your blog and saw that you liked Whitehorse. That warmed my heart. I like it too.
While I was stationed on a Coast Guard Cutter, the “new guys” were given a plastic sack to stuff into the front of their shirt with the opening barely sticking out. When the vomit faucet started, they could pull out the bag and keep the mess (hopefully) inside. If not, they were required to clean it up. The worst ones were put into the showers to lay down until they could be transferred off the ship.
What an awesome video! A year ago I decided I was moving across the country from California to the East coast - somewhere - somehow. I literally would tell my boss that I was going to take off one day and he would never see me again. I now live in Georgia. Thinking about how I got here got me thinking about repeating it, but this time I am buying a sailboat and moving onto it. Don't know how. Don't know where. Don't know exactly what kind of boat. I started a week ago telling my new boss that I am going to buy a boat and move onto it. and spend my summers in the tropics of the Islands and the winters in Boston. They never believe me, and it is always the team joke.
Me: I gonna buy a boat and live on it permanently in the tropics and ride out Hurricane season in New England.
The Team: Haha! That's a cool dream Sj (What they are really thinking: Yeah Right!)
My old team thought I was just blown smoke when I would come in each morning and announce I was taking off and moving back east by myself. You should have seen the looks on their faces when I loaded up my VW Bug and left for Georgia. So my boat is in the formation process, but I got this! I will do this!!!!
Thank you for all the information today. I am actually kind of excited to learn how to work on a diesel marine engine. I will be needing a crew member though that isn't afraid of heights. LMBO! This was very helpful, and although I pretty much knew this information it is good to hear it over and over again.
Sally Woods - If you really want to do it, if you believe you can do it, then you really can make it happen. It was a dream of mine that got shelved after marriage and kids. Then came a midlife divorce and kids leaving home.....not wanting to live with regrets for things not done, I went for it. Now the proud owner of a 44' Antares catamaran. Been cruising the Bahamas, and hope to be back again before long.
bev brewer that’s awesome!!!!! Did you cruise alone or did you have help? As a woman I would love to hear of other women doing this solo. ☺️
Sallyjane Woods Gm you go girl!!!
@S.J. Bruner >>> I think you picked a VERY GOOD TIME to move AWAY from California...😝
FWIW: My wife and I moved to southern Dade County, Florida in 1988. I was in the US Coast Guard at the time, and stationed at USCG Air Station Miami {at Opa Locka Airport}.
ALSO FWIW: In early April of 1992, we moved to northern Dade County, because the commute to work everyday -- from southern-ish to northern Dade Co. -- was making me homicidal...😊
That turned out to be VERY FORTUNATE, because on August 24th of that year, HURRICANE ANDREW paid a visit to southern Dade County.....
@@Allan_aka_RocKITEman Yes it was just getting crazy there, and it got crazier after I moved with blackouts because PG&E doesn't want to repair and maintain the lines so they shut off power every time the wind blows. It just isn't that great of a place anymore.
What a great video you let it all out you tell the truth but in the end you see the excitement and the passion that you both have for sailing and for exploring thanks so much for sharing your experiences hope you get back to your home soon stay safe and Godspeed
Thank you both for sharing your experiences. I love your courage to pursue your dreams and your love of adventure and exploring. You are truly living.
We have lived in our house for 38 years, and have spent almost twice as much repairing, replacing snd paying for services than the original cost of our house. Average annual costs to repair & replace are at 5% of our home's purchase price. This doesn't include cost of electricity, gas, garbage collection, sewer, and water - our utilities were 4.3% the cost of our house. So far, 9.3% cost of our house. Real Estate taxes were 4% of our home cost. 9.3% + 4% = 13.3% plus cost of home insurance = + 2.5% = 15.8%. Yeah, every year, annual cost to live in our house is about 16% of the value of the purchase price of our house (cost of food or children not included). I have not included mortgage costs, although we retired our mortgage about 3 years into our mortgage. Yeah, no mortgage for the past 35 years.
The benefit of living on the hard is that our house has appreciated in value over the past 38 years to a level that the present market value is about 3.3 times the cost of our house. So, when we sell our house, we (or our heirs) will likely break even, recovering all of the associated costs of owning and maintaining a home. The big difference between you and me is that your home depreciates in value over time.
So, you are paying for your neighborhood, one that constantly changes. And, you are earning your living by being independent nomads of the sea. So, you wanna change places with me and live on the hard for a year? No, I didn't think so. The last several. months cooped-up in an apartment away from home is aging the two of you.
Nikki and Jason - I truly hope you can get back to your home soon and resume your regularly scheduled programming. :¬) Webhead USA
I don't spend over 1% per year (of the original purchase price, 25 years ago.) on home maintenance. Neither do the neighbors.
Wow! 38 years in the same house. Taking care of the same house for 38 years. Never lived anywhere else for 38 years. Same street, same town, same same for 38 years. Now that someone has actually said that to you, how does it sound?
@@danielscott9769 Yeah, I get it. I am married, ya know. And our grown kids and grandchildren are just 15 minutes down the road. Health issues make it hard to leave the docs and start anew.
Credit for taking the plunge (no pun intended 😜) it looks amazing and gives you such freedom 😊👌🏼 We had this in mind & sea-ing (😊) this makes us more tempted. Any top tips for choosing a boat? Another great video 👍🏼 Take care
Oh boy that's a can of worms! Arguing about which boat is best is almost as much fun as arguing over which anchor is best. Never ask a boater either question unless you've got a day or 2 to listen to the answer haha!
First is the issue of motor vessel vs. sail boat. Yes, sailing is more eco-friendly but wind isn't free. Sails aren't cheap, replacing the rigging isn't cheap, etc. *and* your sailboat will still have an engine or engines that will require regular maintenance.
Secondly, no matter which type of boat you end up buying, the biggest advice would probably be: buy the smallest boat *that you think you can comfortably live on*. Why small you ask? 1) cost. You pay for lots of boat things (dockage, haul-out, bottom painting, etc.) by the foot. And bigger boats just have more things to maintain, clean, etc. etc. 2) the bigger the boat (or wider in the case of a catamaran) the more trouble you'll have finding dockage. Marinas usually have lots of available slips for smaller boats, but maybe only a handful of spots for boats in the 50 foot+ range. Even if you're anchoring out a lot, a larger boat will usually have a deeper draft and so may limit the places you can get to with it.
If you're going with a sailing vessel, The Wynns and SV Ruby Rose have already hashed out a lot of the monohull vs. catamaran issues in 2 videos. See those, as well as the vids when Nikki and Jason were shopping for Curiosity for more insight. Click on the "sailboat shopping" tab on the blog here: www.gonewiththewynns.com/sailing
Good luck with it!
Curious Minion
@@gonewiththewynns I was in the marine industry for 20 years and was told that with smaller powerboats, you should always buy a bigger boat than the one you think you want. Most boaters outgrow their boat in the first or second year and end up trading up in size. Even a foot or two can make a huge difference in functionality. I realize this is a different realm but I'd just never heard the term "buy the smallest boat you can live with" before :-) Same goes for RVs and trucks .... we're on our 11th camper and we would have saved tons of money had we bought big to begin with :-)
Gone with the Wynns hi curious minion, just wondering if Jason and niki actually read and respond to the comments themselves. I guess that you are their filter or their reviewer? Not insinuating that that is a bad thing, but just curious.
Gone with the Wynns thank you so much for that advice😊 we are planning to try hiring a few different sizes to see how we get on just to get an idea. We’ve lived in a small camper together before so we have an idea of size. Just need the world to let us get back to travelling and looking into it all again! 😊
Travels with Yoly that was the initial thought we had been having too, get a bigger one so we don’t out grow it too quickly. We hadn’t considered the idea of quite how much of a saving there might be with a smaller one, it’s great to talk to people already doing it as there’s so much to consider.
My Wife and I had the pleasure of meeting Niki and Jason while we were camping in Wyoming. They were two very young and green 30 year olds who decided to leave full time jobs behind with a dream of someday sailing around the world. Some time later while were in Maine, again we were in the same place as the Wynns. For those who have not had the pleasure of meeting Niki and Jason, they are what you see in their videos. Two wonderful young people living their dreams, prepared to tackle whatever challenges they face. My 4 years on the road ended as did the Wynns. I am on land and the Wynns are still following their dreams, learning and living their way around the world. The challenges of living on the road are many and never when or where you expect them. Congrats to Niki and Jason. Thank you Wynns for sharing your adventures.
Hope you are still getting some RV adventures in! 💙💙💙
@@gonewiththewynns We started a farm in Western Kentucky. We miss traveling but as you know finding food with food requirements can be difficult. We decided to make an effort at growing our own food. Life is always an adventure. Be well, safe travels and keep moving forward. hugs for you both
OMG! I'm in love with these two! So unpretentious, willing to learn and hilarious! I was scared when I saw them sailing because of some of the misadventures they had rving. Sailing without skill can kill you, so I am SO GLAD you two got training! I love the connection you two have! You two are just out there FIGURING THINGS OUT AND LOVING EACH OTHER! I LOVE it! LOL...GREAT video! PERFECT ATTITUDE FOR LEARNING, ACHIEVING AND DOING! BEAUTIFUL!
Hey guys! Your fundraiser with Pip has been wildly successful, but I am looking for the promised update video. :)
As someone who has put fundraisers together, this takes time. There are so many details that take time, especially when it comes to this kind of thing. It will sure be exciting, filled with happy tears. I was a veterinary technician overseas and can tell you that even getting paper towels over there (I was in Asia) will bring tears to even the most stoic person. So whatever happens is going to have lots of people crying tears of joy. "For such a time as this..."
I, clearly remember watching Jason trying to inflate the rear tire of their motorhome WITHOUT removing the compressors' air intake screw-on cover. You've come a long waaaaaay, Jason.
Your boating lifestyle is definitely "social distancing".
My entire interest in sailing in retirement was sparked by your transition from RV life to sailing life. The fact that it’s been four years means that I’d better get my butt in gear! Damned golden handcuffs.
We have just loved watching you guys even though I'm not a boat lover, my hubby definitely is. But you guys are a total inspiration in how you follow your dreams and stay resilient and upbeat in the face of challenges. I hope you are soon back on your boat and living your dream! Any idea how much longer?
0:24 He slapped him with some facts there
Really enjoyed this ......thanks .... I spent a day on massanger helping our friends repairing his Freezer and frig on his boat.... I am sure he is now totally comfortable repairing his refrigeration system.
They are also new to the catamaran life. We are hoping we are not far behind.
Let just hope the CCP virus ends soon😁🤗
Fairwinds from the @captains.chair
Appreciate that great honest video of info from your experiences. I have watched most of those experiences as you did them. Hope you get back to your boat soon. Press on!
Love watching you guys living the life and seeing the world , don’t stop your adventures life is short don’t put off doing things thinking you do it when you retire or in a few years when you have the money. Have fun and enjoy
You Two just have The Most Positive Outlook On Everything!!! That's Awesome, IMHO
I have been watching you two for many years now. Love the videos. Praying you get back to your ship soon.
Nothing disrespectful.... but, your lady is beautiful sir. She's a gift to you.
One thing is constant, Life is Good! We just returned from a 7 day trip with our travel trailer. Spent some time with our daughter her husband and our grandsons. Then we took the boys camping in travel trailer. Oops make a wrong turn and found a great campsite in an old rock pit. It had a small pond and the boys so enjoyed playing in the water. Sailboat or RV, Life is Good if you have the correct attitude. I wish you the best and hope you can soon return to S/V Curiosity. Love your videos.
I agree with everything you said. I was just thinking about your video that discussed what you thought sailing might be like. It was interesting to watch at the time as someone who has been on boats a good bit of life. I always thought you did it the right way, getting seriously educated and putting the time in. Loved seeing your sweet cats.Sending my understanding and support as you hang in there until you can return to Curiosity.
Thank you Nikki and Jason sharing that with us you're an inspiration to all of us I've been watching you since back in the early days traveling North America in an RV then you bought a sailboat and sailed away and I've been watching every one of your episodes obscene everyone you are a true inspiration to the average person and I want to thank you all for sharing your life with us
Most people don't realize how corrosive salt water is or how fast cheap stainless steel will rust when exposed to salt air. I worked offshore for four years and it was a constant battle to keep things from getting rusty. We would wash and paint something everyday and it was never enough . Having the experience while your still young is priceless and being each others best friend is what makes me think you can do anything you want.
Amazing how different boat life is from life on land, even if you live as we do on the water. Missing your kitties, seeing them again was so nice.
That’s all great stuff really to know. Y’all really should write a book on how to upgrade a sailboat and a RV as well. I see y’all easily with 8-10 chapters. Don’t cut yourself short. I know it’s hard that y’all miss your home and that comfortable place that you feel deep inside yourself. Y’all are doing great right now and just take it one day at a time. Be at peace