BEATING UPWIND ON A CATAMARAN

[@mapsman5513]

Please give Frank and Mary Grace a huge thank you for allowing you to travel with them and be guests on their beautiful boat. I love watching them work together to crew their vessel. What a terrific couple.

[@hawaiibound62]

This just might be one of my favorite videos you all have given us! Thank you for sharing the joyous world of ocean sailing and vast marine life that lures us to each video. And let's not forget the amazing time on the HH55. What a dream to have the opportunity and the wonderful, kind people who gave you all the opportunity to share it with the world. Not everyone is generous to share their boat, and pride n joy, with others, but I might add we all are very lucky to be on this end and welcomed into yours alls adventures. Thank you to u all for the amazing generosity, the numerous hours of hard work, to give us this moment. 💗 you all are the best!

[@Jason_xofilos]

I concur. Thank you all four of you for sharing you life and experiences on this lovely HH55.

[@pioneer_1148]

I'm always in two minds about the HH cats, they clearly have amazing performance and they look really cool but carbon is extremely poor at resisting damage. If you run into a whale or a container or something then you're going to take a hell of a lot of damage and it'll cost a lot of money to repair. fyi they do design the dagger board trunks to survive something hitting the dagger boards but those boards themselves cost as much as the average car, same probably goes for the rudders.

[@chrispomfret8592]

As an ex pro racing sailor I get excited for these types of wind angles and numbers. Those polars are similar to a high end race boat of that size and I’m super impressed. That luxury of having the speed if you want it is so valuable and greatly adds to your safety and ability to be flexible. I definitely think borrowing more from performance racing is the future of cruising where once cruisers thought racers were irresponsible. In reality light & high performance is safer & stronger. The sail inventory is flash and you can easily see the difference a top wardrobe of rags gives you in performance. Again the sailmaker here is borrowing from their racing technology. My dream boat would have a rudder system that you could lift up then life would so be perfect. Huge respect to the owners for using the floating anchor bouys. More people must do this if they want to cruise and not burden our environment. Like usual I loved your videography. You guys are making my getting up and going to work very challenging. 😂

[@gavinferguson]

the ehad ail sheeting angles are excellent so msny production cats dont even have tracks or rely on self tacking head sail which just dont have the power needed. i agree the excellleent sail makea huge different rather than basic white sails. probably last longer too

[@donaldholman9070]

❤

[@mikemendes7598]

" In reality light & high performance is safer & stronger." You are so right. More people should go racing to learn how to optimise their boat. Keith with Zatara once complained that he didn't like sailing per se, just a way to get from one point to another. And that's because he's never really learned how to sail! Start on smaller boats that put you in touch with the wind and sea. The HH is an amazing machine, and kudos to these owners for getting godo sails and making her GO!

[@chrispomfret8592]

@@mikemendes7598 exactly!

[@chrispomfret8592]

@@gavinferguson If it were my boat I’d not have any headsail tracks just barberhauls.

[@petenaylor1353]

What a yacht! Your video capture of the little black and white fish coming out of the coral with Nikki in the background was amazingly creative and whimsical.

[@KB_OMeara]

Amazing video. I’m a 70 yr old man in the upper Mid-west and you are living my dream. I almost cried watching this. Appreciate every minute of your lives. Simply incredible. I can’t wait for “our” new boat and the new adventures to come.

[@shellybeau2006]

I could watch an hour of the underwater footage. It's so encouraging to see healthy sea life. The clarity is unreal.

[@markus711]

This is the type of videos I like watching on sailing channels. Pure joy of harnessing the wind. That boat is a beast.

[@dianaadams4212]

That coral shot where the fish all start to come out was INCREDIBLE!

[@laurence9695]

What a perfectly enjoyable moment with you. And what a great yacht. You are doing the HH proud! I went to their HH44 page for a refresher, and there were about 50 people who had come from your channel. The ones that left a message! Cacahuete is peanut in French too. Beurre de cacahuete if you're ever missing your peanut butter in a French grocery. 12 knots and 30 degrees off, that's amazing!!! The best I could ever drag my monohull 45ft with long keel was 6.5!!!! In 30 knots of wind in Australia... Sighs. Ps, could you make these videos like... 3 hours? The editing, the gentle music, great photography, a real delight. Thank you. Pps, Frank's flaking method is pure genius. I never saw this done before.

[@Kathleensailorgirl]

Incredible and beautiful video, thanks for sharing ⛵️⛵️⛵️💙💙

[@joannelorenz2874]

Wow! Love your underwater videography. Thank you so much for sharing your lives.

[@rumblechick73]

This was maybe your best video ever! Lots of sailing, lots of incredible scenery, and lots of peaceful vibes. It is obvious that Frank and Mary Grace knew exactly what they needed when they customized their beautiful HH. Every aspect seems so well thought out and planned for optimum enjoyment and use. In spite of being rather large, it appears to be fairly easy to manage with just the two of them and possibly even to single-hand if necessary. It gives me hope that if I can ever afford a catamaran it's possible to get one that would work for me even at my age, it's just a matter of having it properly designed and outfitted. The underwater scenes were just incredible, meanwhile, I keep thinking that I could make videos like that...then I remember that Jason is a professional with real talent. I may be getting as excited for your new boat as you are! ♥♥♥

[@NJ-Cathie]

Sailing with this couple is like getting a Masters at HH University. It is amazing all you have learned about your new yacht. You are going to have a blast when you set sail on Curiosity 2.0.

[@rogue3398]

Knowing that this boat exists is going to ruin all other boats for me. It's like someone made my childhood dream into a real thing. Frank and Mary Grace are so blessed to have this opportunity in life and so generous for sharing it with you for these weeks. I can't wait to see yours when its finished!

[@maverickmyrtlebeach]

That was an amazing Nemo reef. Love the music edit great as always. The shot when you put the camera in front of the coral head, fish hiding then come out one by one,then all came out from hiding.. I did learn about the floats for the chain new stuff good.. Thank you.

[@annbancroft2165]

Such a beautiful boat, if only I could buy a HH myself…… you must be getting so exited as the time creeps on to get your own boat. I really wish you both all the luck in the world and I will live vicariously through your videos in the future . Thank you for filming as you do. You have no idea how exiting you make my Sunday feel looking after my Mum with dementia. A real treat for the end of the week. BTW love the nauti sunglasses😊

[@DYoung-vt8pq]

Blessings to you and your mum! (((Hugs))) ❤️

[@rbell722]

You are a hero.

[@Minecraft-gw1jv]

❤️ From Germany for you and your Mom!

[@wallykramer7566]

Clearly, you meant _excited_ (not exited) both times. Probably you were excited when writing the comment!

[@annbancroft2165]

Thank you all for the kind wishes- may you all be safe and well and yes I did mean excited not exited😊😊

[@pohanahawaii]

🐟🐠🐡 I ❤ that cute giant puffer fish, the way his eyes looked at you with awareness, all the Damselfishes, matching Nikki's bikini, emerging from the corals all at once when they thought you were gone 😏... The shark blending in with the school of fishes, just calmly passing through... Amazing underwater footage, never gets old!

[@NautiStyles]

Nice NAUTI Floating Aviator Sunnies, Jason! 😝🙏🏻💙😎 Miss you guys, even more excited about your HH44 after this video 🤩 💨

[@keithproctor6380]

That boat is Amazing...the Captain knows his stuff and Nikki is uncommonly Beautiful. Wow!!!. Hope you guys are learning so much from the Captain... he's got that boat down to a science. Awesome you guys!!!

[@mafp22w]

Special thanks to your hosts! It is so great to see the performance of their cat.

[@billhart9832]

Nikki and Jason, I've been following you for 3-4 years now and this is one of the best you've ever done, although the title is a definite misnomer. Your editing keeps improving, but with such a venue and fantastic water clarity, it's hard to go wrong. Thanks to you and your fabulous hosts Frank and Mary Grace. Fair winds and following seas from inland Thailand.

[@doyallhearsumn]

I've watched a lot of KZbin in my time but the two of you have something so special. Your videography is stunning beyond words, of course, and you've given us viewers glimpses of places we may never have seen otherwise. But your genuine personalities and humbleness have also always been a part of why we watch. You truly have my eternal gratitude for making these videos.

[@judybrian4826]

Have to say, I've been following you from the start. This video is in my top 5 videos of yours. I see no stress in your bodies, free and happy... Can see your excitement that's beautifully child like, which in turn gives us the viewer pure joy. You can now see what the future holds for you both and I'm so very happy for you both. 💙🥂

[@katieelliott5172]

Me too!

[@THETRAVLER123]

Nikki is so beautiful. Her attitude and her appearance. You're a lucky dude my man

[@JMR-1953]

I almost drowned at the age of 8 and never really got over my fear of deep water. As soon as water gets about chest high, I begin to panic. I absolutely love what you show us all about the sea. Those fish are so amazing and I am lucky to see some of them at an aquarium, but not the same. Thanks for showing us this beautiful life you have and share with the world. Can't wait to see your new HH!

[@Will-tm5bj]

I feel this. I've come closer to drowning than I'd care to in 4 different bodies of water. Once in socal in the ocean, once in the gulf, once in the Atlantic on the jersey shore, and once in a river in the smokey mountains. The key to not drowning is to stay calm and figure out how you're going to get out of thus situation. And a little luck, sometimes there isn't shit you can do. People die all the time at local lakes, they jump into 50ft of water with no life jackets on, which is fine if you can swim, but if you can't swim, you go to the bottom

[@gonewiththewynns]

Wow on both accounts! Yikes!

[@coolhodgepodge5778]

Ok, I just finished watching and was thinking I should post, "this is my favorite of all the videos GWtW posted to date". Then I saw Hawaii Bounds post (directly below) that confirms my thoughts. It was just so peaceful and I could imagine myself doing it. I can't fully articulate it but I really enjoyed this one. Thanks guys.

[@sabrinacarter6719]

I love the feeling you conveyed at the end of the video. Exhaustion mixed with discovery and adventure. Beautifully shot. Thank you, guys.

[@MrOso36]

I got a kick out of your sleeping schedule. You are getting a glimpse of what it's like to be in your 70's. There is a reason for those early bird dinner specials.

[@jrumlow]

I watch several “sailing channels” and you guys have THE best camera work and picture quality. I know you put a lot of time into your videos and it is definitely worth it. Love this channel!

[@paulbuttner6808]

What a amazing beautiful HH yacht. Great to see you both back on the blue water. Another video with great music and dialogue. I love the way you finished of the video with the soft smooth music and sunset. Watching these videos is a great way to start my Sunday mornings.

[@spindlespringsranch3108]

Your underwater scenes brought such peace to my soul. Thank you guys!

[@lucabrasi5070]

I bet it feels great to be back on the water. Such a nice boat.

[@oursweethomelife]

Thats what I'm saying .

[@FBurck]

I love sailing channels that actually show the sailing part.

[@SeaTreeWonder]

What a day on the water... we have never sailed before in real life, yet through watching your incredibly well produced video episode adventures, we get to nearly feel the wind in our hair, the salt in the breeze, and hear the sound of the water hitting the boat as you cruise... what a wonder inspiring experience! AND beneath the surface of the water... big BIG WOW!!! So many fish, sharks, coral... a beautiful undersea world! It gave us goosebumps and a great feeling of hope and awe to see so much healthy & abundant sea-life in one place! It must have been absolutely INCREDIBLE to dive in and be mermaids & mermen in that undersea world. LOVED this episode!

[@marksimpson3968]

As usual Nikki’s lovely form is just icing on a beautiful cake. Another superb video. Looking forward to your new HH and major kudos to these kind folks for sharing theirs with you. A tantalizing preview indeed.

[@msnpassjan2004]

Lovely indeed ! Somehow, even better.

[@stevehutchinson3465]

Wow those waters are mind blowing, its so nice to know we still have healthy oceans in some parts of the world. loved the shot at 21:50 when the fish popped out of the coral to say hello..

[@GaryCriswell]

I can only imagine how happy you guys are back on the water on that HH. Sitting at my tailgate for the Jags game while watching your video. What a good way to start my Sunday.

[@cherylsibson2529]

Hey so 11 knots is 20.372KM or 12.659 Miles per hour either way Ladies, enjoy the ride, that's the whole purpose. The rush of hearing the ocean speak is so beautiful the rush of the noise of cars rushing on highways I'm sure you are looking forward to getting into your new home. So good to see you on the sea.

[@deraneaton2576]

Moving 9-12 kts over ground in a 14-knot gusty breeze while pointing 30-deg is what I'd expect from any catamaran having tightly tapered bows, using the jib more as a close hauled staysail and less as a genoa. "Ticket to Ride" has a cutter rig easily allowing for either. With the starboard daggerboard down, the physics overall centers the moment of effort more forward and less leward. That's how she points 30-deg when beating, without the crew taking a beating. Anything faster (over 24 kts!) is gravy while scrubbing the hull clean, as the crews' hair flies level with the water surface. Superb photography above or below water! Thanks to the Graces for their kind graces! Blessings, S/V Windwalker

[@JustMe-pp1mp]

Everything that can be said has been so ... Thank you, stay safe and enjoy 🙂

[@DCGULL01]

Wow!!! Now TTR may be the ultimate cruiser. Stunningly beautiful & eminently capable- what a gas to sail!!! Upwind genuinely impressed me (knocked my socks off 5o be completely honest) & with a highly experienced crew- I can only imagine how much fun could be had with that hunormous Code sail flying! I find the HH cats to share lots of masculine traits- this 50 is elegant- no, stunning in its interior fit out! Dream boat doesn't cover it.

[@shellybeau2006]

Your underwater shots are just amazing!! The fish coming out of the coral - so cool!

[@michaelrhodes6033]

What a wonderful vlog, what a fantastic boat and marvellous hosts. Xxx

[@merilynkron8750]

Your videos are fabulous. Love being able to follow your journey.

[@wanderingrocky1858]

Your underwater photography is amazing. Your videos bring back so many good memories for me of sailing in the San Francisco Bay for 14 years. Thank you for what you do.

[@cindyfleer2248]

It’s Sunday with the Wynns! 🌴😊👍🌸

[@SKOORB5551]

Outstanding in so many ways: cine-photography, emotional engagement, the cats abilities under sail. Live your life to the full with great experiences. Stay safe.

[@KenBlackRifleAmerica]

I don't know about a 'worst sail' but dayuuuum, that was one gorgeous sunset!!!!

[@louannad1]

I am living my life through you two. Thanks for helping me have so much fun. Love all your hard work and appreciate you both so much. Can't wait until you have your own HH44 sailing.

[@Lana_Warwick]

I believe that's the most chilled out relaxed I've ever seen the two of you, especially Jason.

[@joshuaconley1128]

I have to say your filmography is awesome. Seems like your videos get better every time. Thanks for sharing.

[@RedHeadAgent]

All I can say after seeing this glorious video is....the world is such an amazingly beautiful place!! The marine life that is in the tiny video is astounding and it's just a slice of what you have experienced. Thanks for sharing this gorgeousness.

[@rosskennedy4333]

Ah, weekend R&R... 🍿 The upwind performance is unreal. The biggest problem I can see with this boat is the speed I can get one!!!

[@mentonish]

its nice to see the large number of people who like myself, appreciates all your hard work, THANKS AND STAY SAFE

[@robcoventry574]

So much enjoy the underwater scenery! Those kinds of adventures are what drew me to your channel. Great to see you guys back in the elements again.

[@annwagner5779]

What gorgeous fish! I loved the time lapse of all the little damsel fish. What an incredible experience you are sharing with us! Thank you!

[@sagemorgan]

The look of absolute pure JOY on Jason's face during the montage when he was standing at the helm... You know that saying "if you could bottle it"? Well, YT has given you a venue to bottle your genuine enjoyment of life and I for one am incredibly thankful for that. 🙏🙏🙏

[@jaycreature3893]

My wife and I watch all your videos from the comfort of our couch in upstate NY. THIS was one of the BEST videos you have. The underwater shots, the air bubble in the light rays omg. The free diving. The drone shot then some diving !!!!!! You knocked this one out of the water

[@bneely1101]

Beautiful shooting, killer cutting, serene music ! The smiles on your faces the past few videos are the biggest I’ve ever seen! ❤

[@kurtjensen7264]

You guys are the best. I have watched other boating adventures but this is my favorite ones with you guys

[@bobbygriffith1429]

Love watching your video on Sunday morning drinking a hot cup of coffee seeing y’all’s new adventures! ❤

[@tim8deb]

That was truly an AWESOME clip, one of your best, thank you to all involved.

[@jasonangress6569]

Loved all the underwater shots, and so beautifully edited, one of your best eps yet!

[@TheResistance2fan1]

I usually never comment on videos, but on this one I feel like I have to. I've watched countless hours of water, sailing and diving footage. But your last montage was breathtaking to say the least. It is THE best diving-montage I've iver seen. The music together with the footage, BIG chef's kiss!

[@CesarGonzalez-kt7vp]

Good one Guys!!! Especially enjoyed the Zen moment after the dive!

[@hapnewsom9217]

SO much of what a miss is in this video. aside from the sailing ( I was always a monohull guy) The sunsets and sunrises in the tropical pacific are so inspiring. and the reef diving is miraculous. Thanks for bringing back so many wonderous memories for me!!

[@bridgetalves5667]

Seriously some of the most spectacular footage ever - absolutely loved this video ❤looks like paradise

[@johnschieffelin3226]

Stunning video. The boat sails so well upwind for a catamaran. The atoll you anchored in looks like the epitome of a Polynesian paradise. Thanks.

[@Leland189]

Another great day’s filming your great adventure!❤

[@paulapenna-loveyourvoice]

I love waking up to your videos on a Sunday morning! ❤

[@jeromehebert3184]

that is an incredible boat; and the under water footage was just spectacular

[@keosh777]

Beautiful, serene underwater photography. You've painted a halcyon dreamscape with this voyage with your gracious hosts in probably the finest catamaran I've ever seen. Paradise :).

[@jakobtheinventor]

What a joyous episode. Living a whole life in just one day 🙂

[@paulcoggins]

look forward to your weekly videos, especially now you are back at sea for a while. You are on one sweet ride!!!

[@carringtonherrington4025]

Wow!!! The underwater photography was incredible!!! You outdid yourselves ..great video oh yes awesome boat ⛵

[@DYoung-vt8pq]

Such beautiful underwater footage. Thank you so much! ❤️

[@boxterjeff]

Right up there with " Bora Bora baby" Looks so peaceful. Enjoy your new boat.

[@pegwhite6533]

Wow! I keep thinking you can’t top your videos but, once again, you’ve proved me wrong. This was spectacular. ❤

[@FunwithBooboo]

The experiences you are having and will continue to have are mind blowing. Thank you for sharing.

[@jlegacy]

Coffee with the Winns. Amazing as usual. Not sure I would be so calm with the curious shark .. LOL

[@kamauwanyoike573]

The best video yet. Wow!!! ❤

[@defel1]

This is the first time I've felt excited about your new boat. I can hardly wait to see you learning about yours at sea.

[@michelebushnik2874]

Oh gosh I can't tell you how I have missed your underwater video photography!❤ this one is epic! So much sea life,what an adventure! Thank you Jason, and Nicky it's beenlife moving!

[@improvagility5516]

This video is a masterpiece!

[@gregglewis6641]

(WOW! )DREAMS DO COME TRUE! I haven’t commented in over 6 months . Some of the most EPIC footage I’ve seen from you all.THE GORGEOUS CATAMARAN, CORAL REEF, AND THE OUTSTANDING HOST COUPLE! This is just a Glimpse of what you are looking at getting.So happy for you,keep up the good work .

[@jay-2556]

Amazing video as always. Super impressive for a semi-production sailboat to be almost doing the wind speed while going so close to the wind. On the flip side, sad to see so many black and white corals in that area instead of corals with vibrant colors.

[@HappyGoLondons]

Whoa. That was 👩🏾‍🍳💋! Also, that CATAMARAN points higher than our MONOHULL, let that sink in (yes, we are heavy & full keel). And then the underwater life?! I’m not sure what it was, specifically, but this episode was pure magic! Thank you, Jason & Nikki, for sharing!

[@1shredderx]

I'm so happy to see your lives going so well. Two very deserving souls.

[@gonewiththewynns]

💙💛💙

[@krisg3984]

The underwater adventure was beautiful.

[@fridabackjanis]

Did it feel strange flying to the Tuamotus, when you sailed there the last time? It must have felt like such an accomplishment to get there by boat - do you ever think "it shouldn't be this easy to get here". :D Love your content!

[@nlh5992]

Very fortunate people Be thankful that you all can experience this lifestyle and u I’m happy that u share it Peace and happy to u both

[@larrimos]

After watching this episode my wife and I both only had one word. Majestic. Very well done. You guys are the absolute best at what you do. Thanks to your hosts for sharing a bit of their world with us.

[@giovannifiorentino8947]

N&J, you make people feel like being there with you in those exceptional places.

[@g-man2045]

What a great way to learn from a master. you will have such a better inside to your new boat. How great are Frank and Mary Grace to let you be guest. They really know their way around.

[@pmorph]

So... have you reconsidered getting daggerboards on your boat?? They make a hell of a difference... Great to see you showcasing a catamaran that can really sail....monohulls eat your heart out! Phil

[@christip20]

I agree with “Hawaii Bound”, this is the best video!! I especially love the music you pick to go with it because it just makes it that much more exciting. I think you guy’s are really going to enjoy your new boat from day one, because I have no doubt you’ll be ready!

[@janereynolds7555]

Amazing boat. Great video. Thank you all for sharing. Those diving shots were superb.

[@TamWilson-li9cr]

What A Lovely Episode ...Gone with The Wynns

[@dc1544]

Wow you push tack and the angle and it does it for you and you just adjust the sails accordingly. Awesome.

[@pennysteffen4110]

Oh Thanks so much . Your video today was a beautiful reminder of how privileged we are to live on this wonderful perfect planet. I am homebound and you cannot know how much it meant to view the coral reef and fishes . Thank you . This is as close to a coral reef I will get in this lifetime so big hug of gratitude for the filming you did . Lovely .

[@1200AirportMakers]

Sundays with my favorite adopted sailing family. ❤

[@AORD72]

Fantastic boat. Fantastic performance upwind. If a boat is designed properly you can sail fast and live in comfort.

[@gonewiththewynns]

Absolutely!