Leaving Our Boat and Detained At The Border

[@dinglebarry528]

Thank God you found your precious purrkids! Phew!! I’m not gonna lie, I was near tears if they were lost forever. They LOVE their lives with you both. As they should.

[@LizMcDon]

I would have a heart attack if the airlines lost my dog. I can imagine how you felt when you couldn’t find the cats for 3 hours. So glad it worked out. Love your channel!!

[@icemanUH]

luckily this comment is the first one! Cats are safe

[@brycehuff]

Jason’s response to stress! “Nothing ever works the way it should 🤷‍♂️ hahaha.” ...Nikki climbs up and fixes it. But seriously, consistently modeling great teamwork and healthy mindsets. Love it! 🏋🏻‍♀️💖💯

[@willbeephotography2338]

There is a small twinge of guilt from casually sipping coffee while watching your hectic packing & travel stress. ...Just a small twinge. I will be fine :) Hope you have enjoyed your time back in the US. Thanks for all you share.

[@dahveed284]

Will Bee Photography Lol. I felt as much guilt watching them travel as they do sitting in a perfect anchorage while I took away at my office.

[@SecretSquirrelFun]

Ah, Rock the Boat by Hues Corporation 👍🏽 An absolute classic and just the perfect song for this moment Jason - well done buddy 🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@davidcunningham5422]

The more I watch people travel nowadays, the more I am just happy to stay home! I could not handle the stress and worry of traveling with pets.... hope the return trip goes better! But seeing what you are doing and where you are going....I can’t imagine it will be easy🛫⛵️🗺

[@cam_DA_Hawkdriver]

You are beautiful souls! You made the right decision to let your cats live a great life.

[@williamwirick886]

So glad y'all made it home safe and with the cats ! Yall lead a truly blessed life that gives us poor working folks dreams of better things and places! Respect.

[@Trishpage312]

How odd to watch this now. Cleo... and what was in store for the world. I’m sure you are so glad you accomplished as much as you did. God bless

[@hansschweikert9153]

I have a knot in my stomach after watching that. But a smile on my face because it all worked out. Thanks, nice little bit. And I feel like I've learned something.

[@jeanne40ish]

What a hassle for you folks to get back to America! So glad that you finally got the cats. Yes. They are quite resilient, huh? We sure miss you guys. Enjoy your time at home!! It's so much fun following you guys online. Sending you love from me and Dave.

[@scotthelmann5156]

Well done keeping a positive attitude- that says a lot about your character as individuals. I’m still giggling about Singa liking the lip balm as my cat Sophie sits here staring at me for another cat treat as we wait out the wind while boondocking in the desert near Yuma AZ.

[@offgridphotos]

I love the snoring cat! LOL Always nice to get a hand from the fur babies when trying to get work done!

[@mk1gti]

Mine snores too, she sleeps alongside me in the bed. I conk out as soon as I hear her snoring, just a really reassuring sound.

[@HeadWestOn90]

I lost my Lab to cancer recently..I felt my insides knotting as I watched.. I can't imagine three hours of not knowing about the cats' safety at the hands of strangers. So thankful they were found safe and you are all home ok!! What a huge relief to see them in one piece!

[@gonewiththewynns]

Aww, so sorry to hear about your Lab. 💔

[@HeadWestOn90]

@@gonewiththewynns Thanks.. Hug the kitties for me!

[@annwagner5779]

Once I was taking pictures of architecture in DuPont Circle in Washington, DC, and this guy stuck his head out a door and said “I’m from Fiji!” That was my only previous contact with Fiji. You guys get everywhere! And thank goodness you and the kitties were safe. I knew you had to have been, watching two years later. And yet I still felt anxious for all four of you.

[@flyifri]

It will all be worth it when moving forward one day at a time.! This was a really nice update to watch, while the snow was blowing past my window in Niagara Falls Canada. Wish you were here, or better yet, wish I was there. Thank you for warming my day .!

[@cdammerer1]

I love seeing you really living. Enjoy every second while you can. And your quality of videos is fabulous well done!!! Love them.

[@macknine4461]

We love you all. Felt all the anxiety of the "lost" cats. We flew from Dominican Republic to El Salvador with our street dog "Mosquita" and layover in MIA. So happy you were reunited. We were too. She was very happy to relieve herself.

[@trekkermueth3074]

I have only traveled with my cats once and certainly not half-way around the world. So glad everyone made it home safely. Very interesting how you dry docked the boat. Stay safe.

[@commonsense246]

You guys are so successful because you take the extra time to be meticulous with your boat's maintenance. Great job on that bottom...slick as a whistle! I will be missing your adventures this spring but know you'll be enjoying the break and being home for a time. Have fun and come back soon! Gotta get my South Seas fix.

[@patris4414]

I love the way they took care of their Cats

[@deevy7746]

By far the best sailing channel on the tube!! Heck I don’t even watch TV any more because of channels like this one!

[@moburt4609]

I love the care you take of your animals. To live the life you do is exciting, but to share it with animals is amazing. You have a blessed life, and you deserve it. The best always to you and your babies! Maureen

[@montyzumazoom1337]

That looks a hell of a journey, you must have been exhausted! Glad the cats were ok👍

[@sikes185]

Just a suggestion. When you leave your boat all buttoned and will be gone for a while. To prevent mold put a few 9in x 13in deep aluminum pans with a pile of standard charcoal in them. They will absorb moisture that is in the air. This is from experience from a cabin that is only used one time a year. My first year coming back after one use there was mold. After a good cleaning we put out the pans. Came back next year. The cabin was clean and there was just alittle bit of mold on the charcoal. Y’all take care. Love the vids the y’all work so hard on. Glenn in Mississippi

[@KIMI-xt4eb]

bless your hearts and kittys too

[@gregprince2523]

Wow guys, when you showed the view of LA it sure puts into perspective that mass of humanity in one tiny little spot!!! OMGEEEE I bet you can't wait to get back to Curiosity and the peace n quiet! Whewwww welcome home and safe travels

[@karenoster8291]

Ohhh my goodness! I held my breath until I saw your kitties were okay and you were reunited! What a hassle you all went through trying to get home. Glad you made it safely!

[@MrMichaelcurran]

WOW! Ain't travel wonderful. Sorry you guys had such a complicated travel home. I noted the sadness of leaving your boat and the joy seeing ones family out ways the sadness. WE HOPE! Keep Sailing!

[@rickbartley9255]

You two set such an admirable example for all of us. 👍

[@tammyprovost936]

The PSS if you guys do actually get these late comments then I also wanted to say thank you for always talking to cameras if we're right there with you thank you for taking this on your adventures and God bless

[@Jim.Hummel]

Since I follow you on other social media platforms and am aware of your goings-on, you had me on high anxiety alert with the missed flights & cats. Phew...glad it's all over....for this season. You're going to be some seriously busy (and potentially poorer) folks when you return!! Love you guys!!

[@timtanner4126]

You guys are the best. I have been watching you from Belize now for about a year. I try to never miss a video, for I feel like I am on the cruse with you.

[@SeaTreeWonder]

Oh my goodness! What a journey! You must have been extremely stressed when the cats could not be found! Thankfully, it all worked out. Thank you for sharing your life with us...even the stressful times. It reminds that we are not alone in our own strife & struggles. We really appreciate Gone with the Wynns! :-)

[@stephenchapman8344]

Feel your stress! What a journey. How you kept the ability to remain smiling is beyond me. Well done! 👍😀

[@joygross]

Oh my gosh! I am so stressed 😩 for you. So glad you made it.. and found your sweet babies.

[@seanhaugen2437]

That intro was so cute! Glad everyone made it safe and sound.

[@commander1338]

I am so happy to see that everyone including the cats made it home for a very well deserved vacation !! Hallelujah ! Man get some sleep - it wore me out just watching. That long distance travel is tough on everybody.

[@nemo227]

My wife kept asking me, "What happened to the cats? Where are they? Are they okay?" Every time I told her what the Wynns were doing. We've had 6 cats through the past 54 years. Cats and dogs live with you 24 hrs a day, every day. Yes, they become very important.

[@karyhansen5082]

Jason, what I do when I am removing/dismantling things is use a white-out pen to mark the out lines/location. I think you can do the same thing for the furling line.

[@YaiYai73]

My sister moved to Ireland from Texas with 2 dogs and returned a few years later with the same dogs, 3 cats, a husband and a 1 year old. The logistics were mind blowing and so much rested on it all going just right. I feel your stress and happy it all worked out well!

[@thamarmanrique1502]

OMG!!! I’m so glad you found them!! ❤️🐈❤️🐈

[@stephenjohnston2959]

What a very down to earth couple you are, great to watch you learning as you go with so much humour. One tip, that sodium metabisuphide should NOT have a strong smelllike that. It is probably gone a bit yellow and very hard like rock almost? That means oxygen/air has got to it over time and its lost its strength. best to transfer it straight into small ziplocks with all the air squeezed out. it will last waaaay longer that way...cheers guys

[@darlenetuura2080]

When I read the caption under your video I felt panicky 😱🐱 and I'm not even there. My morning was very busy cause it is Sunday and I couldn't wait to get home to find out if you found Cleo and Singha 🐱❤🐱. Sooo🥰 glad you did, they are such silly and entertaining fur balls. Always trying to be the center of attention in your videos. Lol. Glad you made it home ok. Your videos are special. They are touching lives all over the world. I get to travel with you and see places I'll never be able to go. They are so beautiful, exciting, calming, and at times just plain awesome. Thanks for all the work you've put into them. I'm looking forward for the next adventure.❤🏊‍♀️🦈🚣‍♂️🐙🐈🐠❤Have a good time back in the states. 🌞🤸‍♀️💃🕺🎉

[@HereThenGone]

Oh my gosh!! At least on camera, you two held it together much better than we would have when it came to the cats. Not sure if we would have been screaming or crying, but emotions would have been through the roof for sure. Glad they seemed unfazed by it all.

[@kapekodbob]

Thanks for taking us along.

[@conwoo1]

Wow, glad kitty's were found! Glad your safe! Enjoy Land and Family yes!

[@stephki5812]

My heart stopped when you shared you couldn’t locate the cats. I would have lost my $#!+ if that happened to me! I’m so very glad you could find them and no worse for wear!!

[@davidpotts1542]

What a fun surprise to have you both on my flight tonight from Orlando FL to Ontario CA. Thank you for putting up with my excitement. You both were most gracious. All of your adventures have fired my imagination to follow in your footsteps. Safe travels to you both... And the kitties. Here’s to more days of sun and following seas.... Cheers... David Potts

[@gonewiththewynns]

Hello David! What a surprise to have a fellow sailor on our flight! Thanks so much for your kindness and love. If you want those contacts in Florida let me know. Happy cat hunting!

[@davidpotts1542]

Gone with the Wynns ... Hi... When you have a moment and nothing else on your plate, apart from your 5 favorite USA foods...... I would love to have the Florida contacts. Enjoy your stay....

[@Reality_TV]

First, TRAVEL INSURANCE ALWAYS! Second, I did NOT KNOW that cats snore! LOL! That was too cute! Third, WHEW! That trip looked VERY involved! A fee for arriving by boat and leaving by plane? LOL...got to love that! I hate having a series of connected flights and then missing one of those flights! All you can do is wait! At least you made it safe and sound AND ready for the next adventure! Keep on moving...

[@klouism1]

: Wow! You handled this stress well. I'm glad the cats did good on their flight. I hope you have a wonderful vacation. Thank you for the video.

[@gratefulroad4022]

International travel with kitties, probably way more than I am willing to take on these days. Did a few USA domestic flights with cats in the 90s, it was fine in the end, but pretty darn stressful. So glad you are all OK. Very much appreciate all your updates. Do you carry-on and know our good wishes are with you 💕💕🐱🐱

[@angelatutino6789]

Thanks sooo much for sharing....I miss the South Pacific so much and cried watching you leave. But am super happy all ended well for the whole family. 🐈 🐈

[@gonewiththewynns]

Aw, they'll be back! Stay tuned... Curious Minion

[@cryptotech4273]

We are glad they are ok! I hope they did something to make it right. That's beyond terrifying we would be livid.

[@zenseed75]

Been there, done that. Traveled from Guam to WV with 1 cat and Germany to WV with 2 cats. By myself missed flights. Having to get health certs redone, quarantined, all kinds of stress. But yep, cats are pretty dang resilient. ❤️

[@shughes2620]

Wow. That isn’t stressful at all! 🥺. Thank God that you found your cats.

[@extendedp1]

The last time I watched one of your videos, you were shopping for your sailboat (I had been watching some of your RV videos). KZbin decided to suggest I start watching again, for some reason. I am glad they did, it was interesting seeing the changes in you guys, and the progression of your storytelling.

[@steveabbott3251]

Arizona at 7:00am sitting and waiting for your vid. With a cup of coffee.

[@AwlBeefPatty]

Found y'all's channel just recently (how did it take me so long!?!), and I just want to thank you guys for all you do! I just finished 10 years in the Navy, and am planning my post-military life, and you guys (all 4 of you since i definitely include my 2 cats in my plans as well!) make my sailing dreams so much closer to a reality! Thanks again for all you do (and deal with), and get a good night's sleep! YOU EARNED IT!!!

[@leodanryan966]

I have a friend here in San Antonio, Texas from Tonga 🇹🇴. Fongnonga Molo Miley Keepulotu Tau is his full name. We just call him "Miley Tau." What wonderful people. Very kind hearted yet fierce.

[@sarapesola7531]

Wow! City of concrete 🤢 and I would have been LIVID if no one could find my babies!!!! Thank God they were OK and you were reunited 🥰🥰🥰 Miss you Cleo 😘😘😘

[@gonewiththewynns]

💙💛💙

[@willbush1]

As a motorhome owner, enjoyed your RV travel videos & vast amount of reviews on RV items;Really enjoy your sailing travel videos;it's like traveling without the cost of a boat & the many encounters along the way...

[@RiverWoods111]

I was having some panic for you when you couldn't find your cats and I only had to go through that for a minute or less! I love watching your journey! You all have given me the confidence as a single woman who has only sailed dingy sized boats to make a boat my home in the future. Project freedom is what I am working on as I am figuring out how to make an income from my art so I can sail! I had kind of given up on the dream when I became single, but then I watched you guys who had never sailed, and thought I can do that! I am told me sailing dingies puts me at an advantage from those who learn to sail yachts without sailing dingies first! I love to sail, the destinations are just excuses for me to sail not the end goal! Sailing is my goal!

[@hayleyjones6302]

So happy the cats are fine, thank you Nikki and jason loved all your vids.

[@MrJohnMonroe]

Flying with pets always adds another level to the stress meter. So glad you ALL made it!!!

[@johnott4921]

Don’t fight the feeling buddy break out with that song. Drop the boat. Drop the boat baby

[@MakeMemoriesTravelMore]

Glad to hear that Cleo n Zynga are ok as well as you two! Wish we could see you guys at the boat show this year 😬...we have serving in Man O War and decided to stay until end of February. You two inspire us to start ⛵️sailing!

[@slamboy66]

Cleos like " Singa, what's wrong with Jason and Nikki?" Singa " I don't know, but they don't fly as well as we do" .

[@gonewiththewynns]

😹😹😻

[@flarepilot3054]

There is something about this episode, you both have no only become great sailor but also great filmmakers and storytellers.

[@dr.orlandoperez6763]

Love you cats and your love for them! Thanks for sharing this experience!

[@angelakirchner4811]

Oh so glad you found them what a nightmare. Prayers the rest of your travels are good

[@BeyondYourDoorstep]

Quite an emotional journey home guys. Hope you enjoy your time on land and we look forward to what's next ❤️

[@AdrianBawn]

Nikki: "leaving the boat for.. a few months.." Narrator: "It was not a few months."

[@BrokerFr8]

Thanks for sharing your adventures. Looks like the sail life would be great fun.

[@brucealanwilson4121]

I loved all the scenes with the kittiex. Especailly Xygna (sp?) acting as your supervisor. While I'm glad you found them, I bet they slept most of the way. While you were in Tonga, I was braced to find that a member of the Royal Family was a fan and you got invited to the Palace. That would have been cool!

[@katemill3632]

So Glad you and the pets made it safely to LA.

[@AverageJoeShmo]

I'm still binge watching whenever I'm not working and catching up from the beginning as i watch the current videos as you upload from the time i discovered your channel. Hooked you can say on the channel " no pun intended" . I'm with you guys as you are just finishing up your Pacific passage as i play catch up from the beginning so I'm making major ground as i think only been 3 weeks since i discovered your channel and can only watch in down time and when my son is sleeping. Keep up amazing work and planning on joining your Patreon soon.

[@WSallai]

Average Joe You’re in for quite a bit of viewing time! I had to play catch-up too. Started with them in the RV, but did not see all of them, did spot viewing but viewed all their Curiosity vids from the beginning in order. I’m hooked and want to sell my 45’ Newel Coach and buy a boat too.

[@jerryhack5192]

I don't always watch KZbin, but when I do I always go straight to your channel!!!!

[@gonewiththewynns]

💙🍻

[@faithp9853]

Sooo glad the babies r ok!!! I can’t imagine the stresss you two must have felt! Scary realities of having to put ur trust in someone else :(

[@LifeBetweenTheDash]

Riduculous the cats had to go cargo from Figi to Los Angeles. Ugh! I was on pins and needles with the search. Such relief when they were found. Enjoy your home visit.

[@AwangYudiAryadi]

Nice and smart cat. Grateful they were found.

[@cherylrobbearts8041]

Omg I couldn't relax through the whole video. I was so worried for the fur babies. Whew, ok now that I can breath...Welcome home. Hope you enjoy your time visiting friends and family. Just know we'll all be happy when your little family is back on the boat safe and sound. I have to go now. Have to go color my hair again after all the grey hairs you just gave me. :)

[@gonewiththewynns]

Sorry! 😹😻

[@juelkimo]

fascinating video. Don't know how you manage to do all that you do. Soooooooooooo interesting!!! thanks!

[@TessieS17]

What an experience! So glad you and the cats are safe and sound. Wishing you a wonderful time back home!

[@donnahickey7898]

Welcome home you guys, I love keeping up with you when you're sailing. Be sure to let us know how you're doing back on land. Cheers, Donna

[@KaleidoscopeMagic]

Thank goodness the cats weren't lost for very long! So glad to see you both reunited with them safely! :)

[@matthewcollins6466]

Hey guys, looks like you are having an amazing time. Just a quick tip for Jason when handling the sodium metabisulphate, wear a respirator. I have a lot of experience with and read the SDS on it. It is terrible stuff. In the navy we use it to preserve our water makers as well.

[@lindakindig576]

Omg. I had an airline temporarily lose my cat once too. I can totally relate to how you were feeling! So glad everyone was reunited and safe!

[@MrMr123]

It’s like seeing my sisters kids grow up,,,, you guys are cool as hell, wish I would have met you guys when you where in chicago 💯👌🏼

[@bksduskmirror1250]

It's never boring, alway fun to watch

[@1shredderx]

Glad you all made it safely home. Enjoy your time away from the swells.

[@larsandersenresare8322]

Hello. I think you should mount the line to the furler through the “guide” in order to minimize the risk for any issues. Best Regards from Sweden.

[@karenpolansky9097]

I think I would have completely lost it on those people. I am soooo glad you found them safe and sound.

[@g.p.2137]

My husband and I always watch together, just subscribed on my end. The stress levels where off the chart for me, what a crazy way to travel. So glad you got back safely. I can't believe they didn't tell you where to pick up the cats!

[@marioahu]

I have been watching your channel for the last two weeks or so, and find your videos interesting and wonderful to watch. I see you started sailing in 2016 and it seems like such a bad time to pack it all up just in time for COVID. Thank you for all the great videos!

[@williamlawton4451]

Great video just look at it this way all these things that you now know as world renowned traveling people now you can check off your bucket list So glad everything turned out right in the end can’t wait to see the next adventures

[@tn_bob5740]

A thought for future trips; Those pet carriers get loaded into baggage holds with other bags, and they can shift some during a flight. So some people recommend putting some sort of mesh over any opening that a cat can fit a paw through, because cats have been injured before by having a paw through an opening when the baggage shifted. It's not very likely, but it's a possibility we felt was important enough when we travelled with our cat years ago. I used a steel mesh designed for small farm animals (baby poultry I think), but anything that keeps the paws in will do. That particular little sweetie went to heaven many years ago (after 17 very good years) but we still have that carrier with the mesh. We now have three rescue cats and two rescue dogs (we're easily manipulated by furry faces), so you never know when a pet carrier will come in handy. This might be overkill of course, but I thought I'd just offer it for consideration.

[@gonewiththewynns]

Good point and I'll make sure Nikki sees this. I'm not sure they could have done that though: the restrictions on the carriers were ridiculous. Had to be a certain size, had to be able to put a plastic zip tie around the wire of the door so that a paperwork pouch could be attached, etc. etc. etc. They had a dickens of a time trying to find 2 carriers that would work. Curious Minion

[@tn_bob5740]

Yep. I remember that too. At the time we paid extra for air cargo so she could travel in a dog crate and have room to move around a bit. But that was on major city to city flights with big airplanes. I have a feeling those options wouldn't work for you on some of the small aircraft you have to fly on. It's not cheap either, but it was a four year military tour for us and we thought she was worth the expense. Whatever you do, our best to you guys and the fur babies.

[@robb1460]

@20:25. TO Gone with the wynns Crew. You have your cats. They feel-good on dryland.

[@stevewicker984]

Wow talk about a nightmare! So glad you found your cats and your all safe and sound!

[@VentureWild]

Flying internationally with pets is THE WORST- when we flew back to the states from Germany a few years ago with our dogs, they held them for 24 hours in Atlanta before we could collect them. It was the most stressful, and upsetting experience of our lives! Glad you guys made it back state side safe and sound!