You were very kind to the boat. For a new boat it is setup in a really wonky way more like a boat that had changed hands several times and the owners put their own quirks into it.
@malcolmbullock4297 Жыл бұрын
What do you think is ‘wonky ‘ ?
@Maximus0806 Жыл бұрын
@@malcolmbullock4297 Funny he doesn't answer
@AJamieWalton Жыл бұрын
I just wanted to stop by and reiterate how much I enjoy watching you two every Sunday. It is a part of my Sunday norm to get up, make a cup of coffee, and sit with my dog on the couch to watch. Thanks for doing it.
@BOARDMAN16456 Жыл бұрын
Totally I mirror your comment, #SCOTLAND
@lindastansbury2067 Жыл бұрын
An unfamiliar boat, a scary first day and night and a couple of squalls at your destination AND you're both still smiling! Now that's outstanding sailing, courage and optimism at its finest.
@meatmwax Жыл бұрын
I was anchored right off the entrance to the marina by the aircraft carrier and watched this exact Neel dock/leave the dock multiple times. Every time was a struggle. I don't think it's a problem with the neel. It's a problem with the currents/winds and REALLY tight docking they have in that marina. But EVERYONE struggled with it.
@jaycreature3893 Жыл бұрын
One way to gauge great online content are your videos. My wife and I don’t sail or have any connection to that life. But we watch these videos start to finish every time. Now, if I had one the megapowerballthingy we’d be out there chasing you guys :) We love the videos. Especially when you toss in some underwater content. This video had dolphins so you get full credit :) nice job
@jaycreature3893 Жыл бұрын
I commented before the fireworks at the end lol. Spooky lol 😂
@bravofighter Жыл бұрын
Be advised, you don’t need to be wealthy to go sailing! You do have to be willing to take a bit of risk on a filthy boat and know what to look for to avoid a money pit. The most obvious way to get a good boat cheap is to look in the marinas at the end of the season in norther states where the owner is about to get a bill to haul out an older boat they just paid dockage on all year, and didn’t get on the water. Look for dirty boats. Dirty means lack of use, not necessarily a lack of maintenance. You MUST keep a realistic budget for fixing things, but that doesn’t mean you have to go to West Marine and swipe your credit card. Every boating town has a salvage parts chandlery, and a block is just a block. It doesn’t have to be new, it doesn’t have to be shiny, it doesn’t have to have the latest and greatest stuff for sailing to be fun. I got my boat for literally $502.50 and paid the marina an extra $125 to store it for a month until I could get it home. I don’t store it at a marina ($500 for the winter) I store it in my backyard for free. Before I started fixing things, I scrubbed it down with soap and water, and found a decent boat under the grime. I didn’t buy new lines, I washed them with a little borax and dish soap. My point is, you can absolutely do it, it really does work.
@iainsproat2250 Жыл бұрын
Another great video! I skippered a 42ft Norman Cross trimaran early eighties for a couple of years. I’ve sailed a lot and the trimaran is the most comfortable and reassuring in a blow. She was ketch rigged and preferred full working sail up to the top of force seven. If I reefed too early the ride became uncomfortable as she no longer “flew” over the waves.She sailed herself on all points except downwind with the wheel lashed. No auto pilot. A hint for your mainsail. The boom looked to be set too low on the topping lift so you had greater than 90 degrees at the gooseneck. I always lift my boom to an acute angle before hoisting so that the halyard doesn’t have to lift the boom as well, and also keeps pressure off the leach. . I also ease the mainsheet a lot to ease the loads on the halyard. Once you’ve completed the hoist you can ease the topping lift. Now you can make final adjustments to the hoist/ outhaul etc before bearing away and sheeting in. Hope this helps. Keep up the good work.i love you guys.
@kevinfisher1345 Жыл бұрын
Never been on a Tri, but all of that makes very good sense from what I do know of sailing.
@jamesaron1967 Жыл бұрын
Great comment. Some practical experience to balance out all the naysayers.
@CCB249 Жыл бұрын
It is amazing to see you guys get out of your comfort zone and do some different sailing. Not just different, but it seems harder. Great video! Inspiration for sure!
@meadmaker4525 Жыл бұрын
It's always hard to evaluate or give an impression of a boat you've never been on before when you're dealing with broken rigging, unfamiliar rigging and noises, and all the other stresses that come sailing. To be fair, regardless of hull type, beating is never pleasant, so it's a real shame that's what you were greeted with for the first half of your sail. I think it would have been a completely different experience had the wind models been accurate and you had a beam reach the whole way. While cats are jerkier than monos in rough waters, the tri seemed maybe a little MORE jerky, kind of bashing back and forth in short intervals, and porpoising in between. Didn't look pleasant, to say the least. Then again, the sea looked like an angry washing machine. Hope you get a better sail later and are able to see what that tri can really do. Thanks, again, for sharing all of this with us. Stay safe out there.
@justdoingitjim7095 Жыл бұрын
My brother and I were going to get us a boat and do some sailing in our retirement years. But then my health took a dive and those dreams are gone now. Be glad you started your sailing adventures while you're still young and can enjoy it. At least I can live my dreams through others via videos! Thank you , stay safe and may you enjoy fair winds!
@mlbeaumont Жыл бұрын
Im a farmer, with no intention of becoming a sailor but I really enjoy the way you two get stuff done. Bravo!
@trudymccann3671 Жыл бұрын
Welcome to Florida! St. Augustine had the Mat out, oh NO it said Rain! Yikes, you guys had some quick learning to do! That is a real test to make do with equipment, when all is not working as it should! Yikes, it is not your vessel and you have to protect it, at all costs! Make a good Log of all that you went through; it still looked like a lot of Fun! It is a great testimony of Sailing being akin to Flying. Definition of Flying: "Hours of Boredom, and Moments of Stark Terror"! I sailed in weather like that on a large lake in Colorado! A storm was building over the mountain behind us, and we had No Wind! Then the Front came and we sailed Five terrifying Miles, tacking around a point and bailing for all I was worth, plus handling the Jib Sail! With a three year old child, a Beagle dog, and two people in a Marconi Sailboat! TERRIFYING! Good Job, guys! Coffee tasted especially good watching this Video!
@murrayandjeandunnettcobine4120 Жыл бұрын
Well done you did it! Some observations that you may or may not know: The power of the sail has 3 sources: Angle of attack to wind direction, Depth and Twist. When you have a short chop (distance between waves), you need to use the sails to drive the boat through the waves when on the wind. At the start of the video, your headsail was twisted and not fully sheeted. Get the boat powered up by sheeting both sails in tighter. (A trimaran will heal more than your cat). It will be more comfortable with less pitch and roll, and you will point higher into the wind. At the 22 minute mark, I noticed that in hardly any wind in the morning, your main had very little shape or belly. Your headsail had a lot more and looked about correct. The theory is your draft should be up to about 13% of the sail foot length for very light wind. The aerofoil produces more power, but the yacht will point into the wind less. The bottom third of the sail is controlled by the outhaul at the clew of the mainsail on the boom. So for a 20 metre foot, the draft could be up to 2.6m! As the wind increases, it can come down to 9 percent. (1.8m) In extreme conditions it could be down to only 5% (1m). Use less twist as the wind speed increases, (leach has less curve). Another tip, use the sails to balance the helm, take weight off the rudder. If you are having to use a lot of rudder to stop the yacht rounding up, tighten the headsail and let out the traveller so it de-powers the main until the rudder is nearer the centreline. Please I understand you are sailing a strange boat! But the above applies to all sailboats. Interesting video tks. Regards Murray.
@iverburl Жыл бұрын
How much did the absence of that top car on the main impede the ability to tweak the shape, especially the top twist?
@doljoe3 Жыл бұрын
The genuine love, excitement and smile when Nikki brought Jason out the towel.
@Mithosi Жыл бұрын
Fell in love with the sailing life when our tour captain let us do some manning of the sheets and wheel on a dinner date with my wife in St Augustine. Got dolphins in the bay and everything. Now we are desperately trying to get out on the water. Love the adventure, thank you guys for sharing.
@MichaelWilliams-in3iz Жыл бұрын
Both of my brothers lived in Jacksonville at different times. We would visit a couple times a year, beautiful city. Every trip we would drive to st. Augustine and spend the day. Probably 2 of my favorite cities in Florida.
@MrJohnBos Жыл бұрын
It's always a bit nerve racking when stepping aboard a strange boat, especially when you have to keep a schedule for a 2 day trip. Nicely done.
@judycook1918 Жыл бұрын
Your welcome to St Augustine was anything but boring. It was such a treat to meet you both while you were here. If anyone is wondering Nikki and Jason are exactly what you see on camera. They are warm, welcoming and kind. Meeting them was probably one of the most exciting things I’ve had happen in a very long time.
@ScottDDavis71 Жыл бұрын
@@judycook1918 agree! Met them in California last November at a meetup!
@ScottDDavis71 Жыл бұрын
While watching this, I kept thinking "Wow, they are sailing a boat for the first time AND also capturing as much as possible on video!" Amazing, and kudos to you both!
@jonathanlewis1352 Жыл бұрын
That boat is so complicated with so much stuff to fail. What a difference from your earlier video tour of the Tri to taking it to sea and experiencing all its problems. I hope you weren’t disappointed with the dishwasher too! A much better craft for the marina and a half dozen trade workers to keep it shipshape. Simplicity will set you free!
@RonInAVan Жыл бұрын
Wow!! I have to say you two are the most adventurous hard working and brave people out there and so funny cool people I’ve watched on KZbin, been watching you guy’s since your Thousand trails RV adventures, I think you guys are the luckiest people on earth. Wish you the best in 2023 and very safe travels.👍🏻😊
@russelljohnson4527 Жыл бұрын
that was some STUNNING night sky photography! (the rest was good too)
@glennbrown1961 Жыл бұрын
It's harder with only one engine on the centreline. 2 wide apart engines make things super easy when close quarter manoeuvring! All boats are a learning experience! G'day from Tasmania....43° south
@BB_Chaptsick Жыл бұрын
I’m not a sailors, so there is lots that is going over my head. But, I always enjoy Sunday mornings with you two. See you next week. Be safe.
@NATUREFORTRESS Жыл бұрын
Dude, that shot of the slopping waves during the squall was incredible. The audio was especially visceral. Footage like that feels so raw. Thanks for filming it for us!
@guscarlson7021 Жыл бұрын
For comfort at anchor....Trimaran. For comfort at sail....Monohull. Heavy seas are a rough ride in something that wide. Great video as usual, informative and fun.
@eadams5037 Жыл бұрын
I enjoy the series and your 'honest' approach to being somewhat 'new' at sailing. True, it is rare to see anyone 'new' making major blue water passages as you have. For that I say you are 'gifted' at the adaptation to new situations and have certainly earned you title as 'SEAMAN'. My wife and I have loved sailing for some time. Never able to break the ties of land jobs and responsibilities but love the sails and all that come with it. Best of fortune with your new boat and future voyages. Great job on the delivery.
@promacpic Жыл бұрын
Beautiful boat - it’s going to be great in the Bahamas. I learn so much watching your videos being able to walk through different issues with you.
@skohaya Жыл бұрын
Jason & Nikki, you 2 are like peas in a pod. Jason is MacGyver and Nikki is a Pioneering 🐎 woman that can settle the West. You work so well together during a crisis and rest/party 🥂 in calm. Such a joy to watch. Squalls like that confirm I'm a Land Dweller. To think that could happen in the middle of the night🙃. Wishing you Blessings on your sailing ⛵ travels!
@shnorman1 Жыл бұрын
35 years ago I was helping deliver a friend’s friend’s boat from Melbourne, FL to Mississippi. It was a 56-foot ketch-rigged trimaran - 28-foot beam! On a very pretty day with 15-knot wind we lost the mainmast (bent double). We were able to limp in to Lake Worth Inlet, where we left the boat and drove back to Louisiana. Great memories!
@irishsailor9327 Жыл бұрын
Yep, those were F-15 out of JAX- Naval Air Station. Really great drone shots.
@bobjones8864 Жыл бұрын
Tough way to learn a new boat, beating into the wind but at least you know how to tack the boat now. As always you provide fabulous sunset/sunrise exposures. Thank you for another great video.
@williesful Жыл бұрын
I enjoyed the watch think because it showed that it isn’t all roses. Then the way you guy’s both worked it out to what you felt was right at the time. Great content as always, thank you Wynns
@6800891 Жыл бұрын
In order to get an realistic exposure to the Neel boats, one should watch a video of one being sailed by someone who has already become familiar and facile with them. I suggest the series of videos by Igor stropnik. He recently sailed a Neel 51 across open ocean for 100s of miles and provides a much more accurate picture of their boats.
@jamesaron1967 Жыл бұрын
Good advice. I like James from Cary on Sailing channel who also owns a Neel 51 and lives on it. A wealth of information on the Neel 51 as well as general sailing advice in his channel. That said, the Neel 51 is a very different yacht from the 47. Very different. Most commenters here are getting an inaccurate perception of Neel yachts and trimarans in general from just one video. It's reminiscent of the Ruby Rose 'expose' of the shoddy Neel 47 they visited that was hastily assembled for a boat show. Shafted again, sigh.
@mbritton1984 Жыл бұрын
You two are amazing! Your level of sailing expertise is secondary only to your teamwork. You are an inspiration!
@stephenmeadow9587 Жыл бұрын
The creaking was quite noticeable. Fabulous boat, the room is outrageous.
@paulbuttner6808 Жыл бұрын
Great to see you both sailing alone again. It shows how much you have learn over the years. The new challenges with this boat and being able to work thru them great job!
@krisg3984 Жыл бұрын
Niki & Jason - wow- Sailing this beauty in rough weather shows what good sailors you both are ! I remember the RVing days , you two have quite the journey 💕
@enderdragoon Жыл бұрын
The sound of the coffee grinding fading into the back with the end was a nice touch :P So, seeing more about the Neel I'm starting to learn more about this boat, some things seem pretty nifty about it but the claim to fame with Tri's, so far as I've read about them, is their motion underway and performance vs a cat (Tri or Cat > Mono ya? lol) Seems like she wanted to hobby horse over the crests and fall side to side a lot but beating into sharp quick waves like that is always rough all around. Need to do a side by side with a cat and tri to get a real sense of it. Seems like most of the things we could pick apart with it are just owner config things but the outboard winch situation is way too exposed for my taste, that and a raised helm that's not *really* well enclosed are kinda my biggest concerns with any blue water boat.
@daveamies5031 Жыл бұрын
A couple of questions: - how was the sleep, you managed to get some so that's already a bonus for the first night on any boat - how did you find the motion after a few hours at sea, any seasickness (I know this affects everyone differently) - how was landing the drone? cause obviously this is the most important question (for other YT's) 🤣
@andreaclarke2745 Жыл бұрын
Just loved every minute of this. You allow the viewer ( well me!)to experience through your clever work a very varied sail. Thank you
@ExpeditionNomadicAdventures Жыл бұрын
It's Sunday morning with “Gone with Wynns!” Yes, it’s a weekly favorite and a glorious way to start a week. I would believe with three hulls, you would provide a sturdier ride across the waves. But, I guess mother nature and the ocean dictates your ride.
@kevinfisher1345 Жыл бұрын
Yes and no. It is a more stable platform than a mono, but not as stable as a cat. A tri is changing from sailing on one hull to two hulls, and it could be two different hulls at times. A good way to look at a tri is to think of it as a mono on training wheels where it can be on the center wheel(s) or on one or the other of the training wheels as well. Although in the case of a tri, it will be more alternating between which one of the two outer hulls, with at times being only on the main center hull.
@koehl405 Жыл бұрын
A good start to Sunday Morning, Thanks.
@chicpea4291 Жыл бұрын
I love watching you guys living my dream which never happened lol, I thank you so much sharing your adventures , I think I prefer your old catamaran just liked the layout of your boat. This one is lovely just not so homely. Love from me and the cat xxxx 🐈💚
@suzannechance5876 Жыл бұрын
Hi Cat!
@gonewiththewynns Жыл бұрын
😺👋
@rocketscientist007 Жыл бұрын
I can see what's wrong with the furler. When furled, too much line on the drum. Needs smaller diameter furling line or larger drum. As you observed, the lead to the winch is wrong, needs it's own fairlead.
@crystalrowan Жыл бұрын
We live near St. Augustine and love to see our stomping grounds captured with your excellent camera work!
@T_P_W_ThachoZenjuan Жыл бұрын
Salutations!!! Beautiful Sunday morning to you all!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
@tinamenefee6340 Жыл бұрын
WE are so ready to get back on a Cat in March. But for today, we will live through Jason and Nikki. Love that you are learning on a different boat.
@K.I.M.7777 Жыл бұрын
What I really love is when you show the sky! Same constellations year after year. You can also see the sun and moon in the same sky and near each other too, which says so much! Always makes me think of Psalm 19: "The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth His handywork. Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge. There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard. Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun....."
@JayPerrypersonal Жыл бұрын
On B&G you can set it to use SOG as speed. This act makes far more sense for calculating apparent wind as it is you velocity through the air that is really needed for calculating apparent wind speed. I’ve never understood why most systems use speed through the water!
@melanieshirkey5276 Жыл бұрын
You both did a amazing job sailing! Safe Travels for where ever you are going! You two are the best couple dealing with all situations!
@timtrinkaus7072 Жыл бұрын
Awesome job you two! That’s great experience for you learning a new and different style boat! Jason love the HH jacket!! Be safe out there.
@maryvancompernolle9544 Жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing about the jacket!
@jeroenjansen2709 Жыл бұрын
I think you should have had a trial run with the owners for one or two days to sort out the issues with the sails.
@dictator9849 Жыл бұрын
Reminds me of a lot of the power boats of the 70’s. Tri-Hulls are wonderful on calm water and can be fast. They will beat the hell of you in any chop. That’s why a lot of the bass boats went back to single hull. I warned folks including La Vagabond.
@rikdebeukelaar6989 Жыл бұрын
Thanks again for the joyful video this Sunday. Good to watch you guys doing great.
@Iaapwm Жыл бұрын
Really appreciate how you deliver your videos. Do not change anything. Feels like an interaction. Much appreciated from Lismore NSW Australia
@LiterallyJustMyThoughts Жыл бұрын
The ocean is such an entity. Watching you all makes me a bit anxious. Especially when the boat dips into and slaps the water. But it’s so beautiful. I want to be more comfortable trusting the ocean and boats. Whew. I will live through y’all for now haha! Thank you for showing this magic ✨
@maryvancompernolle9544 Жыл бұрын
Hopefully you get it figured out before your next sail. It's got to be even more nerve racking when it is not YOUR boat. Good to see you back on the water. Even better to have you in person.
@sunnycharacter Жыл бұрын
Awe, 💙🐬💙 The dolphins! Makes it all worth it!
@courtneyinnes6019 Жыл бұрын
Some of my favorite things on you tube is watching you two interact. Your both sweet and kind to eachother with lots of laughs. I'm sure off camera there's more... disagreement in some things haha but what we see is beautiful. Thabk you both for continuing to share your lives with us. Love you both stay safe out there
@mikemurel1917 Жыл бұрын
It's winter here. The boats have been wrapped since mid October. Your videos keep us anticipating spring and a new season. What an action packed trip!!! Love your HH jacket. We hit a large squall just coming out of no wake zone 2 years ago. We should have stayed where we were 10 minutes before, but it kicked straight into us. It was a good thing there was a marina just to our left. We probably would have been swamped. Never think you can beat the weather. You have proven your proficiency!!! Keep on keeping on.
@bertmacdonald337 Жыл бұрын
Loving it! The night sail looked beautiful, saw old Orion falling into the sea, he`s overhead down here in our summertime. Fair winds guys, stay safe xx
@hollyelliott8653 Жыл бұрын
I have watched you guys sail around the world, it is so weird to think you are just off the coast of Florida. You are in my neck of the woods now!! Stay safe out there!
@karenpolansky9097 Жыл бұрын
As a non sailor, it’s always interesting to me when you talk about all the things you do while sailing as “fun”. I mainly see it as a boat load of work (I guess that’s where the expression came from). It got me wondering if you ever trailered? My sticks and bricks friends think that what I do is a lot of work as well, but that’s part of my fun. Anyway, beautiful video and I’m glad you’re safe, once again. That squall was intense. In Ontario, off of the Great Lakes, that could of been a foot of snow, not rain! 😂
@mybirds2525 Жыл бұрын
You were fighting the Gulf Stream and it is brutal! Rough water and rough wind. Very variable and very strong! Even the water below you is moving about 8 knots to the north
@sagemorgan Жыл бұрын
As someone who lives outside her comfort zone (which is not always glamorous), I find it incredible to watch you two outside of your comfort zone. You are both cool as a cucumber and perfectly capable of handling whatever comes your way. I mean, I'm sure the worst stuff doesn't get shared but... Thank you for taking us along and great job guys! 🙏🏽
@johnnylightning1491 Жыл бұрын
It's these days that make good sundowner stories. Keep the good stuff coming guys.
@CasarocinanteBlog Жыл бұрын
I guess that as with RVs, every boat is full of quirks and busted, or near-busted, things the owners are familiar with and work around every day without even thinking about it. Kinda makes the boat delivery thing more of an adventure than one might otherwise expect, which is a great lesson in itself. So, how does one normally do a basic checkout before heading out to sea on a delivery?
@tedboender Жыл бұрын
Welcome to St Augustine, not sure when this video was shot but sorry we missed you guys. Next time, getting a mooring ball at the municipal marina. That area where you anchored is constant wing and current opposing. Hope you enjoyed our city! Cheers, Ted and Annette
@martywise8505 Жыл бұрын
I'm retired and have considered boat life or even cruise ship life. Either way off land. I have to admit you guys inspire me.
@toddharshbarger8616 Жыл бұрын
So fun to follow you guys back on the water (even though im dyeing to see your new boat!). I also love the whole coffee thing - seems like youve found the best way to do it for 1-2 peeps!
@dhincks1 Жыл бұрын
My experience with anchoring a trimaran is to use an additional snubber from one of the ama's it really really makes a difference in anchor dance. Cheers from Northern California!!!
@hanssolo4ever Жыл бұрын
That short moment when you and Nikki where sitting and enjoying your coffee I thought was a special couple moment and nice to see even though it was short.
@danielvinson1443 Жыл бұрын
I would love to see your new boat and la vagabonde’s new trimaran do a compare and contrast when they both are complete. Since they are having thiers built in viet nam so you both will be in same part of the world for a little bit. It would make a great KZbin crossover 😁
@k0rralz Жыл бұрын
In Gulf Shores, AL, the Blue Angels fly around from Pensacola, FL. It's pretty cool seeing it
@eelain5937 Жыл бұрын
Yeahhhh! You made it to St. Augustine!! (my home sweet home)! Interesting that you anchored inside the inlet. You are in the flow of the ICW (intercoastal waterway), almost at the mouth of the inlet, where the ocean comes into the bay and the Matanzas River. The tides and current have to be crazy there. Hopefully, ya'll have time to visit St. Augustine and enjoy the sights and food!!
@chriscarson5696 Жыл бұрын
Probably F-18s out of Beaufort, SC or F-16s out of Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter, SC. They love to buzz boats when offshore fishing in the Gulf Stream 60 or so miles off of Charleston, Beaufort, Savannah, etc! Really cool to see Patriots Point Marina with the Ravenel Bridge in the background in your last two episodes. I hope you had a little time to enjoy my home town!
@giannibrill168 Жыл бұрын
On the positive side. Love watching you two on your life adventure. Keep at it.
@adbrucee Жыл бұрын
Great to see you back on a boat sailing! Great adventures. I look forward to your updates every Sunday as I relax and have my first cup of coffee in the morning!
@Dave85262 Жыл бұрын
You got your sea legs and quirk reduction out of the way fast. I don't know about you, but i got the impression that not only does a Tri handle differently and sound differently but I'm so sure I'd like it as opposed to a plane old Cat, especially with only one engine. I always love the bottlenoses playing at the bow. It was a relief to get to J'ville and outlast the squall with no anchor dragging. Always a new and interesting adventure even when cold and wet. so next week down the inland waterway or what? Un abbraccio forte a due!
@LTDunltd Жыл бұрын
A, "Dear, I'm kind of tired of being here. What do you say we move south?" B, "You know the weather is going to be bad for the next week or so." A, "I know, let's get a couple of fools... I mean friends to sail it down for us." 😂😂 Great job sailing an unfamiliar boat Nicky & Jason. 👍👍
@johnbaxter8569 Жыл бұрын
Lovely episode... I am so pleased you have retained your enthusiasm for the sailing life... Take good care...
@joethecomputerguy1 Жыл бұрын
Glad it all ended up ok. I was on a cruise in the Bahamas when all that weather came thru. Big difference on a 1000 ft ship. We had 10 mph winds.
@sd619819 Жыл бұрын
P.S. did 5 years in the Philippines but on an indigenous fishing boat. Local and I rigged it with sails. I did this to blend in and avoid pirates. The guy that helped with the paint asked. Do you want me to paint out the fishing license… No it is my cover. Cover ? Yea what pirate is going to rob a fishing boat. I am now in Guam at the Navy Base Marina…
@jessapearlsailing7443 Жыл бұрын
The Neel boat is ultralight at 10.6 tons compared to catamaran charter boats almost double the weight. I would recommend examining the polar plots with standard sails or asymmetrical plots. You will see that the Neel sails at a much closer upwind angle of 30deg TWA than a catamaran at 60deg TWA. Charter catamarans are heavyweight, slow, and low wind angles. So of course, cats feel dramatically different from a performance trimaran. The Neel trimaran is almost impossible to sink or flip with so many water-tight compartments with a centered CG. Catamaran weight is in the rear of the hulls with the equipment and is easier to flip, destroy rigging, and sink. Lighter displacement means better fuel economy and longer distances.
@davek4442 Жыл бұрын
It’s tough doing a shake down on a boat during a passage. You did great.
@ChristianGrams Жыл бұрын
Feels like a monohull on training wheels :)
@daveleephoto Жыл бұрын
So wonderful to see you and Jason sailing again, Nikki!! You do such a great job hosting this weeks episode and setting the stage for your sail. Very happy you survived the wind and waves after you arrived!! Can’t wait for you to travel to the Philippines to take delivery of your new catamaran! Thanks for taking us all along for the voyage south. Can’t wait for next week! Cheers!
@angelahislop4569 Жыл бұрын
We live aboard a 53ft Norman Cross Trimaran and you are right they are totally different to Cats and Monos as they fell more like they dance is the only way I can describe it. If you had better weather it would have seen more of it's beauty. I hope one day you'll try a Tri again 😁🏴☠️
@chrisbarker2700 Жыл бұрын
That looks like a rough ride. But you guys always make it happen. I love your uploads.
@DYoung-vt8pq Жыл бұрын
Love you guy! Great to be on the water with you again. Safe travels ❤️
@Ghostrider01 Жыл бұрын
All I can write is that sailing the Atlantic in winter off Virginia and the Carolinas is not the most fun thing to do. But one should always anticipate an adventure.
@homeland2236 Жыл бұрын
You two are fine sailors that have been tested in the south pacific. Not the north atlantic ;) The boat is beautiful...keep up the great work.
@TheReader6 Жыл бұрын
If I ever recover from my illness i really want a Neel 45. I’m so excited y’all are doing this! Much appreciation! ❤
@jamesaron1967 Жыл бұрын
What is particularly special about the Neel 45? It's an older outdated model. The main difference is the dual bridge deck cabin layout compared to single on the Neel 47. In that point of the company's history the construction quality and finish weren't as good as they have been since the production move to France. It is a quick boat, though, if performance is important. You could do a refit of one if acquired on the cheap and make it a worthwhile project.
@PRINCESSDREAMYLYN Жыл бұрын
for years I've enjoyed watching, y'all make a great team always a laugh or 2 and the dolphins are amazing. glad y'all made it thru the storm ok looked like a wild ride lol
@briancampbell5127 Жыл бұрын
Traditional "welcome to Florida" squall!!! The JAX NAVAIDS have been like that for years, was stationed at NAVSTA Mayport and transited that channel many many times. Confusing if you aren't familiar!!
@donnakawana Жыл бұрын
The wisdom gained during trying times will always be the lesson in the madness... The Moxie an grit you both have an share is the gift. Looking forward to the future adventures and journeys. We kno for sure it will be the Wynne's 👫🏻 and the Wind 🌬️ ⛵🧭🏝️!! Thanks for sharing your lives with us ✌🏼💗☺️⛵
@wanderingrocky1858 Жыл бұрын
Watching your videos brings back so many memories of my 13 years of sailing. Love starting Sunday with the Wynns. ❤
@lisaforte1575 Жыл бұрын
Wow! No wonder the owners were happy to have you move the vessel 🤠
@CarrieMtn Жыл бұрын
Long time viewer- remember how green you were the first time you sailed alone? You’ve come a very long way. Congratulations.
@cherylsnyder6436 Жыл бұрын
Wish I knew that was you guys! We were the 65’ ketch to your SE…Pacific High. Later that night really sucked 💨 we were doing circles 😳 on our anchor. You guys are my #1
@rosskennedy4333 Жыл бұрын
Sunday morning envy and a 🍿 breakfast. I wish I could have made that trip with you. I would love the experience.