Sailing is Stupid (and splendid, here’s why)

[@mystavalon200]

I'm always sad when I get to end of the video, I could watch you both for hours ,getting lost in my own dreams of living boat life 💜 Keep safe 🙏

[@BlueSpruce2]

Don't know how you do it, but even a sail to a new anchorage somehow has purpose and meaning. Your sailing combined with the appropriate accompanying music (great choice this week) always make me forget the problems in the world...and for some unknown reason puts me in a better mood for the week ahead. Wishing you a wonderful week too!

[@ariellesoullighting4309]

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[@richardhobbs7107]

RR - The Wynns help me as well ! Take me away from problems . . . . choice of music usually fits the scenario . But . . . . For music that refreshes my soul I rely on Angelina Jordan a 'little' gal from Norway. Love the Wynns ! Take care , RH

[@LivinLaVidaGypsea]

The art of storytelling. THIS is what makes a good channel. These guys are true creators and masters of their craft. We love them and look to them for inspiration. 😍

[@BlueSpruce2]

@@LivinLaVidaGypsea Couldn't agree more! Their ability to put everything into the proper context and perspective is impeccable...almost uncanny. 😉

[@apollo4657]

There’s another thing about discomfort and or choosing discomfort that I think a lot of people don’t fully grasp. When we’re uncomfortable and by that I mean hot cold wet hungry or all of the above we have a true appreciation for when we are comfortable. Or at least I do. Fantastic video as always, love you guys. 👊🏻👌🏻

[@lou1958]

Agree 100%. It's easy in Human nature to take things for granted quickly. A glass of clean ice water tastes so much better when you are dirty, hot, and uncomfortable.

[@apollo4657]

@@lou1958 exactly 👊🏻

[@bobmcl2406]

Nicely put!

[@govsquid]

I try to spend a week in the wilderness each spring just to remind myself of the advantages of civilization. A warm, soft bed; a sturdy roof; a place to prepare food that isn't the bottom of an overturned canoe -- priceless! And don't get me started about the miracle of on-demand hot water. It's sorcery!

[@apollo4657]

@@govsquid lol…exactly

[@bobbates6642]

Your boat seems to have held up very well. Not many big repairs that are not normal . Sad you had such troubles with that first sail maker. I find your show to be very relaxing

[@bubbagail7450]

I think all sailors motto is "whatever floats your boat" you are willing to do. Great vid guys.

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

I like your “day in the life” episodes. Offers a feel for what its really like out there and helps dispel the notion that you are on a never-ending vacation. Thanks.

[@ariellesoullighting4309]

💯

[@sheRoyals]

Thank u for great content! I quit traditional entertainment in 2018. You guys bring fun, joyful, interesting and quite simply a moment to just smile. I can't thank you enough when the rest of the world seems to just dish up stress, anxiety, negativity and a focus on the worst of life. So glad to get to feel levity in a harsh world and travel along with yall!

[@phillipmetcalf9404]

Thanks for showing me all these great places in the world. Your video always leave me feeling better upon viewing them.

[@mikemurel1917]

That's the best part. I unfortunately will never see these places in person.

[@mattf49006]

A Wynns video only 52 seconds old..better than a fresh bagel

[@soloflight75]

You done flung a craving on me. Now I want a bagel and cream cheese... On Curiosity preferably.

[@gonewiththewynns]

😂😂

[@adventureswithcorrine]

I love the bit about "just enough struggle". Throughout my life, I have been most uncomfortable when I have been bored/under challenged. You live on a boat. I live in a motorhome and, like you, spend most of my time boondocking and out of campgrounds (marinas). I just love your videos and the parallel challenges... And fun.. we face on the daily :) Keep going with the flow y'all!

[@TheGabsterRadioPodcast]

"We didn't buy a sailboat so that we can motor". And that ladies and gentlemen, is why this is my favorite Sailing channel. You know what and who I'm talking about.

[@G88ManNZ]

Now you know why New Zealand pumps out world class sailors! Love how you guys don't sugar coat a tough day when they happen. Chalk it up as a 'fun' day sailing!

[@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

Exactly, you don't buy a sailboat for the motor, you buy it because you want to SAIL. Yes sailing can be troublesome at times, and that's why teamwork makes the dream work. Once you cooperate with Mother Nature, you learn to respect it, plus be more aware about time. Time is valuable and precious.

[@awwtv2603]

Stupid Kim, you should fire those missiles at Russia.

[@richardhobbs7107]

yeah , . . . . most sailboats only use the motor 90% of the time . . . . .

[@LowTide941]

Kim jong un loves da boats

[@greatpix]

Sailing is being at anchor in a beautiful harbor, sailing in perfect seas with perfect wind, sailing is exciting when the wind and sea challenge you a bit. Sailing is also constant upkeep and repairs, standing watch in the middle of a cold night in choppy seas with ⚡️ and 🌧 , trying to sleep when you’re too cold or too hot, or the boat is tossing you around, it’s worrying if you’re going to make it to port because of some mechanical problem(s). Sailing is life. It has its good times and not so good times. Being on a boat gives you more of the good and not so good than sitting at home in front of your tv and wishing you were those people with the catamaran sailing around the world.

[@joethecomputerguy1]

For some reason, this one pulling at the heart strings today. Music? Theme? Content? Missing friends? Life happening? Dunno, keep on keepin' on...

[@xanthippe_2695]

Great video as usual. What you both have done to repair and replace over the last several months is inspiring, and you can hear Curiosity purring from here in Florida!! 👏👏👏⛵⛵⛵

[@unpluggedkiwi1063]

The Coromandel is a beautiful area. I am a 65 year old retired guy and live by myself in my caravan. For the last couple of weeks I have been doing a very slow meander on the Coromandel Peninsula. Yesterday (10 April) I travelled from Whitianga, where I had been parked up for a week, to Coromandel village. Planning on staying here until Easter Monday, when I will travel up to Auckland to look after my 6 year old granddaughter for the school holidays while my daughter and son-in-law work.

[@trudymccann3671]

Sail away... 'cramming 4 hours of sailing into 8', only a Sailor would appreciate that thought pattern! Your vision is pure, and you accept life as it happens. I would love to be there! Thank you for showing the average person what it takes to fulfill the dream of "Sailing into the Unknown" and making it work. Beautiful Video, Music, and clarity of how zig-zagging gets You There~! Water Purifer was very interesting, I have a 'Berkey' for my Grounded life! Good day mates! Be Safe, stay positive as usual. 🏝🌃⛵

[@itsnotme07]

Everytime I see that little door closed, I just LAUGH!!! and the look on Singa's face....priceless!!

[@RZ350NC]

Singa's look is like "Hey, am I the only adult here?"

[@gonewiththewynns]

😹😹

[@frankieletford8188]

Coromandel town on the west coast is very cute and is the gateway to beautiful beaches on the East Coast. Coromandel is a bit of an artistic centre and Easter has a great exhibition at the old school. There is a big hill to go over to the East coast but on the other side is Whnangapoua and at its end is the world famous New Chums beach. A good shop with yummy coffee and cake at Whangapoua. In Coromandel you should go to Driving Creek Railway, a little train goes through the regenerating bush, designed by a potter, that takes you to the Eye Full tower and wonderful views back to Aucklamd. The beaches on the East coast are beautiful, especially Whangapoua. Enjoy

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

So good to see you Nikki, Jason, & Curiosity. Beautiful! Love the scenery you see.

[@tedmccullen7466]

Love your show watch it every Sunday

[@bryanwatt9751]

We bought an Acuva unit a few years ago using your discount code (thanks!) and love it! Excellent customer service too, when we had a little problem with it.

[@davidbatkin3976]

You must go visit the Coromandel Mussel Kitchen while you're over that side of the Coromandel. Its well worth a visit. Also, take the dingy up to Coromandel township on the high tide and check out the cool little stores.

[@lovingatlanta]

👍🙏💖Thank you for the update about the water maker. I loved watching. 💝

[@todorpanov1857]

Absolutely loved the part on challenge and its role in living a fulfilling life. Cheers and safe travels!

[@tbonemc2118]

Forrest Gump had the saying "stupid is as stupid does" but I don't think you're stupid. 17 to 20 knots is the sort of weather sailors dream of so what's stupid about that? It'd be stupid to not go sailing for as long as possible and cramming a four hour sail into an 8 hour day is an accomplishment. Well done.

[@lindalawson4296]

Thank you for another beautiful meditation on sailing. I’d love to see to see a video on your editorial/content planning.

[@kenfrancis7298]

Thanks for another great video. I'll back you up on the value and quality of Acuva water filters. We just spent four months in Mexico and drank whatever water was available - through the Acuva LED filter. Much better than acquiring and lugging big jugs of water.

[@BeyondIntention]

OMG!!!! We are finally Wynns Patrons !!!!!!!!! It seems silly to be soo excited to "give" another couple $$, but we finally feel secure enough to be able to "give back." Your content has enriched our lives through entertainment (of course!), but also through inspiring us to follow our own dreams and passions. In spite of the headache, hassle, work, mind boggling, never-ending lists that come with full time travel.........we still get that "pinch me!" feeling that this cannot be our lives. You two have captured the spirit of the game wonderfully and are always my go to. We are proud to be contributing in a small way, and hope this is just the beginning. 🤞🏻 🚐🌎🐈‍⬛

[@gonewiththewynns]

This is so inspiring to read! Incredible, thank you for letting us be a part of your week, for the support and following your passions! May you never lose the “pinch me” feeling!!!

[@BB_Chaptsick]

Great video! Waiheke Island looks like it was a wonderful place to visit- sorry the visit was so brief. Anyways, on to new adventures. Thanks for bringing us along. See the both of you next week. Be safe.

[@carolynbain2190]

On the east coast of the Coromandel is a place called Hot Water beach. Yes you dig a hole in the sand and can sit in hot water. There are mussel farms in the area you are which are great for fishing. If you come to Tauranga (which is where I am) there is a ship wreak (the Rena) which would be a great place to dive around. Enjoy the Coromandel I love it up there. I really enjoy seeing places thru your eyes.

[@mayflowerlash11]

You guys definitely has the right balance in attitude. You tackle challenges which are rewarding and not impossible. I see the youth of today demoralised by adults with negative attitudes (which sadly includes their parents sometimes) and I wish I had the formula to open their eyes. Jordon Peterson tells the youth of today to pick a hard task and lift that burden. When you succeed you will like a master of the universe. The alternative to always feel helpless and defeated, down trodden and depressed. And the staggering thing about attitude is that it takes about a microsecond to change it from negative to positive, the person only has too will it to be so. Fair winds to you as they say.

[@yakncast7530]

More people should hear what Jordon Peterson has to say.

[@ariellesoullighting4309]

IDK how you guys have time to work on it, but the editing and storyline just get better and better! 👏👏😍😍🌊🌊

[@LaughterOnWater]

Here's to hoping your water maker gets the love it needs. So thankful you're getting enough rain to supplement for now. Sunday morning with the Wynns on Curiosity. Such a treat! Stay safe out there!

[@mwb3984]

This episode is my favorite. You guys do a great job of showing your reality. Thank you.

[@T_P_W_ThachoZenjuan]

Beautiful Stormy skies.

[@unframedarts5378]

Don't know how far around Coromandel you are gonna go, but if you get to Whitianga (east coast) check out the Lost Spa. They are natural spring pools, walkable from marina, and amazing.

[@Dave85262]

A great sail day! Nothing to repair, nothing stop working or fallen off. Your only challenge was finding the Internet....piece of cake! Un abbraccio forte a due!

[@01dumbfrog]

Suggestion buy an air powered rife. (I recommend a Beeman) Use it to teach seagulls that your boat is not healthy place to poop. After warming the tail feathers up in a parking spot the others will get the hint. Believe me they do talk to each other. And an air gun doesn’t disturb your neighbors unless they see you training the birds. A scope is always nice to.

[@kaydog2008]

Trying to sail is like trying to play pool with 2 industrial fans on high at two ends of the pool table. 🤣👍

[@firewaterbydesign]

Getting my Jason and Nicki fix! 😉 I enjoy watching your adventures and misadventures of sort, always combined with a great love for life and gratitude. Sail safe, healthy and happy you two!! Love and blessings from the majestic Oregon coast!

[@bobmcl2406]

That was a great episode! Just the daily grind of sailing, and some philosophical reflection. Very enjoyable. Oh, and really nicely edited.

[@intelligentnature]

Great to see you guys sailing plus loved the rain reality check at the end 😀 Awesome 👏🏻

[@aaronweinberger558]

Your recap of the water generator and bengal cat reminds me of the reason why we got our bengal. Yours were so much cooler than the energetic, hyper, spastic cat that we received.....

[@murraynewton6512]

I have followed your channel for a couple of years now. Love the content - more so now, my youth (in the 60’s/70’s) was spent “messing around in boats in and around Marsden Bay/One Tree point. Thank you for sharing your journey and rekindling memories of my wonderful childhood/youth. “Bon voyage” from the south coast of Western Australia.

[@robertscranton8293]

You all are such a lovely couple.

[@spencer6145]

Still a huge fan! Thanks guys. Be safe.

[@dokerbohm9209]

about your internet problem in that cove -- have you thought about balloon antenna-- they are really a small helium balloon with a ant. attached with about 200 ft of cable or more light weight wire it boosts your wifi hundred x -- can't think of why it wouldn't boost your uplink connections also with the right ant. attached --- they use them in nordic countries and east coast of Canada where fiords are present -- they where invented during war 2 for spies to send up a ant to transmitt then take down in a hurry so they wouldn't be detected during the night with low watt transmitters -- maybe you should look in to these -- just an idea -- sure there is a reason -- with how smart you guys are that you haven't thought of that -- love this video as always it shows real boat life -- i like that - you guys are great best sailors videos on the net

[@thomasbailey8306]

Its looks like alot of Fun till the storms shows up. LOL..Thank You for taking us along. I know I will never sail but its great watching You Guys. Great Video Stay Safe...

[@granthamilton2695]

I remember camping in that bay with my father and brother (well I think it was that one) 60 years ago. There was just a dirt track back then but the fishing was wonderful and well worth the rough ride. A beautiful part of the world. Nice memories. Thank you

[@mojoneko8303]

I've sailed the coast of Alaska for over 25 years for months at a time during the summer. Sailing can be a love/hate relationship but I love it far more often than the times I hate it.. 🙂 Thanks for the video. Sail On!

[@aaronrunalls375]

Loved when Nikki said "didn't get a sailboat to motor " cheers

[@amielle9]

Yes, you finally GET sailing Nicky and Jason! Small amount of motoring, more sailing, no matter the Wynn's. xx. Precious Kids on the water scene. Wtf!

[@Ray-gf9su]

Once again I have enjoyed this weeks video❤️. You make it look so simple to someone like me who has never been on a sail boat.

[@intrepide2004]

Thank you for a great video . It makes life much better watching you as a couple working things out . I am looking forward to a great sailing season here in the New York area & the coast of Connecticut .

[@donnakawana]

Well my Sunday gets better an better.. guys that no interweb spot was beautiful... But so is the interweb spot cuz.... This video was fun to watch... Thanks for sharing your lives with us ✌🏼💗😊❣️

[@mraider9529]

Watching your video helps me escape all the troubles this world has for me. I could sit on the front of your boat in the beautiful sunshine bobbing up and down watching that blue horizon. I bet its memorizing. Always love your videos,,they are very well done. Never sell out guys! Stay real😎🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@paulmurphy1280]

Pleased to see you made Coromandel, I started my schooling there and was there right through the war. There were still active gold mines there and the tap water was so full of minerals my father was requested to supply a second sample to be analysed. Well done, I now live in Brisbane, Aust. and have been following your adventures. The HaurKi Gulf certainly is a good cruising area and I have visited most of the islands in including Little Barrier island.

[@kellyandthehorses2877]

I just spent the morning scooping and spreading horse manure and then tine harrowing the poops out in the pasture. Not everyone's favorite sunday morning activity, but it was pleasant. So yeah. I get it. I am hoping to try a small sail boat class up at the local sailing club this summer....thanks to you guys!!

[@miriareu]

Keep Warm guys. It must be chilly out there. Definitely feel it here in the Suburbs.

[@trapichesailing1033]

Hey guys, love your videos! You mentioned your watermaker is 120V....I thought you had an inverter. Is the amp demand too high on the watermaker for it? With all the solar and lithium, could be an option. If no inverter, could get a new Victron 3000W for $1400. Cheaper than a new watermaker....

[@SailingAquamarine]

Yeah, I wondered the same. We converted to a 240v watermaker because 12v ones always go wrong and when they do its always specialist parts, whereas the 240v pumps and wiring are easy to get off the shelf.

[@ranganuiaotearoa8324]

Great video. Shows the 'variety' of the Hauraki Gulf. I have been caught out on Oneroa with a northerly shift a few times - there are some alternative (and sheltered) anchorages just around the corner. Even though it is slightly further, another route would have been to head south around Waiheke and out through Ruthe Passage. Great to meet you recently.

[@painfree.yourself]

❤ thank you 😊 Fun to watch!

[@ginnyd3389]

Your efforts to please are not lost on us. Thank you for your struggles.

[@hanssolo4ever]

I always think back on the time you came back to your boat for the first time during. the covid. and all the cleaning and repairs you had to do just to get to this point .

[@markjennings2315]

Your "Jessie from Toy story" accent is getting stronger by the day lol. Todays was the smoothest "intro into the promo" yet. Didn't see that coming until you declared it! I thought is was just a observation/recommendation rather than a revenue stream right up to that point.

[@fraserguthrie4692]

I sailed these waters as a child and we used a lead line and fathom markers to decide where to anchor. There are a lot of nice beaches on the east coast but few anchorages. Whitianga is a lovely small town with a marina recommended. pronounced Fiteanga;

[@deegardiner4819]

Yeppee! Coromandel one of our favourite cruising spots. Enjoy.

[@janaeggleston8118]

Thanks for another great video. Appreciate the upload, despite what rolled in afterward for you!

[@kcsunnyone]

I wish you could livestream a few days - just mount on a mast and let us all enjoy your beautiful surroundings! Vicariously, we get to enjoy these beautiful places through your videos. More than that, your videos are so well composed - no jiggly cameras, or out of focus footage...your efforts in producing excellent content really shows! Your videos are beautiful even covering some of life's more mundane aspects. Thanks!

[@memotosk1148]

Thanks for posting this. Good to see that it’s not always sunshine and blue water!

[@deirdreball3731]

I understand completely because I thrive in chaos. I work in a job that allows that so I never get bored.

[@RobertSantos-rw8dy]

Enjoyed your insights on Scaffolding the challenge.

[@Maxid1]

On an aircraft carrier, very rough seas put me to sleep. But with all that hull banging in a catamaran, much calmer seas would probably keep me awake.

[@georgekerr8804]

To me it is the FEELING of sailing. Powered by wind. Slow feels fast. I have not sailed that much, I lived next to the bay in San Diego, so I took a few classes and rented multiple boats. My cousin invited me to sail with her pals in a regatta on ... Lake Erie ..., awesome.

[@olebloom1641]

Sunday breakfast at the local diner and gone with the winds gives me a solid steady endorphin push. Always a good time. Thanks.

[@rbell722]

Just a great concept. We choose a certain amount of struggle otherwise we get bored. Brilliant. It explains a great deal. Also you two create such professional entertaining videos. I truly look forward to them each week. Thank you.

[@HappyGoLondons]

That little row of trees on beach one! 😊😊

[@ginabrown3018]

Man that music at 16 min was freaking awesome

[@patrickjames1080]

Brilllllliant Wynns- thanks for sharing 👍

[@larzDJ]

I get a fan out, point it at me and it's like I'm right there with you guys!

[@gonewiththewynns]

🤣 Add an intermittent mister and it is the full experience!

[@ChiefOfAss]

Dude, your mom is so cool. New to the channel, can't wait to see more ;)

[@gonewiththewynns]

She is pretty rad! Welcome aboard!

[@anitafarwell5325]

🤔😳I don’t think I’ve ever seen beaches, like the two private beaches when you arrive at your first anchors, with PINE TREES on them! VERY interesting, and causing confusion in my brain, like, “Wait. what?! Pine trees lining a beach?” 🤪☺️

[@TheCJtheCregg]

Go to Rings Beach ion the Coromandel - it's in between Matarangi and Kuoutunu, theres nothing there except a glorious beach. I grew up there and it's STUNNING.

[@haileywade6949]

So fun!! And laughs❣️ I love you guys❣️

[@alastairhill3356]

On our cat, and maybe yours too, the foresail sheet lead location induces a curve in the leech. To avoid this We leave rigged a barber haul with a cheek block on the midships cleat, then I attach the cheek block to the foresail sheet after we start sailing so we can infinitely adjust the sheeting angle. Creating a perfect airfoil shape to the foresail leech, with no leech curving back towards midships creates, at least on our cat, way more power and the cheek block is easy to remove when you’re done with that tack. 😊

[@chadpeaks1472]

as a live aboard sailor my self I'd have to say the reality of this video is all too true!! been on my journey for 5 yrs now. 😶 one minute the winds blowing too hard the next none.whew what a life!

[@paulapoe5514]

God bless you both were ever your next adventure takes you. Thank you both for letting so many people live vicariously through you.

[@tomhaverstock512]

Thanks for your entertaining content. Every time you show show yourselves coiling a line, you carefully lay each loop much line line on a spool at the chandlery. It looks very pretty. However, each such loop introduces a half twist into the line when you need to use that line. Coiling with either a figure 8 or dog ears (sometimes called donkey ears) will prevent your lines from twisting and jamming in blocks and fairleads, which always happens at the worst possible moment. A simple youtube search on "coiling line" provides many tutorials.

[@user-vm5ud4xw6n]

Beautiful scenery. The sky and water almost perfectly blend. Breathtaking! Hope the weather clears up for you! Where were we before 4G? In the dark ages (again) I suppose!!

[@stillwaters1566]

I must have sailed in my former life because I crave it. I wish I would have done this when I was younger. Oh...to spend a week with guys. ;)

[@user-hy7kq8gw2g]

Great Solar set up.

[@steadmanhall7184]

Thank you guys! So awesome to watch per usual! I also love that you alls sponsors are always so practical and useful!

[@othereyesediting6783]

Thank you for the hours of entertaining and educational stuff that you share. During the pandemic, watching you has been both amazing and frustrating, as Husband wishes he was not "stuck in his house" and fantasizes about what it would be like for him to live on a sailboat.

[@georgebalsa9853]

It’s so great to see you sailing

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

Nikki: We don't decide where to anchor or for how long, Mother Nature does Mother Nature: *Look at me, I'm the captain now* "Which has all sorts of bacteria, bird poop and who knows whatever else" You're not describing a boat, you're just describing the Hudson River 💀

[@gonewiththewynns]

🤣 pretty much.

[@nlh5992]

So enjoy the 2 of you Thank you

[@aqilaajaitikivik5208]

good to see you guys sailing again.

[@bobeinsiedel]

Great, my weekly pick-me up. Am heading down to Phillip Island today, might put the boat out.