Setting Sail for the DANGEROUS Islands- Goodbye Marquesas || Sailing French Polynesia

Goodbye Marquesas and Hello Danger Zone! We're Sailing away from one picture perfect island to a mind blowing archipelago of atolls. MORE DEETS on the BLOG post: gonewiththewyn...
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We’re setting sail for the Tuamotus and I’m giddy like an eight-year-old chasing down the ice cream truck (yes, I really did do that once).
The Marquesas have been incredible (aside from the crazy rash) but I’m itching (pun intended) to see the famous French Polynesia atolls.
The Tuamotus are known as the dangerous archipelago or the Danger Islands. The looming coral reef and narrow passes, if timed poorly, can more closely resemble rafting a class five rapid than sailing. We’ve read some harrowing reports of three meter standing waves meeting a six-knot current that are not to be tangoed with.
Doesn’t exactly give tadpoles like us the warm and fuzzies. But, the idea of sailing and swimming inside what is essentially a sunken volcano kinda blows my mind. Curiosity trumps hesitation any day for me. Plus, our fellow cruisers have left impeccably detailed notes on how to calculate the tides and how to approach each atoll.
Our first Tuamotu is less than 500 nautical miles away, which is only a few days sail! But, as we were sailing away from the Marquesas, it hit me just how much planning goes into this salty way of life. So, I decided to take the opportunity to share how we planned this passage.
So Join us as we set sail from the Marquesas Islands towards the the Dangerous Islands. It's French Polynesia Sailing at it's finest!
Shared with LOVE 💕 from all of us here aboard s/v Curiosity,
Jason, Nikki, Cleo and Singa 😻
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[@jorgemiguel1040]

Nikki your voice was perfect. great delivery. You have a strong voice of confidence, with a big smile. You captain the boat like a champ. Jason and kids are great fun too.

[@Brian-Hansen]

As a video producer myself, I must compliment you on your storytelling. The visuals, audio, pacing, music, narration . . . . are next level compared to almost the entirety of KZbin. Congrats on focusing on your craft as video producers AND adventurers!

[@Richnoonan1]

Always the best..the story telling, the pace of editing, the use of music without overuse..all so great. Like all great story tellers you two understand exactly when to transition from one "chapter" to another. The tight shots of your healthy meal, the "salad eating kitty,"...those elements are not only interesting, but break up the story is a such a fun compelling way. As stunning as these places around the world are, you two never forget that YOU are the story. I know how good you are, lots of us do! MORE MORE MORE.

[@WilliamPozo]

Yeah.. you guys are pretty awesome. Certainly the classiest yt sailors!.

[@California__Sun]

The Nikki dance.......gotta make a cute vid of all her dances....so cute💛💛💛💛💛💛🐠🐠🐠🐠💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛

[@dalewatkins9889]

I certainly haven't kept up the pace on your journey as of late, albeit never missed your Motorhome segments! I'm a landlubber, who lost his lunch the very first time I sailed, and decided to keep my feet planted well on terra firma, but it's great to see you two out still having fun on a new adventure! Will try and connect every now and then, and see where you two end up of course, and your photography/videography skills have moved forward tremendously! Love that you two get along so well...and, those meals....my goodness, fabulous! Good luck, stay safe and enjoy your adventure...as Arnold says "I'll be back'! :)

[@jodymooney255]

I worked at Johnson Atoll for 2 years! The Atolls are amazing! Great video. Thanks ,

[@user-dy2qq5wh4b]

Lots of positive ions energy out there on the oceans of the south pacific...what a cool reality out there!!!

[@jeanburk9539]

Nikki would make a great teacher/narrator for sailing class. Jason is great at demonstrating. For the kitties, get a planter (unmoveable) and plant cat grass. Obvious one of them likes lettuce. You could plant some of that, too. Tie a net in place over the dirt and grow through the net so they can't dig it up. We had two cats on a boat. If you feed them raw fish, they have to be wormed.

[@JudithStOnge]

Nikki. Slicing tiny tomatoes eazy. Put layer between saucers. Slide thin sharp knife between plates. Cutting tomatoes in half in quantity. Works for berries. Cocktail onions etc. (Why didn't I think of that)?? Grin. Learned that at age 50. Chased the little critters for 30 years!!

[@gonewiththewynns]

😀

[@mikehasel377]

No Nikki, you don’t need a big voiceover man’s voice to plot passage to “the dangerous archipelago”... your confident voice explaining the range of potential arrival times using the chart and predictwind was wonderful. Your “from the helm” presentations are always good... although I did notice the minion needed a bottomscrub... ah boatlife! Always another job! Thanks for the video!

[@erhardlux5327]

Just a little hallo from Mooorea!once in a while i am traveling with you,thats how i came here 50 years ago!

[@jf6395]

racing down wind sail the Wynns...thanks for sharing...an exemplar of life

[@monello198]

i've watched pretty much all of your videos, from when you went looking for a boat, and i think this is probably my favourite so far... you've become quite the storytellers/video makers... my compliments... thank you

[@gonewiththewynns]

Thanks! Always nice to hear how great we are :) HAHA.

[@Dr.Pepper001]

I recommend that you go back and watch their adventures in their motorhomes. You can travel the US vicariously.

[@sherrytcrentals1322]

Motorhome (2 of them) were so great also

[@monello198]

i don't think i actually used the word "great" lol

[@mercenem]

Get a life.

[@garyo4456]

Recollecting early videos of your RV days and how Jason struggled with fixing things....you’ve come a long way baby!! 👍👍

[@Tld0026]

Nikki should write a “Cruisers Cookbook” featuring meals made from the available ingredients from each location.

[@yolandadifrancisco9261]

My thoughts exactly.🤩

[@thesocialbaboon250]

Totally Agree! I've recently changed the way I eat. I need some healthy recipes.

[@werner1]

@@thesocialbaboon250 Me too it also made me lose some weight! I did not always love vegetables but after peeling a carrot I continued peeling the actual interior carrot makes it more palatable.

[@veslaskigirl]

You guys are amazing and amazing together. Your ongoing story and your lives are such a pleasure to watch. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@JimJocrusin]

You two are so uplifting and fun to watch! It is amazing to us how quickly you went from land cruisers to being serious world girdling sailors. Keep having fun! Jim and Joann

[@lcdemack]

Nikki walkin us thru sailing tech stuff, some new sailing, epic sunsets, sweetheart kisses, epic recipes, nice guy Jason, somehow more beautiful than ever Nikki (such a heart stealer). Such a wonderful episode. Love you two (four)

[@deesandiego]

Have a blast diving in those volcanoes, this is the result of all the work and planning you two put into your journey. ENJOY

[@macknine4461]

Thank you all. Love the sailing sounds and watching you being excited. Be safe

[@2old4u]

Since the days of the RV to now, you have shown how a couple can create great adventure and support each other. Excellent.

[@rhett4027]

There is no point in living your dream......Jason has her all tied up! Great intro by the way!

[@erichcollar9810]

You have learned so much since your start, and vicariously so have I. Thank you.

[@timsavage2000]

So good to see you at sea again. You guys look so at home at sea these days. Loved the lunch Nikki! You guys are the epitome of a couple so in tune and in love.

[@bsperka]

Just returned from 2 weeks in Mo'orea and Bora Bora. You guys are in for a treat on Bora Bora. Make sure that you see the giant manta rays on the North end of the lagoon. And if you want some island history, take a hike to the valley of the kings with French Archeologist Azdine.

[@michaelraichel6058]

Your photography is absolutely fabulous. The lighting and colors, especially the blues are just stunning, and the crystal clear sharpness and contrast is really A ++ 5 Stars all the way.

[@csjmoore]

What great entertainers! I have been following about 6 cruisers for almost a decade but I find myself being most entertained by your content (BTW - I listened to your RV stuff first). Thanks! Who can imagine 5.6K likes from a cruiser.

[@mariansmartt]

After watching these videos all I want to do is go to French Polynesia! I’m an artist and I see why Gaugin spent so much time there. Have a blast. Dallas will never be the same!

[@HopeOfJoe]

Nice (though rather short for The Wynns-it's all good) vlog entry. Love the passage calc notes and, of course, loving the romance as it is very appropriate between you and we all should know that you guys love each other and smooch !! Thanks a ton !! 😊⛵️⚓️🎏🎄✨

[@kenjelinek6209]

I have but one thing to say... I just LOVE you guys and how you're living your lives! Everything about you two is positive and encouraging. I'm predicting that you two will eventually - hopefully soon - embark on a whole new venture while traveling the world. You might consider public speaking, writing, teaching your values, ideas, and philosophies to the world of us "seekers". Not everyone is "seeking" religion, politics, or metaphysical answers. But, I believe everyone would benefit from your sense of fun, light-heartedness, your "Curiosity", your "rolling with the punches" attitude, and your way of handling whatever comes your way lifestyle! And, just as importantly, it's not so intense, hard-core, or achievement-driven that you lose people's attention. Hey, it's your "legacy" and you could be booking your engagements in each large port you arrive in. Feel free to drop me a line if you find a spare minute. Love you, Mean it, KissKiss... ;-)

[@jerrymullen9661]

Can’t get tired of those sunsets 🌅 awesome job you two😊

[@ernestoquintero747]

@1:57 rightmost area in frame, on the lower part of rigid cabin canopy, a bee/wasp lands and seem to enter a hole. Curiosity has a stowaway! ;-)

[@LAPGOCHINSTRUCTOR]

I just love your videos from the content to the high quality of production and editing. I have been with you since you started RVing and had reservations when you moved from land to sea. How wrong was I. Your videos are you and your 4 legged kids and it doesn't matter what method of transport you're in, your lives together are very interesting. You both are in front of camera naturals and I love the way you talk to camera bring us along with your wonderful ventures. You are going to places that many of us will never go to and you seem to in your short videos cover most of the interesting parts. I like your videos when you're both together because as soon as you have a third or forth person on board you're not so relaxed. Your videos are truly mainstream media documentary standard and how you chose what your going to record is well chosen Now you're moving on from the beautiful Marquesas I wish you all a safe passage and looking forward to next Sundays video All the best

[@MrDouglasbrandt]

I absolutely enjoy you two, your cats, sense of humor, style and love for each other.. I dont have to say another word!

[@bettyhurd7033]

Always puts a smile on my face! Love my Sunday morning videos. Highway to the Danger Zone

[@Ray-gf9su]

Absolutely love this video, I enjoy watching how they improvise when required❤️

[@mariabarnette2291]

I have been watching a number of sailing videos I must say yours is the most enjoyable and beautiful I have seen A must watch real life adventure story nice job I am hooked like the fish you catch

[@Jim.Hummel]

Super fun episode! You make Sunday's real #Wynners! I had forgotten that your traveler was compromised...Obviously, you know some McGyver techniques for the #Wynns!

[@Unburdened_Beauty]

Call me when the pirates get ya fools!!!!!!! 😜😆😎

[@shellyshope4968]

You guys always make the adventure so elegant and classy.

[@staroceans8677]

Without a doubt!

[@michaelbotelho2714]

Hi guys, I have thoroughly enjoyed following you out at sea!!! I love the way you tell your tales. I would like to warn you of the “dangers” in your galley. If your counter top is made of Corian or other brand acrylic solid surface then you MUST put a thick wood cutting board under it or put it on your stove top. If not you are continually heat stressing that area and it will go the way of your traveler!!! It will crack violently. Heat makes plastic shrink. I have seen this firsthand several times and this is the recommendation of the various brands. Thank You both for bringing us all on your journey! Keep safe! Yours, Mike😎

[@joethecomputerguy1]

"Lovingly made by me" just made me smile.

[@midway241]

Beautiful views Check, great music Check, learned something Check, wonderful story Check, Thank You!

[@jochenludewig8857]

Thanks for sharing! Just love everything you guys do , nothing is a problem. Fair winds and favourable seas to your destination!

[@harpandharley]

Another excellent video. I really like how you handle explanations of more technical subjects such as passage planning.

[@jayeglawe8776]

Love seeing the cats..Who knew they liked salads ;) Sail on!

[@stevenfeltner1373]

The Tuamotu Archipelago is high on our destination list! We'll be in the Caribbean for a couple of more years and then be following a path similar to yours. We look forward to your videos every week and anxiously await the next one! Keep them coming! Thanks!

[@wendyhamilton7165]

You know what would be really interesting? If you posted the temps for the day in the corner. Not sure if this would be extra work... but for me, living in the wintry north, I would love to imagine the warmth!!! Thanks for the videos!!!!

[@WaywardWaggs]

Not sure we would ever do the boat thing but it is fun to watch. Looks like you guys enjoy it a lot.

[@Sudz3]

Ok, after the song @4:00 I just want to go hug everyone. SO HAPPY!

[@sunnydayssandytoes4337]

I love your kitty babies.

[@brucethompson1879]

I,m having sooo much fun following you that i don.t miss your motorhome adventures!!!

[@rpbajb]

You make getting underway look easy. Sailing the Pacific Ocean! You're not amateurs anymore.

[@zegerwijnands3505]

Good to see you guys out on passage again! Great vid 👍

[@wolfpak8228]

A rare perfectly matched couple, nice to see !

[@kaylaandjimbryant8258]

For some good reading on the accepted theory concerning atolls, barrier reefs, and fringing reefs, see "Voyages of the Adventure and Beagle", Volume 3, Charles Darwin, 1839. His thought process on subsidence and such begin when he was exploring the coast of Patagonia, and fully develops in the South Pacific. He was sharp, man, nailed it almost 200 years ago.

[@james5460]

Glad that everyone is back in good health and you are on your way again!

[@brigittecrawley2957]

Exciting trip ahead enjoy and stay safe!

[@juliehoffman92]

Beautiful day, hopefully Beautiful adventure

[@whatwhat8524]

Nikki you should make a cooking e-book. I would definitely purchase.

[@nancyf52]

It's always exciting to get that notification email and get to watch another Wynn adventure. Stay safe, even though we know you're fine after this episode, and have fun.

[@stevenkukene9970]

Weekly anticipation followed by an always great video. The only down side is no matter how long the video (15 min. or 1.5 hours) it ends too soon. ….and the cycle continues. Anticipation to build until next week's episode. Safe travels.

[@TheAtma50]

You guys are the cats whiskers !! GREAT video ... as usual !!!

[@deborahsundbergdvorak7779]

My Sunday inspiration turned into my Monday inspiration😸 which was good cause as I was sitting here getting my I was ivig infusion (intravenous immunoglobulin) I had a slight reaction and put you on to get me thru it! Safe passage as alway! Stay safe! 😘

[@Maxid1]

The heavier the seas, the harder it is for me to stay awake. It was always the test when we were doing sea quals or refresher training and night underway refueling not to mention midwatches. Some of that stuff was often ened to end and after a days work. I never found it difficult to fall to sleep while on ship.

[@srqlisa7881]

ok, take those tomatoes and put them between two lids and cut between the two lids and they won't roll and no cutting of fingers. This was a great video not to short either. We love learning how you do things. I also love seeing new vegies and fruit. : ) peace

[@AFreed-sh5ob]

Can't wait to hear about your new experience!

[@rbnhood39]

You two have really morphed into some pretty damn good sailors. You’ve come a long way baby. Luv what you do !!!! 😎

[@ernestdougherty3162]

You're the best I look forward to getting up every Sunday and watching your video to see what y'all are up to you never seem to amaze me thank you for sharing with the rest of us we appreciate it fairwinds

[@rivertownrider7126]

Been a while since I have watched one of your vids. We got into rv’ing right before you left rv’ing for sailing. Your Cinematography and story telling is at a whole new level. I felt like I was with you onboard... listening to the sound of the boat moving thru the ocean, and I could almost smell the meal cooking.. and the title sequence, pretty awesome.

[@darleneermis4903]

I love all of your videos 💕 I’m binge watching! 6am gotta get to bed! I love to watch Jason...He always makes me laugh 😂

[@mikecaldwell8266]

Love the added onscreen data for wind & speed

[@jasonosullivan1828]

Thanks for your reply..... Greetings from the Republic of Ireland

[@ro-cl2do]

Love the music and of course story! Be safe.

[@tomzee3701]

just amazing.....love the sea.....but most of all you guys.....the memories you will have.....fantastic.....

[@century2298]

Yea ! Snorkeling ! You have not done that in a while. Are the camera's OK ? I hope you can do some more underwater filming soon.

[@Bucketlistretreats]

What a great video - what great adventurers ... love tagging along SO very much, those big beautiful waves are so incredible! XO, Kelly

[@chug-a-lugdoug4638]

Love your fantasy vacation videos . You guys are awesome.

[@MyGlobe2025]

Another great episode! I loved how you explained what goes into route planning. Also, glad your allergic reaction has healed and that you're feeling better 😁

[@waynelancaster2207]

Are you guys visiting Fiji If you are please let us know as we live in Fiji and would like to give you a warm welcome and a berth

[@SteveSnow44]

Great video, had to watch it twice. Lost it when the tomatoes kept rolling away. Lol. Hi, Singa and Cleo 😽😽. Glad to see Cleo eating.

[@luccirino5451]

Hi! It´s inspiring too see you two, your happyness and what you allready achive! Cary on! My son (10 years old) ask me to write you so he can advice about what we just saw on this vlog. First take care of your main sail battens, he think's you have one or two broken and about your mainsail traveller problem: to reduce the stress i can advice to releasse the mainsheet, a little, so the forces to trim your mainsail can be reduced...then trim it again has necessary. Sory for any kind of writing errors... my english is a little rusty... Our best regards Luc and Lucas

[@larryoutdoors8437]

Refreshingly different, enthusiastic, thumbs up😀😉😙

[@dananelson3534]

Thanks for sharing the passage. The sweet potato is loaded with anti-oxidants. Hoping to plant some in the spring.

[@KenSagendorph]

Love keeping up with you folks. Helps keep my dreams a life..

[@Copainization]

Warm olive oil for ear complaints. Drink 3 Tbls before your morning cup and swim.

[@2SelfBTrue]

I just love, love your video's. But when you take off on a journey like this one I feel apprehensive about your safety. I trust you know what you are doing and I let go of the fear and ride along and pray. I see you both just walking round on deck with no life jackets and makes me nervous and the cats, I wont even go there. I don't know your dates of leaving and arriving. because you do the videos after wards. So my prayers are that you make a safe journey and I look forward to your next video. I assume it will be when you get to the Archipelagos. I am keeping you all in my prayers again on your journey. Thank you for taking me along. :-) :-)

[@HeidiandFranny]

That was so nice. What a beautiful video. Great storytelling, beautifully shot and edited. How can I give you a hundred thumbs up? :) no channel has captured my soul like your channel has.

[@gonewiththewynns]

Awe, thanks for the love!

[@smokinjim5885]

I have watched so many of your travel videos, from the RV to the Sea, that I sometimes tell people, "I just watched the terrific new video from my friends sailing in the south Pacific." I forget that you don't know me since I feel I know you so well! Someday I want to sit down to a meal with you two and discuss travel and photography (as I used to be a professional at that myself). Be careful at the atolls! And give the furs some belly scratches from me.

[@megrier]

Wow, such a cool video! Love your image choices and editing. So fun to see you setting up to sail and pulling the anchor up also enjoy hearing your sail plan! Loved the video!

[@cherylh6920]

TOO SHORT!! I never want your videos to end! Smooth sailing!

[@robin8539]

I think you should put together an e-book of recipes and what you eat in a day kind of video because you both look so extremely healthy !! Oh and i love the very end of your videos when you close out with a few words or ocean sounds. :)

[@kathybellamy5207]

Love this song! It is perfect for you two!

[@kenbrown6095]

LOVELY SUNDAY WITH THE WYNNS!!!!!!!!

[@itsnotme07]

Maybe a little Kenny Loggins here....."Highway to the Danger Zone" ... Ok, it's not a highway.... Continued safe travels!

[@rileym866351]

You guys are living the perfect dream

[@chiplawrence7178]

Double reefed in 20 knots.......definitely conservative. NEVER a bad idea. When I looked at your traveller components, I am kind of thinking that others with that boat on Leopardcat have had similar issues. I think an upgrade on that hardware would be a good plan. Knowing where your powerball is as a function of reefing and windspeed with Beam optimal determines your SOG.....at least in my experience.

[@gonewiththewynns]

yea, we went for the bigger traveler for the replacement...coming up in a video in the near future...till then we're sailing mostly double reefed to keep pressure off the traveler!

[@mechanicdave80]

You guys should head to central Vanuata and see the Blue Gold wreck. If it's still there.

[@dannyboyspace]

Has anyone suggested your jack lines are too loose? I'm no pro but ours are strung tight to minimize distance traveled should the unimaginable happen. (Soak them in water first so they stretch a bit, then tie them to the cleats...as they dry they will be stretched tight.) Just an idea. But glad you have them hooked up for use when the seas get bouncy!

[@jthompson120db]

For any future rashes I would maybe suggest CBD oil as a cream or in liquid form, then as well apple cider vinegar with mother in it (suppose to help with allergies from what I read) ... keep smiling!