WE'RE STRANDED IN FIJI!

After a 56+ hour flight from South Africa to get home to our sailboat in Tonga, we are quarantined in Fiji.
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With all the crazy that's happening in the world, our little travel saga is just a tiny grain of sand on a never-ending beach. But many of you have asked about how the coronavirus has affected us, and our sailing plans. Well, click that play button and see everything we know...for now.
We're taking our self-isolation and quarantine extremely seriously. We can't afford to get sick and we want to get back to our boat as soon as Tonga opens their borders up.
Jason and Nikki Wynn
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[@PrecisionSailLoftVictoria]

From the whole team at Precision Sails, thank you for the update and for the fantastic, positive message that we all need to do our part. Stay safe and healthy!

[@markskanchy5729]

Jason and Nikki you are both so amazing and so mature beyond your years You give me strength to smile right now and realize life maybe is put on pause for a reason Im 51, I feel like maybe 40 act like I am 15 Thank you so so much , you are doing such a wonderful thing for all of us and you guys squeeze every drop out of life You are such an inspiration to all that follow you in your amazing journeys I love you both very much I wish i had the courage , wisdom ,and strength you guys have Always reach out to your friends whenever you need help they will be there Tc , for now mark

[@gonewiththewynns]

Awe, thanks for the 💙💙💙

[@YAZZYUTUBE]

Seeing how far you've flown so far and still not at your destination puts in perspective how far you two have sailed around the world.

[@enriquebruzual1702]

Your number one fan from Venezuela here, still working my way through all the videos I missed because I didn't have the internet for more than a year. How little we know what this virus was going to be, but even then you seamed very informed. From every angle the best option is to make it back to the boat. As the US turns out was not a good place to be, and you will be safer in the boat [my guess], finally you will provide much needed relief to all your watchers as we are stranded at home, today 3/26/2021 everything is shot down where I am due to a surge in the virus and I am grateful for your videos. Thank you.

[@jenniferlawrence1372]

I am so, so glad that Singa is ecstaticly exploring that amazing ranch instead of experiencing the stress he would be going through now, and adding to the stress you guys would be under. You made a really, really tough decision, but it was the right one.

[@rogerbrekas8239]

We wish you speedy travel to your home on your sailboat. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@SeaTreeWonder]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE REAL TIME UPDATE! We care about you so much! In this very unusual and rapidly changing global situation it was wonderful to hear from you. Stay safe & healthy, dear friends! Let's all keep expanding our capacity for appreciating simple daily joys even if it's from within our homes day after day...

[@livinglifeat212]

So glad you did the update. I am so relieved to see you are coping with it with smiles. 👏👍🤪

[@blueboats7530]

I'm so impressed with your positive attitude

[@DrJohn493]

Positive, or whistling past the graveyard? For those unfamiliar with this expression: whistle-past-the-graveyard. To attempt to stay cheerful in a dire situation; to proceed with a task, ignoring an upcoming hazard, hoping for a good outcome. But I'm pretty sure the young lady from Texas is familiar with this old expression.

[@Peterboatbuilder]

Vacation can be so much fun ..... sometimes. 🤔🤔🤔🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@ThisAdventureFamily]

Blue Boats ❤️❤️❤️

[@jimcombatvet8122]

@C Hunter I agree but Don't wake up folks who are contently unaware...Be Safe everyone..

[@jimcombatvet8122]

@C Hunter All can be found on KZbin if you seek..

[@jessicametoyer7327]

Thanks for keep us informed. Praying for you guys and hoping you get back to your boat/home.

[@mskid160]

Oh may God bless you two and keep you safe and healthy on your journey home. Love you guys.

[@Dappdude]

Thanks for this update guys. I hope you'll be able to get back to the boat sooner rather than later, and I hope you remain in good health.

[@CowboyStag]

As Rod Serling used to say ... Submitted for your approval- a time traveling couple believes they are heading for Tonga, but find themselves detoured for an unknown destination called the Twilight Zone

[@ralphkeyser5084]

Thanks so much for the updates. It reminds me to be grateful about being stuck at home instead of someplace else. Take good care you two!

[@Allen-by6ci]

just... damn. was wondering how you guys were doing. thanks for the mid-week update. you are darn lucky you didnt get sick with 40+ hours of travel. keep your heads down and good luck!

[@JRS2248]

All I can say is try and stay safe. Our prayers are for your safe return to your boat and a safe passage to where ever you go. With you every step of the way.

[@gregprince2523]

Stay safe kids, prayers and air hugs sent your way. Enjoy all your vids. We will beat this thing. Period

[@robertpowell6892]

Glad to see you are both well, keep your spirits up. I am keeping mine up, having discovered you a couple of weeks ago, watching your cruise from the start. You guys are an inspiration.

[@DOUGandNIKI]

OH! We spent 20 hours stranded in Qatar and luckily got out just in time before it got worse! Our heart goes out to you!

[@rudidundas7081]

Good luck you guys... The world is upended all over. Hope you are able to chalk this up to another “adventure” later on... like maybe in a year or two?? !

[@brazilchannels6821]

Be greatful your together! My partner is stuck in the Amazon and I’m in Canada. We are not sure when we will see each other again! Thank god for FaceTime! Stay safe!

[@pornstarlivesmatter3319]

OH MY IM SORRY STAY STRONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@gonewiththewynns]

Oh no!

[@kimyoung230]

Oh, wow! That is hard! Sorry!

[@janesadventuresindinner7667]

So sorry.

[@andywindy]

My Wife is only 225 Miles away from me, but at least we are in the same Country, Let's hope this is over in Months as against Years. Stay Safe, Stay Well and Stay Strong.

[@rfdinesen4027]

You're doing all the right things and sending good messages and great attitude. Please stay safe. Thanks so much for the real time update.

[@rickybreaux2607]

Stay safe !! Thanks for the update!

[@peterbrown2336]

Holly molly what a shocker! All the best and hope that things sort themselves out in a sensible timescale. Hopefully you will sail back to Fiji at a future point and have the time and opportunity to enjoy it properly. In the meantime hang in there and keep your chins up plus keep well.

[@terriz7791]

I'm so glad to get your update!

[@deegeejohnson999]

Looking forward to seeing all your videos of South Africa. Hope you are able to find some kind of upside to your self-quarantine. Best of luck.

[@keoni37]

Reminds me of a line from Apocalypse Now..."never get out of the boat!"

[@imxploring]

Great reference..... no tiger involved!

[@philgray1023]

That's what we live by in the Aligator River system. Of course we have no alligators to worry about. The crocodiles ate them all.

[@thePronto]

"...absolutely goddam right. Unless you were going all the way."

[@stanleygodlewski5489]

Lol

[@EmilyRTurk]

Thanks for always maintaining your uplifting attitude! We are nomad travelers and came to Malaysia 🇲🇾 in time for what is now a month-long quarantine. Stay at home, people!

[@thelifeofjools8384]

Hey... thanks for the updates. I'm watching at home in UK where we are locked down too..... It's a real shame because your boat would be the safest place for you both, and everyone else. Keeping fingers crossed for your health and wellbeing... Good luck....and very best wishes.

[@pezpengy9308]

one shining ray of light in all this... your kitties are happy and safe!!!!

[@rpbajb]

Didn't one die? I'm pretty sure one died.

[@beccaleriche1947]

Good luck Nikki & Jason, hope it all works out for you guys ❤️

[@rhondaroo1693]

Hang in there guys. Sorry about your struggles getting home! Stay positive! Sending love and light!!!!

[@Wordsnwood]

Blessings, patience, and strength be yours! It's a crazy time we're in

[@jeffaugustine8800]

Be safe Wynns! The boating community is with you guys!

[@stevenlancaster7241]

I nearly got stuck in Sint Maarten while visiting friends on their boat so I understand the anxiety. Thinking of you both.

[@williamlawton4451]

Proud of you both setting a great example hope the best for you both stay healthy and good luck at getting back to your home in Tonga

[@sdnalyam]

You've got it easy . I and a lot of others are stuck, borders closed, in lockdown for minimum of 3 weeks and around 2 months before flights might start.

[@scohiba24]

First of all, so glad to hear you are SAFE and HEALTHY. Thank you for the update, and THANK YOU for your contagious wonderful attitude towards life. Wish you could have made it back to your floating home... Loving thoughts from 🇨🇦

[@kathybellamy5207]

Oh man... feeling for you guys. I get that you just want to get “home”. Stay healthy...xo

[@drx1xym154]

home is where the heart is. I am sure their and our hearts are on S\V Curiosity.

[@manfredschmalbach9023]

@@drx1xym154 Home ist where the *_boat_* is

[@hamiltonarroyo]

keep up the good spirits. we're all on the same boat. stay safe and sending out positive vibes!

[@MrMuppetbaby]

So sorry to hear about your predicament. We are concerned. Everything is shut down here in Las Vegas too. Stay safe and update us when you can.

[@ThisAdventureFamily]

T Bass Bone 👏

[@caitiebarber8567]

My heart goes out to you guys! Both of you are so amazing at staying positive and putting on a happy face. Hang in there.

[@bowlinggreenoil]

For the cost of tickets home, you can enjoy a lovely stay in Figii.

[@truenorth1]

I happened across your channel a couple weeks ago and have become hooked. As a teenager our family had a sailboat on Lake Ontario so we loved the water. My wife and I took a cruise from Hawaii to the Marquesas and French Polynesia a year ago and have loved your videos of the area and especially the underwater filming. I've gone back and watched your sailing school videos, through the Panama Canal, etc. and have just loved them. It's also interesting to see how your videos have improved over the years. Great stuff and you two are a wonderful couple. Cheers from Utah!

[@JailbreakNation]

You are loved and we are rooting for you. Let us know what we can do to help

[@lisaminer6474]

Best of luck to you two!! I have to say how much I have been enjoying your videos! Thank you for all you do and the struggles you endure to bring these videos to us. Looking forward to seeing you at home on your amazing catamaran safe and sound very soon!

[@ChrisSF]

Thanks for the update. I've been wondering about you guys. Good luck with everything. I will add you on Instagram

[@ryan00035]

Good luck, good health and safe travels to you and everyone out there. Time to re watch some of these videos then while we quarantine this thing out.

[@curtisleblanc1880]

Stay safe you guys. Here's hoping for a quick end to this whole affair. Looking forward to many more episodes. Take care and best of luck to you both....From a loyal Canadian follower :)

[@ruthvarley4284]

Wow. My heart goes out to you! Praying for an end to this crisis soon. Stay safe, stay well. Thanks for the update. We all care about you guys. Much love.

[@johnelick]

Stay safe, thank you for sharing. My problems seem so “first world” after hearing what you are going thru. 🙏

[@amyzweber1406]

I hear your disappointment & thankfulness for what you have...& don't have. Best Wishes!!

[@NonSleeper_Occasional_Thinker]

hope you get "home" to the boat sooner, understand things a bit harry and things are a hot mess. Wishing you well and a little luck, hugs from Canada.

[@meganote]

This is all surreal. What a trip you are on. Hope you eventually get back to the boat (home). Stay safe.

[@boyceroper9055]

Love y'all. Stay safe and Gig'Em from Texas

[@claudiaw9246]

Thank you for the update -- I'm relieved to hear that you're safe and healthy, that's the main thing!

[@annthrockmorton1517]

"Stranded in Fiji." Before these days, that would have been a punchline. . . Stay safe and well. . .

[@claudazelton6774]

Be safe.... thank you for your wonderful adventures...

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

It’s probably actually better to be on land, there are not many ports or marinas allowing boats to dock, even to get provisions. Stay safe

[@faithrada]

Exactly... stay off boats!

[@MrJhchrist]

Local boats pretty much everywhere have the same restrictions as landlubbers. Dinghy in for groceries, medicine, dinghy back out. I haven't heard of any place restricting this, have you? Plenty of marinas are closing, but these cruisers don't stay in marinas so that isn't a concern.

[@scottjones2458]

You both are the best - thank you for a timely update during this crazy time across the world. Safe travels once they resume!

[@MYLIFETHROUGHALENS1978]

Come stay with us in Cape Town! West cost! 😊🙏🏻

[@michaelnalley7043]

So sorry, be safe and love the positive attitudes. You guys are the best.

[@Pixelplanet5]

first sailor people video that i see that takes this serious and just deals with it. that being said you are probably safer where you are, if you can afford to stay you should do it.

[@redwolfexr]

Fiji should be pretty cheap really. As long as you aren't in the "Turista" areas.

[@marleneb.455]

Good luck getting back to your boat. It’s a scary time in the world now. Stay safe & healthy.

[@enzocarrara2948]

Although you don’t know me, we who follow, know you, and we care,.Stay safe, stay positive, and remember your sailers: when sh.. happens, you need to make sh... happen. Lots of love, and thanks for sharing

[@kmrbsc]

Glad to hear you are safe in Fiji. Quite the advanture!!!

[@lancer2204]

Given how most of the US is dealing with this pandemic you're probably safer where you are.

[@Nerd3927]

I am sure some in the epicenters in Europe and the US would pay good money to swap places.

[@Pimp-Master]

The US isn't home to anybody right now. Food shortages, quarantine forever... Man, that's nuts. Stay where you are!

[@mbrt3000]

and 4 months later the US is still in total disarray with no real plan and spiking cases. Just go anywhere else...

[@peterpocock9062]

Good luck to you both, I really hope you can get to your boat soon and be safe.

[@sailingrubyrose]

Thinking of you two! Those flights looked brutal. Fingers crossed that you can get back to Curiosity soon and, if not, can perhaps start getting out and about in Fiji in the meantime. (Also- Jojo Rabbit is insanely good! I also watched that on my recent Emirates flight 😊). Best wishes - Nick & Terysa

[@georgiwebsterbyers8806]

Hey guys....so good to see you and enjoyed your adventure leaving usa and heading for your waterhome!!! Im keeping you in my prayers for continual great health !!!!

[@rigogomez5426]

Be safe guys! Travel in airports is risky with COVID-19.

[@mikesamson8888]

Positive attitude is amazing, good luck both of you

[@samanthapowell5882]

Post more videos to catch us up in real time

[@sharonlabrecque6084]

Thank you for the video. Take care and hoping you can return to the boat soon

[@slamboy66]

You know that was moonshine not water Nikki was drinking ; ))

[@donaldlinskie6752]

I'm glad your healthy and safe. You take this time to review all your home videos online to reflect on your favorite ones and how far you have come.:) Stay safe and healthy!

[@fredfleming8905]

Wow, I can’t imagine the wave of consequences you have run into. Houston just started its first day of stay at home lockdown. Grocery stores, pharmacies are open and you can walk in a park if you maintain social distancing. Business other than those needed for day to day goods are required to close. Supplies at the stores are ridiculously short and hard to find. For us seniors it is hard to get there before everything is gone. Some stores are opening very early for 1-2 hours to allow seniors in....yea! Be safe. Fred Houston, Texas

[@brianblanchette9506]

Best of luck to the both of you, I hope everything works out sooner than later. Thank-you for keeping us entertained...

[@Largexxl-zn4lx]

What a time to bei alive. Boring was yesterday.

[@Largexxl-zn4lx]

Needless to say that I feel for you. To be stranded not far away from your home is unfortunate. Best luck!

[@elsajohnson6663]

Wow, I would be frieking out, you guys are handling this with such grace!!! What an adventure!

[@DragosDomnara]

I hope everything goes well for you

[@BB_Chaptsick]

Great to see you two but am sorry it is under such crumby circumstances. Wish you the best of luck! Be safe. See you in a few days.

[@jackillin]

I can't believe people are flying without masks. I flew from India back to Hong Kong on Feb 1st & I wore an N99 all the way. I do have respiratory issues but still, right now is a time to protect yourself & others while ur travelling because a lot of people spread it and don't even know they have it. Most airports have thermal imaging for temps, you won't even notice them. I think luckily OZ and Pacific Islands haven't had too many cases yet. Here in Hong Kong we only got 100 something cases in the first 2-3 months now in the past week with people flying in from US, EU & UK - SO many of them arrived sick & we had an 4x increase in the past week than we had in the past 2 months. Stay safe - Hope u guys stay healthy, Problem is people in the plane flying in from all different places may have it and can easily spread it to you. My parents are stranded in Goa, India. Mehhhh Maybe better than being in the UK right now.

[@mrsstephjr]

That's a huge commitment. How the heck did you breathe through an N99 for so long?? So suffocating! Stay well

[@margaretmeier7837]

You have to have a mask to wear it...

[@kg7tuo999]

I personally refuse to aid in the promotion of this so called crisis. It's totally manufactured and the data do not support the insane procedures and policies being promoted as control measures for the virus. So I go out daily and thumb my nose at the BS.

[@dougf94912]

Thank you for going above and beyond to keep us all in the loop! Stay healthy!!

[@jimnasium1957]

I love you both very much and only wish you both health and safety. That coming from the "Old man in Ohio in the retirement home".

[@pornstarlivesmatter3319]

OHIO GIRL HERE!!!

[@zenseed75]

I wish you health and safety! ❤️

[@danceswithcarsdc]

BiCyclingAcrossAmerica author was from Ohio, he wanted to get away from there. ComputingAcrossAmerica, iirc. Back in CompuServe BBS era. MicroShip.com iirc

[@wilber19541]

@@pornstarlivesmatter3319 are you looking for a date,.....lol.....I can find a few,you and me can party all night long....stay safe....

[@LuizSchmidt]

Stay safe! Looking forward to seeing you back at the boat enlightening our Sundays.

[@patrickpepper4587]

Man, that’s a bummer, but there’s nothing you can do about it. Good luck and hopefully you’re back on S/V Curious soon ... keep smiling!

[@Maoli2013]

Curiosity

[@strong002]

As always thank you for sharing your lives and adventures with us. Praying for your safe return to Curiosity.

[@kleishensen]

Greetings from Ontario Canada. Still cold and wintry here. Be safe, healthy and happy. Good thing you are travelling together! God’s blessings to you for continued good health.

[@timthetoolman5128]

Ontario is bigger then a lot of countries, down here in southern Ontario, Niagara, its 10°C or 50°F . Getting warmer. We too have a stay at home order. 🇨🇦.

[@markengebritson6319]

Good Attitude!

[@DennisWintjes2]

@@timthetoolman5128 In Thornhill, Ontario it is 9C or 48F

[@wanderer508]

+8C in Englehart. Still several feet of snow on the ground and a snowfall warning for tonight. 15 to 20cm more.

[@RagTagRecycling9988]

Take care of yourselves. Both of you. Lots of water and vitamins!!

[@chevychase3103]

I'm sure you guys make the best lemonade! You've had the experience!

[@DBartWest]

You are handling this well. Thank you for the message and update.

[@jackrabbit5047]

This quarantine situation is going to last for a very long time, many months, according to public health experts. Anyone who thinks this is only a matter of a few weeks has no understanding of the gravity of this situation.

[@TLAR24]

I feel real bad for both of you. But thanks for the update. I was nice to see you during the week. Stay safe my friends.

[@TheBlobik]

- "Hi guys, did you have a long flight?" - "Not really, less than a month"

[@gonewiththewynns]

Ha ha ha...that will be my response to every passage from now on.

[@jaysuper8255]

@@gonewiththewynns I bet you wish you were back in the RV, to honker down in a BLM somewhere.

[@karenkenig3638]

You guys are so sweet to let us have an update, I have wondered how in the world you are going to get back to Tonga. Your flights, grueling! Insane amount of travel at once. I pray you get back home and on with your adventures that I so enjoy watching...I clearly live vicariously! lol Hugs to you both and safe travels friends, from Austin, TX.

[@davecrawford5390]

Glad you well luckily you left when you did SA now in mandatory 21 day lockdown. Be safe and well. Hope you reach boat in near future.

[@terryford3527]

Nicely done Wynns! I appreciate your ability to see beyond your personal challenges. A timely message we are all in this together. Wishing you, and the rest of our global human family, courage.

[@bubbagail7450]

Hang in there guys this 💩 I’m afraid is going to last awhile.

[@billkaroly]

What a time to be alive. So far we are OK. We recently traveled from Idaho to California for some family time and got out back to Idaho and are now sitting at home waiting this out. We did a lot of driving, 2700 miles in all, and hope we avoided this human malware. So far so good. Keep safe and healthy.