Squalls All Night, Trouble All Day - Sailing Across The Pacific
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- Опубліковано 1 вер 2018
- We have reached the breaking point. And by that, I mean the point of this ocean crossing where stuff starts to break. We knew the drama would show up eventually, but we didn’t expect it to come in threes!
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A big THANK YOU to Kent. It must be great to have such a good friend who is always willing to provide advice and guidance in a tight spot. Kudos, Kent!
On UA-cam there are only a handful of shows worthy of following and yours is on top of my list infact a very addictive one indeed. Sure gona miss Cleo 😥
Kent for you guys is like an Astronaut calling NASA. You present the problem and he tries to provide a solution with items on hand. LOL!
Jason is definitely back in the groove in this episode.....knew he would! Lack of a consistent deep sleep can break anyone down, especially when things begin to fail and then even little things become mountains. Been there.
Excellent and enjoyable video. No matter what the weather condition you always manage the appearance of elegant living.
You know the old saying is that Life’s greatest rewards come from the biggest challenges. And it looks like y’all are handling them well and headed for some great rewards!
Good Video...
Nice solution to the break, so cool Kent being available to help at base camp.....what a legend!
best channel for people that wants to sail. at least for me it is. very detailed with sharing sailing experiences. which is very helpful. thanks.
Congrats on over 200K subscribers!
I am truly addicted to your adventures: it's beautiful, enriching, well filmed and narrated.
I too, am an addict. I kept seeing this couple on my sailing news feed and then I finally clicked it and literally, the month of July and August, I watched as soon as I woke up, on my breaks and lunch and pretty much way past my bedtime. I am watching their RV things now and now I want to live in one. Like, everyone pretty much is doing that now. And Singha and t h at other elusive cat are just adorbs.
As an RVer I've been following you since the RV days. I appreciate your enthusiasm for sailing and the destinations are beautiful, but it looks like waaaaay too much work, isolation, nausea, cost, and stress. Keep doing what you enjoy and I'll keep watching, but I'm sticking with my wonderful RV life and will just fly to those exotic locations : )
Not to mention danger. But I guess that's what makes a sailor apart
Bonus. Sunday morning coffee and the Wynns!
Indeed... Here I Sit With My Coffee This Morning Enjoying The Wynns .
I've got my quad venti vanilla latte . mmmm
I love how your sharing the ups and downs literally of life on a boat. Just feels real and honest and I look forward to your Sunday video each week! Fair Winds to the Wynns
Looks exciting! Thanks for the updates!
I love how you see the positive in everything. I've been watching you for a long time now, but this crossing is one of my favourite adventures to follow thus far. So amazed by you two and what you are doing. You are such an inspiration. Thanks for sharing your journey with us!
I LOVE SUNDAYS BECAUSE OF THE WYNN VIDEOS! Prayers for you both while out on those insane waters. You are smart, brave, and tenacious keep up the positivity! Great fix on the boom/traveler!
Great video! I can't believe how adapted to sailing life Nikki is - painting her nails in 3 m seas. Thank you for sharing this journey with us :)
And fixing stuff, sailing, looking immaculate, cooking amazing food. Feeling inadequate here 🙂
I know what you mean :)
Glad you dropped in! Thanks!
You both have turned into great sailors. Great team working together to figure problems out and using each other’s known strengths. You should be very proud of yourselves. I have seen all your videos but this one was incredible.
Exactly why I watch sailing videos. Awesome video. Love the kitties. Makes it seem homey, even in crazy seas and winds.
What a ride! Thanks for the great vid...I felt like this one was extra long! Loved it...stay safe!
The stuff you guys have learned over the last 2 years is amazing! Wow. Love watching your videos. Jason is so funny. Nicki you are one amazing woman-the things that you can do.
Great video! Thanks for sharing the challenges of crossing an ocean.
I was in the Navy for 8 years, 5 years on board two ships. Took a few times to get use to the motion, but after underway watches and daily shipboard maintenance, I was able to handle any type of seas. I can relate to the dull times at sea, however, keep your spirits up. Not too much time on a sailboat, but did go with my brother on his mono hull in the SF Bay and under the Golden Gate Bridge. Also, I never became a Shellback, which makes me a Pollywog! Enjoy your ventures upon the seas and be safe!
Another great Sunday Morning! Love em SO much guys, XO, Kelly
Really great to see what has to be done every day, as life on board is not just plain sailing. Keep up the tremendous coverage and stay safe. Thanks again for sharing your lives with us.
Not long to go you guys. this sailing trip seems to be far your most challenging,pertaining to weather,and rough sea's. you are real sailors in your own rights, and your bravery, courage, keeping your spirits up is just a delight to watch. the experience you gain from each trip must be invaluable,and when i watch your vids, you inspire me so much. i hope and pray its easy sailing from this point, + the videography you guys put out is always on point. see you on land. big luv. xx 'ps'.. remember to strap in, when sea's get rough ( safety first)
maurice brown *
Congrats on the 200k Subs!!!! I have been following you for years and I am pleased to see more traction for your channel and how the journey has changed each of you. :) Keep up the AWESOME journey!!
You both are fearless! Much respect for what you are doing!
Great to see you overcoming your problems. Crossing the Pacific - its amazing to watch
You guys are so happy it's contagious. True thing about boats always breaking.
Your videos never fail to inform in some unique way. To me, this one illustrates the vasty power of the ocean and how alone you are when something like a bilge pump threatens you. It was amazing how you were able to communicate the immensity of the wind and swells. This is a subtle but fabulous episode. Thank you for sharing your adventure.
Happy halfway! You two are such a great team and so well prepared.
It's so comforting to see stuff break on your boat too. It seems we ALWAYS have something unexpected break on ours. The worst one was the motor stopped while headed back to the marina. The sun was setting, we still had a good 1-2hours to go and we could not trust the wind to get us back, let alone dock with just the sails. So we had the genoa out and headed towards a nearby island. Pulled in the genoa, dropped two anchors and prayed to the sea gods we would stop before hitting the shore. One anchor took and was enough to keep us in place long enough to get towed to a dock nearby. So as awful as it is to have stuff break onboard, know you're not alone! Glad nothing too bad broke though.
You guys are great been watching you from the beginning.. Please be safe out there...
Coming back to this older video that has a bunch of info. I am pleasantly surprised the minion is so stable in the rough seas. Getting projects done, flying fish 🐟 and all. All that work is so worth it. I love the way they work together. Great to see all aspects of sailing-worrh every minute!!
Please be safe, you never know when a rogue wave may appear. Wear your harnesses and PDF's and strap in, please. I love your casual natures however I have spent years sailing and have been surprised on more than one occasion. With Love sv/MoonShadow
Thom Walker. Great comment and I totally concur! The last photo I saw of Nikki was cleaning the sugar scoop off with a handled brush in the middle of the Ocean with no harness or PFD! YIKES! Ö
Super old...
@@geraldhenrickson7472 Mr Walker's comments were very kindly stated and shouldn't have triggered you in any way shape or form. Why is it that when somebody brings up a legitimate safety issue you feel the need to shame and denigrate that person? That's a really disturbing recurring personality trait on your part I've noticed.
G Henric
Hi there this is BJ just hi a rider Delos
You two are doing great. No one can appreciate your situation in rough seas unless you've felt the touch of mother nature. You will treasure more those calmer days after the storm. I sailed with 284 men and it was in a storm that ripped steel doors of the back of the ship.. I'm gonna just come right out and say it. I think your next adventure should be on the crew to Mars.
I have to say that I really enjoy your video's. Thanks so much for making them available.
What a pleasure to watch you guys. Thrilling!!
Wow lotsa gremlins...love the videos...safe travels!
You guys are an inspiration, the fact that you’re laughing at 3 AM in the morning while working on the boat, I’m not sure I can be that happy.
I just found your channel and spent almost all of Sunday watching your videos. You guys are awesome and brave and I can see the struggle to stay positive and keep that smile on your faces. Absolute huge fan
What fun! You are gaining experience. The only way to get comfortable with wind and waves is to sail. It gets less threatening as you get comfortable with it. Great job.
Love an early video on Sunday morning! Safe travels!
Your level of upbeat is astounding. Stay cool and safe.
Love your Channel since looooong Time. Youre great People! Thanks for sharing!
You guys are amazing!
Love the reef boogie Jason. Good fix on the bilge and rigging. Days do run together when there's let up in the weather. Glad it's clear and more than half way. Thanks for sharing guys.
Awesome you are over half way now. Someday I hope to be a brave as you guys are. You might not know how everything works still, but you both do an amazing job of troubleshooting problems and finding solutions. Here's to hoping the seas are kind to you. Love watching you guys.
Great job, thanks....
my heart is in panic mode just watching u on deck not strapped in... please be ware of the comfort of sea travel and the lull a long distance trip can produce ... there is ALWAYS the danger of mob in those sea states and anything from a slippery deck to tripping on a line or simply loosing your balance cld be disasterous... take care, strap in, and arrive safely..
After that many days at sea with just the two of them they are surely not at their peak alertness. PFD at the minimum while on deck. Harness is like your seat belt. Sure you wouldn't drive to the store without yours on would you>
A Conneely. Thanks for your comment but I believe your reasoning is a tad flawed. Like S/V Yarika Sailing said...you wouldn't drive to the store without your seat-belts. And yes, maybe the odds of Nikki falling off the boat are far less than getting in an accident driving in traffic. However once it happens, its all over and the fat lady will sing. There's no way Jason could ever spot and get that boat turned around. Her beautiful head (that's the only thing visible once shes in the water) would be out of site after one swell came up on the back of the boat. Even if you had a spotter and their only job was to point and watch where Nikki fell over...there's still very little chance Jason can do a figure 8 and get back to where she was. This is clearly why people should wear a PFD and be clipped in. And, also have a personal AIS MOB in their PFD in case one of the other systems fail. If you're clipped in and go overboard with a PFD on, you will still mostly likely be lost at see. You must have redundant system. There's no such thing as being TOO SAFE! Ü
fuckjaface I agree but how do you get that point across. I and others have tried many times but they just keep doing it. Ö
Kumbaya...kumbaya...oh Lord, Kumbaya. I am trying to sleep so ya'll have to continue this debate 2morrow. No more fighting. Glass of water RN.
i am so pleased to have started this thread... i have been a life long sailor and have been at sea on passage... i know how "normal" being on a boat becomes over time and letting the safety regs slip is so easy.. but sleep depravation can make the most agile athlete hiccup and without a tether hooked onto a secure spot , disaster is only a nano second away...it never hurts to hook in but hurts forever if you loose someone overboad... and YES a mob in that sea state with only one person left onboard to search and rescue is a death sentence.. sail safe , arrive happy, and go again and again.. nothing on earth, in my humble opinion, replicates the joy of sailing.
Nice fix. Well thought out.
really enjoyed this video of the voyage! safe travels and hold fast!
Ah, Wynnday and more adventure. Thank you for sharing. You guys are the best.
Wynnday. I love it and I love all the comments also.
Great video guys
I had my steering chain snap at 23h30 in 30 knots of wind one night on my Leopard 40. Lucky the boat was well balanced to she was sailing straight while I used some dyneema to tie the broken chain together for the night. In the morning I used my small Drimel grinder to remove a link and join the chain and put it together again. These things happen and it’s great and satisfying to sort things out and sail on. Yes I’m sure Kent is proud of you guys a year on hey. !
It looks like mother nature is trying to break you, Jason I think you got this dude.🍻🍺👏🖒😁cheers
Thank you for sharing.
Love watching your videos! You both are amazing! What an adventure!
Just another great video. Makes my day always. Dreaming of the open ocean
I've missed you two. Thanks for the post. You give me joy and make me want to live.
And eat ice cream, right. I know me too. Literally , I am not d pressed anymore.
You guys have got to be grateful for Kent; and he has got to be proud of you both, too, for what you have learned and are putting into practice. It makes his efforts worth his while.
Yeah like how many boat buyers can call their broker and get advice on how to fix their boat in the middle of the Pacific?! Kent is the BEST!
they were so blessed to get Kent for a broker
You folks are amazing.!
Great reefing tip! Thank You!
The suspense! The excitement! Thrills and chills and you lived through it! This video deserves an award so Nicki gets an “atta girl!” And Jason gets an “atta boy!”! So you have an award winning video!
You guys always put a smile on my face🙂
I miss sailing so much. Honestly, this is what I want to do once I am done school.
awesome awesome vid guys loved it ...peace out
You lucky bastard! You found a mate that shares your passion for sailing, keeps herself looking gorgeous and is mechanically brilliant. Well done mate. 👍
Well.....I need more Dramamine, but I love it when Sunday comes.
Love watching you sail
I know the camera does not show how big the waves are per se, yet from experience, when a wave rolls by and all I can see is sky, I know where you are !! Been there, done that, have the
T-shirt and the hat !! LOL . Again, B.R.A.V.O. !! 👍👌👊💖✨
I just love it when you all go a bit crazy after a long time at sea:)
I find the whole idea of sailing very romantic and romanticized, but my inner ears fluid is doing somersaults just from watching your video! Thankfully you had each other and you still had plenty of timer with your incredible cats!
Sailing adventures on the high seas !!! Wow. Impressed with the resolutions and backups. Look forward to your next vid! :).
A bit of nasty weather always keeps you on your toes, wouldn't be sailing otherwise! It's wonderful that you can be in the middle of the Pacific and calmly having your morning coffee with everything neat and tidy. Great preparation for this trip.
Gone with the winds, waves, etc. great video!!!
Thanks for All your video looks like you are having fun even though you have a few problems. Steve.
As an old salty, may I say the main traveller repair is excellent. Keep up the good work and amazing videos. ❤️❤️❤️
1. You desperately need to grease all the bearings, preferably with a moly grease as soon as possible. WD-40 is a very temporary fix, and actually washes away real grease. Also, one of the chains on the steering seems to be too tight. 2. The "fan blade" is called an impeller. 3. A temporary traveler can be rigged with line and a pulley, if you want more speed.
Yes this is right. WD 40 or CRC are not lubricants. They are actually oil and water dispersants originally designed for electronics. They are regularly used to free things up but once it dries it has no lubrication properties and whatever it's been used on will start to rust very quickly. I'd use a similar aerosol can of motor bike chain lube for applications like you were working on. It's easy to apply and used judiciously will not make a mess and will adhere to where you want it. A correctly tightened motor bike chain should have about 25mm of movement from the direct line between sprockets. You don't have any suspension to allow for with your steering gear so you won't need that much but the chain should have some give between sprockets so as not to over work the bearings on the sprockets.
Yep agreed and while might get away with WD-40 on land for awhile, in that ocean air which will only enhance the rust not something you want to let go for long time without greasing them back up.
Tbone MC I really dig the Teflon bike sprays. They seem to last the longest! Good call!
I just got a mini PH D from reading this... Ya'll R awesome.
Nailed it
Hi folks, congrats on your film. This is all you can expect from an Ocean's crossing.... Usual routine at sea....Thanks for sharing!
Great content. Love the wave shots....awesome x
Now where is that adventurous spirit we have grown to love? Full sails lets get her up on one pontoon.
Captains log day ten: Jason has gone loopy and is dancing to the waves. No known cure.
Great problem solving on the traveler!
Yes. I freaked out when I saw that damage. Don't step on the broken part.
You guys rock!! Your so brave.
Joan Stump “you’re so brave”
Awesome video....we are sitting here watching and can't imagine how you can stay at sea so far for so long! Keep the spirits up and the great work! :)
Well I just binged watched all the salling.... Head to the beginning of it all👍😄
So good to see you both! Can’t wait till you get thru your crossing! Lol I’ve got my husband watching you with me now! Be safe! You guys are inspiring💕
Hey guys - looks like you getting closer to us now - Terry and Yola joining us tomorrow in New Caledonia and wish you were here to see them.
Great video guys - a very tiring trip and you guys kept your spirits high which makes you great sailors.
Sending you love - Brent and Ana
WTG Nikki and Jason, you two are tops! Makes me want to up my game in landlocked KC!!!
Be safe out there. I have to admit that I enjoyed the RV videos much more than the sailing so good luck.
Straight up adventure!
i just cant with how cute singa is
I just happened on your site! I am a boater, not a sailor but it's addicting to watch! Truly enjoy sharing in your adventure! Be safe out there!
A vicarious fan. Thx
You two are a good example for the rest of sitting around sipping coffee to get off our butts and do something challenging today.
Always enjoy watching, Sunday never comes soon enough. I'd be scared out in that water and worried sick about breaking down in the middle of the ocean. We know you made it safely. Until next time stay safe and enjoy.
You guys are great troubleshooters!
Is that still fun? The RV world awaits your return - nothing has replaced you guys on land yet!
obsessed with your lifestyle. i wish you guys had more time lapses of the morning sun rises (or sunsets) but love the views, God is such an amazing artist.
Love you guys. Noticed the increase in colorful language 😂 as the days go on. Can’t help but feel this boat is going bye bye soon after this adventure. Seems so arduous with a crew of 2. Sending you guys plenty of positive energy. You both are awesome for keeping your heads through the many challenges.