# Gone With The Wynns
> A couple of explorers, modern-day documentarians, and cultivators of curiosity.
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## Pages
- [We're Jason & Nikki Wynn](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/about.md) - We're Jason & Nikki Wynn We’ve been chasing our curiosity around the world on wheels and keels since 2011. Why? Because curiosity is the key to unlocking life. It pushes us outside our comfort zone, softens our assumptions, and helps us embrace the great unknown. The more we let our curiosity lead…
- [Alaska Bound](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/alaska-canada-adventures.md) - THE GREAT ALASKAN ROAD TRIP IS THE ULTIMATE RV ADVENTURE, BUT IT’S ALSO ONE OF THE MOST INTIMIDATING. Whether you choose to go by the Alaskan Marine Highway via ferries, through the Canadian Rockies or go for the whole enchilada, it’s an epic road trip. Traversing through some of the USA and Canada…
- [Stories](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/blog.md) - Life Is An Adventure It doesn’t matter what form of travel or how far you go, just that you do. We’re given an unknown and finite amount of time in life, which is why it’s important not to squander it away. In pursuit of not squandering, we’re dedicated to acquiring experiences and finding the exot…
- [composting toilet](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/composting-toilet-5f91de84413236f39dcb7345.md) - [vc_row background_style=”dark”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Composting Toilet It doesn’t use any water, environmentally friendly and we don’t have to worry about a stinkin’ black tank! A composting toilet is one of the best off the grid mods we’ve made. Sound too good to be true? Click on any of th…
- [MEET SAILING VESSEL CURIOSITY](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/curiosity-sailboat.md) - CURIOSITY² was a 2023 HH44 Sailing Catamaran. We documented everything from the build process, to handover and our short time living aboard. But, it wasn’t all smooth sailing after we took delivery. Of course, all new boats have teething issues, especially with new designs or the first few boats of…
- [Disclaimer & Privacy Policy](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/disclaimer.md) - Disclaimer, Privacy Policy, Warning, Notice and anything else Legalish This is GoneWithTheWynns.com …in the random case you’ve forgotten where you are. (It happens to the best of us, especially after a few rums.) It is owned and operated by us, Jason and Nikki Wynn. We’re not big on bureaucracy but…
- [FAQ](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/faq.md) - FAQ’s Or…The Stuff we get asked most often We’ve done a few Q&A’s over the years. You can check those out here: https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/category/qa And just for fun, here is a blast from the past interview from our RV’ing days. It answers some of the common questions… Most common questions…
- [Hello](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/hello.md) - [vc_row][vc_column] setREVStartSize({c: 'rev_slider_1_1',rl:[1240,1024,778,480],el:[],gw:[1920],gh:[520],type:'hero',justify:'',layout:'fullwidth',mh:"0"}); var revapi1, tpj; function revinit_revslider11() { jQuery(function() { tpj = jQuery; revapi1 = tpj("#rev_slider_1_1"); if(revapi1==undefined |…
- [HELLO](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/home.md) - HELLO WE’RE JASON AND NIKKI WYNN. We’ve been chasing our curiosity around the world on wheels and keels since 2011. Why? Because curiosity is the key to unlocking life. It pushes us outside our comfort zone, softens our assumptions, and helps us embrace the great unknown. The more we let our curios…
- [OFF GRID LIVING](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/living-off-grid-rv-sailboat.md) - OFF GRID LIVING We spend weeks away from civilization and sometimes land. Managing our resources is a must and we’re always looking for new and better ways to do so. SELF RELIANCE + SUSTAINABILITY = FREEDOM Self-reliance is what lets us wander far from easy access, cell service, and well-worn paths…
- [Make Money & Travel](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/make-money-travel.md) - Travel as lifestyle, not a vacation This Make Money and Travel series exists as a source of inspiration. Sharing examples of real people around the world making a living, with no fixed office and the freedom to roam, proves where there is a will, there is a way.
- [roy the RV](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/roy-the-rv.md) - Meet Roy While we’ve only been full time on the road since 2010, we’ve had quite the progression of RV’s leading up to our full time lifestyle. We have owned and traveled in a 1985 VW Camper, a 2009 31ft Damon Avanti and a 2010 32ft Monaco Vesta. Now here we are with a rear engine 2014 33ft Fleetwo…
- [Van & RV Life](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/rvin.md) - Be it an RV or a Van, it is your ride anywhere, anytime with no flight or hotel reservations to be booked. We wanted to take an epic road trip around North America. So, we decided to make the road our home.
- [Sailing](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/sailing.md) - Exploring the world like its 1492.
- [solar power](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/solar.md) - [vc_row background_style=”dark”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Solar Power Solar power is our main source of electricity and we’ve learned way more about it over the years than we ever imagined! From our current sailboat and past RV Solar Setups to explanations on what it is and how it works, we try t…
- [Our Gear](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/store.md) - Any grand adventure requires gear we can trust. Especially when we are far, far away from civilization. These guides feature the best of our arsenal, the gear we wished we had and occasionally tips on what to avoid.
- [Thank You for the Love](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/thanks-for-the-real-love.md) - [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Thank You For The Love! Your transaction has been completed, and a receipt for your contribution has been emailed to you. Log into your PayPal account to view transaction details. Creating and sharing our lives/adventures with the world is loads of fun, but it’s…
- [Creators at Work 🧑‍💻](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/tip-jar.md) - We feel (and hope you do too!) that our stories provide value. Whether that’s the entertainment or the information. If you like what you see, there are lots of ways you can show your support.
- [wild camping](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/wild-camping.md) - [vc_row background_style=”dark”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Wild Camping We love being out in the wild. While staying in a campground with lots of amenities and full hookups has its allure, our absolute favorite type of camping is Boondocking or as we like to say, Wild Camping![/vc_column_text][/vc…
- [windy the RV](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/windy-the-rv.md) - [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Meet Windy She was our full time home on wheels February 2011 – December 2013 We are eco-conscious people and let’s face it, traveling in an RV doesn’t seem like the most eco-friendly way to go. But, the industry has evolved since your grandparents’ gas guzzling…

## Posts
- [Is England Beating France at Its Own Game?](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/is-england-beating-france-at-its-own-game.md) - One of our favorite things about boat life (aka, slow travel) is discovering all the things we don't yet know we're missing. Which brings us to English bubbles. We've been cruising along the coast of England for months now, happily exploring little harbors, meeting interesting people, and doing our…
- [Hiding From The Wind, Up a River](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/hiding-from-the-wind-up-a-river.md) - Hiding up a river from the wind is something sailors have done since forever. But to be more specific, we're in The River Dart. Which has a long maritime and naval history including even the Mayflower. So, weather and FOMO being what it is, we decided to see how far we could take our little electri…
- [Fix One Thing, Break Another](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/fix-one-thing-break-another.md) - We’ve only been cruising aboard UNDRA for a couple of months, and most of that time we’ve had friends and family aboard. So when we finally found ourselves alone, with nowhere we had to be, it was time to start working through the growing list of little mysteries, maintenance jobs and things that j…
- [Change of plans...](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/change-of-plans.md)
- [These Waves Hit Harder Than Expected](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/these-waves-hit-harder-than-expected.md) - You know the old saying, “A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor”? Well, that’s what today’s passage was all about. For the first time, we really get to see how UNDRA behaves when things get sporty, and where our own comfort limits begin. Because if 10 years of sailing around the world have taugh…
- [We Had No Idea England Was Like This](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/no-idea-england-was-like-this.md) - We have had a very incomplete picture of England. We immediately think London, royalty and castles. Then quaint countryside, pubs, fish n chips and sticky toffee pudding. We certainly did not think of striking white cliffs, rugged coastlines or dinosaur-lined beaches. But the Jurassic Coast is full…
- [Mom’s First Adventure Aboard Our Explorer Yacht](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/moms-first-explorer-yacht.md) - We spend a lot of time thinking and planning our next destination. The route, what we'll do when we get there… But the reality is, the place is only a small part of it. What really makes a place memorable is who we get to share it with. So having Jason's mom Mary here in England makes everything fe…
- [Just The Two of Us...](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/just-the-two-of-us.md)
- [One Design Problem Is Limiting Our Entire Boat](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/problem-limiting-our-entire-boat.md) - We love this boat. We love the space, the ruggedness, and how capable she feels. But there's one deceptively small problem that is holding up a whole list of bigger plans. Our dinghy. This little boat is our work truck. It gets us to shore, hauls groceries and gear, and lets us explore all the plac…
- [Why We've Been Quiet](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/why-weve-been-quiet.md)
- [We'll Never Look at Honey the Same Again](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/never-look-at-honey-the-same.md) - This is one of my favorite types of experiences to share. Where one of you, who already knows how much we love digging into a place, extends an invitation that is simply too good to pass up. Not just, "You should visit this place." More like, "You need to do this." That is exactly what happened her…
- [We Invited a Family to Live on Our Boat for a Month](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/family-for-a-month.md) - As you already know, we bought this boat at auction after she sat unused for over two years. After a big round of upgrades and repairs, we're only a couple of weeks into properly cruising and living aboard UNDRA. We are still learning her systems, discovering her quirks, and figuring out routines t…
- [Secure Accessories For Boat & Van Life](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/magnetic-accessories-boat-van.md) - I have a slight obsession with magnets and tape. Ok, more specifically neodymium magnets and nano tape. Mostly because after so many years of van and boat life, its my favorite way to secure something without having to bolt or glue it down. Nano Tape Nano tape comes in all different thicknesses and…
- [Inside Our 50ft Aluminum Explorer Yacht](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/inside-our-50ft-aluminum-explorer-yacht.md) - We could have filmed a tour six months ago. But it wouldn't have been this tour. Back then, she was a stranger. A boat we won at auction (still can't quite believe we did that), full of systems we hadn't tested, cabinets we hadn't opened, and quirks we hadn't yet discovered. Now, she is UNDRA, and…
- [Crossing the World’s Busiest Ocean Highway](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/busiest-ocean-highway.md) - We’ve crossed a lot of ocean, and generally, once we leave the shore, that’s when the stress begins to fade. The ocean can feel like a wide-open playground. But zoom out on the charts over the English Channel and it looks like utter chaos. Ferries running on schedules. Cargo ships holding their lan…
- [Our Full Dinghy Setup & Must Haves](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/our-full-dinghy-setup.md) - Whether you're shopping for your own dinghy setup or just curious about what works for us, this guide covers our complete setup from the core vessel to essential safety gear, here's everything we use and why it matters. The Tender When we bought UNDRA, she came with a Talamex tender. A fine enough…
- [A Different Kind of Boat Life](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/a-different-kind-of-boat-life.md) - We didn’t set out to buy a motor yacht. That feels a little strange to say, even now, six months into owning one. For the past ten years, sailing was the way we moved through the world. It shaped our plans, our patience, our weather windows, and, honestly, a good chunk of our identity. But life afl…
- [The Last Thing Standing Between Us and Open Water](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/the-last-thing.md) - Sea trial. It's the one day we actually want a little drama on the water and, of course, we get a suspiciously polite sea. Lovely for a picnic on deck. Less helpful when you're trying to test the one system designed to tame the roll. There are some boat projects that feel optional. Nice-to-have or…
- [We're Live Tracking!](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/were-live-tracking.md)
- [This Cost a Fortune... We Removed It Anyway](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/this-cost-a-fortune-we-removed-it-anyway.md) - After a month at the boatyard (well, four months total), UNDRA is finally back in the water. The whole reason for this haul out was simple: we wanted to shape UNDRA into the boat we believe she can be. That meant adding a few things we felt were missing for true bluewater cruising... and removing a…
- [Update From The Engine Room](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/update-from-the-engine-room.md)
- [Tool Bag Essentials](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/tool-bag.md) - There are sooo many tools you MIGHT need on a boat. It's easy to get swept up in thinking: I better buy this just in case. But those three words, just in case, can rule your life on a boat. Before you know it you're carrying a thousand pounds of (debatably) unnecessary tools, spare pumps, paints, o…
- [We Finally Brought the Last Pieces Home](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/the-last-pieces-home.md) - We're back at home (excited I can say that we have one), and right now our home is sitting inside a shed in the Netherlands. We only had a few days to check in on the projects (which yes, are behind schedule) before we had to leave again. Because we still had unfinished business in the Philippines.…
- [600 Miles Across the Most Feared Ocean on Earth](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/600-miles-drake-passage.md) - Well friends, this is it. Our final chapter from Antarctica. After a month of icebergs, penguins, whales, wild weather, and some of the most surreal landscapes we have ever laid eyes on… it was finally time to point Icebird north and begin the long sail back to South America. But of course, leaving…
- [Tender Package....](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/tender-package.md)
- [We Didn't Expect This in Antarctica](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/we-didnt-expect-this-in-antarctica.md) - It's not a definable aha moment, but somewhere along the way, what we came to see started fading into the background and something else took over. We came to Antarctica for the ice and the wildlife. And we have had plenty of both. What we didn't expect was just how much our small crew would affect…
- [The Antarctica Most People Never Get to See](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/antarctica-most-never-get-to-see.md) - After Deception Island, we thought we'd recalibrated. That we understood Antarctica isn't a place you can anticipate. But no amount of Attenborough documentaries or YouTube rabbit holes can prepare you for what it actually feels like to be here. It's not just different. It's like living on a differ…
- [Update From The Boat Yard](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/update-from-the-boat-yard.md)
- [We Sailed Into an ACTIVE VOLCANO…in Antarctica!](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/sailed-into-an-active-volcano.md) - When Cath told us the entrance is called Neptune's Bellows, that probably should have given us pause. But it didn't. We pointed Icebird straight at the crack in the cliffside that sailors missed for years. Because you can't see it unless you are directly in front of it. That's the thing about Decep…
- [Most Boats Can't Handle This (full tour)](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/sailboat-in-antarctica.md) - Before Antarctica smacks us in the face, we felt we should properly introduce you to this small, floating decision we’ve made. Her name is Icebird. She’s a 60 foot expedition sailboat, captained by Cath, who’s spent 23 years down here and carries it like someone who’s already met the worst this pla…
- [Ground Tackle: Docking, Mooring & Anchoring](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/ground-tackle.md) - If all the biohackers and medical podcasts have taught us anything, it's that sleep is super important. And good sleep, starts with being damned sure your boat is secure and isn't going anywhere. Because none of us want the nightmare of busting off the dock in a storm, or dragging anchor and landin…
- [Getting to Antarctica Did NOT Go As Planned](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/getting-to-antarctica.md) - A year ago, Antarctica was just a dream we put out into the universe. Then one of you introduced us to Captain Cath, and suddenly it was real. Flights booked, bags packed, Curiosity Crew assembled. But Antarctica doesn't care about your plans. What was supposed to be a quick overnight in Punta Aren…
- [Behind The Scenes: Antarctica, Argentina & What's Next](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/behind-the-scenes-antarctica-argentina-whats-next.md)
- [We have to leave 😬 (but let the upgrades begin!)](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/we-have-to-leave-upgrades-begin.md) - We've officially maxed out our time in Europe, which means, ready or not, we have to leave. And the problem? The boat is definitely not ready. The kicker is, we must be gone for at least 90 days. And that's time we didn't want to waste. So, we're not just prepping UNDRA (pronounced OON-drah) to sit…
- [We Accidentally Took Our Boat Into an Ice Field](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/is-this-boat-ice-proof.md) - You know that feeling when you’re technically allowed to do the thing… but maybe shouldn’t be? That was us. We headed out on the water to troubleshoot some navigation gear. Boring stuff really. The water was calm, the sun was shining and it was beautiful. We even stopped for a little photoshoot. Th…
- [Adventure in Progress (Antarctica)](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/adventure-in-progress-antarctica.md)
- [The Invisible Problem That Can Destroy A Boat (stray current)](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/corrosion-test.md) - We bought UNDRA (OON-drah) at auction. No survey, no sea trial. And there was one thing we couldn’t stop thinking about… the electrical system. More specifically, stray current (hello PTSD). It’s the invisible killer of boats. It doesn’t care how new your wiring is, how expensive your systems are,…
- [Antarctica…but first](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/antarctica-but-first.md)
- [Stuck in Maritime Purgatory (Re-Naming Our Boat)](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/maritime-purgatory.md) - We’ve been keeping a secret… sort of. For months now, our boat has been living a double life, caught somewhere between bureaucracy and ancient maritime tradition. This week, we’re finally revealing her new name, the meaning behind it, and why we technically can’t make it official just yet. It’s a n…
- [Boat Life Below Freezing](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/boat-life-below-freezing.md) - Here's something strange. It's freezing outside, the wind is blowing 30 knots, snow is piling up everywhere, and we're... comfortable?! On a boat?! For two people who spent the last decade chasing tropical weather in minimal clothing, this is new territory. We half expected to be layered up and mis…
- [Robbed…And It Forced Us To Simplify](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/robbed-and-it-forced-us-to-simplify.md) - A couple months ago we were robbed in Amsterdam. Our camera was stolen, along with half a terabyte of footage. 😭 It sucked. But that's not what this video is about. We've since replaced the gear, and in the process, something unexpected happened. The way we capture our adventures has shifted. We'v…
- [All Our Photo & Video Gear](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/photo-video-gear.md) - We’ve been documenting our nomadic life for well over a decade now (gulp), and we’re pretty picky about our gear. Our camera needs are directly tied to our shooting style and lifestyle. Let me explain… ADVENTURE FILMMAKING We’re travelers who live on a boat, sometimes a van and sometimes out of a b…
- [What It's Like to Captain a 50ft Explorer Yacht](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/what-its-like-to-captain-a-50ft-explorer-yacht.md)
- [MAIDEN VOYAGE - The Start of Our Next Chapter](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/maiden-voyage-the-start-of-our-next-chapter.md) - Maiden Voyages Still Make Our Hearts Race We’ve sailed across oceans and have lived aboard for nearly a decade. And yet… when we untied the lines this time, our hearts were pumping like it was the first time. This isn’t just another departure, it is the start of an entirely new chapter. A boat we b…
- [Winter Boat Life ❄️ The Upgrade We Need](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/winter-boat-life-the-upgrade-we-need.md)
- [First Sea Trial After 2 Years at the Dock!](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/first-sea-trial-after-2-years-at-the-dock.md) - After two years sitting still, we finally did it, we got this boat off the dock. But not before discovering why boats really don’t like being ignored. What started as a simple “one last thing” turned into a deep dive. Dead batteries, corrosion mysteries, and the kind of troubleshooting that reminds…
- [Our First Christmas Market (& A Thank You)](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/our-first-christmas-market-a-thank-you.md) - We found Santa in The Netherlands! After years of dreaming about European Christmas markets, we're finally wandering through our first one in The Hague. Couldn't let the moment pass without sharing it with you. Sending lots of love, Nikki and Jason
- [We Bought an Auction Boat…But Does It Even Work?](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/auction-boat-but-does-it-work.md) - After the chaos of the Baja 1000, we're back in the Netherlands facing a very different kind of challenge: finding out if our auction boat actually works. The truth is, we don’t really know yet. The boat only has 48 hours on the engine, just enough for commissioning and delivery. And since its deli…
- [behind the scenes](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/behind-the-scenes-dec-2025.md)
- [The Most Dangerous Ride of Our Lives: Baja 1000](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/most-dangerous-baja-1000.md) - The Baja 1000 is approximately 1000 miles of endless possibilities for bad decisions. Also known as, an adventure. It is the toughest off road race in the world with hundreds of miles of brutal desert, mountains, and coastal terrain, that only about 40% of teams even finish. With zero experience, w…
- [ROBBED! How We Were Targeted by Thieves](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/targeted-by-thieves.md) - We’ve traveled for over a decade without anything like this ever happening… until now. Our camera and most of our Baja 1000 footage were stolen in seconds. This video shares the full story and what we've learned so hopefully this doesn't happen to you. While we are gutted about the loss of our best…
- [Thankful To Have A Home!](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/thankful-to-have-a-home.md)
- [The Riskiest Boat Purchase Ever! No Survey. No Sea Trial.](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/the-riskiest-boat-purchase-ever.md) - We’ve made a lot of wild decisions over our years of travel… but nothing compares to this. After months of searching for the perfect go anywhere, high latitude vessel, we ended up buying the one boat we never thought we’d own. And we bought it at auction without ever starting the engine, doing a su…
- [New Boat, Baja 1000 & Sailing Antarctica!](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/new-boat-baja-1000-antarctica.md) - This year is shaping up to be the most ambitious one we’ve ever taken on. Between desert racing, a surprise shift in our sailing plans, and a cold-weather expedition we never imagined would happen, everything in our world seems to be accelerating at once. We’ve been juggling major decisions, unexpe…
- [Rare Crew Opportunity & Once in a Lifetime Expedition!](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/rare-crew-opportunity.md)
- [It's Decision Time! Choosing Our Explorer Yacht](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/choosing-our-explorer-yacht.md) - After six months, countless miles, and what feels like a hundred boats later… it’s decision making time. We’ve toured and sailed everything from sleek catamarans to sturdy steel explorer yachts. We've tested, learned, and challenged almost every idea we've had about life at sea. And somewhere betwe…
- [Owning a 103 Year Old Vessel: Dream or Madness?](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/owning-a-103-year-old-vessel.md) - Stepping aboard Argonaut II felt like stepping into a Jules Verne novel. Brass gauges, an air-start engine, and stories carved into every plank. This 103-year-old yacht has lived many lives: corporate cruiser, mission boat, private explorer, and now, a floating time capsule sailing the Pacific Nort…
- [Shenanigans, Boat Shopping and Other Stuff](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/shenanigans-boat-shopping-and-other-stuff.md)
- [The Ultimate Explorer Yacht Test](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/the-ultimate-explorer-yacht-test.md) - The final test is here, and Mother Nature decided to show up. After weeks of suspiciously calm seas in Alaska and the first part of BC, we finally got what we came for! Big waves, strong winds, and the answer to our biggest question: are stabilizers on a monohull really better than a catamaran? Thi…
- [What It's Actually Like, at Sea, on an Explorer Yacht](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/testing-an-explorer-yacht.md) - We’re about halfway through our journey from Alaska to Puget Sound, and it’s time to put our assumptions about explorer yachts to the test. On the surface, these boats are big, bold, and undeniably capable. The EarthRoamer of the sea. But do they also live up to the "motorboat" stereotypes of being…
- [Our First Passage on an Explorer Yacht](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/first-explorer-yacht.md) - We're wanting to take on high latitude fjords and glaciers with our next floating home, which means we need a proper explorer yacht (sail or motor). And shopping for a vessel dockside is like judging a restaurant by its menu. You get a sense of the possibilities, but you're missing the most importa…
- [Come Hang With Us!](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/come-hang-with-us.md)
- [Million Dollar Yacht or Affordable Explorer?](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/million-dollar-yacht-or-affordable-explorer.md) - Last week we stepped aboard a 1965 vintage yacht, but this week? Totally different story. We check out two serious explorer yachts that actually make sense for what we're planning. One that's practically brand new (and way beyond what we can spend) and another that's older but feels like something…
- [Alaska! (and other big news)](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/alaska-and-other-big-news.md)
- [Reality Check: Could This 1965 Classic Be Our Next Boat?](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/1965-classic-fedship.md) - We found ourselves completely smitten with this gorgeous 1965 classic yacht in the Netherlands! With stunning teak decks, beautiful wood details, and that timeless vintage charm, she's everything we love about classic boats. But is she the right liveaboard vessel for us? Is she right for the high l…
- [Are We Buying Another Boat? (Life Update + What's Next)](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/are-we-buying-another-boat-life-update-whats-next.md) - The big question we keep getting is: “Are you two buying another boat?” The short answer is yes. In this week’s video, we share what’s been happening behind the scenes, the types of boats we’re considering (and why), and what this next chapter of our journey could look like. It’s part life update,…
- [Self-Drive Safari: The Unfiltered Reality of Doing It Yourself](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/on-safari-no-guides.md) - We thought, how hard could it be to take ourselves on an African safari? Turns out, when the trip starts with a dead battery, black smoke, and zero professional guidance, the answer is: pretty wild. From lions and giraffes to hippos and crocs, and even one very elusive leopard, we explored what fel…
- [How This Remote Ugandan Village Lives Completely Off-Grid](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/inside-a-local-community-in-uganda.md) - We're back with part two of our Uganda series, and this one takes us even deeper into the country. Our destination? Teddy's home village in the Mindi district. A place where school happens under trees, bricks are made by hand, and everyone knows everyone. It felt like we were exploring the African…
- [Boat Shopping is in Full Force](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/boat-shopping-is-in-full-force.md)
- [Not What We Expected From Africa](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/cup-of-something-unexpected.md) - Six Texans. Two vehicles that probably shouldn't have passed inspection. One Ugandan (Teddy) who's been waxing on about his home country for years. Not exactly our typical Wynns intro—but then again, this wasn’t our typical trip. We’ve been dreaming up this African adventure for over a year now, al…
- [This Village Has No Roads - Only Canals and Boats](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/no-roads-only-boats.md) - What if I told you there's a village where cars are completely banned, roads were never built and everyone travels by boat? Welcome to Giethoorn, Netherlands - a place so unique it feels like stepping into a fairy tale. This isn't some tourist attraction built for show... it's a real village where…
- [Uganda Update & Meet The Wynnterns](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/uganda-update-meet-the-wynnterns.md)
- [ALASKA to PATAGONIA: Our First Look at an Explorer Yacht](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/alaska-to-patagonia-explorer-yacht.md) - We’ve said we’re open to all seafaring possibilities for our next big adventure, and we meant it. From sails to steel, we’re exploring every option for a...wait for it...pause for effect...Alaska to Patagonia journey. Which means we need a vessel fit for pole to pole extreme conditions and all the…
- [Real Time Update, Uganda Be Kidding Me!](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/real-time-update-uganda-be-kidding-me.md)
- [DIY Adventure Van - Our Stealth Base Camp](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/stealth-van-build.md) - Our Stealthy Adventure Van Is Finally Taking Shape! We’ve been chasing our curiosity around the world on wheels and keels since 2010. But it's always been one or the other. Camper or sailboat. And now...well, we're aiming to do both simultaneously 🚐⛵. We’re building a stealthy little base camp on…
- [Sailing The Dreamiest Hybrid Electric Catamaran](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/60-solar-hybrid-electric-catamaran.md) - When Xquisite invited us to go for a test sail on their Solar 60, we thought "why not?" - even though it's WAY beyond our budget! 😅 At $3.6 million this isn't just any catamaran, it's a fully loaded home and adventure base camp like nothing we've seen before. In fact, we kept marveling at the fact…
- [Hello From Newport](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/hello-from-newport.md)
- [A Floating Commune for Sailors?](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/a-floating-commune-for-sailors.md) - We kept hearing rumors about this mysterious sailing community in the Bahamas. A marina and full service yacht community that borders on utopian. A place where they have supposedly solved almost every pain point of boat ownership. It all sounded a little... too perfect. But we just kept hearing abo…
- [An Unexpected 3 Days In Türkiye](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/an-unexpected-3-days-in-turkiye.md) - Istanbul wasn't on our radar but when a last minute invitation came, we couldn't say no. We've said "yes" to a lot of off the cuff opportunities in the last couple of months, even if it derails us from other goals (let's just say the van build progress is slow). This trip to Istanbul was one of the…
- [The Fastest Cat You’ve Never Heard Of (full tour)](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/fastest-cat.md) - We're back in Florida working away on our van build and exploring some potential boat options with our old friend Terry. Lucky us, he just so happened to have one of the most rare, custom and fastest catamarans on the water for sale. It's a used Schionning and if you've never heard of it, you're no…
- [To Türkiye](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/to-turkiye.md)
- [This Electric Boat Changes Everything...Or Does It?](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/electric-boat-changes-everything.md) - After two weeks of living aboard this unique electric sailboat, we’ve got thoughts. From solar power to silent motors, the Windelo 54 promises a quieter, and more self-sufficient way to cruise—but does it really live up to the hype? In this weeks video, we take you behind the scenes of life on a fu…
- [Life at Sea on a Hybrid Electric Sailboat](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/life-at-sea-hybrid-electric-sailboat.md) - When our friends let us borrow their brand new hybrid electric catamaran, we didn't just take it for a spin - we disappeared for a couple of weeks into pure Bahamian bliss. And this week we slipped deep into cruiser mode, embracing the rhythm of the sea, the wind, and a pace of life that moves with…
- [Behind The Scenes (April 2025)](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/behind-the-scenes-april-2025.md)
- [The Most Unique Catamaran We’ve Ever Sailed](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/most-unique-catamaran.md) - After nearly nine months of being docked, we’re finally back to sailing! And not just anywhere—we’re right where our very first big sailing adventure began almost nine years ago: the Bahamas. Bahamas Bound! Sailing Across The Gulf Stream[…]Gone With The WynnsNikki Wynn Only this time, we’re doing i…
- [Real Chocolate vs What You're Actually Eating](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/real-chocolate.md) - Most of us settle for ordinary…but I think it's only because we don't know about the extraordinary. So we accept the familiar without seeking the remarkable. Like Chocolate, for example. Most of us grow up thinking we know what it is. But the truth is kind of shocking—that sweet, familiar taste you…
- [Sunset on Second Star](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/sunset-on-second-star.md)
- [Inside One Of The World's Rarest Cacao Farms](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/rarest-cacao-farms.md) - We crossed the waters to one of the Philippines' most untamed islands—Mindanao. All because we wanted to see a chocolate farm. Well, technically it's a cacao farm. Honestly, we didn't have a clue what we were getting ourselves into. Only that our new sailing friend Rex said he runs his family farm…
- [No Boat, What Next?](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/no-boat-what-next.md) - The game of life often takes unexpected turns, and our journey becomes something entirely different from what we imagined. But this is more like a complete U-turn. One that requires us to return to start or at least the last known point of certainty and begin again. If you've watched our latest vid…
- [We're Selling Our Boat Back to HH](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/were-selling-our-boat-back-to-hh.md) - Well, this is not a video we expected to make but, we are selling our boat back to HH. Thank you for your patience, support and understanding. We have much to fill you in on and lot of plans for the days and months ahead. Van shopping, boat shopping, sailing... So stay tuned and we'll see you soon.
- [How Far Can Our ELECTRIC Boat Go?](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/how-far-can-our-electric-boat-go.md) - Does an electric tender actually have the stamina needed to work for cruising life? Until now, we honestly didn't know how long or far we could go with our electric jet propulsion. I guess we just haven't been playing with our dinghy enough! 😉 So today we're putting it to the test - no fancy lab c…
- [Our Accidental Guide In The Philippines](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/accidental-guide-in-the-philippines.md) - Sometimes the best tour guide is the one who was never meant to be one. For the past seven months our boat has been waylaid in Samal's marina. Over the months we have taken flights in and out, spent endless hours taking care of general maintenance, making small repairs, sending emails, researching,…
- [⚡️HYBRID & ELECTRIC SAILING: Is It Still Too Early?](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/hybrid-electric-sailing-too-early.md) - The marine industry is experiencing a significant shift when it comes to the world of propulsion. And while all-electric blue water sailboats probably won't be mainstream for a while, hybrid set ups are quickly becoming the industry standard and it is game-changing! Let's be real though. Diesel isn…
- [Prepping Our Sailboat To Go NOWHERE](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/sailboat-to-nowhere.md) - Over the years our journey has taken some unexpected turns, but this is the longest we've ever been firmly planted at a marina. And while "stuck" isn't our best look, we're working on embracing our circumstances – even if it isn't where we planned to be. Because when you can't change the wind, you…
- [Boards For LiveAboards🏄🏻](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/boards-for-liveaboards.md) - If you're living full-time on a sailboat your gonna want some water toys. We could dive into leisure stuff like a giant 6 person inflatable flamingo, but that stuff is easy to figure out. Boards (SUP, Foil) on the other hand are a little more complicated. Especially if you want them to be multi-pur…
- [Back on Board 🏄🏻(behind the scenes update)](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/back-on-board-behind-the-scenes.md)
- [Our life in limbo](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/our-life-in-limbo.md) - Sometimes the best stories come from the unplanned chapters. At least that's what we keep telling ourselves as we fumble about trying to find our way forward. We have made our way back to the Philippines and back to the boat. Join us as we share a glimpse into our unexpected extended stay on Samal…
- [We're Building Something New (and it's personal)](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/were-building-something-new.md) - We have been working on a project behind the scenes for far longer than I care to admit (covid kind of squashed our momentum). And it's finally time to let you in on it. It all started years ago—before the boats, the RVs, and full-time travel—when Jason’s childhood bedroom doubled as his mom’s offi…
- [Top Electric Outboards: What’s New and Worth Buying](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/top-electric-outboards.md) - Electric motors have come a looong way and we couldn’t be more excited about what 2025 has in store! From tiny but mighty to full-planing-power, there are finally some good electric outboard options that give gas engines real competition. During our recent trip to METSTRADE in Amsterdam (think CES,…
- [Behind The Scenes In San Antonio](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/behind-the-scenes-in-san-antonio.md)
- [How Sailing Is Changing!](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/how-sailing-is-changing.md) - Sailing has been slowly becoming more tech forward each year...but I think 2025 is going to be a big leap forward. Because every piece of gear seems to be getting design upgrades, sensors and apps. We made our way to the biggest show in technology when it comes to all things maritime, the Metstrade…
- [New Year, New Plans (sort of)](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/new-year-new-plans.md) - Happy New Year! I can't believe it's 2025! As a little kid I used to think we would all be living like the Jetsons by 2025. And while we're not that far off, we're not exactly zooming around in flying suitcase cars yet either. On the other hand, I never dreamed I would end up living on a sailboat l…
- [Tips & Tricks For Leaving The Boat](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/leaving-the-boat.md)
- [Home For The Holidays](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/home-for-the-holidays.md)
- [This is what travel should feel like](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/gent-belgium-by-boat.md) - Gent is a city that, like its beer, hit us with its smooth complexity and charm. It's a university town, that feels alive with youthful buzz. The coffee shops, cafes and seemingly every ornate corner was draped in wide eyed scholars. We heard accents and met students from all over the world. And th…
- [New Year, New Project](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/new-year-new-project.md)
- [The Only Country Where Beer is a UNESCO World Treasure](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/beer-is-a-unesco-world-treasure.md) - If you told us a few months ago that we would be drinking beer, in a country where it is considered a world cultural heritage, we would have laughed (probably mid-sip of a Philippine ale). But here we are, on a canal trip through Belgium. And I can confidently say this country has elevated beer to…
- [Ultimate Canal Boat Cruising (36 hours in Bruges)](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/ultimate-canal-boat-cruising.md) - Even when the mist is hanging thick and the sun is sleeping in, there’s a certain poetry to canal boat life. And it certainly doesn't take long to get in the flow of things. Everything about the canals demand patience, from waiting for bridges to open to watching the boat rise and fall in a lock. E…
- [Cruising Belgium On A Canal Boat (full tour)](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/belgium-on-a-canal-boat.md) - We're not cruising the vast open ocean but we are navigating the floating existence that is canal boat life. In Belgium no less (home of the best beer in the world)! Because canals in Europe are the waters between worlds. They are a reminder of the interconnectedness of people, places, and even tim…
- [We Had to Leave our Boat...Here’s Why](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/we-had-to-leave-our-boat.md) - When we took delivery and set sail for the Philippines nine months ago, we had no idea our journey would take such an unexpected turn. From sludge in our diesel engines, corrosion, stray current and discovering serious issues with our start batteries, this year has thrown us challenges we never cou…
- [Taking an unexpected break…](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/taking-an-unexpected-break.md)
- [Major Failure At Sea](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/major-failure-at-sea.md) - ****UPDATE**** CURIOSITY² was a 2023 HH44 Sailing Catamaran. We documented everything from the build process, to handover and our short time living aboard. But, it wasn’t all smooth sailing after we took delivery. Of course, all new boats have teething issues, especially with new designs or the fir…
- [In Bruges, By Le Boat](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/in-bruges-by-le-boat.md)
- [Life At Sea, Never A Dull Moment](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/life-at-sea-never-a-dull-moment.md) - Our final passage here in the Philippines continues. It's just the two of us again as we've said goodbye to our coastie friends Mel and Coop. And don't you know, the moment we're out to sea and on our own again, that's when good ol' murphy's law starts to kick in. But hey, it wouldn't be boat life…
- [Headsets (relationship savers)](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/headsets-relationship-savers.md) - We had always glossed over the idea of headsets. They seemed a bit over the top…like something only super-yachts or race boats used. But, my oh my, how wrong we were. Our lightbulb moment came while we were sailing with our friends aboard Ticket To Ride. We watched them calmly work together to pull…
- [We left CURIOSITY for Belgium](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/we-left-curiosity-for-belgium.md)
- [A Search & Rescue Expert Explains](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/safety-at-sea.md) - Sailing across a giant and seemingly endless stretch of ocean is an adventure like no other! BUT it comes with a fair set of risks. Even the saltiest of sailors with impeccable seamanship can find themselves in a unfortunate situation. Luckily, we've had a couple of US Coast Guard Veterans on our p…
- [Is Living On A Boat Worth It?](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/is-living-on-a-boat-worth-it.md) - Is living on a boat really worth it? Are the rewards of sailing around the world worth all the work? These are questions we get asked all the time. It's also what Mel and Coop, our seasoned Coast Guard veterans, wanted to find out when they signed up as our Curiosity Crew. Because they are beautifu…
- [Solar Panel Situation Explained](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/solar-panel-situation-explained.md)
- [Teaching Coasties To Be Cruisers](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/teaching-coasties-to-be-cruisers.md) - After a whirlwind month of warranty work at the HH factory, we’re finally ready to set sail again! But we won't be taking on this next leg of the journey alone. We’ve invited two new crew members on board, seasoned Coast Guard veterans who have spent their careers at sea—but they’re spankin' new to…
- [What Happened To Our New Catamaran?](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/what-happened-to-our-catamaran.md) - ****UPDATE**** CURIOSITY² was a 2023 HH44 Sailing Catamaran. We documented everything from the build process, to handover and our short time living aboard. But, it wasn’t all smooth sailing after we took delivery. Of course, all new boats have teething issues, especially with new designs or the fir…
- [Why We Haven't We Moved in 7 Weeks.](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/why-we-havent-we-moved-in-6-weeks.md)
- [Let The Warranty Work Begin...](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/let-the-warranty-work-begin.md) - We have finally made it to the HH Catamarans factory in Cebu. This has been the longest 469 mile sail of my life! (slight exaggeration) But it very well may be our slowest. 🐌 With minimal wind, our current prop pitch and sick engines, most days we only averaged 4 to 5kts. But, that is why we are h…
- [Self-Tacking Staysail: not just for heavy weather](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/self-tacking-staysail.md)
- [The Mental Game Is Hard, Sailing Is Easy](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/mental-is-hard-sailing-is-easy.md) - Sailing is all about the journey…even the frustrating bits.
- [Sailing In Pirate Territory (midnight boarding)](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/pirate-territory-midnight-boarding.md) - We've never been the type to let fear get the better of us. But every once in a while we have an experience that gives us a humbling jolt. Just enough of a scare to keep us from being cavalier about our safety. This was one of those times.
- [Best Sailing Apps](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/best-sailing-apps.md) - We are taking a break from our regularly scheduled episode this week but, we do have a special, crew only video just for you.
- [Sailing When We NEVER Thought We Could (our full sail plan)](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/sail-plan.md) - Our 469 mile passage across the Sulu Sea has been an unexpected challenge. Because these border line doldrum, never-above-10-knots-of-wind days are putting CURIOSITY to the test. We wanted a boat that would sail on the days we never could before (light wind). And surprisingly, we've been able to ke…
- [Life At Sea: Chill Mornings In The Galley](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/breakfast-routine.md) - This week we're doing something a little different. Join us for a relaxed morning in the galley as we go through our typical rituals and recipes. We talk about our favorite kitchen gear, share some thoughts on how our galley is set up and how our appliances are working out so far. #TeamDishwasher N…
- [All Electric Off-Grid Kitchen](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/electric-off-grid-kitchen.md) - We’ve been living off-grid as nomads for over a decade. To say we’ve learned a lot over the years would be an understatement. Our traveling homes have gone from: glamping in our gold 1985 Volkswagon Vanagon (back when Jason’s hair was longer than mine), to four different RV’s, to sailing catamarans…
- [Escaping Typhoons](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/escaping-typhoons.md)
- [Sailing 469 Miles For Warranty Work](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/sailing-469-miles-for-warranty-work.md) - Our 469 mile passage to the HH factory in Cebu has begun. We're sailing all that way for warranty work. We had originally planned to sail north to Subic Bay because it was an easier sail and we had faith that Asia Pacific Marine would do a fine job. But once we discovered the engine issue, HH said…
- [Time For Some Warranty Work](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/time-for-some-warranty-work.md) - After three months and 1200+ nautical miles sailed, we've given CURIOSITY one heck of a shakedown cruise. But as with any boat and especially a new boat, we have racked up a nice list of warranty work we need to sort out. At this point we were a little on the fence about where to go: * Subic - The…
- [BACK ON THE WATER (+ meet the crew)](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/back-on-the-water-meet-the-crew.md)
- [Letting Locals Sail Our New Boat](https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/letting-locals-sail-our-new-boat.md) - We love our peaceful days at sea but our most memorable moments are always the ones shared with friends. Which is why this week we decided to take all our new Filipino friends sailing. Because they have shared so much of their world with us, now we want to show them a little of ours. ⛽Fuel (polishi…

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