FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF BIG BOAT LIFE

[@gonewiththewynns]

Hello Everyone! We’re stoked to be invited aboard Spirit of Millennium and we hope you get a kick out of
Capt. Mark! He’s such a cool guy and we’re fortunate to have his positivity injected into our lives in these crazy COVID times.
If you’re curious about his vessel we did a full boat tour last week: ruclips.net/video/3UGrAKa5i5A/видео.html
If you’d like to see anything special from our time on board please let us know in the comments below.
Cheers!

[@dracolyth]

I'm curious if he sails that thing alone?

[@HiPlains1]

@@dracolyth He could if he wanted. Its a motor sailer. I think he did say he had a crew. Not sure they are still in Fiji. He has the Wynns now.

[@Allen-by6ci]

That surf shot from underwater at the end is way cool.... 10:10

[@donjohnston3776]

Yah, I was on a long WOW until the toilet

[@curtjankowski3305]

Watching the wave 🌊 pull away from underneath and behind had me like, WOW 🤙

[@Weird600]

It alone was worth 10 likes, but alas, only had 1 to give

[@gonewiththewynns]

Yea baby, boat life will bite you in the butt one day and give you the highest high the next. That's whats so great about it 🤣

[@Adippen]

Epic film making. It has "National Geographic - Narrated by Sir David Attenborough" written all over it

[@billdillard885]

Your Captain and Owner is obviously a “Salt of the Earth”... What a great opportunity for you two!! Enjoyed the vid!!

[@charlesharper2357]

Don't you mean "Salt of the Sea"? ;-)

[@gonewiththewynns]

HAHA, Nice call!

[@gonewiththewynns]

We agree!

[@Rockingoodman]

The greatest complement of the week. A seasoned Captain stands at the helm of his beloved 67 ton yacht and without even a breath says... All Yours. That man trusts you with his everything. You guys have earned that.

[@badapple65]

I love your host! What a great chap. The next episode looks incredible based on the sneak peeks. That underwater shot of the surfer going by blew my mind.

[@tarac5137]

Adding to the chorus of how cool the under the wave shot is. Whoa! 🌊

[@rentiap]

And who took that awesome footage?
Nikki?

[@jocelyncetti5613]

Its such a huge responsibility to live the dreams of everyone else who is watching, and yet you both do it so gracefully. I've watched you and Zatara from the beginning(s). My husband got me hooked, but you reeled me in. We (me, husband and two children) have everything we need to set full time sail from our home in Tampa but one thing. It comes in 4 years. We won't even attempt to be youtubers. Its already been done well enough. Thank you

[@gonewiththewynns]

Awwe, thanks so much and we wish you much success with your sailing dreams. Maybe we'll see you out here one day! Fair winds & following seas.

[@mariemosier3885]

Don't take it wrong I have the biggest love for you guys been following you forever

[@Valerie_Dawn]

Jason swimming with the breaker and the surfer passing This will go down in history as one of the best endings ever on a RUclips video. Great videography of Jason swimming under the breaker while the surfer is surfing above him. WOW!

[@gonewiththewynns]

🙏🙏🙏

[@kiwiwifi]

Congratulations for getting back on the water. Way to go team. Mark is an 👼

[@super.zdravko]

Captain Mark is one of the coolest person on earth. What a legend.

[@whotknots]

Mark seems like such a natural, gentle, likeable guy.

[@3Dprint4you]

Always an awesome Sunday when it time for a “Gone With the Wynn’s” video! Thank you for the diversion of this dang corona life.

[@pixelgraphica]

Some really nice shots!! The opening shot and the one from under the wave! Beautiful!!

[@Alltakenbla]

Mark you are awesome. And the same goes for the two young ones you have with you. I sailed once upon a time from ct to Antigua. Please have fun for all of us that miss the seas. Be strong, be always true. Thankyou!!!

[@pepleatherlab3872]

Reminds me a little of serving on my first Navy vessel, a 438' frigate called the USS KIRK. I must've logged a hundred thousand nautical miles at the helm. An even more challenging task when you consider I was 18/19 at the time.

[@spandananallapati4140]

Fantastic video as always. Making the best out of a weird situation is the great thing about you two!

[@ncdean62]

Captain Niki is amazing! Can't wait to see the surfing footage! Just another addition to your amazing lifestyle! Your new landlord is one cool dude!

[@rik8809]

I loved the ending. 😀 I’m always in awe of the quality of your videos. Thanks for making Sunday’s better. 👍🏽

[@curtjankowski3305]

It seems that Mark matches the humor of you two. I'm absolutely in love with his boat ❤️🤙

[@RolandLowhorn]

Hint Use Engine Flush about 3 times each Time Change Oil . Good idea . Do not use paraffin oil it builds up in engine. Do cleaner oil that has no build up. The engine flush will clean your engine just like a nice clean skillet. Note the bottom of your oil pan probably dirty wipe it out and put a new gasket. Take the head gasket off and wipe everything down replace a gasket and put in engine flush with clean oil be sure to buy three sections of oil I do it three times. 4th oil you keep in engine in use. In the future every time you change oil use engine flush before you change the oil.
And this will make an old engine run good keep that engine running for years and years more cleaner smoother more power

[@soving]

What a great spirit Captain is. He is inspiring.

[@gonewiththewynns]

Super-Super inspiring man. Mark is a local legend.

[@MikeLoveBuns]

What beautiful classic sailboat, great 👍 size sailing ⛵️ sailboat to live onboard and cruising the oceans! 😀⛵️ 😘 Mike from Missouri

[@aal9207]

What an amazing photoge from under the waves

[@aal9207]

*Footage

[@flyifri]

Captain Mark is one cool dude, I would serve under him anytime. Thumbs Up to you all for producing and participating in the production of this update. Well done ..!

[@kevincarey1076]

Great to see Nikki at the helm again!! Awesome episode guys! Fair Wynns and Following Seas Curiosity!!!!

[@trevorfromafrica4139]

Mark is a legend! South Africans are the best.

[@mtl-ss1538]

Where would rather Beeeeeeee.!!!
Sold out toilet paper in Aussy
Sold out Rugby matches in NZ.
www.stuff.co.nz/business/opinion-analysis/300057292/time-to-count-our-wins-where-would-you-rather-be-new-zealand

[@trudymccann3671]

What a thrill, piloting that beast of a Ship! You go Girl! Love the drone shots; the route to get there, while learning a new Sport ~ Surfing! From the Pro Captain Mark, no less! What a generous Soul Mark is; you are both so fortunate to be rescued, 'hitching a ride' to "Curiosity"! A great Story, Great Photography! You Always Make My Sunday, each week! Thank you!

[@scubajackw1348]

Cool boat - cool captain - awesome surfing! Awesome video! Great choice for a new adventure.

[@phillo1818]

That is an awesome sailing yacht. While your stuck in Fiji maybe you could do some local interviews. Ask them questions about what they think of our common -50* (we are well north of the 49th parallel) northern tools. Like snow shovels, snowblowers, snow brushes, ice-scrapers, lol... I’m really trying to feel your pain, really trying.... interviewing the locals can be really fun. When I’m in a new place I get to know the locals and local hidden gems, avoiding the tourist traps. Awesome vids!

[@joutube68]

I have not met Mark, but I see so much of Claude in him. And....... I think it is time you guys upgrade to a bigger boat. Nicky just absolutely awesome pilotting this special beast Millenium.... Love you guys to the next ocean and back!!!

[@seasider101]

Wooden sunglasses... acquired! 😎
I've been bingeing on GWTW this past month. Some outstanding videos introducing new worlds, people, tech, cultures, personal stories, emotional stories, global interest stories... this should be a TV Series.
Great energy and skill from the hosts, Nikki and Jason and well done for actually trying to sail the world and not up and down the east coast of US visiting the Carribbean ;-)
Many thanks and safe onwards journey to you and yours.

[@EricPoindexter]

I used to live and work at Waidroka bay dive resort on the southern coast of the main island. We would take surfers to Frigates passage which is another would class spot. Also a great dive spot as well, but a bit technical with the surge braking on the reef.

[@deborahsundbergdvorak7779]

How exciting! I’m hoping you get to curiosity soon 🤞🤞I love your videos but like you I miss seeing you on your home💕 have fun! As always be safe & healthy!💕💕 ☕️

[@CMCrockett]

A deck head is a phenomenal idea! Coffee, sea spray and the morning constitutional - what could be better?!

[@gonewiththewynns]

😆😆

[@lanselithgow5865]

Soooo Good to see you guys back in your element -on the water!!!

[@bloodyeyeful]

Of all my subscriptions that posted today, I saved you guys for last. It's 10 p.m. I have one more beer to add to the enjoyment, and things to do tomorrow, so it's off to bed after this. . Great to see yous. TY and God Bless.

[@ericzander1254]

Man, what an epic boat! I always have a smile on my face when the episode ends. Cheers. That Capt is a legend, I can already tell. Love to occupy a berth.

[@blossom_n_gin]

Oh my GOSH.... that drone shot with the sun setting over the boat was spectacular!!!🤩

[@AdventuresandLifestyle]

great videography and music. I liked the description on the "reef within a reef" - sounds like an amazing Scuba dive location.

[@TideKnotTravellers]

Aaahhh go to the South Pacific to catch some waves...we can relate to a dream like that, just awesome 😎🌊🏄🏻‍♂️☀️ Thanks for sharing another great update on your adventure, the aerial shots are awesome 👌🏼😊

[@txhypnotist]

Best funny video yet! What a great guy with a happy spirit and how nice of him to invite you both to come onto his home. Also great for selling this monster power-sailing yacht. I'm sure there will be a lot of people interested in it.

[@mudpuddle8805]

The perfect location, boat, Captain and crew... *A PERFECT DAY!* This is an awesome video!

[@drwindsurf]

I can't wait to see the surf video - the shot of Jason underwater and Mark surfing was incredible 😊👍

[@jeanburk9539]

That flip over the wave at the end!!

[@richardsalyer2076]

Y’all live the life. Enjoy. Thank you

[@farmer_siv]

Hi here Mark! Fellow Eastern Caper here, I'm in East London, few hours from Jeffrey's Bay(JBay). Have a great time guys. Mark is "plat op die aarde" type of man.

[@williamjones3359]

WOW almost 70 tons Yikes I've been on and run 20 tons and that was alot. But the smile on your faces is AWESOME!

[@fafnorcal]

You folks look truly happy for the first time in months. Enjoy your new friend and some time at sea. May you soon be allowed to travel back to your own boat.

[@thesailingkiwi]

some of the best story telling around 👏👏

[@fernandogomes1348]

Very good that ending with the ports potty was just excellent!...

[@di557dianebritson]

Thank You CPT Mark for sharing your vessel. 💖 Jason your "Deck Chair" is adorable ❣️. Best sense of humor.

[@Kit2Canada]

Superb as always! Thank you for sharing (especially the tip about Navionics) oh, I just watched the last few minutes: such a sailor’s story, “the head” and “boat yoga” to bend the body into shape!

[@larryhimes6224]

LOL! Toilet work! My second summer as an RV Tech - don't even think about it much anymore - just wash up hands & tools good afterwards & avoid scratching face (etc.!) during. . . ;)

[@davidhips8754]

That under water wave shot... too cool !

[@j.gravett2878]

Awesome, exhilarating, intoxicating, hilarious, beautiful, adventurous......Just tooo short!! But a little is better than none! 😁

[@Kaziklu]

that last shot of the surfer underwater is awesome.

[@randito2387]

one thing i learned as a boater.. when your engine starts, you say a little prayer "it started. thank you God." that sound of the engine starting, ooohhh, non-boaters won't get it.

[@verngay6557]

Mark describes the day as "beautiful with you guys". Marks hand outstretched to give, just another regular ordinary guy wanting to help his fellow man. Only Niki and Jason would befall such connections with giving people that results in ending up on a ship from South Africa. Faith, trust, laid back, all the traits of the people Niki & Jason connect with. Common traits, hopefully contagious, if only the rest of the world would slow down and observe. Within houra of being on board Niki is at the helm, The new adventure begins, thank you so much for letting us come with you. Stay safe, find joy.

[@SeaTreeWonder]

Awesome seeing you get to "adventure" again! You both must be amazing crew members and what a terrific opportunity for the two of you. Sailing a 67-ton yacht is pretty spectacular! :-)

[@StephanaJohnson]

I'm so impressed by you luminous humans! Thank you for sharing your decade of living your dream.

[@travelclubwithnicolekelly2432]

So great to see you guys back on water. Those underwater shots were super super cool .... hope you have a great week.

[@ghostcog]

I really love that boat, I am really looking forward to see your next videos. Loved your cat too, which is why I started following the channel. Not a fan of monohulls, but you just showed me the exception. I would love to see how you are boarding and disembarking from that ship to go play. Thanks for the video.

[@gleaningthescriptures5897]

I got excited for him just seeing the first sight of cloudbreak. I love surfing. It is beautiful, calm, adrenaline pumping, and can be nasty all at once. It also opens up so many opportunities for humanitarian aid seeing as though the best surf breaks are in such remote locations. Surfing is truly and amazing life style.

[@mikesheahan6906]

I so look forward to your videos. I hope you get home soon, and safely.

[@speakingscripts]

Wow! So amazing! Surfing, bigger yacht, Tonga, perfect weather, what isn't to love about your vidoes?!!! Keep 'em coming!!!!

[@TheQuadruped]

Dam it Wynns, you don’t even have a boat, but you still keep delivering cruising content !!! Seriously love the filming and editing entertainment you deliver.

[@ralphholiman7401]

That's a hell of a boat!

[@ReefRunner1]

Nice to see you folks back in the 'game!' All that patience, hard work, and good deeds look like they're paying off. Lovin' that you are covering a little more of the surfing world too!

[@douglasvonfreund8945]

Cool ship , really beautiful .Great vid .So much nicer than watching the depressing news !

[@luisaquino2803]

Hey Jason and Nikki. I know what I am about to write is quite long, hope you have the time to read it. I am currently getting up to date with your you tube videos, I am currently with you guys in Fiji (about two months behind), but any ways. I have seen all your videos, since you started your catamaran adventure, your sailing lessons and your first trip to the Bahamas and your return to Florida for your updates on the boat and ever since. Thanks to you guys I have travel the world with you, seen things I've never thought existed and all from my home. You guys are an incredible couple, surely you are made for each other. I know you are away from I leave but if you ever decide to come to Puerto Rico I will be glad to meet you both. If you ever due come I can tell you there is a very nice island, called Culebra, which is one the municipalities of Puerto Rico which you will love. Hope you the best, and hope one day I can do something as you are doing.

[@gonewiththewynns]

💙💛💙🙏

[@kimblemooney2757]

Great move to get going on new adventures

[@-B-B]

Your story telling and cinematography just keeps getting better and better.

[@surfinghouston]

I began Surfing 50 years ago in Galveston Texas, have surfed all three coast in North America, surfed Both coast in three Central American countries and Australia east coast from Brisbane to Sydney known as New South Wales. As well I have sailed to many surf locations but never Fuji Cloud Break. I think you too have just plunged a new quiver into you cake! When in doubt about what you should be doing...Go Surfing! My favorite places to sail to is Witch’s Rock, anchor near the rock, and Ollie’s Point too. Oh, yea just go home from surfing Sunday 8:30 pm surfing shall be my retirement job!

[@johnjacobjinglehimerschmid3555]

Lovely video.
I'd be out there with a rag ... drying up that anchor chain .... What a mess.

[@richardhobbs9038]

Nikki brought their boat in to dock (in a previous episode) at an angle: all back 1/3rd, shift your rudder, all stop. = against the dock as smooth as velvet . They could step over onto the wharf & tie up with no effort. Yeah, she could take the helm of most any vessel with no problem . . . . a 'natural' .

[@StreetTruckinTitan]

Amazing ship. You should def sell Curiosity and buy it so you can take all your patreons out for adventures.👍

[@gonewiththewynns]

😆😆💙💛💙

[@charlesharper2357]

It's a whole different ball game running a ship...and an entirely different financial and maintenance issue.

[@StreetTruckinTitan]

@@charlesharper2357 This is true thats why I suggested they charter patreons / guests to offset the costs of running such a vessel. I would jump at the chance to sail with Jason and Nikki for a week for a few grand. That would be the ultimate vacation!

[@charlesharper2357]

@@StreetTruckinTitan
I 'm sure that they'd much rather be free to do as they please...the way they were before this bloody covid thing.

[@iamblaineful]

If you want to see that exact thing in action, watch Drenched on the Tubes. They have a similar expedition sailboat and take on crew as a 501.3C Educational Non-Profit Corp. They sailed with SV DELOS prior to buying their own boat. Running big boats without Charter crew is a financial nightmare and once you make the decision, you can't really change it.

[@lynndavis1061]

We look forward to your video's very Sunday.

[@gonewiththewynns]

Thanks for sailing with us every week! 💙💛💙

[@jmjm1920]

Awesome beautiful heavy boat but safe in the water miss my Island home Tongatapu lived in Auckland! God bless safe adventure 🙏 🙏🙏

[@dick923]

As always, thank you for a first-rate video. Be well and stay safe.

[@williamlawton4451]

Just a great video you are so blessed. It’s amazing the wonderful people that you have come across in your travels what a neat experience to be on this beautiful boat with a lovely man willing to share it with you keep having fun be safe hope you get back to curiosities soon and as always thanks for sharing your adventure

[@cap3915]

Capt. Mark seems like he would defiantly be A Blast, to be around! How Lucky you guys are. Your underwater shots are just EPIC!!!

[@53Peterbilt]

this guy is a crack up!!
what fun he'd be to sail with!!
Good times, for sure.

[@chord972]

Fantastic presentation as usual. Thank you so much!

[@Vitoandolini13]

i've been watching your productions from the first video. I thought back then that you two would reach a million subs in a short period. Your on your way, but in my opinion it should have happened years ago. Good luck.

[@ellabella2603]

Can’t wait to see you sail her. I’m sure with all the sails out, she will be beautiful. But definitely a lot more work than your normal catamaran. Looking forward to the surfing attempts next week. 🏄🏻‍♀️ 🏄‍♂️🌊 ⛰

[@darrylcabe9121]

Nikki you look so at home behind the wheel. What a blessing!

[@goin2green]

Glad y'all have each other to keep the vibe up. Looks like fun!

[@ruthiewrangler9864]

That was so interesting. Niki you are a hoot. "We are going to Tonga" I laughed but felt a little sad at the same time. He definitely trusted you with his ship. Can't wait till the next one. Thanks

[@MrJerobona]

So cool! That old school boat seems as much as a nightmare than a dream cruiser !

[@brianredding9160]

Sweet thanks guys!!!

[@BB_Chaptsick]

Great video! Excited to see you all at Cloudbreak. Very happy the two of you have found such a pleasant fellow and Captain to spend time with. I wish I could take one of those empty bunks... until next week. You three be safe.

[@johndubois8989]

The librarian at a school I taught at had a poster sized picture of Tavarua on her office wall. When I asked her about it she told me that her and her husband lived there for like a year when it was uninhabited. Then later on her brother started a surf resort there. I thought, someday I going to go there. Well there you are.... you beat me to It! Enjoy!

[@MichelleCatranis]

Great Video. Boss lady steering the boat 👍👍 I’m looking forward to seeing both of your surfing 🏄‍♀️ skills in the next video. Cheers!

[@jseligmann]

So very nice to be at sea again!

[@thomasjanos2030]

Love the underwater vids of the surfer. Great video and you captain is really cool

[@seanhaugen5258]

Great to see you guys back on the water! Hopefully it will be on your own boat soon.

[@everythingexplained]

Nice guys! Looking forward to seeing some serious surfing from you! Millennium seems like an awesome ship and its Captain is for sure an awesome guy - kudos to Mark for letting us in!

[@brianjoyce9040]

There’s something going on with the Wynns. They are back in the water in an all new way. Look forward to the trip to Tonga

[@StreetTruckinTitan]

They cant go to Tonga yet theyre still not open.

[@mtl-ss1538]

I see Fiji borders are now open to cruising Vessels.- The first boat under the Fiji government's "Blue Lane" initiative has arrived in the country.
The two New Zealanders were onboard the vessel which berthed at the Port Denarau in Nadi .I also see that Zartara crew are also @ Musket Cove now.
www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/421452/first-vessel-arrives-in-fiji-s-blue-lane

[@gavin1443]

good to see you back on the water.
hope you get your boat back soon .
it all works in the end!
G.

[@johancoetzee6815]

This was a cool one