Epic Encounters & Endless Repairs - The Yin & Yang of Boat Life || Sailing Bora Bora

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Bora Bora is full of stunning landscapes and jaw-dropping blue water, but we're on a mission to swim with the local Manta Rays.
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There is a yin to every yang and never have we felt that more than in boat life. The reality of this lifestyle is far more complex than these weekly postcards we send.
From beautiful moments and epic encounters in the underwater world to endless repairs brought on by the salty environment we love so much. It feels like a battle of extremes some days and it can be a challenge to find the balance.
Like all older boats, our Curiosity requires a lot of maintenance and a steady stream of replacement parts. Add in our inexperience and a remote location to the mix and the whole experience shifts to from physical to mental. We have to consistently fine tune our attitudes and learn to take it in stride. Some days, a good beer really helps. 😉
Too much work and not enough play or vice versa leads to an imbalance that can cause disaster.
We all experience this yin and yang in life. Of all the various lifestyles we’ve had the great fortune to experience, sailing around the world has the most dramatic highs and lows. But, it’s like Brian said in the movie Vanilla Sky,
‘WITHOUT THE BITTER, BABY, THE SWEET AIN’T AS SWEET.’
While swelling batteries, rusted engine parts and broken water pumps may be bitter, nothing is sweeter than swimming with a Manta Ray the lagoons of Bora Bora!
Shared with LOVE 💕 from all of us here aboard s/v Curiosity,
- Jason, Nikki, Cleo and Singa 😻
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@jimclark8957 5 жыл бұрын

No matter what problems arise, pause a moment and take a look at your wife and realize you are a very, very fortunate man. Boats are nice, motor homes are fun...but what you have in a life partner is priceless!

@jeanburk9539 5 жыл бұрын

A woman who is willing to get her hands dirty. I agree.

@bensteel3944 5 жыл бұрын

That lightning storm was better than any world firework display ... Just awesome.

@krabbanshand 3 жыл бұрын

I grew up fixing cars and loved mechanical jobs. So became a mechanic, worked as a car mechanic for 5 months realized we didn't get to fix things only replace things. Quit straight away 🤣 now I only work on my own things. You'll get it done Jason! Sure must suck when you have to get spare parts though on the ocean!

@Royalerp31m 5 жыл бұрын

Cruising = working on boats in exotic places.

@ShesTheSkipper 5 жыл бұрын

Heehe this is what we just entitled our latest episode! It is so TRUE!

@Plantandpeoplecarer 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a huge Disney fan too, was so happy to hear you quote Nemo...LOL..

@ljhoats 3 жыл бұрын

That water! Never gets old

@ianhawkins7387 5 жыл бұрын

I like the stop motion parts, we see fish go whistling by but when you stop it it’s great to see them.

@flyifri 5 жыл бұрын

Everyday is a new test of strength and character. I am very grateful for tone you guys set for me today, and will carry through for rest of my day. Thank you ever so much for being here. Well done on the starter test, you both passed with flying colors.!

@danthompson6378 5 жыл бұрын

I’d like to see you guys address the dying of so much of reefs you visit. People like you have a platform and can really help spread awareness. Thanks, and keep up the amazing videos!

@1BABartz1 5 жыл бұрын

“It’s as if the ocean surface is the dividing line between our parallel universes.” Great line.

@AdventuresofHappyOurs 4 жыл бұрын

Super impressed with the starter teardown and repair! No better feeling than fixing something yourself. Great job guys!

@dianeroper3968 2 жыл бұрын

Such majestic creatures. Manta Rays look like they are flying. Gorgeous!!

@dannyredin1016 5 жыл бұрын

I have been watching your videos since you were in the motor home. This is the first comment I have made but I was so impressed by y’all. I am a professional mechanic in Dallas TX. I have advanced level specialist certification and I am impressed. Not many people can take a starter apart and make it work with no new parts. Great job. Just remember you have the best life anyone could imagine. Don’t let anything frustrate you.

@myrealname2022 5 жыл бұрын

Boat is an acronym for Break out another thousand. Good luck with all the repairs

@leewhy6238 5 жыл бұрын

This is what my husband and I dream of doing! Coming across your videos has definitely made us realize that the fact that our surname is “Wynne” and we are ex South Africans living in Austria with a beautiful Croatian costal line very close to us is a sign!!!!

@mariahwallener4292 5 жыл бұрын

I have been following since right before you bought Curiosity. I just want to say that I love how sweet you two are with each other. Even when stuff breaks or goes wrong, you can laugh together and support each other. You're a lovely couple - thank you for sharing your amazing life with us viewers!

@gonewiththewynns 5 жыл бұрын

Awe, thank you!

@dominiquejacques4726 5 жыл бұрын

You guys are saving me so much money! Whenever i think of buying a boat, i watch you guys wrenching on your boat and it passes! LOL!

@iandavidharwin 5 жыл бұрын

You guys are super adorable and living a beautiful life together.

@rctenn 5 жыл бұрын

Great job repairing your starter. Can I say it... I’m gonna say it... Jason and Niki for the Wynn!!

@jenniferstanton202 5 жыл бұрын

I enjoy these reminders that even when you're in paradise life us not always perfect. :)

@CarrieMtn 5 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you ended with the lovely light show! Thank you.

@Christytime5356 4 жыл бұрын

Sweet...so beautiful!

@clarkkent772 5 жыл бұрын

My hat is off to you guys. I’ve watched your videos for the past year but was not aware how you got into sailing. Then I watch a couple 3 year old videos. Your trip to Key West with an on board sailing instructor. You two jumped in with both feet. Wow! Plan your life and then work your plan! As Cher stated, life has no rehearsals. You only get one time around. You two have grabbed life by the balls and set out to follow your passions. Five 👍’s to you both.

@gonewiththewynns 5 жыл бұрын

Awe, thanks for the love Superman! Oops, I mean Clark.

@cynthiahofer2903 5 жыл бұрын

I didn't know water could be that color. So, so beautiful.

@tomflynn9551 5 жыл бұрын

Off Bora Bora and enjoying Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale! That’s incredible! That’s definitely the Yin. 😆😎👍⛈⚡️

@tmcbgrrl0074 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness! New to ur channel. Watching ur adventure in reverse. 2 years behind you and I still cheer when u catch a fish 🐟 and I so badly want to warn you about 2020⚠️🤧🤒😷😘 ❤️

@dgmcginty 5 жыл бұрын

I went back in your vlog inventory and watched two random videos from RV days and then one from the early sailing days. Your progression in editing has been linier. I just cant imagine what they will hold two or three years further. This is great story telling. Thank you.

@gonewiththewynns 5 жыл бұрын

❤❤

@Montie-Adkins 5 жыл бұрын

My Sundays are not complete without the Wynns.

@todaysrealhealth8038 5 жыл бұрын

I’m still amazed how far you have come, from not knowing anything about sailing and boats to sailing the world. Impressed. Beautiful footage.

@jimeans2281 5 жыл бұрын

Lots of creativity in this video. Thank for taking the time to put in a lot of uniqueness in this one.

@highvibe4839 5 жыл бұрын

Now that is living the dream, & what I love most is you have no agendas to push unlike other channels.. keep this hard work up, we are loving it! Hope you are as much as us!

@gonewiththewynns 5 жыл бұрын

Awe, thanks for the love & for being part of the crew. ❤❤

@dannyboyspace 5 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the starter repair, and well done showing real boat life.

@deb16acres20 5 жыл бұрын

Think of it this way, the experiences you are having (swimming with Mantas and whales etc) are priceless so the cost of the repairs are worth every penny and more. Another great vid, thanks!

@SC515 2 жыл бұрын

So cool. I like the way you addressed them correctly as our neighbor. 🎶😊

@Trevorburk1 5 жыл бұрын

Very impressed you got the starter cleaned and put back on. Not bad for your first time. As a former mechanic that’s a very good job. And getting it to work with just cleaning is pretty rare. I would have guessed it needed rebuilding. Love the channel

@kelly-jeanjohnstone-byrd7167 5 жыл бұрын

What an amazing experience with the manta Ray's they are so mystical and graceful and look like birds flying through the ocean Wow!!...Jason is amazing with his hands and knowledge to fix that left engine and I am sorry about the water pump no being the right size... I do love how you try to put a positive look on your situations and I especially loved to help you guys anywhere on the boat..he is in charge😊 I do hope that nothing else goes wrong.... hope you ejnoy your time in Boroa Boroa and just being you you are Amazing love guys 'along with Cleo and Singa.? 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜🌻🍦

@Buck1954 5 жыл бұрын

There is always something to fix, even in paradise.

@bluelighting7457 4 жыл бұрын

Jason....I think you doing a hell of a good job on repairs. And you're right you can't know everything but you are learning by hands on experience and I doubt you will make the same mistake twice. It's how you learn. Well done both of you you make a good team!

@gonewiththewynns 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the love!

@paulonthemove5543 5 жыл бұрын

Great to see the way you booth fixed the starter, fantastic under water shots topped off with the best lightning storm I have ever seen. Stay safe.

@johnyyaussi1339 5 жыл бұрын

Have been fascinated by mantas since I was a child. Dove with the larger cousins some years ago. They are absolutely the coolest creature in the sea.

@richardisensee8077 4 жыл бұрын

You guys are crazy awesome! Real life video, I've been following you two for a long time and I knew exactly how Jason was feeling about that starter and pump, and the need for a pressure regulator. I'm so impressed that you got the starter fixed. It must have just froze up and you disassembled it, broke it loose, lubed it and reinstalled it. I cheered with you, even though it happened over a year ago. Love it!

@user-cc4go1jk9s 4 жыл бұрын

16:05 brake cleaner does wonders!

@stevekiemele995 5 жыл бұрын

So impressed with your free diving ability. I can’t get down 20 feet; out of air trying to clear my ears.

@robertadamsmetaldetecting6324 5 жыл бұрын

I will take your boat problems in exchange for my land based problems. Lol. Love that even though your getting a little butt kicking from your boat you still smile and laugh!

@calxtra5361 5 жыл бұрын

WOW!!! That lightning!!!!

@sandyj342 3 жыл бұрын

Jason has the most incredible smile even when hard at work or enjoying the dives. Nikki is cool and really bold. Really awesome content and you both are a fab couple.

@elizabethtrainer9732 5 жыл бұрын

Hang in there Wynn's, we love ya.

@yorukkizigeziyor 5 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful 😍👍

@shadowliving6858 5 жыл бұрын

Ballet Dancers of the sea. Awesome!

@whotknots 4 жыл бұрын

Well done with the starter for a newbie to that form of suffering buddy!

@andrewreid3983 5 жыл бұрын

Finally,,, some shit happens to the perfect couple and you two show the way to deal with it in style. Shows the right attitude to deal with the things that don't go to plan or as its generally known as resilience!!!! Well done Ken and Barbie I love you both. From Darwin Australia.

@yeah4me1 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome to see you enjoy yourselves like this. Thanks.

@dawnalynn4359 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful storm at the end!!!

@kittmiller2212 5 жыл бұрын

I think Jason, and Nikki are amazing at what they can fix, and those manta rays were stunningly beautiful.

@HereThenGone 5 жыл бұрын

What an epic duo!! You guys work so well together no matter what gets thrown at you. So proud of you guys on the starter fix. Keep up the good work. We all appreciate it.

@adss70 5 жыл бұрын

Another great vlogumentary, enriched by clever editing. I particularly loved (at 2:34) the locally captured sound of you two jumping into the water being added to the video footage taken from the Drone. Nice touch!

@JohnS916 5 жыл бұрын

Like my Dad used to say, "my boat is a hole in the water you throw money into". I think every sailor has heard the saying and lived it. Anyway, spectacular ocean lightning video. The closest I've been to Bora Bora is through travel ads selling a product. Is the place overrated? At least with many other destinations you have sailed to, a good number of them had many points of interest worth visiting and exploring on land. To me, Bora Bora is depicted as a destination for couples or honeymooners dancing on the sand wearing pure white outfits or hanging out in a bar or in a hot tub pounding down the suds with the commercial actors always posing with wide open mouth smiles. Does the island have any wildlife, I'm sure there are birds that make landfall there, sea birds more than likely. What balances out any lack of island wildlife, (if that's the case) is the apparent abundance of sea life. I really enjoyed your underwater videos featuring the Manta Rays and the sea turtle. He/she was really moving along and I didn't realize all of that power came from their front flippers, the back ones were "silent". Unfortunately, both these beautiful creatures are "harvested" and likely done so without regard to their conservation or status as threatened or endangered. I wonder if they have any such protection and if they do, is the system corrupt as in most third world countries? Not saying Bora Bora is third world, but old habits carry over and so does poaching.

@austinl.2703 5 жыл бұрын

So proud of you , fixing the starter ! and coolest ocean life video ever ! Water filtration is very dependent on flow and pressure. Consider your own solution to the house pressure issue. Sales reps just want to make sales. Reduce your house pressure when you backflush the water maker if that is actually the problem. My water filtration system was tested for contaminants at parts per billion.

@geoffthefarmer 5 жыл бұрын

We done Jason on fixing the starter. That is really a hard job and Nikki the cleaning is a critical job so well done.

@seyjo67 5 жыл бұрын

Ya'll are living the dream. Congrats

@kamranameri 5 жыл бұрын

Last time they were around lots of tour guides and tourist feeding the fish in an unnatural setting and wasn't feeling the vibe, this time they experienced these beautiful Ray’s in a natural environment and you guys looked so happy!!! Last I just to say Jason is the first person I have ever seen with his second toe being a little bit bigger then his big toe. We must be related lol!! Thanks for the video u2 minions...

@josephlashley9459 5 жыл бұрын

That’s a good job. She does a good job at cleaning the parts right!

@karenpolansky9097 5 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry you’re having all of these problems one on top of another. I do understand it comes in waves. I’m fulltime RVing and I’ve been through more than a few issues myself. It cost me a fortune for all of the stuff I didn’t think, or could not, fix myself. However, I’ve learned tons this winter and now know how to take apart my furnace and water heater. Jason, you’ve come a long way since Top of The World Highway tire fixing! I’m very impressed! I’d probably still be in dry dock!

@mrshawnceo 5 жыл бұрын

Just remember, the sweet is never as sweet without the sour, and I know the sour. Brian : You can do whatever you want with your life, but one day you'll know what love truly is. It's the sour and the sweet.

@johnwarnes4819 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful amazing light show at the end!!

@richardmcdougall5175 6 ай бұрын

That looked like a proper storm!! well done capturing the lightening!! Hope the next video catches us up on how it impacted you.

@KilgoreUSA 5 жыл бұрын

I got to get a life. I felt so proud of both of you for repairing the starter I was teary eyed. After I finished a couple, really a few Lone Stars, it was necessary to listen to The Eyes of Texas and The Yellow Rose of Texas. I meant to post this earlier but could not focus on my phone keyboard.

@warrenpamment 5 жыл бұрын

wow that lightning storm at the end awesome way better to see out at sea than on land

@baddecisionsrv8506 5 жыл бұрын

You don't know what you don't know and sometimes, learning is expensive ;) Thanks for sharing the downs too...

@marykaylayman1078 5 жыл бұрын

The good, the bad and the ugly, thats life isn’t it? We’d never know if we didn’t experience it all so...enjoy it all and have another beer 🍺

@nadyamiller9552 5 жыл бұрын

AMAZING lightening shots!

@joy2114 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing under water footage! You guys rock!

@987946216430 5 жыл бұрын

amazing manta footage Jason and Nikki

@klouism1 5 жыл бұрын

Never an end to projects that's for sure. Wishing you good luck.

@TheEarthwinders 5 жыл бұрын

What a drag about the pump. The not knowing what you don't know gets ya every time. And gosh darnit, sometimes even when we do know we still manage to screw it up, like when I ran over the sprinkler head with the lawnmower yesterday. 4 years I've been mowing that lawn and going around that sprinkler on the edge...until yesterday.

@gonewiththewynns 5 жыл бұрын

😮😢

@bradlacey9370 5 жыл бұрын

Whoa. That storm! Beautiful shots, though. I’d have been running for cover!

@nena4215 5 жыл бұрын

Life In A Nutshell....Magnus, he’s fixed everything, the guy is amazing! Nena California

@carlthor91 5 жыл бұрын

Magnuson was an elec-chicken in the mines, as AvE would describe him. Cheers all

@krisg3984 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful lightning storm

@TheAtma50 5 жыл бұрын

Guys you handle all your trials and tribulations with such positivity it's hard for us to see how ye could be beaten. I like Ed Peters idea about towing a spare boat with a mechanic, but then Jason couldn't show off his Man Skills for fixing things !! LOL.....Take care Guys and Fair Wynns !!

@Lotuslaful 5 жыл бұрын

What an awesome job you are both doing! Don't forget to celebrate each win to balance the next challenge. Its amazing you could fix those things via a KZfaq video. Amazing!!!!

@davidtordoff1232 5 жыл бұрын

OMG, The starter - water pump section was great. Sorry for the water pump outcome but you two obviously work good together. The Manta shots were perfect but sad that GoPro passed away to video heaven.

@thomasjanos2030 5 жыл бұрын

Love the layers and depth

@kevincarey1076 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome ray footage guys, definitely a "Good" day at the office lol.Jason watches the youtube starter videos but looks like Nikki fixed it ! Don't get discouraged Jason, the starter was an accomplishment for the day. Tomorrow you will have another, and another the next day and soon everything will come together! Also with a supervisor like Singa, what could go wrong HAHAHA!Fair wynns and following seas Curiosity !

@iainlyall6475 5 жыл бұрын

NEVER put a beer in front of a man w/o opening it first :-) i liked this vid. awesome storm scene at the end.

@1shredderx 5 жыл бұрын

You guys are SOOOooooo awesome! This is a master class in how a strong, loving relationship handles adversity. What a great couple you are!

@loricollins3163 5 жыл бұрын

You got this! You only get what you can handle. All the broken bits are manageable - the most important part is you have one another & the kitties too! I am so impressed by your support and teamwork with one another! All will be well in the Wynn world. 🌈🌼💙

@mafp22w 5 жыл бұрын

That is why I enjoy watching. It is refreshing to watch their teamwork. Sure they don’t publish their worst sides, but it is still great to see a couple work as a team.

@sha2828 5 жыл бұрын

House projects never end too!

@aderobinson6796 5 жыл бұрын

Wow.. just wan. What an incredibly diverse episode that was. The Rays were spectacular. Well done on the boat maintenance stuff. Keeping a cool head is key - and that’s what you did. I will always go for cleaning and refitting a starter motor in a Polynesia anchorage over changing a tyre on the side of the road any day 😉 Take it easy Wynns. 👍

@shoestringbudgetadventures3798 5 жыл бұрын

When I'm working on my boat..... I'm so frustrated. 😄 They always put this crap in the most difficult spots to get to. Watching you makes me feel bad about myself. Lol Awesome video! My entire family enjoys watching you two.♥️

@mikesmith6476 5 жыл бұрын

I have been watching you guys for months now and I think you should do a video where you guys are fighting about something. I think it would be an awesome contrast video. hahaha. Keep up the great work you two.

@ShesTheSkipper 5 жыл бұрын

We just posted our Boat Repairs in Exotic Places episode as you can never really get away from it! But if we get to explore incredible places by sailboat I guess it is all worth it in the end!!

@andrewgrace7457 5 жыл бұрын

This is so the best boating video

@andrewjames7493 5 жыл бұрын

It's never good when someone is working on an engine and the prominent tool is a hammer. Love you guys!!!

@nobody46820 5 жыл бұрын

Heads up! It is unwise to regulate a pump. You have a pump that was designed to pump at a certain pressure/volume and when you regulate it down, it's pumping against resistance. The pump's life shortens quickly.

@JohnS-zq8ks 5 жыл бұрын

Great work Jason!!!!! As happy as Nikki was, you can screw up for a couple weeks and you're golden!!!!!!!!! Nikki's brush work did the trick. Oh, got to edit cuz I wrote this during the video. You're down to scewin up for only a week, given the water pump, but hey, live it up while you can.

@gonewiththewynns 5 жыл бұрын

😂

@rsfarris86 5 жыл бұрын

2:57 - looked like that striped fish was smiling 😆

@dandixon4034 4 жыл бұрын

Cool,I’m on the hard,old guy,I used to be there,love y’all have fun,God bless

@gyzmopower7599 5 жыл бұрын

C’mon Jason you should just know! ...drink through it. Love your vlogs guys......thanks for sharing.

@firemedicseven 5 жыл бұрын

Anti-corrosion/fluid film spray is your friend. Hose all that mechanical stuff down regularly to hold off the corrosion. I spray down everything on my outboard every time we get back to the house and wash down.

@cheribrown7661 5 жыл бұрын

Spectacular video! I loved the diving and the ray's, but I also really enjoy the realities of boat life. The storm was just gorgeous as well. And Jason spraying Nicki was hilarious; it made me realize that you don't capture many comedic moments, and I really appreciated the funnies!