Living on A Self-Built and Off-Grid Expedition Sailboat (full tour)

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Fiji is a sailors paradise and it doesn't look like we'll be getting back to our own boat anytime soon. So, when we were offered a cabin on Millennium, we couldn't pack our bags fast enough!
In this video, you'll meet our new South African friend Mark and get the full tour of his surfing, diving, any adventure you want to go on sailing ship.
It's a completely different world from our catamaran Curiosity and the first steel yacht we've ever explored...much less lived aboard.
Mark is an interesting character who mostly eats, sleeps and breaths surfing these days. And, if you've been with us for a while, you've probably noticed we're not surfers. Well, not yet anyway. I have a feeling after a couple of weeks on this floating surf hostel...that may change.
Stay tuned because our adventures on this big ship have just started.
WHO ARE WE?
We’re Jason and Nikki Wynn. We been living #OffTheGrid and exploring the world for almost a decade.
Our first six years of #travel were an epic road trip around North America.
Now we’re on a #sailing voyage about the world. Did we have any previous sailing experience, of course not!
Neither of us is overly talented, smart, rich, lucky, or retired. But that doesn’t stop us from reaching far-flung destinations, having wild adventures, and managing everything that makes living aboard a moving vessel possible.
We’re two ordinary people that just so happen to live an extraordinary life.
Because... Life is an adventure!
Extraordinary moments out there for anyone willing, and wanting, to go after it. Ya know life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
And this is why we publish our lives on the world wide web. We share in hopes of inspiring you to find your adventure.
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- Jason & Nikki Wynn
Timestamps if you like to Jump Around:
00:00 Our Next Adventure
01:10 66’ Custom Yacht Millennium
02:16 Surf Focused Ship
02:48 Aft Deck: Fishing & Dining
03:42 Midship Deck: Kayak & Water Storage
04:25 Jet Ski & Surf Rack
04:40 Forward Deck: Winches, Anchor & Sails
05:43 Top Speed
06:24 Crow’s Nest Lookout
06:44 Propane & SCUBA
07:21 Galley (Kitchen)
07:40 Helm & Navigation
08:07 Windows & Seating
09:04 Below Deck Forward: Bunks, Heads & Storage
10:23 Ultimate Surfing Storage
11:57 Full Size Fridge-Freezer
12:40 Main Guest Cabin
13:15 Engine Room: Gene, Watermaker, Auto-Pilot, Solar
15:03 SOOOOO Much Diesel Storage
15:32 Workout Room
15:58 Owners Cabin
16:31 Toilet Built for a BIG Guy
18:04 Yacht For Sale
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@RiverWoods111 4 жыл бұрын

What a win - win situation for both of you. He is stuck there on his boat without his family, and you are stuck there together without your boat! That is a beautiful boat!

@gonewiththewynns 4 жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful boat and Mark is the most inspirational guy, I can't wait to share more.

@tonythomas9332 4 жыл бұрын

@@gonewiththewynns Its a Wynn - wynn!

@customflht 3 жыл бұрын

Mark seems like a wonderful person... his boat is an absolute jewel ..

@tarac5137 4 жыл бұрын

Now that is a BOAT! Very cool, a lot of character, seems very comfortable and well thought-out. Enjoy your stay. Cheers! ☕️

@katoosh1 4 жыл бұрын

You guys have just hooked up with a legend family from South Africa. His brother Johnny used to make all my windsurfers as well as many well-known windsurfers around the world. Johnny and his brother Roger are currently building catamarans in Cape St Francis in South Africa. Just launched a new boat. Check them out Nexus Yachts. His family has a long history of been surfers. My mom used to hang out with John Withmore on Clifton beach. Should I say more?

@jeroenjansen2709 4 жыл бұрын

Your father?

@gonewiththewynns 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, Mark has lived a very full life...and it's incredible how many people know his brothers boards and the cat they designed together. Mark is a humble guy, but we'll do our best to hear (and share) some of his stories. Funny you mention wind surfing, Kent from Just Catamarans told us the same story about Johnny building his wind surfers back in the day.

@jacquesjacobsz9243 4 жыл бұрын

@@gonewiththewynns Mark's family were some of the pioneers who discovered Jeffrey's Bay - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fMCWqLyVmrbco4E.html. He's brother Jonathan builds the Balance catamarans in Cape St Francis.

@verngay6557 4 жыл бұрын

The out stretched welcoming hand giving you another opportunity to change the course of the world. I so need this new adventure of yours. This brings back a day I taught an elderly gent to water ski, the kids that were with me, did not understand the loud yells, broad smile of joy of the elderly gent water skiing. Skiing was taken for granted by the young, an item this guy thought would remain on the bucket list for ever. Life spent on water searching waves to ride and educating people of the power of the sea, what a joy. Be safe, find joy in all that you do.

@gonewiththewynns 4 жыл бұрын

💙💛💙

@AA-ep5kx 4 жыл бұрын

@@gonewiththewynns I'm also south african stuck here in fiji. I would like to come say hi on the boat!

@mel_streetz2372 4 жыл бұрын

A man living his best life!!! I can imagine the great adventures he’s had when he has his wife, family and crew friends on board. Great personality too!!! Thank you for introducing us. I look forward to hearing more of his story🖤 great video you two... as always !!! 👌

@gonewiththewynns 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Friends. Captain Mark is truly an awesome guy (as many of you commented) and we're so happy to be out on the water with him. Millennium is for sale! If this hunk of steel is your dream expedition boat, check out the full listing here: multihullcompany.com/boat-details/?catid=7356331

@janetleeharrison 4 жыл бұрын

Mark seems like the type of person that never met an enemy. What an adventurous & interesting life he has - still surfing! Spacious & comfortable, that boat is totally ready for the next owner to just walk onboard. Glad we got to meet him! Best wishes Mark!

@srqlisa7881 4 жыл бұрын

The boat Mark rebuilt is amazing great job Mark. I could see a family with crew living on this boat and travelling all over the world. I have to ask did you pirate Marks air conditioner? lol Thanks for the tour Mark and best of luck to you and I hope you see your family soon or are with them now. : ) peace

@michellecollins6379 4 жыл бұрын

What an amazing boat, he's living a life that i never thought existed. Lucky guy & he seems like a nice dude. Be well & safe my friends.😁

@jonnorousseau3096 4 жыл бұрын

Great guy, very humble. He is a South African big wave surfing pioneer, seasoned commercial fishing skipper/owner, co owner of NEXUS catamarans based in J Bay South Africa, cancer survivor, hence his zest for life now, that actually precipitated the purchase and refit of Spirit of Millennium and the trip so far. His family, along with John Whitmore and a few others like (Peers Pittard, Spider Murphy) were surfing and watersports pioneers in SA , general all round watermen, very experienced and successful commercial chokka (squid) fishermen.

@towhitby1 4 жыл бұрын

Yes....so excited for y’all and great you’re keeping that South African connection....saffas will look after you!

@floating-in 4 жыл бұрын

What a legend, one of my heroes when I was a kid in South Africa and you couldn't have picked a better skipper. Good luck, fair winds Markie hope to see you soon.

@trudymccann3671 4 жыл бұрын

What an adventure! Mark, is amazing, so talented, brave, and he totally enjoys the Ocean! In another life he was a Giant Whale! How kind to rescue and bring you on board his vessel; to see life from a 66' Sailing Yacht! Love all the features and amenities. Super Cool, You both are so Fortunate! You deserve this, for all your good deeds on Fiji!! Thank you for bringing us along!

@Dancinbear1995 4 жыл бұрын

I agree 100% Trudy! And I can't believe how great of a surfer he is, I was totally blown away by the moves he was making! I think now is the Wrong time to be selling; that boat is a refuge in the world we live in, especially now! And I sure hope he's not planning on going back to live in South Africa with all that's going on there! I wish Mark the best and Jason & Nikki as well of course!

@Michael-cf9lf 4 жыл бұрын

This guy and his boat are awesome, keep this going.

@brettroper4843 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing boat, and great to see that your all still having a good time!

@LifeBetweenTheDash 4 жыл бұрын

Oh my this boat was so beautiful. What a wonderful tour.

@melanieshirkey5276 4 жыл бұрын

That was so impressive!! So glad your going be having a great time!! Can't wait to see more of your adventures!! Thank you for taking us along!

@RyanLackey 4 жыл бұрын

That man and that boat are amazing. I hope you have some great adventures, and thanks for sharing with us.

@cherylsibson8457 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, ya know, you guys know how to find adventure for sure, and bouncing from one situation to the next, is what life is about guys, and you are all doing a beautiful job.!

@gurbster1 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys, for another great episode. Mark, great job and inspiring story on your boat build, look forward to next episode to hear more...

@harterbob 4 жыл бұрын

A beautiful expedition class sailing yacht, Millenia. So nice of Mark to invite you to live aboard. I’m certain being back on the water will do wonders for your morale.

@ldirk58601 4 жыл бұрын

WOW! That is one amazing boat! I am excited to see you surf ;-) I bet it feels so good to get a change of venue.

@aaronrepairsall 4 жыл бұрын

Im absolutely in love with that yacht! The perfect layout!

@moz1953 4 жыл бұрын

i wish you could post a vlog everyday guys - always fascinating whatever you're covering, that grand old vessel definitely would need a 😺 or 2, stay safe & well xx

@tats4ever 4 жыл бұрын

What a great boat ⛵️ Mark is a legend! When he mentioned the “aqualung” all I could think of was the Jethro Tull song... Aqualung 🎶 hehe I’m showing my age! Glad you you have found a way to have some adventures during these strange times. Hoping you get back to your boat ⛵️ soon!

@krisg3984 4 жыл бұрын

Good that you guys and Mark were able to find each other though this period of isolation. What a huge boat !!! NICE !!!

@robing9278 4 жыл бұрын

What a fabulous turn of events! Captain Mark is a great friend to have! I imagine he is happy t have your company, and you are once again on the water. Cannot wait to see more!

@debcameron3333 4 жыл бұрын

What a blessing that you get to join Mark right now on his boat. Glad I can enjoy your next adventure with him!!!

@klouism1 4 жыл бұрын

Mark is one of those people you instantly like. Such a laid-back and personable fellow. He certainly has a beautiful boat. I'm so glad that you are able to spend time on his boat. It must feel good to get back on the water. Thank you for the video.

@VWilliams411 4 жыл бұрын

This was so interesting! Mark has thought of everything! Such a nice person, so calm and laid back! And a very good surfer!

@muskietime 4 жыл бұрын

What a fascinating gentleman. Thank you for sharing.

@jonnorousseau3096 4 жыл бұрын

Mark Paarman, co owner of NEXUS catamarans based in J Bay South Africa, pioneer big wave surfer, seasoned commercial fishing skipper/owner, cancer survivor, legend all round South African waterman, and a great, humble man who's stoke for surfing, fishing, life in general is an example for all of us. Feel free to read my comment😃👍👍

@airplanetalk 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful boat! Loved this episode, it was so much fun watching you guys showcase the boat. Mark is a funny dude too!

@jimscanoe 4 жыл бұрын

A beautiful boat and a wonderful tour, thanks guys-I'm glad to see you're getting out and about.

@ItsAxelle 4 жыл бұрын

Ahh I can't believe it, I met those guys in Grenada a couple of years ago while I was house sitting there. Such a stunning boat and the most wonderful people with a beautiful story!

@nooneanybodyknows1321 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic boat, Mark; so rich in charm and perfection. 👍 I'm eager to hear the backstory. I'm sure it's a dandy. Nikki, I can't wait to see you surf. 🏄‍♀️ Thanks for the boat tour. I'm green with envy.💚

@georgeschofield906 4 жыл бұрын

Your channel is soooooo underrated amazing!!!!!

@ernestoalferez4543 4 жыл бұрын

Greetings and Happy Sunday to all ! 🌞🤙😃 It must feel great to step back on a sailboat ! Thank you Mark for letting the best deserving couple on your boat ! What a awesome fully functional boat ! Thanks for the tour ! Have a great day ! Cheers ! 🍺🍺🍻 🌊🏄‍♂️😃🤙🐠

@rickcolston2091 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video once again...Mark seems to have a fantastic personality. Beautiful craft you have there. Best to all of you. As always Jason and Nikki love you and your hearts for others. Hope you are reunited with Curiosity really really soon!

@prashantdhiru 4 жыл бұрын

wow cinematic shots of this video is just amazing

@piotrkraczkowski6729 4 жыл бұрын

But not 4 K :-(

@itsnotme07 4 жыл бұрын

Now THIS is some cool news!! Millennium is one wicked awesome boat!! Kudos to Mark for allowing you to keep him company.

@liannemagness7124 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful yacht, I'm totally envious, but realizing how much thought went into this... I understand how pleased you must be to have built your dream. Fair winds and calm sea's!

@MrLebro11 4 жыл бұрын

Wow...that is one beautiful ship! Mark should be ever proud of what a fantastic refurb he’s done. You can see the craftsmanship & love put into to it. Can’t wait to see all the adventures unfold on this beauty

@roadboat9216 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, love a beautiful custom one off vessel like this. They really did everything right.

@johnnyroycerichardsoniii3273 4 жыл бұрын

Incredible ship Captain! Thank you all for sharing! Loved it

@normamimosa5991 4 жыл бұрын

An amazing sailing vessel, with a generous, adventurous and humorous South African captain. I was just going to say that this vessel could come in very handy in the event of any needed quick exit strategy from South Africa, when you mentioned that the boat was for sale. Africa, that beautiful, dangerous continent. The very best to Mark and his family, and hoping the Wynns find their way to Tonga soon.

@ROZDAB 4 жыл бұрын

That man has worked hard and is one smart human being. That boat is immaculate and very very impressive. Bravo, good sir. Ty, Wynn’s for meeting this man and for sharing his wonderful slice of life.

@franchu1 4 жыл бұрын

I am excited to see more already !

@cliffp.8396 4 жыл бұрын

It's good to see you two again.

@deborahsundbergdvorak7779 4 жыл бұрын

So cool!! What a great experience for you guys! Can’t wait till next week! As always stay safe n healthy!

@mythos5809 4 жыл бұрын

Mark said it; older wider, heavier, bigger surfboard...and a bigger boat. Wonderful. Also from PE, scuba'd the entire coast from Knysna to Port Alfred. Blessings.

@terrencefu4473 4 жыл бұрын

Would love to see a Q&A with the Captain. As a fellow South African was awesome to watch this, great inspiration!

@gonewiththewynns 4 жыл бұрын

Mark's story is coming up so stay tuned!

@lindajackson618 2 жыл бұрын

What a awesome boat. The best one I’ve seen so far hands down the winner! I know he is proud of his boat. I would trust that boat before any of the new ones of any kind of hulls. Just love it! Good job. Blessings.

@BB_Chaptsick 4 жыл бұрын

Great episode! Excited to what next week brings. You all three be safe.

@2Travelis2Live 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! I am always impressed by how much room and storage are on sail boats, including your own catamaran.

@scottjp8 4 жыл бұрын

One of my favourites. What a cool old man!

@williamlawton4451 4 жыл бұрын

What a great opportunity you stumbled across can’t wait to see this next chapter as always thanks for sharing stay safe and good sailing

@LetsGoRoadTrippin 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! Fantastic boat! So happy you guys are on the water for a bit. :)

@lethomps1 4 жыл бұрын

So happy for you guys that you will be able to be aboard a boat for awhile. Looks like it will be a fun time.

@leoniewellesley6684 4 жыл бұрын

Great to see you out sailing again! Beautiful boat!!

@davidvoinier6008 4 жыл бұрын

I REALLY like the use of original wood doors, windows, and trim on that boat combined with the white paint. It makes it warm feeling without being dark.

@chrisz8693 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love this video! So envious of the boat Mark built! Truly living the dream!

@lanegoodspeed5103 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Guys. What a wonderful boat! A lot of old fashioned boat details. Gives it so much personality. So sad it's for sale but someone will buy it and love it to death! Hope you can get to your boat soon but this is a joy to watch. Thanks again. Stay safe.

@msnpassjan2004 4 жыл бұрын

Good to see the Wynns on the water again. Cheers to Mark, proper legend he is. Already looking forward to next week.

@lancedaniels 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting and sharing. Remarkable vessel.

@audreyd859 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! So happy for you all!!

@robertcolvin3182 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Although not SV Curiosity, these days under your circumstances, you gotta love the one you're with. Thanks for sharing such a great sailing vessel.

@BeeeYanKA 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, just a few seconds in...I'm mesmerized! So happy to see him living his dream, surfing⛵😍😍😍

@curtjankowski3305 4 жыл бұрын

What a phenomenal boat and cool man. He could open a small surf shop will all those boards. Yosh and Bonita would go nuts with this man's lifestyle. Absolutely brilliant ❤️🤙

@jordenloves8280 4 жыл бұрын

For sure happy for this owner, would love to enjoy such an adventure of a ship and its voyages..!

@jenniferlopesi6510 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely living vicariously through you guys right now! Back in stage 3 lockdown here in Melbourne, VIC, Australia and now with mandatory face masks in public... Thank you for taking us on your journey!! Helps to keep spirits high 🙏😊❤

@TideKnotTravellers 4 жыл бұрын

Although not ideal you can’t get back to your boat yet, what a great adventure in the meantime 😊👌🏼 What a beautiful part of the World to spend the pandemic in 🗺🏝

@jonnorousseau3096 4 жыл бұрын

And with an absolute legend in South African watersports, Mark Paarman, on a boat that is absolutely bullet proof. PS He and his brother Jonathan own NEXUS catamarans, a boutique performance catamaran manufacturer in J Bay/St Francis bay.

@gonewiththewynns 4 жыл бұрын

So true! It's frustrating and amazing at the same time.

@KingsMom831 4 жыл бұрын

This boat is probably the most amazing boat I’ve ever seen! I love the way it is set up on the most functional way possible. It’s just SO WELL THOUGHT OUT🤗 This man just seems like such a cool dude😎 I wanna go for a sail ( ADVENTURE OF A FFFREAKING LIFETIME 😁)🙏🏼🙏🏼💜💜

@spkgrl 4 жыл бұрын

What a cool boat, so glad you guys can get back on the water!!!

@MtnMig 3 жыл бұрын

Fabulous boat. Thanks for the tour.

@petermathewvanaardt74 4 жыл бұрын

special ppl those old ex SA fishing boat salts of the sea. Great boat, huge blessing for you two while this virus is keeping the rest of us in 'frustration hell'. Be blessed , ENJOY!

@stephenbradshaw5311 4 жыл бұрын

So Happy your back on the water and Mark comes across as a great guy and that Engine room no boat yoga what a dream sigh,

@atomicclock455 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for, sharing. What a nice, large boat you are on. Dave seems like a terrific person letting you stay with him. Hope you make it to your boat sometime soon. Enjoy and stay safe.

@StreetTruckinTitan 4 жыл бұрын

Dave?

@fredfleming8905 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video what a sailboat! Mark thought of everything. Thank you for some fresh video you guys are entertaining the world while we confine ourselves from the Coronavirus. Thank you stay safe hope you can get back to Curiosity soon. Fred in Houston

@thomasjohansson779 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely to see you guys smiling again;)

@brianjoyce9742 4 жыл бұрын

This adds so much to your adventure, unbelievable. Now I am really jealous. What a great good natured host.. I want to see it going, even 10 knots. That, would be FAIR WINDS indeed. Thx for this post. Top 5 from the Wynns, so unexpected

@andrejpetrovic8240 2 жыл бұрын

One of the cleanest boats I've ever seen on youtube! Very beautiful boat!

@Walt1119 4 жыл бұрын

What an absolute dream ship!!! Fantastic! Thanks for sharing!!!

@PigHippoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

We are sooo excited for you. Nothing like being back on the Water🙌🏾🍻

@u3192 4 жыл бұрын

So happy for you guys xxxx

@BillyNoMates1974 4 жыл бұрын

Wow. What a boat. It’s very well thought out

@WanderingKnapps 4 жыл бұрын

Great tour and boat. Tons of space. Can't wait to hear more of his story! Wow there are tons of boards! Wow. Chris & Jolene

@deniseterrell2515 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful boat! Thanks for the tour!

@richardgshields 4 жыл бұрын

I love this ship! Well done sir, and a well done video as always. What a great channel. Cheers guys!

@marceloromanplanzo7144 2 жыл бұрын

Big boat!!! Big big . Gracias por mostrarlo ... tanks for see . Hai desde Sudamérica Uruguay 🇺🇾

@compagotv 4 жыл бұрын

Love this boat. Exactly what I want.

@fuzzyprosl 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark for showing us your awesome ship.

@simonball3067 4 жыл бұрын

What a great episode. You guys keep smashing it week after week with fabulous content despite being stuck in Fiji. And what a great character Mark is, definitely one of life's characters, and boy can he surf. Hope you get back to your floating home soon.

@terwinjames3907 Жыл бұрын

it s just like a hotel , very nice and comfortable, thanks for the shares

@JamesNewsomeCaiLeighAnna 4 жыл бұрын

What a cool boat! Lucky you guys! One thing I've always noticed about sailing is that opportunities are a lot about being in the right place at the right time. The closer you get to water, to marinas, to sailors etc, the more likely you are to have opportunities come your way. Every boat owner at one time or another is looking for crew to help make a passage or day trip. You don't have to own a boat to plug into the sailing and cruising community. Join a local sailing club. Volunteer to crew for club races. Go to nearby marinas and put your card on a bulletin board. Let the marina owner know that you are available to crew. There is always a boat that needs or can accommodate an extra hand.