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Life at sea always presents new challenges.  And as sailors, we expect to weather cyclones and battle big waves but those forces can be anticipated.  It’s the unforeseen that tests our resolve the most.  Like getting a huge hole in our boat mid-passage or having armed men jump aboard at midnight. It’s impossible to prepare ourselves for all the scenarios we’ve had, could have and will inevitably encounter.
But this passage was a real doozey, and may have knocked our huge hole in the boat moment out of first place for our scariest day at sea. Because navigating a sea full of debris with dying wind, no propulsion, sizzling batteries, and toxic fumes might take the cake. Spoiler alert, we survived.
All things considered, we were sooo incredibly fortunate it all happened on a calm morning, in a protected bay, during normal business hours, and just hours from our planned port of call. Had it been the middle of the night with rough seas and mid-ocean, this all could have been much, much worse.
The overcharging event should not have happened and it took us all by surprise. But, the team at HH Catamarans was on top of it the moment we called them. Thank you Paul, Ricardo, Chris, Jerry and the rest of the team for your swift and unwavering support at such a critical time. HH has assured us they are working on a solution that will ensure the same event does not happen again.

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WE’RE JASON AND NIKKI WYNN. A couple of explorers, modern-day documentarians, and cultivators of curiosity.

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 the way, the more we discover about ourselves and the world around us.

Things We’re Most Curious About…

GETTING OFF-GRID
Our home is also our transportation and we spend weeks away from civilization and sometimes land. So self-reliance and sustainable living are a must. We’ve learned heaps about renewable energy, managing waste, creating safe drinking water and foraging for food. We carefully manage our resources and we’re always looking for new and better ways to do so.

TALKING TO STRANGERS
People are busy (even on remote islands) and travelers are a dime a dozen. It takes time to talk to strangers, and even more time to have a real connection. Going the extra mile to get to know someone is a commitment.

Which is why these are our most treasured experiences. Setting off into the world with curiosity as our guide and nature as our compass. We talk to strangers and accept hospitality without fear or reservations. Both giving and receiving.

ALTERNATIVE LIVING
These are people who are doing things differently. Forgoing the mainstream, seeking freedom and living on the margins. Creative, unique and inspiring people who challenge our ideas of home and community.

Our journey is ever-evolving but the mission remains the same: #CultivateCuriosity

Timestamps if you like to Jump Around:

00:00 Day 2 Sail to Typhoon Free Zone
02:23 Light Wind Sailing
04:26 Lazy Day Sailing
07:12 Big Night Ahead
08:50 SQUALL – Reefing The Mainsail
11:20 8 Years of Sailing
12:59 Ocean Debris from Storms
15:09 Port Engine RPM Issue & Toxic Smell
16:41 Toxic Fumes from the Engine Battery
17:23 Our Hybrid Electric Engines
18:07 Overcharged Battery Issue & Toxic Fumes
21:39 Clearing the Fouled Prop
23:08 Engines are Dead, We Have To Sail
25:09 Emergency Procedure at Sea
27:30 Removing Swollen Dead Battery
28:46 Stealing the Buffer Battery
29:59 Did the Temporary Fix Work?
31:18 Final Stretch to Samal Island
33:28 Electric Motors Save the Day

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