China Catamaran Sailing: Xiamen Departure

MOVE IN AND GET OUT OF CHINA!

Destination:ChinaCity:XiamenPopulation:4.3 million
MOVE IN AND GET OUT OF CHINA!
Gone with the Wynns2024-02-1124 min

It’s been 2 years since we put down a deposit for our HH44 Catamaran. Now the big acceptance day is finally here, and we don’t have even a moment to soak it all in. We have exactly 4 days to move into a brand-new boat, prepare for our first big passage, provision up and sail out of China. It’s a tall order. We’RE JASON AND NIKKI WYNN. A couple of modern-day documentarians, perpetual travelers, and seekers of tall tales. 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. Our home is also our transportation and we spend weeks away from civilization and sometimes land. Self-reliance and living a sustainable lifestyle are a must. It's all about managing our resources and we’re always looking for new and better ways to do so. We've lived off the grid for over 10 years now in everything from a Van to RV to a Sailboat. And over time we have learned a lot about renewable energy, creating safe drinking water, and managing our waste. Our journey is ever-evolving but the mission remains the same: Our journey is ever-evolving but the mission remains the same.

--- Gone with the Wynns
February 11, 2024, Winter in China

Video Chapters

  1. 0:00Welcome Back to SV CURIOSITY
  2. 01:02Intense Weather in the Taiwan Straights
  3. 02:08Prepping to Move Aboard our New HH44
  4. 04:21Odd Rules to Sail out of China
  5. 05:32Grocery Shopping in Xiamen China
  6. 10:45Sailboat Safety Prep for Ocean Sailing
  7. 13:59HH Quality Check & Walkthrough
  8. 15:22Move-in Day, from Land Lubbers to Sailors
  9. 18:43Nikki's Birthday
  10. 19:43Meet Our Crew Member for Sailing out of China
  11. 21:10Day 1 Moving Aboard Overwhelm

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MOVE IN AND GET OUT OF CHINA!

Jason and Nikki Wynn, modern-day documentarians and perpetual travelers, share their experience moving aboard their new HH44 catamaran in China. Facing a tight deadline of just four days, they prepare for their first big passage, provisioning, and sailing out of China. The video details the intense weather in the Taiwan Straits, the odd rules for sailing out of China, and the challenges of moving onto a new boat. It also highlights their grocery shopping in Xiamen, sailboat safety preparations, and a quality check of the HH44. The video culminates in their move-in day, Nikki's birthday celebration, and the introduction of their crew member for sailing out of China. Their journey showcases self-reliance and sustainable living, reflecting their decade-long experience living off-grid.

China Catamaran Sailing: Xiamen Departure

The Wynns' China sailing adventure: A whirlwind move onto their new catamaran, prepping for open ocean, and celebrating Nikki's birthday amidst the excitement.