Gone with the Wynnsvideo
Our life in limbo.
February 9, 2025 · 20 min · 401K views · Samal Island
What this video covers
Jason and Nikki Wynn return to their boat in Samal, Philippines, after a six-week absence to resume maintenance and prepare for future travel.3:00 The couple currently keeps the vessel in a marina on the island of Samal, which they describe as a secure, well-protected facility featuring a break wall, a community fridge, and an adjacent hotel.3:54 Because the marina sits at the bottom of a steep hill, the pair relies on electric bikes for the 10-kilometer commute to the town of Babac for market runs.5:20 Their primary maintenance tasks include scrubbing bird droppings from the deck and removing black soot—caused by local trash burning and aircraft exhaust—from the boat’s exterior surfaces.18:38 While the Wynns remain in a period of uncertainty regarding their vessel's status due to an ongoing process with the manufacturer HH, they continue to explore local Filipino cuisine, including kinilau and grilled tuna belly, and engage with the local community.7:07
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