Yeah, right, as if! In this latest episode we end up on the super-yacht pontoon in super-posh Sutera Harbour Marina, where we are currently berthed. Priority, of course, is Millie, and this is why we have come to Kota Kinabalu. We had it on good authority that there is a Click here for full post: […] More
This is the story about that time we survived Cyclone Harold, while in isolation in Fiji during a pandemic. See The Full Story At: ISOLATION in FIJI & Surviving A CYCLONE Click here for full post: https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/isolation-cyclone-fiji Twitter: @the_wynns YouTube: gonewiththewynns Instagram: the_wynns More
It never ceases to amaze me how easy it is to take the privileges and good fortune we have for granted. While the fact that travel, dining out, attending concerts, plays, or other fun events, even meeting up with friends, old and new, for happy hour are no longer options for Click here for full post: […] More
Totem is a floating island of self-isolation, swaying gently at anchor in Matanchen Bay…the SUP is stowed, Siobhan’s longboard rests on the side deck, the dinghy is hoisted; gear languishing in the face of our Coronavirus-era retreat. This afternoon Jamie and I tried to remember how many days since we’d Click here for full post: […] More
It’s difficult being on the other side of the planet watching and worrying about friends and family. This song by members of the ‘Breathe Harmony’ staff choir of London’s Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS hospitals is a message to the world exemplifying the love and hope these brave people are Click here for full post: […] More
The Coronavirus is a difficult beast to manage for all of us, forced into idleness and isolation while “under attack” by this virus. For few, however, the ban on active live outdoors is so hard felt as for athletes and sailors. We live by the water and by the wind. Staying inside is Click here for full post: […] More
I’m 29 weeks pregnant and the time is flying by much faster than I’d like it to. … Spoiler Alert: FREE hypnosis track to relieve stress and anxiety at Click here for full post: https://wherethecoconutsgrow.com/2020/03/pregnant-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wherethecoconutsgrow/ More
In the wild elasticity of time since Coronavirus shadows began gathering, although it feels like an age since we canceled plans for the South Pacific – it’s barely been a week. Since February we’ve been in prepare / wait-and-see mode. The worst-case scenario, in early days, was rerouting to Tahiti; Click here for full post: […] More
Where can we sail to avoid COVID-19 pandemic? We have the freedom to hoist our white flappy things, let them fill with air and head in any direction – don’t we? We can sail to an island/country that doesn’t have the virus yet. We can head for a deserted island. Click here for full post: […] More
As you all know, we are already in virtual lockdown in the marina on Borneo. Now we read that many countries on the other side of the world are finally implementing movement-restriction and shelter-at-home orders. Where are you reading this? Are you social-distancing, self-isolating? How seriously are you taking Click here for full post: https://followtheboat.com/when-we-work-as-a-team-we-can-cross-oceans-and-stop-viruses/ […] More
It’s a pretty day in Sabah today, with a light breeze and blue skies. And oh so silent. There’s no-one here because the marina has closed. No guests, no staff, no restaurants; lights out. Is it the same where you are? The world is falling silent as we Click here for full post: https://followtheboat.com/nowhere-to-run/ Twitter: […] More
Mindful of the evolving situation around the world with Covid-19, we started to become more concerned about our situation. With our Malaysian visas running out in less than two weeks, we weighed up our options. Read on or watch the full episode by clicking here: We were already stir Click here for full post: https://followtheboat.com/24-hours-before-lockdown/ […] More