A non-Dramatic Sail Across the Notorious Greenland Sea! - Sailing Uma [Step 290]

[@kking5164]

I’m a nurse and just finished a stressful 14 hour shift. This video escape is just what my soul needed! Love you guys and these epic adventures! Thanks for sharing these experiences with me❤️

[@marcryvon]

Thanks to you K King ! If it was'nt for you and your colleagues, we, humans would be in even deeper trouble. You really are our guarding angels. ❤️❤️ Marc, Varennes, Québec, Canada.

[@dienadel30]

@@marcryvon What you said !! Thank you K King !!

[@ianpledge3891]

And thank you xx

[@00708046]

Thanks for all you do . I wish that politicians were smarter but they're not . Thanks for seeing us through the pandemic ! 🇨🇦

[@djopdam199]

@@marcryvon What he said....

[@williampaxson8573]

As an experienced sailor in my 70’s, I want to thank you for a truly epic episode. Your video work is the best I’ve seen in portraying an offshore passage. It felt like I was on board with you.

[@LiftRanger]

There's just something unique about you two and your channel; can't quite put my finger on it. Maybe it's your story, maybe it's your filming and editing, maybe it's that you had the courage to live your dream, or maybe it's that you two have the cojones to take a tiny little electric boat into the 80th parallel and back across the ocean...I'm grateful to be able to live vicariously through you and your travels. I just hate having to wait two weeks for the next episode. May you always have fair winds and following seas!

[@michiellombaers3198]

Awesome. You two have become a serious seasoned bunch in these years. Not many people can claim to have sailed this passage on a small sailing yacht.

[@thetessellater9163]

Can two make a bunch? 😉

[@raedy07]

A bunch of 2 😂

[@michiellombaers3198]

@@thetessellater9163 Well, they're doing (at least) double duties all the time so in this case; sure!

[@marcusott2973]

I was on the 1st passage of the Christophe de Margerie (82.000t ice breaking LNG carrier) through the Denmark straight couple of years back. Polar storm, everybody including the captain puked at least once. 🤪

[@alu.minium521]

Loved the horizon level camera action. As close to being there as it can get. Thanks.

[@DBowen-os2cv]

Agree! It’s very helpful to see the stable horizon!

[@claudettep212]

Yes! You really see the reality of the seas

[@Sdelgado0267]

I believe you guys are one of the best sailing channels there is in KZbin. Love it!!!

[@johnsaddle2519]

Steven I believe you be right on that I've watched Dan and kika from day one

[@soulsista4life]

I love the fact that they have taken us on a journey to a cold place because most sailing vlogs are in warm places, but there is beauty in cold places. I definitely know I'm from New England.

[@Laters3]

I’m in the Isle of Man 🇮🇲 don’t see the sun much here. Beautiful place tho

[@thetessellater9163]

Old England is pretty cold right now too ! 😊

[@larryrizzo736]

It’s strange that I’ve never considered before what a wonderful service you perform for those of us that would never be able to see these parts of the world without you. Thank you for what you’re doing for us, stay safe and God bless you.

[@donaldoutdoors]

Kika and Dan just keep on crushing it!!! This one was.. well... yet another EPIC video!!!

[@reticentraven]

That four-letter word beginning with "E". I was afraid to use it in a comment for fear of overuse...but it truly was! Those initial shots sailing into Jan Mayen with the sun behind...awesome! And the electronic gimbling!

[@hukphin740]

Im nurse on a 12 hr shift and watching this on my lunch break.

[@TimSeburn]

Consider keeping a list of the bird species you see. Birders from around the world are jealously watching you visit locations for birds they can only dream of seeing! Amazing journey!

[@davidmoore5021]

You two have grown so much over the years you have been sailing. And thank you for keeping the over the top drama out.

[@JH-qv3xv]

What a pleasure it is to sail with you two. With 45 years of sailing and many hours in the blue waters you are bring back many great memories. Drama when it is there and the peace and tranquility of a sunny day in the middle a calm ocean . The new technology is always interesting but it is still all about the wind in your face. We are looking forward to next weeks 30 minutes of dreaming. Thanks

[@themakerspath]

As a fellow Canadian sailor I can say that sailing in my area (where this couple started out) is amazing in summer but very challenging in winter. As a former resort chef on the west coast I was a live aboard sailor and chef at several resorts in our sailing grounds. At some point this couple showed up on a park dock I was poaching at one fall/winter season as I was 'between jobs' . I had the pleasure to meet this couple although they likely don't remember it. lol. Plumper cove keats island is still a great place to hang out. This would have been 2011. Likely before they purchased the boat they are on now. I am happy to see just how far they have traveled. As I watch this today I keep my eye on the local boat market for my 4rth sailboat and wonder if I may just sell the condo and go all in again. :D Great work out there be safe. The Gulf Islands await your return.

[@thetessellater9163]

One could transmute their "Don't buy a sofa" to "Don't buy a condo" perhaps?

[@ArtisticVoyages]

I used to live in Gibsons! So cool to read your comments about Keats Island:). I later moved up to Powell River and had a boat with my then husband. I lived there for 11 years before my current partner and I sold it all in 2017 and hit the road:)

[@NewSkiwi]

Wow. That is interesting, but start out with baby steps and sell the couch before you sell the condo .. 😂

[@RiverWoods111]

I think they have only had one boat. They have done extensive rebuilding of that one boat though so it may look a little different to you. I am not positive, but they have been recording this whole journey from the beginning so you can go back and check out the vids from way back. You might be in one of them.

[@paulsj9245]

@@RiverWoods111 They started in 2014, some time after graduating, and indeed have had no yacht but Uma from the beginning, and sailed only in the Atlantic Ocean + its marginal seas.

[@merlemarie4337]

wow! the drone shot of Uma with Jan Mayen in the background and the beautiful colors of the sky towards the end is just INSANE. so beautiful, as always!

[@johnmikel5934]

Really proud of you both, and Kika's adoption to show it real, with less made up drama as we can see with other adventurers. Love love love that attitude. Sailing is beautiful, your technical aspects incorporated into the boat. Great editing, music and transitions mixed with drone shots. Superb!

[@Krieghandt]

The drama section was a lot of fun. As for the rolling horizon footage, keep it coming!! I only get sea sick if something affects my inner ear. Dan has switched to night owl references for day/night. Yesterday is before you slept last, tomorrow is after you sleep next, 'night' is when you slept/are sleeping, and 'day' is when you are awake. It confuses the heck out of normal people :)

[@bikerfirefarter7280]

"I only get sea sick if something affects my inner ear". No shit, Sherlock.

[@Garryck-1]

As a permanent night-shift worker, I fully relate to Dan's terminology!

[@Krieghandt]

@@bikerfirefarter7280 LOL I meant a virus or bacteria, not what I said :)

[@bikerfirefarter7280]

@@Krieghandt ;-) I know, I was being flippant. One of my friends was diagnosed with meniere's syndrome, he said it felt like being in a spin-drier, but going in several directions simultaneously, turns out he'd caught an infection off a parrot. It eventually cleared up but left him rather deaf in one ear. He said he had been very sea-sick before, but this was the worst feeling of motion-sickness ever.

[@bikerfirefarter7280]

@@Krieghandt What about alcohol? ;-) I do a fair bit of sailing, never been sea-sick regardless of conditions, not once, not at all. However, I was once stood on the sidelines of a soccer match when a player tried to clear the ball with a mighty kick, straight into the side of my head, I got a spectacular thick ear from it. And for a week every time I turned in my sleep I had a sensation of violent/rapid spinning for about 5-seconds. Weird.

[@boatman5151]

Wonderful! No drama. I for one am not looking for drama when I view a sailing channel but the experience, the fun, the work, the sailing. Thank you Uma for providing such great content week after week.

[@alanduncan4691]

you two are quite remarkable. excellent sailors, cinematographers and people.

[@d14551]

If I were still teaching a media class to middle school students, I would show your different versions as a great example of how "reality" is shaped by editing. Thanks so much for this fascinating video.

[@skaraborgcraft]

Keeping it real is important. I did the same passage as another vessel, yet they managed to get a story printed in a magazine because of all the "drama" and things that broke; on what was a normal condition crossing. Much kudos to you. Awesome drone footage to end with, not many can own that, thanks for sharing.

[@SailBeforeSunset]

We've been around for over 10 years and have been making videos for a long time. Been following you two for a long time, along with the other "usual suspects". A lot of the others have made the decision to have kids, and good for them. Some of their channels have become as much about the kids as they are about the sailing. Good to see that your channel has always been about sailing and the experience. Your channel has become our favorite and we have enjoyed that your editing and videography skills have become soooo good! Please, keep up the great work and we will continue to keep watching. Big thumbs up.

[@richardmoore4194]

That segment when Dan talks about the thrill of leaving one place and reaching another presses all my buttons. 500 miles from anywhere is real jepardy , you take it in your stride - HNY to you both.

[@kunoknollenbuddler2167]

To tell the truth, I'm official jealous. What a nice sail all the way down from Spitzbergen to Jan Mayen. One of the most mysterious Parts of the Arctic Ocean within the middle of the habitat of the Greenland Shark or Ice Shark. This is fantastic. And your first Impressions of Jan Mayen are awesome as well. - Yes, I'm ... jealous. But it is worth every second because of watching your bright smiles and all the little shiny stars in your Eyes, you share with us, when ever you became aware, where you actual are with your tiny Uma. 👍👍👍

[@SailingUma]

Glad we could share it all thru our lenses. I’d say the sail was Preparation, but definitely with a side of luck. 😋

[@johnsumner6185]

Your boat was left for dead in Fairhaven, MA? and now because of you two it is now cruising the world!

[@5b836]

your videos are the proof that I needed to know that all humans really have a spiritual connection to water. Just the sound of waves is enough to calm someone from their 12 hours shifts in pharmacy work. With the pandemic and death we've been seeing over these short few years, it's been enough to cause a number of mental breakdowns. But these videos are inspirational and so calming and wonderful. Knowing the beauty of the world around while we are trapped in such a small part makes it all worth fighting for.

[@jacquesicard6200]

Kika and Dan, I love you. I love what you do, that I can't do anymore ... I'm a 70 yo French old sailor, older than your boat! 🙂 I started watching your videos since the beginning. I am still with you in Curaçao and come to refresh myself in Jan Mayen from time to time ... I wish you the best sailing for this new year and a long and happy life. ❤️❤️❤️

[@Adriana-le6bv]

I dont need a dramatic epic sail, I just want to see the reality. Your videos calm my anxieties and I learn SO much from you two. Don't ever be anxious or hesitant to post a realistic day at sea,, thats exactly what we come for :)

[@judithcatlett8518]

I binged watched all your videos and am so happy to have caught up and can now leave comments. Two suggestions: buy a cart so you don’t have to carry all your groceries. Buy one of those self-contained gardens. They can grow all types of vegetables. If someone already made these suggestions forgive me. Love you two, especially when Kika breaks into her favorite Disney song. Thank you for such an incredible adventure.

[@philipmasters7491]

Oh yer, and install a nuclear reactor so you don’t run out of electricity! How big do you think this boat is!!!

[@judithcatlett8518]

@@philipmasters7491 Excuse me Mr. Masters, but if you don’t know and apparently you do not, carts are collapsible and able to be folded. The garden is no bigger than a bread box and self contained. And to answer your question, I am aware of how big their boat is and thank you for asking.

[@goldenacres3269]

There is no bad weather, only bad clothes. The shots of you in the down coats inside reflect that. Good on you.

[@duncan.5228]

I have the deepest admiration for you guys. You make it seem easy. That is how good you are. Enjoy your break on the island, you deserve it. Love to hear the guy when you call him on the radio.

[@waterdog226]

You are such entertaining people too. Kiki’s smiles can light up the universe in these videos. Dan facial expressions reveal his soul. I bet you have amazing dreams because of the environment.

[@johntaylor1947]

I love the gimbled camera giving a true perspective of sailing motion. Your experience and wisdom keep you two safe . So will you two miss the midnight sun.

[@Lach_1908]

Most underrated KZbin channel

[@gmanwaseverywhere2104]

I hope that you guys truly know how special you are! Thank you, thank you so much for giving us a window into your wonderfully unique life! Love you two. Be safe.

[@johndeverteuil136]

Been following you from the beginning and you two have become extremely competent sailors. I am retired, living on my catamaran, and as a side hustle I deliver boats. The passage food is similar for a reason, no real activity. My buddy and I will snack through the day and then cook a soup, canned, then add rice or pasta (Ramen) to add some filler. I will continue to follow you two, especially on projects (amazing), and if we ever run across each other I will buy you a nice dinner.

[@lawrencegleason4666]

Wow. Amazing. Expedition boats sail those seas and here is Uma, fibreglass hull and electric motor. That's a tale to tell and we are so glad you are telling it so well!

[@JMG896]

Thank you so much Dan and Kika for taking us along on your life's journey with Uma. Every episode is truly epic and when you think this just can't get any better, BAM!!! it just does, absolutely amazing. Stay safe 👍❤️

[@lyndababy]

Living the reality behind the saying "the calm before the storm". I can still remember the dichotomy of feelings in those situations. At the same time being lulled by the calm seas, and gentle sailing, while also being excited, and a little uncertain about what is to follow. I really enjoy being able to vicariously relive my past experiences on the ocean through your channel. Thank you both so much for continuing to share your adventures in such a thoughtful and undramatic way.

[@nealeburgess6756]

I don't know. Should I give a thumbs up?? Maybe, maybe not.... Just kidding. Of course I have. Dan and Kika take me to the most amazing places, and certainly since they have been "up north", I have never even heard of the locations. These videos are not just entertainment, they are super informative geography lessons too.

[@Capt.sierra]

Great, there’s no words to describe, the editing of your films is great , congratulations 🤜🤛

[@gourgondenis]

I’m really proud of what you have accomplished. Kika should respect Dan when he is sleeping instead of waking him up all a time while editing.

[@cathrynmcpartland1752]

So my non-sailing hubby is hooked now. “Anything from The Kids?”, he asked the other day. You showed an offshore passage well. Cameras just can’t seem to catch wave height well but you came damn close. I enjoyed every moment. ❤️

[@q.e.d.9112]

@@charonstyxferryman And if you can shoot them on telephoto it makes them seem steeper. Sit on the foredeck in a following sea; zoom in on the helmsman’s head and shoulders and, voila, Hollywood size seas.

[@bluelithium9808]

Plethora of sailing videos in warm water. You guys are doing something fantastic! The scenery is out of this world and you're accruing experiences few humans ever will.

[@unclejediisampsonii3624]

Such a humbling experience , how are you going to face the chaos of the man made world when you buy a couch ,you are both so amazing ❤️

[@00708046]

On your mention of " the knock down" , I went to watch it . 103 Dan you looked like a book worm with those black framed glasses and no facial hair . Now you're that Norwegian patrol boat captain . It really suites you compared to the office look. LOL . Take care guys ! With love from Ottawa Canada 🇨🇦.

[@markrick2195]

I love your content! Been watching since the beginning. The quality and creativity you both bring is awesome. I felt like I was in the middle of the calmest Greenland Sea with you. Safe travels and keep loving each other the way you do, it vibrates out to all the rest of us. UMA!!!

[@mhensen1]

Amazed at how the colour grading and contrast made same images look so different, great examples

[@nlzaaf]

Love the episode. Isn’t it amazing that in the middle of the Greenland Sea, you’re able to download detailed weather information? What an amazing world we live in! Thanks for taking us along. :-)

[@teedub1990]

I stg, I feel like I'm watching a national geographic documentary every week. I'm impressed, entertained and inspired. Jan Mayan was beautiful.

[@rickemmet1104]

Well, it's nice that you guys finally made the passage and that we're able to witness it, we were all getting a little nervous. It's good that you picked the correct weather window! Kika, "Oh, the drama!" Yeah, there's a bit of that. The new electronic gimbal does give us a proper view of Uma's movement, at least side to side. For those viewers that have never sailed, it will help give them some perspective. Having sailed, it's kinda automatic to add several meters of boat movement in all directions as we view the shots. The scenes of Jan Mayen were just gorgeous, it looks like Mt. Saint Helens floating above the sea! Stay safe!

[@rolfholmer7022]

What we enjoy, Uma, Kika, Dan & Winschhandtag !!!!

[@TwisterChasers]

Your shots are amazing! I felt such joy when the sun shone knowing you were getting the energy you need! You both are amazing sojourners, exploring our magnificent seas in a purely sustainable way. Thank you for sharing all of this with us.

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

The way you guys get (b-roll?) footage as if an omnicient videographer is standing by to capture your day to day activities is so cool and naturalistic. I don't know how you remember to take video doing 'mundane' stuff to help show the passage of time, but you do it seamlessly and beautifully.

[@andrewruble7706]

I have to be honest I wasn't really excited about your trip to the "north". Blue water and palm trees are my preference. Once again your story, videos and excitement have shown me a new place that is breathtaking, beautiful and just really interesting. Thanks for sharing and taking the time to include all of us in your adventures! Blessings

[@soggybottom3463]

Just beautiful. You may be leaving the artic circle, but with Kika aboard the sun is still always shining.

[@rosetta6285]

I think my young family and I have binged watch all your episodes a few times now! Always on the edge of our seats for the next episode on your adventure :) Safe journey's Dan and Kika!

[@dougsrepair1060]

You two are the real deal when it comes to sailing couples on KZbin. What a magnificent thing to be doing.

[@jsveb5373]

You guys are absolutely amazing. The way you travel the world is so inspiring. Adventurous while seemingly carefully executed and displayed for all of us to enjoy. Thanks

[@chrishession4205]

I started watching this channel as a young 2 job engaged man that was excited to break the norm of adult life and sail the world someday with my wife. But life happens, I'm divorced now and at a low I never could foresee. But finding this channel again gives me hope yet again for my future. My dream of sailing is something I often keep to myself cause in the past when I've told people they always respond with "you'll never get to do that" or "try to be realistic." But one day I'll get out there. Thank you for the content you make. I often feel like I'm watching planet earth on Netflix with some of the shots you get which is incredible. You guys are such an inspiration and I can't wait to binge watch till your current episodes.

[@jamesross5598]

Superb. Those shots at the end of Uma against the back drop of the glaciated lost world just rising up out of the ocean. What a landfall. Great job.

[@georgeklesel1161]

To watch you navigate really winter waters at sail is amazing. You are doing things no one else has thought of

[@westend3019]

Cameras never do extreme weather in reality. When we see everything sliding and slamming on the deck, we'll know you're in the rough stuff, lol. Thanks for posting this latest vid. Hope we can get South, quickly. I need to see some tropics.

[@kainejoyes2981]

I found this somehow more shocking then huge waves with ripped tops..The stillness was disturbing...in the ocean! Wtf! Just beautiful..more effort and skill in these videos than most of the stuff on Netflix! Thank you 💖

[@atholf]

Thanks so much for being a modern day explorer and sharing your epic journey. It looks great on a big screen!

[@TheDenisedrake]

So fun to see the REAL filming first, then the DRAMATIC editing.... especially the cuddling that looks like the last hug before you die edit.

[@ilCignoTube]

Beautiful ocean video shots, with just the right volume of music now and then. It is always hard to show the actual circumstances at sea, but the electronic gimbal and the shots from the companionway are the closest to the real thing. Well done!

[@rexstiger6090]

Regular or periodic headaches on a passage can also come from being low on body water. You may not realize how little you drink and it builds over time. I know conserving water is important, but that should be weighed with drinking enough to maintain your body's requirements.

[@reynadelrey]

👍👍 📌 ABSOLUTE TRUTH❣️❣️

[@randys1889]

Amazing. The videography and editing are brilliant. Clearly sailing is just one of skills you two are developing. Love Love Love your channel, Loved Kika's Ted X talk as well ❤ Cheers from Southern California USA 🇺🇸

[@SLO4SpeedBump]

Could you imagine sailing with no electronic navigation equipment? You two are living the life. Thanks for taking us along with you. I really enjoy my visits with you two. God Bless.

[@paulliuzzo1320]

I am loving the new camera with the horizon hold, it gives us a whole new perspective on what live aboard is really like. You two are absolutely my favorite sailing couple! Can't wait to see what adventures you will be taking us on in the future. Be well.

[@AlexzanderCampbell]

Fellow rail?

[@steelefarmllc142]

I so appreciate and enjoy the "reality" you give us! "Drama" is getting old. Thanks for all you do

I really enjoy watching all your adventures and can't wait for the next episode.

[@sumobear2031]

Money can't buy a partnership like yours, Genuine team and a great blog as usual

[@imtep1]

This was the best episode ever. I finally got to see what it's like and what happens during a long passage. Thank you so much. Like I mentioned, I'll never sail and I live the sailing life through you folks. Keep up the great tour of everything.

[@davekragness269]

Go back and watch the North Atlantic crossing...amazing footage. Their trust in their boat and equipment is possible because of their preparedness and attention to detail. This is documentary level stuff. Enjoy every minute of it...but am looking forward to them being in a warmer climate. I live in MN USA and the sun is shining at below 0 degrees Fahrenheit at the moment. I need a warm escape!

[@imtep1]

@@davekragness269 For sure, I will definitely look at it. I might have somehow overlooked it. Good looking out.

[@joaquinstabbington673]

@@davekragness269 I'm watching from an Australian summer, and your comment confused me. All of a sudden you brought me back to the reality that it is winter in the northern hemisphere, and that there's no way that Uma was sailing those seas in winter! At 0:40 Dan shows a weather router, and it is dated July! NOW it is making sense again. How many times will I need to watch again before I have absorbed even just half of the information? The comments here help so much, like one praising the drone footage of Uma sailing past Jan Mayen. Sadly, that fact had just washed over me as I 'watched from my couch'. Yes, I appreciated the scene, but I hadn't put the thought in about "how did they manage THAT?" Now I need to re-watch to better appreciate the footage, PLUS ponder the machinations required to make such footage in a place where there are no other boats'n'folks for miles (an under exaggeration on the miles). It is such a privilege to be able to experience these moments with D, K and UMA! Thanks so much.

[@patriciac5214]

Thank Heavens for no drama! No drama is good! Safest of travels.

[@sandra701]

Thanks Kika❗️Thanks Dan❗️I’m always checking on another device to determine the approximate temperature where you guys are sailing. Since “Rona” began and I retired from teaching again, I travel through the awesomeness of others on KZbin. I love rocking with Uma. These blue waters are gorgeous, along with your superb editing.

[@PatricCTT]

EPIC footage of Jan Maten with UMA in foreground - just beautiful!

[@theweatherisaokay4964]

When I'm kinda lost and needed to get away from land, you guys keep bringing me back to sea. Loved being lead to something so majestic and beautiful as the sea.

[@manuelestrada7653]

WOW! What a spirit of humanity, wonder & sheer adventure. The sense of freedon, independence & self reliance is palpable and so, so to be admired & emulated in whatever small way we all can to make this life journey worthwhile.

[@graemeh2634]

Another great film, you guys are terrific. Have watched you from the very beginning and im always hanging for the next episode, even now that you have me out sailing once more. Keep them coming they are so enjoyable. All the best from me to you both.

[@peterniederreiter7818]

Jan Mayen is a frontier and you are very lucky to have reached it on that boat. Good planing and the weather on your side made it possible. The footage approaching the island reminded me when in 2007 I was able to visit this remote place on our way back to Norway, after visiting Greenland on an expedition vessel. Jan Mayen is also linked to the Austrian Research History (1882/83) and a painting depicting the island from an artist, that accompanied our travels, is hanging in my office as I write. I have visited many remote places of our home planet - Jan Mayen left one of the deepest mystical impressions. I am now retired and operate my trawler yacht on the West Coast of Canada. Hope to see you on the waters some day..... Congratulations and a virtual hug! Peter from Austria

[@kaykeelan3765]

You are two interesting people to watch and your videos are great - lots of sailing info, which is way beyond my ken but still fascinating to see, and you intersperse the daily life with lovely shots of nature so we get to be there too. Thank you!

[@petergroves9343]

What can I add that folks below have not already, only thing I can say is you are awesome, thank you so much for sharing with us. Take care, stay safe & fair winds ⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵

[@JustMe-pp1mp]

Well done. Have to echo other commenters thoughts about the 'gimbalized' go-pro. Excellent shots giving a more realistic view/sensation of the boat's movement through the water. Thanks for posting and take care. :-)

[@kimcarasso6687]

Thanks to you both for giving us a glimpse of the north. I cry every time I watch the beauty and the 2 of you are actually there alone!

[@guidovano45]

What a fantastic episode. The sailing, the waves, the ocean and the arrival in Jan Mayen in these conditions are epic. It makes me want to go back to sea as soon as possible.

[@bdphourde]

I think you have done something that even Erik hasn't done, and that's to sail the Greenland Sea in GOOD weather! When I sail the high latitudes above the Arctic Circle I plan to make a deal with my First Mate that if she will do all the cooking, I will stand all the night watches!

[@marjoriejaffe3931]

You made it! YAY!! Love sailing with you both. You give me something wonderful to look forward to weekly. Wishing you a wonderful experience this week. Stay safe and warm. Blessings your way.♥

[@SailingWindRose]

Thank you for bringing the story as it is. Your realistic view, despite the algorithms (in us) favour the opposite, is what makes me believe “not buying a couch” is the way to go. In the end, this crossing shows your craftsmanship and will more empowering than watching somebody wrecking their boat…. Job well done both, loved every minute!

[@PraaugYT]

That Island looks massive. There were some pretty nice shots in this step. I really like the stabilized Camera. I didn't thought that the boat would rock that big.

[@SailingUma]

Yeah it's very had to convey just home must a monohull moves at sea with a regular camera. The horizon levelling helps, but you still can't feel the G force.

[@nisiunavoce1264]

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[@tubemaxie]

In German, there's an untranslatable word called "Fernweh" (literally hurting to get away, out into the world. Fern = far and weh = hurt). I experienced "Fernweh" all my life. You guys do a fantastic job to cure me for at least the time I watch your wonderful clips (everybody does the Carribbean and Bermudas, which gets boring very quickly). It's a poetic kind of magic and feels almost like an own genuin experience. In my professional past, I've hired architects to do a lot of crazy, self-exploiting jobs in the entertainment business at which they always excelled with new and genuinely original approaches. Apart from many things, that make you unique as a couple, you're also great architects in the sense of charting a new visual layout of the world like no one has seen before...

[@Gregemio]

Happy new year guys - Looking forward to another year of amazing content.

[@ikarus342000]

Thank you for how you tell your story, hones. Who loves sailing at sea understands you. It is even better for people who follow you and never sailed but are interested. There is sometimes enough drama anyway. Thanks again.

[@dr.coole.]

You two are doing an epic awesome job !!

[@richardroth8087]

Fantastic. Breathtaking. Inspiring. Profound. I'm running out of appropriate superlatives. With that, I will add speechless.

[@maxplanck9055]

Kika, how about installing two car reversing cameras to act as lookout for when you are below and on watch and need to watch other boat traffic, you could pair it to your laptop and get an alert when they see something, available cheap @ Amazon,an easy tech solution? I hope this helps much love to you both ❤️👍🇬🇧

[@awuma]

I think they have radar and/or radar detector (and obviously a radar reflector). Combined with the plotter and AIS display, that gives pretty good situational awareness. They look outside every 5-10 minutes, too, IIRC. Whales and containers are the only things those devices would miss, but they would be rare in the Greenland Sea. "Uma" is minimally but beautifully set up.

[@chipkyle5428]

Our birth latitude is a magnet. The midnight sun is beautiful but it can’t hold you. We are called home. Thanks for the ride.

[@rogerstone3068]

"Keeping it real" instead of faking up a story is why people watch. Please don't change!

[@noahbruket5906]

Agreed. There are other channels (the main one I can think of is the justBS norwegian guy ) who overly produces everything, and would make going to the grocery store this overly dramatic scary adventure. I didn’t notice it until I watched Uma sail in the same winds and showed it like it really is! Really Glad they are pointing out the editing aspect to light and calling out the BS.

[@robertlhoyt9775]

One of those videos to put on loop mode and big screen and low sound and “chill”!