Captain Kika's SOLO SAIL...(ish) - Sailing Uma [Step 91]

[@mjjm4731]

Congrats to Kika for doing everything alone and to Dan for not interfering so she could accomplish solo sailing while having someone on board!! Another great episode for Uma!

[@ajkgordon]

Excellent stuff. Pushing yourself outside your comfort zone to enhance a life-saving skill is highly desirable. Many other sailing channels seem to skip over this either because they don't do it at all or because they don't think it's interesting. And full marks to Dan for not interfering - tempting when you're more knowledgable or physically stronger. You have confidence in her abilities and adaptability. Great team!

[@naomitakimoto7295]

I agree with this comment especially Dan. It shows how much he honestly trust Kika’s ability and never said nor interfered with attitude of “See, I told you so”. Dan is truly a great man. He must have great parents and brought up really well connected with all the people around him and he definitely developed true self confidence within himself in the most wonderful way anyone could ask for. Positive Kika and wise Dan. What a wonderful couple ❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍🥰🥰🥰✊✊✊💕💕💕 Fair winds!

[@HistoryRats]

I've watched a bunch of different sailing "how-to" videos trying to make myself better comprehend terminology and how to tack, ect, before we start our adventures. This is the first video I have seen where I can visually see the sails coming about! Awesome job guys! Way to go Captain K!!

[@IslandInsanity]

You should check out American sailing association books on Amazon! Basic keel boat, basic coastal cruising are great places to start!!

[@edithdonaldson9483]

Congrats Captain Kika. I’m learning to sail and your enthusiasm & examples rock! Thank you for taking the time to share with us all ⛵️

[@Ricoswayve1]

Kika solo sailing was outstanding.!!!

[@vicferrmat4492]

Thank you for the uploads. Your videos are inspiring, you two are the wake-up call that we should all get off our asses and do something. The world would be a sad place without you two.

[@hunsadersrockinranch]

finally, A channel that shows sailing. Great job! Thanks again!

[@missunderstood1983]

Nothing like an Uma upload to help me push back the start of the work day another 30 minutes. Love you guys

[@joshuabrooks555]

Wow! This was great. We should see Dan independently edit a video.

[@donaldcirlin4216]

Great job Captain Kika!! I love "practice makes better". Can't wait for more!

[@tomriley5790]

Great work Kika! Fantastic to see this, you must have been so tired! Well done! Kika 2 -Dory 0. Well done! Dan's turn to give you a break! Thanks again for sharing the steps on your adventure with us!

[@gregoryfietz3831]

I've got 4 daughters . All with your I CAN DO spirit like you . Love your enthusiasm like our daughters . We're so proud .

[@rickytimms1851]

I LOVE this young ladies enthusiasm !!!

[@lorrinbarth1969]

Best yachty episode I've viewed and I've seen thousands.

[@tadpolecrunch]

Best episode yet!

[@bobblack6816]

You go girl!!!!!!! Great job!! He's lucky to have you!!!!

[@MusicWorld-zy6dl]

Congratulations Captain! Well done and Dan was "supervising" well also...thanks for uploading and look forward to many more happy videos.

[@caracas787]

Really great to see you so happy with your achievement.Reminds me of my first ascent of a mountain in Peru I got to a point when I thought I could go no further and my mate said well if you want to die stay here all of a sudden I got a second wind and a little while later we reached the summit and I was so elated.

[@LifeBetweenTheDash]

So glad you guys did this test. So important that each of you can solo sail without really thinking in the case of an emergency. Way to go Captain Kika💗

[@TonyAnschutz]

OUtstanding! Must feel great! I love that you are sailing hook to hook. True sailors! WEll done Kika!

[@stellarpod]

EXCELLENT job! You are not *just* another pretty face. You can pull your own, and then some. As always, thanks so much for sharing. Steve

[@trailbarge12]

Props and all that for the sail, but could anybody who has watched previous UMA vids EVER have thought of Kika as "just another pretty face"? Clever and skillful from the start. I seem to recall Dan mentioning in an early episode that this is what attracted him to Kika in the first place. At any rate... this Step was cool but not the seminal step to realize THAT.

[@tripp8833]

Paul Podby ... its amazing how sexist people are rofl... i bet the OP doesn’t even realize it

[@00dmb5]

Unlike a bunch of others, I'm just going to say, congrats on the first solo, good job!

[@donzie13]

Awesome! Congratulations! We are SO proud of you! We have been following you two for a while. Thank you for the vids! Good job you two!

[@OverlandSea]

Awsome job Kika, well done 🌬⛵️👌🏼

[@jbk1961]

Great job Kika. Dan't list of 2 things remaining should have been 3. After the snubber and dinghy, a drink was definitely well earned. Cheers.

[@rickkwitkoski1976]

"It's SO hot!" (and now in Norway...) "It's SO cold!" I'm catching up! I'm catching up!

[@KiwiFin]

WOW! Makes you want to go sail but then.....nope 🤣 what an awesome job! I’ve been binge watching for two days from step one! This is the best one to date! Well done captain Kika wooohooooo.

[@jgmiller5044]

Captain Kika, you did great. Love the video.

[@Riiyan]

At 15:25 when Kika is talking in the rain and you can hear the noise of the boat sailing through the water, makes me want to buy a boat myself. That is some really peaceful background noise, sounds like a beach.

[@crisbrackett2067]

Love Dan's " under pressure". And your both very lovely people, thank you for living your dreams and inspirering me to do the same.

[@tommoss7223]

Great video guys. This one really touched a nerve for me. So far all my sailing has been with at least one crew. Even if all they can do is take the helm for 5 minutes it's help. I really like the way you set this challenge up to push you to singlehand. I need to do the same. Fair winds guys!

[@StreetTruckinTitan]

Love this channel. And I love your lifestyle and freedom youve created for yourselves. Keep living the dream and safe travels!

[@paulaeg1]

Congrats Kika great job a first mark it on your calendar. I mark all the firsts in my journal. Helps me know that I have grown. Sometimes I don't realize how far I've come then I look for the firsts. It's a great reminder.

[@vikingtraveler2655]

Kika, you are like a trucker cussing up a storm on this video, lol. You both are the best, love you guys.

[@michakj4994]

Really great stuff!! Thanks both of you. One of the best episodes. All members of the crew awesome.

[@popsikopper308]

Congratulation Kika. The feelingof accomplishment is well earned. As to sailing without a working autopilot, it often helps if you can balance the sails and just fix the rudder in place. That's usually good enough to get something from below or go to the toilet. For calm passages, it's easier to set the alarm to 20 or 25 minutes instead of 15. Those few extra minutes really help.

[@rogers53]

I luv the practice makes better,not necessarily perfect very good kika,luv u guys.

[@Manillo]

good job kika! you're so fearless.

[@swashfrogsailor]

Way to go! Absolutely everyone should do this. That you did so with a temperamental autopilot and sailed the entire passage should be especially satisfying. The lazy sailor will turn on the engine, engage the pilot, and head directly to the waypoint. Before they know it, they're steaming to each destination regardless the wind strength or direction, justifying their action with the excuse that batteries must be charged or water must be made... Eventually, they complain that they're getting too old to sail, and the next boat will be a trawler.

[@BuzzSargent]

You two are so good with each other and for each other. She has every right to be proud and excited. That was a fantastic accomplishment. Happy Trails

[@davidc6510]

Awesome done teaching on solo time Dan! The wave in a mid hatch to get Dan was a sinister plot of revenge - muhahahahaa. When you are so exhausted and dopey like that around minute 14 or so it is a good idea to use safety lines out of the cockpit even if the seas are becalmed. You just don't have your wits, quick reaction, or good decision making until you can shake off the fog of sleep. Love the video - great you had Dan on board as backup. You were awesome on your first solo sail! Great job! Cheers.

[@jacquelinebeerman8188]

Well done Kikka. Love yours and Dan’s enthusiasm during your adventure. Me and my partner are in the process of buying another yacht to prepare for our round the world adventure. Picking up a lot of tips to add to our preparations. Fair winds

[@SailingBritaly]

We were laughing our socks off at #practicemakesbetter ! We are no experts by any means but Kika (and Dan) heaving to is the best solution for taking a break to do something away from the helm. We love the fact you guys do 'drills' on the boat, and this would be a really useful skill to hone. (You may know all about this already and perhaps it just slipped Kika's mind in with all the excitement, in that case, please ignore this comment...) Your videos are absolutely brilliant guys! Fair winds, Chris & Rossella 👍

[@mskogly]

I like how Kikas voice changed during this journey, getting more bossy and powerful!

[@nealeburgess6756]

Well done Captain Kika. I think it is so important for couples to be able to cover their partner's jobs. You never know what might happen to make it necessary to manage alone. (This is not just sailing couples, but all couples). So now Kika, you know that if the situation dictates that you have to sail a passage alone, YOU CAN DO IT. Great job.

[@TheAquaticMandolin]

Holy crap Kika kicking butt and taking names. You were a total badass on this first solo sail.

[@captandy34449]

Way to go Kika!!!! You are awesome at so many levels. We love you!!

[@admichell9756]

Exhilarating voyage ! Beautiful to watch ! Biggest vote of confidence A fish salute. A true inspiration. Happy sailing.

[@bobgutgsell1009]

I have been watching and I am inspired with both of you but on this video KIKA you go lady, make that cabin boy (Dan) pamper you ! I love the confidence you both have and more important the TRUST you have for each other, very special! Hugs!

[@kerlenia1]

it's really good to see brave women in charge. voce é muito '' TOP '' como se fala por aqui no Brasil. um grande abraço!

[@francisdebellis7219]

I absolutely love the way you work together. Where one leaves off, the other continues, so cool. I've been with my wife for thirty years and find more relationship building value in your videos than any marriage counselor could offer. I think our sailing experiences will improve by watching you, and our marriage too.

[@johnwatford7287]

Kika, Congrats on the solo sail! We finished our Sailing Uma Binge and are all caught up! My 10yo daughter (who has resisted the idea of an extended cruise) is now excited to watch you guys and is increasingly impressed with Kika! Love the videos and the stories, guys! Keep up the fantastic work and the awesome journey -- be safe! Cheers!

[@mickar15]

I'm new to watching your adventures. Just got caught up by binge watching for the last few days. Love what you are doing. Please keep making these.

[@michaelcummings2155]

i love it when she's a punch drunk from no sleep.. talking smack..great stuff love you guy's

[@scottstevens5628]

Awesome! You never get to see someone wrangle the lines in a tack. Great job.

[@JoeNelo]

Seeing how proud you were of your solo sail made me feel really proud of your Kika. Congrats :) Thanks for the distraction from my homework too. always good to get distracted for a bit. Also, I am loving the view of all the islands you are visiting. I have always dreamed of going through the Caribbean islands, but seeing your videos solidifies my thoughts on how beautiful it is there. I cant wait to set off next December.

[@lipadier]

Awesome. Now that's what a sailing channel is all about. Good stuff.

[@akitacowboy1114]

Congratulations Captain k i k a on your solo helming. It always feels good when you challenge yourself and succeed. I still remember the last time I was sailing wing-on-wing, I was going faster than the waves. My girlfriend was lounging in the cockpit and my dog was on the bow. It stays like that you never forget. Happy sailing.

[@catrinakaye2132]

Kika, this video was super interesting and inspiring to me. The fact that you sailed the vessel on your own was pretty amazing. Not alot of women can do what you did with just the little bit of knowledge they may have. My boyfriend and I have a 5 year plan to start our sailing life. Some say it's never the right time, some say you have to plan..who knows.. I'd love to pick your brain and understand how you came about sailing.. pros and cons, basically all of the knowledge you have... pretty cool chick you are....

[@donb4386]

Heh, heh, heh, That was fun! Kika brilliant solo sail, but you guys are best in tandem. Don't get rid of Dan just yet.

[@mikewilliams4499]

Awesome and congrats to you both. To Kika for hanging in there and to D for not intervening⛵️👍

[@sailsandskills2805]

We've been waiting for it all week ! ;) You guys are like bubbles in Champagne !

[@AlfiTsinela]

Sails and Skills what a very nice thing to say! I second this.

[@trailbarge12]

Who the heck is "Bubbles"? ... and what the hell is he doing in my champagne?

[@svbacchus4949]

Perfect practice makes perfect. Practice makes better! You got it Kika!! Good job captain!

[@bluewaterdreamin5034]

You must have been SUPER Excited to complete that challenge!......and SUPER tired. Well done you!

[@Cap513]

What A GREAT Job Kika, Skippered that boat like A PRO!!! LOVE Your Channel!!! You guys RAWK!!!

[@edrosenberger6947]

Captain Kika did a excellent job of completing a single-handed overnight passage! Dan also did an excellent job of biting his tongue and letting her figure everything out on her own....good on him because now she was able to learn new things.

[@murrat]

Great sail Kika. That was a valuable exercise. Dan, you did a great job capturing it all.

[@supervisorcolonygreens7968]

Good Job, when tacking, as soon as the head sail starts flapping you can release the sheet (the sail is no longer providing power) so that when the sail blows over to the new side you are already sheeting in. Great job Kika!! Another good thing to practice is to lock down the wheel and practice steering the boat with the sails, port, starboard, and maintaining a straight coarse.

[@CedarMcKay]

Supervisor ColonyGreens I agree with you, but many feel that backing the sail gets you around quicker. I wouldn’t, but it is a well-established strategy

[@vahnlewis9749]

Congratulations to Kika on a solo sail. Sailing is always learning new stuff.

[@timwebb8153]

Practice does indeed not make perfect. Practice makes *permanent*. Good job Kika!

[@jenniferjames1154]

so awesome. i wanna sail on my own now! kika you are a brave, smart, competent girl well done!!

[@johnlcallaway]

I once heard that practice doesn't make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect :-) Great attitude and efforts. Thanks for another great video!

[@davidatkinson8334]

I do not know anything about sailing but you have done a great job. knowing the equipment very well. it is 2 plus years since this video was published, so you should be a seasoned Captain by now. well done

[@mr.krankypantsakakurt3359]

Love you both please be careful. Wishing you peace love and happiness in your future sailing ventures, see you in the next video

[@lubberwalker]

Already difficult, living with the the new skipper is goi ng to be nigh on impossible Dan. Kika, you were deservedly brimfull with excitement. Your achievement was just fantastic.

[@UweBehrendt]

This is one of your better voyages I like your narration, sleeping habits take almost 48 hrs for me to adjust.

[@mariemorrissey9378]

So so proud of you Kika! #PracticeMakesBetter #LoveSailingUma

[@wesanderson7918]

Congrats Kika!!!

[@mikeknutson415]

I've subscribed here about a month ago just stumbled across your videos been watching so many of your videos and you two are really truly some awesome people and this particular video well what can I say probably one of the best videos I've ever watched great music great editing Kiko you're amazing and I noticed there was 39 thumbs down ... what kind of a person would give a video like this a thumbs down I just don't understand people sometimes.... truly a great video well done

[@SailingUma]

Thank you so much Mike!!! Welcome and glad to hear you enjoy our story.

[@schmoo52]

Re autopilot standby: How are you powering it from your 48v system? It probably is going to standby from a voltage drop. If going through a dc to dc converter it might be undersized for the load.

[@canalcaribeno]

I just subscribe I like the channel. Love the enthusiasm captain Kika's have, love the work. Maybe one day I might do this, looks so relaxing and away from people is a plus to relax lol oneself. Thank you for the entertaining captain Kika's.👍🏻

[@jameswesthart5873]

Good job Kika, I especially liked those dance moves, you definitely have the rhythm. Smooth...sailing

[@tomscott3939]

great accomplishment you reaffirmed your single handed ability. job well done. captain Tom signing off.

[@timdake]

Great Kika video, but props to Dan, for teaching, mentoring, and trusting... Great job, for both of you.

[@keithh3463]

Great Job Kika! You were so exhausted by the end of the video!

[@billb.6109]

Captain Kika, Thank You for another excellent sailing video. "Practice makes better", so true. Practice safety too, ...Life Lines a must. Safe Travels.

[@SailAwayVlog]

Great job, Kika! This is something every "first mate" or co-captain should do once in a while.

[@kevinirwin768]

I really enjoyed this video. I am a new sailor and loved seeing you single hand everything! Great camera work and editing!

[@bAsKEtCaSE1412]

#GirlPower ...Kika, sailing in to anchorage like a boss! 100 miles is no small thing; be proud! I love your videos. I've been watching since step one. Hope all is well with you two and that I'll meet you guys out there some day. :) Keep up the good work!

[@lanestreet1431]

Good on you Kika for taking on this challenge. Much better to test yourself in those conditions than wait until the test is real. If and when you are ever forced to solo sail due to Dan being sidelined, conditions will most certainly be worse and you will be better prepared for it. Let's hope that never happens. Fair winds.

[@SailingUma]

Exactly :)

[@DavidHaney1]

Great video, good solo job .. loved watching it unfold .. and yes, I saw that "flying" fish in the background!

[@cbmirada]

So great watching Kika, especially when she was giddy from exhaustion, but job well done, congrats 👏

[@smacksman1]

Thanks for my 'Kika Fix'. Made the start of my day

[@sailingsvtesla9052]

Damn... you 2 just keep impressing me. And you remembered the snubber without being told. As soon as I saw you walk away I knew he was gonna get yah on that. But you did it. CONGRATS TO YOU YOUNG LADY. 🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻

[@bartbartleson6716]

No cabin heat in England. How do you stay warm? Body heat? Also, how do you paint the hull where the supports are? Do they reposition the boat between each coat"

[@paulsj9245]

Heater: See Step 225 Hull painting: See Step 12

[@matthiasthilliander4180]

Well done Kika also this turns out to be a good training video on how to tack alone.

[@VK2DMH]

And jibe (gybe) alone!

[@rickytimms1851]

Good for you girl...were all so proud of YOU !!!

[@Ninopinto]

awesome passage Kika! inspirational vid!

[@kustakuties9847]

Well done Kika’s! 👏🏿🏆 Great work teacher Dan! 👏🏿🥁

[@joveeke]

Well done cpt Kika !!! Nice to see your enthusiasm at the end when you made the trip to a good end. That's the sailing spirit :-)