Dam it Norway! - Sailing Uma [Step 275]

[@ashokeb]

1. Drunk Kika is hilarious, again! 2. Somebody’s a helluva cook! 3. Love: love for each other, and for your shared journey, and the places and experiences it takes a you to. You two just exude love! Thank you for what you do, and what you bring to it.

[@จันทิมารักษาราช-ว4ฒ]

I didn't really notice being drunk until I heard her pronounce February, twice. She is a happy drunk,

[@otsteve11]

Time to go write your book. STORY IS OLD

[@terrysmith1307]

Pls dont send me any more of your comments have a young family that picked up on your title

[@จันทิมารักษาราช-ว4ฒ]

@@terrysmith1307 Are you drunk?

[@ashokeb]

@@terrysmith1307 who are you replying to, and about what?

[@searaven9957]

You guys are the reason my family and I purchased our first boat and are in the process of refitting it to sail. Hopefully we will get to meet you guys someday. I will be posting videos as soon as I can!!

[@beverlyschiffler9649]

There is something special about your Norway vlogs that resonates within me. The dramatic landscape and sailing there in Winter. I’d rather watch your vlog than ten others in the tropics. I’m so impressed how much your sailing skills have evolved and how beautiful Uma looks sailing there. Thank you for sharing glimpses of your sailing life.

[@batmanbtch958]

Absolutely true

[@obxarms7685]

Funny I was just going to say that. So much more real somehow. I wish Erik would spend some more time on land in some of these interesting places . Perhaps being a local he takes them for granted?

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

@@obxarms7685 Who is Erik?

[@perspilling1542]

@@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017 Erik Aanderaa kzbin.info

[@perspilling1542]

Can also recommend the Alluring Arctic YT channel if you want to see more of winter sailing and skiing in northern Norway: kzbin.info/door/Dpg-x8jI4T5Kk4h2jE00mQ

[@Lee-cs3mu]

This Norway series has the most beautiful scenery! I am officially going to Norway for my next trip after watching these!

[@ops7750]

What I really like about you guys is that you show mostly sailing videos 🤩. 90% of the other sailing channels show repairs of engines, oil changes, overhaul on the hard, installing new electronics that got sponsored and lots of other boring stuff. keep on going. Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪

[@scottdonaldson9451]

105 people actually didn't like this?? What the heck? Your Norway vlogs have brought Norway right to the top of my next awesome adventure. Won't rival yours, but I'll do my best even if stuck on land. Fantastic job guys, as always. Love the Spotify playlists as well.

[@gmd2222]

Sailing UMA videos are the only ones I don’t skim through. Love it, thanks again.

[@dond4994]

Dan you are a likable guy but your Kiki lady has to be one of the cutest persons on the planet. She is more fun to watch than a truck full of puppies. I have seen all the hard work you two have done over the last 6 years and what is really so special is the positive attitude displayed no matter what the problem or circumstance. Maybe that is because of some masterful editing but you guys are fun and interesting to watch. Thank you for sharing your hard work, travels, experiences and lives with us.

[@normamimosa5991]

Real sailors and discoverers. That's why your channel is so great and interesting, with beautiful photography. All the best to the people of Haiti, as they start rebuilding yet again!

[@duncan.5228]

You have invested so much in Uma, and it shows. No rickety engine, things constantly breaking. It's modern, easy to sail, comfortable and beautiful. You could not do that sail in most of the other channels boats. Well done to you both.

[@richardherndon1541]

I don't know how you guys do it. Quite the masterpiece! I loved you showing using the spring method to leave the dock. Watching you sailing while it's snowing. Watching the sun rotating across the sky! Watching the two of you enjoying where you are and each other. I smiled throughout this video! Awesome job!

[@andrewhasbrouck766]

A magical video! Your seamanship was wonderful to watch. A land barren and beautiful. Thank You

[@naomitakimoto7295]

What a beautiful world… that includes Uma and you two. The scenery is stunning, the water is so clean and blue, the sandy beach looks just like Bahamas, the extreme weather shifts from sunny to snow and then sun shines again… That “sun setting” is so beautiful, feels like it’s almost like heaven…. I’m honestly jealous that you guys are still so young and healthy, but found love of your life in each other at such young ages, amazingly mature mind and know what you love and do what you both love, enjoy every moment of your journey and each other’s company, genuinely live your life at fullest, and always being honest and humble… I wish I were smart like you guys to know what I most value when I was still young and healthy……. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful journey with us. Love ❤️ and respect ✊

[@cathrynmcpartland1752]

Another great video. You spend 24/7 together with few others and you still love each other. It’s a gift. Kika, I continue to pray for those in Haiti. I hope your family stays safe. ❤️

[@Mumbo_Jumbo_Kiwi.1]

Her pet died. That would be heart breaking for Kika. I dread the day this happens to my daughters dog she's had since she was a baby.

[@TIFFandDRETV]

Praying also.

[@GTyoutube]

What you achieve with that little yacht is amazing. One of the best youtube sailing channels out there - cinematography is also fabulous.

[@theFirstAidKit]

I always find it interesting to see foreign people react to the weather and nature of the nordic countries. Like the fact that the sunsets last hours, during the summer the sun doesn't go down at all, how it can actually still snow in June, how different it is to sail in an archipelago when compared to an open ocean or places with only a few islands etc. Thanks for sharing!

[@WillemAsselbergs]

Kika, brilliant to say "I'm in a bad mood" with such an awesome smile and positive mindset. Fantastic day clearly. Memorable for all the right reasons. Have a good rest.

[@carldb7374]

Sailing Uma says it all: All about sailing, stunningly beautiful videography, and no BS. I love showing your vlogs to my kids as inspiration to them. Thank you.

[@Wearyman]

That bone is the rear of the skull of the whale. The back part is where the spine connects and the protrusions on either side are the upper and rear portions of the mandible.

[@monteengel461]

Occipital lobe of the skull.

[@Foxor83]

The rear of the skull is formed like a porabola to increase echolocation sensitivity. The sound waves hit and reflect at the back of the skull. Looks like maybe a Spermwhale skull? Right size and shape.

[@j_rainsgoat3929]

They should keep their eyes peeled for whale poop. Worth a fortune. $10/kg?

[@ricardoantunes4767]

I seconds that. It is the occipital part of a sperm whale skull. At those latitudes you only get male sperm whales, that can grow quite large.

[@bforshay]

Wow, finest dinner over campfire at midnight! With white wine! Doesn't get any better.

[@crystalfrancis218]

“How much do you love me right now” ❤️ You two da best

[@erictaada6967]

With all the stress and uncertainty of cruising with Covid, you two have converted a potential Schengen exile situation into a victorious tour of Norway worthy of Vikings. Gratulerer~

[@RikHaanen]

I love your stories, your down to earth humor and ready good videos even when the cameras not always do what you want them to. I often can’t understand how you can make so many shots from different angles. Really proffional. I was born in the Netherlands and love sailing but now live in Zambia, a landlocked country. Great country and people by the way but no sailing. Great that I can join you on your trips this way without feeling the cold. Thanks and keep up the good work.

[@andrewnash6121]

I think this has become my favourite KZbin channel. Thank you for the amazing adventures. :)

[@anamaakotube]

31 minutes passed as if it was 7. I was surprised when the video ended It seemed too soon lol. Loved every minute. Love ya guys! Mean it!

[@smokerx893]

lmao kika jumping up from behind that "dragon skull" really made my morning

[@pixelgraphica]

You guys are amazing!! You are the only sailors sailing North. Everyone else is trying to find warm weather. It really is beautiful..!! Thank you. I've never seen the Norwegian Sea and I probably never will. Thanks for showing me!!! The shoreline is absolutely stunning!!

[@Bob8091]

Its hard to believe two years have gone by since the Atlantic crossing. It seems like only yesterday I saw the image of Kika staring anxiously at large Atlantic waves.

[@gypsymanme]

I may have said this before, but you guys choose the best music.

[@Catalina58601]

These Norway vids are so amazing! You two are fearless!

[@myCloudWatcher]

Kika, your focus problems are due to water drops on the cover glass. Use divers fog drops to make them stop forming.

[@paulsmith8212]

All the stuff you are experiencing through the climate and the different countries, the friends you’ve made and filming all this will definitely give you and your family a lot to look back on remembering we are all here just temporarily. I really enjoy your episodes and enjoy watching your adventures. Please stay safe and fair winds.

[@TheJohnnycash75]

Keep it up guys, summer hasn't been great this year in the western part of europe. At least you guys enjoy pure nature, dramatic landscapes, and long slow sunsets! Your vlog is for me already the best vlog of this year! Love how you two try to make the best of everything! Greetings from Belgium

[@truthfinder6246]

When Kika jumped from that whale bone I almost jumped outta my chair! Guys, these movies keep getting better and here I never think you can top the previous. Beautiful.

[@allmomomosthomebus3895]

The shot at 19:02 of the boat with the multicolored sea and mountains in the background looks like a masterpiece painting. So beautiful. Wow.

[@matthewkitzmiller]

It is evident you two have become masterful sailors and masters at editing/filming. Thank you for sharing.

[@walterhunter4011]

Keep loving each other. As the years go by the love grows. And maybe a little one is born 🥰.

[@Dtk-1ofakind]

Having grown up and still living on the Canadian prairies, frozen lips season is about to begin again! Hope to see your summer videos soon!

[@merkin22]

Was just about to comment the exact same thing; figure we're about 3 weeks max from frost here in Edmonton :)

[@Juliocmp74]

I Think the splits in the water is when you have an excess amount of water coming down so you need to eliminate some, it’s like a drain. I am just guessing seen the ones we have down here in Brazil. By the way congratulations you guys have the my best channel in KZbin. Aloha!

[@SoulTonicLife]

Dam …what a great episode, fireside cooking in the snow, forever sunsets, white wine and slurring talk. Can it get better than that? Nice one guys 👍

[@jb9090]

You two are having the most incredible adventure… sailing through snow in ski gear! That’s badass!

[@MagivaIT]

There are an umamount of things i like about these videos and you guys. The commitment to sail sail sail as soon as possible, the use of solar and electric and that your interior is more what i like than the historical brown. But, Kika, drunk talking, lit up our evening with smiles. Funniest for a while.

[@slowerpicker]

"umamount" -- good one!

[@shelleyrichards9028]

Stunning is a fabulous word but hardly does justice to this picture of a special place on this earth. Thank you for such lessons in geography. I keep saying to myself how much farther north can they go?!

[@SuperJerbot]

I'm with the others. One of your best videos. Spectacular. Thanks for taking us along for the picnic by the fire!

[@alisinwanderland]

How much do we love Dan, Kika and Uma? A LOT!!!

[@UnderwaterThunder]

The camera work has becoming absolutely brilliant . And editing as good as ever . Beautiful 🤩

[@BarryHull]

You two keep Uma so nice and clean.

[@114TAI]

Another perfectly edited video! As always I am looking forward to the next one! Oh, yes, I have gone back to Step 1 and watched every single one up to now.

[@marlenebos6140]

Can't get over how beautiful Norway is from the sea. The mountains in snow against the blue sky and blue sea, are magical. It's like Switzerland placed in the sea. But I'm equally impressed by your determination to face the elements in order to be able to experience these beautiful scenes. Thank you for sharing all these great adventures.

[@roboct6]

I like how she said, “take A dinghy over to the beach” as if you have an assortment to choose from! Love your videos. We had to cancel a Scandinavian trip last year due to COVID so your videos keep us pumped to do that trip as soon as this all settles down.

[@paulliuzzo1320]

I had a whale of a good time watching this dam good episode. Thanks for sharing your incredible life with us dirt bound folks.

[@jackaubert7750]

Just want to say thank you. Your videos brighten the day.

[@tmmtqoe]

Okay. The fact that Kika just said there was white wine in her coffee cup, and the third cup no less?? I'm now signing up to be a patron. After all these years watching? Who knew?? Excellent!

[@retrogaming8647]

I'm insanely envious of your lifestyle. Love your videos. Thanks for all the work you put into them.

[@smegheadish]

Your Norway vlogs are incredible!

[@RemonV76]

Another great video. And yeah, real love goes through the stomach.😋 One question though…. Is your family ok in Haiti? Hope everybody is safe. Best wishes from The Netherlands.

[@zooloo73]

They posted on about it on the community page here: kzbin.infoUgzLxoL5u-rq40EP7494AaABCQ .. and agree, a beautiful video!

[@djopdam199]

Got the same question

[@cheeseburger9232]

They answered that in the community section.

[@officialchris1234]

Kika posted they are all good. Didn't effect their side of the country as bad as the other.

[@divekatdreaming]

I saw on Facebook that her family is safe.

[@pdab4372]

When I read the title, I figured there must be some significance to the spelling of "Dam". Great work!

[@deanie3246]

In regards to fascinating sailing videos I would call you both the GOAT.

[@Verdigris.]

The Drone photography really helps with getting a sense of where uma is. Great job.

[@MikeHarrison3266]

I was thinking, how do I describe this episode In a word, and what came to mind quite quickly was, charming, this was a charming episode. Much Love.🥰

[@dudim7046]

🥰

[@TheAtma50]

You Guys make my world so much more interesting ... Thank You !! Stay Safe & Fair Winds !!

[@loribadgero1035]

The drone footage!! Your editing is always amazing.

[@jensg.7553]

If KZbin has been a bit slower the last few weeks, it was due to me binge-watching Dan and captain Kika. Now that I have to wait for the weekly episodes like everyone else, the internet can relax again ;-) 2 1/2 years ago I moved from London to Mediterranean Malta. A little later I started to get interested in boats. Now about 4 weeks ago I found this channel and never before has anything captivated me so much on KZbin that I have watched over 275 episodes in this short period of time. In the beginning, I still thought the Caribbean and such was great. Well, it was, but Norway really left me speechless. I definitely have to explore the Lofoten Islands with my paraglider, but thanks to this channel, I started looking for a sailing school. Thank you, Dan and Kika for sharing your adventures with us.

[@mariamatos1262]

You two are so sweetly inspiring on many levels. I just bought a 22" sailboat this summer. It lives on Dillon Lake. The winds there are crazy. I am learning a lot about fickle winds.

[@Justanurse357]

With all the camera drama you still put out a National Geographic film. Great video and thank you for sharing.

[@beachplumb]

Such an idyllic setting, and a life well-lived. Color me jealous!

[@Discoverrick]

*Envious

[@paulhellewell8762]

KIKA!!! You are one funny girl when you get a few white wines into you and you are tired and cold and hungry. Like I'm freezing but man I'm so relaxed. DAN you are blessed to have this lady to travel with, but DUDE, you're a fellow Canuck and you're teaching KIKA the wrong way to walk in the snow and ice. Sure, sure lots of layers but NO GLOVES???!!! Always carry gloves around snow and ice or she'll have nothing but frozen little nubs to work the camera.lol. Gloves...just in case, no nubs. You two are so incredibly great together. Great to see yet another super video about real sailing and drinking....hehehe....Kika. I'm hoping that your family are all okay back in Haiti.

[@uldisozolants9886]

From the somewhat sweatier watchpoint of my Marquesas anchorage, your dragon-skull throne looks chillingly cool! Makes me remember the condensation on cabin liner while winterizing at Cuxhaven. Ikke vaerst!

[@EdmundRobinson]

You two are truly living life. Enjoy!!

[@unconventionalme8048]

This is one of your best vids n I can’t tell you why…? I’ve seriously rewatched it like 4-5 times.

[@myrahartmann2164]

Me too.

[@kunoknollenbuddler2167]

You both are so lovely. It is fun to watch your movies up from the first frame, down to the last one. To me, there couldn't be any advertising agency doing a bedder job on advertising Norway than you two do. This is love for mother nature, Landscape and Ocean of the most sustainable way, I could ever imagine. I swear.

[@zieven]

Inspiring and fantastic video. I really enjoy this style. You know what they say about the Norwegian summer in the northern part? It is the best day of the year 😅. Safe sailing.

[@justinstubbs5922]

You two have no peers. Another awesome vid. Thank you so much.

[@mikeh720]

Love you both! Great video Kika, you really bring out the beauty of Norway

[@hmk..]

you people do more for Norway tourism than a-ha or ace of base! Well done! Love the scenery--fjords are amazing!

[@professorfate5803]

So nice to see sailing vlogs from other than the Med or Martinique.

[@proudmarinedadx2]

Unmatched on cinematography! Kudos!

[@Eddy-NOR]

Amazing video, one of the best. Honest recordings and breathtaking view. -->Lot of efforts and hard work behind the scenes. Guess Dan had to motor back next day ( in the end) to pick up the time laps camera. Hopefully Norway offers spring on next video 😀 🏖🏝🏜⛰🦐🍹🍹🍹

[@AusMarineRobotics]

Beautiful cinematography and sailing as always - image what that would be like in winter! Also love Den's talent for Dad jokes ...

[@alaenke]

You’re so funny!! Love the drone footage!! Thank you for another beautiful vlog!

[@russellegge9840]

I am so thankful you guys are still sailing. Most of the other channels are building a boat (boring) driving around waiting for a boat to be built (boring), waiting in quarantine while their boat is being built boring), or just got a new boat and preparing to retrofit (not too boring), but you are the only channel sailing. Keep it up.

[@SailingUma]

Lol. We hear you. It's all part of the cycle of sailing life though. We're happy with the boat we have and will continue to sail her for the foreseeable future. But someday, we'll probably upgrade too. Maybe... maybe not. We like our little Uma Girl.

[@francleo2002]

Really cool post, guys! I can guess that the canal was made to rush the water into the turbine(s) that generated electricity... But, I might be wrong, because I don't have the overall layout of the dam and canal. Thank you for such great exploration/sailing content. Leisure, cultural, and tons of FUN!! Keep it up!

[@Solstice42]

This was some bad-ass sailing - both of you ... your editing and music was excellent!

[@2biicoachingformndkarlotto317]

Great, just great. Im from North of Norway Tromsø, and this is how it is.

[@jforsman10]

You guys are such BOSS ADVENTURERS!!!

[@bjrntorgersen3960]

Love your videos. The Split inn the dam was filled with dirt and clay to make it waterproof.

[@SailingUma]

Yeah that makes sense. It was the wrong direction for a spillway and the power generation takes place at sea level. Like we said... we're not dam scientists. lol.

[@garebear3290]

Just a note about the camera shifting out of focus. It may be picking up on the proximity of your hands or other close-by movement. See if you can set a focal distance appropriate to the main subject--such as three feet for when you are talking directly to the camera or infinity when you are keying in on distant subjects. That way stray things coming in and out of the camera's field of view will not confuse its autofocusing modes. Maybe someone else already made the suggestion, but hopefully my comments are something worth considering. Thanks for your great videos. I learn a lot about sailing and the weather and sociology of distant lands.

[@nittygritty9418]

What a beautiful and crazy sail "Wow" loved it! Great job to you both.

[@mikakari9498]

Nice work with the spring line in the beginning of the video. That's something that every boater should learn.

[@between5and6]

What a great episode of your journey, wonderful impressions, nice spots, heavy wind, great meal and finally emotions

[@brianmileti868]

Amazing episode, I envy your adventure's and admire your abilities to film so well while sailing and exploring.great job.👍

[@larrygawne3529]

your videos are amazing. Thanks...One thing I would like is to know the actual date considering you are seeing snow etc. Travel safe

[@timmorin69]

She said in the video it was mid May.

[@SuperCruelworld]

I love you guys alot. From here on out alot is a word. I proclaim Cam Alot is where you are at.

[@rolfschumacher9484]

As always, perfect video, thank you. I will sail the same route next year.

[@BohemianBeatster]

Another enchanted adventure in Norway. Brilliant, so beautiful. You two are the Sailing Gypsies.

[@TraneFrancks]

"It's like the smallest axe that I've ever split wood with in my entire life." -- A good Canadian boy would call that a hatchet. A good thing to have on a boat that finds itself on distant shores. ☺️

[@christian-w7z3t]

you guys are so great!! Hello from Washington State USA

[@mds-lf3kl]

Love hearing Kika drop some philosophy while she is a little drunk 😂😍

[@laurieashley4306]

Wonderful video. Hope it gets warmer soon

[@chrisengler5712]

Dan, way to show Kiki a winter wonderland. Was there years ago with Canadian army, very buitiful place. Kiki my kid, much love you cold weather attitude island girl😘 you guys are fine folks

[@donnarocchio936]

Thank you for transporting my brain to the beauty and peacefulness of Norway.