Sign: Norway is not meant for ass sitting in Lofoten; very "Don't buy a couch".
@tamara89083 жыл бұрын
Brilliant
@NilsEldor3 жыл бұрын
It's good they take things slow. Southerners die up in Norway every year thinking they know what to do. I grew up in those places and nature there can kill you in an instance.
@starcloudhidden80743 жыл бұрын
Loven it all 💞 🕊️🌏🌍🌎🕊️
@davidc65103 жыл бұрын
Amazing....
@caby93113 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of the Tasman glacier a bit looks like a huge meteor hit there or a volcano blue up sideways WOW
@terrycavender3 жыл бұрын
This is why I love this channel, while other KZbinrs are sailing in the Caribbean, you guys are in places very few show. 👍
@Nifilheimur2 жыл бұрын
As someone who used to work at sea in the North Atlantic that disclaimer at the end was good to see. Ive been out in 20 meter waves and 90 knot winds and in that a 1000 ton vessel feels like a little kork bobbing around. Sailing a yacht in such weather is suiside. Glad to see you guys err on the side of caution, Thats good seamanship!
@geodesy20093 жыл бұрын
I’ve done a great deal of Arctic & Antarctic sailing but in an aluminum purpose designed 64’ expedition boat. For you too tropical kids to tackle Norway and the North Sea in winter in Uma is just spectacular. Your closing observation is properly sober. Respect!
@marcryvon3 жыл бұрын
Yes, much respect. Those two very intelligent youngsters have shown it many, many times. They do not get in anything without thinking. I do admire Kika and Daniel for it. If Kika's Mom can watch their journey, she must be A) extremely proud B) extremely worrying about her baby ! Remember that Kika has never seen snow before Dan took her home in BC !
@firstdaywithnewbrain25043 жыл бұрын
Hey Dan you should’ve just said “we don’t have footage of sailing in bad weather because we’re not stupid”. Nuff said. Let the haters hate. Y’all are doing a great job. I see enough bad crap on a daily bases. I come here to see something that makes me smile for 15-20 minutes to escape said bad crap.
@stopthephilosophicalzombie90173 жыл бұрын
God yes. The world is going insane if you spend any time watching the news or on social media. This is the life I watch to escape from all that nonsense.
@williambremner90223 жыл бұрын
But they do have footage of sailing in "bad weather"...tons of it. When you're crossing oceans heavy weather is inevitable. UMA has seen some big following seas in the Atlantic. It happens and they - like all capable sailors - deal with it.
@SteinVarjord3 жыл бұрын
@@williambremner9022 you’re right, of course, but a summer ocean crossing is in a very different league than arctic winter. Partly because in the latter, storms come way more frequently, and partly because they are mostly more powerful and dramatically more dangerous. A hurricane in comfortable 25 degrees centigrade is dangerous and scary. I’ve sailed in that and hope to never see anything like it again. If you turn down thee temperature to far below freezing, the wind power increases dramatically because cold air is more compressed and thus heavier. On top of that comes the biggest problem; icing on the boat. The air is full of spray. When it hits the boat and rigging it turns to ice in a moment. It will sometimes build up to ridiculous amounts in no time. Then you need to work like crazy to hack off the ice so the boat won’t capsize. Doing that while the boat moves wildly and the deck is covered in wet ice while being exposed to what that type of wind and cold does to a human, makes for close to certain death….
@williambremner90223 жыл бұрын
@@SteinVarjord completely agree with everything you've said. Icing-up of running rigging/decks is killer if not managed under passage, for sure. I'm a Canadian sailor but I live in and sail out of Singapore...no ice here, brother! ;-)
@SailingUma3 жыл бұрын
The difference is knowing what your options are and knowing that you and your boat are capable of a given situation. Crossing the North Atlantic we knew was 18 days offshore of 25-30kts, like you said when crossing Oceans bad weather is inevitable, and we made sure we were prepared for it, but even there we carefully paid attention to the weather patterns every day and proactively adjusted course all the time to avoid getting into worst conditions forming in the distance (our route was like a giant snake, going slightly more north to avoid high pressures then a bot more South to avoid lows, and so on) Sailing the coast of Norway however are all day-sails each safe harbour within 15-20nm of eachother. So it is much more logical and no reasons not to wait for a better window for the next leg.
@norwich4423 жыл бұрын
Reverse parking - awesome job - so impressed. Love seeing your epic progress. Hope you realise how epic you both are as a team and as story tellers of your adventures.
@raireva46893 жыл бұрын
Great episode! ...as somebody who learn how to sail in the area where you are I LOVE the disclaimer at the end 🙏
@FamilyMadVentures3 жыл бұрын
Indeed! It was a very good ending.
@naomitakimoto72953 жыл бұрын
I agree ☝️ It was very insightful and good ending. I love you guys ❤️ Stay safe and happy 😍
@stevecoe-pcjunke23773 жыл бұрын
At the beginning of the video when y'all were getting ready to leave, I really thought that was Kika singing. You guys make such a good team, especially when you know each others strengths and weaknesses. Nice job backing your boat in Dan, hat's off to you for that. I like how y'all explained how dangerous the seas can be even thou your videos make it look easy. As you said Dan, you pick your weather window wisely for sailing, that's smart sailing. Love your videos guys!
@markzieg35933 жыл бұрын
Backing in like a BOSS!
@michiellombaers31983 жыл бұрын
Choosing when you leave port is key to not only good seamanship but even survival. The various coastguards are always glad when sailors have such a sensible approach.
@johngeda16343 жыл бұрын
Your clarification of the care that you exercise in choosing relitively safe weather windows for your voyages is welcome. The technology available today would have been a godsend to sailors even 50 years ago. You have consistently mentioned waiting in port for favorable weather in episodes stretching back to the beginning of your travels. I also specifically remember that you made a significant course change to avoid the worst of a storm during your Atlantic crossing. Thank you for empathizing the critical importance weather awareness to any sailing venture. I look forward to each new episode - you guys do a wonderful job with your videos.
@andrewzanas93873 жыл бұрын
The fetch, the distance the wind travels unimpeded across the water is a big determinant for the size of the waves they could encounter. That one shot of the following sea gave me chills.
@elaineturcotte10433 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate that you added that note about the North Sea conditions (and insertage footage of some of the huge swells). A recent North Sea rescue of crew members from a large ship off Norway made the news all the way here in CA. You hear about how dangerous it is from time to time, but it's easy to forget if you're not there experiencing it. Glad you're being smart and safe. Really enjoy following your travels!
@jeffreystephens89823 жыл бұрын
You are wise beyond your years. Smart sailing is safe sailing or low risk is high reward!
@sharl14663 жыл бұрын
I love that you take us along as you venture off the boat. Two smart, sweet, resouceful young people. Love the channel.
@markzieg35933 жыл бұрын
Your videos make me so happy. Im not able to move very well anymore due to illness. Yet I’m a wanderer at heart. Your Videos let me experience places I always wondered about. And for this I’m so grateful.
@jaggibson20113 жыл бұрын
That was good Dan how you came clean and explained North Sea sailing in the Winter. Very sobering. Stay safe and keep using your good judgment. We would all hate to see something bad happen to you both.
@amylaakkonen13153 жыл бұрын
I love that you think about it and then concede to Dan for docking, he is the best for asking you and then you make your decision! Absolute success for your relationship, can't help myself I am a Mom...
@BernalilloGirl3 жыл бұрын
Wow, amazing video! Good job telling it like it is! Glad to see a KZbin channel not just chasing the warmer temps!
@Weazle0993 жыл бұрын
7:26 The snow on your hat is a good thing, it means your heat is not escaping your body through your hat and melting the show on it. :P
@jsmith56343 жыл бұрын
Great comments at the end Dan and as always, thanks for keeping it real and for taking us along for the adventures!
@christiandahl16663 жыл бұрын
I've heard of norwegians coming home from world sailing only to break their mast in the North sea. What you talk about in the end is very important👏👏 once again, great episode❤️
@keithfrench27543 жыл бұрын
87 yo living in Wichita, KS, USA and really enjoy your adventure and your obvious love and mutual attraction. Continue to Continue and enjoy. You make my days better.
@istvanbako90123 жыл бұрын
"...it is good to travel with hope and and with courage but it is still better to travel with knowledge!" - Ragnar Lothbrok -
@380Scania3 жыл бұрын
Do not apologise for keeping you both and the boat safe it is the sign of a good sailor always weighing up risk v reward and I salute you for that. Great video as always. Fair winds from the 🇬🇧
@tomelerding13993 жыл бұрын
Incredible visuals! You two have gotten so good doing this. Every one is pro-level quality. Thanks also for the reality check regarding the real weather. When I watched you in your early days, I never expected to see this kind of sailing at this time of year inside the Arctic circle! BRAVO!
@defel13 жыл бұрын
I mostly watch channels of sailors in the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean, and South Pacific. And I definitely do not like cold weather. That said, I'm really enjoying your channel for a geographic change, and especially for the two of you. Good job on the content and editing! Thank you!
@danielzed3 жыл бұрын
In Colorado, the styrofoam snow you were encountering is called Graupel. It's caused when snowflakes get coated with frozen water droplets (rime) as they are falling.
@paulsj92453 жыл бұрын
That's also the German word. Translations include sleet, soft hail, and tapioca snow.
@sambarrett45903 жыл бұрын
Also "corn" snow is another term for it.
@OldManGibb3 жыл бұрын
I grew up in NW Colorado by Craig, we called it "Tapioca snow". Now I live in SW Arizona and miss the heck out of the mountains and the cold. Y'all be safe.
@martinc69873 жыл бұрын
yeah,funny you use a german term .Hail cannot be produced in cold seasons,it needs the warm air carrying the ice until they are big enough and fall down as hail.It is always frozen water only,never snow,maybe with a corn of sand/dust in the center like bigger raindrops.
@rickkwitkoski19763 жыл бұрын
I've experienced hail in January twice. Snow on the ground but hail over top of it. There doesn't need to be WARM air, just an updraft, and hail can form
@urlkrueger3 жыл бұрын
Your photography rivals the best I have seen from professional photographers. It is not only the quality but the innovative choice of scenes you choose to capture.
@profmathers003 жыл бұрын
When I first subscribed all those years ago when you were just getting underway, my comment to my wife was, “these guys seem like wonderful people, and I am worried that I might be watching the opening scenes of a snuff film.” My, how things have changed. The North Sea in winter, in a Pearson as old as I am. And with skill, care, and wisdom that…seems uncommon to put it lightly. It has been a great pleasure to watch you learn and grow as you travel, and to maybe learn a little bit along with you from my leafy landlocked suburb. Thank you as always, for sharing. Your work is a triumph.
@Roatanlova68fmp71lliiiak3 жыл бұрын
The Haiti hurricane video is one I always remember....looked like tidal waves coming at you! Epic, epic sailing, in one of the most beautiful and interesting places. Thank you so much for taking us with you. Stay safe. X
@MikeB-in1nd3 жыл бұрын
Your being very wise. There was a saying when I worked on a crab boat in Alaska in the mid 70’s. There are old sailors and bold sailors but there are no old bold sailors
@janjager29063 жыл бұрын
Great!
@moosesamli45693 жыл бұрын
Same thing is said for pilots.
@MikeB-in1nd3 жыл бұрын
@@moosesamli4569 It's a good phrase to remember
@madux423 жыл бұрын
0:18 / 4:08 - wow, those drone footages look amazing!!
@lrvz71873 жыл бұрын
15:17 thanks for sharing that! its much better to follow your journey seeing all the "parts". The "movie-like" episodes are great too, and beautifully done, but its prety interesting (and usefull!) to know all the other stuff that goes around
@SteifWood3 жыл бұрын
@ 14:32 "Eye of the North" by Jeppe Hein (donated by real estate and art investor Christan Ringnes). Norway has lots of spacey art. @ 15:22 Appreciate you give the truth about winter/polar sailing in Norway. There is a reason why most boats (unless work boats) are offshore during that time. Eg, I had my boat onshore during one winter in "tropical" Oslo harbor. I only did it once when I realized a 2 yr old boat docked next to me sank bcs the bottom propeller flawed and the ice cut a hole in the hull. Just a reality.
@bobblack68163 жыл бұрын
Your travels are truly amazing! True sailors and adventure seekers! Love ❤️ you guys!! Tight lines!!
@MstressMew3 жыл бұрын
What I really like about your videos is that you don't sail to dock at the remotest islands. You have an itinerary and it includes the people and places at your destination. I love your interactions with the peoples of the world. Very nice boat? ship? lol Safe sailing wherever the wind takes you.
@lorenenoe44723 жыл бұрын
Absolutely awesome scenery, snow punctuates the views of the mountains. Burr….❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ Sooo glad it’s you not me! Your weather disclaimer was brilliant and may save lives if viewers take precautions in their own trips, remembering your words. 💯
@davemc12973 жыл бұрын
Just a note to thank you for your informative and professional video log, particularly since you left US and more so in your European winter sailing. I was Chief Engineer deep sea for many years and have also sailed coastal in Ireland and Canada. You both are consummate sailors and manage to impart your skills, whether its in marine knowledge, design and implementation or media development. It’s a pleasure and a privilege to follow along with you. Oh! and refreshing to see two young people happy to show how much they love each other. “Fair Winds & Following Seas” to you. Be Safe!
@roaxth3 жыл бұрын
I never could imagine, that someone born in the Caribbean would love the winter in the Lofoten.. Kika you’re just great. You both are doing it the hard way in Norway like real adventurers. I hope you enjoyed Svolvaer. What impressed me most in the Lofoten are the totally green mountains in summer. Keep save.
@williambremner90223 жыл бұрын
Kika, not Mika.
@roaxth3 жыл бұрын
@@williambremner9022 sorry for the typo. I’ve corrected it.
@halpinmatthew3 жыл бұрын
We watch your videos and enjoy the sailing and travel aspects very much. We really appreciate the narrative in this video talking about bad weather and safe sailing. You may have figured out that most of us sailors are also weather geeks. That being said, we think it would be a great part of you videos to show - even from a safe harbor - the nasty weather you guys are seeing that far north. What does the harbor and the sea state look like with hurricane force winds? We understand you are hunkered down, but there is something about crazy weather that we all enjoy - from a safe distance. Especially from the warmth of our couches that we have bought. Another interesting aspect of what you are doing may actually come from your down time. In this video you speak of the "in between" days. I would love to see a "day in the life" video of what a hunkered down day looks like. Sleep late? Fancy meals? Work on boat? Snow removal? Editing? Naps? Walking into town? I know it seems mundane, but for those of us at home watching every week, we really do what to know what your day, even a hunkered down day, looks like. Sometimes life on board is just that, life on board.
@SailingUma3 жыл бұрын
The last few minutes of the episode is exactly that: we walked into town, lots of snow, then came back to the boat and talked about it to you on camera (lol) and did some online work and editing as per usual ... While it was crazy offshore (as we showed from the footage of the ship) The same nasty front in Svolvær was not very noticeable BECAUSE it is so well protected from both winds and waves, hence why we chose to be there and not anywhere else.
@michaelkruger70223 жыл бұрын
Very well said your remarks about the dangers of the North Sea. And very clever to hide in well protected harbors. Good luck
@peterbodifee3 жыл бұрын
He initially said 'Northern Sea', then 'North Sea'. But he is referring to the 'Norwegian Sea'. The North Sea (or occasionally also named Northern Sea) in Europe is much more south (between UK and Belgium-Netherlands-Denmark). Can also be nasty with strong winds, but since the North Sea is mostly shallow and much more enclosed by land, huge waves are rare.
@thetessellater91633 жыл бұрын
Excellent postscript about the dangers of Arctic winter sailing; good to have that pointedly explained as you did.
@PeterRawlingson3 жыл бұрын
I don't see any other voyaging pleasure boats, not on the docks around you, not at sea, not in the middle of winter.... I wonder why? Thanks for this glimpse of beautiful Artic Norway in the middle of the non-tourist (freezing) winter.
@Eddy-NOR3 жыл бұрын
Im native sailor and will try answere. Most people lives south in Norway and the few lives in north keeps sailboat on land during winter. So do do I. This part of Norway amazing all year, however sailing is easiest during summer. Its like Dan is explaining, few weather windows. Now Kika and Dan have used weeks for climbing up north. For squizing in a trip during work, best option is during summer. A historical thing Uma should mention, is that Lofoten and north is fameous for Its cod fishing. Cod was dryed outside in spring time by cold dry wind from north. Also the sailed the fish in open boats far south to Bergen. These boats could not go up against the wind and they had to wait or row if the wind was wrong direction. They took advantage on the north wind in in April-May south and then went back later in june by south wind. Since wind normally is strong north untill june, modern sailors sail north from june
@SailingUma3 жыл бұрын
Yep exactly. We also recently learned about cod fishing and drying, we mentioned it in the previous episode :)
@OldSlow3 жыл бұрын
@@SailingUma Also back in the days, fishermen from all over norway went north in the winter for the cod fishing, often rowing all the way. Then back down south to their families and farms in the spring.
@whiggerhunter42683 жыл бұрын
That's because all the other cruisers went south and are enjoying the SUMMER WEATHER. 🏝🏝🏝
@noahbruket59063 жыл бұрын
@Grim FPV They seem to be enjoying themselves. I'm sure if they didn't like it, they'd just sail south.
@magiscichoam3 жыл бұрын
Another beautiful superbly entertaining and informative episode. Kudos for the “reality check” warning at the end. “Survival is truly eternal vigilance!”
@TimLewisAlamo3 жыл бұрын
Brrrrrr! I get cold when the temps get below 70! lol Looks like your really having a great time! Thanks for all the amazing videos!
@gnufz86233 жыл бұрын
The precipitation you were experiencing is actually frozen sleet. In German it's called 'Graupel'. It usually comes at temperatures slightly below freezing when real sleet origins in slightly higher altitudes when in Winter in Europe low pressure fronts usually bring warmer air that pushes ahead at higher altitudes. In this warmer air precipitation begins as sleet and freezes over on its way down. So Graupel is frozen snow crystals bulged together with water droplets, forming what you quite correctly identified as tiny snowballs. When the front proceeds, the frozen sleet eventually changes into regular sleet and if its warm enough into rain. Typical late Winter/Spring weather around the Gulfstream coasts of Northern Europe, i.e. Norwegian, Danish, Scottish, German and Dutch coastlines.
@CrazyDavy223 жыл бұрын
I was just thinking I needed a dose of Uma!
@marcopolosailing15993 жыл бұрын
Well Said Dan, it's hard seas now winter time as i been out the sea 34yrs and i gone through all those areas with cargo ships all the way to Murmansk. I hope we get funding and back to see soon. Dan & Kika, you guys are THE BEST TORING MARKET PEOPLE as not so many have don't what you guys doing now and travel NORTH Sea and NORWAY in winter time and make all areas look worth to visit even in Winter time. Kika you are the 1 as you enjoy the snow and winter it's not very often that person from Haiti say so and really enjoy, it would not surprise me if Norwegian touring board like to HIRE you as "SPOKE" person to Norway. Me from FINLAND, i love Norway as well as i use to stay in Narvik a lot and then other place where i stay was Kirkenes. Maybe see you some day in somewhere.
@pixelgraphica3 жыл бұрын
It really is beautiful!!! That shot of the mountains across the bay was stunning!!!
@richardwallinger16833 жыл бұрын
Seriously great sail set .. ex dingy and R/C 1 metre competing skipper I was broach champion in my Enterprise dingy . I never did get the hang of Jibing even remotely successful.. the mainsail would get pinned on the water and the Oh Ohh gonna get wet feeling would surface . ONCE AGAIN. The self balers worked brilliantly on my Enterprise most of the water would leave through the transom doors then the floor balers would slurp the remaining water out . Love your videos . At 76 years old not my fav sort of weather . We would be sat nice and cosy watching the woodburner ..
@darlenecolyer62863 жыл бұрын
Love that you don’t wait for perfect weather to sail and explore. Also glad you pick your weather windows carefully.
@nighttrucker79093 жыл бұрын
I have said it before you two are the best sailor,s i watch. God Bless you and stay smart and safe.
@7drobin3 жыл бұрын
Here I was expecting yet another drama charged epic from the Canary Island. But...... wait: No, it is Super Uma!! Can't wait for the next episode. Love you guys...
@shoenee_10393 жыл бұрын
Those look like some interesting designs of boats around you, do you ever get a little curious and check them out with the other captains?
@MM416-k8o Жыл бұрын
Appreciative of your honesty and humility!
@leewahler30583 жыл бұрын
Only you two would like hiking and sailing in the snow Lol
@mikewilliams44993 жыл бұрын
Kika, Dan, awesome video and the message at the end was a great idea. So many sailing vlogs give a false idea of reality either of living on a boat or how wonderful people’s lives are. Your vids are fascinating and beautiful. Thanks🏏😘
@robertdunlop9933 жыл бұрын
The view of the reservoir with the round ridge behind reminds me of Lake Louise or Moraine Lake, did it make you homesick for the Rockies Dan? Sailing the big latitudes is no joke at any time, help, safe harbour and supplies can be hard to find in some places, not to mention that water is COLD. Stay Safe :)
@vincent75203 жыл бұрын
You camera work is so good. Not only is it truly professional, it also shows a great sense of hue and framing. As for the North Sea : as one of my crew member said when we caught caught in a force 8++ off the Denmark coast : "whew… you sail during the fall equinox once … never twice ! …" (that was back in 1979…)
@yorukkizigeziyor3 жыл бұрын
Very beautiful 👍👍
@billfipp17193 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to thank you for going north... whereas I love watching all the sailboats In the Caribbean, it is a nice change of pace to see all the beauty of the North... Thanx again and stay safe... ;-)
@robertcarkeek83913 жыл бұрын
It's been said that Eskimos have over 100 different words to describe the quality of snow.
@BEElaine10083 жыл бұрын
#101. Styrofoamy
@freddienh3 жыл бұрын
You two are so great! I hope nothing bad ever ever happens to you - EVER!
@jenniferc68683 жыл бұрын
We call that “ ice pellets” here in Canada, but I’m thinking styro- snow sounds much better!
@dsimpleman673 жыл бұрын
Dipping Dots, gather them then flavor your self
@KailNZ3 жыл бұрын
It’s called hail...
@wavelength75033 жыл бұрын
Very majestic, reminds me a bit of Lake Louise, but the mountains don't look as high as the Rockies. Snow/ winter does have that fairy tale look and feel. At the same time it is extremely dangerous. Not for the faint of heart. I'm surprised you guys have never invesnted in the one piece overboard suits that we use in Canada/ well eastern part.. They are the warmest gear you will ever wear, and don't need layers underneath. Self floatation ,no need of Life vest etc. They are life savers. Falling in that kind of water, hypothermia doesn't take long. Nothing like old school sailing. It will wake up the senses that we forget to use. Watch out that your lips don't get stuck together in the cold. Freezing rain ice buildup on a vessel can bring a boat down . I be been in 80 foot sea's in a 120 ft boat from Vancouver to Alaska in January. You. Are both very adventurous, I salute you both.
@josephglenn56123 жыл бұрын
That "strange" snow is called graupel. It's a real thing. We get it often in Montana.
@krzysztofp.94423 жыл бұрын
Same word in german...
@josephglenn56123 жыл бұрын
@@krzysztofp.9442 That's because it is a German word.
@krzysztofp.94423 жыл бұрын
@@josephglenn5612 makes sense 😉
@bogsplash86123 жыл бұрын
Excellent closing comments from Dan, nicely brings home the risks of high latitudes sailing. It can get pretty heavy up there, and then the outro drone footage with the backdrop of Lofoten shows it can be pretty heavenly too.
@cdnsoul58083 жыл бұрын
In Ottawa, the weatherman calls it "snow pellets"
@DanAuslander3 жыл бұрын
Meteorologically speaking in the aviation world that's what we call it as well.
@johnkeegan66463 жыл бұрын
Very wise strategy for safe sailing. It is nearly the same as this airplane adage: there are bold pilots and there are old pilots, but (wait for it…). There are NO old, bold pilots. Very true, I feel! Stay safe even if it is tough to stay warm! Fair winds!
@jonathangiesler10923 жыл бұрын
I have been watching you both since episode where you first laid eyes on uma. Now I watch more sailing channels that I care to admit. That being said without your adventuring north I would have never got to see this part of the world at least through there expert videography and editing eyes. Thanks so much Dan and kika for letting me experience Norway. Besides if I see another feeding pigs on a beach vidio I could just loose my mind😂. Even though given the chance I think it would be fun.
@martinkrippl81093 жыл бұрын
Just absolutely impressed and inspired by your vlogs ! Everything , the filming, your optimism, the background music , the information you share , the fun - and the more serious parts , and , last not least the waves , the sea , and the sails . Thank you very much !
@robertarnold14493 жыл бұрын
Gosh! You have cooled me down. Here I am in Yuma, AZ and the temp. right now is 118 degrees F. I admire you both. Your 90 year Old Guy . Your Video's are fantastic.
@robertcarkeek83913 жыл бұрын
Loved watching Dan spin you over his head.
@linf5253 жыл бұрын
You are both amazing! I am almost 80 and don’t sail anymore, but watching Uma braving the North Sea is such a thrill. I visited Svalbard 10 yrs ago (in July) on an expedition cruise ship, but missed the gorgeous Norwegian coast. You are so careful, yet playful- a joy to watch. Thank you Kika and Dan from NY, NY!
@FlesHBoX3 жыл бұрын
For anyone who wants to see what these waters look like, I HIGHLY recommend checking out Erik Aanderaa's channel. Not only is he an amazing sailor who single hands these waters, but his cinematography is hands down outstanding, and deserving of awards.
@noahbruket59063 жыл бұрын
I think he's a bit over-dramatic. His drone shots are nice, but he always makes sailing in 20+kts look WAY overly epic and shaky. It's hard to watch. Dan and Kika sail in the same conditions in their videos in the same waters and do a much better job showing what it actually like.
@FlesHBoX3 жыл бұрын
@@noahbruket5906 That's funny because in this very video Dan says specifically that they don't show what sailing in these waters is like, lol.
@bdphourde3 жыл бұрын
@@noahbruket5906 I stopped watching NBJS pretty quickly in his beginning after watching him take unnecessary chances and ignore good safety precautions and I let him know. When he later came back on after a long absence I watched again and noticed he had changed his ways and was a little more humble. I like his videos now and I agree with your take on his drone shots of the impossibly beautiful and rugged terrain of the islands of the North & Norwegian Seas. But it is not fair to compare the sailing of Eric with that of Dan & Kika. They are currently sailing more protected waters behind the island chain. Eric sails the North Atlantic, North Sea, and the Norwegian Sea on purpose waiting for rough conditions to challenge himself to gain experience gradually, and there is no comparison as we've seen from Eric's videos and what we saw from Dan on the Norwegian rescue of the ship in distress, and where UMA is now sailing. I would still lke to see Eric batten down that companionway hatch when he is out in the cockpit and always have himself tethered. I talked with single-hander many years ago about tethering and he said he usually does, but once he was only going between islands in Hawaii and neglected to. While on deck, the boat hit a rogue wave and through him off the boat! He reached out and caught the top lifeline with one hand as he flew by. It held and so did he. He NEVER fails to hook up NOW! And UMA's videography is second to none and their videos are BREATHTAKING, especially so in Norway!
@dankerns1713 жыл бұрын
The best thing we can do in our journey on earth is find happiness. You two are rocking the journey. Thank you
@whiggerhunter42683 жыл бұрын
Actually they're back in the Canada. This has all been green screen and special effects. Yes, that was really styrofoam . . .
@Matthew-ut6ed3 жыл бұрын
HaHaHa. Like it. But where is THE Canada?...
@Matthew-ut6ed3 жыл бұрын
@@charonstyxferryman Aren't you someone who completely misses a joke? Twice?
@belcacique3 жыл бұрын
Honesty and uprightness in evaluating the own chances to get through problems in just these nothern parts of Norway are probably key elements characterizing excellent sailors, what you are! So stay alive so we can profit from your example!
@BarracudaHawk3 жыл бұрын
Wouldn’t your sails snap if they were frozen when you unfurled them?
@Awol9913 жыл бұрын
The sail fabric freezes far below the 0C at which water freezes. I have had a plastic garbage bag shatter, somewhere below -40C.
@SailingUma3 жыл бұрын
Ice does build up on the surface of the sails, but the fabric itself is made from Dacron, which is plastic, and very durable. It also doesn't absorb water, so it doesn't actually "freeze". I'm sure if it were cold enough, it could be an issue. But if it were that cold, the ocean would be frozen as well, so you wouldn't be doing much sailing.
@annewinning97233 жыл бұрын
You 2 are amazing adventurers - but you are smart ones as well. The photography in this episode is breathtaking, you must feel so small sometimes 😁. This whole trip has has been such a departure from your early days, but far more depth and what amazing sailors you both have become - thank you for sharing this journey
@raireva46893 жыл бұрын
That opening shot should be few seconds longer!
@wolfandrabbit3 жыл бұрын
that place is fantasy.
@bgt78743 жыл бұрын
All three of them. But nevertheless; very wel made footage and editing on a boat in winter in Norway. Certenly tells a story and is made with feeling and good taste.
@savvynavvy3 жыл бұрын
Great video guys and a really sensible approach and message. Planning your route and weather window is always the way to sail.
@khoatran94823 жыл бұрын
"We're going to come in and captain ron right in front of him" LOL
@SailingUma3 жыл бұрын
We knew what we meant ;)
@terristenacious22793 жыл бұрын
I know you are sailing safe and thats a good sailor!!👍😎♥️ Dont let these non believers get to you, they have no concept of what your doing. They need to watch and listen and not speak until they have watched and listen to you. I think you as a no time line sailor is doing it the best way!!😎👋👍♥️ your living yours and Kikas dreams!
@Company-593 жыл бұрын
In German this stuff is called “Graupel”. Don’t know if this helps…
@markskinlo423 жыл бұрын
We call it Grabble in the 🇺🇲
@tawharanui50113 жыл бұрын
Hagel
@Company-593 жыл бұрын
@@markskinlo42 I’ve never had this here in south Texas. 🥶
@lawrencegleason46663 жыл бұрын
Epic. A hardy couple sailing challenging Arctic waters in mid-winter. Incredible views. Thanks for posting. Keep safe.
@raymondnybakk13113 жыл бұрын
It just hurts seeing that you have been sailing half way round the world to get to Lofoten, and the you miss out on 99,9 % of the “good stuff”.
@alistairmccausland15803 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys, for once more showing us the sheer beauty of Northern Norway and its spectacular scenery & your drone filming so good too. One thing you have taken in is how dangerous the northern north sea can be so keep treating it with huge respect guys and u cannot go wrong. Just watch out for icing up on masts & rigging the further north u go.
@wombatdk3 жыл бұрын
Having sailed the North Sea... yeah. No. Not my cup of tea anymore.
@duncan.52283 жыл бұрын
You do make it look easy, which is a sign that you know what you are doing. Thanks for the entertaining and HQ videos you give us every week.
@alangwell16203 жыл бұрын
Here in Chicago USA we call that 'snain' but weatherpeople call it grauple' Someone once said "great hardship brings great reward" watching you guys , I believe it. thanks so much.
@Bjorn.Cotteleer3 жыл бұрын
Dan & Kika, Awesome backwards manoeuvre to the dock, and this is my opinion as a chief-mate. In you’re disclaimer you actually showed that you also master the “good seamanship”. Enjoy Norway, and stay safe 😉.
@oblomovtheunknown3 жыл бұрын
That was such a reassuring vlog on many levels, I think you are absolutely right to choose the best sailing conditions - for your sake and your boat. I am sure every subscriber is supportive of these decisions and always look forward to the next stunning and entertaining video! You both are excellent role models for those who wish to lead an adventurous life!
@robertlaird67463 жыл бұрын
That's some awesome beauty where your at right now. I got to experience that when I was aboard TeVega that is now called Deva. We sailed around western Europe but one of our northern most ports of call was Leningrad, Russia and that was in 1985. Sailing out of their, a gale force 11 surprised us. The storm lasted three and a half days and it was pitch black like it was in the middle of the night with no moon and a heavy overcast. The wind and waves were so heavy that out boat was laid over several times on it's side but thank God, not much water came in the aft companion way. It was such an awesome experience and one of the most memorable moments of my life as I'm sure this trip will be for you. We didn't go as far north as you have been but close.
@marlenebos61403 жыл бұрын
It's good you explain the dangers of the North Sea and how you carefully access the weather and sea conditions before you decide whether you sail or not. Bless you for being wise.
@DStrayCat693 жыл бұрын
Woe! That's a relief... I was worried about you-two... The Northern Atlantic is nothing trivial, it's very serious stuff. I am so happy you clarified things. I can look forward to the next episode :-)
@6alax1an3 жыл бұрын
You guys are amazing! As sailors, yes, but also there's so much love and respect between you! Way to go!
@Drew-eo2oj3 жыл бұрын
Terrific fun watching you sail in less popular temps! I didn't like seeing you walk out of the cockpit but I guess it was necessary. True adventurers you are!
@nurse4sail3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful docking and use of the word, "random." Thanks for always showing the beauty of your surroundings and the beauty of your relationship. Any serious sailor knows the importance of picking your weather but thanks for making that clear to the neophytes that think they want a 'story' of adventures at sea. I have one and it is a great story to tell sitting at the dock but was horrifying living it at sea.
@DaEVOthefreak3 жыл бұрын
it is very strange to see you in the snow while we are in Germany have 36 degrees. I got used to watching tropical sailing videos in winter, but this is new. Give Coco some treats. Best regards and stay safe.
@carterbentley90303 жыл бұрын
Unbelievable scenery! Spectacular and unexpected places for finding villages and towns. Thank you for bringing Lofoten home for us to enjoy.
@jox74323 жыл бұрын
As a sailor, I really enjoy the docking-parts of your videos. It makes them feel so very real for me. Thank you, keep it up!