Is Our Boat SINKING on Land? | Step 379

[@SodalisUK]

Given that Kika is her own camera-lady, I cannot imagine just how long it takes to create a story like this. A simple example is entering the cabin - film the key card going into the cabin lock and door opening, then put a camera inside the cabin and enter again. Complex example, filming getting onto the boat, filming the keel emptying, then the battery being lowered - just how many extra times did Kika go up and down that darn ladder just to set up the camera? All that on top of the day job which is energetic enough!! (Oh and do the editing afterwards too!!! AND create such a professional outcome.)

[@brutal9726]

Respect for Kika

[@ricktaylor14001]

Absolutely agreed!! They do that “8 angles/8 takes” to a scene a lot, and it’s both of them it would seem like a lot of extra work but always shows up in the final produced film so well! I think that’s one of the reasons this channel is so popular and liked…. Dan & Kika don’t “create KZbin videos” like most channels, they PRODUCE short stories within a larger story, and that production REALLY shows through. If you didn’t know any better, you would believe there is a camera crew following them around… with 2-4 cameramen filming all the time. Even some of the giants of KZbin, Sailing La Vagabonde for example, don’t have “production quality” like that… and that ISN’T a negative for SLV, it’s just saying that Sailing UMA goes that extra step which SHOWS, and is worth it. Perhaps those of us who realize what must be happening in the background, have a slightly higher appreciation factor because of it⁉️ Either way, WELL DONE Kika!! 🤠👍🏼☮️

[@naomitakimoto7295]

Totally agree 👍 As someone who has worked in TV/Film induc ft stry for over decades, I know how good Kika is at her entire creativity of every episode. Moreover, creativity of both Dan & Kika is exquisite. Well, thus I came to a conclusion that after all, they both are such talented artists/videographers/architectural designers/hands-on builders/planners/drone videographers/ coordinators/sailors❤and the list goes on and on…!

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

I've thought the same thing, especially during intensive boat repairs and while they are under way. Just insane how much work it must be. I'm sure they've come up with ways to recycle b roll footage, but still.

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

@@ricktaylor14001Yeah the only other channel I can think of that has the same high production values is Project Atticus.

[@slightadrift]

The amount of moving and setting up the camera for all those shots doesn’t go unnoticed. Kika you rock

[@ricktaylor14001]

10:50 - One of the many things that make this channel so good, are things like the attention to detail (just think how many times Kika had to stop where she was, climb up or down again, place the camera, record, cut, and then reverse it all again…. just to lower the battery! And they do that all the time! Walking or driving somewhere, camera placed up ahead, go back where they were and walk towards the camera, then past the camera, cut, and run back to get the camera; rinse and repeat several times. Each video becomes a “produced level” mini-film. That aside, something I’ve noticed with Kika is her ability to get into the “gunk” when required. She is not a girlie-girl who doesn’t want to break a nail, or have a hair out of place. So a heavy battery to lower… she doesn’t run to find someone (a guy) who could handle it as many would; she develops a plan and executes it on her own. We’ve seen her many times working on her own, she is never the “damsel in distress”! Yet at the same time, she is definitely all woman and comes across feminine all the time! Some may not realize it, but that is a VERY RARE quality in 2024‼️ 🤠👍🏼☮️

[@fukkyoutube]

im sure she has more than 1 camera so shes not running around moving the camera for every shot 😂 but still impressive nonetheless

[@ricktaylor14001]

@@fukkyoutube 🤡🤡

[@Clyde6frame]

If there was ever a person who should have a free pass to the world, it is you. ⛵️

[@daveolson5042]

I couldnt agree more!!!!!!!

[@ashleypierce8500]

omg this comment ❤

[@Thubanshee]

The way Dan was genuinely happy about Kika having installed the boxes is so lovely. He's so appreciative and expresses his happiness really well :)

[@jimfisk4474]

Kika, You have the warmest Prettiest smile And Dan, you are so sure of yourself. Glad you both are on board. And look forwardto each week.❤❤❤

[@phileisermann1257]

I don’t know why Kika installing the Pelican cases was my favorite part of this episode, but it was. And hats off to the awesome video presentation. i’ve tried my hand at making videos (failed miserably), so i have an appreciation for the time and skill it takes to create this kind of quality content.

[@stephenrrose]

Boy did Uma have to Peeee!!!! Great Job Kika!!! Great Job on the boxes, filming and all the behind the scenes we don't see! Great Video and thank you for sharing! You Both Rock!

[@tracynichols7206]

You guys are always a true adventure in all your episodes. Thank you for letting us watch, we feel like we are really there.

[@moise171]

yes!

[@eddieohearn17]

I have dealt with a boat that sank on land. The owner was in Europe working for 2 1/2 to 3 years. The boat sat on the hard and it rained and it rained, and it rained. One day he asked us to get the boat ready because he wanted to go sailing he was returning home.. surprise 3 1/2 feet of water were in his 45 foot sailboat. The engine everything electrical was destroyed. He contacted his insurance company and they simply said no problem rebuild it. it was actually going to be cheaper to have us cut the boat and rebuild it then give him money for the value of the boat to purchase a new boat. fortunate for him. I had been building boats for 20 years at that time, so this was easy for me.

[@johndavidwolf4239]

Where I live in Vermont the first care off the road in the first snowstorm of the year are mostly 4WD SUVs because the owners do not realize that 4WD does NOT improve breaking, but does allow one to go faster, and thus exceed maximum safe turning speed.

[@Tomm9y]

As 4WD owner I use highly rated winter tyres, improve winter driving, but have their limitations but keep snow chains in the boot. The other problem with taller 4WDs is that they are tall vehicles so the weight is more concentrated on the lower wheels, when there's limited grip, that's not a good thing.

[@Alsacien]

I'm in the middle of the Alsace region, in France. It always feels so surreal to learn that people whose videos I've been watching for the better part of a decade were in my neck of the woods. Sailing La Vagabonde drove half a mile away from my house a couple of years ago. You were less than 10 miles away, on the German side of the Rhine river. I was so happy when Anthony Bourdain finally came here after years of me hoping that he would shoot a show in Alsace, but that one turned into a surreal nightmare really quickly.

[@sailingsibongile]

4:55... this is called a "weep hole", and common practice if you're on the hard for a number of years. (my Moody 42 had 'sunk on land', before I bought it, and I see many boats that have). The other option is just to disconnect one of the sea-cocks and leave it open. To find the source of the leak on your boat is super easy now that the interior is all bare. Sprinkle some baby powder or flour around the boat, and the trickle line will be revealed even if it's evaporated after.

[@idreecemian2192]

Kika, ..... creative, meticulous, responsible, and what ever possible one can think of to be perfect

[@richardelder256]

Sinking on land I once worked for a company in Vancouver BC that specialized on large motor yachts. We received a 88 foot Italian motor yacht that had blown one engine. We had no more room inside our factory, it being the middle of the winter in the PNW. We disassembled the engine in order to get it out of the boat and sent it off to CAT/MTU to be fixed. A month later I noticed that the lazerette was sopping wet and water was up to the floorboards in the lower staterooms. Being Italian, the house electrical system was 220v, and all the 110v DC system was positive grounded. To make a long story short, it caught fire in the middle of the night and burned to the ground along with the 2,000 gallons of diesel we had just topped up the tanks with.

[@joshtvg]

I was a little hesitant about your content once you guys announced that UMA was getting a makeover. Honestly... Hats off to both of you for keeping the channel super fun and interesting while UMA is on the hard. 😊😊 ( I still think you should call the truck LUMA as in Land UMA lol)

[@beanhead61]

Wow, what a closing shot with the drone and the snow. What a great shot!

[@TheModelOmega]

I love the content! Can't wait to see you guys getting Uma back into the water.

[@naveenjayapal2331]

lol

[@MichaelNeitzel-hd4mr]

Great job Kika-doing a video by yourself! What a change from watching you two get Uma going years ago on a multi-sea adventure-and now you're in SNOW going to a boat show half way around the globe!

[@timwebb8153]

Kika, this vid shows that you are capable of so much more than you might think you are. You have shown again and again that you can solve problems and fix stuff. I loved the one clip when you are clambering onto the roof of the truck, and your rock climbing skills were on full display!

[@Gottawin01]

You are one smart young lady! You guys make wonderful content.. ❤

[@Caerigna]

such busy bees you two are. Cool vid, and that snowy landscape driving drone-shot at the end was a lovely bonus.

[@helensahagian1501]

You sure see the world. Good for you.❤️

[@colleenbalch328]

Thanks for the check in with Uma! Loved the problem solving to be sure she doesn’t sink while on the hard stand. Looking forward to your road trip and learning more about how the design is shaping up.

[@jonathanwetherell3609]

Why do your vids make me smile? Not that I want an answer, I'm just happy they do. Have fun you two.

[@Da1AliBi]

You do such a good job with your videos! All the different camera angles and little details which make the difference (like syncing flashing lights to the beat of the music, etc.). Highly professional!

[@robertw1524]

Team Kika ! Talk about multi tasking ! You are awesome !

[@stmiller8427]

We live in Southern California by Loma Linda University which is 3 hours drive from Las Vegas! That is amazing and awesome that one of you got to visit Las Vegas! Be safe! Stay safe! Take care on your trip!

[@DBowen-os2cv]

Great job getting those cases on the roof!

[@ekner]

That landrover is awesome, want one. I wish I could climb like that too. Goals!

[@tadmorrison]

GIRL POWER!! Nice work on Uma and the truck. Great video editing. Thanks!!

[@rboston33]

You are absolutely remarkable. Great epi

[@RickMentore]

Phenomenal! If this sailing thing doesn't work out, please consider film making!

[@SailingUma]

I mean… can’t we do both!?

[@edgarmuller6652]

Thank for your video Kika. It’s fun to see how you film with three different 🎥 cameras one shot. Thanks for that effort in giving us that inside.

[@trevorread5200]

What a lady! You did so well! A thoroughly enjoyable episode I will watch over and over again when I need inspiration for my own resurrecting old boats! Merci beaucoup 😊

[@garrettstitt5489]

Gowan, Kika! To take on that project all on your own- ya 🫵🏽 da Boss!🙌🏽

[@abcangirl]

❤ Oh my dog Kika! You are so incredibly adept at everything you do. And you look so beautiful as you do it. I cannot say enough about your filmography skills. Wow! You are so creative and meticulous in everything you do. As a young woman, I was very similar in that I went adventuring on my own a lot. Meaning camping and road trips. My inspirations came from my parents. You brought back many fond memories of when I was young. I thank you and cherish all of your videos.

[@EllEss331]

"Oh my dog" I see what you did there. I like it!

[@paulpennimpede9431]

Go girl, you rock!

[@stonebear]

Pelican Boxes are AWESOME! I had them for cases on a motorcycle once... dropped the bike the second week I had it onto the side-box and it barely scuffed. And Kika's got some serious mountain-climber moves getting those up there...

[@cjamachado]

Kika, you are a brave girl. Driving alone through all these roads is a great adventure. At least you are together at the end of this episode. Cheers! Congratulations!

[@ekner]

What a nice episode! Beautifully shot, and so fun to see Kika solo like this!

[@onsdag2k]

WOW! Wen you opened that starboard box it moved a lot 😮. Maybe tighten those clamps a bit more, great video Kika

[@dreweasterbrook2003]

Great to watch you move about so easily Kika.

[@jdcoverland365]

I've used Pelican Cases for years. Great choice!.

[@jenrodgers]

Get it Kika! You are badass! Loved this! Getting things done! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@IWLiveForever]

As a couple you are wonderful! Like a very very good example!

[@sailaway0013]

I am enjoying traveling through you guys. I can’t change my life now but I miss the wonderful experience of traveling.. I hope you are well and enjoy the view !!

[@joegiallombardo5487]

Looking forward to the next video, I have been up in the alps near the Swiss border north of Chiavenna and there are a ton of beautiful hikes in the summer. I have only seen photos in the winter though.

[@maxime41418]

Superbe video, you are really good at it .. bravo and good trip to you even if it is already done

[@ApexWoodworks]

I just love how brilliant and adventuresome the two of you are! Thanks for taking us along on yoru lifes' journey.

[@Danclimb1989]

Proud to have you in team Italy 🇮🇹

[@brucewaterworth3873]

I had to leave my boat on land for a while so I purchased a bronze garboard plug fitting and drilled a hole at the lowest point in the bilge. Then put a tea strainer over it to keep out critters. Great for washing out the bilge later,on land !

[@soloflight75]

Kika, you are the ultimate role model for any young girl. I know of no better.❤

[@gardenrailroading]

You are so smart to not rush thing! Love you guys.

[@thomaskramer440]

Great videography and story telling! You are amazing!

[@michaelvanwinkle7919]

You guys definitely have the right truck for your alps trip.

[@LifeBetweenTheDash]

Nice job filming. Loved the episode

[@Snowy_Night_Qc]

I get what you mean about driving alone, since I moved to Montreal, I've been stuck in traffic jams almost daily (yeah.. . I know, and presently, I have 4 couches in the house 😅). Honestly, road rage was getting to me, and I would bring my mood back at home, and close ones would suffer from it, tried alot of stuff, but what did it for me is audiobooks. I think I listened to over 200 books and it takes your mind off the jams and all the crap that happened during the day...

[@robertmusula7764]

I look forward to stunning sites and a captivating story line as you cruise towards Germany,courtesy of your awesome videography and a couple that blend together.

[@DYoung-vt8pq]

Kika is such a Warrior Princess! Love her resourcefulness. Safe travels ❤

[@1breematt]

Cool content again. Btw thats a big 8mm drill

[@dutchhank]

That's a proper 8mm drill, but for comparison the drill driver is tiny, I have the same machine, it's tiny yet powerful, so great to bring along when camping.

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

Impressive climbing move on the truck, Kika!

[@anguswombat]

Kika!!! AWESOME EDIT!!!!!!!! Man, I'm afraid to ask how long that took, but GOOD JOB YOU!!!!

[@SailingUma]

All of our edits take 4-6 days

[@Neilhuny]

​@@SailingUma Good grief!! I shouldn't be surprised, but wow!

[@dougmonroe3381]

Great job, Kika! Well done.

[@mikemendes7598]

Two product suggestions. First, most of the major tool companies make something called a "transfer pump". This is a battery powered pump that can basically be used to move water from just about anywhere. I have the Ryobi version, and I have found it useful for exactly the kind of thing you were dealing with. It uses standard 3/4" hose, so can be fed into very small spaces. It would have been a far better solution than drilling a hole! 2nd - There's a little compact ladder called the Extend & Climb. They make a number of different sizes, but the smallest (8.5') would probably really help you get stuff on and off your truck. And it's rated at 250lbs. The 12.5' would probably get you and off your boat in the yard. There are some cheap knockoffs as well. I have the 8.5' and also the 15.5' which is the equivalent of a regular 20' extension ladder. I've had both of them for many years and they are holding up well, requiring some WD40 around the tubes every couple of uses.

[@4ustube]

Actually drilling the hole is simple, free, and will never have a dead battery. Keep in mind Dan and Kika know how to fix a hole in a boat. Sailing Yaba, like most woden boats left the "caulking/seal" out between the keel and the bottom plank to allow rain water to drain untill they are close to splash.

[@stacyg9824]

You are strong as heck. For some reason, I thought Dan was the brains behind the operation. Now we know the truth. Great job. Keep the great videos coming. Thanks

[@SailingUma]

Oh Kika is fully capable and skilled to do pretty much everything I do on both the boat and truck. She’s just usually holding the camera… so her talents tend to hide in the shadows.

[@alexanderandre-colton8276]

If water comes through the keel hole after launching, you can simply drill another hole in the bottom to let the water drain!!!😜😂 I learned that watching the Three Stooges....

[@SailingUma]

😂

[@leewahler3058]

The Defender has worked out well and will be handy snow

[@tomriley5790]

Lovely video, great detective work! Surprised that you went for drilling holes in the boat versus pumping it out though! Braver than me! Must have taken alot of climbing up and down the ladder to position and take all those shots. Great video!

[@acevedolc]

Me my wife and little son at the time stayed in Berchtesgaden Germany, what a beautiful place!

[@nielsbosteffens1749]

This is so good storytelling!

[@carlamerritt490]

Kika definitely showing Terminator 2 , Sarah Conner vibes with that Landrover! ❤ loved it!

[@Neilhuny]

😅😅 Haha, that's a great way to put it: well said!

[@terryandhope]

I admire you for being so capable Kika. Even when I was a young woman, I couldn’t do what you do. Keep going strong. You’re a shining example to young woman and proof that you don’t always need a man!

[@johnnydfred]

OK I SO want to hear of your camera-move requirements to do that ladder-climb-multi-cut sequence! Impressive.

[@carlnewton1126]

Hi guys, will you be using spray cork to insulate your hull after you have completed the glass work?

[@SailingUma]

Our friends did it to their van. Worked a champ! We’re consider it. For the truck too.

[@MrMartwy]

What is the better way to start a weekend than with new episide of Uma? There is none! ;-)

[@Neilhuny]

Watching it in bed with Emily Blunt* or Sandra Bullock* might top that *insert actor/model/wife/mistress/Mr of choice

[@EllEss331]

17:27 18:15 Light flash to the beat of the music. Nice editing.

[@mikequinlan9585]

Yeah happy to see Uma again! 😊

[@tracyeve3844]

We had an older sailboat and we were always chasing leaks. The leaks were always worse during winter when we were on the hard !

[@grahamwheelock7497]

One thing I will tell you is cockpit drains should have a x design port goes to starboard and starboard goes to port because if your on a lean the way it works better in science because of hydrodynamic the way you have it now there is more water pressure on the cockpit drain making it drain slower if your keel shadows your cockpit drain there is less pressure allowing cockpit drain to not have problems pushing excess water out with pressure against it this is how I have always done it

[@ronaldwarren5220]

Nice video! Thanks

[@americaspastortravels7536]

Welcome back Dan. Kika rocks 💪 ! Thanks for sharing, keep the videos coming and safe travels 🙏

[@porterbrass]

Kika, you are a badass. Great job! So fun to watch your troubleshooting the leak.

[@SalingSamantas]

Yes mine was more full than ever before a few weeks ago a little stressful

[@WayOfHaQodesh]

Yes! Finally back to beautiful Uma.... have missed her.

[@paul_gradenwitz]

How many times did you lower that battery. I searched the different camera views and can't see in one view the cameras for the other views! Great video work!

[@marcelnayen8322]

I think you guys drive by me, wenn you past the oldest city of Switzerland ( CHUR ) Love the Content, Keep it up

[@dansbrown1313]

Hello Kika, I'd like to share something with you involving batteries, large or small. You should always undo the negative terminal first. Then without touching anything metal with your spanner, undo the positive terminal. (You undid the positive terminal first)

[@SailingUma]

It was dead. So no power in either wire.

[@andrewthompson2380]

You should do what i had on my old Halberg Rassy fit a bilge drain plug through the hull and leave it open on the hard

[@TubenMicke]

Keep on working !!! is your future home...... make it great and cozy 👍❤

[@grf1426]

Love the whisteling bit at the end

[@SpaceErgonaut]

welcome in switzerland ;-) your outscreen is where i'm from (near Landquart, Malans) unbelivable :-) wachtching you go around the world on sea, but then once is a Sccreen like next door ;-)

[@spark-gy5pf]

Well done on the videography. of this piece . You are very talented . Dan your one lucky guy

[@heatherteeters4697]

Just checked your merch... where do I get that sweatshirt you're wearing at the end?? Love it!!

[@SailingUma]

It’ll be available soon :)

[@jimmypoe4707]

Yea the planning and collection of building materials is the longest part of any project.

[@svpolarexpress]

Always fun to watch your videos. Remember the days when batteries had "go-handles"?

[@divekatdreaming]

Does anyone else think the handles on those Pelican boxes look like stylized skulls? Great job on the install!

[@Acamperfull]

@16:55 It seems to me that the boxes are still not attached firmly enough to the roof rack ! 😧

[@SailingUma]

I did this particular clip before I made the final adjustments and tighten them all down. no stress , they are solid.

[@Acamperfull]

@@SailingUma Thanks, that's a relieve 😌

[@waltereggenberger1516]

Very nice episode. Excellent work! Shame I was unaware of your travel plans. I would have been happy to recommend a much nicer and more spectacular detour through Switzerland (through San Bernardino rather than San Gottardo), particularly through the Engadin valley. But from the preview I understand that weather and visibility were not to exciting anyway...

[@HellyWelly93]

This was absolutely epic Kika! You really are my hero ❤