Real Sailors React to Champagne Sailing | Step 377

[@sockeyevoyages8840]

After years documenting life afloat in your two classic Pearson retrofitted electric motor sailboats, it is a delight to watch you enjoying a luxury charter in the BVI aboard an offspring of your efforts. Thank you for bringing us along. Happy 2024!

[@ricktaylor14001]

Two Pearsons? I’m pretty sure they’ve only ever had the one sailboat, the one UMA. I’ve been watching for years as well, and I believe I’ve seen all of their videos, but their first couple of years I may have missed a few here and there. So while I’m “pretty sure” it’s always been the same boat, I’m not 100% and ready to argue about it 😂… but I sure would like clarity. It’s possible I’m wrong and there is a whole other boat I haven’t seen… if that’s the case I’m going to have to look for that. Anyone care to chime in please? Dan & Kika maybe??

[@CAPTJohn47]

@@ricktaylor14001 Beau and Brandy. So, yeah, you might want to slow down.

[@ricktaylor14001]

@@CAPTJohn47WTF? 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️ What are you on about man?!🤡🤡

[@CAPTJohn47]

@@ricktaylor14001 Beau and Brandy, the other couple in this vid, also have an electric Pearson. That's what @Sockeye was referring to when s/he used the plural. In your response to them you clearly asked to be corrected if you were wrong. Just tryin' to provide some "clarity."

[@chucksohm7213]

After this month of champaign sailing and fruit smoothies you guys are gonna have a hard time getting back to fiberglass dust and hard work fixing Uma.

[@CemeteryShop-yg6gi]

Oh buzzkill😅

[@ghost307]

I'm reminded of a Mark Twain quote "Nobody goes there anymore; it's too crowded".

[@NKP73]

I thought that was Yogi Barra

[@rogerstone3068]

Some SUPERB use of drone shots in this episode. Congratulations to the pilot and the editor, equally.

[@ALittleCLAIREification]

I realized I have had a huge grin on my face for the last 37 min. of watching this. To quote the ending of one of my fave Pixar films (after credits) ... "Bye! Byeee! Ok... Are they all gone? Is everybody gone? Huh? GOOD. Oh my gosh, my cheeks are KILLING me!!!" Love ALLLL of you guys - this was a lot of fun!! 🌴🎉🤗

[@johnrainey6545]

Maya's cooking always looks healthy and amazing. I wish she had a cookbook!

[@markrickel1632]

This episode seemed like they all were auditioning for Below Decks. Ha ha.

[@gloredon]

Great way to spend New Year's Eve: with great friends, beautiful water, a full-up rainbow, the Baths, and klondike bars! Nice!

[@rasp57]

Just waiting for the Mya cooking channel.

[@DYoung-vt8pq]

You guys are so good at what you do! The picture of the 3 ladies walking in the sunset was gorgeous. Thanks. Safe travels ❤

[@greatpix]

As a former sailboat owner, who is now stuck at home because of health issues, it is always a delight to watch your videos and to almost feel like I'm back on the water. All that's missing are the motion of the boat and the different smells around the water.

[@d_fresh1169]

Dan's "Roll Out" was, by far, one of the best "roll-outs" I've ever seen. That said, it looks like you all are adjusting well to the catamaran, and (as always) having a great time. Cheers to you, Dan and Kika, Beau and Brandy, and Maya, y'all are livin' the dream, and we're lucky enough to tag along. For sure, all four of you are a great inspirations for others who are interested in pursing the cruising lifestyle.

[@someguy9440]

That powered dinghy platform is insane. 🤤 Great vid, guys 🤙

[@hookedupin2005]

Being a digital stowaway, this landlubber enjoys every moment of every adventure that you all experience....Thank you so much.

[@kathrynlitchfield7140]

It occurred to me that @ 19:34 Dan and Kika look sooooo much like a professional charter crew. It is such a pleasure to see that level of professionalism. And just as much of a joy to see allllll the silliness that preceded it! ❤

[@7376282]

We anchored there in 2015. The holding was an inch of sand over polished basalt. We had to put out 250’ of chain and just hang on the weight of the chain all night. Needless to say, I as captain, got no sleep.

[@xXWhiteRavenXx]

I love see the BVI through yalls trip. My family and i go every two years and its such an amazing trip each time. LIving on a cat for two weeks is the LIFE!

[@iBradWatson]

With twin controls, the main thing to remember is to drive it like a shopping cart. Everyone knows how to drive a shopping cart.

[@jonhowardlife]

You just know kika enjoyed being able to sync that high five with the beat at 17:37

[@TammyBillings-qt1ve]

Love when you guys collaborate with other sailing channels. What a beautiful video.

[@murrat]

The transitions between scenes are a nice touch.

[@jamescoleman8920]

Happy New Year! Sick video and music! Loved it. Outstanding editing. What I love is that you two are so much fun and make the hard work look so easy. Welcome back Mia! Good to meet you Beau and Brandy.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🍾😎👍🏾

[@saenole66]

What a magnificent yacht to relax and enjoy the gorgeous BVI. feels so comfortable and easy to get around. Fun New Years!

[@jodymooney255]

What an incredible video! Thanks for taking us along!❤

[@TheThreebucks]

Love the bold music choices in this video, Kika, great vocals!

[@nikokonan6843]

🎉🎉❤❤❤ LOVE serving the the tray of Klondike’s WITH tongs..!!!!!😂😂

[@francosammartino2612]

Beautiful episode! Breathtaking landscapes with music to match. Well done!!💪💪👏

[@eleanor4482]

What a fantastic way to spend the New Year. Thoroughly enjoyed this video.

[@jfxl1977]

I loved this! It was like celebrating New Year all over again! The music was spectacular, the video was superb! Happy New Year to you all and I cannot wait to see what comes next with Uma and whatever other adventures you two get up to!

[@juanpaldo]

24:21 Heeey!!! That’s our sailboat!!!!! Can’t believe we were that close to you!!!!

[@jsmith5634]

Loved this collab video! The boat looks fantastic and seems to sail really well in low winds. Tip: when maneuvering at low speeds with engines only, center the helm and lock in place with the nut or hold with your knee…the boat will be much more responsive to port and starboard engine thrusts and track much better…really important when docking. That drone video work and editing was breathtaking! Fair Winds from Austin ⛵️

[@davidbarnett4246]

Great video, it must be weird going from uma to this boat. It is like going from a studio apt to castle

[@barrystrickland6527]

A super outstanding video with your friends!!! And music was good too!

Editing is an art form 👍🏻

[@leilanihimmelmann9190]

Brings back so many good memories. Thanks for the great video!

[@duncan.5228]

A top class video as usual. You guys are real pro's. New years eve is called Hogmanay in Scotland.

[@ronzander7648]

Awesome video. That looks like a really sweet boat.

[@bforshay]

Nice logo, DK, I just now saw for the first time. We sailed BVI last April. Was awesome and pleasant all week.

[@JustMe-pp1mp]

For the h#ll of I went back to last weeks video, then a video from 3 weeks ago and finally 3 years past. The logo shows up on all of them so yeah, I gotta agree with you, it's brand new.

[@Life-Dreaming]

This video was so much fun, I had to watch twice. Thanks. Hello Kika, Brandy, Mia, Dan & Beau. Champagne sailing looks a blast. 💙🇺🇸💚👍😇

[@divekatdreaming]

It must be very different on that trip. When you find something broken on the boat, you don't think about having to fix it, when you will fix it, where you will fix it or what parts you will need.

[@life.sunsets.sunrises]

Great to see you guys in proper holiday mode, You looked really relaxed

[@JulietsMan]

This channel has elevated No longer the van life on the water channel Will definitely start to tell friends about this channel!

[@davidmartin3947]

I'd love to see you guys getting together with Nikki and Jason to give their HH44 a spin! Great semi-performance catamaran. Their OCT tender is also awsome, and maybe if meeting up with Nikki and Jason is impractical, you could at least arrange to have a go in one of them! Anyway, you are having so much fun it should be illegal!

[@sailer501]

The Virgin Islands tree boa is a harmless snake that lives in the U.S. and British Virgin Islands and islands off Puerto Rico. Having existed there since the islands' formation some 20,000 years ago, the boa is one of the Virgin Islands' original inhabitants

[@robertlemoine3500]

You guys have earned this . Thankyou for all your content .

[@leannecuster1490]

Its like this looking in way future Uma can be there because you know every inch and can make it no matter what get big boat u have to keep it going.

[@AnnInghamlife-goals]

Champagne

[@kevinschreur2950]

Love that they put steps in the Baths.. When I was there in 92 or 93 they didn’t have steps. You had to shimmie your way to the top.

[@utubefroggy]

Really have enjoyed your videos from the onset, that being said, I have one small comment. too many high fives !!

[@georgelansing5979]

It's their trademark...keep it going.

[@mytraveladventure]

Amazing how quiet and void of engine noise the experience is. Voyage Yachts and Voyage Charters are the absolute best!

[@jagar7562]

that was a fun video, tons of smiles over here thankyou😊😊😊

[@MySkullzDented]

Awesome music in this one❤

[@alexbarclay6597]

Million dollar catamaran. DIY wooden selfie stick.

[@rboston33]

The three wa;king across a setting sun was a great shot. WEll done.

[@RudyVandenbelt]

Kika, I've been enjoying your "white powder (UMA)" mix on Spotify for a while now and after listening to the music selection on this video I think it might be time to create a BVI sailing mix. Love your channel guys, and I am always looking forward to the weekly updates!

[@Artram1987]

Dan and Kika hi if I may correct you on motoring catamaran as a former commercial captain. The right way of turning is not by full power engines one against the other, Better is the motor on the inside turn just taking into revars only by touch no power. and the other external motor taking in forward. there is no need for full power. And if you want to make the turning more internal Just get help from the bow truster. That way it's better because if you're taking the motors once against each other, You making forces on the body of the boat that unnecessarily,BY the long term it can make damage

[@chrisphinney6430]

Thank you for taking me along. I have missed the bvis

[@scyz2807]

Very good. I liked all the little adventures! But then, . . . there was THE END ! Hippy Niwe Yaer ! : - )

[@jamelweatherspoon363]

Great Job! Are you going to add a chain counter? Painting chain is nice but in the dark the counter really helps at the helm.

[@loribadgero1035]

Happy New Year!!🥂Here’s to health, life and Uma 2.0❤😊

[@auozjan]

Wow, that tender is a LIMO, saw you using it last week for shopping, but didn't really take notice - but this week WOW 😮

[@theunknownunknowns256]

Just wondering if you guys read my comment from 4(?) years ago about keeping clear of unexploded ordinance munitions even if you think it is training rounds like Dan said at the time.

[@theunknownunknowns256]

You know because training rounds can't launch themselves on to the middle of a Island in the Caribbean. Because they don't have enough explosive or more likey zero explosive. Take it from me a unexploded high explosive round is more likely than a drill round. Don't touch, mark record report.

[@theunknownunknowns256]

It's like Eva Uzbek getting under her landrover without choking the wheels on a slope. I'm having a heart attack watching you guys. KZbin is stressful to watch you know!

[@greatpix]

I couldn't see a solo couple sailing a cat that big, but for a big family, a charter/owner, or someone who is a little claustrophobic, it might be the right boat.

[@brucebenson5908]

The song track was remarkable. What a wow.

[@chrisphinney6430]

That water is so beautiful

[@ashleypierce8500]

hope you guys realize how incredibly lucky you are.

[@Roskellan]

Nicely filmed and edited guys (by guys I mean guys and girls of course 🙂). Champaign sailing, like cruising in fact (that's cruise liner), without the service. I don't think I ever had to steer the ship - you know I'm kiddin' here, maybe I did steer the ship 🙂

[@Rob-eh2vs]

Yall are awsome! Happy New Year!!

[@realulli]

Excellent video, especially the music selection was outstanding! :-)

[@sallyb3]

😅😅😅omg a line😮, Sailed the Virgins for 18 years many moons ago before the "line" at the Baths" Lkl😂

[@utubefroggy]

One more comment, invite Maya more often!!!!

[@ghost307]

She seems much happier. Maybe she just doesn't like monohulls that bounce around (not appreciating that bouncing around is part of their charm).

[@BeauAndBrandy]

It feels like it all went by in a blink of an eye! What a WAY to ring in the new year!! 🎉 now if anyone knew what REALLY went on. 😂

[@montymontano8618]

Good friends, good times 🎉Happy New Year 🎉

[@greatpix]

Question for all of you who have sailed on more than one boat, and boats of different size from a Sabot to something bigger than a 75' yacht. What was your favorite boat? What was your favorite sailing experience? Was it that first time out on the water in a day sailer, making a crossing of one of the oceans, or cruising the Polynesian islands or Bahamas?

[@DBowen-os2cv]

That dinghy lift is noooice!🎉

[@SailingUma]

Only in calm water. ;)

[@DBowen-os2cv]

Ohhh... Would it be easier to hoist a dinghy in rough weather than use the lift?

[@HellyWelly93]

Happy New Year!!! 🎉

[@paulreynolds2898]

Just great to see you having fun

[@bfeltovi]

For a second I thought you’d be sailing in Illinois

[@GlendaMixer-jz7vc]

Amazing...great music

[@brianstevens7241]

Wow. That boat is about 8 times the size of your Pearson's. Good video.

[@MrFroglips69]

Groovy episode.

[@xpatsteve]

That was fun! Thanks.

[@massjohns]

Свингер яхта) и даже лысый из бразерс там)) где основной контент?)

[@clarisd]

So epically beautiful 😍 Best crew ever. ❤️ Heya, Dan and Beu, could yall talk about spring tides. Been watching, and every year, there are some truly avoidable wreaks, damages, and some fatalities. Think on it and enjoy the Miami show.

[@Ralpha1961]

Thank you for a such a wonderful video. After living a long time, I've come to realize that happiness is spending time with the one you love and likeminded friends. But God must be first and everything else will fall into place.

[@liyinchong4493]

Happy New Year 🎉🎉🎉

[@davidbarnett4246]

That was a great new year's party

[@leonardillig8120]

Love this series, looks like you all had fun, is Mia a chef, and does she have a KZbin channel?

[@haraldhannelius]

Someone should black out those missing pixels on the camera. I don't know how many times I've been checking my monitor :)

[@markrickel1632]

Being cruisers, shouldn’t you have honored Cruisers Midnight and done the 10:00 countdown?

[@sallyb3]

Great weather 🎉 and sailing. I do miss the Virgins ❤

[@rockcityfpv9117]

Best collab

[@Dtk-1ofakind]

You guys have come a long ways! Is a luxury cat in your future?

[@ScubaDrew]

Fallen Jerusalem is a BVI national park, right? Can you anchor there?

[@SailingUma]

We didn't anchor. We grabbed a mooring. Then sailed further north of the Baths to anchor for the night.

[@ScubaDrew]

​@@SailingUma Nice! Yep, clearly see you on a mooring in the next scene! At one point you said "anchored in front of a tiny adorable island called fallen juruslum" - just didn't want encourage others to start trying that! Thanks for the great video.

[@bchost]

Happy New Year..!

[@Nate_The_Compton_Kid]

Now that's living!!!!

[@jameswindle9311]

A champagne campaign. My kind of sailing.

[@greatpix]

So, any of the monohull sailors in this video thinking they might be owning a catamaran in their future?

[@michaelbacon55]

Nice editing with the music on the rock hopping. At the end of this cat session I hope you can give us the answer..mono or cat

[@SailingUma]

Two different tools for two different jobs. Both have their place.

[@naomitakimoto7295]

It’s refreshing to see Dan & Kika on a beautiful cat!! And the Bath!! Oh, you free-spirit-sailors ❤know how to enjoy gorgeous beaches on islands…!! I loved the fjords and Arctic and all, but you guys, especially Kika is looking really natural and beautiful in bikini, clear blue ocean, white sand beaches, and truly looking natural while exploring a small island with barefoot IMO 😊 Ah… I wish I could just go on a boat life…! Thanks for inspiring ❤❤❤ Kika, you look gorgeous.

[@peterk4134]

An ABBA song “i can still recall”, comes to mind..😎