Trace des Alizés. Hiking through the rainforest and exploring a volcano - Sailing Uma [Step 85]

[@timtaylor2014]

Seeing rain water catch on the roof of the cabin is a great idea for Uma. Perhaps you could acquire an 8x10 tarp, a hose bib, and a hose and catch rain water to fill your tanks. Perhaps even add in a gravity fed water filtration just in case. Something you could roll up and put away when not in use.

[@bdphourde]

Dan, Good job on your engineering constructs! And videography is improving since the beginning! I was late finding your channel and still have a long way to go to get current. I wanted to mention something about sailing techniques. Everyone does it their own way, but there are good reasons some things are done differently by others. You do seem to sail with the rail in the water when the winds are a little stronger. Heeling the boat that much is dangerous and puts unnecessary strain on the mast shrouds AND the keel attachment points, and leaves the boat and crew susceptible to a knock down from an unexpected gust of wind. Ease out on the sheets and let the boat get more upright. Perhaps there is a greater feeling of speed when heeled over that much but you are also spilling out more air out the top of the sail and losing lift on the sail. That's why you should chart these parameters. When the conditions are steady take heel angle readings vs boat speed through the water and chart them at different angles of heel. Letting the sheets out some will get the mast more vertical and it will fill with more wind, and you may find that boat speed is NOT being sacrificed when doing this and your wear and tear on your boat is reduced. I try never to let the boat heel more than 20º.

[@stevenewby9346]

Just binge watched 85 shows....lol....Thanks guys luv yall

[@kimhadley]

I discovered your channel couple days ago, and have been absolutely binge watching you. I so admire your sense of adventure, and your positive attitude about everything, even the hard stuff. I’m in awe of all of the MacGyver-Ing You do to fix and improve things... and jealous of your ability to figure things out. Keep it up, you guys are amazing

[@billturner2360]

Very nice adventure to watch ! You two know how to have some fun........ no good adventure comes without a little work and discomfort. Thanks for having me along ! :)

[@peewaye]

30 km in two days through rain, clouds and rivers... you guys are troopers!

[@blueskyredkite]

It may have been hard, it may have been tough, but you made memories, and when you're old you'll be able to look back and smile and say "I did that". Which is so much more than us couch potatoes watching you can say. Good for you. Thank you for sharing.

[@Goventuresskn]

You guys are so awesome. We really appreciate you guys spreading word on our caribbean islands SO AWESOME!!! We hope to run into you guys sometime. We live in StKitts and Nevis and we would love to carry you guys on some of our hiking trails.

[@Gary-nk5et]

Thanks guys....always enjoy watching your shows

[@gaiaocracy]

Traveling through an acid fumes on a volcano: sulfer+water = acid. Today is November 30. Your current videos are of Svalbard. It is a good to see your progress from your first step. Thanks for sharing.

[@prereed]

Discretion is the better part of valor. What a great hike. Thanks for something we will not be able to do. Years ago two days on the AT. Those days are gone. Make all the great memories you can while you can. We did and have no regrets. Thank you for bringing us along.

[@jasonwhitehurst7576]

The general "rule of thumb" for refuge cabin staying is you leave it better than you arrived so I hope you left a little something for the next inhabitant. Something simple like some candles or matches or the like.

[@tedrenard472]

The world needs more people like you. Wow, Kika's an animal!!!

[@RomboutVersluijs]

WOW stunning nature man! that rain forrest looks awesome, all the moist and fogg looks like a movie shot.

[@libertywhittle5405]

Started binge watching a couple days ago. Loving both your boat repairs and your adventures.

[@timtaylor2014]

Living in the PNW just south of BC, I have spent most of my days about hiking the Olympics and Cascades. I am new to sailing having just recently buying Preceptor. Combining both land and sea ventures together I find very appealing. Thank you for sharing, I have really enjoyed this step.

[@SailingTranquilityBay]

You guys are hardcore. We rented a car to get to the volcano trailhead. We thought we'd be disappointed by all the clouds shielding the view, but I think it just made the experience more spectacular. Thanks for taking us back.

[@coug96fan]

Your adventurous spirit is inspiring! The rain forest looks so beautiful! OK, and wet! I never knew the Caribbean islands were so amazing. From so many other sailing channels you only see the beaches and bars. Now I am ready to go explore.

[@Sailing.Bon.Vivant]

We only started watching a couple weeks ago. So lots more to see. Love the channel so far. We really appreciate you also show the issues you run into.

[@billb.6109]

You two certainly know how to geter done! We are impressed with Your can do attitude. Take care, and safe travels.

[@mariemorrissey9378]

Sailing Umas adventures are something to look forward to! Congratulations on another great Step! (Lots of steps in this one) 😀

[@Johannesen1970]

All you videos give me sore cheeks, cos i have a smile on my face all the way through. :-) What absolutely amazing People you are ..... Overflowing with the Spirite of Life. Cruise on you stellar Sailor. Just had to say that

[@SailingUma]

Thanks you SOO much!!! You're the best.

[@rhett4027]

Im watching or as it were bindging on videos again. the difference is I am a patron. I'm sure you will get a pretty good chunk coming the end of the month. I am so happy to be a part of your adventure. You have done incredible improvements to the boat. I originally thought you would be happy sailing a derelict and be disappointed, but, now I know you turned the boat into a gem on the water and I'm proud of the things and ways you improve it.

[@rhett4027]

a selfie reply is that i am happy to make up for all the free videos i've watched. Although I don't have much money to give away to be fair I will make it worthwhile for you to put the work in and I think it takes a LOT of work. I only hope the creations in video are somehow fun too

[@kustakuties9847]

@@rhett4027 great work Sir!! It’s because of people like you that some of us are able yo watch free. The only thing i do is not skipping the adverts.

[@kimtaylor6149]

I so much appreciate your video and venture, just living life’s GREAT OPPORTUNITIES! Sailing, hiking, experience life you two are great, sailing on!

[@Hindukushsailing]

Awesome video and your a really cute couple together. Stay humble and sail on your trusty boat and keep showing us the seat of your pants travel attitude you live. I like that charm and harmony of how you edit your videos. Normal people having a blast in life!!!!!!! Do not change, and be safe!! Peace....

[@petermickelsen7922]

Lovely comment. Well said, thanks

[@Erika-gm2tf]

Really wonderful, really wonderful. So happy for the adventure and beauty that you're sharing with all of us. I've watched from step 1. I'm so glad you had a hot spring at the end of that hike. If you're gonna have hot stinky clouds, you should at least have hot springs with them.

[@trygginoregon]

Brilliant to bring hammocks! I wondered wha you were going to do. Love your channel. Keep up the adventures!

[@majesticmark6054]

Really appreciate the great attitude that you both posses. So enjoyable to watch your adventures.

[@1999rburke]

Holy Cow! Wishing you the BEST all the way from Chicago. You guys are amazing.

[@BEElaine1008]

This would’ve been a good place to have that Bondic UV cureable plastic repair stuff for your glasses and it’s small enough to carry. It might be something good to have in your boat “tool kit”. Beautiful scenery!

[@rhett4027]

that cave is beautiful in its own way. different colors on the manmade cave look great!

[@jonessmith2068]

Ah youth there is nothing like it, 24 kilometers in one day, and a nights rest and you are good to go the next day!! That would have wiped me for at least 2 to 3 days for recovery. Enjoyed the video well done on both the video and the hike! Fair winds!

[@johnwood1953]

I would be too scared to sleep. Lol you guys have some balls. Safe travels and thanks

[@TheBearDenPhotography]

Great hike you guys! You did well to get as far as you did considering the weather conditions! Quite an adventure!

[@freddywulf2024]

Great shots! Great scenery! thanks for sharing your adventures! I cant imagine who would NOT give you 2 a lift, if they saw you walking.....thank you again.

[@jamesfranklin5713]

Thanks for taking us with you two enjoyed it

[@bobblack6816]

You guys are AMAZING!!!! What a great future you have together!!!

[@qaazar6885]

Stumbled on your channel by finding Hurricane Survival video, went back and watched it all. You guys are awesome, I am impressed by all the work you did on Uma without prior shipyard experience. Subscribed to You and perhaps we'll meet one day on the sea (once you cross to Mediterranean :). Fairwinds :)

[@lexfuzz1]

Thats the same episode that brought me in! I'm working my way through them all now. Great series.

[@kleobluewater]

Great change of pace. Explorers you are. thanks for sharing.

[@jasimrazik2433]

Binge watching now 🥳🥳

[@bdjm8595]

Interesting that there are so relatively few views for such an excellent episode !!!! BTW, just noticed that you went from 179K subscribers to 180K!!!

[@drtimeoutalpha]

Fantastic video; do more like these. Spent 10 days in Dominica many years ago; looking forward to your visit and videography.

[@michaelconway4316]

What a beautiful hike and adventure!

[@cvjulian55]

Cool hiking and nice place!

[@BerenddeBoer]

I've seen and done a lot of hikes and this sure looks among the hardest in this world!

[@wornslapout]

That is awesome! My family is going to see a volcano, Sept 17. Heading to Hawaii to visit and we too will see a live volcano. We are very excited. So glad you are not just hanging on the boat and that you two are adventuring out. Life happens fast, soak it all up while you can.

[@PANGHUIE]

I love your videos and this trail to the volcano I remember vividly and wants to do again

[@brianpetersen3429]

Great video! Happy feet (and someone to share it with) are the secret to backpacking.

[@davidc6510]

Awesome adventure! Thanks ! Cheers!

[@stub2022]

Great adventure!!

[@edmilsonsilva7283]

A extra language they do help a lot,congratulations !

[@chrisphinney6430]

immpresive hike. glad you got some rides so you can rest.!

[@davidelliott2785]

Awesome!! Sweet adventure.

[@PaulaBean]

Guadeloupe is pretty well organized, so to see. My kudos to the guadeloupian people!

[@gacastro]

Great video and story telling!

[@NeonsStyleHD]

Hydrogen Sulphide - Rotten Egg gas is what you smell. It stinks. Great show, loved it all. Really enjoyed the walk through the jungle. Would've loved to have seen a lot more of that. You should consider head cams on hikes. Give a two in one, Uma video, + Virtual Walk lol. Love this channel. You make me wish I was young again and could do a hike like that lol.

[@donb4386]

Love your adventures!

[@phatkid6811]

so good - great video.

[@robfraley4210]

This was a Great Video, the Whole thing..!!! I do like these Longer ones but I know how hard they are To get uploaded... So THANKS ✅👍😎

[@Maikkhen]

Another great video! Keep going! I have so much more respect for all of your fiberglass work after doing a couple of small patches.

[@MemorableSailing]

Hey sailing Uma, when you guys get to St Lucia make sure to check out the friday night party that is close to Rodney Bay.

[@garibaldisailing439]

Kiss from Whistler, you're guys amazing, we follow you and hope our couple takes the sea soon to try to doing a great world tour. But first we learn sailing around Vancouver. Amusez-vous bien en Guadeloupe :)

[@rhett4027]

truly bowels of the earth!

[@seanmulligan1339]

Brilliant sweet birds great hammocks,and no fish died in the making of this movie!!

[@luisroebuck4354]

claiming to a volcano is a very very exciting trip, don't think i can do that, but since are doing it , i can see it through your videos , keep it safe and fun too Way not

[@k34561]

Visit Yellowstone. Magical park. Though I got sick of the sulfur smell at all the geysers. Do it late in the season. Late September, early October. Most tourists are gone. The park is beginning to shutting down. It is the favorite season for wildlife photography. Beware, you could get lens envy.

[@MonkeyBFlu]

Omg so awesomeee!!!

[@markstewart3551]

That was fun guys

[@Jcheval193]

Dan: "It's a warm stinky cloud." Me: [Insert bathroom humor here]

[@BEElaine1008]

Dan: “warm stinky cloud” Sign: “Toxic Gas” 😳. 😂

[@djordjeanunaki4861]

Svaka im cast na entuzijazmu

[@markstewart3551]

I hope it's always more fun than work

[@misternice1768]

You should let Dan do more episodes on his own. The hurricane ones were excellent.

[@darrenphughes]

I agree with this comment, not because I don't enjoy the excellent energy and fun Kika brings to this channel, but mainly because as a nerd who loves detail, I absolutely loved the detail that Dan(aka King of the Nerds, in my mind) went into on that hurricane episode. I also love the detail on his diy work, which since he's a super practical nerd, technically makes him a geek. Achievement unlocked!

[@ETERNITYISHERE]

KiKa is so angelic.

[@justinnitsuj7041]

8:38 great scene!! your editing skills and ability to capture the places you are through a lens is clearly and rapidly improving! pro lvl imo 14:58 why not keep music light in background, dropping out was jarring (headphones) 24km uphill with supplies through mud, water, prob slippery stones (ankle roll nightmare!!) and risking getting caught up in a landslide...that was a bigger accomplishment than ya'll let on!! +100 respect!

[@SailingUma]

Yea, audio quality is the one thing that I still always have problems with. Every single pair of headphones that I use to test it makes the sound levels different every single time. I will get there eventually I am sure :) But until then, sorry for your ears.

[@justinnitsuj7041]

omg your vids a pleasure to watch and hear! definitely above "class average"! Maybe jarring was the wrong word, not totally perfect might be better ;) awesome work!

[@martinengelbrecht5384]

Well done brave people. Glad you were not washed away or eaten by vocano monster's 😂😂

[@bluecitybluetube3890]

Yall Crazy!

[@pauleohl]

Good video especially considering that the weather was difficult. It wouldn't hurt to keep a small roll of electrical tape and a length of fishing wire and small cutting pliers in your pack to make emergency repairs.

[@Poviddy]

So I've just starting watching your videos from day one and, like many yachties early on, had serious misgivings about your keel structure issues. Obviously all this time on it's come to naught but was still wondering whether the keel article you said you'd be writing in your 2015 Q&A vid ever materialized as I'm extremely keen to read up on the advice you got and so on.

[@SailingUma]

No, never got around to writing anything about it. So far it's held up very well. We've even bumped it a few times with no issue. We did use the wrong epoxy to fair the joint and that has cracked again (front day 1) so next time we haul out, we'll have to redo the cosmetics. Other that that, is been totally fine.

[@pascalbenson1163]

Super! Je suis fan. Dommage que Kika ne parle pas Français plus souvent! Bravo pour vos vidéo. Et bonjour des voileux d'Antibes (SRA-club)

[@marcdufour9227]

Hey guys, nice to see you still excited about what you are doing. So many other channels have become travel blogs with little other content! I'd like to help you out with your cooking arrangements on Uma but not sure how to contact you privately.

[@SailingUma]

Just send us an email! Contact info is on our website, right at the top of the home page is a little icon with an envelope.

[@AlsinoFerreira]

awesome video, can't wait to see you guys in curacao :-)

[@SailingUma]

Should be there in September :)

[@AlsinoFerreira]

maybe RAN is still here when you come :-)

[@RomboutVersluijs]

Nice, i left a mark about this last week. I noticed they are planning to go to Aruba.

[@MemorableSailing]

Check out the Friday night party close to Rodney Bay when you get to St.Lucia.

[@SailingUma]

unfortunately we could not stop in St Lucia due to visa complications

[@ricgaston6503]

Great video! It's so good to see people wearing hiking shoes to go on a hike. Too many idiots are running around the world in flip-flops. You defined your limitations, prepared for contingencies, and experienced a moment of life as so few are privileged to be able to, while recording it. Accomplishment, is the word so well fitted to your experience. One note of concern; Pause for a second on every sign you pass to let anyone who is viewing read what is written there. This will save you some narration, and give a greater depth of the area to anyone who wants to know about the place where you are. Oh, TWO things; Never, ever go anywhere without a roll of duct tape! (for the glasses, this time). Just added that from Paul Ohlseins' comment.

[@mindymakesit]

hi guys, just wanted to offer up a friendly tip :) I wear glasses and can't see without them lol...Sooo I always carry a little eyeglass kit in my pack, the essential items you add to that kit are some copper wire (in your case maybe stainless) make sure its thin enough that it won't break but will fit a few times through the holes where those tiny ass screws go and a tiny pair of pliers (mine are jewelry pliers about 3" long) to cut/twist the wire. I have majorly fixed my glasses on several occasions, both the lens falling out and the arms falling/breaking off. This way you don't have to worry about those darn screws/screwdriver, until you can get somewhere where you can make sure you won't lose them. I also carry a one shot of super glue for extreme fixes. Another temporary hack, let's say you are hiking and lose the arm off a cliff...lol...the wire can be put into the hole and you can wrap it around to the other side to hold them on your head...ok one more...you drop your glasses and the frame is wasted...all you have left are the lens...the wire can be wrapped around the lens, to form a makeshift pair of glasses :) Happy day to you both.

[@tomislavkusanic5572]

Have you though about getting hiking poles? They are not that expensive and require little space and could do wonders for your knees on such hikes. When you come to think of it if it takes you e.g. 4000 steps for 2h hike and you have 1kg backpack that means that in that 2 hours your knees lifted 4 tons. And if you are using hiking poles they redistribute like 40% of weight from your knees to your hands and shoulders. They can really prevent problems with sore knees and knee joints.

[@roberttorres809]

Hey guys, Robert here and just thought I'd give you guys bit of a tidbit; kind of like a note to self sort of thing; so with out further a do here goes nothing; self the next time you cross a ford or a stream for that matter, take off your boots, tie the laces together, sling them over your shoulder and cross the stream. This method will afford you guys dry boots on the other side and for extra measures, the next time you guys go hiking you might want to take along with you a small rag or an old shirt so as to dry your feet and then place them back in your dry boots on thee other side...

[@johnlampe3258]

Extra, dry socks.

[@SailingUma]

Ha! Yes, that's a great tip....IF there are only a few streams to cross. But that trail was pretty much hiking up a river. We were lucky to find a dry rock from time to time to step on. It also rained pretty much the entire first day. We were soaked to the bone by the time we made it to the cabin. Luckily everything in our bags was still dry wrapped up in trash bags.

[@RonKris]

Well, it's like when you first start hiking long trails that take weeks or months, you start with the idea you will get some of those 'dry socks', Gortex boots and all the rest, then after you done it a few times you start to realize getting your feet wet is just part of the adventure. Now I hike in trail runners, carry several pairs of socks, dry them and my feet when I can and ignore wet feet when possible...oh, always keep dry socks for sleeping, thin or thick depending on weather.

[@TheBearDenPhotography]

A trick I learnt in the military is to pack my clothing in the largest Ziploc bag I could buy, and then place them in a heavy duty garbage bag inside my rucksack.. Currently I'm travelling across Canada and pack a set of a t-shirt, socks and underwear in one bag. Keeps them dry, clean and fresh! Ziplocs are great for organizing everything in a ruck or wetbag.

[@SailingUma]

Sounds like an epic adventure. Yes! we always use trashbags :) they are great! Enjoy your hike !

[@JackSparrow-eg1rg]

Très l'fun d'entendre le français!!!

[@roberttorres809]

P. S, awww. Sorry about thee entire hike consisting of a long Stream/ river. I didn't finish watching the video on account that I was out and about getting a hair cut and such ,so I didn't know that it was that extensive; but in accordance to your reply, it seems that everything worked out well... Good for you guy. Wish u safe and happy travels!!

[@skissors8587]

Great video once again. So how long did it take to wash the surfer stink off? :D

[@SailingUma]

it only took a nice long free dive under the boat, a bit of scrubbing and a good rinse after ;)

[@kaylynxup]

lol, i stepped on my glasses once, and had to balance them on my nose like Dan did for a solid three weeks until my replacements came in the mail. it sucked

[@cometjockeydave4041]

Hi guys. Back in Fairhaven, do you remember exactly which marina you used, and what you did to get them to let you live aboard on the hard? I'm in the market for a boat right now, and doing it on a shoestring, so I see myself doing basically what you did, living aboard on the hard while making repairs, and I'm hard pressed to find a marina that will let do that around Southern New England. I'd appreciate any comments you guys might have on that.

[@SailingUma]

The boat was already in Fairhaven Shipyard when we bought her. We lived in the boat for the first month, because at first we were planning on getting her ready to sail south. But the shipyard was closing for the winter (November to May) and were shutting off their water, laundry, electricity etc... That's when we put her on a truck and moved to Florida.

[@cometjockeydave4041]

Sailing Uma Thank you for getting back to me so quickly. Most marina's in Southern New England shut down by November, and kick everyone out, and I've been hard pressed to find any at all that let you live aboard on the hard even during the summer. Maybe they let out get away with it because they think you two are awesome, everyone else's seems to. Lol! Maybe I'll see you on the water at some point. Fair winds.

[@korgeth]

O No, My Binge has come to an end. Sad day, now I have to wait for vids once a week.

[@SailingUma]

Oh no😱 Quick, Quick watch it all again :P

[@HugoLavalle]

​@@SailingUma This is the good part of having discovered you in april 2021, my binge is far from over yet :-)

[@sailingpoupas31]

Wanted the same Spinaker.... but Uma20 doesn't seem to be an option...😫😫😫😫

[@AnnInghamlife-goals]

I think maybe a little more intel before setting off might have been a good idea folks!

[@noididntkell6818]

That was a nice Adventure thank you for sharing with me, when you said "Warm Stinky Cloud" it reminded me of why i used to punch my little brother in the head growing up.....hahahaha.....sorry............kell

[@benca-alors3226]

Too bad the name of the volcano isn't mentioned in the video (yes it's written in the description, but not everyone reads it). It's like you're climbing a generic mountain, whereas La Soufrière is one the three most important volcanoes in the Caribbean islands, with Martinique's Montagne Pelée and Montserrat's Soufrière Hills. I simply think it's nice from time to time to get some valuable information, giving added value to your everyday vlog. Anyway, godspeed !

[@benca-alors3226]

My point is, there is almost nothing said about Guadeloupe and the volcano in the video, and the description doesn't help much.

[@edl617]

as much as you two hike. You should think about investing in a couple of collapable hiking stick for your kit. I put a link to a list. Maybe you will get a donation.

[@jbhann]

What did you use to keep the mosquitoes away? They do have mosquitoes there, don't they?

[@SailingUma]

No mosquitoes the entire hike. Maybe it was raining too hard. ;)

[@betty-loucreamer112]

Is that steam toxic?🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@thatdutchguy2882]

You did bring talkonpowder with you and dried those feet (powdered then after), shoes and socks right ?! Because of trench foot, you don't want to get that !

[@squiremon]

guts guts guts. wow