3 POLAR BEARS Next to our Boat! - Sailing Uma [Step 286]

[@gmanwaseverywhere2104]

So wonderful to see two young, intelligent great people living life like you do, not wasting it while you're young on the everyday grind. At 78, I'm so envious & happy for you both at the same time! BTW, my 103 year old mother (who's lived with us for 35 years) watches in wonder of your adventures & also LOVES you two! This is a beautiful wine toast she taught me years ago that is so apropos for you two when you click glasses... "Here's to health, love & wealth!" In that order. And your wealth is not measured in money. It's your full life together. Be safe. Sniff life, every bit, while you can. Love you guys.

[@mentonish]

What you say is so true: stay safe

[@marcryvon]

I could not say it better ! I'm 69 and wish I could follow their glorious path. 😊

[@edanoestreich8976]

Well said! Cheers!

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

We had so much fun!! I can't wait to see you guys again! And yes, I am very jealous of your polar bear shots 🙌🏻

[@kevindeckert31]

My dog is fascinated seeing grimm on the big tv screen

[@doodle6166]

You guys got to hang out?!?! That’s awesome!!

[@jwenting]

do realise that jumping into water that cold can be fatal, a heart attack can happen to anyone who tries. Swimming in it for more than a few minutes is also a very bad idea (and even those few minutes without proper gear is dangerous).

[@jerrymiller276]

@@jwenting So. Then why did you choose to throw a bucket of icy cold water on this?

[@lionelmaxim306]

WOMEN POWER AND COURAGE!! You and Kika were awesome!!

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

Epic photography. You two have taken this channel to unbelievable greatness. I just had to go back to the beginning and watch this step twice. : )

[@Alan62651]

I agree. The nature videography is epic, and not just because of the wonderful surroundings.

[@WhiteTiger333]

Magical polar bear siting! Loved it that it was the very island you joked that you could hang out on and not have to worry about polar bears. 😄

[@BohemianBeatster]

A mother and two baby polar bears on their own private island, and jumping into 2 degrees water on purpose. Now that's a sailing adventure you don't see everyday. Stay groovy and stay safe.

[@helicopterdriver]

Your channel should be required viewing for all high school aged students... Live your life, don't let life's dramas and circumstance rule your choices. We possibly may have more than one life, but each is a chance to find the treasures that may not seem achievable at first thought. You both have done the unimaginable quest for so many people. Just the scenery and life you have captured is worth more than you have endured, sacrificed and persevered through, to make that possible. Your parents should be so satisfied and proud they did their best to instill in you the possibilities that could be, and you are both proof of that viability. So happy for you and them. Never stop...

[@americanrider]

Don't know how you do it but your latest episode always seems to turn out being your best. The drone shot of Uma heeled over under sail on your departure was the most beautiful video closure.

[@drewcama2488]

Amazing cinematography! Out Loud Oh Wows!!! National Geographic should be proud to be one of your sponsors.

[@TimSeburn]

Sooo cool! To see polar bears in a "relatively" safe position and be able to take great drone footage from a respectful distance. Wonderful.

[@NewSkiwi]

My thoughts exactly, Tim. I appreciate that they could have got really close to the bears, but didn't. Rather they emoloyed the drone with great respect!

[@MagivaIT]

youre nailing the cinematography at the moment, having polar bears on a small island helps sure but seriously nice editing. Are you story boarding this a little now, feels like it has planning. unlike tv there is such a vastness of production on youtube from kids in a bedroom to full-on production types, feels like you guys have really stepped it up

[@normamimosa5991]

What better than watching four of my favorite KZbinrs, Cecilia, Christoffer, Dan and Kikka, hanging out together in such a wondrous place!

[@moneysuckle]

My wife and I have been watching your videos for 3 years now. This is my first comment, I just don't comment normally. But I want you to know we truly appreciate what you do and your free spirits are so inspiring. One love!

[@CapitalVideo]

What it would be like to be young once again and be able to do the things that you two get up to, so thanks for giving us oldies the next best thing.

[@SvArtemo]

How old is too old?

[@rileybri]

Who says you have to be young?

[@jaymarlin3565]

I am not old... er, well maybe a little matured. Yes! Thats it. Matured.

[@fifapluswweplusvlogs9716]

Unless you are in a death bed you are never to old!!!!!!

[@bacca71]

Polar days, polar bears, polar sailing and a triple dip into polar waters. Warmed by a crackling fire in an iron wood-stove. Doesn't get much better than that. Great 'under sail' drone shots!

[@bobbiejay2085]

The pinnacle of your northern limits I imagine. A polar bear mum and her two cubs ... what a special treat! Three bears, three dips - hard to beat that. And well done to both boys for holding the space. Lol. I follow Cecilia ... I am mesmerised by Svalbard. Seeing this special region through your eyes has been amazing. Thank you.

[@neilquigley1030]

Ideal use for a drone - great images and no disturbance of the PBs - well-played!

[@herman452]

I watch both channels. Cecelia's only for a year or so, Uma for much longer. Enjoy both, though.

[@lindseyintexas6895]

I love Cecilia! So fun to see Kika and her together. What a great vibe!

[@matinarunbeck5657]

GRIMMMM! This episode on Cecilia's channel is the whole reason I started following you guys! So happy to see you're point of view and have been binging until now!

[@ohbuddyiliketowatch]

Same. Her episode is how I started watching all the sailing videos.

[@orchidhouse297]

Probably not the only to comment --- the drone shots of the polar bears were out of this world. The excitement is so big. There is no way I will jump into arctic water. Thanks for the pointer to another fun channel to follow.

[@rickiekm]

You guys have the best sailing channel on KZbin. Love it...

[@Erika-gm2tf]

The polar bears heard you talking about walking around on that little island and figured they'd have a try! I'm glad you got to see them from your boat at a safe distance! Absolutely magnificent. I'm so glad you've got the rifle ready and keep an eye out.

[@eggy68]

It is a rare thing for a YT video to make emotional. You two seem to hit me in the feels on a regular basis. Thanks for doing all the things I wish I'd done and documenting them so beautifully.

[@craigkepchar2619]

Kika, your hair is looking great; even if all your tropical sun highlights have gone away. Your excitement when seeing the polar bears is as great as when you are playing in the snow. You both bring joy to my life at a time when I truly need some. Thank you and God bless.

[@erichcollar9810]

“Here’s to coffee and polar bears” indeed. Holy crap, I just saw how far north you are on a map. No candyass, Mai Tai sipping beach cruising for these two true explorers. That’s why your subscriber numbers are growing. I’m so hooked (but I still have a couch, sigh).

[@bryanherbage]

Hi every episode is better than the last .you must get an award for your drone coverage, out of this world , thank you so much love you all.

[@Fayelin449]

I’m with you, Kika. Stay on the boat and watch the pretty bears from afar. When I was little, me and my mom visited a safari park in South Africa during vacation. One day we were in our car, watching some giraffe on one side of the road. The we heard something. On the other side was an elephant flapping its ears at us. Our hearts stopped and my mom stomped on the gas to get us out of its way. When we were clear and away we both bursted out crying/laughing.

[@cbecht]

The drone shots of Uma underway are gorgeous.

[@tapan1937]

Absolutely fantastic!, And how many of the multitude of sailing “vlogers” have ever presented such an event. When I say “I salute you” - I really mean it. You are a well established couple who are doing a very different sort of input on line

[@alainboutolleau]

I have no words....just thank you for giving us these images that most of us will never be able to see....it's priceless...just a thousand kisses...

[@learigg]

Total respect to you for respecting the bears, but then again I wouldn't expect anything else from you. Stay safe in these crazy times.

[@drygyn]

The colors and reflections at 12:03 - I want that as my wallpaper. Stunning!

[@tomcheney3028]

An absolutely magical video. Each of your "steps" is a view into a world far from here on Canada's Atlantic coast.

[@paul_gradenwitz]

I don't care if in reality you made 1 or 10 takes of that wake-up of Kika. It was the perfect intro. Then this discussion about how you can't see the bears from close by and that the professionals have this huge preparation while all the time you interrupt that discussion with amazing closeups of the mother bear with the cubs from the drone. No, you could not your self get closer without safety problems, but you made again first class film. Each Uma Step is a jewel.

[@davidmccarty8559]

Okay, I've been watching Uma's videos for years, from don't buy a sofa to installing a forklift motor for power to now... I think this video is my new favorite! Waking up to polar bears next door is amazing! Safe travels Uma!!!

[@AusMarineRobotics]

I've seen some great Sailing Uma episodes but this is one of the best. Not even Attenborough could capture that immersive realism - from waking Kika to the nervous looks over the shoulder during the pieces to camera as the reality of where they were was brought into sharp focus. Just loved it! Hurry up and come to Australia! PS Weird how guys never swim in really cold water but women do - oh actually maybe not that weird - teehee.

[@brucebrown4480]

Dan, in polar bears, curious and hungry translate to "Where is my next meal?" Bad mojo when you are the only edible thing around. Nice shots of the bears.

[@jeffreystork6862]

This is So True, take note. I'm so glad you kept your distance and Dan closely follows the safety rules around polar bears.

[@douglasbrown1950]

Uma has never looked better than those shots of leaving the fijord after you pulled up the anchor!

[@karaDee2363]

So nice to see you get together with Cecilia, Christopher and Grim, which I'm also subscribed to because her channel is amazing. And congratulations on your Arctic swim!, I became instantly frozen just watching the two of you going into the water..lol Excellent video as always💖

[@mikemallery913]

Love that you are sailing in the attic - and away from the Western Hemisphere.

[@logirl1975]

What an amazing experience (both the bears and the swimming)!

[@standardqueue]

This is magnificent. How in the world doesn't this have millions of views?

[@davidc6510]

Simply awesome! Thanks for sharing. Cheers!

[@ginnyd3389]

The week has been made. What more could you ask for than the Uma crew and polar bears. Icy dip and hot chocolate by the fire to round it out. What a life!

[@petestack]

An episode that had me physically smiling from start from finish! :-)

[@_Tylor_]

Just now realized that the wood stove fan is a gorgeous maple leaf shape ❤️🍁🇨🇦 your home/boat is so beautiful. Every once in a while I'll pause the video inside the boat and just take a look around.... Again, beautiful 😃. Thanks for sharing it with us! Also - huge thanks for flying the drone over to the polar bears!!!! I hoped you would and you did 🙌🤗

[@rebeccasills2995]

So special to wake up to! ❤️ This is such a beautiful moment. Love seeing y’all’s journey and I love your perspective on traveling. You have to take your time and soak up the experience

[@margiem8423]

I'm here from Cecilias channel! I've been binge watching all their videos and just watched the one where you guys got together. Had to come over and see the polar bears 🤍🤍🤍

[@NinaJaunsen]

Fantastic polar bear footage! Congratulations Kika and Dan!! :-D

[@bobmathieson987]

So feeling your joy of being and Kika is as cute as a bugs' ear as usual .... love you guys.

[@simonhawkins9804]

Thanks for sharing your experience. If the mother bear was wearing a collar then the Norwegian Polar Institute may be interested to know date, time and lat/long of your observation that they can tie in with their tracking data to see the health of the bear and her cubs.

[@620473]

I spent 4 years in Thompson Manitoba about an hour from Churchill and the bears. They hit 1500 pounds and they can flip a car over. Bravo for your luck to see them. They are struggling because of the winter ice melt but they will endure. Coolest segment yet. Arctic Char are amazing. What a life you live :-)

[@jimziegener8724]

Great video. It looks like you guys have really learned how to fly a drone at sea!

[@DannyCreech]

Kikka, you have more balls than me or your husband. Way to go. Looked like fun jumping into that water but the cold... OMG. I have lots of respect for you for being that brave. I gave your video a thumbs up and have been a subscriber for more than a year.

[@garyhay695]

Sorry to disaloution you Polar Bears are some of the very few animals that actively hunt humans, during the summers they are very hungry as their food sources are not available, great to see but they would eat you given any chance.

[@janus3759]

Yes, although they are beautiful, they are the most dangerous animal you can ever meet, they are not afraid of humans. They use to hunt their food on the ice and the fact that the ice on the fjord is gone and that they have to swim out to a barren island to look for food just makes me sad. - A Norwegian.

[@edwardtumbaking2189]

Must say you both are awesome team!

[@Gpcas9]

Mum, dad and cub polar bear are walking through the arctic. Cub: Mum are we polar bears? Mum: Yes, we are polar bears. Cub: Dad are we really polar bears? Dad: Yes, we are polar bears! Cub: But really? Mum: Yes! Why are you asking that all the time? ..... Cub: I am cold ;-(

[@marcryvon]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 Good one !

[@Jbmc65]

I hate to be the bearer of bad news but the momma bears won’t let the males bear near the Cubs because they will kill them, don’t know why but that’s one of the main reasons Cubs might not make a adult hood.

[@Gpcas9]

@@Jbmc65 These are special bears. They can talk and reason 😏

[@Neilhuny]

This is one of the best KZbin videos ever! Sport, music, Minecraft etc might get millions of views, Adele might release a new album and blow the internet apart but, for me, nothing will beat seeing polar bear mum and 2 kiddies a little bit too close for comfort through your eyes! I was excited/thrilled/impressed. I hope polar bear mum is well fed enough to be able to feed her pups. [Don't mention climate change, it triggers deniers]

[@Gpcas9]

11:50 Amazing shot! :-P Flying while sailing :-) No fear! It´s just a drone. If you can recover the footage, it is worth it ;-) But the wind conditions are a little bit unstable in that scene ;-) Tip to the left, tip to the right, tip to the left ;-)

[@paulsj9245]

From there to 12:20, epic shots for screen backgrounds - got me three (more)!

[@waterdog226]

Your journey…is so enjoyable. It is my fate to have vestibular issues. I cannot do what you are doing, but you cannot imagine my vicarious pleasure. Thank you for the detail, the passion, the reality of your adventure. Fair winds and following seas to you both.

[@hapnewsom9217]

Think about the numbers for a moment, and realize what a small group you are now members of. Seeing polar bears in the wild, in person.

[@Americanmapping44]

Hi I came over from Cecilia's channel! I have been watching her channel a little under a year and been binge watching old episodes and saw the one where you guys met up. So nice to see that meet up from your side of the view :) and to see the beautiful polar bear mom and cubs footage!

[@angelacross2216]

Polar bears and a polar bear plunge, epic.

[@rogerstone3068]

Thank goodness for drones. Without that excellent drone footage, this would have been like the wildlife films I remember from the fifties and sixties - moments of blurry images that we are told is some animal. All we would have seen would be those yellowy lumps moving about in the distance on a gravel bar. Superb filming, you two. Thankyou.

[@doncason6108]

Kika, what a great Ted Talk. I see a new career in your future as a inspirational speaker. Well done.

[@space-pop3527]

I watch a number of sailing utube videos and Uma is the boat that actually sails. Most of them spend way more time motoring than sailing. I love watching your drone shots of sailing! I really enjoy watching your videos.

[@deanie3246]

The black hills with the fog floating around it. Stunning. Thank you. Your films are beautiful.

[@kli-kli]

I'm pleased you were so aware not to approach them too close to disrupt their space

[@susanharper3350]

You guys are different kind of channel and different kind of people and that's why I like watching you guys.,. You let me see a part of the world I will never get to see...

[@mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643]

Great video and really enjoyed you two girls braving the cold water. That must be sheer determination for Kika to stay that lean up in the north. I would fatten up like a polar bear.

[@Sommers234]

Thanks for keeping me such great company while I work at home!

[@sebastianinterlandi4540]

Wow, no one beats you two. Thanks!!

[@edgarmuller6652]

Every episode is completely different and full of joy. The natural environment and the polar bears. Wow. Thanks

[@AndyUK-Corrival]

Amazing, everyone wants to see a Polar bear, seeing three, wow. They were super chilled and you respected their space with the drone. As for the dip, I’m with you Dan, I’m done with that. Cecilia seems like a lot of fun and you clearly had a good laugh meeting up with them. Andy UK

[@titotoro8296]

Cecilia... always watch her on TikTok. Nice to see you guys met her. Cheers!

[@Erika-gm2tf]

That was the best with you and Cecelia. You don't regret that! I'm so happy for your extraordinary day of extreme fun❣️❣️❣️

[@y2000ad1]

Soooo cold the water. 100 points for the effort.

[@carmelmonaghan7579]

Ceillia's channel is great I have followed her since she started. I will be sad to see you leave Norway. It's been beautiful to watch.

[@johnp1]

Amazing drone shots. The music makes them even better.

[@JR-qw6eb]

" Seeing this special region through your eyes has been amazing. Thank you."

[@Suspended4thYT]

I originally caught these events on Cecilia's channel, back in the summer, which was what introduced me to you guys. So ... a binge of nearly 300 videos later, and we have come full circle. Wonderful stuff!

[@chrisstruttman8029]

That's the best start of a video ever. Kika's excitement is tangible. Great video!

[@stevenoceretko8046]

Quite beautiful there. What a amazing and rare surprise to view polar Bear family in the wild North Pole. Kika, good on ya! Splashing in the Arctic Ocean. Brrrrr…….

[@barneyomulligan9739]

You will have many great memories from these trips. But this will probably be one of the most exciting ones you will remember.

[@marjoriejaffe3931]

I have so much respect and love for you both. You're young, intelligent and confident. Watching you weekly, fills me with hope and helps me to mentally escape my earthly constraints. You have been my new friends who supported me through the Pandemic..a frightening time, indeed. I enjoy travelling with you because you both are so relatable. This last trip of your surprise encounter with the beautiful Polar Bears, was magical...I felt that I was there with you in a snow globe! To see the bears in the wild is truly nature sharing her gift with you...nature at it's best. I want to thank you both for taking me with you on your endless voyages.By the way, The scenery this week was exquisite. Please...I wish that you could make posters to sell. The scenery in Norway is breathtaking. I remember you both were trying to decide to " winter " in Norway. I wish that you would. Unfortunately, with this new pending virus, you may want to. Stay safe. Stay warm, stay in love! ♥

[@justinkase7763]

Lol. Later it slips from Cecilia's lips, "that was the first time I ever did that" amazing that there doesn't seem to be any alcohol involved in the decision making process. I'll be raising a toast to each of you. Happy Holidays!

[@Belmar841]

Amazing episode! The scenes leaving the polar bears, 11:48 - 12:22 gave me goose bumps. The music and the visuals are just stunning!

[@kb1esx]

Kika's excitement is contagious!! Thanks you two.

[@JanisTilyard]

Oh no !!!! I’ve caught up to date. 🤦‍♀️ What am I going to do? I’d been watching Cecelia and saw you guys on her channel so found you and got hooked. So awesome. It’s going to be hard waiting each week for a new video. In the meantime I might go back to the beginning. 🤣 Three polar bears 🐻‍❄️. What a privilege. 🙌 Thanks Dan and Kika. 😘🤗❤️

[@nielsbosteffens1749]

I came to your chanel when Cecilia visitet you. I have been watching you ever since, and will for the time to come. I am impressed of your polar bear shots, as for the most other shots you have.

[@CacheCanada]

That is sooooo cool!! How amazing is that for not just you but for your channel to see and share that.

[@larrylindvig7388]

i was laying on my couch watching step 286 when you jump into the freezing waters; I went oh shit, i immediately jump up from the couch and went to the recliner. Thanks for keeping me active!!

[@The6zero4]

You guys never cease to amaze me. Your videos are a cut above anything out there. I think what it is, is that you love life and make a point of chasing down one adventure after another. As Dan said, “ how many times have we said I never thought …” congratulations on yet another stunning video.

[@carlovaroart9485]

I am an artist who finds magic in the sea. I have had to give up sailing after over 75 years on the water. Now I am so happy to look forward to seeing your fantastic videos depicting your adventures. Happy sailing!

[@kolinredman391]

This Episode is absolutely stunning.. the shots of Uma sailing upwind from the drone are awesome! Maybe it was the emotional crescendo of the sailing after the bear shots but the cinematic storytelling is super artful! Thanks for being awesome!

[@Heather-vy3pz]

I came to your channel from Cecilia's channel back when her vlog was released, Ive been waiting months for this vlog of the polar bears!!

[@calvinh.8882]

I know it was awesome seeing those 3 Polar bears like that, But! When you really think about it and figure out that you two just witnessed something that like 99.9% of people will never witness, it takes it to an entirely new level of Awesome!

[@lionelmaxim306]

POLAR BEARS FOR REAL!!! Another first and epic episode, watch out Sir David Attenborough the new kids on the block has arrived.

[@brucegarrison4999]

You put a smile on my face, Thank You

[@donb270]

One of the top ten of all your videos.....great job!

[@terrylarkin690]

I have been following Cecilia for several months neat you got to meet them. I love there diggie.

[@ohbuddyiliketowatch]

Big educated calculated risks bring BIG rewards. How amazing to have that experience all to yourself.