A Life Ruled by the Wind - Sailing Uma [Step 237]

[@SterlingRobertson]

Amazing!!! I'm working construction 🚧 in Texas, but for my 30min lunch I am in Norway. Love it!!!

[@kaylolaneyuvjvuguihh8724]

u

[@Fayelin449]

Beautiful. I understand Kika’s perspective, saying something to thank the fish for its sacrifice might help with the feels. You guys are already living such a respectful and responsible life when it comes to this planet! I am inspired every time I watch one of your videos

[@brendag2891]

Me, too. I am so inspired by your videos. Thank you!!! 👍

[@Kthx881]

I agree. Also really commend fishing for food instead of for sport!

[@bogsplash8612]

Glad you guys got to experience the better side of Norwegian weather. Fill your batteries full of that sunshine because you are going to need it later in the season.

[@ЛюбомирКръстев-о5р]

I thot so as well ☺️

[@gordonrose6151]

Dan and Kika you are such a pure breathe of fresh air, a pleasant escape in a chaotic world, thank you so much for making us all part of your adventures every week. Really appreciate all the hard work that you put in and make look so effortless! I always leave your videos inspired to keep following and unlocking my dreams ❤ Keep just being you

[@p-dubya]

Yes, Dan has a way of making everything look easy...not just rope climbing. He's one talented young man!!

[@guinneach]

I don’t remember if I have commented on your channel before. I’ve been watching for a long time. This is one of your best installments yet. The video is great, your camaraderie is so ... heart warming. I laughed every time you cast that ridiculous huge lure. You two are perfect, living the perfect life. Don’t ever stop! P.S. Love the hair!! - A good ol boy from North Carolina

[@jimvanderpoel4467]

Love the Jaws reference "We're going to need a bigger boat"

[@jclements65]

You two have found paradise together. The girl is a warrior.

[@mitchbogart8094]

Nobody's mentioning your increasingly awesome drone views! Extremely peaceful and beautiful, especially Norway, it seems. I've been working with electricity and then electronics since I was 7, more than 60 years ago. Your voyage, generously shared, would not be as possible and as enhanced without some very well-selected state-of-the-art electronics. All will agree, yours is one of the finest benefits of technology!

[@ionizah5956]

This episode just made me wanna drop everything and go buy a boat and head off to Norway! Looks soooooo amazing.

[@rickczainski9856]

Loved the drone shots while motoring in the dingy.

[@curthook9622]

I wonder how hard it is for you guys to do these videos and also enjoy what we are seeing which is the finished product that is perfect. But for you guys even though you are physically there it’s so much work to do these videos in the production level that you guys have obtained. I hope you balance your time enough to enjoy it also.

[@SailingUma]

We've found a pretty good balance of enjoying where we are and what we do. Keep in mind we don't film everything. We take plenty of days just for ourselves, but also enjoy making videos about some of these amazing places to share here on youtube. If we didn't enjoy it, we wouldn't be doing it.

[@tomriley5790]

Another great video! Thank you for the effort you clearly put into this! Such a tranquil picturesque landscape, even the night trip in the dinghy looked spectacular, you must have been exhausted by then though! Dan's boat work project was rather smaller scope than I've become used to, though I'm impressed with the draw's organisation :-)! Well done catching the fish, the dinner looked very tasty, I've just eaten and watching this has made me hungry again! Hope you're still having a lovely time in Norway.

[@SailingUma]

Haha yea the boat work was was meant to be more of a joke than anything serious because we haven’t needed to do any boat work for a while. So when we try to find one, they are quite simple and small and usually we don’t film them but we figured ... why not show an example of a tiny project😂 but not to worry, we have a few Big projects lined up for the coming months ;)

[@brendag2891]

@@SailingUma 1🐟 yayyyy! 2🐟 Good job!

[@tomriley5790]

@@SailingUma don't worry I completely got it! I was just wondering what project you could possibly have left when a few half second cuts later - it was done! Made me laugh :-)! You've put so much effort into Uma, you fully deserve to enjoy the results! Thanks again for such a lovely video :-)!

[@davidhtims]

Wonderful video as usual. I’m impressed with Kika’s single handed tac

[@marcryvon]

Yep, Admiral Kika knows sailing !

[@svtabasco]

I had to rewatch it a few times. So slick! Wish my crew could master that.

[@MarkPayneAudio]

Yes I picked up on that also! I like the folding winch handles which are a part of that story.

[@jasonlockhart4647]

That's why I like this channel so much I like the ones that do a lot of boat work especially you guys I think you have the best looking boat on the inside

[@kewil1419]

"I caught a fish right away so I switched to a new lure" said no fisherman ever! You guys are so funny. I love your channel!!

[@anaisbarrosodgh5790]

Tqrtyu

[@HenauderTitzauf]

Dan and Kika I thought you’d give up, bought a couch, etc., etc.. But I guess I was wrong, so I ré subscribe de. And I’m doing that while Kika does some fishing. No joke, Kika, I LOVE THAT HAIR STYLE ON YOU! Yep, I was yelling just to get your attention and let you know that hair was great looking. Fair winds, full sails, great fun!!!

[@davidc6510]

Another great Step - beautiful couple, amazing scenery, fantastic editing. Well done. Cheers!

[@Sailingdipity]

Agreed! Love how well the two capture the serenity of sailing life!

[@ricetreechronicle]

Thank you for creating those spectacular footages even while dead tired from the hike

[@sailingmoonshadow3169]

What a cool mooring ball, standing up like that - no reaching down with a boathook and nearly going overboard!

[@SailingUma]

Yea its nice ... until it starts banging on the bow when there is no wind.

[@sailingmoonshadow3169]

@@SailingUma ok right. Maybe "tie on" with a pole 🤔

[@sailingmoonshadow3169]

By the way, as you are in Norway (are you still?) I thought this might interest you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fonPqYd5j7x0d9k

[@busog97641]

One of the two of you needs to merry the other one! You two are so good together.

[@robertlee8042]

I admire your approach to sailing. I’m too old and have too much money to do what you’re doing but I live it vicariously through you. Even the one hours worth of propeller power! Great combination of relationship and sailing. And design.

[@Freetheworldnow]

Excellent episode! Really enjoyed being part of your journey! Keep it up and God Bless. Dream your life and live your dream.

[@scottsmith4612]

@10:37. The hair. THE HAIR!! All smiles here.

[@peter2611]

I have lived in Stavanger for 8 years now and I’ve been sailing all around here and it’s amazing - so funny to see that you also are not able to leave - it’s a real perl around here. As for fish, crabs, oysters lobsters etc you are actually allowed to use traps and fishnets in Norway which is a much more effective use of time and easily gives 10kg per day with very little efforts - like 10 min of your time.. Also, note that the wind direction here I Norway nearly always follow the direction of the fjords due to channeling effects so you will do a lot of upwind sailing without a Diesel engine so just factor that into account when planning your trips... the fjords can be very very very long... and often they are without wind as well.. If it’s very windy you can get downward wind bullets upwards 30m/s so be ready for at as well.. you will know when the water starts boiling if you are inside a fjord.. Hope you enjoy this wonderful place as much as we have been doing...

[@twospooons]

+1 on the oysters. You can just walk at the shore line and pick up a bucket in a few minutes. Always check if there is a proper time of year to eat them though. Crabs is probably the laziest of fishing. Put out the traps (just use whatever fish you have left over for bait), come back in a couple of hours = profit. The Norwegian crabs are also amazing.

[@peter2611]

Also, make sure to take advantage of what we refer to as “natural harbours”. In its essence it means that you can always find a little island or idyllic location where you are completely protected from the wind and weather no matter how bad it is... What you do is that you go on the leeward side, drop the anchor at your aft and tie your bow into a mountain using a keel/similar with like 5m distance to it. Can also do it opposite with bow anchor and backwards towards the mountain.. but make sure the wind doesn’t change direction during the night then you will be in trouble! You can also park your boat against a mountainside, but be careful with waves from other boats especially because you have a sailboat where the mast or keel can hammer into the mountainside.. The aft/bow methods is the most preferred. Also, navionics is really poor on shallow water so just go slow (less than 1knt) and use your sonar. It’s often quite deep close to shore if there is mountains on the island..

[@MartinMoe42]

Enjoy this spectular land I call home :-) Remember that lobster is restricted in Norway. You have to register with the authorities and it's a very short legal season. The season started today (October 1.) actually. Here are the official rules www.fiskeridir.no/Fritidsfiske/Artar/Hummarfiske They are in Norwegian of course but Google Translate will probably do a good enough job on it . The site has an English mode but I couldn't find the article in that language. TL;DR - You have to register (see web page above) - You can't catch lobster diving (I know, I am a diver). You have to use lobster pots and there are special rules for those too, like they should be closed with a piece of cotton thread that's guaranteed to rot within a certain time period so if the pot is forgotten or lost then it should open and any lobster caught be able to escape. - In your area (Swedish border to Sogn og Fjordane) the season ends November 30. - There are minimum sizes, and in some areas there are even maximum sizes. Lobsters have a hockey stick kind of reproductive capacity. The big ones are really productive. BTW, there are even restrictions on cod. Not on the west coast though, only in the Oslofjord

[@jonmagnusaarnes1215]

You are giving them wrong information. Foreigners are not allowed to use nets or traps, only hand held equipment, as they do now. Rules: www.fiskeridir.no/English/Fishing-in-Norway/Sea-angling-in-Norway

[@Moritzliebl]

unless the cruise-ships blow their diesel into the fyord

[@avoirdupois1]

This filmmaking is top notch. Beautiful cinematography. Really makes me feel like I'm there.

[@rusty579]

Dan, At 4:50 u have captured (or thru editing) the most iconic image of Uma I have ever seen of all 237 Steps. Kika is the cherry on top. Congrats to all 3 of u.

[@MSingleton48]

One of my two favorite of all the sailing channels.

[@Erika-gm2tf]

OMG! I can't believe you hiked down in the dark. I thought you were going to camp up there. I was hoping you would sleep. You guys are brave and strong.

[@danshadbolt1292]

First, I love you guys, your vids are great. Okay, here it is...Dan, Man to Man, Dan to Dan actually, but I digress...Sit ups and push ups, 10 times a day to start and work your way up to 50 each, every day. Really, you wont regret it . I am 67 now, wish I had started earlier. This was a Dad talk from Vancouver Island.

[@marcryvon]

Dan, as a proud Canadian, you should know that those lure are made to troll slowly, not jigging as you did. You can both trhrow your lines on each side, let the lure sink then let the motor do the pulling slowly, stopping it often. turning around in a big arc, stop, restart. Success garanteed ! Also, instead of cutting the fish's head, you want to break it's spinal cord with your thumb under it's mouth and push it's head backward. Instant death, no suffering, no blood mess. As for your boat projects, man, those wood trims NEED sanding and teak oil. They are ruining the look of your awesome boat ! Hey, cheers from Montréal, Québec ! Love you two. ❤️

[@robertschust2975]

Two tip for fishing, 1. Just above the butt on the pole it will state two things, the weight of line the pole was designed for and the second the weight of lures the pole is designed for. The second tip is Mika needs to adjust the drag on the reel. With these two tips you will have a better chance of fishing correctly .

[@robertlafollette2236]

You guys go to such beautiful places. Kika you are such a pretty girl, love your smile and laugh. God Bless you guys.

[@tonywrobleski5185]

Thanks for not having commercials

[@stknmggs1788]

In the midst of crazy times I am swept along with Uma to such delightful places. Thank you.

[@craigscott7798]

You are truly inspiring. Your attitude for one but also you are proof that you don't have to have a huge yacht to live the type of life you do and smaller is sometimes definitely better.

[@hansschweikert9153]

Great video work, capturing some really wonderful moments well. My tidbit to you is to never lose sight of just how fortunate you are to be living this reality. I know not every second of every day will feel like that, but overall, you are living the dream that many of us have. And sharing it. I tip my hat and raise my glass...and then pack my lunch for tomorrow's commute. Thank you.

[@andrewfidel2220]

Kika's outfit while you were tacking was SO chic, especially before she threw on the overcoat =)

[@garyl4538]

Sailing, hiking, fishing, gorgeous cinematography, repairs and just good fun. I know it is a lot more work behind the scenes but your adventures are so refreshing to watch. Fall weather is getting cool here 🇨🇦 so I hope you can keep us warm for a few more episodes. Be safe.

[@Happ465]

Davits! Makes life so simple. Kato makes them for your boat.

[@brianlavigne1640]

You guys are amazing. The thought, time and effort you put into your videography makes your story so enjoyable to watch. Can't wait for the next episode.

[@richardmason902]

Thanks Guys. A really beautiful video. Such gorgeous scenery.

[@Thespicyapron]

I've been watching you guys since the beginning! This is definitely one of my favorites. You truly captured why we all want to live this life... Thank you!

[@copdwarriormcdonald7968]

I love the way you two do YOU! Another nice one for us home bodies! Traveled the World in the Marine Corps but never enjoyed it! Now is my time when my health catch up! OORAH Blesssings from Mississippi.

[@billb.6109]

A very beautiful place, we enjoyed the video, and following along. Thank you and safe travels.

[@thenotanclan]

You make such beautiful content - cinematic quality - superbly edited - perfectly chosen music - the whole package makes your content so watchable - I can’t stop watching - stunning :)

[@mrjbbarker1947]

Just finished our binge watch. Thanks for getting us though this portion of quarantine.

[@AGKRex]

I swear Kika's hair has a mind of it's own...

[@SailingUma]

Oh yes it does!

[@realulli]

Yeah. Everyone else's hair: "Oh, I got wet, I'm going to snuggle up to every other strand of hair and lay down. Kika's hair: "Yay, just had a refreshing swim, let's get frisky!"

[@walterhoward5686]

Her hair is awesome !!!!!

[@JohnPaul-ts8dq]

Beautiful girl, beautiful scenery and a beautiful video. 👍👍🐳

[@Hxrpsz]

I live for your videos! Dan is partner goals and Kika is strong and gorgeous AF! Your adventures are truly inspiring. So much that I am now researching sailing as a hobby/lifestyle for when I move to the coast next year. Keep em coming!! Much love to you both. xx

[@amadiohamunga9800]

I love how I can experience Norway courtesy of them

[@cherokeegrandma4135]

Thank You For Sharing …. You guys are BEAUTIFUL TOGETHER 🥰🥰

[@nealeburgess6756]

I would not have fancied that hike in the dark. Think I would have camped. Glad you got back safe and sound!

[@RandyGrace]

Thanks for sharing your life, travels, and adventures. It's enjoyable to watch.

[@jussimori]

Every single video you make is a small piece of art

[@jordanharkness]

When you fish, keep your tip down. Below horizontal, closer to the water. When you have a bite, raise the rod to set the hook. Keep the tip up while you reel in the fish so they don't spit the hook. Also, set the drag higher so that its not slipping at all while reeling in a lure...

[@g585709]

My favorite show on TV (youtube). There are none better.

[@nefer9546]

Your videos are amazing! you show great camera footage and nice scenery. just lights up my day watching you two 😄

[@mikeraymond9088]

Hey! These are your good old days! Making memories.

[@anthonyelyas2040]

Just shared this video! Every week, the beauty you put on video is rivalled only by your beautiful relationship. The drone footage and sailing scenes from the dinghy are first rate!! Who would give this a thumbs down???

[@mgrpvm]

Content and story are great. In videos like this, where there isn't all that much to show, You still do a great job - that is really hard. Quality of Your footage is outstanding, same for editing. Kika is lovely, and it does help, just be mindful of the balance :-)

[@hibbiteejibbitee]

you two are wonderful. no other commentary required.

[@denniswhiteside4584]

Y'all can hike like that...now you seize to amaze me.

[@duro277]

You guys are doing an amazing job with your video production! Also I'm so glad I follow your channel! I wouldn't even consider sailing to Norway had I not seen this. Now I know to never underestimate any location for it's beauty! My fiancée and I totally wish we could have you two at our wedding next year in California hahaha we like you guys that much!

[@brianstevens7241]

You did good Kika. Making us proud.

[@garbetplank]

You guys need to make a whelk pot. For when you are at anchor. Sea snails If some are wondering what whelk are. They are one of the best food that come from the sea.

[@Eric-gi9kg]

That's some pretty Awesome scenery. I could stay at that mooring for weeks.

[@wwomannc4834]

I think this is some of the most beautiful scenery you guys have ever filmed. That still water early in the morning back from the hike was stunning! Great episode as always ❤️⭐️

[@BalticSailor]

Who the hell gives here a thumb down ? It’s great content, well crafted and entertainment pure. Love it. Keep on . Btw where do you stay over winter ? Any way near Stavanger ?

[@portfoliofotoz]

Bots

[@tukinfoods5111]

The filming quality you guys are achieving is off the scale! It’s awesome to watch a top drawn video after a while away. So refreshing to see someone doing something different!

[@RoyalAtenea]

Another amazing video, thanks guys for sharing with us

[@mikeh720]

loved this episode, was just so chill. thanks Kika & Dan.

[@Josh-of-all-Trades]

"We haven't done any boat projects in a while, so here we go..." 23 seconds later: "Done!"

[@Brewdiss]

Reflective stickers, much better than bread crumbs. I thought you two were going to play rock paper scissors from where the trail leads to the dock. To see who swims to the dingy. 🤘😎

[@Danmouranth]

I kept waiting for him to catch something big with that gigantic lure of his, and then all of the sudden get yanked out of the boat.

[@jonothandoeser]

Like a walrus?

[@Danmouranth]

@@jonothandoeser I was thinking more like a Halibut, but sure... A walrus would have done it.

[@jonothandoeser]

@@Danmouranth ...might as well go big.

[@realulli]

I was waiting for a chain reaction. Catch something big, it fights, gets eaten by something bigger, ... , ending up with an orca pulling the boat around... ;-)

[@kevinreed8041]

The pictures from this area are absolutely stunning. MJ Sailing, Ran Sailing, and your videos from Norway, England, and Sweden have simple amazed me!

[@TheAtma50]

A lovely gentle video. Did ye see Matt & Jessica's Norwegian adventures ? Stay Safe & Fair Winds !!

[@sburges12]

It is nice to see you compare Newfoundland to Norway. We have lots of fjords in Newfoundland. Western Brook (Gros Morne National Park) is probably the most famous one

[@RoyCHaven]

You finally did a DIY project that even I could do. The weather you are having is amazing. I enjoy all your videos.

[@clivejones1888]

beautiful people ... no fuss sailing (mostly) ... gets better with the seasons ... canadian/island cool

[@buss8009]

Hope you're in warmer waters by now. But, Norway in June, Juli, and August can be so good. The second half of July usually the best weather and the warmest water temperature often is above 21-22 degrees. (Celcius) I have in fact experienced 25 degrees at the very end of the Oslo fjord, 15 minutes from downtown Oslo. In my opinion, the most beautiful scenery is the cost of Vestfold and Telemark. In Telemark, it is also a canal with many locks, that takes you about 60 miles inland and up into the "mountains". I live less than 10 minutes from the first lock. Stay safe!

[@anneprincingmain2702]

Loved your fishing adventures. I'm not a fisher person so when Dan giggles or Kika takes a fish off the hook I get a good laugh. Again the drone vids are awesome. Thank you~

[@cat30285]

Wow, one of my favorite Uma destinations, nice sailing and excellent scenery. And looks like the right time of year.

[@harrisa2006]

Hey guys! I really enjoyed the vid. If you go fishing again with those lures- all you have to do is basically drop them in to the bottom, and reel them in very fast! While you're reeling them in- you have to pump the rod at the same time. They're flashy and are made to get reaction bites! For reference just search fast and slow jigging. Kai Ora!

[@frankzed7684]

Amazing! A dream life. Also, Kika’s jacked! Incredible. I’d love to see her exercise routine. Can’t wait for the next video; it’s been rough since I caught up on all your videos.

[@lwiley3661]

Frank Zed ! I’m waiting for her to get back on the “silks”!

[@frankzed7684]

Lynne W she’s definitely captivating on those. I always get nervous; I know I’d get tangled immediately. Lol

[@olbuck]

You guys are terminally smart and cute! Another very well put together video. You work at it and it constantly shows. Very nice job!

[@toniannburrell6556]

Always waiting for the post every Thursday!

[@karikun90]

Great content guys, Drop by Amsterdam sometime again guys 🙌🏻✨

[@AmericoSeisdedos]

the story telling in the first 3.5 minuts it is just sublime, the photography is marvellous. Thank you so much for this content

[@bryanbadger6841]

Good Nz morning guys. Opened up this episode,, and just couldn't help myself. I said Àaaah...out loud. The opening shots, the lack of wind but the calm and peace that goes with that. Do you stop and think "how lucky we are." In this crazy crazy time we're experiencing, you're episode just showed us that there is another life. Thankyou. Love you guys. Just giving you "5000" 👍. in print. Take care and stay safe.

[@ronpeat636]

Well, it took 7 weeks of watching Sailing Uma videos, but I've finally caught up with you. I'm eager for the next episode of this enchanting series. Thanks.

[@mariuseilertsen]

Guys! You should really try docking longside to the rocky shore - your charts will show you where its deep enough. It gives easier access to land, and saves you from anchoring in deep waters.

[@markperry7842]

Beautiful video. Very well done. You two are having a dream journey. Enjoy. Sail on 👍😎⛵️⛵️⛵️

[@OriginalJetForMe]

Okay those reflectors are *cool*!

[@gailalbers1430]

i thought you were going to stay up there until it gets light. . .

[@macexpert7247]

Is there a product link to these stickies? Its a great idea!!!

[@charonstyxferryman]

@@macexpert7247 According to theteakrail.com/the-best-retro-reflective-tape/ The best tape is 3M Scotchlite 3150 Reflective Tape, a high-intensity SOLAS-grade variety. *FYI, SOLAS is marine safety thing* SOLAS means "Safety of Life at Sea"

[@leroyac1636]

Great cinematography, makes for some neat screen captures to use as desktop backgrounds. - Great job! and thanks for sharing.

[@walterradcliffe5639]

By far the best cruising videos, my favorite couple on the water. Reminds me so much of northern Canada. Carry on, love you both. Be safe, looking forward to more adventures.

[@ABeriault]

UMA has definitely the most lovely sailing images ever...right up there with DELOS Cheers

[@jorisnooij7822]

Dan the Handyman, thnkx for the lesson in driving screws that was an upgrade well worth the effort. I worry about the outboard guys, you need really upgrade to a planing prop on that tiny dinghy I fear your engine is redlining without putting down enough power. Its easy enough carry a second if you need ever to tow a stranded cruiser. But for your daily use you don't need the HP you need more pitch.

[@michellebocook7023]

I am still in Awh of the beautiful landscaping and the amazing video and editing. You can tell you both put so much time and love into your videos.

[@dougssemi-retiredlife9690]

I like your guys travels in Europe and northern territories like Germany Netherlands.. it's nice to see people sailing up there.. all the other sailors mainly are always in the tropics which gets boring after a while.. drakeparagon he has a 42-foot westsail sailboat.. it went from New York up to Iceland and then over to Greenland and then over to Ireland