Living Full-Time on a small sailboat for 9 years (in 9 minute) | Step 363

[@rjgillens2637]

simply marvelous as always... and I blame you (or give you the credit) for Uma was my first exposure to KZbin Sailors... so thank you... and please know how much we armchair sailors enjoy you and your adventures

[@dearyvettetn4489]

Yep! Baby’s first sailing channel, and after a good bingeing, off to sailing school I went. And three years later I still have the bug and I’m closer to packing up and heading out.

[@giacomomurari]

Armchair sailor, here I am ! :)

[@kristoferterrell9586]

Me too!!

[@NewSkiwi]

And another armchair sailor here too (sorry, I missed the memo about not buying the couch lol).

[@thebermudaangle9958]

😂me too!!

[@robertdeland3390]

I had been casually following several sailing channels, but when I found yours about four years ago, I promptly binge watched from the beginning to catch up, and have slowly left the other channels behind. This fast review of the past nine years was definitely up to your very high standards of video editing. I have traveled to over 60 countries myself (on land), so I understand your thirst for travel and adventure. Thank you so much. I am looking forward to your coming adventures, especially since you have added the defender to your explorations. I can't wait! Networks with their producers, writers, editors, and more, could learn from the two of you. You two, and your drone, are as good as or better than they are. As I said a few lines ago, I can't wait for what's coming next. Go Uma!

[@Locajabra]

If I remember correctly, my first episode was the day Uma arrived in Florida by truck from Boston. I immediately binged watched the episodes I had missed. This channel is my first YT sailing channel and the one responsible for reawakening a childhood dream of sailing the world. The time has gone by so quickly. It has been a true pleasure to have accompanied you guys so far and I look forward to seeing what you will do to make Uma last another fifty years..

[@ghost307]

My first episode was Kika cleaning the deck of what looked like a boat that was ready to fall apart. Went back to step 1 and haven't missed an episode. My favorite step was their visit to a warship, and my favorite story is about how Coco came to live with them.

[@jacobthiessen7027]

Same! I remember trying to convince my wife we should live on a $60,000 boat and see the world instead of trying to buy a $300k house to see our neighbor's backyard 😅

[@Locajabra]

@@jacobthiessen7027 Like Dan and Kika always say, “Don’t buy a couch”

[@Sailing_SY_Melody]

I have watched many sailing videos (by the way, I am an experienced Turkish sailor on my wooden sailboat), you are the most interesting and best sailors I have ever seen… I have been following you for 9 years, although I watch from time to time. Thank God this platform exists and we got to know about wonderful people like you , I am truly inspired by what you do. Greetings and love…

[@JustMe-pp1mp]

Like most people I found you when Kika first destroyed the furniture industry by telling people not to buy a couch. That was a great episode and they've gotten better each week. UMA was the first boat I watched being taken apart then put back together. For nine years I've watched your sailing adventures, listened to your story telling and being with you as you developed into a wonderful couple who are doing what they love. Thank you for taking us along and best wishes for the next 9.

[@nick.caffrey]

Epic episode, guys. Good storyline. You pull off the difficult trick of being natural on camera, whilst simultaneously taking care of the essentials of sailing. Looking forward to Uma's new look. She's a fine vessel.

[@holyngrace7806]

Wonderful! I remember you starting out, "Don't buy a couch!"

[@mrcuttime22]

STELLAR recap! And your sponsor drama had me in tears of empathy AND laughter! You guys should produce a movie and then you might earn the $ for a larger vessel. Meanwhile, congrats for a life (so far) very well-realized!

[@stimpsonjcat67]

Grats! Glad to see she's not getting scrapped...again.

[@jannepeltonen2036]

I found your channel when you were stuck in the UK and fell absolutely for it when you were sailing up north. That was and still is one of the most incredible adventures on this platform ever. Thank you for sharing it with us!

[@Back2BaseX]

It's wild to know how long I've been enjoying yout videos. Your story has been amazing to watch. Thank you for bringing us all along for all these years. You guys are inspiring. You prove, again and again, that you can do anything you set your mind to. Keep it up. ❤

[@_instabil]

I love that channel

[@MistiMoan]

The hurricane is where i started watching from. Went back to ep1 and binged. It's been a great ride

[@Ocean-cs2qw]

Boats are my therapy. You guys are my therapists. Thank you for keeping me sane.

[@carlamerritt490]

And I was one of the viewers that happily watched all of that history as it unfolded. Thank you! ❤😊

[@gianniskritikos695]

I would like to be uma, an old sailboat, and feel all this love that you two have for her, for each other, for life!!!! So lucky!!!

[@slowerpicker]

Might be old-fashioned, but I found myself thinking about a 12-month calendar adorned with photos of Uma in seasonal locales.

[@SailingUma]

we're working on it ;)

[@czeslawpi]

I have long maintained that the explosion of KZbinrs has negated the need for anyone to go to film school. The experience and skills that content creators are developing in the real world making real stuff for real people far outshines any formal education. This channel is the first one I mention when speaking about this. Great work Kika - keep it up! BTW, when is the wedding? Or are you just staying engaged?

[@AndieBlack13]

"...negated the need for anyone to go to film school." Really?, I'm guessing your standards for cinematography is rather low then...most all created video content here on KZbin is of rather poor quality, lighting, sound, composition, creative cinemaphotography utterly lacking.

[@TheAtma50]

I joined you about 15 episodes in, and I went back to the start to catch up, I can't believe it's 9yrs but what I can honestly believe is the enjoyment ye brought to me and how ye helped me to want more from life for myself ... ye showed me, anything with a little work is possible. Thanks for the memories of the last nine years and here's to the promise of the next nine. Cheers guys, Stay Safe & Fair Winds!!☘

[@Gregemio]

I've watched every single episode, but I'm so glad you made this. Bring on the future!! I cant wait to see where Uma 2.0 takes you.

[@wjhann4836]

Can't believe it's already 9 years. I think I follow you from one of the first videos ever up today. Was always fantastic. Hope your dreams of the refit will come true.

[@allendavies7620]

I stumbled across episode 1 a few days after you uploaded it Have been hooked ever since Never expected to still be viewing 9 years later

[@iamtheandyman]

Thanks for letting the internet live vicariously through your life! I binge watched through Covid, and been with you since. You feel like internet family!!!

[@tokyobosco]

I am 59 years old about to be 60 and I’ve been boating for about 15 years. I have a 24 foot walkaround powerboat and I love it. However, I can’t help but to envy the freedom you two experience on your sailboat. I love how you’re partners in everything you do; plus your channel is professionally done and exciting. As much as love watching you both sail around the world, I’m just unwilling at this point in my life to try to learn how to sail, so I’ll have to live my sailing life through your experiences. Keep up the good work and smooth sailing.

[@Cedandkikisailing]

Amazing feat! The Bravehearts of Sailors! So happy to say we followed you from the early days, bought some Uma swag, saved some $$$, retired early and are now sailing full-time on our own boat. Thanks for all those years of inspiration!

[@WayOfHaQodesh]

Thank you for nearly a full 9 years of Uma and her adventures with Dan and Kika, her tag alongs. YAH bless you and your beautiful vessel. She's s beauty.

[@chrisvalford]

Seeing UMA empty reminds me of building pilot boats back in the UK. The only real difference is the pilot boats have hollow stringers glassed in for additional strength. Watching your 9 in 9, I realised how long I've been following your progress, maybe a bit envious as life commitments haven't allowed me to leave Spain yet :)

[@paulhellewell9468]

I don't care anything about what the nay-sayers go on about you THREE. I love your videos all because the two of you make a GREAT team!! You three are willing to go where all the fair weather sailors don't want to go, too scared to go or just plain too bloody lazy to do as you have done because it would take too much of their drinking time. I absolutely love seeing those rugged almost black and white with an occasional splash of colour or at least a slash of green pictures and videos all against the deep blue sea. You can take the southern latitudes but for me the rugged spirit of the north, where it's you and the bare nature of our beautiful planet that makes my heart sing. Thank you for it all. Fair winds and gentle waves to all three of you.

[@ALittleCLAIREification]

This was fantastic! I've seen every episode and having that re-cap was really fun. I am also so glad you just ignore the negative comments and do your thing. Those of us that follow along are in it for the adventure. Also - this might be my fave Vie (Vee?) moment to date. 💜😂

[@mycroftholmes6463]

My grandfather was a tugboat cook and he made it to the NY TV news shows as he floated in a life ring, smoking a cigar and wearing his fedora after the barge his tug was pulling passed his boat flipping it over in Hell's Gate. Amazingly complex currents in that river.

[@janetplanet09]

As beautiful as the Caribbean is, the arctic was drop dead amazing and gorgeous. The vantage point from Uma is a perspective I didn’t get from land. ❤️

[@Jmmondeau]

I soo remember the beginning and telling myself I need to take these too under my wing and protect them. And I did with many conversations. And you grew and now the baton has been passed on to a new generation. And I’m proud.

[@cherylsibson2529]

Well, yeah, it's it's perfectly ok to be tired, renovations are work! You'll get there, by this time next year, the Uma will be a whole different sailboat!

[@TheCebulon]

This should be in your description of every video to see for everyone. Incredible journey and an incredible couple. Your bond is so special, I adore and envy it. (Knowing I will never get that, because I will fail to do so. Sorry for making it about me)

[@EllEss331]

Loved the sponsor skit! Sooo creative and the acting was superb! #betterhelp

[@edmacedo2694]

Living in Fairhaven, MA., I love that Uma came from our home town over at Fairhaven Shipyard.. The owners, are actually friends of ours...

[@mystical7392]

Awsome. Thank you Kika and Dan for taking us along on your adventures. Here's to nine more years

[@mygoldboy6546]

Thanks!

[@Grobinsonimages]

Fantastic video. Just found your page. I'm a Southern Californian now living in Arendal Norway, a small city in the South of Norway. After spending the last 4 years cruising the archipelago in the South of Norway in a 25ft cabin cruiser, my girlfriend and I just bought a 2005 Beneteau Oceanis 323. She's an experienced sailor, but this is all new to me. It's the end of our season and we just put the boat up for the Winter. Im so inspired by your video. I can't wait until the Spring. . Who knows, perhaps we'll one day see you in the open seas. Great voyages to you both. 💌

[@joeglenn1480]

Came across sailing Uma at the beginning of COVID and was about 40 episodes behind, so went to beginning and caught up. I have not bought a couch but I have bought a sailboat.

[@bertdevries7953]

I am not a sailor at all, I travel with a camper van, but I am so impressed by your adventures, on the edge being jealous of the freedom you experience and show us. On top of that, I want to compliment you on the really sublime level of your edits. I look forward to the footage of the rebuild of your boat. Greetings from The Netherlands.

[@tezdejesus8384]

Great recap. I found I must have missed a few episodes, so I ll go in search of them. The commercial spot was absolutely well done. Can't believe I said that. Love watching and like to see interactions with cruising friends.

[@banyameadow8864]

My first vlog of Sailing Uma I saw was the episode during the atlantic crossing facing big waves. It was the beginning of my own sailing adventure because of you guys. Now 3 years later my husband and I learned sailing and own a cute little Gazelle des Îles named „Undine“ and we are exploring the german coast of the baltic an inland waters. Thanks for taking us along, for sharing and inspiring us. I guess I wouldn’t have taken the challenge to learn how to sail and operate a boat without your channel. 😘⛵️

[@donnawarmouth9329]

Uma is my first love of sailing shows on KZbin. You guys will always be number 1 in my heart. The way you video and the way you share such a amazing story is top notch!!!! I can’t wait for the next 9 years!!!

[@andersnilsson6625]

9 years already??!! Yeah ok, I didn't come in until you guys were already working on the keel. But time flies, and every week I've been longing for a new episode! 💕😃

[@RikHaanen]

Wonder full! The places, the freedom but also the excelent camera work everything time again. Shorts from the most beautyfule angles. That must take a ton of time and energy. But we are enjoying it soo much. Continue to live your dream and share some of it with us. From the hard of Africa, no ocean here.

[@MarcAmengual]

I remember watching the first steps when they came out, never realised there was a "trend" of sailboat vids on youtube, you were the first ones I saw. I fell in love with the first renovations and how well you managed that, so full of vitality, passion, optimism, organisation and good work. Since then I've been watching you almost every step all these years! Always looking forward to your new adventures

[@kevinestes2431]

I almost didn't even click on this because I thought it would just be a boring recap. This is the best video you have put out yet. Amazing!

[@SailingUma]

😊

[@larsriise1396]

Dan and Kika, cheers, what a perfect journey, first 9 years, looking forward to next 9 years, south poole? Was Nice to meet the two of you, and be onboard perfect Uma in Bergen, going north in end of season and stay the Winther to go to Svalbard, Iceland and Jan Mayen. It was something complete new. And now you make Uma new again, ready to next 9 years. Take really good care. Looking forward to watch it all. Best sail channel, videos, keep up the good work. Cheers from Norway 😁

[@paul_gradenwitz]

Should I really spend my time for a fast recap of what I already did see? Well, it is UMA, there even a recap is a piece of art that keeps you looking because the story is told fluent and shows each highlight not too long and not too short. Loved it.

[@lodragan]

I've been watching your channel for at least 8 of the last 9 years, maybe more; I do recall binge watching your first videos to get caught up, and have kept up with you with rare exception ever since. Your amazing and inspiring journey keeps me coming back for more.

[@sabemajeen]

WOW...I can remember a lot of your encounters so it was a nice review of your passages and various re-fits...thanks! I'm guessing it may be about 8 or 9 years that I have been visiting your videos and enjoying your travels with you. It has been quite a journey for you and us, thanks again!

[@ChrisMcEvoy]

Wow 9 years already. I've been watching since you guys started. So awesome to see how far you both have come. Cant wait to see more videos 😀

[@youtubelivingonasailboat_1year]

It's been awesome following your journey. I hope it continues with as much success as you experienced in the last 9 years.

[@bassbyrdtx]

That northern saga of y'all's is just fantastic. And nuts. I mean, sailing 1,000 NM SOUTH to Iceland... Hat tip to you both! Looking forward to where life takes y'all next.

[@TheHamNinja]

Excellent voiceover / narration that punches up the whole production.

[@hibbiteejibbitee]

You guys have really perfected the art of storytelling and an amazing story it is.

[@jimfisk4474]

Thanks John and Kika for the past review of your lives on your Cruiser. I remember them. Look forward to your renewing your sail boat. Maybe someday you will have a 60 footer, Whoopi. Thanks much and look forward to your next, you're the best❤❤❤

[@ghost307]

Who's John?

[@larsriise1396]

I think you ment Dan and Kika. Some times auto correct do it wrong, cheers

[@mikeh720]

Well done Kika! What an adventure you two (and Uma) have been on! I have to say though that I kind of miss the early days of meeting the locals, doing some philanthropic good, and exploring the locations. At some point you guys shifted to "we're the only ones here" and lost the connection. Love watching still and you do have the credit of introducing me to an amazing woman I wouldn't have otherwise met (I still whistle the outro while walking through stores/parking lots, hoping lightning strikes twice!!) How about showing some of Italy, or at least introducing the wonderful people at the marina where Uma is getting her 80s movie makeover? --Taking off her glasses-- Adding a bunch of new fiberglass and --some new make up-- an entirely new interior is interesting, but so is/are where you are and the people around you.

[@SailingUma]

Ha well, Not sure you remember but not much socialising was happening worldwide the last few years. These were lonely times for us too. That said, We met up with friends over the last year in Gibraltar and Mallorca. (You know, when we had a boat 😅) But Right now, we’re in the middle of a boat project, plus there is nobody around because it’s the off season. also, keep in mind not everyone we meet likes to have a camera shoved in their faces, especially around here.

[@mikeh720]

@@SailingUma fair points, all. "See" you next week!

[@bobblack6816]

Super super super video! I enjoy the respectful nature you show each other! It wouldn’t matter if it was about sailing as much as two people enjoying each other no matter the circumstances! ❤️

[@teedub1990]

Loved this. Uma has set itself apart from the pack because when I think of sailing channels, I think of Uma and Norway. The others are good but tend to blur into each other in my mind. Norway was just so epic and breathtaking. I was blown away each week with the scenery.

[@glencrandall7051]

WOW, that was an amazing story. Now for another nine years. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

[@ThePricipleOfParsimony]

That Grad shot of you two was priceless. Meant for each other!

[@ApexWoodworks]

Terrific summary of your last 9 years afloat, guys! Loved it! I'm so looking forward to following along with the refit.

[@Skippernick1957]

You don’t need a fancy boat to have fun. Uma and Sam Holmes shows what can be done.

[@NirreFirre]

Thank you! This is a great video to pass on to others that may not understand sailing. Being "brought up" (4-7 weeks of summer vacations) on a small sail boat, mainly in the larger Stockholm archipelago. My late dad loved that geography, life style, culture (and boat) and I will now show this video to my kids (10 and 12) to make them somewhat understand what the sea is and how amazing it is. Hopefully they can, in some part, be inspired by your "non highway of living". When economy allows and they have grown some more I will buy a boat with my brother and his family and go sailing.❤

[@georgh.]

That was a great recap! Started watching your channel when you were in the UK and was hooked immediately. Fair winds for the next nine years!

[@tjw8rc]

I LOVE this video. Such a great summary of such a HUGE adventure... Many more to come!!!

[@robertlaird6746]

I started watching you when you were messing around with your first electric motor. Glad to see a recap video like this. Well done!

[@pmsheridan1492]

Hmmm. 335 comments when I pipe in. Just a number by this point but I'll say as a somewhat recent followers of the channel, maybe 2 years ago, you are my favorite youtube channel. I found Uma due to my interest in electric boats but the adventure since crossing the Atlantic has been fantastic to follow. Or go back and follow. Always nice to see the maple leaf linked to the spirit of adventure that made Canada what it was and could be again. Congrats on 9yrs 🎉🥳

[@creageous]

I started watching your channel while you were sailing on the coast of Norway. I'm not a sailor and have only a passing interest in sailboats (thanks in large part to Sampson Boat Co.). How I discovered your channel was because I live in Belize and during the early days of the lockdowns there was a story in the news about some sailors that were ignored here and then extorted for money by the police when they finally had to come ashore - without permission - for provisions. I wondered what other sailors were doing and how were they able to survive. I started looking for other sailing channels to see. I subscribed to several channels just because I was curious and it was surely a very difficult time for many of the sailors. There was one group of about 4 or 5 boats that were ordered to stay on a deserted island for over a month with supplies being brought to them by the coast guard. :O Besides a couple of wooden boat builds that I still watch, Sailing Uma is the only sailing channel I watch because you two always bring the adventure. Here's to nine more years. I'll stick around.

[@1RURO]

Wow! What a journey!! Can't wait to see how you refit Uma this time. Big cheers.

[@dearyvettetn4489]

Sailing Hell Gate is absolutely a goal for for me. I went on many a family picnic on Randall’s and Ward’s Islands and skimmed rocks with my siblings in the river watching ships travel under the bridge and through those very strong currents. I hope that me and my partner will be skilled enough and worthy to sail those waters one day. Thanks so much for the inspiration ❤

[@MrFroglips69]

I have been following sailing adventures since the beginning, and you two are groovy and amazing.

[@MarkFuchs]

You guys ROCK! Thank you for not getting a sofa and showing what adventurers you are. You are also great story tellers, producers and videographers.

[@nick.caffrey]

Well said.

[@davemccabe7040]

Thank you for catching me up! I confess that I haven't seen all of your marvelous videos, but it gives me a challenge to do so. Ta very much! Dave

[@garybaker6548]

Fantastic...just fantastic! Thanks for the stroll down memory lane. Cheers to the next nine years...

[@Erica_Brenda]

I'd seen all these except the ones of you so very young, just out of the University. This was a lovely tour down memory lanes. Thank you.

[@richb313]

Thanks for doing all the work needed to collect edit and produce this comprehensive look back right up to today looking forward to the actual reconstruction of Uma.

[@donaldholman9070]

I remember all of it…..and thank you for sharing the past again.

[@TheFlyingstop]

Mind blowing you did all this in such a dangerous boats that could have completely come apart at any time. Thank God you decided to rip everything. God bless. Thank you.

[@SarahDietrich-xw2qf]

A lot of editing Kika! Very good!! So many clips to hunt for, and as an avid binge watcher, it felt very nostalgic. Thanks guys!

[@fabel6680]

Hard to say for a German guy - it sounds so Unitet staty but here it is, ähm ,äh Reusper " LOVE YOU " always a foot of water beneath your Keel ! Thank you so much for letting me have a peek into your journey. Greetings from Berlin

[@fifich6953]

Followed you the whole way, and you were our inspirers as we have SV Nefi 9 years 👌🏼🙏🥰🤗and we even caught up during our cruise life in Sardegna. Impressive.

[@larryrizzo736]

This video brought back many wonderful memories for me. It served as a foundation for the months of remodeling.

[@jc142]

I listened to your Iceland Spotify playlist while i was sewing and it was so good! Thank you

[@Ibh111142]

I can’t believe I have been watching you for 9 bloody years!

[@Life-Dreaming]

Sailing UMA and a couple other sailing KZbin channels addicted me to the idea of sailing, thank you Kika & Dan. I'm happy to see that you both still have that thirst for adventure & sailing. Godspeed & stay safe. VOTE FOR DEMOCRACY AND FREEDOM. VOTE BLUE. 💙🇺🇸💙👍😇

[@Michelle88elle]

omg i LOVE your sponsored bits! I actually listened to the whole thing and was entertained! Made me consider using better help for sure. you guys are so great

[@billkew5385]

I’ve been watching weekly since 254. I must have watched 5-10 episodes a day when catching up from episode 1.

[@obg6467]

It's been quite a journey with the two of you I've enjoyed every minute of it (from dry land) looking forward to many more years of watching ❤

[@thomas-marx]

What an incredible magical story book video! The best KZbin video period! I love how you love each other. Peace.

[@johnny5240]

I live in Sweden and just smile when you show your sailing up here in the north. Since I understand exactly what you experienced, I would have liked to sneak up behind you in a boat of my own. Come over for a dinner now and then and hang out with you guys. What a wonderful trip you had.

[@petreamccarthy8635]

Thanks for nine great years. Looking forward to the next 9.

[@joekellyou]

This channel is the reason I own a sailboat! Granted, much smaller and on a landlocked lake, but it sails! Wish I had never bought a couch!

[@LostYogi]

It was so moving to revisit all the stories, come to think of it "we" have spent more time together than I have with most of my family. I have been tagging along as a virtual crew member since around the Lazy Susan build in Florida.. feels like it was yesterday. Here is to another 9 years! Cheers

[@thomashealey3246]

KIKA, Love your alter ego ... You and Dan always make the tough times look easy. Thanks for the great channel ... Can't wait to see where you take us next.

[@steelefarmllc142]

Excellent presentation. I've been with you for the last 6 years. It was fun when I could say "Oh! I remember when they did that."

[@patrickbarnes7104]

Nine years has gone by very fast. I have been watching you guys for five years and have seen every one of your videos. By far my favorite channel. I wish I could afford,to become a patron but living on SS and fixed income, cant be. I am retired and livimg in the Philippines, a great place to live and visit. So I am looking forward to the next nine years and invite you to visit the Philippines.

[@kevinburke6446]

Thank you for that highlight/lowlight recap of nine years.