The Fastest Sail of Our Lives - Sailing Uma [Step 151]

As we crossed over the gulf stream and into the Bahamas, averaging 9 kts, it was THE fastest sail of our lives. Now before you say anything, I know... there are other boats out there that obviously go faster... But that's not the point.... Here on Uma Land, that's a record 😆
Also, I Get sea sick for the very first time _ After living on the boat for 4 years...
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[@williamoorejr]

Quarentine is probably the best thing for your vid's -- About sea sickness- The only way I could cure it was to steer the boat- also as great as modern nav is can anybody there run a sextant? My dad in his late 70's was crewing boats because he was an ex commercial pilot and would do a sight every night-- so he ALWAYS knew where they were without any electricity. Just a thought

[@billb.6109]

Just an amazing sail, ...wow, my couch won't do 9 knots! Enjoy your adventures, and thank you for sharing with us. Safe travels.

[@appick01]

Kika you are a serious champion! Me or my wife would've never been that happy to have a camera in their face during a bout of seasickness!

[@mikemichaels1875]

We have a 1972 Pearson 36. We are constantly amazed at how fast the boat is. The engineers did an amazing job with making a fast well balanced boat. It's also very comfortable in rough seas. I've recently discovered your videos and I'm enjoying your adventures. Be safe and God bless.

[@kendallwheeler53]

Great video! I did that same trip a bunch of years ago, and there was NO wind and we had to motor the whole way to Green Turtle Cay. The water was so flat you could count the starfish on the bottom and it was SO hot we stayed naked most of the way. Great trip! Keep up the good work, and thank you.

[@saylaveenadmearedead]

Super nice cinema photography on the 2nd day, esspecially.... clean, cool because it is winter!!!

[@davek1990]

Who ever edited this.......nice job.....pleasant experience to watch...not tiring not to fast. Keep up the nice episodes. Gracias desde Panamá.

[@StemtoSternSailing]

That is an impressive sailing achievement... 9 knots ... I can't wait until my sailboat is ready to sail again. I'm currently in the planning process of my sailboat refit and I just wanted to take the opportunity to say thank you for your inspiring DIY videos.

[@KiwiFin]

Amazing to see Umas transformation from step one til now! I’m gutted I didn’t find yas earlier but super glad I get to binge watch!

[@jamesthompson9784]

The "new" ending is epic!! Really love the boat in the logo water effect ... well done guys!

[@derekfreeman6888]

Love that Uma is sailing again!!!!

[@GypzyJack]

Good decision on "just sailing", guys. So many cruisers want to sail in direct lines as if they are a power boat, and turn on the engines when they get themselves into the wind on a direct course, when we all know that a 'fast' sail is more pleasant, where mentally you feel like you are 'getting there', and if an 'off course' way point becomes a stop over, well...smell the roses with a smile!

[@TonyAnschutz]

That logo in the ocean at the end was really nice. Those little cold fronts sure are a great way to make the hop over if you can time it right! Sweet sail

[@Bumsonaboat]

Great whoosh effects! That was an amazing sail. Thanks for sharing.

[@sendersailing7090]

Love it guys! All the project videos are great, but we inundated with that stuff! good to see you're cruising again. Sometimes we forget thats the goal.....

[@joeharshman6070]

Good to see you both sailing again! Great footage of your crossing to the Bahamas. I have learned so much from watching your steps and have been so inspired as well. We are also selling the house and couch to live on our boat and have adventures. Thanks for sharing your adventures... can't wait for next video.

[@charlieaaron9]

Hey guys, Ed from Portland Oregon. I have sailed the Bahamas many times in the 1980’s and 2000’s. Too many stories to tell...maybe some evening over a glass of wine. (Bota box, Pinot Grigio...) you sailed past a small slice of heaven called Morane Cay (pronounced key). There are canyons of coral. Make sure to visit the yacht club in the hurricane hole just north of white sound (Green Turtle) for a relaxing drink. I swam with my first hammer head off the north end of Great Guana. I thing there is a golf course now...and there was a bar called Nippers on the end on the beach at the settlement. Man o’War is sleepy and dry and very properly religious but the north east end to Scotland Cay has a great national park with a civil war wreck. I swam with an 8’ spotted eagle ray there. Watch out going into Hopetown...it’s shallow. Say Hello to Pete. He lives in Hopetown and will be on the cruisers net. I hope Vernon at the grocery is still doing well. It has been many years but he makes the best Bahamian bread and key lime pies you will ever eat. (We took about 30 loaves back with us one year...explain that to customs) light house. Surfing in White Sound. The sand bar between Elbow and Tiloo. Eating at The Harbors Edge, Captain Jacks and even dolphins in the harbor. Oh! Take a day trip to Little Harbor for a cave explore and a little history....if you sail past Sandy Point and see a smashed up wooden boat from the 1970’s, that might be Inshallah. (Arabic...by the will of God.) That would be the inglorious end to my brother in-law’s cruise. Apparently God had other plans...DON’T sail at night. (It’s better now with GPS, radar and other great nav equipment...but. I look forward to the videos and reliving good times!

[@craigme2583]

Man id love to hear the stories...nice comments.

[@jonothandoeser]

You miss it.

[@robfraley4210]

I STILL see the 5 hp Mercy hanging on the stern at 10:10 but in the Christmas Video I see a Nice New Yamaha on Coco 🤭😆👍👌 love all the new Electronics And the clean hull on the boat now too, AND that you get to Go Sailing again.. ✅😎

[@Zinctwentyone]

You guys always put out good videos. Good to see you back sailing and enjoyed.

[@tom2868]

Life lines look great

[@beldridge]

Haven't watched you guys in a little while boat looks great!!! Your B&G electronics look sick, also 9 knots for 12 hrs might be a record, congrats

[@onetime9012]

I can’t help but to wonder what it’s like to travel so freely amazing!

[@karyhansen5082]

AWESOME! You guys are living the life. I really liked your logo on the ocean at the end. Your creativity is very inspiring. Sail On!

[@jb9090]

nice to see some sailing after so many projects. must have been a great time

[@tomharrell1954]

Nice work! You two deserve a beautiful vacation! I hope every goes fantastic for you! Best of luck!

[@gulfcoastbeemer]

Dan, while I don’t agree with every single modification or upgrade you have made to UMA, most of these upgrades are sheer genius, show real creativity and ingenuity, and showcase your confidence in your own ability to execute a plan. Here is wishing you both continued happiness in the New Year.

[@californiakayaker]

I'm sure it feels good to have the boat perform so well after working so hard on it. Congrats.

[@TraneFrancks]

It has been marvellous and inspiring to see the progression of the boat from Step 1 to present.

[@brianhood1044]

I love your videos. It’s such an Escape just watching you guys.

[@Dr.J_theCPA]

I am so impressed with you two....I blew through many of your vlogs from beginning until latest....I love them and you two are so incredible....much success to come for you both....be safe Guyz! Happy New Year 🎊🎆🎈

[@davidryan5052]

Bahamas, Abacos in particular one of my favorite spots on the planet. Only found you recently and I am catching up slowly, Ive finally made it pa st halfway through your journey to date. Eventually I will catch up to current stuff. Fun to see the evolution and the changes as what works and what does not becomes clear

[@edselby]

Sooo good to see y'all sailing! And we LOVED the Uma logo at the end

[@ricardobrown8746]

Hey guys it's so good to see you sailing again. Have a wonderful stay here in the Bahamas.

[@leifmealone4749]

Good vid. I missed a few episodes. Very glad to see lifelines on the boat.

[@davidc6510]

From squeeky to wheezy on the autopilots... even the auto pilots have character just like the human one's! Great sail - it is relaxing just watching the day tick by on the water in only 10 minutes. The first season 7 arrival in a beautiful new place! Awesome. Cheers!

[@thomasblesinger9374]

I just „love“ you‘re episodes...

[@annewinning5151]

It is so nice to see you two doing what you love to do ! Cheers

[@finding_mojo]

Wow what a great sail you had! Enjoy your stay, looking forward to more vids.

[@tammydemis7851]

Great video...so nice to see you sailing again in your “new & improved Uma”! I’m sure in the current 328 comments someone has already said this, but if not... “Cay” is pronounced Key.

[@blackavar]

Yup, I looked specifically for this comment. I lived in the BVI for 6 months and was corrected early.

[@srqlisa7881]

I did notice that no matter the waves, weather, rain, keke give back to king neptuen the smiles on your faces never left. Congrats on your sailing return. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[@GarretKrampe]

Hey Guys . Love the channel . Starting to develop some sea going tech now in my biz .. You have inspired me to take the leap.

[@edwardwerthner7717]

Great sail in the Atlantic . It looked rough n your boat speeds were incredible with the tide push. Enjoy..looking forward to more Bahamian adventures.

[@dougefresh133]

Nicely edited video. Your videos just keep getting better. Good job guys!

[@SailingTaranto]

All your hard work has really paid off big time. Uma and yourselves look fabulous, real happy for you!

[@Schaneification]

Uma is starting to look like a great Boat --- Very nice work by her crew .

[@craigme2583]

Yer a true sailer builds the boat from next to nothing. They have done a brilliant job. And showing the way with electric drive...that will test them one day. But they seem to be able to handle everything with a smile

[@ryandoe11]

That logo in the water was so badass at the end of this video!!!!

[@suziq5293]

So nice to see back on the water and Uma is looking pretty fine after all the hard work you put into it! Safe seas!

[@fishmandan]

Couple of quick suggestions for your Nav settings. I have Lowrance but bet it is the same on the B & G. For the screen settings setup change to look up which will always have the arrow pointing to the top of the screen (the direction of travel). Also there should be a choice for look ahead which will drop the arrow to aprox 1/3 from bottom giving you the larger area ahead of you. Nearly done with the binge, Great job with the videos.

[@SailingUma]

We like keeping ours North up.

[@patrickcote2392]

Great photage and really nice ride...love those makes you want to sail all day...oooooh that's right you did Thank you for bringing us along.

[@propylaeen]

I love your stories :) It's such a joy following your adventures!

[@ABeriault]

Lovely sailing

[@bdjm8595]

Like those close in slo-mo shots, very stylish!!!

[@jeffingersoll5207]

I love the slow motion shots you guys get, they are very cool.

[@Sailing9LIVES]

Ahhhhhh, Kika, we had a bout of seasickness in one of our early videos... it happens! Great video, what an amazing crossing!

[@kevindeckert31]

Those are some very shiny coats look very well made to withstand whatever weather you might encounter on your 'Ongoing mission to seek out and Explore new worlds"

[@anthonyfrontado8819]

So glad to see you guys sailing again

[@tommygunz8692]

You guys were moving....I was just thinking how rough that ocean is ,When someone got a little sick....It looked very rough....Awesome time .....T.Gunz.........

[@michaeldenicola6725]

Thank you for sharing, that was a great video and the sailing looked beautiful It looked a little ruff in the gulfstream. Glad you made it safely. Safe Sailing. and happy holidays.

[@leifnyland3767]

put one earplug in to stop seasickness. It supposedly makes your brain ignore your balance center and so your vision and balance don't fight anymore and you might not get seasick

[@dh5645]

🌊⛵️🌊Don’t worry Kika... many seasoned, salty, sailors experience their first sea sickness crossing the gulfstream 🌊⛵️🌊

[@memesfurmich5259]

I must say i am a bit shocked to see you without lifevests in that kind of weather. Stay save. I couldn't handle something happening to you. Love from germany.

[@athanasioskasiaris6540]

Love u guys. Feel always free. The world is yours. Athens GR

[@Thuddriver01]

Great to see you folks enjoying the fruits of all your labor. sail on.

[@MonkPetite]

9 knots is wow crazy speed for the 30 foot ish hull., It all looks very stable . A good ride by autopilot..;-) That B&G looks more accurate than a human :-) I’m a bit jealous.. well done.. you guys rock !!!!! ho yes ..Watch the horizon Kika..;-) especially when on Ap.

[@From_Refugee_To_Yacht_Owner]

love this episode. i can't wait for the next one.

[@wakaloaable]

Glad to know about you ywo. . Weituinh new videos from te HMahamas. Love from Paulo, Rio de Janeiro,

[@danielwampler7375]

This was the best video yet!

[@jeffqc1597]

I was exactly in the same place a month ago, it's a good place for shelter but it's true that the entrance is really shallow and not wide. Not far from there is Hope Town which is a beautiful place to visit and on the ocean side the beach is beautiful and there is beautiful reef a few meters from the beach

[@nessuno1948]

Sailing with Radar on, one should put the display as seen from the boat, head up of if coupled to a compass, course up. North up don't give you an immediate idea of the surrounding. You already have charts or maps. As Radar is an auxilium (help) to navigation, it should be used to it's maximum contribution. Your adventure is so nice. Thank you from Italy.

[@TheThreebucks]

Wowwww, cool ocean-bottom Uma graphic at the end, Kika!!!

[@captandy34449]

You guys ROCK! Love your videos. Thank You For Posting. Have fun and be safe. Merry Christmas.

[@johnreuteman2724]

I chartered a C&C 36 sailboat out of Marsh Harbor many years ago and we ran aground going into Green Turtle Cay. It was also low tide but it was the lowest tide of the year. We were right in the middle of the channel. We tried all the normal ways to get off but we were stuck good. It was about an hour until the tides turned so we drew straws as to who stayed with the boat while the rest of the crew headed for the bar. About 2 hrs later I radioed a big power boat coming in to give me a big wave as they passed and I was off. The crew showed back up and I finally made it to the bar as well. The bar had a ring on the end of a string and if you swung it and could catch a nail in the pole, you got a free drink, but you had to do it on the 1st try. Guess what I did it, and all my other crew mates had not. My reward for staying with the boat. Enjoy yourself there at Green Turtle and points South. The beach on the East side of Green Turtle was great back then. How is it now?

[@jodymooney255]

What an incredible sail! Enjoy your time!

[@mskogly]

Went Sailing for the first time yesterday! In a Melges 24. Just magical! Dreaming of having my own boat one day.

[@rudxny]

TOP video. Amazing crossing.

[@tomriley5790]

9kts well done guys! Great speed for Uma! All those improvements have made a difference! Or perhaps she was just glad to be sailing again :-) ! Nice tactical vomit Kika, burgers and beer probably not the best last meal, well done still cheerful though (Well done it's miserable being sea sick - I never believe anyone who says they don't get sea sick just depends on the situations!) Great work getting into the chanel too! Well done! Looking forwards to hearing about your adventures in the Bahamas :-)!

[@fooman2108]

Having been on a very small USN destroyer for a couple of years (in the North Atlantic for nearly a year), our supervising petty officer operated on the premise that there were two types of sailors; those who HAD been seasick, and those who WOULD be seasick. Usually, when someone got sick he would have you go stand an outside watch for a while (so all you had to do was relax and stand lookout) and give you a half gallon of water and sleeve of saltine crackers, it WILL settle you stomach some. HOPE THIS HELPS A LITTLE BIT, FRESH AIR IS REALLY WHAT WILL SETTLE YOUR STOMACH!

[@englishmaninfrance661]

You guys have to be THE most consistently cheerful sailors Kika pukes and it's high 5 time lol (It was a bit of a rough sea though Kika )

[@thomasblesinger9374]

That’s exactly what I thought as well. Can‘t we all have a Kika on board . 😃

[@GERntleMAN]

Good spirits, downwind can be super nasty. Depends on your boat, but most times it's awful.

[@Patrick-wb2jp]

Oh man I can’t wait to get back down there! Been too long... Be sure to dinghy out to the reef balls out front around pelican and no name Cay’s, killer snorkeling out there. There are some stunning elkhorn coral formations! Oh yeah and grab a cheeseburger in paradise at pineapples.

[@waynemazan7485]

Wow nice passage

[@SamuelKTennis]

One thing I learned shrimping in South Florida was that there was some weather it was actually (felt) warner being nearly naked than bundled up. One night on the way out to fish a wave crashed over the bow and through the open window and soaked my street closed. Then, after I changed to work clothes another wave crashed through the still open window and soaked my work clothed. The captain (my brother) dressed in wet clothes and full oilies and was miserable all night. I stripped to my underware with an oil skin apron and rubber boots. I was relatively warm all night. and thanks to the diesel and the engine cover my clothes were toasty when we got back to shore. ;-) Never told that story before.

[@drummer1260]

Don't feel bad about sea sickness because it always leads to a wonderfully deep sleep. Seasick in the Navy on a nuc sub while on the surface. We finally dove, my watch was finished and I slept for almost 11 hours.

[@svZia-Switch51]

"What's the what?" SITREP. Haha, love it!

[@leoniewellesley6684]

Another great Video. Thanks!!

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

Wait, so that B&G radar dome can give you rain & storm info, or is that a feed from NOAA? That little smile that Kika gave you when she was bedding down in her new corner was priceless. : )

[@BadDecisionsRV]

Greetings from ATL! Your B rolls are awesome! Closing graphics are excellent too.

[@artistaloca4]

Awesome video; sfx, content, personality, and all !! 👍👍🤩❤️

[@GERntleMAN]

Boy I got seasick when we sailed the Baltic Sea from Grömitz to Denmark downwind with the nastiest of rolling. And only at 5-6 beaufort, so perfect sailing wind. 15 hour trip in one go and 6 hours sick. Ever since, I eat one lime and some licorice and never became seasick again. Lowers your histamine levels u know? Good stuff.

[@BastienKoert]

Uma is looking pretty sweet and moving well. Congrats on all that work!

[@clarisd]

Sorry you were sick Kika! Fab speeds as well! I have been sharing from your archives in hopes to get you guys up to the 100K! So close!!! Going to share like made today over all platforms! Fingers Crossed for a New Years gift.

[@RiggingDoctor]

Love the B-roll!

[@Julioyowyo]

Hi Kika and Dan! I'm in love with your journey, It's amazing! I'm whatching all your videos, unstopable, since I found you two on KZbin. And I have a question, a request perhaps. Maybe it's sound a little weird but, can you two make a long vid of UMA only for contemplation of sailing, looking foward at, maybe, sunset, close to the Bow or someting, only whit the nature audio? I love reading and I tink maybe it's nice to see (contemplate) UMA's sailing at full screen when reading. What about?

[@88888gerald]

watching the water run off the deck on the lee side of the boat had to make you congratulate yourselves on getting the leaks fixed...nice clip..

[@Sheddtycoon]

Over the counter ( Meclazine ) works really well for sea sickness.Try it.Take care Bill

[@kleobluewater]

Welcome to the Bahamas! Heaven on Earth!

[@JaywalkingTheWorld]

Looking forward to your adventures in The Bahamas. I hope to be out there in a year or two. Cheers from England.

[@brucedaniels1513]

I was thinking of you guys when I was listening to the news the day before you left and the weather lady was saying that the temp was going to be in the low 40's and gale force winds. I was hoping you'd delay for a day or 2 until things became more reasonable for a passage. Anyway, ya'll did great and it looks like it was a lot of fun. Okay, 2 points, seasickness, happens to everyone eventually (altho there are some of us it never happened to). Best remedy, stay on deck and dry saltine crackers. Hope you never have to give it a try. and 2, Cay is pronounced "key" . Why? Haven't a clue, but when my Dad was living on St. Thomas, he said that's how the natives pronounced it, so there you go. Take care, be safe, and can't wait for the next video adventure!

[@BuzzLightyear9999]

Bruce Daniels: why is it pronounced “key”? Same reason “quay” is pronounced “key”. “Cay” is just a different spelling of “quay”... both pronounced “key”...

[@martinjohnson2549]

You Guys kick arse at the slo mo...

[@raynic1173]

I know you guys get a lot of responses about safety harnesses and lifelines. Something else you may want to consider is to add boards or planks to the bottom of the stantons all the way around the boat. If one slps/falls the first defense will be something restraining the egress at deck level, not real difficult to do and it can be installed with plastic wood with virtually no maintenance. Food for thought, I personally wouldn't sail a boat offshore with out it, fair winds.

[@SailingUma]

Already on the list, but not until we paint the deck and non skid.

[@raynic1173]

@@SailingUma all righty then, cool, have a great time.

[@johnmccormick175]

Great video..Uma sure cuts through the waves nice...thanks for sharing!