We didn't expect to end up on a RESCUE BOAT!- Sailing Uma [Step 230]

[@DrClumber]

I grew up in Harlingen (the mainland town the ferries to Vlieland and Terschelling sail from) and knew several folks volunteering for the KNRM. It isn't just volunteering, it is a way of life in these communities. If you get paged in the middle of an important business meeting you get up and go, no questions asked and nobody thinks anything of it. Thanks for highlighting them in this video!

[@southjerseysound7340]

Our volunteer fire and rescue are the same way. If our pager goes off we go no questions asked.

[@EITURKEY1]

same with our retained Fire service, and our RNLI, all great people, but when you are really screwed, there is the Coast Guard, the Air Corps, and the Naval service, several of all of these have made the ultimate sacrifice.....

[@MurphysLemonadeStand]

I am retired from the fire department I was a firefighter paramedic and I did search and recovery diving. Many places in the US are still manned by what we call VOLFD's or paid call FD's Community support are essential.

[@southjerseysound7340]

@@MurphysLemonadeStand our local FD is all volunteer and if it wasn't for community support we couldn't do it. It's amazing how fast our response times are, we're on average within a minute or less than a neighboring town that has a paid department. I actually got involved because I am in the towing business and we had a incident where I had to use my heavy wrecker to secure a car that went over the rail. After the incident we started a cross training program and I became a volunteer soon after. It's actually amazing the capability that we now have. Besides being trained fireman I've got 20+ years of accident and vehicle recoveries, we've also got 2 active members that are lineman for the power company, another member is a seatow captain and dive instructor and so much more. Everyone that volunteers brings something to the table from their day job/career that you wouldn't find in a traditional dept.

[@MurphysLemonadeStand]

@@southjerseysound7340 Actually you I do believe it. Many departments (paid) hire people just like you with your experience. Because when you work in rescue or 911 in general the key is that personnel be a jack of all trades. Be aware or traffic situations. Be aware of geographical terrain. Be aware of down lines. Be aware of proper vehicle staging to protect personnel during a rescue from on coming traffic. Be aware of gas leaking from an automobile. The list goes on. I have sat on many interview panels (I was one month away from starting my B.C. promotion before I was hit on the road by drug traffickers. It broke my neck and I had injuries to both sides of the brain. I just started reading and writing without a computer a couple years ago) and the sad part about people with no volunteer experience going for the paid position as a new firefighter and not being ready to answer questions. People with no actual fire experience just need to know how to explain how their experience is an asset to the fire department. Even though we can see how their experience can be an asset for many larger city departments its not the time or place to teach them that during a interview. I could go on about this for hours. But I try to focus on being retired and sailboats now. lol Be safe out there and thank you for your service!

[@rogerbayzand4455]

I had 15 years with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution in Lymington UK, it runs on the same system as the KNRM in the Netherlands. It often surprised overseas sailors that they are not being charged for the rescue, we turned out in any weather no matter what your problem. The only time I have seen any of our crew seasick is when we did some exercise with an old life raft like the one you donated, it gets pretty warm and claustrophobic inside.

[@urbandiscount]

My father and grandfather were KNRM volunteers. Thank you for drawing attention to it and its volunteers.

[@marcryvon]

I follow some sailboat channels. You two are the best. You did the right choice from the start. No new couch ! Upgrading UMA one step at the time. I look at say Ruth and her Garret of Salt & Tar. They've been working (their as...of) on their (real) old style wooden boat for the last 5, yes, five years ! and now, well, it floats. Traveling ? Oh gosh, not before 2 years at least ! Same with "Learning the lines", dreamers to be polite. Sold their boat, quite similar to Uma. Traveled ? Nope. Now visiting dream boats they cannot afford. Duh. Acorn to Arabella. Now that's another story. They are utmost Craftsmen. Awesome wood working. 4 years in the making. In their case, the build is THE travel. Now, look at you kids. After months, not years, of hard work and innovations (on the go) on an old, cheap ship anybody else would'nt touch, fix it you DO travel and learn on the way. From south Atlantic islands and South America countries to crossing North Atlantic in rough seas, sometimes scared to death, but you kept on going fearlessly. (My late father sailed those same terrible waters when in a WW2 flat bottom Corvette, escorting fleets of precious life saving cargo to England and Ireland for the D Day debarqment to save our world from nazies. My hero Dad. ) And now, you meet some - no, many - new friends around the world. You two are now celebrities ! But so far, you are still true to yourself, true to your goals of traveling, learn and encounter new cultures and languages. Thus fulfilling the dreams of so many people, you know. I truly love you two kids and always hope for the best and safe sailing. Like for most of your followers, you bring me fresh air and confidence for better days to come. Crippled from constant pain from my legs and old back, I thank you to show me your awesome adventures. ❤️ PS I love your hair in the wind, Kika. 😘 Marc, Varennes, Québec, Canada

[@TimsBitsnPieces]

I'm a skipper for the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard here in Melbourne. I love it, its great fun and rewarding helping others. I've been doing it for over 10 yrs.

[@Nunyabizn3ss]

Onyamate!

[@MurphysLemonadeStand]

I have always been fond of you two. From day one. Like a big brother watching you do things that many sailors gave you shit for. Like when you both decided you were going to make your own electric engine. I watched you both be brave and not listen to the negative comments. I have watched your journey learning and being better than you were the day before. I watched your confidence grow. I have watched you (from multiple YT accounts I have) be more than kind and always nice enough to answer questions. I watched prior video last week and was so happy that you both are so aware of your surroundings that you thought of local rescue groups to donate to. My heart just melted a little bit. Just one more thing proving what kind of people you both are. I couldn't stop talking to Annette about how proud of I was of you both. Then this episode. You expose how that local organization operates and how they are essentially not funded. Which you may not know this, but us public safety types LOVE to VISIT other stations. So thank you for sharing that insight. So many times, even in the US many first responding agencies are not funded at all. They have to hold pancake breakfast and crab feeds just to get money for equipment. Many men and women volunteer their lives and time to aid others in their time of need. As a Marine Veteran. As a retired firefighter paramedic. The actions you both took donating your own money hit me so deep. I actually shed a tear. Thank you so much for your selfless acts.

[@williamhoskins2300]

Semper fi ! And you for helping ALLthe folks you . There's a in heaven for you . Welcome home.

[@jaapwillemvandeplasse5135]

Coast (rescue) guards are proper hero's. They really go out in crazy moments...!

[@milkoberben2963]

They are not really coast guard's but I love all off them

[@jaapwillemvandeplasse5135]

Milko Berben true, so I’ve adjusted my comment to include rescue. Thanks.

[@masteravionics5129]

Coast Guard use helicopets and there boats dont go 25knots and autoself righting and water tight doors lock. Now RNLI is the real deal.

[@cecilpacetti1491]

Mad love for the coast guard and anyone who risk their lives to rescue others.

[@rackeimdefreitas9866]

My mom is a coast guard 😁

[@jorgegorina8358]

Love the episode. Love how you had to get the young lad with shorts and high boots in the shot. 🤣

[@sroberts605]

@@jorgegorina8358 Did you see how springy he was? Ah youth, lol

[@johndavidwolf4239]

I wish your sentiments were held by the current US president who CUT the Coast Guard's budget for reasons he never explained.

[@edwardfinn4141]

Jorge Gorina that’s almost every front line Health Care worker lately....

[@EggchaserNZ]

My respect and admiration to the folks who volunteer for the Royal Dutch Rescue Organisation and the RNLI here in the UK.

[@mikeloughran5196]

As a retired Paramedic (in America), a big shout out to you for supporting to volunteers in KNRM.

[@MurphysLemonadeStand]

I find this thread so interesting. I have seen more first responders on this video thread ID themselves than anywhere else. I am a retired firefighter paramedic (search / recovery diver) kitchen cleaner, flag raiser, furniture duster, lol. You know the drill. UMA has always be class act from day one. But this action of donation (from the last episode) of their raft touched my heart. Then they come out in this episode and they donate their ad sense money off the video from KZbin. It really makes me proud that there are still people out their willing to help first responders.

[@tereseduffy6591]

I retired from the US Coast Guard and we have the utmost respect and admiration for the members of the KNRM and the UK's RNLI.

[@MurphysLemonadeStand]

Thank you for your service!

[@pvdneste]

Not wanting to be a nuisance but i think you mean RNLI?

[@pvdneste]

Thank you all rescuers for your service!

[@wysiwyg2006]

@@pvdneste agreed

[@mikeriley6073]

Just a small correction - UK service is RNLI - all volunteers, any weather rescue and depend solely on donations.

[@davidwyles1489]

Great video, I didn’t know The Netherlands operates a voluntary life boat service. Here in the UK and Ireland we have the RNLI Royal National Lifeboat Institution. It runs as a charity and relies on the generosity of the general public and businesses to survive. Anyone in any where who gives up their time for free to help those in peril at sea or coastline are very special human beings. Safe sailing .

[@RandomButtonPusher]

Great to see you highlighting the KNRM, and by association all the other safety and rescue organizations that provide a backstop for sailors.

[@davekragness269]

I love that you are recognized everywhere and anywhere! Also love that you are willing to take pictures and acknowledge your fans. ;-) And...I love your cheesy...never too cheesy.

[@NigelMarston]

The difference in height between Kika and the Dutch. :) All coast guards are heroes, the world over.

[@kevindeckert31]

I greatly commend you on your donation and recognition of the the Volunteer rescue organization. You well know my involvement in SAR for over 35 yrs. ..

[@MrApolliyon]

Welcome to Norway! Signed up on Patreon based on your donation to the Dutch KRNM. Donations like that does so much for the volunteers and organisations like KRNM. My dad and I needed the Norwegian equilvalent a couple of years back after our boat sank. Hope you come far enough north to meet up! I would highly recommend sailing up to the Lofoten Islands. Beautiful islands and nature there, and I live in that general area. Cheers!

[@todd-617]

"Hey, it's Sailing Uma!" You guys are famous now...Cheers

[@MartinMoe42]

A little reminder to keep the stop cord attached to yourself when driving the dingy (2:40 and onwards). Not much point to it if you don't. I have personally seen the horrors that can result in the pilot being thrown overboard and the RIB attaining "free will". I have almost been killed myself by a loose RIB (I was in a Laser regatta once when one of the coach RIBs threw the driwer overboard after hitting a wave, it kept going in big circles full tilt for a long time until somebody managed to ram it so it flipped over, really scary stuff).

[@SailingMallana]

This is great advice and something we have probably become complacent on. Thank you for the great reminder :)

[@johnkabel285]

We here have the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary. Exactly the same purpose and volunteer dedication, and similarly equipped, and the same close cooperation with the Canadian Coast Guard. You two are supporting great resources wherever you go. Keep it up!

[@GWMRed]

In the US,, it's the Coast Guard Auxiliary, an arm of the Coast Guard, by Act of Congress,meaning the volunteers are members of the military, unlike other auxiliaries of other armed forces. "See you later": In Hawai'ian, "a hui hou," meaning "until meeting again.""

[@portfoliofotoz]

Y'all are seriously international celebs!

[@JustMe-pp1mp]

Did ya pick up on that or what? Wonder how many times these two get stopped in the streets so people can take a selfie?

[@johannes_franciscus_kok]

I am dutch but migrated 45 years ago to Italy, following you both I saw more of my home country Holland as when I lived there, keep up the nice work, from Italy with love .....

[@XenKoa]

Best scene is 18:51 - Love is still burning even when you live on a boat for over many months ! You two are an amazing couple. So cute, funny and cool ! All the best for your joint future and for us plenty of films. Have fun !!

[@jerryleedavidson563]

Y'all are two amazing and beautiful people; I Love seeing the world through the experiences shared in each step. Stricken with MS life is lived vacuously through adventures of friends, family, and the good folk's of Sailing Uma. Thank you and may your Blessing be bountiful.

[@matthiaskunnen1]

i really like that you like the nederlands so much, im dutch and i like that you've been here and did had fun, i did watch all the videos since step 1 the last couple of months an i have so much respect for you 2! i wish you a beautiful sailing life and a great future! Cheers!

[@californiakayaker]

Need to compliment your relationship, one of the most relaxed of the sailing channels I watch. Makes the video that much nicer. Wow, what crazy inflatables. Absolutely amazing. I lived near a company that made these, called Wing Inflatables. At first they were military, now I'm sure they are making ones like that one. Cheers.

[@Anne6621]

you guys never fail to put a smile on m,y face !!

[@mikegyver6265]

I love that you guys just had to be recognized when Dan was struggling with the ice-cream cone lol

[@chrisglencross3867]

I love how you involve the local boating orgs. It makes you different and very enjoyable. Keep it up!

[@HandyC]

What sort of rescue services are the norm for you guys, as this Netherlands outfit sounds exactly like what we have in the UK called RNLI. All volunteer and free and about the only "charity" I donate to. They've been around forever and there have been some terrible losses along the way, well documented in most coastal villages... over all a very well respected organisation over here. 👌🏽💪🏽

[@JohnRomero_motomoto]

That 15hp Yamaha and Sirocco Marine dingy has been so good to y'all! Dan's face every time he pulls and it just starts is priceless. Those have been great purchases!

[@IvarHalfman]

Almost sad to see you leave. Have a safe crossing to Norway and onwards.

[@ferryvanherk5558]

This was the right level of adorableness i needed today.

[@jallamann99]

Welcome to Norway. If you guys are coming to Bergen, let me know if you need anything. Car, MC, camping gear etc.

[@twinleaf3076]

My dad saw their boat in Bergen

[@jallamann99]

@@twinleaf3076 thanks. Have not heard anything so guess they're good.

[@TR4zest]

Disappointing they did not reply, even just to say 'Thanks, we're good'.

[@lancer525]

@@TR4zest Yeah. It just goes to show you who they're really in it for. If they gave a flying fuck about anyone other than themselves, they'd have said something.

[@SailingUma]

Sorry to disappoint. We left Bergen a week or so ago. We don't often get the time to read every comment, post, email, message, text, tag, or thread we receive every day. Try not to take it personally, there simply aren't enough hours in the day to get through them all, and film, and edit, and route plan, and cook, and provision, and sail, and go on adventures, and run a small business, and manage to post new content. It's just the two of us running everything. We don't have someone editing our videos, or building our website, managing sales, feeding us content idea, fixing our boat for us. And we would like to keep it that way. So, if you'd like to be more involved, see where we are and what we're up to currently, feel free to join The Uma Nation, and/or sign up to The Uma Vault, where we post more up-to-date information. Otherwise, please enjoy the content we post here and on Instagram for free. Jon's offer was generous and appreciated, but no need to get snarky.

[@reinholdanschlag4305]

The Grevelinger Meer is my home sailing ground. And two days a go I saw the KNRM in a serious action. We had a really strong squall in gusts over 50 kn. I only lost my anker, so I made my way home (just 6nm) with no difficulty. But on my way the guys came twice to check on me. I don't how many Mayday call I heard that night. They are doing a great Job !! Thank you for showing this in your videos.

[@michiellombaers3198]

The KNRM are serious heroes.

[@WernerHolzmann]

Guys, I have really enjoyed watching your videos through the years and have seen you grow as a couple and as happy individuals. You create a special vibe in your videos, but in this one you honour the people of Vlieland and the volunteers of the KNRM in a VERY special way. Thank you!

[@rusty579]

Started watching Uma couple months ago. Viewed most of them now. Great videos guys, all of them. Very entertaining. I'm hooked. The boat repairs & mods r exceptional. First rate ideas, planning & execution. Of course Dan is a madman when it comes to the details of the actual work. He is without equal & I'm a big DIY guy. But i'm equally impressed by Kika's editing. It's Fabulous. And I've viewed a lot of other stuff on sailing & others. U guys shoot a bunch of video & then Kika gets it. She does in her editing something that can't b taught. It's a natural talent (Like Spielberg & Lucas have). No bull. The camera likes both of u so that's a good start but then Kika takes it & only picks the stuff that she decides will tell a good story. Just genius. Thx & Happy Trails.

[@RayVRoberts]

Sail the world? No problem Fix anything? Yep Eat ice cream? Help !! On a serious note, commercial airline pilots use multiple written checklists before departure or arrival. A simple one on your phone before doing crossings might be a wise move.

[@AeroMad91]

Love a good MEL (Minimum Equipment List) and Checklist

[@DWilliams-ce8nb]

Yup. Checklists can save the day. & Gotta love these two brilliant young people.

[@nevillecottee7629]

That’s what I do. But you must remember to look at the checklist.

[@stammelblindarcher4477]

Check lists work better when you use them. 🙂

[@SailingMallana]

Checklists are amazing! Not only does it help you not forget things, but also saves the stressing wondering if you have done everything

[@Andy_M986]

I love the Dutch,they are super friendly,like us Kiwis.😊

[@alelwin]

Outstanding content as always. Great idea to donate the rescue raft to KNRM. You guys are amazing.!! Loved it .!! Thanks for sharing.

[@stefdrinkwaard5288]

How lovely is my country. Nice to see it through your eyes.

[@MargaretLeber]

It's like RNLI in the UK. Or volunteer firefighters in the US.

[@masteravionics5129]

KNRL Is RNLI, RNLI was first and KNRL is preety much RNLI's 2nd devision in a diferant country.

[@miltongrace8621]

Totally enjoyed this episode. Thank you guys.

[@SailingUma]

you are very welcome :)

[@davidc6510]

Great video as always. The KNRM are amazing - very hospitable! Then again during a trip to Holland a decade ago I found the people of Holland to be so warm, friendly, and engaging. Very cool - off to Norway - another great adventure in the making. Maybe you both can meet up with Juho Karhu on SV Sylvia from the channel Alluring Arctic. He is coming down the west coast of Norway - it would be a great meet up! Cheers!

[@tongroenendaal7015]

Nice people those Dutchies! I got the impression you have had a good time overhere!

[@ltGargoyle]

An act of kindness is reward with a great experience

[@robertlee8042]

Your relationship is just so enjoyable to see as you confront challenges and share adventures. It’s a real joy.

[@bobs_8742]

Thank you for yet another outstanding video! So glad you have gotten ahead of your boat projects and can enjoy your creation! We all have “those days”, it is just part of life. You’re up beat positive approach to life is SO uplifting for us! I find myself checking for your notification every Thursday! Thank you SO much 😀 Stay safe in the north climates!

[@bumonthemove]

so cool to see parts of my homeland while watching you in New Zealand.

[@willemleroux3059]

Dan and Kika. Thank you very much for the awesome sailing channel/videos/adventures I've just finished catching up to your latest ep. Have now started on Beau & Brandy - Saoirse Thank you for being kind and helpful to everyone. I wish you guys luck and may the wind be in your favour.

[@paulfredrickson2181]

Catastrophic Ice Cream failure while meeting fans....what timing! Also donating your ad sense profits to KNRM very cool. Love you guys!

[@nicodenhertog]

fantastic to see how professionally you put videos together again I enjoyed your contribution as a video amateur I really look my eyes out with a lot of respect for your way of reporting every episode is a pleasure to watch with drone images and 360 degrees cams and all. keep it up I am really enjoying your videos !! as a video amateur I know better than anyone how much time it will take!

[@janislikejoplin71]

Kika - i DIE for your hair! please don't ever change it - it is so gorgeous!

[@steveskouson9620]

Dan, every time I see Kika's smiling face. I realize just how blessed you are! (If I was only 30 years younger!) steve

[@jonathangriggs9123]

The equivalent of the UKs Royal National Lifeboat Institute which runs totally on donations too.

[@AdventuresandLifestyle]

And now they are in disgrace over the immigrant scandal - what do they think they are doing helping illegal poeple traicking operations on the french side? ! Totally makes me sick that they have been spending my donations on fake 'rescues' from people deliberatly setting sail across the channel under french navy escort to then be escorted by the RNLI & Border force. No more donations from me and quiet a few have join this protest. So upsetting adn disappointing for all.

[@aljohnson125]

@@AdventuresandLifestyle Follow the money.

[@mrwideboy]

@@AdventuresandLifestyle if you voted for brexit well thats what you got. I was telling my idiotic brexit voting friemds and they were all saying " no it wont because brexit gives back control" if you voted for brexit they you were duped.

[@jonny7491]

freshwaterdiver1 I think you should have posted this comment in the general listings to give it more publicity. It will back fire on them because will never donate to the RNLI again.👍

[@mrwideboy]

@@jonny7491 if you voted from brexit, you got what you voted for. i predicted would happen as soon as we left

[@bicyclexx7]

Hard to explain . You guys bring joy to my heart

[@EMAHGERD]

If you guys ever end up in germany, you gotta go on a day trip to Helgoland (Heligoland) Its pretty much a red rock with a town ontop, ~ 60 miles off shore. Magical place imho

[@hddrummer29]

Be right back - going to watch all ads for this video in full. Cheers!

[@andrewafrican]

I've loved seeing a little of Holland through your eyes. I been amazed by their civil engineering, marine engineering in other you tube clips.

[@mikeraymond9088]

Cheers. I envy you two, each other, the boat, the life. Cherish every moment!

[@Pete-eb4ec]

Great to see you in our small big country and thanks for the beautiful KNRM Plug!

[@andresn65]

It was a joy to see you both here in the Netherlands. You discovered a lot of the water loving people and their country. We hope to see Uma here back sometime. Have a good trip and stay healthy.

[@scottsmith4612]

The hair! You two could make putting a jigsaw puzzle together exciting, entertaining, and informative.

[@spillbox]

Sailing is a big dream for me, hopefully I'll see you in Norway! Such a beautiful country :) Godspeed Uma and Crew!

[@1ocean515]

Must be cool to run into people who have been touched by your videos. Nice episode! 👍

[@JohnRomero_motomoto]

How cool - what a great show! Super impressed at their emergency management for boaters! Wonderful people

[@billb.6109]

A very good video,... hats off to the KNRM, they do an outstanding job! Thank you, and safe travels.

[@bobgutgsell1009]

Love it, the lock and all the handling was great, So good to see you sailing again hugs and fair winds.

[@BuzzSargent]

That is one cool rescue boat. I noticed that it seems people are relaxed, out having fun, running, walking everywhere. I really enjoyed this show.

[@debbiedempsky8160]

I am so excited to see your adventures in Norway. My Grandmother emigrated from the Oslo area to the US back around 1900 when she was just a teenager along with one of her sisters. According to the ship's manifesto, they had a combined $15 cash when arriving at Ellis Island. She grew up on a farm near Oslo. My dream is to travel to Norway some day.

[@lahoozer6694]

You guys are so awesome; Love the content. Back on the home land that my grandparents and mother immigrated from.. I will be out there sailing sooner than later; Cheers.

[@rogertalley7944]

I am a Volunteer Fire Fighter as well as a first responder and I think that is awesome that you guys donated to the cause. Being a volunteer it is imperative that we have people like yourselves so we can continue to save lives because all lives do indeed matter. Peace ✌ ☮ 🕊

[@davidalcala5249]

Can’t wait to see your new adventures in Norway!!

[@MennoBaks]

Really enjoyed the videos of your stay in Holland I was born and raised in Haarlem moved to Canada in 1972 rather nostalgic, also enjoy all your upgrade and repair videos still a sailor here in Ontario.

[@Riiyan]

So cool of you guys to help boost the KNRM like that, loved the video thanx for sharing!!! I had no idea it even existed, if they had something like that near me I would totally volunteer.

[@thomasvdzel]

I found your channel last week and have been binge watching a lot of your vids. I’m heading for Vlieland this weekend and now I’m sad I just missed the chance to wave. You have a safe trip to Norway, I’ll wave from a distance 😀

[@leshawthorn3772]

What a couple of great gestures, keep helping others and it will come back to you. Karma is wonderful. Safe sailing and keep up the fantastic videos. Cheers.

[@mike30534]

You guys have all the fun! It's not fair! (turns on heel, stomps away pouting) Go Yellowjackets, to heck to the Dawgs!

[@jcbaily5559]

It is always good to visit with you all....take care and stay safe!

[@nimfje79]

Hope you have a good sail to Norway. Nice to see your adventures here. Greetings from a dutchie 🤗

[@cbecht]

11:30 "It reminds me of the landing craft." You get the best rides.

[@jonaslagneryd]

Cool, thanks a lot for sharing your experiences in this fun, friendly and inspiring way.

[@Tim8mit]

love to spend 15 to 20 minutes with you two every week, you are fabulous. Fair winds and following seas

[@johnannovyn]

Your now officially a donator of the KNMR ! THAT IS GREAT.

[@DobDog151]

Volunteers make the world a better place.

[@janotenev9845]

love watching your stories ... love your type of editing. stay safe and have a nice trip!

[@Annedeleukste]

So fun to see you guys in my country. Vlieland is always a bit rocky when you want to come in or leave. My dad is schipper on the ferry. Much luck on your future adventures.

[@clayz1]

Honestly, the Dutch are so sophisticated.

[@moralmentecorrecto7032]

Very interesting, I've learned so much from just three of your episodes alone....thanks!

[@gbachnik]

Another super great video! I am so impressed with your editing, simply excellent! Love your adventure and thank you for bringing us along!

[@brucebenson9892]

In the UK they were invited aboard a British warship for an overnight trip. In the Netherlands they are invited for a cruise aboard a KNRM rescue boat. Without getting kumbaya it strikes me how their open nature, real interest in others and generosity open doors for them, and we get to be there when they walk through.

[@siponen1975]

Hello from Finland ..... Last 2-3 weeks i look all your parts and enjoy ALOT!!

[@franbaas3403]

Thank you both for sharing your beautiful videos of the Netherlands and enjoy your next part, Wim

[@marcelmulder649]

I hope you enjoyed your time in the Netherlands! 🇳🇱 The episodes you made were really nice to watch. Have fun in beautyful Norway and have a safe sail! ⛵️⛵️

[@ericjohnson1322]

that's awesome that you are donating the proceeds from this video for a month to them!

[@normanboyes4983]

Interesting non use of the kill cord! And en-route to a lifesaving rescue centre😳

[@jenfirth8032]

Please can everyone use their kill cord. It is a simple piece of kit, and yet not using it can put yourself and also your potential rescuers at huge risk not only when dragging you out of the water - but also when stopping the craft before it hurts anyone else. If you have any doubt please look up Kill Cord videos on this very website.

[@conradverschuren8944]

Great organisation, no problems with the English language there 🤟, good international Dutch - well done for profiling them; so reassuring to have them in the background for the sailing community 👌👍👍

[@RickMentore]

Exhilarating Ride, that was!

[@mekanwoke6968]

You both deserve more recognition, views, and everything else!