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Friday the 13th in the Windward Passage — Sailing Uma [Step 59]
We may not be the superstitious type, but Friday the 13th turned out to be quite the day! Dolphins, double rainbow, gale force winds, full moon AND we sailed into our next anchorage safe and sound. We hope you enjoy the beauty and magic of St. Nicolas as...![Sailing into the Sunset — Sailing Uma [Step 58]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SgF5kndgxG0/maxresdefault.jpg)
Sailing into the Sunset — Sailing Uma [Step 58]
While taking care of a few remaining tasks in Port au Prince before we set sail again, we were interrupted when we got a call that our boat had drifted and had run aground! We also partied hard with friends before, quite literally, sailing off into the sun...![Eco-Tourism in Haiti — Sailing Uma [Step 57]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-OS7HLIxJME/maxresdefault.jpg)
Eco-Tourism in Haiti — Sailing Uma [Step 57]
When we take the time to explore Haiti's true roots, we realize how its unique natural elements can be the highlight of this country's future. Instead of focusing on the ugly and the problem, we should let its beauty shine, and focus on the solution. I str...![A Visa for Every Country — Sailing Uma [Step 56]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fp3BggFNypk/maxresdefault.jpg)
A Visa for Every Country — Sailing Uma [Step 56]
After the hurricane, Dan flew to New York to keep me company for a few weeks while I helped my mom in the hospital. When we came back to Haiti, we spent time with family and tackled a few tasks on our to do list while still in Port Au Prince. Mainly, we ha...![Post Hurricane — Sailing Uma [Step 55]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/02jZgsPzmNg/maxresdefault.jpg)
Post Hurricane — Sailing Uma [Step 55]
After Matthew had passed through, it was time to put everything back together and sail back to Grand Goave and see how things looked on land. If you enjoyed this episode, please give this video a thumbs up :) WANT MORE? Visit http://www.patreon.com/sail...![HURRICANE SURVIVAL TACTICS (I Stayed on the boat in HAITI) — Sailing Uma [Step 54]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/52vu7bbvqC0/maxresdefault.jpg)
HURRICANE SURVIVAL TACTICS (I Stayed on the boat in HAITI) — Sailing Uma [Step 54]
Surviving a Cat. 4 Hurricane (Matthew) on our sailboat at anchor in Haiti. We break down our plan into 3 basic steps: Protection from wind, waves and other boats. Also, get a BIG ASS ANCHOR! MANTUS (Our 105 lbs Hurricane proof anchor) Help us out by getti...![Sailing Solo Towards a Hurricane — Sailing Uma [Step 53]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qPsOXAmohsg/maxresdefault.jpg)
Sailing Solo Towards a Hurricane — Sailing Uma [Step 53]
With Kika in New York City taking care of her Mom, it was up to me to prep the boat and moving to a safer anchorage preceding the arrival of Hurricane Matthew. It was a challenge for sure. This Step highlights the event leading up to the storm. Hope you li...![The side of Haiti you’ve never seen (Part 4) — Sailing Uma [Step 52]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7ylWAbImX4M/maxresdefault.jpg)
The side of Haiti you’ve never seen (Part 4) — Sailing Uma [Step 52]
Here it is, the final leg of this little loop. We made it all the way from the mountains to the ocean and it was time to go back home. We learned so much in those past few days and this journey motivated us even more to share our experience for every singl...![Creating MORE SPACE on a SMALL BOAT— Sailing Uma [Step 24]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NAO82GRsRJY/maxresdefault.jpg)
Creating MORE SPACE on a SMALL BOAT— Sailing Uma [Step 24]
We makes a few more changes on the Electro-Beke (hopefully for the last time) to make her ridiculously quieter AND Kika tackles a side project of her own. Stay tuned for Season 3 coming sooner than you think . And of course, if you enjoyed this episode...![Experimental Wiring of our Electric Motor — Sailing Uma [Step 19]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/s4b3R72ClWE/maxresdefault.jpg)
Experimental Wiring of our Electric Motor — Sailing Uma [Step 19]
Each minute we spend working on our boat means that we are one minute closer to a working motor. So the camera comes out and the story telling begins... Hope you enjoy this episode as there are a lot of information and progress to be shared. If you have a...![We built our own ELECTRIC MOTOR (Electro-Beke, part 1) — Sailing Uma [Step 17]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_L1xmG5Kndw/maxresdefault.jpg)
We built our own ELECTRIC MOTOR (Electro-Beke, part 1) — Sailing Uma [Step 17]
Yep, we are finally talking about that electric motor. We have so much to share and we are excited to share it all, from testing it, to putting it together to even removing and changing certain parts! Hope you enjoy this episode and are excited for more ...![From City Life, to BOAT LIFE — Sailing Uma [Step 2]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Sxk8URqEg7Q/maxresdefault.jpg)
