Sailing Uma Archive – Page 2

We never thought we would be using our tow boat membership for this... In this episode Dory goes on for a little stroll by her self. We also take some time and fix that other leaky port light. If you enjoyed this episode, please give this video a thumbs...

Our time in Wilmington was coming to an end, so we finished the last little project on our list and took a day off for a river adventure with our dear Dory. If you enjoyed this episode, please give this video a thumbs up :) You can also follow our up to...

With our lifestyle, the lows can be low, but the highs are the highest. We enjoy every sunshine, learn from every experience, and just keep on living the dream. If you enjoyed this episode, please give this video a thumbs up :) You can also follow our...

Our last day of this passage was quite interesting. We go through a numerous amount of squalls and get becalmed after every single rain. We love NOT using our motor, and as weird as it may be, we try to NOT use it as much as possible. Unless it was a serio...

At some point, we need to get some mail... If you enjoyed this episode, please give this video a thumbs up :) (PS: sorry for the audio, we were trying to figure that microphone out) For more info for the mast boot tape, go to: http://riggingonly.com/ Ou...

If you enjoyed this episode, please give this video a thumbs up :) You can also follow our up to date journey by liking us on - Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sailinguma - Instagram: @SailingUma - Our website: http://www.sailinguma.com A shout out t...

Some of you might be aware, that I left Uma for a a few days to go see my family... Little did I know what Dan was actually doing while I was away. If you enjoyed this episode, please give this video a thumbs up :) You can also follow our up to date j...

This week, we had so much fun paddle boarding with our new friend Kevin at Kustom Water Sports here in Miami. If you're in the area, definitely go check them out. http://www.kustomwatersports.com We also had the pleasure to have some drone footage for th...

Time to get ready!!! Ready for what? Well to sail away of course. And that means there is a lot of preparation involved. We also take some time to talk about our anchors! We have a couple and we are happy to share our reasoning behind each of them as they ...

Yep, it is what the title says: we are OFFICIALLY ready to check out of the USA. In this episode we go on a crazy work day between boat work and videos... If you enjoyed this episode, please give this video a thumbs up :) You can also follow our up to d...

The first step in moving forward is deciding not to stay still! Mark your calendars. Here is a little sneak peak of what's coming next on Sailing Uma on Sept.08.2016. You can also follow our up to date journey by liking us on - Facebook: http://www.face...

The day that we've worked so hard for is finally here. WE REALLY ARE LEAVING THE STATES! it's not a dream anymore, it's our reality! We are also finally able to share some updates on Uma's little copper bumm :) If you enjoyed this episode, please give...

We enjoyed our first anchorage in the Bahamas and got a little bit of rest to continue our journey towards Haiti. on the way, we had some issues with squeaky, stopped at another anchorage, and found a gorgeous free diving spot. If you enjoyed this epis...

A positive thinker sees an opportunity in every difficulty. The wind forecasted to be less than 3kts for a few days, we decided to make the best of it and go enjoy the little things around us. If you enjoyed this episode, please give this video a thumbs ...

After a couple of days resting and getting or energy level back up, we were ready to continue this passage and make our way into the shores of Haiti. But before we left the Bahamas, we made sure shade would no longer be an issue. If you enjoyed this epis...

Sorry its a few hours late. I've been trying to upload it all afternoon. Every thing's good so far. Head over to our facebook page for more live updates, maps and pictures. Https://Www.facebook.com/sailinguma

I am so happy to be in my home turf with both Dan AND UMA. We tucked ourselves into a super protected bay for a few days to rest, and fell in love with the wonderful people of Karenaj. We If you enjoyed this episode, please give this video a thumbs up :) ...

Hey guys! This week, we head south to Grand Goave to stock up on food and water. Hang out with some childhood friends and get our fill of BURGERS! If you enjoyed this episode, please give this video a thumbs up :) You can also follow our up to date jour...

While there are organisations actually doing some good where needed, many other non profits purposely omit the beautiful aspects and only focus on the worst, the "poverty porn", embedding the notion that the entire country is a hopeless slum... This 4 part...

Here we go again, the second day of our trip to Seguin is even better than the first. We learned more about the fondation and spend our day hiking deep into the forest, where we made some friends, jumped in some cold water, and created our own trail back ...

We love being spontaneous, and so after a chat with a friend, making the decision to take a different route back to Port-Au-Prince was easy. In this step we take another long hike and challenged ourselves to experience a journey we've never done before. ...

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...

Merry christmas everyone, thank you so much for following our adventure so far. It's been such a blast to be able to share it all with you. Can't wait for 2017 ! If you enjoyed this short sassy clip please give it a thumbs up :) WANT MORE? Visit http://...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

We ended up spending a week in Mole St Nicolas. During that time, we tackled a few boat projects, enjoyed a few super cheap meals at the local hotel, and even went sailing with our friend Jimmy. After a few days in the BEST anchorage in Haiti, we were sad ...

After we had a very productive week in Mole St Nicolas, we sailed over to Labadee, and have... a completely opposite experience inolving drinking, power boats, castles and a lot of screaming. If you enjoyed this episode, please give this video a thumbs u...

While still in North Haiti, our days were full of fun activities, including scuba diving, sailing with friends and playing around in a Multi-million dollar playground. If you enjoyed this episode, please give this video a thumbs up, it helps us out a bunc...

There was a few last minute things to do in Cap Haitien before leaving Haiti and heading to the DR. But first, it was my Birthday! So we needed to celebrate it right. For my birthday, I not only had the most awesome surprise from Dan and our Cap friends, b...

We waited and waited in Haiti for the perfect wind to sail East to the Dominican Republic. It was a perfect sail. Calm enough to enjoy a nice spa day onboard. After 3 days at sea, we we're excited to see land once more and await all the new adventures that...

While we were in Samana, we got to take part in a very special treat. Taking Uma into a 5 star Marina was not something high in our priority list. BUT because everything is so cheap here, and a big thanks to a few friends visiting, we all pitched in to ...