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Dragging Anchor — Sailing Uma [Step 110]

After sailing into Guatemala, and realizing I (Kika) needed a visa, it was time for a little quick trip to a neighbouring country. While we were gone for 2 days, Uma dragged anchor for the very first time.In this episode, Dan explains why and how this happened. If you enjoyed this episode, please ...

Feb 22, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:57

The Waccamaw River | Sailing Wisdom Ep 95

We leave Myrtle Beach to enter the next step of our journey. The Waccamaw River is all we expected and more with it's peaceful beauty and deep waters. For the first time in a while, nothing goes wrong! For painting commissions: [email protected] Our Swag: Support us on Patreon: Fo...

Feb 21, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:21

Electric Motor and Myrtle Beach | Sailing Wisdom Ep 94

Who one the dinghy naming contest? We announce that first thing before exploring Myrtle Beach! We see the Beach, play some intense mini golf and eat at the famous Chucks Steakhouse. Finally, the motor part arrives and Herby goes straight to work. Watch to the end to find out if it’s working again as...

Feb 18, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:52

Entering a New State! | Sailing Wisdom Ep 93

We FINALLY get the chance to put up our sails!! The opportunity doesn't last long, but it still boosts our spirits to see the tanbark flying even for a little while. Excitement rises as we cross the South Carolina boarder right before our luck runs out once again and our motor starts rapidly sw...

Feb 16, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:42

Becalmed at sea — Sailing Uma [Step 109]

On the second half of our passage to Guatemala, we get becalmed and enjoy a few hours of relaxation before making an interesting entrance crossing the sand bar in front of Livingston. If you enjoyed this episode, please give it thumbs up, it helps us out a bunch :) WANT MORE? Visit Become a patr...

Feb 15, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:42

Blame it on the Dolphins? — Sailing Uma [Step 108]

Officially the longest passage we've done.With a norther blowing off the coast of Honduras let's just say, It was a rough ride. Not to mention my biggest OOPS moment yet. But is it really the dolphins' fault? They always seemed to bring us good luck, but this time, it was a recipe or ...

Feb 08, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:32

Saying Goodbye !— Sailing Uma [Step 107]

Our last few days were quite busy in Santa Marta as we said goodbye to our friends on Totem, our friends on Cool Change, said goodbye to our 45 year old boat cushion, and most importantly said goodbye to Colombia and sailed away to Guatemala! If you enjoyed this episode, please give it thumbs up,...

Feb 02, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:42

Making a Movie in Cartagena— Sailing Uma [Step 106]

Christmas was approaching, and so in a nut shell, we decided to take a road trip down to Old Cartagena and make a movie ;) If you enjoyed this episode, please give it thumbs up, it helps us out a bunch :) WANT MORE? Visit Become a patron to get instant access to The Vault, where we keep our mo...

Jan 25, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:09

A trip to the mountains of Colombia — Sailing Uma [Step 105]

Not long after we arrived in Colombia, we ran out of coffee . We decide to take a trip inland with the mission to get some good Colombian coffee directly from a plantation. So we took a trip to the mountains, to a town called Minca, on our hike to our awesome hostel (Casa Elemento), we stopped at a ...

Jan 18, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:19

A $3,000 Problem — Sailing Uma [Step 104]

In our last episode, our knock-down caused our GPS to basically fry. We were worried we would have to replace this $3,000 piece of electronics. So our first mission (in this step) here in Santa Marta, was to go deep inside own to find a possible solution. If you enjoyed this episode, please give it...

Jan 11, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:47

Getting Knocked Down— Sailing Uma [Step 103]

We set off on our first long passage with our new Cape Horn wind vane! It worked flawlessly and even held course during and after our first knock down. We ended up spending most of the trip down below since waves were constantly soaking the cockpit. We ruined our main camera and chart plotter to wat...

Jan 04, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:44

Cleaning our copper bottom hull — Sailing Uma [Step 102]

After spending 2 and 1/2 months in Curacao it was time to get ready and leave. But before we set sail to our next destination, we thoroughly clean the bottom of the boat , and decided to spend some extra time with our friends on a tiny island off the coast of Curacao. If you enjoyed this episode,...

Dec 28, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:16

Replacing our Autopilot with a CapeHorn WINDVANE — Sailing Uma [Step 101]

In this episode, we install our new motor conteoller, say goodbye to Dan's mom, and also say goodbye to squeaky (our autopilot) as we finally receive and put together our new Cape Horn Wind Vane. Check out the complete installation video : If you enjoyed this episode, please give it thumbs ...

Dec 21, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:10

The Bogue Sound | Sailing Wisdom Ep 75

If you like pretty, peaceful sailing shots, this video is for you. We make our way across the Bogue Sound in the ICW with plenty of time to spare and then find ourselves in a small town off of our evening anchorage. Our Swag: Support us on Patreon: Follow us on Instagram: Check out our website...

Dec 21, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:03

Sailing the ICW | Sailing Wisdom Ep 74

SHIRTS: To donate yarn: [email protected] We finally get moving! In this video, we enter the ICW for the first time and run aground three times. It's not the most graceful trip, but we make it to an anchorage by the end of the day. Support us on Patreon: Follow us on Instagram: ...

Dec 19, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:24

Cape Horn Wind Vane Complete Installation — [Uma Gear Review]

Here's a complete install video of our new Cape Horn Wind Vane We probably should have gone over this in the video. We've spent the last two years, researching and looking into pretty much every brand of vane out there. I think our decision boils down to 3 main points. 1: Aesthetics. ...

Dec 18, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:50

Electric Motor Repair! | Sailing Wisdom Ep 73

Special delivery!! Our motor part FINALLY arrives! We pick it up along with some anchor road. Herby is in the middle of installing it when our carbon monoxide alarm goes off! What?? Herby finishes the motor repairs and we find out whether or not it was all worth the wait! Support us on Patreon: F...

Dec 16, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:43

She rode an Ostrich!😮— Sailing Uma [Step 100]

Get your Uma stickers: Our time in Curacao has been more than adventurous. After meeting new friends, and doing some boat work, we invited Dan's mom for a week on Uma. During that time, we went out for a little sail around the bay and checked out the island's Ostrich Farm, where I did so...

Dec 14, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:01

REBUILDING Our Electric Motor – Going Direct drive — Sailing Uma [Step 99]

After 2 years of using our electric motor. We finally decided to remove the old transmission and go DIRECT DRIVE. If you enjoyed this episode, please give it thumbs up, it helps us out a bunch :) WANT MORE? Visit Become a patron to get instant access to The Vault, where we keep our most precious...

Dec 07, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:16

Curacao Shenanigans — Sailing Uma [Step 98]

When you spend more than a week in a place, you make friends, and when you make friends, the CRAZY gets let out. In this episode, we meet the cool crew of the sailing channel Sea Change , celebrates Mike's birthday and enjoy a bunch of fun adventures. If you enjoyed this episode, please give i...

Nov 30, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:21

Misfortune Aboard | Sailing Wisdom Ep 67

We are all ready to go when we are struck by misfortune. We make the best of our situation and meet new friends and learn a valuable lesson about our dinghy. Support us on Patreon: Follow us on Instagram: Check out our website: Music: Music provided by Bensound

Nov 28, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:04

12 Uncut Minutes of our Real Lives, Nov. 23, Curacao — Sailing Uma [UN-CUT]

Well guys, this is a first for us. Since my laptop is KAPUT (done, finished, dead, broken, crashed) I was unable to edit any videos for the past 2 weeks. Which led us to this legendary idea , an UNCUT 15minutes or less update of a small window into our lives. Let us know if you want more of these un...

Nov 23, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:29

Storm Talk Q&A | Sailing Wisdom

VIDEO INDEX Part 1: Boat History and Sailing Experience - 1:54 Part 2: Heaving to and Weather - 9:00 Part 3: Motor - 13:22 Part 4: Boat Organization - 19:31 Part 5: Synthetic Rigging - 27:17 Part 6: Post Storm Reflection - 34:58 Still Part 6: Seasickness - 37:56 Support us on Patreon: Follow u...

Nov 12, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:43:03

On The Rocks! — Sailing Uma [Step 97]

I am always amazed by the cruisers community's help for eachother. I witness our neighbours boat dragging to the rocks in our anchorage in Curacao, and within a few minutes of radio chatting, several other cruisers came to the rescue and the boat was safely re-anchored. With a few similar incid...

Nov 09, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:34

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