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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. ...

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 rui...

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 coas...

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 : https://www.you...

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

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

Here's a complete install video of our new Cape Horn Wind Vane http://capehorn.com/ 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 de...

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

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

Get your Uma stickers: https://www.sailinguma.com/store/ 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 aroun...

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 http://www.patreon.com/sailinguma Become...

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 ...

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

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 safel...

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

Glow in The Dark Underwater Crab Sex— Sailing Uma [Step 96]

When our friend Mike said he wanted to be part of the episode, we told him "only if you use the most EPIC voice possible" well... this is what happened 😆 we had too much fin with this one. Although our time in Bonaire was short and sweet, we got to ...

Nov 02, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:51

Beautiful Sail to Bonaire — Sailing Uma [Step 95]

We're sailing into the sunset, downwind, spinnaker up! One of our most beautiful sails to date. We had a wonderful few days of sailing before making it to Bonaire....at night. We met up with a new friend Hans who showed us around the island and climbed to ...

Oct 26, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:52

Getting Ready to Sail Downwind— Sailing Uma [Step 94]

Ever since we started sailing, we've always been beating into the wind. When we were in Grenada and planning our sail West to Bonaire, we had a few preparation and fixes to do before finally going downwind. If you enjoyed this episode, please give it th...

Oct 19, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:49

That time we Almost Sailed over a Volcano — Sailing Uma [Step 93]

This week, we sailed to Cariacou and FINALLY got ourselves our new dinghy outboard motor. We took that opportunity to visit a few nearby islands. We then sailed down to St George, Grenada and sailed right passed "Kick em Jenny" the only active underwater ...

Oct 12, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:09

The Grenadines, a Sailor’s Paradise — Sailing Uma [Step 92]

One of the reasons sailors come to the Caribbean is to enjoy its beautiful white sandy beaches and Chrystal clear waters. The Grenadines, is the perfect example of this "sailor's paradise". In this episode, we explore the breath taking islands of SVG, ge...

Oct 05, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:10

Captain Kika’s SOLO SAIL…(ish) — Sailing Uma [Step 91]

We always say, if you don't push yourself out of your comfort zone, then you are not pushing yourself hard enough. For our overnight passage form Martinique to St Vincent, I decided to take that opportunity and practice solo sailing (well, sort of). Dan be...

Sep 28, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:26:21

Sailing CHAOS, Tour des Yoles, Martinique 2017— Sailing Uma [Step 90]

Tour des Yoles is the most important yearly sportive event of Martinique. The entire country celebrates this event as traditional sailboats race around the island. We had the front row seats to the show, anchored in the bay of Fort de France (where the fin...

Sep 22, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:38

What We Think of This Catamaran — Sailing Uma [Step 89]

I feel like the only way you would believe what I am talking about in the description, is by watching the video. In this episode we: 1. Witnessed our boat being high-jacked 2. Sailed on a 1/2 million dollar catamaran 3. Got rejected while entering St Lucia...

Sep 14, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:47

Day Sailing Martinique — Sailing Uma [Step 88]

Disclaimer/Present day update: Our video timeline being a few weeks behind, note that we are not in Martinique. We are currently in Grenada, safe from Hurricane Irma's fury. In this episode we learn how to cut and cook Lion Fish, go out for a sail with ...

Sep 07, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:15

The Fish That Killed Itself— Sailing Uma [Step 87]

In this episode, we witness a fish hitting itself so hard on Uma's hull that it knocked itself out instantly. We enjoyed it for diner before heading on a Pirates of the Caribbean adventure in the Indian River of Dominica. If you enjoyed this episode, pl...

Aug 31, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:18

Finally Sailing South — Sailing Uma [Step 86]

This week, we leave Guadeloupe and sail south to Les Saintes. We spend a few days exploring the tiny islands and getting some much needed repairs done on Uma. Then, it's off to Dominica. We get frustrated at our autopilot but still manage to enjoy yet anot...

Aug 24, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:45

Trace des Alizés. Hiking through the rainforest and exploring a volcano — Sailing Uma [Step 85]

This week we take a brief sabbatical from sailing and adventure into the rainforest of Guadeloupe. We spent 2 days hiking a 35km portion of the GRG1 trail (La trace des Alizés) up the side of La Soufrière (the Volcano) and back down to sea level. The hik...

Aug 17, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:56

One Year Cooking With the Sun [Uma Gear Review]

SAVE 20% by using the promo code " sailinguma20 " at checkout. Visit GoSun's website to buy your new stove: http://www.gosunstove.com Needing no fuel, no charcoal, no electricity, it is a FREE and efficient way to cook. After a year of cooking dozens o...

Aug 13, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:02

The Reality of Living Minimally on a Sailboat in the Caribbean — Sailing Uma [Step 84]

Some might think that living on a sailboat in the caribbean is always fancy and glamorous. The reality is that although great, living minimally on a sailboat is far from luxurious. Although adventurous, this life is hard work. But we love every aspect of ...

Aug 11, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:44

Stranded on a beach in Saba— Sailing Uma [Step 83]

On our last day in Saba, we hiked around the rain forest and got REALLY lucky finding a ride back to our boat, as we were pretty much stranded on the Saban beach. If you enjoyed this episode, please give it thumbs up, it helps us out a bunch :) WANT MO...

Aug 03, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:35

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