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Our Porta-Bote Sunk + Fiberglassing FAIL — Sailing Uma [Step 114]
This one's a bit of a downer. During a heavy rain, our Porta-Bote sunk! We also try fiberglassing over our toe rail and fail miserably on the first try. But in the end, we found the right solution. If you enjoyed this episode, please give it thumbs up, i...![781 HOLES in our Boat — Sailing Uma [Step 113]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/O6hR8jYucw0/maxresdefault.webp)
781 HOLES in our Boat — Sailing Uma [Step 113]
After 2 weeks of constant rain, we found ALL the leaks. So, the first project(s) on the Pre Atlantic crossing list was removing the toe rail and fixing all 781holes in our boat If you enjoyed this episode, please give it thumbs up, it helps us out a bunc...![Why we chose the Rio?— Sailing Uma [Step 112]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/qBAJoFUoBPM/maxresdefault.webp)
Why we chose the Rio?— Sailing Uma [Step 112]
Knowing our next sailing plans, there are many projects left to do on Uma. In a nutshell, the Rio Dulce was the best place to tackle most of them... If you enjoyed this episode, please give it thumbs up, it helps us out a bunch :) Check out Nike's yout...![Breathtaking Quest up the Rio Dulce — Sailing Uma [Step 111]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/nJnErJaDKjM/maxresdefault.webp)
Breathtaking Quest up the Rio Dulce — Sailing Uma [Step 111]
After clearing into Guatemala, it was time to push our electric motor like we never have before and head 8miles up the river. This was the most majestic and breathtaking quest I've ever had on Uma. But we already know that things rarely go as planned... ...![Dragging Anchor — Sailing Uma [Step 110]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/-SfAJHfkHMI/maxresdefault.webp)
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 happ...![Becalmed at sea — Sailing Uma [Step 109]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/JfA6ZrZtQc0/maxresdefault.webp)
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...![Blame it on the Dolphins? — Sailing Uma [Step 108]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/aLRAoKH7uBY/maxresdefault.webp)
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 t...![Saying Goodbye !— Sailing Uma [Step 107]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/Bq14TYn3Ro4/maxresdefault.webp)
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 enj...![Making a Movie in Cartagena— Sailing Uma [Step 106]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/E6RC8iiAqV4/maxresdefault.webp)
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 http://www.patreon.com/sailin...![A trip to the mountains of Colombia — Sailing Uma [Step 105]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/-OQ1vHZ9qy8/maxresdefault.webp)
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 awes...![A $3,000 Problem — Sailing Uma [Step 104]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/v6fMB3yTQ9I/maxresdefault.webp)
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. ...![Getting Knocked Down— Sailing Uma [Step 103]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/J1d2Cedu2Wc/maxresdefault.webp)
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...![Cleaning our copper bottom hull — Sailing Uma [Step 102]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/q8yPbjRTajw/maxresdefault.webp)
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...![Replacing our Autopilot with a CapeHorn WINDVANE — Sailing Uma [Step 101]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/WvyTx6xJ0qs/maxresdefault.webp)
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...![Cape Horn Wind Vane Complete Installation — [Uma Gear Review]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/yaqW0EYF20I/maxresdefault.webp)