Of all the sailing videos I watch (pretty much most of them) you two seem to always have the most fun. Your vibe is infectious, and I just love Sailing Uma videos.
Kika is joie de vivre in human form, and cute as hell. Dan also has a good attitude and is not annoying. From a male subscriber's point of view, the ideal cruising couple. Keep it up.
My son and I visited the same spot a few years ago. We loved the old light house. Just wanted to tell you those weren't wasps, they were honey bees. I've seen them in other protected places in the Caribbean. Enjoyed your video.
That little swimming hole you found - could have watched video of that for another 10mins! Not for the flesh either lol - just a perfect spot, perfect view - bucket list location.
You two are great withs the photography... Capt'n Rick here.... lived and sailed the US and BVI for the 5 years I lived and worked there... retired and back home now in Mississippi, USA.... WE still return to the islands yearly... to visit with past sailing friends and our islands. I live the life in your videos.... again and again... Thank you... for having fun without me!
The bricks were not "eroded" by sea water. Masonry is actually pretty hard and resistant to erosion. It was destroyed from the inside. Its a process known as spalling. It happens to any cementitious material (brick, concrete, block, ect) Id imagine its much worse in wet climates. Its caused by water infiltration. In colder climates the water freezes and thaws causing fissures to form within the material from expansion, destroying the material from the inside. In the islands like that, its salt spalling. The moisture in the air down there carries with it trace amounts of salt. As the water enters the brick it carries the salt with it. The salt crystalizes as the water evaporates and pushes the brick apart from the inside
You guys are so refreshing and calming, so stay calm and chive on. Reminds me of Big Sur, and the California coast, I live about 15 miles from the North gate of Yosemite. If you haven't seen it, spring is the best time. Dan in Sonora, CA
Hi All. Thought I'd post some good cheap tricks re the wiring/motor/generation etc. I've put it here because people don't always get the chance to keep going back over their existing stuff, and other followers might miss out for the same reason. 1) Check out a wind generator. They're pretty useful & come in loads of different strengths. Not always "biggest is best", for me quietest is best, but worth a look. 2) The best and cheapest tinned heavy duty battery cable comes from welding equipment suppliers. Welders using long lengths need every last bit of power, so this is good stuff. The most flexible, also available with an in-tumescent layer as part of the insulation. They also sell the end lugs cheaper than the chandlers. 3) Cheap battery jumpers(from battery to battery to get you 48v etc) can be made out of flat stainless bar with a bolt hole in each end. Wrap the "insulated" parts with self amalgamating tape covered by a longish length of heatshrink. Also has the advantage that if you need to run another cable permanently attached to the battery, it can be made by drilling a hole through your jumper bar and bolting a lugged cable on. I leave a small extended end on a couple of mine for this purpose. Allow for a slightly larger cross sectional area than the wire size. The current actually flows on the surface (cable or bar) so larger surface means better conduction. Solid copper, silver or gold work even better, but we're aiming for cheap! Really enjoying the videos. Wish I was there!
Been going to Culebra since ‘95. Locals call them The Baths. Also, Culebra is a desert island, with no rivers, only marshes. It is one of the things that allows such great underwater viz.
We saw lots of unexploded ordnance on the seabed in that Culebrita anchorage in 2003. On the anchor chain markings... after 10 years of experiments we simplified it to the first marker at 60' (because we always put out 60' minimum) and then every 30' but the 60, 120, 180 and 240' are big markers and the in-between smaller ones we call "funny markers" because they are hardly used. We tie 18" long strings at chain links with a bowline because a short length like that is very visible and no problem for the windlass.So 3 long ones is 180' of chain, easy :-)
Nick Vermeulen, a lot of remediation work has been done, over the last five years. I don’t know if they will ever get it all, and I admit I was surprised to see a bomb in the condition Dan found it. Everything I have seen was submerged in saltwater and eaten up with corrosion.
Super spikey wildlife on that island, as Dan said not very welcoming, seems odd as there doesn't seem to be much there to eat it (birds?) Impressive volcanic rock formations! Well done with the brownies! Amazing views and I can see how important it was that the tanning lines were fixed :-)! Thanks again for sharing your adventure!
Been visiting Culebra and it’s cayos for 25 years. It is a desert island with no rivers, only marshes. Its ecosystem is beautiful in a different way from rainforest. I enjoy both, and the bonus is having fantastic underwater viz, with no natural effluvia.
Wow - you guys found the most beautiful rock pool! Have you thought about putting your clothing choices in the description or speaking to sponsors? You are just so lovely & I often find myself thinking "ooh, that's nice" , about your gear & I'm a 44yo fella!
Another great video thanks. Back in the day due to the difficulty of transporting bricks they were usually made very close to their final destination. Here in Pennsylvania you can travel from town to town and you can see how some towns for instance Perkasie pa has very bad brick where you drive 10 miles to next town and houses look great. All about the clay witch down on the islands they probably don't have the good stuff.
Hey there! had to make a comment on this video because I just hooked up my oven/stove (kerosene) and just baked my first item....brownies!!! when I saw you guys did the same with the GOSUN (which I have too!!) :). Your brownies looks amazing too....love the sailing life and enjoy your videos always!! cheers.
+Courtney Gorman yes it would have been nice to visit vieques, but we cannot see every single island. On the positive side, this t gives us more things to look forward to for next time around ;)
Yeah, those steps looked pretty bad. I wouldn't have risked it either. Then again. I may not have even climbed that first part. We love the brownies. Very cool way of cooking them.
Mostly with practice... you put a fork in and see if its done. for brownies it takes about 45minutes (normally it would take 30 in an oven) but it also depends how sunny it is. Obviously the more sun, the faster it cooks as opposed to when it’s partially cloudy you can still cook either way, it just would takes longer if there are clouds . But yes there is a thermometer attached and it tells you how hot the tube is :)
@@SailingUma Thank you so much. That was pretty much what I expected - "stick a tooth pick in it". I had reviewed the video(s) on the Go Solar link but did not see that answered - and then later that night (binging here) I saw you using it. Of, and tooth picks are a handy thing to keep around for when they screw hole gets a bit wobbly, you can glue one in the hole... Keep the wet side down.
sorry mate, our videos are about 4 weeks behind. We are currently in Guadeloupe. for more current updates, make sure to follow us on Instagram or Facebook. Cheers!
If using a lighter to fuse the ends of line is such a problem, why not simply use a magnifying glass? Just go to a book store and grab a couple of the postcard sized Fresnal lenses, used to magnify text! Also some of the footage seemed real blurry, please correct that! :D
OOoooo maybe someone could answer this? Can i sail a 23-28foot sloop on the open ocean i found a really cheap restoration project i would like to do. Basically what i'm asking could i do the adventures like this on a smaller boat. (i need to look into it)
Although there are no hard rules, I would not start off in a 'project' boat less than 26'. After you restore your boat, have it surveyed by someone that can tell you it's abilities and limitations. If you are novice, start ASA courses up to and including coastal sailing and navigation. Then an overnight sail on a comfortable route you know. Best of luck.
Yeah, even from an elevation (island hill) you aren't likely to be able to see more than 12 miles to the horizon. At sea level its 3 miles to the horizon.
I know it is ONE MORE THING to carry on the boat but you each should have a good pair of hiking shoes/boots for your adventures into the forests/jungles. I cringe when I see you walking some rough trails in sandals. Just the dad in me worrying about you kids. KayakJack Oceanside,CA
+Jack Hall we do have hiking shoes and boots. We wear them when necessary. But I certainly wouldn't say that Culebrita has "rough trails". But thanks for caring about our feet :) cheers
Hmmm. watch Uma Video, or the terrible resurrection of the Gong Show. well, we can tell who won that. as for the chain, well, you should have marked the shots(10 ft legths if you want, or in fathoms) by different color paint before you installed and stowed it. But , hindsight is always 20/20. F.W.F.S.
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It seems like the way that sun oven cooks; all of those brownies are corner pieces. The corners are the best!
Of all the sailing videos I watch (pretty much most of them) you two seem to always have the most fun. Your vibe is infectious, and I just love Sailing Uma videos.
Kika is joie de vivre in human form, and cute as hell. Dan also has a good attitude and is not annoying. From a male subscriber's point of view, the ideal cruising couple. Keep it up.
I thoroughly enjoy each of Your adventures. I often find myself wishing I could be there with You.
You are a lucky man Dan! Great videos, keep them coming. Thank You.
Love the rocks & waves! Very similar to parts of the Oregon coast
Excellent work. In your way back visit the south of Puerto Rico. Parguera. Have a Great Day, Enjoy.
Love the wide angle shots of the waves breaking on the rocks!
My sister is from St. Thomas. She just came back to the ATL the other week from there, I'll have to make sure she watches the next episode.
Dan, you are a blessed man, Kika has a contagiously positive view of life.
THANKS!
Agreed ;)
My son and I visited the same spot a few years ago. We loved the old light house. Just wanted to tell you those weren't wasps, they were honey bees. I've seen them in other protected places in the Caribbean. Enjoyed your video.
Thanks for keeping my dream alive....Maybe one day I will sail Hush across your path....calm seas and following winds Uma!
Thanks for following along, and best of luck with your adventures :)
You guys have one of the best sailing channels on TH-cam. ' love you guys! Keep up the good work.
That is really nice of you. Thank you! and thanks for watching and following our journey :)
Another outstanding video, way to go crew! Love the adventures!
Great video of Culebrita! Thanks! Cheers!
That little swimming hole you found - could have watched video of that for another 10mins! Not for the flesh either lol - just a perfect spot, perfect view - bucket list location.
Great video with some beautiful scenery. Thank s guys!
Beautiful views thanks for sharing. smooth sailing.
T Lowe that 360 degrees from up the lighthouse was spectacular!
You two are great withs the photography... Capt'n Rick here.... lived and sailed the US and BVI for the 5 years I lived and worked there... retired and back home now in Mississippi, USA.... WE still return to the islands yearly... to visit with past sailing friends and our islands. I live the life in your videos.... again and again... Thank you... for having fun without me!
You should have retired in the Bahamas!
The bricks were not "eroded" by sea water. Masonry is actually pretty hard and resistant to erosion. It was destroyed from the inside. Its a process known as spalling. It happens to any cementitious material (brick, concrete, block, ect) Id imagine its much worse in wet climates. Its caused by water infiltration. In colder climates the water freezes and thaws causing fissures to form within the material from expansion, destroying the material from the inside. In the islands like that, its salt spalling. The moisture in the air down there carries with it trace amounts of salt. As the water enters the brick it carries the salt with it. The salt crystalizes as the water evaporates and pushes the brick apart from the inside
That was informative, thnx!
You guys are so refreshing and calming, so stay calm and chive on. Reminds me of Big Sur, and the California coast,
I live about 15 miles from the North gate of Yosemite. If you haven't seen it, spring is the best time. Dan in Sonora, CA
6:00, there goes the hat again!! Amazing view too all those VIs so close! Yard of brownies: Ace!
Hi All. Thought I'd post some good cheap tricks re the wiring/motor/generation etc. I've put it here because people don't always get the chance to keep going back over their existing stuff, and other followers might miss out for the same reason.
1) Check out a wind generator. They're pretty useful & come in loads of different strengths. Not always "biggest is best", for me quietest is best, but worth a look.
2) The best and cheapest tinned heavy duty battery cable comes from welding equipment suppliers. Welders using long lengths need every last bit of power, so this is good stuff. The most flexible, also available with an in-tumescent layer as part of the insulation. They also sell the end lugs cheaper than the chandlers.
3) Cheap battery jumpers(from battery to battery to get you 48v etc) can be made out of flat stainless bar with a bolt hole in each end. Wrap the "insulated" parts with self amalgamating tape covered by a longish length of heatshrink. Also has the advantage that if you need to run another cable permanently attached to the battery, it can be made by drilling a hole through your jumper bar and bolting a lugged cable on. I leave a small extended end on a couple of mine for this purpose. Allow for a slightly larger cross sectional area than the wire size. The current actually flows on the surface (cable or bar) so larger surface means better conduction. Solid copper, silver or gold work even better, but we're aiming for cheap!
Really enjoying the videos. Wish I was there!
Great tide pools
Must have taken all day to get those shots
Been going to Culebra since ‘95. Locals call them The Baths. Also, Culebra is a desert island, with no rivers, only marshes. It is one of the things that allows such great underwater viz.
That place looked like my favorite island Aruba. I hope you guys stop by there in your adventure! I highly recommend it!!
That lighthouse building would make an awesome architectural restoration project.
who cares if someone sees you you two are the best
Another great video. Thank you for fixing those tan lines, they were really starting to bother me. ;)
Enjoy Sailing Uma and Enjoyed this video! 💝
We saw lots of unexploded ordnance on the seabed in that Culebrita anchorage in 2003. On the anchor chain markings... after 10 years of experiments we simplified it to the first marker at 60' (because we always put out 60' minimum) and then every 30' but the 60, 120, 180 and 240' are big markers and the in-between smaller ones we call "funny markers" because they are hardly used. We tie 18" long strings at chain links with a bowline because a short length like that is very visible and no problem for the windlass.So 3 long ones is 180' of chain, easy :-)
Nick Vermeulen, a lot of remediation work has been done, over the last five years. I don’t know if they will ever get it all, and I admit I was surprised to see a bomb in the condition Dan found it. Everything I have seen was submerged in saltwater and eaten up with corrosion.
Hahaha, skinny dipp'n, you really are a Canadian Dan, and Kika can be an honorary Canadian !!!
I bet his Mom back in Canada watching this & thinking this is just what he needs to get over his ODC. I mean that in a good way.
You two are awesome!
Nicely done.
I agree with Nick...Markers every 10 feet are too much. Try using colored plastic zip ties. They work awesome!
Super spikey wildlife on that island, as Dan said not very welcoming, seems odd as there doesn't seem to be much there to eat it (birds?) Impressive volcanic rock formations! Well done with the brownies! Amazing views and I can see how important it was that the tanning lines were fixed :-)! Thanks again for sharing your adventure!
Been visiting Culebra and it’s cayos for 25 years. It is a desert island with no rivers, only marshes. Its ecosystem is beautiful in a different way from rainforest. I enjoy both, and the bonus is having fantastic underwater viz, with no natural effluvia.
Great video!! You earned a new subscriber!! Love the video and all the work put into it! Thanks for the great content!
Wow - you guys found the most beautiful rock pool! Have you thought about putting your clothing choices in the description or speaking to sponsors? You are just so lovely & I often find myself thinking "ooh, that's nice" , about your gear & I'm a 44yo fella!
The cutest damn couple! Love you guys!!
good video well put together looking forwards to more of your exploring
Beautiful places, beautiful people.
Your channel is fantastic. Look forward to it.
once again awesome and beautiful video keep up the good work
Love the solar cooker
HI IS JESUS FROM PUERTO RICO FROM THE RESTAURANT CASITA BLANCA.WE MET IN WEST MARINE IN FAJARDO PR.I,M FAN OF YOU.I WHICH YOU THE BEST IN YOUR TRIP.
Hey Jesus!!! Thank you so much again for lunch! Wish you could have been there to chat! The food was SOOOO good!!
Great video, loved it! So fun :)
I've been there. Best beach ever.
Another great video thanks. Back in the day due to the difficulty of transporting bricks they were usually made very close to their final destination. Here in Pennsylvania you can travel from town to town and you can see how some towns for instance Perkasie pa has very bad brick where you drive 10 miles to next town and houses look great. All about the clay witch down on the islands they probably don't have the good stuff.
definitely, and the salty environment on top of that doesn't help. Thanks for sharing :)
4:19 What a dilemma to have, which island do we want to go to today? :D
Hey there! had to make a comment on this video because I just hooked up my oven/stove (kerosene) and just baked my first item....brownies!!! when I saw you guys did the same with the GOSUN (which I have too!!) :). Your brownies looks amazing too....love the sailing life and enjoy your videos always!! cheers.
Nice, Brownies are the best !! Have you tried to cook them on your go sun yet?
Sailing Uma No, but I will now!! the oven took about 1.5hrs and made the cabin HOT! :-p
wow that's a long time, the go sun takes about 30 minutes
get one of those torch lighters. work awesome in the wind.
True! Thanks for the tip :)
Sailing Uma l love your beautiful boat, and also love your Chanel because you inspire me to, when I'm older but my self a boat 😀
Love seeing you go barefoot more Dan! It just goes so well with the boat life and I bet your feet have adjusted already!
Its funny because everytime he is barefoot, it reminds me of you! 😆
"We found a nice spot where nobody can see us." ... Immediately posts to TH-cam.... :D
I SEE YOU!!!! Hahahahaha
Wake for Me Skinny dipping is the most fun, so freeing.
I used coloured zap straps on my rode. They have held up for over 7 years of near constant use.
LIke watch you guys risking on the rocks. beyond me, thankfully.
Awesome bro!
Love 2 know that you where in my island!!!
Cool! Keep it coming.
Gotta take care of those tan lines. BTW, how long did it take to bake the brownies in the GoSun oven?
the brownies took about 30 minutes on the GoSun , but we usually can tell when its ready when we can smell it.
Sorry you skipped Vieques, would of loved to show you around. Great video
Kika, did You share those brownies, .......:) We love your videos!
I have been watching your videos from step 1 and am asking myself, “Where are the sharks”.? Every time you jump into the water I wonder.
drives me crazy as a surfer to see the all those point breaks in the far distance flash in and out of shot nhahahah
Thanks for sharing , the vid rocks 😎
I can't believe you missed Vieques the bioluminescent bay is amazing plus the island is beautiful. Make sure to check it out!
+Courtney Gorman yes it would have been nice to visit vieques, but we cannot see every single island. On the positive side, this t gives us more things to look forward to for next time around ;)
Totally Understand! Love watching your adventure! Cheers!
BVIs would be the best choice from here (but I am biased). Fair winds, Skipper Froo.
Yeah, those steps looked pretty bad. I wouldn't have risked it either. Then again. I may not have even climbed that first part. We love the brownies. Very cool way of cooking them.
Solar Oven. How do you "time" the brownies? In other words, how do recipes work? Is there any temperature control, do you just check often?
Sam
Mostly with practice... you put a fork in and see if its done. for brownies it takes about 45minutes (normally it would take 30 in an oven) but it also depends how sunny it is. Obviously the more sun, the faster it cooks as opposed to when it’s partially cloudy you can still cook either way, it just would takes longer if there are clouds . But yes there is a thermometer attached and it tells you how hot the tube is :)
@@SailingUma Thank you so much. That was pretty much what I expected - "stick a tooth pick in it". I had reviewed the video(s) on the Go Solar link but did not see that answered - and then later that night (binging here) I saw you using it.
Of, and tooth picks are a handy thing to keep around for when they screw hole gets a bit wobbly, you can glue one in the hole...
Keep the wet side down.
Vieques has one of the most active and beautiful bioluminescent bays in the world. It'd make a great episode.
Vieques would indeed be nice, and we really would've loved to go, but it was a full moon, so we most likely wouldn't see anything.
great video
I'll be in St.Thomas on Saturday till next Saturday.. I would like to meet up with you guys.
sorry mate, our videos are about 4 weeks behind. We are currently in Guadeloupe. for more current updates, make sure to follow us on Instagram or Facebook. Cheers!
Bummer.. Maybe next time.. Have a great sail.
I didn't see a comment on cactus. Cactus is indigenous to the Caribbean Islands on the south sides of the islands.
The go sun reminds me of an earth core sample you know when you are investigating soil/bedrock 🌍
Suns out!! Buns out!! LOL!
Thats right !!!
Did you loose the bow piece of your Porta Bote?
Ours didn't have the bow piece when we got it. (it came with Uma)
If using a lighter to fuse the ends of line is such a problem, why not simply use a magnifying glass? Just go to a book store and grab a couple of the postcard sized Fresnal lenses, used to magnify text! Also some of the footage seemed real blurry, please correct that! :D
Hit St.John if you can.
Hard to make a bad decision with what you have to choose from, right?
OOoooo maybe someone could answer this? Can i sail a 23-28foot sloop on the open ocean i found a really cheap restoration project i would like to do. Basically what i'm asking could i do the adventures like this on a smaller boat. (i need to look into it)
It's not the size of boat that matters - rather the design and construction.
Check out the TH-cam channel Cruising Lealea
Thanks Kirk
I will keep that in mind.
Although there are no hard rules, I would not start off in a 'project' boat less than 26'. After you restore your boat, have it surveyed by someone that can tell you it's abilities and limitations. If you are novice, start ASA courses up to and including coastal sailing and navigation. Then an overnight sail on a comfortable route you know. Best of luck.
yeii my island 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷
I love naked pool time! You lucky ducks. ❤️
thanks
I wasn't sure for a moment if that was brownie mixture or some dark epoxy that Dan was mixing!
Ha😂
Dan have you lubed the whole steering system, cause that will eat belts too.
pervert.
i miss the little pirate and hidden treasure
We will do that soon, just because you asked ;) but you better find it!
thanks always enjoyed it.
Nice
scrap the tanning lines
Do you all know why Parasailing havnt made any videos in seven months, I know you are freinds with them. I hope they are ok.
Dan is a man's man, kiki has perfect combination of cute and hot. Fun show to watch
, neat combination.
try using colored tie straps the next time
as you can see another Island 50 miles away, that equates to a flat earth. The math for curvature is 8" per mile sq 2
Yeah, even from an elevation (island hill) you aren't likely to be able to see more than 12 miles to the horizon. At sea level its 3 miles to the horizon.
I think the soil is the difference, not the climate.
I know it is ONE MORE THING to carry on the boat but you each should have a good pair of hiking shoes/boots for your adventures into the forests/jungles. I cringe when I see you walking some rough trails in sandals. Just the dad in me worrying about you kids. KayakJack Oceanside,CA
+Jack Hall we do have hiking shoes and boots. We wear them when necessary. But I certainly wouldn't say that Culebrita has "rough trails". But thanks for caring about our feet :) cheers
Jack Hall and Dan,
If you step on an acacia thorn you will consider sturdy shoes mandatory!
PS: I am on Instagram too #ashutterphoto ;) Boat cooking happiness!!
Hmmm. watch Uma Video, or the terrible resurrection of the Gong Show. well, we can tell who won that. as for the chain, well, you should have marked the shots(10 ft legths if you want, or in fathoms) by different color paint before you installed and stowed it. But , hindsight is always 20/20. F.W.F.S.
We painted the old chain we had, and the paint didn't last more than a month or 2.
I would love to sail the world with the person I love i just gonna find a boat and someone to love
"not many people can see us" then "video uploaded successfully"...
A brownie sword!
Kika is like 5’2
5’0 actually
👍🏻☀👍🏻☀👍🏻☀⛵
More skinny dipping! Life is too short to cover up all the time.