As an open water swimmer, I feel like it’s really important for everyone to realize that Kara and Nate were able to do that without swim training because (a) they are super fit and experienced with facing intense physical and endurance challenges and (b) they had a safety team entirely focused on them who continually coached them all the way to the beach. I say this because every year there are an awful lot of underprepared swimmers who attempt the Alcatraz swim in big races or group swims who need rescuing. If you cannot go into this in the same conditions as you just saw in this video, don’t give up on ever doing the swim but definitely postpone and TRAIN first.
Now imagine how the men from the prison did this and how desperate they must’ve been to escape. No training, no wetsuits and probably poor nutritional diet for the duration of their stay in the prison. Insane
Why not try it with flippers first ? But...awesome episode. Plus,I'd backstroke/float to catch my breath...that's how I passed my scuba test(long time ago).
Ditto this. Also not shown: when you swim in a large event, there is the additional chaos of hundreds of other bodies churning up the water around you or even swimming over you. One year, we swam through a school of jellyfish and a few people around me got stung and panicked. Thank goodness for the kayakers. Nothing beats that moment of calm before the start though when you're bobbing up and down off Alcatraz with the GG Bridge in the distance. What a feeling. :)
Kudos! :) Thanks for noticing and commenting about this. We were the pilots and escorts for Kara and Nate's swim. I should point out that earlier this year we put together a prep plan for Kara and Nate, which included a practice swim, etc. Due to their schedule, it did not work as planned, but since we had angel swimmers and we shifted the date to a day when the ebb (current) was lighter, conditions were such that we felt we had a good chance for their attempt to be a success. The safety of swimmers is absolutely paramount to us, and with 18+ years of San Francisco open water experience, we managed things pretty tightly. Our large group swims here definitely have much to be desired, which is why we only offer small groups/solo swims and vet all of our swimmers before taking them out. Training and preparation are also very important, as you point out. Our thanks go out to Nate and Kara for listening to our request that safety be a priority in this video. We all have a responsibility to keep open water swimming safe and enjoyable. Thanks again! Enjoy!
I couldn’t agree more. I have lived in the SF Bay Area my entire life. I am aware of the swim club but have not once wanted to swim in the SF Bay. I would rather motor or sail in the SF Bay . You amazingly well!
Seriously. I put my feet in the water and felt like dying. Can’t imagine swimming in it. Grant it, it was February but seasons don’t seem to matter there.
My uncle does channel swimming. He swam from Southampton UK all the way to Calais in France. It took him 6 hours non stop. He does this every year and also did this once while fighting cancer. Most of all he did it for the Cancer trust UK. *Proud of you guys* xoxo
@@Summertime2_swim float swim float and just a bunch of training for endurance and stamina u wouldn’t believe what our body can do if we have the proper knowledge 🙏🏽
My husband and I did this swim last weekend inspired by this video. We are not swimmers but trained for about 5 months for this. I can honestly say everything you were feeling during the swim was 100% accurate. It was definitely the most difficult feat we have ever done but what an experience!! Thanks for the inspiration!!!
I consider myself a pretty great swimmer, the fact that these two did this challenge with very minimal preparation/training is very impressive to me. The waves pulling you back, the cold water, exhaustion, the adrenaline etc. Respect Kara and Nate and congratulations on this achievement!
Can we just realize that two persons are in there without the swimsuit, already smiling and filming while they are swimming and they keep doing that the whole time. I mean... the real heroes :)
Did they mention their names? I did not have time to watch every minute, but skipped through, and they should have introduced them and gave them the credit they deserve.. NO WETSUITS?!
@@Joshua_Peller I have swam in water that cool and it’s honestly kind of like a cold shower or an ice bath. You get used to it and it starts to feel good to an extent. However, I’ve never swam across an open channel before on a windy day. So, that might be different
I love that Kara made it to the beach first. And how sweet of local fans to show up on the landing to cheer you on. That made me teary. You all are alone so much of your travels.
The guys who escaped prison. The adrenalin, The desperation, The smell of freedom, The thought of being caught and brought back.. All those things combined. They definitely had to have made it
Or they had an adrenaline dump, drowned, and then were eaten by sharks. But sure, let's imagine the life long criminals made a superhuman swim in freezing cold water with no training, and lived happily ever after in Costa Rica
@@tylerhall7727 Wrong, the bodies were never found and the women that did the swim made it. Doubting Thomas you are with zero proof. Why do you think that way?
@@tylerhall7727 Look up the actual temperatures of the water. They are the same as Lake Washington in Washington State during the summer time, where you will find hundreds to thousands of people swimming in. Washington is also home to many other lakes much much colder. In the 50-60F water that surrounds Alcatraz you could survive well over 5 hours and not succumb to hypothermia. I grew up swimming in lake/rivers MUCH MUCH colder than Alcatraz water. If they drowned, it was due to exhaustion from the tides.
GOD'S STANDARD FOR HEAVEN IS PERFECTION AND ONLY JESUS (THE SON OF GOD/GOD IN THE FLESH) LIVED THAT PERFECT LIFE! HE LAID DOWN HIS LIFE & TOOK THE WRATH OF THE FATHER ON THE CROSS FOR YOUR SINS! GOD IS JUST SO HE MUST PUNISH SIN & HE IS HOLY SO NO SIN CAN ENTER HIS KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. IF YOU ARE IN CHRIST ON JUDGEMENT DAY GOD WILL SEE YOU AS HIS PERFECT SON (SINLESS SINCE YOUR SINS ARE COVERED BY JESUS' OFFERING). YOU CAN ALSO CHOOSE TO REJECT JESUS' GIFT/SACRIFICE & PAY FOR YOUR OWN SIN WITH DEATH (HELL) BUT THAT SEEMS PRETTY FOOLISH! GOD SEES & HEARS EVERYTHING YOU HAVE SAID & DONE. YOU WONT WIN AN ARGUMENT WITH HIM & YOU CANT DEFEND ANY OF YOUR SINS TO HIM. YOU'RE NOT A GOOD PERSON, I'M NOT A GOOD PERSON... ONLY GOD IS GOOD! WE'RE ALL GUILTY WITHOUT ACCEPTING JESUS' SACRIFICE FOR OUR SINS! MUHAMMAD DIDN'T DIE FOR YOUR SINS, BUDDHA DIDN'T DIE FOR YOUR SINS, NO PASTOR/NO PRIEST/NO SAINT/NO ANCESTOR DIED FOR YOUR SINS, MARY DIDN'T, THE POPE DIDN'T EITHER, NO IDOLS OR FALSE gods DIED FOR YOUR SINS, NO MUSICIAN OR CELEBRITY DIED FOR YOUR SINS, NO INFLUENCER OR UA-cam STAR DIED FOR YOUR SINS, NO SCIENTIST OR POLITICIAN DIED FOR YOUR SINS, NO ATHLETE OR ACTOR DIED FOR YOUR SINS! STOP IDOLIZING & WORSHIPING THESE PEOPLE! JESUS CHRIST ALONE DIED FOR YOUR SINS & WAS RESURRECTED FROM THE GRAVE! HE IS ALIVE & COMING BACK VERY VERY SOON WITH JUDGEMENT (THESE ARE END TIMES)! PREPARE YOURSELVES, TURN FROM SIN & RUN TO JESUS! HE KNOWS YOUR PAIN & TROUBLES, HE WANTS TO HEAL & RESTORE YOU! TALK TO HIM LIKE A BEST FRIEND! ASK HIM TO REVEAL HIMSELF TO YOU & HELP YOU TO BELIEVE IF YOU DOUBT! DON'T WAIT TO CRY OUT! NO ONE IS PROMISED TOMORROW! HE LONGS FOR YOU TO INVITE HIM IN, HE LOVES YOU MORE THAN ANY PERSON EVER COULD, HE CREATED YOU! Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."-John 14:6 "But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven."-Matthew 10:33 “For the wages of sin is death (hell), but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord”-Romans 6:23
I’d love to see y’all rank all the physical challenges you have done (this, rag brai, Everest base camp, etc.) from easiest to hardest, I think it would be so interesting! Especially since you guys always say whatever you’re doing is the hardest thing you’ve done!
As someone who has done an Ironman I can not explain to you guys how rough and difficult this is. So glad you guys had people with you I was terrified you were doing it alone. Always better to overcome your fears so love that you did this! Now that you did this Nate you have to do an ironman bro! Would love to train you free of charge just hit me up!
I love how every time y’all do a physical challenge you’re always so nervous and not prepared like, at all, lol but you always finish strong and never quit! And you’re always so proud and glad you did it. So fun to watch AND inspiring!
stop seeking comfort is the one saying I always hear successful people do....and success can mean many different things......humans gravitate towards easy, cozy and comfortable.....that is not the way to push yourself towards higher levels
While visiting Alcatraz we watched a Great White Shark consume a California Sea Lion less than 10 yards from the shore line of the island. My fear would not be the cold water, wind, or even the current. Im glad the swimmers made it safely!
yep, a total no go swim zone - more than a yikes! hopefully, the guy in the boat had some type of sonar monitoring for large moving objects in the water? grew up on the west coast and have seen more sharks off the coast while sailing than I can count. Love Kara and Nate; so glad they made it safely to shore in very cold dark pacific waters.
Having been to Alcatraz, this swim seems crazy hard. Especially with the temperature of the water and all the waves hitting you in the face. You guys did an amazing job! I have not clicked on one of your video's faster then this one because it was somewhere i have actually been. Love you guys.
When Kara reach to the shore, I have to admit I have tears coming out my eyes. lol I know this is a very difficult challenge, but seeing the people there to support you all and you two finally make it to the shore, you did it!! Glad you guys didn’t die on us. lol
Hi guys. I’ve watched you since 2016. I have to say I hear you in my head every day. I’m going through some pretty tough medicinal stuff right now and I keep hearing you both say “ You can do hard things”. It is your videos that are getting me through. Now I am picturing myself travelling the world for the first time after I am well and will have you both to thank for that. Sending all the love❤️❤️
Melissa, you've got this girl! You are strong and you can do everything you put your mind into. You'll get better and you'll enjoy the amazing things this world has to offer! We're with you
some of the nicest; genuine and most humble people ive ever seen; proud of yall for accomplishing the swim; well deserved. their reaction to the swim afterwards was legendary haha.
Everytime you guys push yourselves to the limit I always think there’s no farther that you can go - and you always prove me wrong. You two are incredible, not only doing these challenges but also filming them at the same time and we’re all very thankful for the hard work you put into every single video!
We literally held our breath the entire time while watching this! You guys never cease to amaze us! Always leaping beyond your comfort zones and making the impossible look like so much fun!! Your energy is unmatched!!!❤
As an experienced triathlete, this is not an easy task. It's more than just the physical training, it's also being mentally prepared and ready for this type of challenge. In the past, I've completed multiple triathlons, including a triathlon in the San Francisco bay (open water) but have always been hesitant to do the Alcatraz swim. Kudos to you guys
My grandfather spent some time as a prisoner in Alcatraz. I would love to go one day to see his cell and how he lived. Btw, my kids love watching your adventures! Thank you for providing wholesome content for the whole family!
@@sackettfamily4685 His crime was going MIA followed by hijacking a car and kidnapping. All this to get home to his pregnant wife! He ended up in Leavenworth, but he tried to escape, so they sent him to Alcatraz.
As soon as everyone started to cheer you on I started crying. I literally cried. You guys have build such an amazing support system around you ! You’re both are truly amazing and I can never explain how much I look up to you both.💗 Thank you for sharing both your ups and downs, you make me want to persevere hard and love harder!
FUN FACT: I learnt this when visiting Alcatraz... prisoners got hot showers (it was one of the very few or even the only prison that did this) so the difference between the water temperature of the shower and the temperature of the bay would be greater. This made it even harder for them to make that deadly swim!
The memories of this life you guys are creating is just incredible. I love everything you guys are doing and its truly inspiring. Running my first NYC marathon in 2023 because of Nate! I am just so happy to know you both, even if its from the screen.
Bay Area native and I have swam since I was 5 years old. I know people who have done the Escape From Alcatraz swim, but the cold water / current scares the crap outta me. Even when I was in my best swimming shape, I had no desire to do that lol. Major kudos to you for facing your fears, making swimmers like me feel like a WIMP. So happy you got to visit our city... come back again and see the other great things this city has to offer!!
Yea also there's no way they got all that way past all those hurdles to just dies there. They knew what they was facing and was prepared, they weren't idiots
This is amazing! I signed up for swim lessons since one of my goals for myself is to learn to swim (and I finally got over the embarrassment of learning to swim as an adult) and I’m kind of nervous, but if you guys can conquer swimming from ALCATRAZ I’m sure I can conquer the local pool 💪🏿 Love your videos! 💕
Love to hear that you're getting into swimming... Kudos!! Once you gain some confidence, head out this way and let's get you swimming open water -- maybe even your own Alcatraz Escape!!
Coming from a competitive swimmer, I personally have to fold my swim cap up to hear my coach but it is designed to be over your ears but when that happened, water gets in easier so I guess it’s all about options. I love you guys
As an open water swimmer, I feel like it’s really important for everyone to realize that Kara and Nate were able to do that without swim training because (a) they are super fit and experienced with facing intense physical and endurance challenges and (b) they had a safety team entirely focused on them who continually coached them all the way
This is insane. I could not even imagine. As this is one of my biggest fears simply just being knee deep in water, I really cannot imagine! Y’all are living life to the fullest and it’s so inspiring!!!!!
Aww. The cheering crowd on the beach, cheering you guys on was amazing. Wow! You did it! Constantly challenging yourselves and succeeding. 🎉🎉❤️❤️❤️ On to the next adventure.
My wife has made this swim during the Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon. She said, it was fun and wasn’t that bad. Check out the ice miler. Those people are crazy.
Just when I was thinking, " Oh, these two are just plain nuts!", you do it again. So enamored by your zest for adventure and love of life. I pray that you will always be safe. Lots of hugs and luv ya big, big bunches!
So happy I was there to help capture the momentous attempt and cheer you on from shore!! Congrats! (Also, you’ve inspired me to do the swim… but I think I’ll train first lol)
As an professional open water swimmer, i gotta say they did amazing! Doing this distance in that time is mind blowing for me if you dont train for it. Moreover i feel like a lot of people who are doing that are underestimating the salty water and the temperature, because even if you are moving your hands will go numb after some time and if you panic in that stage during the swim you will be in mortal danger.
Lets be honest, we never really saw them doing the whole swim. It was edited into a 6 minute clip. Did they really do it without hopping onto the boat for a breather & warm-up?
@@GusMac6129 seriously? Why assume the worst with no shred of evidence, when they’ve proven themselves in physical challenges time and time again? And you can clearly see the gradual procession towards shore in all the clips.
@@GusMac6129 lol I see you lack common sense 😂 you can see them gradually approaching shore in all of the clips. Are you insinuating they got back on the boat for like 10 seconds between each of those shots and jumped back in? Lmao that would be much harder to get back in the water every time. Kara even said she won’t get back in the water if she’s getting on the boat. Also, this company specifically specializes in helping people swim from Alcatraz to SF. I doubt they’d have them keep getting on off on off their boat.
@@LunaVioletta7 I may lack common sense, but at least my grammar is readable. It is not easy trying to decipher what you type, but I will give it a shot. My understanding is, you have no idea how editing works on a video? My understanding is, you believe everything you see and hear. Without question. My understanding is, you cannot swim. My understanding is, you are what i call a mark. Happy to help.
What a fun video! Years ago I did the Alcatraz Triathlon and I can tell you; swimming with a bunch of motivated athletes makes the swim easier. At least it did for me.
I cried so hard when you two hit the beach! I'm so happy for you! I sea swim here in the UK all year round in just a swim suit. The feeling of accomplishment after a dip in the sea is amazing!
I literally jumped out of my chair and scared my dog lol when you reached the finish. It was such an inspiration to see you both face the challenge and Nate's fear of swimming in an unknown. I wish you could feel the emotions I did once both of you hugged and realized you did it and did it together. ❤❤
I seriously started crying with Kara when y'all reached the beach! Incredible how many people from this community showed up to cheer y'all on. It's so inspiring to see you guys take on these physical challenges and overcome your fears!
I have to say the direction this channel is going towards it's an amazing one.....i used to watch there travel videos but now watching these fitness challenge is welcome change....as a person gets older they have to take care of there body..kara and nate are able to do that whilst making it look cool😍😍😍👍
I don’t ever comment, though I’ve watched all of y’all’s videos and absolutely love you guys. That said, WOOHOO!!! With all that you guys have been through recently, you’re overcoming the odds and proving to yourselves over and over again that you do hard things! Kara, I was crying with you as I watched Nate get closer to the finish line. I loved watching your journey, Nate, and you had the absolute best team ever! Congrats, Nate (and Kara, and team)! P.S. Pop is awesome. You’re loved by so many, Nate ❤️
As someone who swims in the san fransisco bay around 20-30 times a year, towards September when the water is warm and if you hit a nice day where the water is still it's such an amazing experience. Being able to take off your goggles and look around and the view while treading out in the middle of a vast bay is so incredible.
Absolutely speechless! This was some experience, pushing yourselves WAY past your comfort zones and into a new chapter! Bravo! Thank you for being a great example, I have been going outside of my comfort zone because of you guys! Keep it up!
So many cool experiences are just on the other side of fear. Facing fears and continuing to challenge yourselves along your journey is inspiring! Trying to chase my own adventures and travels right now continuing to get outside my comfort zone.
I’ve been watching a long time. This one got to me, I really felt for you I got a little emotional. You two are truly amazing people. Just think of the stories you’ll tell your children & grandchildren. You’ve done more in a few years than majority of people do their entire lifetime. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
GOD'S STANDARD FOR HEAVEN IS PERFECTION AND ONLY JESUS (THE SON OF GOD/GOD IN THE FLESH) LIVED THAT PERFECT LIFE! HE LAID DOWN HIS LIFE & TOOK THE WRATH OF THE FATHER ON THE CROSS FOR YOUR SINS! GOD IS JUST SO HE MUST PUNISH SIN & HE IS HOLY SO NO SIN CAN ENTER HIS KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. IF YOU ARE IN CHRIST ON JUDGEMENT DAY GOD WILL SEE YOU AS HIS PERFECT SON (SINLESS SINCE YOUR SINS ARE COVERED BY JESUS' OFFERING). YOU CAN ALSO CHOOSE TO REJECT JESUS' GIFT/SACRIFICE & PAY FOR YOUR OWN SIN WITH DEATH (HELL) BUT THAT SEEMS PRETTY FOOLISH! GOD SEES & HEARS EVERYTHING YOU HAVE SAID & DONE. YOU WONT WIN AN ARGUMENT WITH HIM & YOU CANT DEFEND ANY OF YOUR SINS TO HIM. YOU'RE NOT A GOOD PERSON, I'M NOT A GOOD PERSON... ONLY GOD IS GOOD! WE'RE ALL GUILTY WITHOUT ACCEPTING JESUS' SACRIFICE FOR OUR SINS! MUHAMMAD DIDN'T DIE FOR YOUR SINS, BUDDHA DIDN'T DIE FOR YOUR SINS, NO PASTOR/NO PRIEST/NO SAINT/NO ANCESTOR DIED FOR YOUR SINS, MARY DIDN'T, THE POPE DIDN'T EITHER, NO IDOLS OR FALSE gods DIED FOR YOUR SINS, NO MUSICIAN OR CELEBRITY DIED FOR YOUR SINS, NO INFLUENCER OR UA-cam STAR DIED FOR YOUR SINS, NO SCIENTIST OR POLITICIAN DIED FOR YOUR SINS, NO ATHLETE OR ACTOR DIED FOR YOUR SINS! STOP IDOLIZING & WORSHIPING THESE PEOPLE! JESUS CHRIST ALONE DIED FOR YOUR SINS & WAS RESURRECTED FROM THE GRAVE! HE IS ALIVE & COMING BACK VERY VERY SOON WITH JUDGEMENT (THESE ARE END TIMES)! PREPARE YOURSELVES, TURN FROM SIN & RUN TO JESUS! HE KNOWS YOUR PAIN & TROUBLES, HE WANTS TO HEAL & RESTORE YOU! TALK TO HIM LIKE A BEST FRIEND! ASK HIM TO REVEAL HIMSELF TO YOU & HELP YOU TO BELIEVE IF YOU DOUBT! DON'T WAIT TO CRY OUT! NO ONE IS PROMISED TOMORROW! HE LONGS FOR YOU TO INVITE HIM IN, HE LOVES YOU MORE THAN ANY PERSON EVER COULD, HE CREATED YOU! Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."-John 14:6 "But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven."-Matthew 10:33 “For the wages of sin is death (hell), but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord”-Romans 6:23
idk why but this brought me to tears LOL having lived here for almost 30 years (born and raised), i've never set foot on alcatraz. great video guys, and congrats on the extraordinary feat!
This video was SO AWESOME! It made me cry when y’all got to the beach when everyone was there cheering for you. It’s so cool that you faced your fears and did this. Hey, have y’all ever thought about hiking a long distance trail like the Appalachian Trail? I saw Nate wearing an AT buff in a video and it made me wonder if that had ever crossed your mind! I would love to watch a trail series. Keep up the awesome work! 💛
This videos timing was PERFECT! We were in SF a few days after you guys and went to Alcatraz for the first time, so seeing this after being there only a few weeks, just added so much to this video. Because I KNOW how cold it and windy it was, and how that distance looked so far from the island. Amazing job guys, congrats!
you guys are a serious inspiration, been watching for years the ups and downs you have and fight through, i hope i meet someone to do things like this with, all the best to you two, watching from cape breton, nova scotia canada!
Never been on your channel and just watched this video. When you came out making it to the shore I just started crying. Watching you accomplish something you didn’t think you could do and beat those negative thought and kept pushing through just helps me on my fitness journey after having a baby. Just want to say thank you universe for putting your video in front of me to encourage my own journey for both my husband and I. ❤
You guys are amazing! I am so proud of you! I don’t even know you and I had tears in my eyes as though you are my own children. I could never do what you did. What wonderful memories both of you are making. Thanks for sharing with all of us.
I don’t know if Kara still edits these videos, but I work in the film industry, and they are professional quality. They are edited exceptionally. They tell the story in a seamless and entertaining way. Drama in the right place. Comedy in the right place. Great inserts and montages. Well done.
If I understand correctly, they outsource the initial run-through of footage, but Kara still fully puts together the videos. She posts about editing on Instagram Stories most weeks.
So proud of you guys! This was such a great video and such a rollercoaster of emotions, excitement that another video is up, anxiousness as I watched you battle your fears as you swam and tears of relief as you finished with sweet supporters cheering you on. Can't wait to see your next adventure!
I’m not sure it’s an “irrational” fear - swimming in deep, dark, murky waters with strong currents and sharks. Seems rather reasonable to have concerns. Also important to be fit and have support as others have commented. But good on you both for doing something so challenging! But maybe don’t do it again says the mom in me;)
You guys amaze me!! Talk about a confidence booster! You guys always get yourself into situations that you are not fully prepared for and don't train for, and yet somehow, you pull it off. That is definitely something to be proud of. Congratulations on this achievement and the many others that came before!
As a 55th birthday challenge, I swam a mile and a half in open water in the Caribbean. The only difference was the water temperature was 76° Congrats guys.
Hey Kara and Nate I researched The three men escaping Alcatraz this year I found that they did escape. They found a picture of two brothers and used facial recognition to find out that they were the Anglin brothers. Later on John Anglin sent a letter to the police asking for help because he was sick and in that letter he said that they did escape.
Wow..!!! You two are incredible. You are LIVING Life to the fullest. SF is just a hop skip and jump from me…wish I would have been there to cheer you on. At the end when you two hugged on the beach I started crying. I could feel your joy and relief lol 😂 Way to go. I look forward to seeing your next adventure…. You crazy kids 😂love you both
After watching many of your difficult challengers you both put yourself through I love it when you get to relax and indulge yourselves.You deserve it! May you continue to have many more amazing adventures for us to cheer you on.
I cried when Kara hit the beach and honestly I think these are my favorite videos of theirs. When they are faced with a big challenge, and they overcome it every time. The world needs this right now. Thank y’all💗
Just watching this video is giving me so much anxiety right now. But good on you two. No matter how crazy I think some of what y’all do is, I still love watching every journey and adventure. Congratulations!!
GOD'S STANDARD FOR HEAVEN IS PERFECTION AND ONLY JESUS (THE SON OF GOD/GOD IN THE FLESH) LIVED THAT PERFECT LIFE! HE LAID DOWN HIS LIFE & TOOK THE WRATH OF THE FATHER ON THE CROSS FOR YOUR SINS! GOD IS JUST SO HE MUST PUNISH SIN & HE IS HOLY SO NO SIN CAN ENTER HIS KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. IF YOU ARE IN CHRIST ON JUDGEMENT DAY GOD WILL SEE YOU AS HIS PERFECT SON (SINLESS SINCE YOUR SINS ARE COVERED BY JESUS' OFFERING). YOU CAN ALSO CHOOSE TO REJECT JESUS' GIFT/SACRIFICE & PAY FOR YOUR OWN SIN WITH DEATH (HELL) BUT THAT SEEMS PRETTY FOOLISH! GOD SEES & HEARS EVERYTHING YOU HAVE SAID & DONE. YOU WONT WIN AN ARGUMENT WITH HIM & YOU CANT DEFEND ANY OF YOUR SINS TO HIM. YOU'RE NOT A GOOD PERSON, I'M NOT A GOOD PERSON... ONLY GOD IS GOOD! WE'RE ALL GUILTY WITHOUT ACCEPTING JESUS' SACRIFICE FOR OUR SINS! MUHAMMAD DIDN'T DIE FOR YOUR SINS, BUDDHA DIDN'T DIE FOR YOUR SINS, NO PASTOR/NO PRIEST/NO SAINT/NO ANCESTOR DIED FOR YOUR SINS, MARY DIDN'T, THE POPE DIDN'T EITHER, NO IDOLS OR FALSE gods DIED FOR YOUR SINS, NO MUSICIAN OR CELEBRITY DIED FOR YOUR SINS, NO INFLUENCER OR UA-cam STAR DIED FOR YOUR SINS, NO SCIENTIST OR POLITICIAN DIED FOR YOUR SINS, NO ATHLETE OR ACTOR DIED FOR YOUR SINS! STOP IDOLIZING & WORSHIPING THESE PEOPLE! JESUS CHRIST ALONE DIED FOR YOUR SINS & WAS RESURRECTED FROM THE GRAVE! HE IS ALIVE & COMING BACK VERY VERY SOON WITH JUDGEMENT (THESE ARE END TIMES)! PREPARE YOURSELVES, TURN FROM SIN & RUN TO JESUS! HE KNOWS YOUR PAIN & TROUBLES, HE WANTS TO HEAL & RESTORE YOU! TALK TO HIM LIKE A BEST FRIEND! ASK HIM TO REVEAL HIMSELF TO YOU & HELP YOU TO BELIEVE IF YOU DOUBT! DON'T WAIT TO CRY OUT! NO ONE IS PROMISED TOMORROW! HE LONGS FOR YOU TO INVITE HIM IN, HE LOVES YOU MORE THAN ANY PERSON EVER COULD, HE CREATED YOU! Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."-John 14:6 "But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven."-Matthew 10:33 “For the wages of sin is death (hell), but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord”-Romans 6:23
When I workout @the gym, I always think about how you both have such drive & determination and that helps me finish no matter how tired I am. Thank you both for that. ❤
My uncle told us that we could theoretically walk across a lake to another island which was about a quarter mile! We ended up swimming the whole thing and I did struggle even as an experienced swimmer so you all are great!
I just watched it today, and I found myself cheering them on. I also cried a bit as they got closer to the shore. Well done Kara and Nate, I am so proud of you.
This man has proved everyone that he can entertain anyone without using derogatory words love you work❤️❤️subah subah apka vlog dekhakar achha lagta hai,,
That was crazy. The level of natural athleticism you both have is amazing. You never did any real open water swims and you attempted this? Sure, mental game will take you far, but only just so far...It's incredibly impressive you were able to do this. I do worry about risks you may take to keep upping the game, either because you are addicted to seeking your breaking point or because you feel like you need to do it for the channel.
I did the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. During the swim, I was bumped twice by what I can only assume was a sea lion, but at the time all I could think about were the great whites EVERYONE told me were in the bay. I’ve never swam as fast as a did in my life or ever since.
Omg!!! what an adventure that is I am all teary I feel so PROUD of you Kara & Nate it looked really hard, scary and soo cold. But you guys did it!!! I loved watching this journey. You have another subscriber Love Australia xx
For me who often gets up at 4.30am to swim miles before school in cold,open water this looks easy but, for people who have very little open water experience this is a massive challenedge and they did really well to eachieve this! keap up the good work guys. ❤
I'm a long distance swimmer as well but I used to do it in lakes. I did however get advanced certification for SCUBA in the bay area water so I know how cold it is..
Just found this channel yesterday & I’ve been glued to you guys videos since. I feel like I’m watching a more personal travel channel show. Amazing work on the challenges you guys do. You guys are crazy strong and fit and I’m astonished at how you guys do these challenges even as first timers! Love love love the editing on these videos as well. Sending so much love! Keep it up!
As an open water swimmer, I feel like it’s really important for everyone to realize that Kara and Nate were able to do that without swim training because (a) they are super fit and experienced with facing intense physical and endurance challenges and (b) they had a safety team entirely focused on them who continually coached them all the way to the beach. I say this because every year there are an awful lot of underprepared swimmers who attempt the Alcatraz swim in big races or group swims who need rescuing. If you cannot go into this in the same conditions as you just saw in this video, don’t give up on ever doing the swim but definitely postpone and TRAIN first.
Now imagine how the men from the prison did this and how desperate they must’ve been to escape. No training, no wetsuits and probably poor nutritional diet for the duration of their stay in the prison.
Insane
This should be the top comment
Why not try it with flippers first ? But...awesome episode. Plus,I'd backstroke/float to catch my breath...that's how I passed my scuba test(long time ago).
Ditto this. Also not shown: when you swim in a large event, there is the additional chaos of hundreds of other bodies churning up the water around you or even swimming over you. One year, we swam through a school of jellyfish and a few people around me got stung and panicked. Thank goodness for the kayakers. Nothing beats that moment of calm before the start though when you're bobbing up and down off Alcatraz with the GG Bridge in the distance. What a feeling. :)
Kudos! :) Thanks for noticing and commenting about this. We were the pilots and escorts for Kara and Nate's swim. I should point out that earlier this year we put together a prep plan for Kara and Nate, which included a practice swim, etc. Due to their schedule, it did not work as planned, but since we had angel swimmers and we shifted the date to a day when the ebb (current) was lighter, conditions were such that we felt we had a good chance for their attempt to be a success. The safety of swimmers is absolutely paramount to us, and with 18+ years of San Francisco open water experience, we managed things pretty tightly. Our large group swims here definitely have much to be desired, which is why we only offer small groups/solo swims and vet all of our swimmers before taking them out. Training and preparation are also very important, as you point out. Our thanks go out to Nate and Kara for listening to our request that safety be a priority in this video. We all have a responsibility to keep open water swimming safe and enjoyable. Thanks again! Enjoy!
As a Bay Area native it’s hard to express how insane this is. The SF Bay is such a beast! Amazing job you two. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I am too and could never do this swim!
Amen Zak. The current and choppy waves around the island get crazy at times.
I couldn’t agree more. I have lived in the SF Bay Area my entire life. I am aware of the swim club but have not once wanted to swim in the SF Bay. I would rather motor or sail in the SF Bay . You amazingly well!
Seriously. I put my feet in the water and felt like dying. Can’t imagine swimming in it. Grant it, it was February but seasons don’t seem to matter there.
OMG! Yes, I can't believe it. That bay is no joke.
My uncle does channel swimming. He swam from Southampton UK all the way to Calais in France. It took him 6 hours non stop. He does this every year and also did this once while fighting cancer.
Most of all he did it for the Cancer trust UK.
*Proud of you guys* xoxo
I'd love to be Leanne.Host is my idol. Hes the person I aspire to be, hes my light of day
What an amazing Uncle you have. You must be so proud x
@@nomadmomofficial I am incredibly proud of him. He is free of cancer now & he's actually planning on doing another Channel swim again very soon 🙏
6 hours ? Damn how does he do that
@@Summertime2_swim float swim float and just a bunch of training for endurance and stamina u wouldn’t believe what our body can do if we have the proper knowledge 🙏🏽
My husband and I did this swim last weekend inspired by this video. We are not swimmers but trained for about 5 months for this. I can honestly say everything you were feeling during the swim was 100% accurate. It was definitely the most difficult feat we have ever done but what an experience!! Thanks for the inspiration!!!
but prisoners cant train for it.
I consider myself a pretty great swimmer, the fact that these two did this challenge with very minimal preparation/training is very impressive to me.
The waves pulling you back, the cold water, exhaustion, the adrenaline etc. Respect Kara and Nate and congratulations on this achievement!
Seriously! and the pacific ocean is no joke, I've gotten pulled by those currents and it's terrifying. What they just did is super impressive.
yes, very impressive
Just because they did it don’t mean you can 😃
Can we just realize that two persons are in there without the swimsuit, already smiling and filming while they are swimming and they keep doing that the whole time. I mean... the real heroes :)
The water is so cold I just don’t understand
Most people would not make it
This is the comment I was in search of
Did they mention their names? I did not have time to watch every minute, but skipped through, and they should have introduced them and gave them the credit they deserve.. NO WETSUITS?!
@@Joshua_Peller I have swam in water that cool and it’s honestly kind of like a cold shower or an ice bath. You get used to it and it starts to feel good to an extent. However, I’ve never swam across an open channel before on a windy day. So, that might be different
I love that Kara made it to the beach first. And how sweet of local fans to show up on the landing to cheer you on. That made me teary. You all are alone so much of your travels.
The guys who escaped prison. The adrenalin, The desperation, The smell of freedom, The thought of being caught and brought back.. All those things combined. They definitely had to have made it
Or they had an adrenaline dump, drowned, and then were eaten by sharks. But sure, let's imagine the life long criminals made a superhuman swim in freezing cold water with no training, and lived happily ever after in Costa Rica
@@tylerhall7727 every ocean not that cold 😂 y’all use that word too loosely now
@@appledapple1899i dont think u understand how fit prisoners get
@@tylerhall7727 Wrong, the bodies were never found and the women that did the swim made it. Doubting Thomas you are with zero proof. Why do you think that way?
@@tylerhall7727 Look up the actual temperatures of the water. They are the same as Lake Washington in Washington State during the summer time, where you will find hundreds to thousands of people swimming in. Washington is also home to many other lakes much much colder. In the 50-60F water that surrounds Alcatraz you could survive well over 5 hours and not succumb to hypothermia.
I grew up swimming in lake/rivers MUCH MUCH colder than Alcatraz water. If they drowned, it was due to exhaustion from the tides.
As a competitive swimmer, when Nate asked if the ears went in or out of the swim cap, I am severely happy that Kara corrected him.
I know right? So funny.. wouldn’t a dry suit have been better?
One he got on the boat, we straightened out all of those questions! Lol.
Yeewwww!
Been waiting for this one. Murky water, claustrophobic wetsuits, hypothermia!
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Cheers to La Vagabonde! Oui Oui!
“Incroyable”
GOD'S STANDARD FOR HEAVEN IS PERFECTION AND ONLY JESUS (THE SON OF GOD/GOD IN THE FLESH) LIVED THAT PERFECT LIFE! HE LAID DOWN HIS LIFE & TOOK THE WRATH OF THE FATHER ON THE CROSS FOR YOUR SINS! GOD IS JUST SO HE MUST PUNISH SIN & HE IS HOLY SO NO SIN CAN ENTER HIS KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. IF YOU ARE IN CHRIST ON JUDGEMENT DAY GOD WILL SEE YOU AS HIS PERFECT SON (SINLESS SINCE YOUR SINS ARE COVERED BY JESUS' OFFERING). YOU CAN ALSO CHOOSE TO REJECT JESUS' GIFT/SACRIFICE & PAY FOR YOUR OWN SIN WITH DEATH (HELL) BUT THAT SEEMS PRETTY FOOLISH! GOD SEES & HEARS EVERYTHING YOU HAVE SAID & DONE. YOU WONT WIN AN ARGUMENT WITH HIM & YOU CANT DEFEND ANY OF YOUR SINS TO HIM. YOU'RE NOT A GOOD PERSON, I'M NOT A GOOD PERSON... ONLY GOD IS GOOD! WE'RE ALL GUILTY WITHOUT ACCEPTING JESUS' SACRIFICE FOR OUR SINS!
MUHAMMAD DIDN'T DIE FOR YOUR SINS, BUDDHA DIDN'T DIE FOR YOUR SINS, NO PASTOR/NO PRIEST/NO SAINT/NO ANCESTOR DIED FOR YOUR SINS, MARY DIDN'T, THE POPE DIDN'T EITHER, NO IDOLS OR FALSE gods DIED FOR YOUR SINS, NO MUSICIAN OR CELEBRITY DIED FOR YOUR SINS, NO INFLUENCER OR UA-cam STAR DIED FOR YOUR SINS, NO SCIENTIST OR POLITICIAN DIED FOR YOUR SINS, NO ATHLETE OR ACTOR DIED FOR YOUR SINS! STOP IDOLIZING & WORSHIPING THESE PEOPLE!
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I’d love to see y’all rank all the physical challenges you have done (this, rag brai, Everest base camp, etc.) from easiest to hardest, I think it would be so interesting! Especially since you guys always say whatever you’re doing is the hardest thing you’ve done!
I agree, that would be cool!
Yes!! This would be such a good video!
@@al9017 true... its more of a financial challenge if you ask me lmao
This one made me cry. Seeing Kara walk up on that beach and the cheering crowd....I felt every emotion with them.
The people who showed up at the beach to cheer you on…just….❤️😭❤️…all the feels! So wonderful!
@Shallyine agreed! Hello from Poland and my lifestyle and freedom channel 😀
As someone who has done an Ironman I can not explain to you guys how rough and difficult this is. So glad you guys had people with you I was terrified you were doing it alone. Always better to overcome your fears so love that you did this! Now that you did this Nate you have to do an ironman bro! Would love to train you free of charge just hit me up!
👏🏽👏🏽 would love to see them do iron man!
Train me free of charge please
I love how every time y’all do a physical challenge you’re always so nervous and not prepared like, at all, lol but you always finish strong and never quit! And you’re always so proud and glad you did it. So fun to watch AND inspiring!
stop seeking comfort is the one saying I always hear successful people do....and success can mean many different things......humans gravitate towards easy, cozy and comfortable.....that is not the way to push yourself towards higher levels
While visiting Alcatraz we watched a Great White Shark consume a California Sea Lion less than 10 yards from the shore line of the island. My fear would not be the cold water, wind, or even the current. Im glad the swimmers made it safely!
yep, a total no go swim zone - more than a yikes! hopefully, the guy in the boat had some type of sonar monitoring for large moving objects in the water? grew up on the west coast and have seen more sharks off the coast while sailing than I can count. Love Kara and Nate; so glad they made it safely to shore in very cold dark pacific waters.
No you didn’t.
@@sassyfrass4295 there's no sharks you don't realisevhow cold it is! 😂
@@negan2747 white sharks love cold water.
@@sassyfrass4295 I guarantee it that you won't see any sharks there
Having been to Alcatraz, this swim seems crazy hard. Especially with the temperature of the water and all the waves hitting you in the face. You guys did an amazing job! I have not clicked on one of your video's faster then this one because it was somewhere i have actually been. Love you guys.
I dont know how to swim. U think using floaties counts completing this challenge
It's not that hard if you train for it. Thousands of people can't be wrong.
@@cherylpalen1112 i hope dolphins will help me
@@cupidok2768 no dolphins sighted in the ten times I have crossed...seals though!
@@cherylpalen1112 where there's seals there's shark... this is scary
When Kara reach to the shore, I have to admit I have tears coming out my eyes. lol
I know this is a very difficult challenge, but seeing the people there to support you all and you two finally make it to the shore, you did it!! Glad you guys didn’t die on us. lol
I cried so hard when I heard the cheering! 😭
i was crying too!
oh no! i thought it's just me 😭
Hi guys. I’ve watched you since 2016. I have to say I hear you in my head every day. I’m going through some pretty tough medicinal stuff right now and I keep hearing you both say “ You can do hard things”. It is your videos that are getting me through. Now I am picturing myself travelling the world for the first time after I am well and will have you both to thank for that. Sending all the love❤️❤️
I'd love to be Leanne.Host is my idol. Hes the person I aspire to be, hes my light of day
You're gonna do it, Melissa. I just subscribed to your channel so that I can see your travel videos once you are well.
You can do it Melissa!!! I subscribed to your channel as well. Can not wait for you to travel the world, because you will!!!!
Have you read Glennon Doyle's book, Untamed? That's where that saying comes from.
Melissa, you've got this girl! You are strong and you can do everything you put your mind into. You'll get better and you'll enjoy the amazing things this world has to offer! We're with you
some of the nicest; genuine and most humble people ive ever seen; proud of yall for accomplishing the swim; well deserved. their reaction to the swim afterwards was legendary haha.
Everytime you guys push yourselves to the limit I always think there’s no farther that you can go - and you always prove me wrong. You two are incredible, not only doing these challenges but also filming them at the same time and we’re all very thankful for the hard work you put into every single video!
Yes! Very inspirational to watch and to help me push beyond my imagined limitations.
Awe I teared up hearing the group cheering and seeing yall finish!!! 😊💞 so proud of you guys for conquering fears!!! 👍🏼👏🏼💪🏼
I'd love to be Leanne.Host is my idol. Hes the person I aspire to be, hes my light of day
Omg, me too 😂
It's a tad unfortunate this is currently the top comment. Spoiler alert!
Sweet comment though.
Me too! 🥲 Well done, Kara and Nate! 🎉💥
Me too!!! ❤️❤️❤️
We literally held our breath the entire time while watching this! You guys never cease to amaze us! Always leaping beyond your comfort zones and making the impossible look like so much fun!! Your energy is unmatched!!!❤
I'd love to be Leanne.Host is my idol. Hes the person I aspire to be, hes my light of day
I would have never done that it’s my biggest fear.
You dufus! If you had literally held your breath whilst watching the video you'd be dead. Try looking up the meaning of LITERALLY!
So true😌🙏😽❤
how did you make it holding ur breath? secrets please lol
As an experienced triathlete, this is not an easy task. It's more than just the physical training, it's also being mentally prepared and ready for this type of challenge. In the past, I've completed multiple triathlons, including a triathlon in the San Francisco bay (open water) but have always been hesitant to do the Alcatraz swim. Kudos to you guys
My grandfather spent some time as a prisoner in Alcatraz. I would love to go one day to see his cell and how he lived. Btw, my kids love watching your adventures! Thank you for providing wholesome content for the whole family!
100% agree on the quality clean content!
I have lived in the bay area for 48 years and finally made it to Alcatraz last year. It’s a great tour. You need to go!!
some gpa! what crime?
@@sackettfamily4685 His crime was going MIA followed by hijacking a car and kidnapping. All this to get home to his pregnant wife! He ended up in Leavenworth, but he tried to escape, so they sent him to Alcatraz.
As soon as everyone started to cheer you on I started crying. I literally cried. You guys have build such an amazing support system around you ! You’re both are truly amazing and I can never explain how much I look up to you both.💗 Thank you for sharing both your ups and downs, you make me want to persevere hard and love harder!
MEEEE, too!!!
Abby cried too!
Cried pretty hard lol
Me toooooo
Waaah I'm not the only one 😭
FUN FACT: I learnt this when visiting Alcatraz... prisoners got hot showers (it was one of the very few or even the only prison that did this) so the difference between the water temperature of the shower and the temperature of the bay would be greater. This made it even harder for them to make that deadly swim!
@cnmmd qiuoo very strange indeed
DEADLY??? I HAVE TO SWIM THAT TODAY
@@urmomg6522 really?
@@dman7497 YEAH AND IM TERRIFYED im doing it with my friends my parents are like "dont you think your too young" and i was like "yeah"
That's super interesting! Thank you for sharing 😊
Can we also applaud that one dude who swam without a wet suit and filming at the same time lol
😂😂
The memories of this life you guys are creating is just incredible. I love everything you guys are doing and its truly inspiring. Running my first NYC marathon in 2023 because of Nate! I am just so happy to know you both, even if its from the screen.
Bay Area native and I have swam since I was 5 years old. I know people who have done the Escape From Alcatraz swim, but the cold water / current scares the crap outta me. Even when I was in my best swimming shape, I had no desire to do that lol. Major kudos to you for facing your fears, making swimmers like me feel like a WIMP. So happy you got to visit our city... come back again and see the other great things this city has to offer!!
Those guys who escaped definitely made it on adrenaline. It looked far easier than I had previously thought.
Yea also there's no way they got all that way past all those hurdles to just dies there. They knew what they was facing and was prepared, they weren't idiots
Good assertion . Also I'm assuming they escaped & swam obviously in the nighttime...
@@alejandroblanco2071
there is 0 chance they survived that swim.
@@retrorampage9015 how is there 0 chance, if they were fit plus adrenaline pumping they could have made it, theres a chance they coulda done it
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You guys inspire me every week to get out there, face my fears, and try something new!
This is amazing! I signed up for swim lessons since one of my goals for myself is to learn to swim (and I finally got over the embarrassment of learning to swim as an adult) and I’m kind of nervous, but if you guys can conquer swimming from ALCATRAZ I’m sure I can conquer the local pool 💪🏿 Love your videos! 💕
Love to hear that you're getting into swimming... Kudos!! Once you gain some confidence, head out this way and let's get you swimming open water -- maybe even your own Alcatraz Escape!!
It's never embarrassing to learn a skill that could easily save your life one day.
I am 39 yet I don’t know how swim. I want to learn before I die:)
@@tsewangbetter Never too late!
congratulations! so happy for you! have a great time swimming in the pool. ❤️
Coming from a competitive swimmer, I personally have to fold my swim cap up to hear my coach but it is designed to be over your ears but when that happened, water gets in easier so I guess it’s all about options. I love you guys
I'd love to be Leanne.Host is my idol. Hes the person I aspire to be, hes my light of day
As an open water swimmer, I feel like it’s really important for everyone to realize that Kara and Nate were able to do that without swim training because (a) they are super fit and experienced with facing intense physical and endurance challenges and (b) they had a safety team entirely focused on them who continually coached them all the way
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Let’s take a moment to appreciate Kara & Nate and their hard work, especially during times like these. Bravo! 👍👍👍
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@@thefloribbean Amen! Blessings from Poland 🇵🇱 and my lifestyle and freedom channel!!
This is insane. I could not even imagine. As this is one of my biggest fears simply just being knee deep in water, I really cannot imagine! Y’all are living life to the fullest and it’s so inspiring!!!!!
Aww. The cheering crowd on the beach, cheering you guys on was amazing. Wow! You did it! Constantly challenging yourselves and succeeding. 🎉🎉❤️❤️❤️ On to the next adventure.
Hi Caroline how're you doing and your family hope they're all doing great
My wife has made this swim during the Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon. She said, it was fun and wasn’t that bad. Check out the ice miler. Those people are crazy.
Just when I was thinking, " Oh, these two are just plain nuts!", you do it again. So enamored by your zest for adventure and love of life. I pray that you will always be safe. Lots of hugs and luv ya big, big bunches!
So happy I was there to help capture the momentous attempt and cheer you on from shore!! Congrats! (Also, you’ve inspired me to do the swim… but I think I’ll train first lol)
I was thinking the same thing!
Agreed!!
As an professional open water swimmer, i gotta say they did amazing! Doing this distance in that time is mind blowing for me if you dont train for it. Moreover i feel like a lot of people who are doing that are underestimating the salty water and the temperature, because even if you are moving your hands will go numb after some time and if you panic in that stage during the swim you will be in mortal danger.
Lets be honest, we never really saw them doing the whole swim. It was edited into a 6 minute clip. Did they really do it without hopping onto the boat for a breather & warm-up?
@@GusMac6129 seriously? Why assume the worst with no shred of evidence, when they’ve proven themselves in physical challenges time and time again? And you can clearly see the gradual procession towards shore in all the clips.
@@LunaVioletta7 Seriously? Why assume they have done it without a single shed of evidence? All i see is a 6 minute edited clip.
@@GusMac6129 lol I see you lack common sense 😂 you can see them gradually approaching shore in all of the clips. Are you insinuating they got back on the boat for like 10 seconds between each of those shots and jumped back in? Lmao that would be much harder to get back in the water every time. Kara even said she won’t get back in the water if she’s getting on the boat. Also, this company specifically specializes in helping people swim from Alcatraz to SF. I doubt they’d have them keep getting on off on off their boat.
@@LunaVioletta7
I may lack common sense, but at least my grammar is readable.
It is not easy trying to decipher what you type, but I will give it a shot.
My understanding is, you have no idea how editing works on a video?
My understanding is, you believe everything you see and hear. Without question.
My understanding is, you cannot swim.
My understanding is, you are what i call a mark.
Happy to help.
What a fun video! Years ago I did the Alcatraz Triathlon and I can tell you; swimming with a bunch of motivated athletes makes the swim easier. At least it did for me.
I cried so hard when you two hit the beach! I'm so happy for you!
I sea swim here in the UK all year round in just a swim suit. The feeling of accomplishment after a dip in the sea is amazing!
The pandemic period and years after has changed you both so much in an incredible way. So happy to get to watch your journey. All the best!
I literally jumped out of my chair and scared my dog lol when you reached the finish. It was such an inspiration to see you both face the challenge and Nate's fear of swimming in an unknown. I wish you could feel the emotions I did once both of you hugged and realized you did it and did it together. ❤❤
That was so incredibly amazing to watch!!! So proud of your resilience and drive to keep going.
49 year old man here… literally teared up watching you both finish and hug each other. So Rad you both do these things together ❤️
It is staged, you are so naive. You cry at your age? 🤣
I seriously started crying with Kara when y'all reached the beach! Incredible how many people from this community showed up to cheer y'all on. It's so inspiring to see you guys take on these physical challenges and overcome your fears!
I have to say the direction this channel is going towards it's an amazing one.....i used to watch there travel videos but now watching these fitness challenge is welcome change....as a person gets older they have to take care of there body..kara and nate are able to do that whilst making it look cool😍😍😍👍
I'd love to be Leanne.Host is my idol. Hes the person I aspire to be, hes my light of day.
100% agree! I've been stepping more out of my comfort zone because of them!
I don’t ever comment, though I’ve watched all of y’all’s videos and absolutely love you guys. That said, WOOHOO!!! With all that you guys have been through recently, you’re overcoming the odds and proving to yourselves over and over again that you do hard things! Kara, I was crying with you as I watched Nate get closer to the finish line. I loved watching your journey, Nate, and you had the absolute best team ever! Congrats, Nate (and Kara, and team)!
P.S. Pop is awesome. You’re loved by so many, Nate ❤️
Wow I did not read that
As someone who swims in the san fransisco bay around 20-30 times a year, towards September when the water is warm and if you hit a nice day where the water is still it's such an amazing experience. Being able to take off your goggles and look around and the view while treading out in the middle of a vast bay is so incredible.
Sharks?
Your consistency and quality of content never disappoints!
I'd love to be Leanne.Host is my idol. Hes the person I aspire to be, hes my light of day
Absolutely speechless! This was some experience, pushing yourselves WAY past your comfort zones and into a new chapter! Bravo! Thank you for being a great example, I have been going outside of my comfort zone because of you guys! Keep it up!
Awesome job guys well done!! Amazing achievement
So many cool experiences are just on the other side of fear. Facing fears and continuing to challenge yourselves along your journey is inspiring! Trying to chase my own adventures and travels right now continuing to get outside my comfort zone.
I’ve been watching a long time. This one got to me, I really felt for you I got a little emotional. You two are truly amazing people. Just think of the stories you’ll tell your children & grandchildren. You’ve done more in a few years than majority of people do their entire lifetime. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Can we also appreciate their creative thumbnails?! Always in awe!❤😍
This thumbnail is so cool!!!
Literally! Thumbnail game strong 💪🏽
Yess, they definitely need more credit on this creativity. Loving it
Awww thanks!!😁
GOD'S STANDARD FOR HEAVEN IS PERFECTION AND ONLY JESUS (THE SON OF GOD/GOD IN THE FLESH) LIVED THAT PERFECT LIFE! HE LAID DOWN HIS LIFE & TOOK THE WRATH OF THE FATHER ON THE CROSS FOR YOUR SINS! GOD IS JUST SO HE MUST PUNISH SIN & HE IS HOLY SO NO SIN CAN ENTER HIS KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. IF YOU ARE IN CHRIST ON JUDGEMENT DAY GOD WILL SEE YOU AS HIS PERFECT SON (SINLESS SINCE YOUR SINS ARE COVERED BY JESUS' OFFERING). YOU CAN ALSO CHOOSE TO REJECT JESUS' GIFT/SACRIFICE & PAY FOR YOUR OWN SIN WITH DEATH (HELL) BUT THAT SEEMS PRETTY FOOLISH! GOD SEES & HEARS EVERYTHING YOU HAVE SAID & DONE. YOU WONT WIN AN ARGUMENT WITH HIM & YOU CANT DEFEND ANY OF YOUR SINS TO HIM. YOU'RE NOT A GOOD PERSON, I'M NOT A GOOD PERSON... ONLY GOD IS GOOD! WE'RE ALL GUILTY WITHOUT ACCEPTING JESUS' SACRIFICE FOR OUR SINS!
MUHAMMAD DIDN'T DIE FOR YOUR SINS, BUDDHA DIDN'T DIE FOR YOUR SINS, NO PASTOR/NO PRIEST/NO SAINT/NO ANCESTOR DIED FOR YOUR SINS, MARY DIDN'T, THE POPE DIDN'T EITHER, NO IDOLS OR FALSE gods DIED FOR YOUR SINS, NO MUSICIAN OR CELEBRITY DIED FOR YOUR SINS, NO INFLUENCER OR UA-cam STAR DIED FOR YOUR SINS, NO SCIENTIST OR POLITICIAN DIED FOR YOUR SINS, NO ATHLETE OR ACTOR DIED FOR YOUR SINS! STOP IDOLIZING & WORSHIPING THESE PEOPLE!
JESUS CHRIST ALONE DIED FOR YOUR SINS & WAS RESURRECTED FROM THE GRAVE! HE IS ALIVE & COMING BACK VERY VERY SOON WITH JUDGEMENT (THESE ARE END TIMES)! PREPARE YOURSELVES, TURN FROM SIN & RUN TO JESUS! HE KNOWS YOUR PAIN & TROUBLES, HE WANTS TO HEAL & RESTORE YOU! TALK TO HIM LIKE A BEST FRIEND! ASK HIM TO REVEAL HIMSELF TO YOU & HELP YOU TO BELIEVE IF YOU DOUBT! DON'T WAIT TO CRY OUT! NO ONE IS PROMISED TOMORROW! HE LONGS FOR YOU TO INVITE HIM IN, HE LOVES YOU MORE THAN ANY PERSON EVER COULD, HE CREATED YOU!
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."-John 14:6
"But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven."-Matthew 10:33
“For the wages of sin is death (hell), but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord”-Romans 6:23
idk why but this brought me to tears LOL having lived here for almost 30 years (born and raised), i've never set foot on alcatraz. great video guys, and congrats on the extraordinary feat!
This video was SO AWESOME! It made me cry when y’all got to the beach when everyone was there cheering for you. It’s so cool that you faced your fears and did this. Hey, have y’all ever thought about hiking a long distance trail like the Appalachian Trail? I saw Nate wearing an AT buff in a video and it made me wonder if that had ever crossed your mind! I would love to watch a trail series. Keep up the awesome work! 💛
This videos timing was PERFECT! We were in SF a few days after you guys and went to Alcatraz for the first time, so seeing this after being there only a few weeks, just added so much to this video. Because I KNOW how cold it and windy it was, and how that distance looked so far from the island.
Amazing job guys, congrats!
you guys are a serious inspiration, been watching for years the ups and downs you have and fight through, i hope i meet someone to do things like this with, all the best to you two, watching from cape breton, nova scotia canada!
Never been on your channel and just watched this video. When you came out making it to the shore I just started crying. Watching you accomplish something you didn’t think you could do and beat those negative thought and kept pushing through just helps me on my fitness journey after having a baby. Just want to say thank you universe for putting your video in front of me to encourage my own journey for both my husband and I. ❤
You guys are amazing! I am so proud of you! I don’t even know you and I had tears in my eyes as though you are my own children. I could never do what you did. What wonderful memories both of you are making. Thanks for sharing with all of us.
I don’t know if Kara still edits these videos, but I work in the film industry, and they are professional quality. They are edited exceptionally. They tell the story in a seamless and entertaining way. Drama in the right place. Comedy in the right place. Great inserts and montages. Well done.
I'd love to be Leanne.Host is my idol. Hes the person I aspire to be, hes my light of day
I think they outsourced in a while ago, maybe 1-3years ago if I remember correctly.
If I understand correctly, they outsource the initial run-through of footage, but Kara still fully puts together the videos. She posts about editing on Instagram Stories most weeks.
So proud of you guys! This was such a great video and such a rollercoaster of emotions, excitement that another video is up, anxiousness as I watched you battle your fears as you swam and tears of relief as you finished with sweet supporters cheering you on. Can't wait to see your next adventure!
I’m not sure it’s an “irrational” fear - swimming in deep, dark, murky waters with strong currents and sharks. Seems rather reasonable to have concerns. Also important to be fit and have support as others have commented. But good on you both for doing something so challenging! But maybe don’t do it again says the mom in me;)
I've been to Alcatraz many times and I can't imagine doing this. Cold water, intense currents, and shipping traffic...no way. Amazing 👏!
You guys amaze me!! Talk about a confidence booster! You guys always get yourself into situations that you are not fully prepared for and don't train for, and yet somehow, you pull it off. That is definitely something to be proud of. Congratulations on this achievement and the many others that came before!
You two are an AWESOME couple! Swimming the bay, together!! Simply inspiring!!!
As a 55th birthday challenge, I swam a mile and a half in open water in the Caribbean. The only difference was the water temperature was 76° Congrats guys.
@Martin Berger do they get tigers or na
Hey Kara and Nate I researched The three men escaping Alcatraz this year I found that they did escape. They found a picture of two brothers and used facial recognition to find out that they were the Anglin brothers. Later on John Anglin sent a letter to the police asking for help because he was sick and in that letter he said that they did escape.
Wow..!!! You two are incredible. You are LIVING Life to the fullest. SF is just a hop skip and jump from me…wish I would have been there to cheer you on. At the end when you two hugged on the beach I started crying. I could feel your joy and relief lol 😂 Way to go. I look forward to seeing your next adventure…. You crazy kids 😂love you both
Wow, just wow! I can’t imagine the panic and then the sense of accomplishment! Great job you two!👍👏👏👏
After watching many of your difficult challengers you both put yourself through I love it when you get to relax and indulge yourselves.You deserve it! May you continue to have many more amazing adventures for us to cheer you on.
I cried when Kara hit the beach and honestly I think these are my favorite videos of theirs. When they are faced with a big challenge, and they overcome it every time. The world needs this right now. Thank y’all💗
Just watching this video is giving me so much anxiety right now. But good on you two. No matter how crazy I think some of what y’all do is, I still love watching every journey and adventure. Congratulations!!
I'd love to be Leanne.Host is my idol. Hes the person I aspire to be, hes my light of day
Amazing to see this as a Bay Area native!! Love seeing you guys go through these challenges. ❤️
GOD'S STANDARD FOR HEAVEN IS PERFECTION AND ONLY JESUS (THE SON OF GOD/GOD IN THE FLESH) LIVED THAT PERFECT LIFE! HE LAID DOWN HIS LIFE & TOOK THE WRATH OF THE FATHER ON THE CROSS FOR YOUR SINS! GOD IS JUST SO HE MUST PUNISH SIN & HE IS HOLY SO NO SIN CAN ENTER HIS KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. IF YOU ARE IN CHRIST ON JUDGEMENT DAY GOD WILL SEE YOU AS HIS PERFECT SON (SINLESS SINCE YOUR SINS ARE COVERED BY JESUS' OFFERING). YOU CAN ALSO CHOOSE TO REJECT JESUS' GIFT/SACRIFICE & PAY FOR YOUR OWN SIN WITH DEATH (HELL) BUT THAT SEEMS PRETTY FOOLISH! GOD SEES & HEARS EVERYTHING YOU HAVE SAID & DONE. YOU WONT WIN AN ARGUMENT WITH HIM & YOU CANT DEFEND ANY OF YOUR SINS TO HIM. YOU'RE NOT A GOOD PERSON, I'M NOT A GOOD PERSON... ONLY GOD IS GOOD! WE'RE ALL GUILTY WITHOUT ACCEPTING JESUS' SACRIFICE FOR OUR SINS!
MUHAMMAD DIDN'T DIE FOR YOUR SINS, BUDDHA DIDN'T DIE FOR YOUR SINS, NO PASTOR/NO PRIEST/NO SAINT/NO ANCESTOR DIED FOR YOUR SINS, MARY DIDN'T, THE POPE DIDN'T EITHER, NO IDOLS OR FALSE gods DIED FOR YOUR SINS, NO MUSICIAN OR CELEBRITY DIED FOR YOUR SINS, NO INFLUENCER OR UA-cam STAR DIED FOR YOUR SINS, NO SCIENTIST OR POLITICIAN DIED FOR YOUR SINS, NO ATHLETE OR ACTOR DIED FOR YOUR SINS! STOP IDOLIZING & WORSHIPING THESE PEOPLE!
JESUS CHRIST ALONE DIED FOR YOUR SINS & WAS RESURRECTED FROM THE GRAVE! HE IS ALIVE & COMING BACK VERY VERY SOON WITH JUDGEMENT (THESE ARE END TIMES)! PREPARE YOURSELVES, TURN FROM SIN & RUN TO JESUS! HE KNOWS YOUR PAIN & TROUBLES, HE WANTS TO HEAL & RESTORE YOU! TALK TO HIM LIKE A BEST FRIEND! ASK HIM TO REVEAL HIMSELF TO YOU & HELP YOU TO BELIEVE IF YOU DOUBT! DON'T WAIT TO CRY OUT! NO ONE IS PROMISED TOMORROW! HE LONGS FOR YOU TO INVITE HIM IN, HE LOVES YOU MORE THAN ANY PERSON EVER COULD, HE CREATED YOU!
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."-John 14:6
"But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven."-Matthew 10:33
“For the wages of sin is death (hell), but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord”-Romans 6:23
Swimming in dark murky water is actually not an irrational fear since sharks are known to misidentify humans as prey in murky water.
That was amazing. I could actually feel that panic watching you. I cried when I heard the cheers. How come you guys never fail at anything???
When I see a new video I literally do such a sigh of relief!! You two are my comfort show haha! This is incredible what an amazing experience!
When I workout @the gym, I always think about how you both have such drive & determination and that helps me finish no matter how tired I am. Thank you both for that. ❤
Man this was cool! Bucket list
Definitely not. Sharks out there make it not so fun idea. Even that the chances of getting bit are low. They still higher than staying tf outta there
@@jjjyli686 Hey shut up clown let him do it I wanna catch that in the news later on
@@deathlyshivers8601LMFAOOOOO WTF
@@deathlyshivers8601YOOO
My uncle told us that we could theoretically walk across a lake to another island which was about a quarter mile! We ended up swimming the whole thing and I did struggle even as an experienced swimmer so you all are great!
I just watched it today, and I found myself cheering them on. I also cried a bit as they got closer to the shore. Well done Kara and Nate, I am so proud of you.
I swam at santa Cruz Boardwalk beach that ocean 🌊 water was cold..I didn't wear a wet suit i got out in about 10 minute anymore I get hypothermia
This is insane. Hats off to you, I think you’re crazy but I’m so glad you are. Brilliant video, sending lots of love 💕
It was honestly such a joy to see your supporters out there. Totally surprised.
this is one of the coolest experiences i’ve ever seen you guys do!! thank you for posting!!
This man has proved everyone that he can entertain anyone without using derogatory words love you work❤️❤️subah subah apka vlog dekhakar achha lagta hai,,
That was crazy. The level of natural athleticism you both have is amazing. You never did any real open water swims and you attempted this? Sure, mental game will take you far, but only just so far...It's incredibly impressive you were able to do this. I do worry about risks you may take to keep upping the game, either because you are addicted to seeking your breaking point or because you feel like you need to do it for the channel.
Nice work guys! One of the things I learned while visiting Alcatraz was that the prisoners had a much better view of San Francisco than its residents.
Everyone cheering for you guys made me tear up. so so sweet!!
I was literally going to type this!! I was tearing up so much
I did the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. During the swim, I was bumped twice by what I can only assume was a sea lion, but at the time all I could think about were the great whites EVERYONE told me were in the bay. I’ve never swam as fast as a did in my life or ever since.
So it’s true that the area is shark infested?
why did this make me cry?? I'm so proud of you two! you're so inspiring!
NOT THAT HARD TO DO
@@leelunk8235for a lot of people, it is
The escape from Alcatraz and Billy the kid will be two historical figures that will never be forgotten
Omg!!! what an adventure that is I am all teary I feel so PROUD of you Kara & Nate
it looked really hard, scary and soo cold. But you guys did it!!! I loved watching this
journey. You have another subscriber Love Australia xx
You guys are beasts! As a former competitive swimmer, hats off to y’all
For me who often gets up at 4.30am to swim miles before school in cold,open water this looks easy but, for people who have very little open water experience this is a massive challenedge and they did really well to eachieve this! keap up the good work guys. ❤
I'm a long distance swimmer as well but I used to do it in lakes. I did however get advanced certification for SCUBA in the bay area water so I know how cold it is..
where do you swim?
Kara and Nate/ Eamon and Bec are two of the very few UA-camrs that I watch their videos all the way through
Just found this channel yesterday & I’ve been glued to you guys videos since. I feel like I’m watching a more personal travel channel show. Amazing work on the challenges you guys do. You guys are crazy strong and fit and I’m astonished at how you guys do these challenges even as first timers! Love love love the editing on these videos as well. Sending so much love! Keep it up!