35kts in the Middle of the Ocean - DAY6 / North Atlantic Crossing | Sailing Uma [Step 192.06]
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
- This is what happens when sailed through a Force 8 Gale the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean.
On Day 6, the lower segment of that low pressure system we showed you 2 days ago caught up to our location. Considering it was blowing up to 70 kts further north of that system, we sailed further south and downwind, and felt much safer riding the gale out for the next 12 to 18 hours... We don't see the benefit of overdramatizing these conditions, or making it "look scary" on camera, but to simply show the realities of what it was like going rough weather on Uma...
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Thank you for keeping it real and not overly dramatic or hyped.
This is why you are one of my favorite sailing channels.
Thanks Joe! We try our very best to show what it's really like and not be overly dramatic just to get clicks. Glad to hear you appreciate it.
They are a real as it gets. Love them!
totally agree, It's sailing. not the end of the world. Other channels wouldn't have handled this the same way. Great comment crazy name guy and another good video Uma.
I usually don't comment but yeah, this was an awesome episode. All 6 days so far have been.
Nothing broke. Uma worked to keep you safe.
Because she's repaying you for all that love and work turning her back into a new and better boat.
G’day Guys. You’ve mentioned a number of times that you trust Uma to see you through. Considering the amount of work the two of you put into her( is Uma a her/ him/ just an Uma? ) you must have steely confidence. Your prep and method of glassing the keel supports were amazing, mesmerising in its organisation. I would love to know where the two of you learnt your work ethic and your practice/ methodology to approaching your work. Your rope locker, such a simple thing but so organised. The design of your Kitchen etc , how much has your study & part time jobs benefited Project Uma? Apologies if it bores others however I’m curious as these two are 🦸♀️🦸♂️👨🎨👩🎨👨🏭👩🏭👩🔧👨🔧🕵️♀️🕵️♂️👷♀️👷♂️👩🔬👨🔬👩💻👨💻 when it comes to boat work and ingenuity. Thank you. 🐨🦘
Agreed, very well re-fitted and organised boat, Pearsons are good strong boats, I've looked at a few, Bill Shaw designs have a proven blue water and racing reputation.
You should also check out "Sailing Lady Africa" for an awesome gutt and rebuild job on a 34'? Catamaran
When did she change captain ???
Is the last one safe ???
Now this is sailing... YEEHAW!!! Epic shots of the sea state that gives a sense of how awesomely powerful the sea can be.
XNL video plus +. Holy crap. I mean holy crap. Seriously. Holy crap. All these sailing video channels have inspired me to buy splurge and break my budget and by a boat (Costco kayak) to put on water (a one-acre pond near the house), but, holy crap. Force 8 gale and 3 metre seas in the MIDDLE OF THE NORTH ATLANTIC? Holy crap. I like the cool and calm Kika, "We trust our boat." You've posted two videos in latest postings. This is what the ocean sounds like + this is what if feels when the thickness of a single plank separates you from the North Atlantic in a force 8 gale. Thanks, Kika and Dan, for a great video. Lots of respect.
You and others here touched on what I consider the key message of this passage; preparation. Although we’ve yet to see the second half of this crossing clearly the crew and the boat have been performing almost flawlessly. This speaks to your tireless work to make Uma as sea safe as possible and your personal resolve to hone your seamanship skills. There is a lesson here for others considering a similar passage in their future, myself included.
Congratulations to you two for preparing Uma so we’ll. She’s appeared to handle the weather without incident and that’s a fine reflection on you guys. Looking forward to following the rest of your Atlantic Crossing. Fair winds.
Force 8 .. I experienced a force 8 once and I thought it a very frightening experience.. You Guys are so cool ! Fair Winds and Stay Safe !!
You started the channel as travellers now you are sailors. 👍
A bungee cord will eliminate the halyards from slapping the mast. Pull Mainsail halyard to starboard and the jib halyards to port using the lower shrods (inner) to tie them off onto. If they are internal I have no suggestions. I hope the weather breaks for you soon. Thanks for sharing. And you can always tell me to mind my own business on how to sail. I was so good at it that after 8 years I switched to a trawler.
Some of the best footage I've seen shot on an ocean passage. I think that's partly thanks to the use of a telelens which does justice to the wave height, and the very good sound capture.
serious sailing,tough boat,and there are still birds flying around,nature is awesome
Epic footage. Uma is a great boat, and the keel never did fall off. Lol
From relax and enjoy the ride to .... Oh my hang on and endure the ride! Was the cape horn or the back up auto pilot engaged on this part of the course? Good tactics overall to dodge the storm - well done you two! Cheers!
Wow... From a couch sailor (that's me) to a real ocean sailor (that's you guys), it's quite impressive to see the North Atlantic like this... Pretty powerful... I guess the only thing left is to trust your skills and experiences, your partner and your boat... That must be quite an experience!
scary but not scared, i like that. Just well prepared!
Great team work you two! Welcome to the North Atlantic where I grew up - often overcast, gray and windy. Enjoy this latitude, but avoid the winter months unless your name is Eric Aanderaa/NBJS Sailing Channel
Have you ever thought about a semi-permanent 'mast cam' pointing down at the deck from high up? I imagine night views with the underwater lights would be cool.
Now that's a cool idea!
What you want to see?! Drops of water?)))
@@Zhurik13 dude.. there's cam housings these days that can literally self clean the glass over the lens. fresh water wash down, wiper, scrubber, you name it. i worked in TV broadcasting, live cams of road ways are a prime example of these housings.
A buddy has a residential, exterior 1080p security camera on the mast of his Catalina 28. It can display on the cabin T.V. or on his raymarime chart plotter, it's been working for over a year in the marine environment. Oh and it was about $50...
Hello Uma Dan and Kika I have followed before you got Uma.
Love your videos!
Please Stay Safer!
You are at risk Not standing On Watch 24/7 , Don’t trust AIS or Radar!
They might Not see you and it could be too late!
Please Stay Safely.!!
Best Wishes for a Safe Passage Capt Joe⛵️
Well the keel hasn't fallen off, the deck to hull joint seems to be holding, the goose neck on the boom is hanging in there and the solar panels look intact.... over the years you two built a pretty tough boat. I enjoy that you don't over produce the drama in situations that are clearly not enjoyable and for those that don't like the halyards slap I say to them, "you suit up and crawl in harness to the mast and bungee cord them!" Oh no takers, they bought the couch!
Ha! Right!? Those halyard WERE tied off and up to about 30kts were fine, then they started banging. It was the main and jib which were tight and in use, so not much to do about it anyway. Besides and night, in 40kts of wind, the last thing we'd want to do is go forward just to stop some noise. Ear plugs are much quicker solution. ;)
@@SailingUma 😉🍻
@@SailingUma It's never just "some noise". Noise equals wear and tear. Also, I am not aware of anything on a fiberglass boat that is designed to continuously creak as part of its normal function. Best wishes.
Enjoyed you video today... Seems like I'm sailing with you
Agreed and I am feeling seasick and scared. As they say better you than me out there. :)
Where are you heading for? Looks miserable. Surely not my country? UK!
You folks are very brave. I'm terrified of the ocean, wont sail a cruise ship let alone sail boat. Your experience, knowledge, preparedness, cast iron guts is impressive. Stay safe. 👍🏻👃 👋 🇦🇺
I've done a few trips home from Hawaii to SF. We ALWAYS have someone on watch...topsides. Clearly you all lived through it, but Jesus man...you're kind of obligated to keep a lookout.
No. Solo sailors don't stay awake, which is why the liability is ALWAYS placed upon them. As for the passage to HI, no. You cross shipping lanes but we're rarely mixing it up with Ms. Matson.
I just loved yesterday's post. Just the sounds of the wind, sea and boat. Very meditative.
Great day vlog! You had some rough weather but you said it: stay calm and collected, no need for drama! That is the right mindset in my opinion as well. Looking forward to tomorrow’s vlog ... hope that in the meantime you are enjoying autumn in Northern Europe 🤪😉
I had surgery to fix my broken leg the day your daily vids of this passage started. I am sitting on the couch, with my leg up, under Drs. orders to not move for two weeks. Aggh. Thanks for picking now to do a daily series. You are doing a lot to keep my morale up while I heal. Thank you.
Hope you heel up soon Will! Glad you've got something to pass the time.
I really loved how you realistically documented this. Thanks so much
Kika and Dan! This is honest ocean sailing with all the feelings it brings with it. You guys are really skilled, competent and tough sailors.
Exactly my thoughts.......great respect.
Loving the daily posts.. nice job out there. 🤙
Fell in love with ‘the sea’ from the epic movie (that revealed the nuances of mid 19th century sailing on a British naval ship) entitled, “Master & Commander”. My (late) Dad ( in the navy; WWII) would love watching your (collective) travels. Nevertheless, my teenage daughter and I enjoy our Zoom times while watching your travels (started
from step 1).
I imagine it to be super exciting to be sailing in that weather, but I guess that that could be the romanticized dream of sailing that I have in my head!!!!
It's exciting for the first day or two.... But not the 5 after that. Lol. Sometimes you get stuck with a system thats really big, not moving too fast... And it's just.... A week of crap, 24 hours a day. And seemingly no end in sight. It can be very tiring when it's like that, hell, that's true for non sail boats as well in the middle of the Atlantic. But the good parts of being out on the water outweigh the bad, and in the long run it's totally worth it.
Loving these vids everyday. Something to look forward to. Thanks.
Not being a sailing but a Kayak paddler, I know little of the Oceans but less than fond memories of the near same crossing but in a Troop Transport Ship the USS Buckner, Jan of 1965 from New York to Bermahaven Germany, 9 days of relentless morning Kitchen duty, Millions of Eggs cracked and dumped into Steam Pots for scrambling and tons of Potatoes ran thru a drum peeler for whatever, I ate one meal a day, late evening, no eggs, burnt toast of what they called Bacon..Made it and here I am today with just the memories..Safe Sailing !!
You can wrap winter socks around the offending metal and use rubber (reusable) twist ties to quiet...it's simple and it works..The buggy is...The reason you see "life boat rats" sailing with wooden boats..heavy and "plow" through waves, like a Cadillac, instead of plastic boats, that bounce like bottle corks...well done and I hope your days sailing become calmer
That is some dynamic 6th day! This is where I wish I wasn't there! lol On the other hand, making such a journey is some thing I'd really like to do.
You two are nothing short of amazing, I've seen so many people try and fail yet somehow you guys manage to do everything. Bravo friends
Another great video. Impressed with how chill you guys were with all that wind and rough seas. Gotta say, I love this series. Thanks for brining us along!
A very excellent example of who is boss, ...You have prepped Uma well. Safe Travels.
It looked scary. And I'm sitting here in my office.
That toe hold on the camera!! 🤣🤣
Love you two!!
Great film again...yeaa with 8 Beaufort never look back to see the waves...it will scare you 😎😋
By the way, which weather app are you using? I know you are using some kind of satellite internet but I'm more interested in which weather service you are using for your Atlantic passage?
Thanks for your realistic representation of a atlantic voyage that high up
Nice, my kind of sailing, we sail regularly in 25 to 30 here off the South African coast, we're close as dammit to the roaring forties so these sorts of gales are commonplace between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, 34° odd, we tend to go with a much flatter sail cut and as such can sail with more sail out, second reef in the main and headsail and we're good to go, admittedly I do sail faster more race setup boats, so we average 10+ knots boat speed with 25/30 on the beam on a 42' boat, and upwards of 20 knots boat speed on the 64' Simonis designed Robertson and Caine Cape to Rio boat that I crew and occasionally race on in Cape Town, with your rig setup if it gets too heavy you'll have to round up and heave to (40+). Personally I would prefer a removable inner stay and runners so you can rig a staysail, go to a Yankee style jib and have a second track next to the main track up to the spreader for a separate storm tri-sail using the main halyard, it allows you to keep sailing and if the conditions deteriorate you can heave to with the storm jib and tri-sail. God bless and safe sailing
Dan is able to sleep because he *trusts* you
I doubt either of them would have even started this crossing if they even thought for a millisecond they couldn't trust each other.
Those look like more than 3M waves! Scary to me. The howls thru the rigging sure add to the mood!
Looks like your passage is being all but boring eh?
6 days so far and every day a new story :)
I used to coastal sail and I flew attack jets in the Marines for a career...low level at night in the mountains kind of thing. I have to say, I am extremely impressed with all of your boat prep and your own personal development as off shore sailers. Well executed campaign. This is really good stuff.
You guys are AMAZING! Hugs!
Last 2 videos were epic! Stay safe & enjoy the adventure.
How long was the preparation & planning process did it take before making this passage?
I am guessing you guys have made it across safely already otherwise wouldn't be uploading these videos. Welcome to the UK. Kika has lovely toes!!!
Great music, very atmospheric!
Carry On ! you guys ar doing stellar with Uma !
Outstanding wave photography, thanks
This is intense
That was for sure the first time I have seen wave footage that really looked like 20' swells. Wowza your little boat was surfing hardcore!
yup, that's the North Atlantic i remember!! had a gale catch us from behind, seas rose to 5m, winds upwards of 40kts, ended up "parking the boat" (hove to) and rode it out for 16hrs lots of fun!
So, was the statement "....crossing the North Atlantic in August...." a slip from being fatigued, or was it really August at the time of crossing? (8:22)
I believe it was yesterday 10/8/19, not sure how far off the coast you are but there is a Noreaster blowing up the coast off Long Island that appears to be behind you! GODSPEED
Well they were at a boat show in London two weeks ago so the crossing was in August.
Halyard slapping is one of my most hated sounds. Lookup Halyard Spreader Hooks and other ideas which can help if you still want halyards attached to downed sails or the mast in high-winds.
Yeah, running those internally is at the top of our todo list now.
When you see millions upon millions of tons of water being thrown around as we see here it makes you wonder which is more powerful, the ocean or the wind.
Under the crashing waves, there are dark and quiet waters who have never met the wind, or even heard of him.
Y’all put us right there on this passage. Awesome boat you have. Thank you from TN.
Hi, you really captured and described well how it feels to be in this rough seas. I was once in 35 knots of wind and waves of 3 meters, but it was only for 14 hours, it's much more difficult when you are not sure when it will end... great episode
Lol wow. This is where it gets a little scary. Middle of the North Atlantic. The Flemish Cap. I admire and respect you 2 so much. Godspeed.
Yee Haw! Now you're sailing!
Great videos of the storm seas! It's really hard to get realistic videos of wave sizes and steepness, but you did it very well. Good job!
now this sounds more like the north sea thanks
Going good guys,you're right of course,nothing to be afraid of,Uma is rock solid,and your experience will help you make the right calls.Best wishes 🙂
dude...this is seruois man.!!
open a bottle rum and throw a big one for Procidin and drink the rest.!
Sounds right medicine😂😂
I my prayer be safe
Brave, you two are. Great vids - I come home from work each day and can’t wait to catch up. Stay safe.
with 30 knot winds, are you keeping up direction with the wind vane or electronic autopilot?
wind vane
Windvane. Although we used and tested the hydraulic system sailing up from the Bahamas last spring in similar conditions and it did just fine.
When I would get in gale force winds I would rock out to some Metallica or Pantera to take the edge off...I know it sounds cheesey but it worked. I had a ketch so the split rig kinda helped in those kinda of winds but I would still have to psych myself up lol. In cold seas like that I would always have a tea kettle going and always sip on it hot...maybe its psychological but it kept the cold winds from making me sick. Godspeed guys...
Was Uma being steered by your wind-vane during that hard blow?
Yup. That's what it's designed for. Heavier the weather, the better she steers.
Loved the views of the seas.
Ugh.....ugh....ugh...barf..barf
More, more...
It's hard to capture how big waves are in images. But if you are on the crest on your boat, the troughs can look a long way down. (not that I am a super experienced sailer)
The only photo I have ever seen that captured it was the picture of a (dismasted) 68' Clipper Race boat in the Pacific.
www.sail-world.com/Australia/Clipper-09-10-Fuel-transfer-to-California-completed/-68035?source=google - Second picture.
It's the same effect that makes gradients look moderate in ski videos or watching cycle racing.
Your little stuffed animals etc moving would make me nauseous. Everything needs to be as still as possible (relative to boat movement that is) when we are sailing so I tend to stuff lots of everything in to anything that could move or make noise underway ;) Enjoy your crossing! -Rebecca On SV Brick House
Those waves look huge from a little sail boat. On out cruise, we encountered 15 foot swells and they looked smaller than these 6ft-9ft waves.
Honestly the waves were probably bigger than we said they were. But it’s hard to tell from the boat.
@@SailingUma yeah. From the boat they looked giant regardless. You guys make amazing videos. Keep it up!
Capitaine Haddock dirait "Jolie brise n'est-ce pas!" Stay safe !
Love, passion, mother nature, adventure, and... happiness!
I have to ask. Do you have a life raft? Do you have a ditch bad? Do you have a abandon ship plan, Who get and takes what, Water, Food,? Do you have ELP or an EPIRB
They have most or all of that. I believe it's been discussed in previous videos, although I don't remember specifically which ones without watching them again (Hmmmmm). :-)
yes we do have all of that.. We talked about our life jacket and man overboard systems ua-cam.com/video/G91XpamH79Q/v-deo.html , but we haven't yet made a ditch bag video.
Others have already likely identified the sea birds you are seeing, they are Shearwaters.
scary but amazing
Hi! Did You ever consider visiting Baltic sea? If yes, You are warm welcomed to Poland. I'm watching your's channel from some time. When I saw You heading to Europe I instantly thought to invite You. Check out 3city (Gdańsk, Gdynia, Sopot). I'm sure you will find it interesting. Stay safe!
Great post as usual, very honest, it didn't look a pick-nick in the park!!!
Were you guys a bit nervous for a while thinking what would happen with another 20 knots of wind on top of what you had and the waves that goes with it? rogue waves or not...
How much does you keel weight how much draft? Would you advice anyone to do the same crossing with august wind conditions on a 28 footer? would, a 33 footer all things being proportionally oversized, prepared by you as well, have made a difference or just not enough of a difference?
(I am looking for a boat right now in order to take off **Solo** from France to the Caribbean via the trade wind this december ideally on a 33-34 footer)
Thanks
Try some Rain-X (www.amazon.com/Rain-X-620036-Plastic-Treatment-fl/dp/B00T9LR2BQ?ref_=ast_sto_dp) on your plastic windows for clearer camera images.
Nice. This is the way sailing is suppose to be. Wind. Propulsion. It does not come with calm waters. Enjoy.
You guys should do a piece on The Beaufort Scale, so that your viewers can get an idea what “Force 8 Gale” means... Shit! You just mentioned it! Anyway, a whole segment, with the each force level, from 1-12 & maybe steal stock footage for each, to go along with the descriptions - white horses, etc. I once went for a walk in a force 11 gale & it was terrifying and absolutely awesome - standing at 45 degree angle, the wind holding you up.
I'm surprise your autopilot work so well in this condition...you are lucky
Our Cape Horn Windvane is designed for these conditions. It's works very well in all conditions and points of sail, but to harder the wind blows and the faster we sail, the better it steers. There is a reason we chose it over all the rest.
Stay safe uma and who needs to edit let's see that raw uncut blooper section lol also love how confident you are stand strong it is a good look
Fantastic video today. I still wonder what those birds are doing so far from land
Oh God the halyard on aluminum noise. Lived within a few hundred yards of a municipal marina on northern lake Michigan for years, in a very wind prone, non sheltered area, and ALL NIGHT any time it was windy....a percentage of the sailboats docked there would just twang away... I understand when you're actually sailing... But boats that are sitting at the dock? Tie it down, anything. Most people were good about this.. But all it takes is a couple boats at 3am to drive you nuts.
All I can think is. Nahhhhh.Trust in Modern technology. Imagine how hard it was prior to that advanced equipment. As you say just ignore. except what comes if it does. Not scary. Disrespecting your help for an ego rush. Such a Blogga.
So from a guy who knows nothing about sailing... amazing!! I’m assuming your autopilot keeps your heading?
Thank You for showing us the waves and wind in the North Atlantic Crossing. It brings to mind and wonder about what my ancestors must have gone through sailing from Holland to New York in the early 1600s. Considering what they have available to sail, it must have been quite the ordeal.
So I'm interested in a summary of how your electrical usage/generation on this trip worked out, (do you use your drive motor as a generator when under sail?).
we will have to do a break down of how our system performs :) but in a nutshell we only have our solar panels. and our batteries managed just fine the entire trip, even with the use of the kettle and microwave....
Oh my. A scary click-baity title. And the video is essentially saying it makes sleeping suck, but otherwise, it's good, and no need to freak out. You two are amazing.
Clang, clang, clang - Halyard Slap. Not only is this very annoying, it also wears the unused halyard out surprisingly quickly. Then when you need it, Oops. Move away from mast and tension. Any vibrating noise is degrading your boat in one way or another. Doing a great job doing such a large crossing in a not so big yacht. Well done and smooth sailing.
My sense is open ocean waves tend to heave and sway quite scarily. The can also be quite silent in approach apart from a sinister hiss and enormously powerful as they suddenly rear up in front of you. I cannot but hold them in frightened awe. Add to that an occasional sneaker that slides and slips unexpectedly out of nowhere, build to some frightening height before mysteriously disappearing.
I love the B roll of the waves and birds.
It’s easy to see that you have the confidence and the skills to attack such a huge undertaking. Not many people would have the balls ‼️🇨🇦