Would you dare SAIL through Hells Gate? - Sailing Uma [Step 181]
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Not a sailor. Never sailed. Now binging your channel.
Kiki, your Capitan sessions have paid off. Your confidence level over past few "months" has skyrocketed. Do not let the Hells Gate stay your course!
What I am trying to say is the apparent change in your self confidence, assuming it is not cinematic, has been most noticeable.
Knowledge is power and you two have a lot of power, and filming it to outstanding guys.
Observation 5 years late, but your passage through Hell's Gate's winds was bread-and-butter for Australian dinghy sailors. That's the fun of dinghy racing!
It’s absolutely wild 😝 watching Uma sail under the Hell’s Gate Bridge! A bridge under who’s shadow I had many a family picnic
as a child on Randall’s and Wards Island. My siblings and I spent lots of time fishing, slipping rocks and watching ships sail and motor on that stretch of river. I had never considered the possibility of making such a trip myself one day until now, so I’ll study hard in my sailing⛵️ lessons this summer and practice, practice, practice.
Great video 👍🏽
Oh... You mean literally "sail"... That's solid brass guys! Solid plan(s), respecting the weather and tides, solid seamanship from both of you. Favourite episode yet!
We sailed that route in the opposite direction in a little Columbia 29 about 34 years ago now. Well done bringing the memories back to life while making and filming your own! The Circle Line Tour boats and garbage barges were a challenge then. Not much seems different, even the tram and helicopters still there. The anchorage by Rikers Island under the flight path of LaGuardia, though calm, somewhat noisy and sleepless though. Fair winds.
As a New York sailor, I would never even think of sailing the East River, but you made it look easy. I had no idea you guys were up here! Great sailing to your East. Don't miss MV and Newport.
Make a plan, pick your time and execute. Great job guys.
That's a truly extraordinary video. I doubt I will ever see it's like again. Yes Kika , you did it full justice
You certainly did do it justice - some of the best sailing footage and boat handling I have ever seen.
Wow thanks 😀 really means a lot!
Great Job sailing thru Hells Gate. We have been power boating for 40 years, never worry about the tides when going thru Hells Gate and even with twin 300 HP under us there have been time that it was a bit tense going thru, and plety of times that you did not realize you were in the gate at all. Bravo !! Job well done.
You kids are as brave as you are resourceful! Uma looked great too for all her onlookers! Nice job!
I just realized that I whistle along with the theme song every time! Haha, nice video, great job guys :)
Every single time! Right?!
I do too but in my head
What a great sail! And I'm amazed by what a beautiful boat you've created from what most would have considered a wreck. Can't wait to see your Atlantic crossing!
Went through both ways some 40+ years ago. Back then you had to post a lookout to avoid power poles floating in the East and Hudson Rivers. I also witnessed a barge trying to pass the tug that was towing it, crazy waters. Nice job to both of you.
😂 a little whitewater rafting.. what pros you two have become - freediving AND sailing. Thanks for taking us along for the ride.
You forgot Tokyo drifting ! Ya right , everyone does that ! They exaggerate ! If was really scary , they wouldn't be towing the dinghy ! Drama queens fool some of the people some of the time !
As kids we were always warned to be careful of the whirlpools in Hell's Gate. Glad to see you made it through without incident.
What an adventure you had! Early on you talk about the traffic that could make it difficult, and seeing as how I tried to paddle my 17' kayak easterly across the Hudson to get to your patreon meet-up I can COMPLETELY understand! After experiencing the south bound current in the Hudson and a 15 mph head wind from the east, I decided to turn back (more that half way to Brooklyn). During that section of my journey, back toward Jersey, I slowed down to let a north bound FERRY (basically a small ship) go by. Well, the Ferry captain had the same idea and stopped to let me go in front of its path! I started waving for them to continue, and finally they did. I was all about letting these small ships have the "right of way" but, as a small "unpowered" craft, which, from their perspective was on their right, I therefore had the right of way. As I've said before SNAFU (situation normal all fouled up)! I'm so sorry that I didn't get to meet you guys. Had I started an hour earlier I may have made it all the way! Besides all that, I wish you the best in your sail to Halifax! Scott (aka Capt. SNAFU)
PS - My 20' P2-20 Paceship was made near Halifax in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia. Sadly they are no longer in business.
you are totally right! Raising the threshold is what sailing is all about.... I miss it!
You guys KICKED BUTT. Well done all accounts. Thanks for taking us on your wild ride and demonstrating that safe sailing is all about planning and, execution and respecting your limits. Look forward to the next episode.
No Lifejackets in those kind of currents, safety children, Safety. I was impressed with the Sailing through the Rivers though, Great Team work.
Way to time the currents! Timing the tides is how we made our way down the ICW. The electric motor just kept us with steerage while we drifted with the current. After that painful experience, we stick to ocean crossing where the electric motor shines 😎
YES! The most impressive bit of sailing on the whole I-Net/UA-cam/All whatever else/Everything! You guys ROCK! Thanks for the fantastic ride! Good work with vid cam and sail tending, Kika! . You're crazy but I like it!
You guys are confident and competent! well done!💥😁💥
I think it's fantastic that your patrons got to visit and spend time on UMA!
OK, after that episode, you guys are officially super heroes. (UMAheroes)
Congratulations, you guys made what most sailors dread look easy! It's amazing how far you have come from novice to expert in such a short time. Thanks for sharing what can be done with some proper planning and good preparation. You guys are what we all aspire to become! What an inspiration you are! Go Kika....Go Dan!!!!!
you got the shots! great job filming and sailing.
I had often seen boats go through the East River and gazed at the flowing water not realising the trickery of it all. It was kewl seeing Roosevelt Island from on the water. My Grandparents and little Brother lived there. When he died some years ago, we spread some of his ashes by the lighthouse on the North end of the island.
Great Job Kika, filming, sailing and sound effects!!! That looked like a thrilling sail, topped off by an excellent meal, way to go Dan. btw I love me some Perogies, Yum Yum Yum.
Saw UMA sailing in the locks in the Netherlands like a BOSS. Most of the rest of the sailboats were motoring...
When I think of sailing New York does not come to mind. You two mastered this. Certainly the water front view gives a different look to New York. Safe travel you two.
That’s what we LOVE about this lifestyle... we can spend months in places like the Bahamas AND NYC. Change our backyard when ever and to where ever we’d like.
Kika reminds me of a little kid when she was explaining about what happened with her closet. 🤣 I always enjoy her energy! 😁 Still here, in the ATL, with two couches, but, one will be gone soon!
Great job all around.Sailing, filming, narration.
Just CRAZY! I would not dare to sail thru Hell's Gate. This was my favourite episode and I applaude your thourough planning and great seamanship.
Great informative video. Chapeau ! You've become pros in both sailing and filming, no doubt about it.👍
BTW, every time I see the inside of Uma, I'm speachless. What a magnificent job you have done !
It's so bright, modern and practical. Bravo encore ! 👍😍
..... you two had fun, that sure was a team effort ... that buoy sure showed the current, just rippin .... have fun be safe, save our oceans ......
Wow! Impressive display of seamanship! You guys rock.
That was excellent sailing. I went through Hell’s Gate last year on my 22’ Catboat. I chose slack tide and motored. I can’t imagine trying it with the tide running. Between the whirlpools and crazy ferry boats on the East River it’s a pretty white knuckled ride. Congrats, you made it look easy.
Awesome video, yes you captured it Kiki...when we sailed that river it was raining real hard so I was especially pleased to actually see the voyage this time! Thanks kids! ⚓️✌🏽️
Great job Kika, and Dan, your the man! We enjoyed traveling along. Safe travels.
Awesome job guys, I'm from NYC and seeing you guys make it thru w/ your mainsail, awesome!
Every time Dan makes a meal, I get hungry in anticipation of how colorful and delicious the food will be. I have actually been inspired by several of his dishes and my wife has been remarking how much better my cooking has become. I haven't told her where I get my ideas! It is nice to see your boat looking so updated and like new. You both do great work.
Ha!! That's funny since all of my cooking is just random, made from whatever we have in the fridge. Since we're in different countries, and rarely shop at the same store twice, you've got to be creative.
I used to live right next to Astoria Park. Spent a lot of time watching the boats barges and tug's go through. COOL!
I lived on Ditmars Blvd. and 21st street. The Hells gate Train-Bridge (in the link) goes right over Astoria park and across the strait.
I was there in 2000 when the Yankees played the Mets in the world series.
And I was there on 9/11 2001when the towers fell, it is still as if it happened yesterday.
Anyway, at it's peek, the tide rips through there.
Here's a little history of Hells Gate.
In October 1776, Admiral Howe sailed some of the British fleet through the strait, an action which was considered reckless at the time.[6]
In 1851, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began to clear obstacles from the strait with explosives; the process would last 70 years.[7] On September 24, 1876, the Corps used 50,000 pounds (23,000 kg) of explosives to blast the dangerous rocks, which was followed by further blasting work.[8] On October 10, 1885, the Corps carried out the largest explosion in this process, annihilating Flood Rock with 300,000 pounds (140,000 kg) of explosives.[9] The blast was felt as far away as Princeton, New Jersey[9] and sent a geyser of water 250 feet (76 m) in the air.[10] A 2006 article described the blast as "the largest planned explosion before testing began for the atomic bomb",[10] although the detonation at the Battle of Messines in 1917 was several times larger. Rubble from the detonation was used in 1890 to fill the gap between Great Mill Rock and Little Mill Rock, merging the two islands into a single
island,www.google.com/maps/place/New+York,+NY/@40.7807086,-73.9247964,802m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c24fa5d33f083b:0xc80b8f06e177fe62!8m2!3d40.7127753!4d-74.0059728
This video reminded me the time that I crossed central London on a 43-foot Narrowboat (almost flat bottom) with a 10HP engine (believe it or not). SO much traffic, strong current (tide going out), (too) high speed, with 3 crew and a cameraman (it was for a documentary) who were terrific. It ended up well, although high levels of adrenaline. It was INTENSE! I get what you guys mean after passing through. Top sailing, excellent filming. Rock on!
"Here's to raising the threshold" - beautiful life-lesson.
I went through Hell Gate and up the Harlem River several times as a child. All in a 19 cuddy cabin power boat.
We had sufficient power....but the small size led to us be tossed around quite a bit.
Scary but great memory.
Congrats on your success.
Now That was a fun ride through the East River! I have only been to NYC once and did not know the area very well until you took me on this adventure. Amazed at how well Kika does with all of the tasks of sailing. She is an excellent First Mate and so easy on the eye! Oh yes, love all that you have done with the interior design and layout down below!
thoroughly enjoyed.
glad no planes landed on you while on the hudson.
thanks for another dandy video.
i cant wait for your run across the pond . gonna be fun . uma's looking first class all the way
The stars were aligned that is the only way it can be done, great job. If you have to choose I'd pick Cuttyhunk over BI, or both!
Absolutely AWSOME. Love the way Kika uses three limbs to control the main sheet and keep it out of the cleat AND record the whole thing! Great footage Kika. Oh, and you did good too Dan :-)
Very impressive guys. I grew up sailing with tidal currents so it was great to watch somebody using them properly, great filming and editing Kika.
Cheers Warren
Hey Guys.... what a wonderful Way... to spend this Day... as we share with You... our Red, White & Blue... sailing the Tide... loving the Ride... Love ya'll. Retired Caribbean sailor... Capt'n Rick, Mississippi, USA
I always enjoy your channel, one of the best. I need to say that I have heard at least 3 other channels make note of your kindness and generosity in their time of need. Good Job! Blessings to you both.
Wow, never in my wildest dream did I thing what you did was possible more or less under sail. Incredible documentation and video! Thanks!
I loved this. NY is my home, and Astoria Park, the Southern/Eastern anchor for both the Hell's gate and the Triboro (RFK) Bridges, is were we went to experience green grass. Watching the East River at its most furious was out adventure. Later in life I learned my sailing on San Francisco Bay. SF has similar currents and tides and in the "Slot" between Alcatraz and Angel Islands MUCH more wind. The sailing and the planning looked familiar to me. A great sailing, helm and sails, and piloting job. When I traveled there, I often took the fast boat from 34th St. to LaGuardia for the absolute fun of it and the chance to see my old HS near the Silvercup (bakery) now Studios, My Church (the big green copper steeple) just before the park "pawwwkkk") and "home."
Okay, THAT was exciting. And what a treat for the ferry passengers.
While working night shifts I once listened to David McCullough's The Great Bridge (unabridged) over the course of quite a few shifts (its about 28 hrs). Anyhow, I'd recommend it to pass time on a becalmed passage. The New York Steps have been crazy good!! Ya'll rock
You made it through “Hell Gate” !!! Welcome to Long Island Sound! My Home.
You need to drop the “s” on Hell, it’s singular
I've never heard anyone doing that in a sailboat on purpose before. That was epic. 😁😊
Seriously, excellent sailing skills and planning.
I bet you slept well that night.
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
you've heard of someone doing it accidentally?? ; )
Did that route last year what a blast. Enjoy your trip!! Great job on the sail through NY!
Crab cakes with Old Bay seasoning.....life is good! Nice planning and teamwork getting safely through the East River.
As you sail under the Bourne Bridge give it a wave for me. Graduated High School in Bourne (Class of 93) and have not been back since 97.
well done on this passage! You are very confident sailors without a diesel engine and just with the sails.
Well done you guys, reminds me of going through the narrows at Campbell River on Vancouver Island.........except with skyscrapers!!!!
You guys are great, love your show. I pray you have safe passage the rest of your adventure.
Awesome job. Respect for your preparation, confidence and know how of the sail. Best of luck!
Nice job guys! I love the sure-footedness and stability of a larger and much heavier boat at sea, but I also miss the nimbleness of a smaller boat for pure sailing enjoyment!!! I'm sure this will be a trip you will remember for many years to come.
Have to agree with everyone below, you two are getting to be real pros at this sailing and filming gig. Kika I loved your explanation of your closet coming open! You are so fun to watch sailing. I know people can be ambidextrous but hands and feet line handling takes it to the next level-you are amazing. Dan you have a real sailing partner there. Take care guys and fair winds.
Your river prospective of NYC is unique and very enjoyable!!
I've been binge watching Sailing Uma from step 1 during this corona virus lock down and it has given me an amazing escape to travel and adventure as well as the opportunity to witness the incredible lifestyle of two of the most engaging personalities on youtube. Watching them sail through New York harbor and up the East River ( a stones throw from my apartment) I think back at life before this virus hit when this city was everything they said it was in this video. I can't wait until this city and our country returns to some kind of normal
If you are taking that route you must stop in Block Island for a couple of days. I think you will love it.
I agree. I was just there 2 weeks ago and there were tons of boats in New Harbor. Beautiful island.
Agreed! Block Island is truly special.
Great vid guys!! Love to see you both hitting up Halifax. An amazing city. Definitely need a patron gathering at the Lower Deck 🍺
The name "Hell Gate" is a corruption of the Dutch phrase Hellegat (it first appeared on a Dutch map as Helle Gadt[2]), which could mean either "bright strait" or "clear opening",[3] and it was originally applied to the entirety of the East River. Dutch explorer Adriaen Block, the first European known to have navigated the strait, described it in his journals during his 1614 voyage aboard the Onrust. Hellegat is a fairly common name for waterways in the Low Countries, with at least 20 examples.[4] Because explorers found navigation hazardous in this New World place of rocks and converging tide-driven currents (from the Long Island Sound, Harlem River strait, Upper Bay of New York Harbor, and lesser channels, some of which have been filled), the Anglicization stuck.
That was really cool, it's nice to have something in the background as you sail, gives us a great perspective, thanks!
Production quality is off the chain! Great sailing! Love watching yas sail Uma! Thank you for bringing us along with y’all!
It may be your best vídeo!!! Amazing!!! Soon I will buy a boat and meet you guys somewhere. Meanwhile, If you guys show up in the Cancun area, you are my guest at Joya, Cirque du Soleil show. I am clown for Cirque for 18 years, learning to sail here in Puerto Morelos and preparing my move for a more “water life”! Thanks for your channel!!!
You guys are great! Great video work, better than I have seen on most.. I was wondering why you were using your foot on the main sheet, then realized it was because you were also videoing it all.. Whitewater rafting a boat would be a "total mind focused" trip.. Great job on the sailing and even better on the filming.. flk k
Loved the sound effects Kika
Did you guys know the annual ALIR (around Long Island regatta) is taking place today and tomorrow? Started yesterday at 4pm near the Statue of Liberty. The finish line is at Sea Cliff YC.
This is next level sailing. Excellent, incredible job. Thanks for having us.
That was the most awesome. I used to live right there on Roosevelt Island, you sailed right by my Apartment. I never saw anyone do that while I lived there. Then I moved to Connecticut and spent some time sailing Long Island Sound. Thank you so much for this adventure. That was some ballsy sailing. Tight squeeze for sure, and Hell Gate looked frightening.
Timing is everything
wow you have a lot of nerve sailing along the river... you are not fool hearty but extremely skilled . very impressive , thanxs for the photos , maybe the best video ever as far as pure skill is concerned
Thanks! Yeah I don’t think we ever would have tried that a when we first started. All the variable wind coming though the buildings was hard to predict and made for a challenging but rewarding trip.
You guys are so athletic! i cannot even imagine how you got around the boat without lifelines ! I am glad you have them though for the atlantic crossing.
I lived in Manhattan for 20yrs, I left the city 10months ago and bought a boat in Michigan. Currently living on the boat near Mackinaw Island.
Sailing up the East River. How cool!
Loved this one. So interesting to see Uma cruising somewhere I know.
Sailing up the river was awesome!
Crab cakes and Perogies!...Damn I'm hungry now. Great sail. Looks like it was a blast
That was exciting. I’m familiar with the area you are sailing and I think you did a masterful job of seamanship and filming. Qudos!
A touch of maryland in New York. Glad you used old bay cheers
An exciting sail and a great video. Got the stream and the Nav just right. Halyards coiled nicely!!
I just love when you left and the background of lower Manhattan was at your stern.
Great job and thanks for going for it and showing how you did it.
I grew up a block and half from a club you were just across from when you were at Manhasset
Bay harbor. In the village of Larchmont NY one of my playgrounds growing up was the Larchmont Yacht Club. That was in the fifties and sixties great times.
Watching you two tack (or just Kika in that one video) is a freaking joy to watch.
It was a quite view which gives us totally different perspective of New York City and Hell’s Gate. It was really intense but at the same time exiting to watch. I was impressed very much that Dan and Kika both did great job! Thank you for sharing! Fair winds ❤️