Sailing Uma · video

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Dan and Kika are preparing their boat, Uma, for a one-year circumnavigation following a three-year, ground-up refit.▶ 4:24 The project centres on maintaining an all-electric propulsion system, which requires carrying zero backup diesel fuel for the engine or generator.▶ 6:54 To manage the logistical challenges of international travel with a Haitian passport, the crew plans to minimise port stops and prioritise long, continuous passages.▶ 17:48 They intend to leverage their upgraded solar array and water maker to support extended time at sea, while using Starlink to maintain connectivity during the voyage.▶ 19:32 The refit process is currently in the final stages, with recent work including the installation of a new bowsprit fitting using M10 hardware.▶ 12:24 The crew aims to launch within two months to begin the global shakedown.▶ 7:16

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