Sailing Uma · video

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Dan and Kika live aboard and sail their 50-year-old sailboat, Uma, with the goal of traveling indefinitely and living sustainably.0:20 Over six or seven years, the pair refitted the vessel from a beat-up condition into a functional home.2:22 Their journey includes a two-year expedition in the Arctic, followed by a return to warmer climates.1:53 The crew manages all maintenance, repairs, and sailing operations independently. They emphasize a focus on practical capabilities rather than limitations, balancing the mental and physical challenges of long-term cruising with the experience of calm, clear-night passages.0:29 The project reflects a transition from initial external skepticism toward their lifestyle to the successful realization of their goal to sail and explore the world.2:30

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