Sailing Uma · video

What this video covers

The crew of the 38-ft sailboat Uma departs Fort Lauderdale for a 51-mile coastal passage to West Palm, Florida, marking their return to cruising after four months at a dock.2:14 During the 10-hour transit, they test a donated asymmetric spinnaker in light winds, utilizing a sock for deployment and achieving improved speed on a beam reach.4:40 The crew discusses their four-year decision to sail without lifelines, citing the poor condition of original stanchions and the high cost of custom stainless steel fabrication in the Caribbean.7:30 They plan to install a continuous, welded stainless steel rail system before an upcoming ocean crossing to Europe.11:37 The passage concludes with an evening arrival at anchor in West Palm, where they encounter counter-currents near the Gulf Stream.16:49 The crew confirms the effectiveness of their hull paint and prop speed sensor after extended time at the dock.13:13

More from Sailing Uma

We're Finally Setting Sail Again!Sep 20264 Hours to Rig Solar for an 8-Month Solo CircumnavigationSep 2026Solar Sponsor Backed Out Before Sailing Around the World !Sep 2026Our boat won’t look the same after this | Step 495Aug 2026

From Sailing Uma — see the channel’s boat, crew, and every analyzed video.

The Sailing Directory Newsletter

One email with the fleet's best finds — the moments, boats, and stories worth your watch time. Enter your own address to get your own copy.