Sailing Uma
Couple rebuilding an all-electric sailboat, documenting refits and ocean passages
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Sailing Uma is run by Dan and Kika, who rescued a 1972 sailboat, rebuilt it and converted it to an all-electric liveaboard. The channel began in February 2015 and has grown to around 439,000 subscribers and more than 119 million total views across over 700 videos. They publish weekly, averaging about four uploads a month, and chronicle a long 'Step' series of refit episodes, solar and electrical installs, passage vlogs and full boat tours. Videos range from short updates to 30-plus minute features, mixing hands-on technical how-tos with ocean sailing footage as they prepare for a big 2026 milestone.
This channel feels like watching a hand-built ocean home come alive. We find the videos consistently practical and addictive for anyone who likes step-by-step projects and real-world problem solving at sea. The mix of technical refit content, solar and electrical deep dives, and genuine offshore passages makes it ideal for DIY boatowners, aspiring cruisers and gear-minded viewers. Standouts include the full boat tour "BOAT TOUR: The Modern Interior of our 50 yr old DREAM YACHT" and the North Atlantic passage "Biggest Waves We've Ever Seen." Uploads are regular and there is a huge back catalogue to binge.
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Pros
- Detailed, step-by-step refit episodes
- Practical solar and electrical tutorials
- Regular weekly uploads
- Good mix of passages and onboard life
Cons
- Highly technical detail may not suit casual viewers
- Many episodes are long and in-depth
- Large archive can be overwhelming to new viewers
