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Gravity is such a bore. It is just so eternally patient.
Gratz Kika on confronting your fear of falling. Couple suggestions: Don't let closing your eyes or grabbing for the rope become habit. You need to see what's going on and be aware as you go, where and how you would go if a fall occurs. The rope will catch you. Keep you hands free for controlling the fall and fending off walls or projections you might not want to slam into. If you're afraid of cartwheeling, which is more likely on a slope, keeping your eyes open and hands and feet free will help you avoid that. Another fun video guys.
great job conquering your fears love watching you guys,just binge watched now i'm caught up
That noise when dropping the mainsail really gets to me. I want this winter to be over and the boat back in the drink. I want to glide around in the Finnish and Swedish archipelagos for weeks. Like every year.
Depending on where you are, if swells are an issue, could you just go onto land and pitch a tent so you can sleep? Perhaps you would be concerned to leave the boat unmanned and on anchor overnight.
The falling practice was really excellent. It was interesting to see how falling above your anchor point is different than falling below it. Kika, As a fellow vertically challenged person, I would say that you are a better climber than Dan if you can do all the climbs that he can. This is because there are hand and footholds that he can reach but for which you need to jump. His height gives Dan a definite advantage. Also, men are naturally gifted with more upper body strength than women, which is an advantage for overhangs and means that you have to work harder. So don't knock yourself at all. You are both definitely awesome, though!!!
Rock climbing does not look like fun to me. I would rather just enjoy the beautiful water. Just me, I guess.
I had free climbed for a number of years before my first harness top-rope belay.
To this day 30+ years later, I can recall that very odd and discomforting feeling of laying back to be lowered from my first belayed climb. I had even asked if they would mind if I down climbed.
Anyone who says they enjoy falling while leading a climb has a certain set destiny with a rock & a hard place.
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From what you shared, you did great, Kika. As usual. Also, it is your wise nature to be apprehensive each time.
i noticed a couple videos again that the hull has some dents on the starboard side? did i miss something?
Rather you than me, girl! Much respect.
Cliff faces are ok but if you hert yourself its along way from help also the world is changing and its getting more expensive to live now
You guys consistently find new places to explore and have fun, which never gets boring to watch. Kika, great job on practicing overcoming your fear of falling. Sometimes you just have to embrace the suck to get over something that causes anxiety to get prepared for a potentially bad situation. Now you'll know what it feels like in a real situation but I hope you will never have to experience a fall and if you do, Dan will catch you as he always does. I thought it was funny you counted down 3-2-1 and held your breath like you were going underwater for the first time. All that was missing was you plugging your nose…lol.
I love the way that Dan doesn't do the male thing of somehow making his girl's safety a result of his actions. He validates and gives Kika back her autonomy. This seems to be one of those rare truly equal partnerships. I suppose it helps that, professionally they are from the same discipline.
Are those prismatic glasses so you can watch your climbing partner without getting a crick in your neck?
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It isn't the falling that is bad; it is the sudden stop at the end. 🙂 I thought that stuff you found on the beach was more like horse poop than cow poop and then you showed the horses swimming and that explained it. That round stuff on the beach is horse poop that you were playing with. 🙂
I think that was actually horse shit that you were playing with.
Hey Dan, for what its worth, I would prefer to see kika on the boat and not hanging by a rope. You might consider taking the lead when climbing as this video strongly suggests….
Cow shit it super sloppy, horse shit is the one that's firm and grassy.
I also have a fear of falling, but in life in general 😅
Continue to love watching your brave adventures … cool watching at 15:10
Always enjoy watching you guys. You are adventurous and you make a great couple.
Wonderful shot of rising shadows … All my other sailing channels that I follow are in building or buying mode and no sailing so it's nice to to have you guys to follow on the water. Stay Safe & Fair Winds!!
Those are Gremmlin egs Kika. Just don't feed them after midnight 🤣🤣🤣
Hah, I remember my first time skydiving. The plane we used had me hanging from a spar under the wing and I vividly recall counting down from 3… and not letting go for what felt like an eternity (in video footage, there's almost no delay). Letting go is REALLY hard sometimes. Good job, Kika!
You guys have become so much more solid as a couple, even though you’ve been always solid since the very beginning of your adventure. What I’m trying to say is that you two look such a beautiful couple doing things together always supporting each other and, just so beautiful together. Inside and out. What a great human beings!! I love you so much ❤ I can’t wait to catch up with you two in real time wherever you are now…😊
I guess you have to weigh everything and evaluate which risk is worth taking. If you fall and are injured, it could potentially stop your sailing for at least a while, having to stay in one place to recover. Sailing has its own risks too. Fear isn’t the biggest enemy really.. I think carelessness is the enemy because then foolish choices are made and consequences happen. You both seem to evaluate well. Just be as careful as you can and know your limits. Then go and enjoy your life 😊