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  • We were invited by the Royal Navy to sail with them for 2 days on the HMS Albion.
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Komentáře • 953

  • @paulwestlake1919
    @paulwestlake1919 Před 4 lety +44

    I spent 8.5 years onboard HMS Albion watching this brought back so many memories

    • @captainchaos1311
      @captainchaos1311 Před rokem +2

      wish i could join the Royal Navy

    • @Opium1960
      @Opium1960 Před 10 měsíci

      @@captainchaos1311 that's the idea of Navy, to get new recruits and therefore are the benefits for the two visitors. Good idea from Navy.

  • @EndOfTheWoods
    @EndOfTheWoods Před 4 lety +194

    What an incredible opportunity. As an old U.S. Marine, that's had the good fortune to work with British Royal Marines, these experiences are a rare to see glimpse. Awesome! Thank you. Semper Fi.

    • @ahorsewithnoname643
      @ahorsewithnoname643 Před 4 lety +6

      I think you meant to say "As a US Marine I got to work with the Marines." Honour your seniors.

  • @giuliadarnell5765
    @giuliadarnell5765 Před 4 lety +235

    My dad is on that ship he is one of the royal marines on onboard

    • @erictaylor5462
      @erictaylor5462 Před 3 lety +7

      Wow, cool.

    • @melkormorgoth9022
      @melkormorgoth9022 Před 3 lety +12

      That is actually TOTALLY Cool,and I've heard of English Hospitality but WOW you Brits are Awesome...Best Wishes from Key Largo Florida and Thank your Father for his Service because Britain and the USA are in this shit to the End win or lose:)

  • @TheJttv
    @TheJttv Před 4 lety +334

    A Canadian and Haitian get invited aboard a Royal Navy ship. There is a story there. MI6 assets confirmed. I am on to you guys.

  • @7376282
    @7376282 Před 4 lety +176

    It wasn’t clear that you understood that you had been given flag accommodations on a ship designed to command and support amphibious operations. A flag officer is an Admiral or a General. In the case of HMS Albion, one of each. Your accommodations were for the two flags required in amphibious operations. The two flags are the Admiral afloat and the General ashore. Your accommodations were undoubtedly better than the Captain’s and certainly much better than every officer or enlisted person aboard.

    • @LouisKnowlesUKWeather
      @LouisKnowlesUKWeather Před 3 lety +2

      The Captain's mess is more equipped than theirs

    • @thomasstuhr7243
      @thomasstuhr7243 Před 3 lety +17

      I work on a vessel usually designated flag ship, our best VIP quaters aren't even close to those of HMS Albion. Holy shit.

    • @bigladseb253
      @bigladseb253 Před 3 lety +3

      @@thomasstuhr7243 albion is the flagship of the fleet (not to be confused with the flag ship of the first sea lord, HMS victory). Bulwark, the sister ship, was previously the flagship.

    • @anonymous2513456
      @anonymous2513456 Před 3 lety +5

      not only better than any other officer of enlisted person cabin, down in the seamans mess they have 40 to 50 people in the same space.

    • @joshuarosen6242
      @joshuarosen6242 Před 3 lety +3

      Thank you for that informative comment. The only time I have been on an operational RN vessel was a nuclear submarine when I was a boy. Accommodation was ridiculously cramped as you'd expect on even a big submarine but I'd never have imagined even the captain would have such a large room on any warship.

  • @wmmadox5465
    @wmmadox5465 Před 4 lety +20

    Being a US navy veteran, I was quite impressed with the launch and recovery of the small boat during the MOB drill. Definitely a testament to their "training" "training" "training".

    • @nevillemason6791
      @nevillemason6791 Před rokem

      When an aircraft ditched on launching from the new aircraft carrier Queen Elizabeth, the rescue boat was launched in half the time of the normal drill practice time. The training paid off big time. They actually weren't needed. The pilot after ejecting landed with his parachute hooked on a lighting pole on the front of the ship. Quick thinking deck crew dragged him onboard before he slid down the ship's bow.

  • @randys1889
    @randys1889 Před 4 lety +29

    How freaking cool is that?!? Getting invited aboard HMS Albion!!!
    Cheers from Southern California USA!

  • @charlesthomas8875
    @charlesthomas8875 Před 4 lety +35

    I am so glad you got to do that but more importantly, thanks for taking us along for the ride!!!!!

  • @faircompetition1203
    @faircompetition1203 Před 4 lety +46

    How to extend you visa - stay on the ship , learn how to use the big guns ,make lots of friends with the pixulated guys -then tell the pencil pusher denying you visa to come get you if he can ..... tell them it is a drill .

  • @RemodNC
    @RemodNC Před 4 lety +10

    I haven't slept for about 36 hours. That brings up memories,,,,,
    Tonight it was "Don't buy a couch"
    And in my mind I heard "Hey Soul Sister" and that has been your sailing song ever since.
    What a wonderful couple. The episode that caught my breath, that slowed my heart, was when he decided to ride out one of the worst hurricanes to hit the west indies in recent memory.
    His strength, your beauty, His forethought, your instinct, his eyes on you,,,,,,,your eyes on him.
    Possibly the best "Like" I've ever clicked.

  • @irishsailor9327
    @irishsailor9327 Před 4 lety +18

    That was totally unexpected and exciting to see that the RN would be open to the Sailing Channel World. Thank you Thank you "God Bless the Queen"

  • @billb.6109
    @billb.6109 Před 4 lety +6

    We are thinking the Captain is a Uma fan. It was very interesting and enjoyable. Thank You for taking us along. Safe travels.

  • @tobyfoster2190
    @tobyfoster2190 Před 4 lety +41

    Loved your HMS ALBION experience. I navigated her predecessor HMS FEARLESS. Great ships - hope they looked after you in the Flag cabins!! Luxury!!

    • @martinc3918
      @martinc3918 Před 4 lety +1

      Fearless was deployed to the Falklands during the Argentine conflict if I remember correctly. Were you serving at that time?h

    • @tobyfoster2190
      @tobyfoster2190 Před 4 lety

      Much later 2001-2003ish!

    • @stephenphelps9916
      @stephenphelps9916 Před 4 lety

      @@tobyfoster2190 HMS Fearless 1976 to 1979 I helped supply the means to make her go...….. I supplied the feed water for the boilers, four stage flash evaporators making seven tons per hour.

    • @henryvagincourt4502
      @henryvagincourt4502 Před 4 lety +1

      @@tobyfoster2190 + You must have caught her last deployment she was decommissioned early 2002, We played escort 1982 (F126) Falklands.

    • @ronwatts3733
      @ronwatts3733 Před 4 lety +1

      I served on the Fearless as The Air dep SMR from Dec '71 till May '75. Loved it!!

  • @urlkrueger
    @urlkrueger Před 4 lety +7

    A great big shout out to the British Royal Navy, thank you for allowing us to see you in action.

  • @cryttersytter
    @cryttersytter Před 4 lety +51

    I would say someone "high up" on that ship, is an UMA fan. 🤗 What a wonderful opportunity, thank you for sharing. Umanation!

  • @stevenuk
    @stevenuk Před 4 lety +25

    So freekin cool of the Royal Navy to invite you, great content here 👍🏼

  • @114jen
    @114jen Před 4 lety +8

    I'm ex RN, really great to see that you have been given the opportunity to stay aboard for a couple of days and observe some of the ships daily operations. I have to say the accommodation you had onboard is somewhat different to what I remember!!! 😀 (I'm not jealous at all 😉). What a terrific experience for you guys...

  • @marclawyer2789
    @marclawyer2789 Před 4 lety +19

    Amazing journey. Came across you guys years ago, when you were wondering why your keel was floppy. All that hard work, and the spirit of diving headlong into the unknown, has lead you to fantastic opportunities and adventures. Met you at Southampton boat show and you guys deserve it. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the story...

  • @jamesbond9873
    @jamesbond9873 Před 4 lety +301

    Shout out to the British navy for this.

    • @tc9634
      @tc9634 Před 4 lety +58

      Ahem
      Royal

    • @jamesbond9873
      @jamesbond9873 Před 4 lety +5

      Sorry I’m so so so so sorry. I’ll never let that happen again! Dick!

    • @tc9634
      @tc9634 Před 4 lety +8

      @@jamesbond9873 it's ok it's kind of arrogant of us to say that we have "the" Royal Navy and every other monarchies navy is the royal navy of that country.

    • @henryvagincourt4502
      @henryvagincourt4502 Před 4 lety +21

      @@tc9634 + Nothing arrogant about it, founded in 1546 its the oldest Royal Navy, simple. Ex F126, F70, D89 myself, I'm not going to apologise for saying"Royal Navy" mucker.

    • @jwadaow
      @jwadaow Před 4 lety

      @@jamesbond9873 You didn't edit your mistake though.

  • @cmarsh355
    @cmarsh355 Před 4 lety +7

    That's freaking amazing… I'm retired military and I've never heard of youtube celebs being invited on a royal navy ship like this. You guys are incredibly lucky and should feel special!

  • @ianbeadle9818
    @ianbeadle9818 Před 4 lety +17

    Fantastic video, possibly more so than you realise.....
    If you type in "life on board in the navy" you get mostly US Navy videos. So this video of yours is, to me at least, doubly fantastic!!
    Really looking forward to part two now. Thank you ❤️

    • @justforfux
      @justforfux Před 4 lety +1

      The Royal Navy has been THE Navy for the past four hundred years.

  • @danielbuckner2167
    @danielbuckner2167 Před 4 lety +49

    No need to read the comments, I'll summarize:
    "Its a ship, not a boat!"
    "Thats really cool, how did you get an invite?"
    "Why can't you get a schengen Visa if thay are willing to let you stay on a ship!?"
    Good job Kika keeping your composure through the comments! 😉

    • @brazeiar9672
      @brazeiar9672 Před 4 lety +4

      Britain isn't in Schengen and it doesn't give out Schengen visas. It's like asking why Briitain didn't give them a Canadian visa :s

    • @jwenting
      @jwenting Před 4 lety +1

      @@brazeiar9672 true, but it'll still end up in the comments because reasons...

    • @carlsmith6613
      @carlsmith6613 Před 3 lety +4

      yes, a ship but, as they kept referring to it, not a 'battle ship'...! 😁

  • @tigersharkzh
    @tigersharkzh Před 4 lety +12

    The Royal Navy is on a PR campaign and are recruiting more than they have in the last decades. With two new carriers there's a lot of sailors needed.

    • @tigersharkzh
      @tigersharkzh Před 4 lety

      @Michael Pezzullo I think the many unemployed young criminals should be drafted

  • @clayvagnini5523
    @clayvagnini5523 Před 4 lety +150

    HMS Albion is one of the Royal Navy’s two amphibious assault ships. Totally badass mission with the Royal Marines and special ops guys. How in the world did you get a invite? Very cool.

    • @mrnickbig1
      @mrnickbig1 Před 4 lety +1

      You mean an "amphibious transport dock", which is basically a mini (3/4 scale) version of a U.S. "dock landing ship", and much smaller than a real amphibious assault ship, which is essentially an aircraft carrier with a landing craft well. The UK had exactly ONE, until they decommissioned it in 2018. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Ocean_(L12)#/media/File:Apache_Helicopter_Takes_off_from_HMS_Ocean_During_Operation_Ellamy_MOD_45153052.jpg

    • @stephenphelps9916
      @stephenphelps9916 Před 4 lety +19

      @@mrnickbig1 Wikipedia may refer to it as a "amphibious transport dock" but the Royal Navy refer to her as a amphibious assault ship.

    • @mrnickbig1
      @mrnickbig1 Před 4 lety +6

      @@stephenphelps9916 , actually, the RN calls it "amphibious transport dock"! The context of "amphibious assault ship" is used as a broad term, not ship class. Here is an excerpt from the official RN website. "HMS Albion has been described as the Royal Navy’s ‘Swiss Army knife’ - and for good reason. This amphibious transport dock is capable of carrying 400 sailors and Royal Marines with a huge range of skills and experience, from technicians and engineers to medics and chefs.
      "
      www.royalnavy.mod.uk/our-organisation/the-fighting-arms/surface-fleet/assault-ships/hms-albion

    • @CPTCleoTorris
      @CPTCleoTorris Před 4 lety

      @@stephenphelps9916 You may want to so "Oh Great to know" I suspect mrnickbig is Military.

    • @armour7
      @armour7 Před 4 lety +6

      @mrnickbig1 HMS Ocean was is referred to as a “Landing Platform Helicopter” as an official ship type in the RN. HMS Ocean did not have Well Deck, this would mean that whilst yes, the ship had landing craft, the ship would have been incapable of landing something like a Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank (from landing craft). The feature of a Well Deck is required for a ship to be classified as an Amphibious Assault Ship. As well as this, in NATO there is no which thing as an Amphibious Assault Ship, only things like LPHs and numerous other amphibious ship types. I believe that you are trying to join HMS Ocean with the US terminology and not the NATO standard terminology. Adding to this, in the question of the Albion Class ships, there is a lot of overlapping between different classifications of ships. So yes, the ships are in one sense an “Amphibious Transport Dock”, but could in fact be classed as “Amphibious Assault Ship” as there are no real requirements set in stone for these kinds of debates (other than the obvious factors of the ships needing to be able to launch large numbers of troops). And finally, in reference of how you want to define a ships class by it’s size, you only need to look at Aircraft Carriers to see that your argument is flawed. Both the former HMS Ark Royal and the USS Nimitz were Aircraft Carriers of around to same time period. If you look at the size difference between the two ships, one is almost 100,000 tones heavier than the other, but both are classified as Aircraft Carriers. Ps, the Albion class is actuality bigger than both of the US Class’s of Dock Landing Ship. PPS, are you sure that you are referring to the Albion Class of Ships, or the Bay Class (which the UK and Australia also uses)?

  • @danateel
    @danateel Před 4 lety +4

    I spent 20 years in the US Navy and served 3 1/2 years on a Landing Ship Dock (USS Anchorage LSD-36) so I'm quite familiar with the type of ship you are visiting. Glad you are enjoying the stay, they obviously treated you guys like VIPs. I might mention my accommodations weren't so luxurious. Looking forward to seeing part 2.

  • @cockleshellzero3893
    @cockleshellzero3893 Před 4 lety +93

    In these days of equal ops, they should also have a female dummy for overboard drills. They could call her Eileen Dover.
    Props to our awesome Royal Navy, you guys rock! \m/

    • @waide07
      @waide07 Před 4 lety +3

      Not allowed to call them dummies anymore. Simulated casualty" 😂

    • @ConorMakes
      @ConorMakes Před 4 lety +7

      There is a female version, she is called Ruth Overboard, the wife of Fred Overboard

  • @stevenleffert8528
    @stevenleffert8528 Před 4 lety +20

    Once in a lifetime experience I’d have to say really cool

  • @peterambury344
    @peterambury344 Před 4 lety +16

    OMG..I spent a week on board ALBION as my son is a petty officer there.. so jealous of you guys..

  • @philipmasters7491
    @philipmasters7491 Před 4 lety +6

    What an honour, so jealous! Annette and I had Sunday lunch on HMS Bristol many years ago but you have been really feted, and the Navy know how to look after guests. Looking forward to Chapter 2.

  • @verynearlyaboutsailing8114
    @verynearlyaboutsailing8114 Před 4 lety +33

    Wait, I think I know Fred.
    He had a similar problem when I did my Sea Survival course in Plymouth. Just unlucky I guess.
    Brilliant video, can't wait for the next one.

    • @Neilhuny
      @Neilhuny Před 4 lety +2

      Poor Fred, definitely unlucky! I was shocked how far he had to fall before he hit the sea this time.

    • @RustyCroom
      @RustyCroom Před 3 lety

      Not sure about now but during my time in the US Navy, it was always "Oscar." I was submarines so not sure if that was the case on other vessels as well.

  • @JohnKimbler
    @JohnKimbler Před 4 lety +1

    In the US Navy the man overboard dummy is called Oscar and on my first ship we had a gunner's mate from some backwoods State standing shark watch. His job was to shoot any sharks that got close to the the person who was in the water. One day a junior officer ran up to the gunner during a man overboard drill and screamed "There's a shark in the water what do you do?!" The gunner's mate dropped the rifle down from his shoulder, took a split second to aim, and from well over forty yards shot Oscar right between the eyes. He turned to the Ensign and said "Now that poor dumb bastard doesn't have to worry about that shark sir!". True story, and even though it happened well over thirty years ago thinking about it still brings a smile to my face.

  • @marcryvon
    @marcryvon Před 4 lety +12

    Wow, quite an honor for you two ! I'm jealous.
    Your filming and editing are of professional grade now. Awesome !

  • @millvee1005
    @millvee1005 Před 4 lety +4

    Awesome powerful ship, you guys are experiencing something most of us only dream about. Great informative video and great editing.

  • @cpatterson1021
    @cpatterson1021 Před 4 lety +6

    Great Job on filming the action. Nice to see how things are done on UK ship.

  • @tenthconcept
    @tenthconcept Před 4 lety +2

    Thanks for the video. I began my career in the Navy commissioning an amphibious transport dock ship. Due to this channel I paid all of my debt off today, and going to visit sailing yachts next week. It’s time to go!!! Thanks!

  • @dieselmax8606
    @dieselmax8606 Před 4 lety +6

    Well you just turned this sailing channel up a notch!!!

  • @gillianhatko
    @gillianhatko Před 4 lety +4

    That was amazing! I can't wait for the next video.

  • @johncoulter3681
    @johncoulter3681 Před 4 lety +3

    Enjoyed this segment. Brought back a lot of memories

  • @robertlafollette8931
    @robertlafollette8931 Před 4 lety +1

    That was awesome guys. Can't wait till the next one. Having been in the US Navy, it brings back memories thank you.

  • @kfujillama9548
    @kfujillama9548 Před 4 lety

    Very cool. Great reception by Captain and the crew of HMS Albion. This is an experience you will not soon forget. Most do not know how much qualification and work goes into a naval vessel. Great camera work, very good audio. Thank you for sharing.

  • @duncan.5228
    @duncan.5228 Před 4 lety +36

    Giant coup for Sailing Uma. Will be hard for the others to beat that 👍

  • @jamielancaster01
    @jamielancaster01 Před 4 lety +3

    Excellent video - GREAT EDITING!

  • @bubbagail7450
    @bubbagail7450 Před 4 lety +2

    You two seem to be able to get yourselves into the not so ordinary situations. Rather amazing. Really cool stuff.

  • @kennediens
    @kennediens Před 4 lety +1

    Amazing experience. Thanks for sharing!

  • @MonkPetite
    @MonkPetite Před 4 lety +3

    He’s majesty royal navy special treatment.
    You both must be the golden nugget for them.
    A better promotion the navy cant get.
    How to motivate youngster to join the navy.
    Awesome 👏

  • @darrylnelson6264
    @darrylnelson6264 Před 4 lety +12

    Dang!! You guys got the VIP treatment for real! What an experience.

  • @steveangell4426
    @steveangell4426 Před 4 lety

    Wow!! Holy coolness you guys!! What an awesome experience you two were able to have. I would love to do that too. So glad you were able to shoot video and share with us. Can't wait for part 2.

  • @spinnaker5514
    @spinnaker5514 Před 4 lety

    You guys are so lucky to be able to take advantage of these wonderful adventures seeing things that most of us would never have the opportunity too! Thanks so much for taking us along with you and sharing. We appreciate all you do and the effort it takes to share it with all of us! You guys are the BEST!!!! Oh! and thanks to thee Royal Navy!!!

  • @dragonfly8080808
    @dragonfly8080808 Před 4 lety +26

    How on earth did you swing this episode/series, senior officers accommodation, bath tubs! Looking forward to the next episode. The Bridge looked so big you could have a significantly large party on it. I hope the Royal Navy, Special Boat Squadron and the Fleet Air Arm show you the best of the best.
    P.S. Watch out for their drinking games in the mess lol.

    • @operator0
      @operator0 Před 4 lety +5

      They would have never been given Flag Officer's quarters on a U.S. Navy ship...at least not back when I was in. Nice score though.

    • @dragonfly8080808
      @dragonfly8080808 Před 4 lety +6

      @@operator0
      Recruitment opportunity for British Military on CZcams

    • @berndheiden7630
      @berndheiden7630 Před 4 lety +7

      Paul D
      If so, I don‘t mind. As long as they treat Kika and Dan with the utmost care and courtesy, of which I am sure!

    • @stefpix
      @stefpix Před 4 lety +1

      Paul D I heard that on US ships there is no alcohol. Maybe that’s why the British sailors seem more relaxed

    • @stefpix
      @stefpix Před 4 lety

      @Jim Nickles in the US Navy? Americans are way to strict when it comes to downtime and relaxing. Maybe the Puritan influence? I would guess that on the Royal Navy sailors that are not on duty they can have beer every night. I think I heard that from an American reporter who visited a British military ship in NYC.

  • @music-man
    @music-man Před 4 lety +3

    Hey guys awesome you got to do that with one of the finest Navys on THE Planet. Im from London living in Southern California and my son is in the US Navy based in San Diego. I have crossed the Pacific twice both times from Honolulu to San Diego once on the Nimitz Aircraft Carrier and second on a marine Deployment Ship. It was the most amazing experience of my life. They invite parents of service women and men coming back from Deployment to travel the final leg. Its called a Tiger Cruise. Best wishes to you both cheers.

  • @sampea1
    @sampea1 Před 4 lety

    It felt so cinematic! That was a monstrous boat and they were definitely handle some serious things. You looked so excited and I was in glee with you! Great video as always😊

  • @h.v7461
    @h.v7461 Před 4 lety +1

    Wow! What an awesome experience. Loved the intense action music. Looking forward to part 2. Cheers 🍻

  • @ryfish5
    @ryfish5 Před 4 lety +8

    Sitting here with a silly grin on my face! Thank you.

  • @buoyohbuoy790
    @buoyohbuoy790 Před 4 lety +4

    Typically the army of any country is a rigid organization detached from today’s world.
    Congratulations to the Royal Navy and it’s leadership for leading the way in adopting cutting edge methods of communication, and showing the world how a modern military organization should “blend” with global audiences in the 21st century.
    Only the British can do that. Bravo!

  • @TheOlandex
    @TheOlandex Před 3 lety +1

    As an ex-Navy guy (Canadian) and a coastal cruising sailor I am really glad you guys had that opportunity. I'm not sure most of the people I know around the "yacht club" really have any appreciation for the Navy and what we do or how much we learn. By the way, in Canada "Fred" is Oscar, and Oscar goes swimming at least once a day, usually more. Why? Because when you have a person overboard it IS that important to know exactly how you'll retrieve them quickly.
    This was an amazing opportunity for you guys. Bravo Zulu to the RN for hosting you!

  • @larryedge7827
    @larryedge7827 Před 4 lety +2

    By far the coolest thing yet, great job...👍

  • @fiziwig
    @fiziwig Před 4 lety +5

    You guys have WAY too much fun!!! :)

  • @lacelotte7385
    @lacelotte7385 Před 4 lety +27

    Great to see the RN looking after you so well and great episode!
    Looking forward to the next installment but in the meantime don't accept a beer without checking for that shilling in the bottom first! 😉
    BZ guys!

    • @kevinduffy80
      @kevinduffy80 Před 4 lety

      Also be careful if anyone offers to show you "the golden rivet ".

  • @kamigriff
    @kamigriff Před 3 lety

    This is really cool. Thanks Royal Navy for this glimpse into all that you do.

  • @EmileCantin
    @EmileCantin Před 4 lety +3

    Pretty cool! As a part-time military member, I recognized that "writing style" immediately. The official letter you got is in fact a memorandum, used for internal communications in the military. The paragraphs are numbered so they can be easily referenced, and the text is written using short, concise sentences that go straight to the point and avoid ambiguity as much as possible. It's pretty weird to write at first, but once you get used to it, it's really efficient.

  • @laurentbenoit9080
    @laurentbenoit9080 Před 3 lety +4

    OK, it's official, I'm jealous....
    this said, I must admit it's one of my favorite episode. You managed it the best way it should be managed.
    The video editing is stunning, the music is perfect, the comments are at the right time with the right content...
    There's nothing left to National Geographic or to Discovery Channel, you nailed them
    For that, thanks and Cheers

  • @RoyalAtenea
    @RoyalAtenea Před 4 lety +1

    Great video as usual. Thanks for the inspiration

  • @agencyoperative
    @agencyoperative Před 4 lety

    You guys have taken this to another level! Amazing life you are having.

  • @MaShcode
    @MaShcode Před 4 lety +5

    It really is something to go on military maneuvers and experience live fire practice. The noise is scary unreal. Bone shaking loud.

    • @billb48843
      @billb48843 Před 4 lety

      @Richard Crook LOL - I also noticed that -looked like there was also steam, but could have been just warm water and cold air (seeing as everyone was bundled up).

  • @richarddickson3211
    @richarddickson3211 Před 4 lety +5

    How did you blag that one !!! Impressed,, cant wait for part 2.

    • @Neilhuny
      @Neilhuny Před 4 lety

      It would be rude to suggest favours were swapped in the traditional manner in Portsmouth taverns, wouldn't it?
      (I honestly don't think there is the remotest possibility but it does sound like a scene from a 1970's Benny Hill comedy - with the RN sailor being Benny obvs. Sorry, feller, if you are reading this)

  • @stevegarneau61
    @stevegarneau61 Před 4 lety +2

    Wow, what a great experience!! You guys are real celebs!

  • @ballard6620
    @ballard6620 Před 4 lety

    Awesome video thanks for taking us along.

  • @Happ465
    @Happ465 Před 4 lety +4

    Now this an adventure! Only could Sailing Uma do something like this! Bravo! By the way not a Battleship.

  • @ChrisPrast
    @ChrisPrast Před 4 lety +17

    On the scale of awesomeness, this is off scale. :-)

  • @keebearfull
    @keebearfull Před 4 lety +1

    LOVE this!!!!! You Uma 2 r the BESSSST!! thank you for the fun!

  • @dawnrowe7592
    @dawnrowe7592 Před 4 lety

    Brilliant, looking forward to the next week

  • @DStrayCat69
    @DStrayCat69 Před 4 lety +5

    Fantastic adventure :-) That is very, very rare. It's awesome that you were allowed to video all of that... I can't imagine what will be in your next episode... Looking forward to it... Oh! I'm a new subscriber... :-)

  • @hanshogqvist7927
    @hanshogqvist7927 Před 4 lety +23

    When you make the best, I repete - the BEST, sailing reports on you tube - and on top of that is a very likeable couple of course you get an invitation to The Royal Navy! Look forward to next chapter. :-)

    • @shaenj
      @shaenj Před 4 lety +1

      Of course the Captain moved out of his cabin to important guests, that's been normal for hundreds of years.
      Not in any other countries though. Can you imagine a Yank Captain doing that?

  • @jamesstratton3763
    @jamesstratton3763 Před 4 lety +2

    Awesome!! is all i can say cant wait for the next one :) Go Navy!

  • @markpalmer4917
    @markpalmer4917 Před 4 lety +1

    Wasn't sure about this video I'm so glad you did it. Good job

  • @ralphneuman5910
    @ralphneuman5910 Před 4 lety +5

    Wow! What a great episode. I think RN enlistment just went up.

  • @dougschnelzer9168
    @dougschnelzer9168 Před 4 lety +5

    That was so much fun. Looking forward to the next day's activities. I turned on Navionics the last plane ride I was on. Great to see you using it to stay oriented.

  • @michaels1997
    @michaels1997 Před 4 lety

    As has already been said, this wasn't just an episode, it was a full blown documentary! Fascinating to see and massive thanks to the RN for being so welcoming and open and to you both for being the people you are which got you the opportunity to share this great experience with us! Loved the honesty, humour and creativity - get this over to the BBC to broadcast immediately!!

  • @stuartjudd6630
    @stuartjudd6630 Před 4 lety

    What a fantastic experience and hats off to the RN for inviting you onboard.
    Looking forward to part 2.

  • @ericfeatherstone
    @ericfeatherstone Před 3 lety +5

    “Whose boat is this?”
    “It’s a ship, baby.”
    “Whose ship is this?”
    “It’s Fred’s.”
    “Who’s Fred?”
    “Fred’s dead, baby. Fred’s dead.”

  • @JohnMiller2
    @JohnMiller2 Před 4 lety +79

    Funny how you weren't allowed a visa for more than 3 months but the Royal Navy invites you onto a ship. I would use that as an argument for a longer visa in the EU haha

    • @working2bselfsufficient724
      @working2bselfsufficient724 Před 4 lety +21

      UK left EU Jan 31st.

    • @scottbeaulieu8192
      @scottbeaulieu8192 Před 4 lety +5

      That’s what I was thinking too, how can these countries deny people from staying in their country due to visa and citizenship statues but hey come on aboard our military ship, come inside the bridge and record everything while you’re at ... lmao ohhhh gotta just laugh at bureaucratic ironies

    • @Einungbrekke
      @Einungbrekke Před 4 lety +9

      @@scottbeaulieu8192 UK haven't denied Kika. She can stay in UK, she just got a very limited visa to other Schengen countries. At least that is my understanding.

    • @JohnMiller2
      @JohnMiller2 Před 4 lety +3

      ​@@working2bselfsufficient724 True, but nothing will change until the end of 2020 when the transition deadline expires. There are still open boarders and trade to and from the UK as we speak.

    • @JohnMiller2
      @JohnMiller2 Před 4 lety +4

      My point is that i find that unfair she comes from Haiti and gets three months but for example Dylan Magaster from FLORB that also sails the world got 180 days. That tells me that they consider her a risk of illegal immigration or something along those lines. Being invited by the Royal Navy tells me that they have faith in both Dan and Kika to accurately show and represent the UK's finest but that same country wouldn't give her more time to stay. Now they probably can't extend their Schengen visa in the UK anymore but my point stands that being invited by one of the worlds finest navies is still a good look.

  • @generossano2800
    @generossano2800 Před 2 lety

    What a super opportunity to observe a ship of the Royal Navy underway and in action. you 2 have earned it. God bless and good luck. Stay safe and well.

  • @phedrob3735
    @phedrob3735 Před 4 lety

    I've followed all your videos and I'm thrilled our wonderful Royal Navy offered you this unique experience. I hope you will always keep fond memories of the UK in your hearts, even though we can't offer you crystal clear seas, swaying palms and pristine beaches. Looking forward to your future travels.

    • @SailingUma
      @SailingUma  Před 4 lety

      Every place we visit is special and unique and fascinates us. No one place is any better or worse than another, just different. So far, our stay in the UK is exactly what we needed.

  • @operator0
    @operator0 Před 4 lety +50

    That looks a lot like a US Navy LPD. I imagine it has similar capabilities as well.
    Also, you guys were staying in the flag officer's quarters. Pretty fancy and that absolutely would not happen on a US Navy ship.

    • @daniseakey6773
      @daniseakey6773 Před 4 lety +2

      I was invited as an American civilian to make a passage on a US nuclear submarine from Hawaii to San Diego on board Hawkbill by the captain. That is suppose to not ever happen either.

    • @abritishguy7295
      @abritishguy7295 Před 4 lety +1

      USN ship are smaller and more efficient like the RFA bay class, but the albion class can carry more

  • @Echelon_Sky_Denver
    @Echelon_Sky_Denver Před 4 lety +10

    Pretty much everything you guys publish is cool, but that was epic.

  • @thomask5295
    @thomask5295 Před 4 lety +1

    That was really cool! Can't wait to see part 2 :)

  • @humnpwr
    @humnpwr Před 4 lety +1

    That was an amazing episode, congratulations!!!

    • @humnpwr
      @humnpwr Před 4 lety

      I was commissioned to build a movie set for the Royal Visit at Pinewood Studios in Toronto many years ago.

  • @scyz2807
    @scyz2807 Před 4 lety +6

    Completely unexpected! The difference between a boat and a ship is that you can put a boat on a ship, but not the other way around. Yea, that is a SHIP! Scott W
    (I just put this comment back up since not only did the likes go away, but also all the comments!)

    • @Ron-df1mp
      @Ron-df1mp Před 4 lety +2

      Except when talking about a sub...which is a boat.

    • @Nerd3927
      @Nerd3927 Před 4 lety

      That is a good definition. Personally a ship that is not my own I will always call a ship. Calling other peoples ships "boats" can be perceived as being rude. This one I would call a vessel :-)

    • @scyz2807
      @scyz2807 Před 4 lety +1

      @@Ron-df1mp I think there are ships large enough that you could put a submarine on them. How you might get it on the ship is another matter! lol

    • @mikeh720
      @mikeh720 Před 4 lety +2

      @@scyz2807 floating dry docks or "sub tenders". They sink enough for the sub to sail in and then purge all the water out.

  • @karlfair
    @karlfair Před 4 lety +5

    That was a neat episode. You guys must really rate to get flag accommodations.

  • @kimtaylor6149
    @kimtaylor6149 Před 4 lety

    What. A crucial trip to the life of a sailor on a military mission! You are pleasure boaters!!! Thanks for sharing your experience of a military mission, protecting the world! An amazing awesome experience you two have! Life. Is. Good...

  • @paulbearman4653
    @paulbearman4653 Před 4 lety

    Very envious, looking forward to watching the next episode.

  • @jedi201
    @jedi201 Před 4 lety +7

    Very nice video, interesting, thank you. As a matter of interest, How long did the MOB operation take, from overboard to retrieval.

  • @Solstice42
    @Solstice42 Před 4 lety +62

    What was the backstory on how you got invited on board the Royal Navy ship? Very nice job on filming and editing ...

    • @SailingUma
      @SailingUma  Před 4 lety +46

      You’ll just have to wait until next week ;) and by that I mean Thursday or Friday when we get the next episode finished.

    • @olafk2297
      @olafk2297 Před 4 lety +25

      Invited to a Navy ship, but not allowed to be in the Schengenspace for a year ........ stupid laws here

    • @dankotz722
      @dankotz722 Před 4 lety +16

      @@SailingUma I cannot wait to hear how in the hell you scored this Royal treatment. My wife and I once got to sail for 2 days on the USS Enterprise, but we had to sleep in the racks with the rest of the sailors - packed in like sardines. We are so jealous! :-)

    • @mbw5834
      @mbw5834 Před 4 lety +6

      Have you investigated "Seaman's book"? The big selling point of having a Seaman's Book, comes when it is presented by a person who would ordinarily require a visa to enter the country. If the seaman can show that he is joining or leaving a vessel then the border official can waive the visa requirement.

    • @67amigo
      @67amigo Před 4 lety +3

      @@olafk2297 Thats exactly what i had on my mind. But I think the laws are oke, the problem is the system that kills a self thinking and judgement mentality of the people in charge off the stamp.

  • @anthonyharris6666
    @anthonyharris6666 Před 4 lety

    Just started watching your Chanel ,
    Lived in Plymouth for many years and served down there in The RN from 1980 to 1991.
    Your very lucky to get invited onboard and it reminds me of how great the navy can be.
    The fact that they have done this is supercool. It really helps promote good relations.
    Travelling abroad I am reminded how hospital people are and it is great to see the RN
    Reciprocating.
    Hope you get your visa situation sorted and get to travel to the destinations you wish for.
    All the best.
    AH

  • @Langy3366
    @Langy3366 Před 3 lety

    Absolutely brilliant video

  • @kunoknollenbuddler2167
    @kunoknollenbuddler2167 Před 4 lety +3

    I love your new opener on this episode. hihi
    And it's pretty cool, that you are on board of a navy vessel.

  • @fritzk9118
    @fritzk9118 Před 4 lety +19

    If I could give you 2 thumbs up I would. Love this content.

  • @jb9090
    @jb9090 Před 4 lety

    What a great experience! Super nice accommodations and very generous of them to invite you along

  • @erichcollar9810
    @erichcollar9810 Před 4 lety +1

    Coolest video to date. Hats off to the RN for inviting you. Love the James Bondish music at man overboard segment.