WE ATTEMPTED THE DEADLY SWIM (Alcatraz to San Francisco)

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We swam from Alcatraz to the San Francisco shore! Do you think you could do it?! 🦈 Get Surfshark VPN at surfshark.deals/karaandnate - Enter promo code KARAANDNATE for 83% off and 3 extra months for FREE!
Credits:
Thank you Pacific Open Water Swim Co. for keeping us safe!: www.pacificswim.co/
Jeff Cooperman: in-water GoPro footage
Christopher Kam: excellent footage of San Francisco and our entire swim :)
Ben Possehl: zoom footage from shore
Episode 825 | San Francisco, CA | Filmed May 2022
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Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, we got married 2013 and were super “normal.” I was a teacher and Nate started a small printing business from the spare bedroom of our apartment. We discovered the world of “travel hacking” & became obsessed. So after 2 years of obsessively saving $35k and over 2 million miles and points, we sold our cars and apartment and left home January 10, 2016 for a “one year” trip around the world. Our goal was to see as many places as possible before we ran out of money and went home to “normal life.” We started this travel vlog to share our experiences with friends and family, but quickly fell in love with this lifestyle and did everything we could to keep going. 4 years later, we achieved our new goal of visiting 100 countries and all 7 continents. We had no plans to slow down, until 2020 forced us to ;) Which is when we bought a converted van to start exploring our own country for the first time. Van life was a major adjustment and so different than flying every week like we were used to, but we are incredibly thankful to be able to continue doing something we love every day. 😊🎥🌎
#travel #travelvlog #alcatraz
0:00 Our biggest fear
0:50 Why are we doing this?!
3:41 Seeing Alcatraz for the first time
4:19 INSIDE Alcatraz (prison tour)
5:50 What we are wearing to swim
7:29 BEST VPN
8:35 MORNING OF THE SWIM
12:42 JUMPING IN the San Francisco Bay
19:19 Our final thoughts on the swim

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@ninaradio 2 года назад

As an open water swimmer, I feel like it’s really important for everyone to realize that Kara and Nate were able to do that without swim training because (a) they are super fit and experienced with facing intense physical and endurance challenges and (b) they had a safety team entirely focused on them who continually coached them all the way to the beach. I say this because every year there are an awful lot of underprepared swimmers who attempt the Alcatraz swim in big races or group swims who need rescuing. If you cannot go into this in the same conditions as you just saw in this video, don’t give up on ever doing the swim but definitely postpone and TRAIN first.

@willheath407 2 года назад

Now imagine how the men from the prison did this and how desperate they must’ve been to escape. No training, no wetsuits and probably poor nutritional diet for the duration of their stay in the prison. Insane

@katharineshields 2 года назад

This should be the top comment

@bigcity2085 2 года назад

Why not try it with flippers first ? But...awesome episode. Plus,I'd backstroke/float to catch my breath...that's how I passed my scuba test(long time ago).

@marthawhite842 2 года назад

Ditto this. Also not shown: when you swim in a large event, there is the additional chaos of hundreds of other bodies churning up the water around you or even swimming over you. One year, we swam through a school of jellyfish and a few people around me got stung and panicked. Thank goodness for the kayakers. Nothing beats that moment of calm before the start though when you're bobbing up and down off Alcatraz with the GG Bridge in the distance. What a feeling. :)

@pacificopenwaterswimco.8444 2 года назад

Kudos! :) Thanks for noticing and commenting about this. We were the pilots and escorts for Kara and Nate's swim. I should point out that earlier this year we put together a prep plan for Kara and Nate, which included a practice swim, etc. Due to their schedule, it did not work as planned, but since we had angel swimmers and we shifted the date to a day when the ebb (current) was lighter, conditions were such that we felt we had a good chance for their attempt to be a success. The safety of swimmers is absolutely paramount to us, and with 18+ years of San Francisco open water experience, we managed things pretty tightly. Our large group swims here definitely have much to be desired, which is why we only offer small groups/solo swims and vet all of our swimmers before taking them out. Training and preparation are also very important, as you point out. Our thanks go out to Nate and Kara for listening to our request that safety be a priority in this video. We all have a responsibility to keep open water swimming safe and enjoyable. Thanks again! Enjoy!

@zmorton 2 года назад

As a Bay Area native it’s hard to express how insane this is. The SF Bay is such a beast! Amazing job you two. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@caliali87 2 года назад

I am too and could never do this swim!

@billyrayvalentine7972 2 года назад

Amen Zak. The current and choppy waves around the island get crazy at times.

@Jason_xofilos 2 года назад

I couldn’t agree more. I have lived in the SF Bay Area my entire life. I am aware of the swim club but have not once wanted to swim in the SF Bay. I would rather motor or sail in the SF Bay . You amazingly well!

@julievanderleest 2 года назад

Seriously. I put my feet in the water and felt like dying. Can’t imagine swimming in it. Grant it, it was February but seasons don’t seem to matter there.

@adelinesmith4316 2 года назад

I am too and I can’t believe doing this!!

@Tianton1 Год назад

The guys who escaped prison. The adrenalin, The desperation, The smell of freedom, The thought of being caught and brought back.. All those things combined. They definitely had to have made it

@tylerhall7727 10 месяцев назад

Wrong, most got hypothermia and drowned if they even timed the tide right

@appledapple1899 10 месяцев назад

Or they had an adrenaline dump, drowned, and then were eaten by sharks. But sure, let's imagine the life long criminals made a superhuman swim in freezing cold water with no training, and lived happily ever after in Costa Rica

@Roadrunner0077 10 месяцев назад

@@tylerhall7727 every ocean not that cold 😂 y’all use that word too loosely now

@tylerhall7727 10 месяцев назад

@@Roadrunner0077 last I checked the ocean that separates Alcatraz and San Fran has been the same since the continents formed.

@yeetyahh950 10 месяцев назад

@@appledapple1899i dont think u understand how fit prisoners get

@VagabondTurtle Год назад

Can we just realize that two persons are in there without the swimsuit, already smiling and filming while they are swimming and they keep doing that the whole time. I mean... the real heroes :)

@Joshua_Peller Год назад

The water is so cold I just don’t understand

@Joshua_Peller Год назад

Most people would not make it

@mr.wilson3657 Год назад

This is the comment I was in search of

@englishrose4388 2 года назад

I love that Kara made it to the beach first. And how sweet of local fans to show up on the landing to cheer you on. That made me teary. You all are alone so much of your travels.

@lacelegends9102 2 года назад

My uncle does channel swimming. He swam from Southampton UK all the way to Calais in France. It took him 6 hours non stop. He does this every year and also did this once while fighting cancer. Most of all he did it for the Cancer trust UK. *Proud of you guys* xoxo

@princekely7308 2 года назад

I'd love to be Leanne.Host is my idol. Hes the person I aspire to be, hes my light of day

@nomadmum2593 2 года назад

What an amazing Uncle you have. You must be so proud x

@lacelegends9102 2 года назад

@@nomadmum2593 I am incredibly proud of him. He is free of cancer now & he's actually planning on doing another Channel swim again very soon 🙏

@goldenb105 20 дней назад

6 hours ? Damn how does he do that

@troysaddress Год назад

While visiting Alcatraz we watched a Great White Shark consume a California Sea Lion less than 10 yards from the shore line of the island. My fear would not be the cold water, wind, or even the current. Im glad the swimmers made it safely!

@sassyfrass4295 Год назад

yep, a total no go swim zone - more than a yikes! hopefully, the guy in the boat had some type of sonar monitoring for large moving objects in the water? grew up on the west coast and have seen more sharks off the coast while sailing than I can count. Love Kara and Nate; so glad they made it safely to shore in very cold dark pacific waters.

@Dyna-mite154 9 месяцев назад

No you didn’t.

@negan2747 18 дней назад

@@sassyfrass4295 there's no sharks you don't realisevhow cold it is! 😂

@sassyfrass4295 18 дней назад

@@negan2747 white sharks love cold water.

@negan2747 18 дней назад

@@sassyfrass4295 I guarantee it that you won't see any sharks there

@boardingpass3056 10 месяцев назад

My husband and I did this swim last weekend inspired by this video. We are not swimmers but trained for about 5 months for this. I can honestly say everything you were feeling during the swim was 100% accurate. It was definitely the most difficult feat we have ever done but what an experience!! Thanks for the inspiration!!!

@Moody1996 2 года назад

I consider myself a pretty great swimmer, the fact that these two did this challenge with very minimal preparation/training is very impressive to me. The waves pulling you back, the cold water, exhaustion, the adrenaline etc. Respect Kara and Nate and congratulations on this achievement!

@MariaOliviaTravel 2 года назад

Seriously! and the pacific ocean is no joke, I've gotten pulled by those currents and it's terrifying. What they just did is super impressive.

@lostamonglocals5382 2 года назад

yes, very impressive

@Biscuits- Год назад

Just because they did it don’t mean you can 😃

@charleneb5361 2 года назад

The people who showed up at the beach to cheer you on…just….❤️😭❤️…all the feels! So wonderful!

@shallyine986 2 года назад

👍👍

@agnesskibicka Год назад

@@shallyine986 agreed! Hello from Poland and my lifestyle and freedom channel 😀

@shallyine986 Год назад

@@agnesskibicka hey hello 🇺🇸

@MyMaceyMoo Год назад

Those guys who escaped definitely made it on adrenaline. It looked far easier than I had previously thought.

@MrGeorge07 Год назад

Yea also there's no way they got all that way past all those hurdles to just dies there. They knew what they was facing and was prepared, they weren't idiots

@alejandroblanco2071 Год назад

Good assertion . Also I'm assuming they escaped & swam obviously in the nighttime...

@retrorampage9015 11 месяцев назад

@@alejandroblanco2071 there is 0 chance they survived that swim.

@thirstysenpai1448 11 месяцев назад

@@retrorampage9015 how is there 0 chance, if they were fit plus adrenaline pumping they could have made it, theres a chance they coulda done it

@retrorampage9015 11 месяцев назад

@@thirstysenpai1448 0

@victorpante3498 Год назад

Can we also applaud that one dude who swam without a wet suit and filming at the same time lol

@pedrin_-gameplay 9 месяцев назад

😂😂

@mariagiji 2 года назад

FUN FACT: I learnt this when visiting Alcatraz... prisoners got hot showers (it was one of the very few or even the only prison that did this) so the difference between the water temperature of the shower and the temperature of the bay would be greater. This made it even harder for them to make that deadly swim!

@mellissa5345 2 года назад

@cnmmd qiuoo very strange indeed

@urmomg6522 2 года назад

DEADLY??? I HAVE TO SWIM THAT TODAY

@dman7497 2 года назад

@@urmomg6522 really?

@urmomg6522 2 года назад

@@dman7497 YEAH AND IM TERRIFYED im doing it with my friends my parents are like "dont you think your too young" and i was like "yeah"

@MariaOliviaTravel 2 года назад

That's super interesting! Thank you for sharing 😊

@astrobastro565 2 года назад

As a competitive swimmer, when Nate asked if the ears went in or out of the swim cap, I am severely happy that Kara corrected him.

@liseoppenheimer7255 2 года назад

I know right? So funny.. wouldn’t a dry suit have been better?

@pacificopenwaterswimco.8444 2 года назад

One he got on the boat, we straightened out all of those questions! Lol.

@laadybee7752 Год назад

The memories of this life you guys are creating is just incredible. I love everything you guys are doing and its truly inspiring. Running my first NYC marathon in 2023 because of Nate! I am just so happy to know you both, even if its from the screen.

@GStat7 Год назад

some of the nicest; genuine and most humble people ive ever seen; proud of yall for accomplishing the swim; well deserved. their reaction to the swim afterwards was legendary haha.

@SailingLaVagabonde 2 года назад

Yeewwww! Been waiting for this one. Murky water, claustrophobic wetsuits, hypothermia! (in French accent) Incredable’

@1972CB350 2 года назад

Cheers to La Vagabonde! Oui Oui!

@marieked 2 года назад

“Incroyable”

@JESUSCHRIST-ONLYWAYTOHEAVEN 2 года назад

GOD'S STANDARD FOR HEAVEN IS PERFECTION AND ONLY JESUS (THE SON OF GOD/GOD IN THE FLESH) LIVED THAT PERFECT LIFE! HE LAID DOWN HIS LIFE & TOOK THE WRATH OF THE FATHER ON THE CROSS FOR YOUR SINS! GOD IS JUST SO HE MUST PUNISH SIN & HE IS HOLY SO NO SIN CAN ENTER HIS KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. IF YOU ARE IN CHRIST ON JUDGEMENT DAY GOD WILL SEE YOU AS HIS PERFECT SON (SINLESS SINCE YOUR SINS ARE COVERED BY JESUS' OFFERING). YOU CAN ALSO CHOOSE TO REJECT JESUS' GIFT/SACRIFICE & PAY FOR YOUR OWN SIN WITH DEATH (HELL) BUT THAT SEEMS PRETTY FOOLISH! GOD SEES & HEARS EVERYTHING YOU HAVE SAID & DONE. YOU WONT WIN AN ARGUMENT WITH HIM & YOU CANT DEFEND ANY OF YOUR SINS TO HIM. YOU'RE NOT A GOOD PERSON, I'M NOT A GOOD PERSON... ONLY GOD IS GOOD! WE'RE ALL GUILTY WITHOUT ACCEPTING JESUS' SACRIFICE FOR OUR SINS! MUHAMMAD DIDN'T DIE FOR YOUR SINS, BUDDHA DIDN'T DIE FOR YOUR SINS, NO PASTOR/NO PRIEST/NO SAINT/NO ANCESTOR DIED FOR YOUR SINS, MARY DIDN'T, THE POPE DIDN'T EITHER, NO IDOLS OR FALSE gods DIED FOR YOUR SINS, NO MUSICIAN OR CELEBRITY DIED FOR YOUR SINS, NO INFLUENCER OR RU-vid STAR DIED FOR YOUR SINS, NO SCIENTIST OR POLITICIAN DIED FOR YOUR SINS, NO ATHLETE OR ACTOR DIED FOR YOUR SINS! STOP IDOLIZING & WORSHIPING THESE PEOPLE! JESUS CHRIST ALONE DIED FOR YOUR SINS & WAS RESURRECTED FROM THE GRAVE! HE IS ALIVE & COMING BACK VERY VERY SOON WITH JUDGEMENT (THESE ARE END TIMES)! PREPARE YOURSELVES, TURN FROM SIN & RUN TO JESUS! HE KNOWS YOUR PAIN & TROUBLES, HE WANTS TO HEAL & RESTORE YOU! TALK TO HIM LIKE A BEST FRIEND! ASK HIM TO REVEAL HIMSELF TO YOU & HELP YOU TO BELIEVE IF YOU DOUBT! DON'T WAIT TO CRY OUT! NO ONE IS PROMISED TOMORROW! HE LONGS FOR YOU TO INVITE HIM IN, HE LOVES YOU MORE THAN ANY PERSON EVER COULD, HE CREATED YOU! Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."-John 14:6 "But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven."-Matthew 10:33 “For the wages of sin is death (hell), but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord”-Romans 6:23

@alyssaclark4858 2 года назад

I love how every time y’all do a physical challenge you’re always so nervous and not prepared like, at all, lol but you always finish strong and never quit! And you’re always so proud and glad you did it. So fun to watch AND inspiring!

@talaverajr391 6 месяцев назад

Swimming in dark murky water is actually not an irrational fear since sharks are known to misidentify humans as prey in murky water.

@coreenalilly5682 10 месяцев назад

This one made me cry. Seeing Kara walk up on that beach and the cheering crowd....I felt every emotion with them.

@McKennaBessette 2 года назад

I’d love to see y’all rank all the physical challenges you have done (this, rag brai, Everest base camp, etc.) from easiest to hardest, I think it would be so interesting! Especially since you guys always say whatever you’re doing is the hardest thing you’ve done!

@lyndsay8793 2 года назад

I agree, that would be cool!

@juliecarnevali5534 Год назад

Yes!! This would be such a good video!

@al9017 Год назад

considering 80 year old ladies and cancer patients do base camp its hardly a physical challenge ]

@IagoVital Год назад

@@al9017 true... its more of a financial challenge if you ask me lmao

@TheJourneyest2016 2 года назад

As someone who has done an Ironman I can not explain to you guys how rough and difficult this is. So glad you guys had people with you I was terrified you were doing it alone. Always better to overcome your fears so love that you did this! Now that you did this Nate you have to do an ironman bro! Would love to train you free of charge just hit me up!

@gicagee 2 года назад

👏🏽👏🏽 would love to see them do iron man!

@chrisalexander2314 Год назад

Train me free of charge please

@c.gordonjones7244 Год назад

As a 55th birthday challenge, I swam a mile and a half in open water in the Caribbean. The only difference was the water temperature was 76° Congrats guys.

@JB-sv5pr Год назад

@Martin Berger do they get tigers or na

@tiffinyharrington9307 Год назад

I’m not sure it’s an “irrational” fear - swimming in deep, dark, murky waters with strong currents and sharks. Seems rather reasonable to have concerns. Also important to be fit and have support as others have commented. But good on you both for doing something so challenging! But maybe don’t do it again says the mom in me;)

@rachelwhitehead6977 2 года назад

Awe I teared up hearing the group cheering and seeing yall finish!!! 😊💞 so proud of you guys for conquering fears!!! 👍🏼👏🏼💪🏼

@princekely7308 2 года назад

I'd love to be Leanne.Host is my idol. Hes the person I aspire to be, hes my light of day

@iiam_khloe0 2 года назад

Omg, me too 😂

@mustwereallydothis 2 года назад

It's a tad unfortunate this is currently the top comment. Spoiler alert! Sweet comment though.

@angela23 2 года назад

Me too! 🥲 Well done, Kara and Nate! 🎉💥

@abbycat000 2 года назад

Me too!!! ❤️❤️❤️

@thisguykenny3534 2 года назад

When Kara reach to the shore, I have to admit I have tears coming out my eyes. lol I know this is a very difficult challenge, but seeing the people there to support you all and you two finally make it to the shore, you did it!! Glad you guys didn’t die on us. lol

@beatricecruz606 2 года назад

I cried so hard when I heard the cheering! 😭

@abigailpalmer1713 2 года назад

i was crying too!

@ohwee3252 2 года назад

oh no! i thought it's just me 😭

@ClosewithKeri Год назад

That was so incredibly amazing to watch!!! So proud of your resilience and drive to keep going.

@Dave-so7sf Год назад

My wife has made this swim during the Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon. She said, it was fun and wasn’t that bad. Check out the ice miler. Those people are crazy.

@HurricaneColby1 2 года назад

Having been to Alcatraz, this swim seems crazy hard. Especially with the temperature of the water and all the waves hitting you in the face. You guys did an amazing job! I have not clicked on one of your video's faster then this one because it was somewhere i have actually been. Love you guys.

@cupidok2768 2 года назад

I dont know how to swim. U think using floaties counts completing this challenge

@cherylpalen1112 2 года назад

It's not that hard if you train for it. Thousands of people can't be wrong.

@cupidok2768 2 года назад

@@cherylpalen1112 i hope dolphins will help me

@cherylpalen1112 2 года назад

@@cupidok2768 no dolphins sighted in the ten times I have crossed...seals though!

@cupidok2768 2 года назад

@@cherylpalen1112 where there's seals there's shark... this is scary

@melissasinger8642 2 года назад

Hi guys. I’ve watched you since 2016. I have to say I hear you in my head every day. I’m going through some pretty tough medicinal stuff right now and I keep hearing you both say “ You can do hard things”. It is your videos that are getting me through. Now I am picturing myself travelling the world for the first time after I am well and will have you both to thank for that. Sending all the love❤️❤️

@princekely7308 2 года назад

I'd love to be Leanne.Host is my idol. Hes the person I aspire to be, hes my light of day

@sweetssweet1374 2 года назад

You're gonna do it, Melissa. I just subscribed to your channel so that I can see your travel videos once you are well.

@HakunaMatata_1 2 года назад

You can do it Melissa!!! I subscribed to your channel as well. Can not wait for you to travel the world, because you will!!!!

@bethb7965 2 года назад

Have you read Glennon Doyle's book, Untamed? That's where that saying comes from.

@anap.a 2 года назад

Melissa, you've got this girl! You are strong and you can do everything you put your mind into. You'll get better and you'll enjoy the amazing things this world has to offer! We're with you

@juliecarnevali5534 Год назад

I cried when Kara hit the beach and honestly I think these are my favorite videos of theirs. When they are faced with a big challenge, and they overcome it every time. The world needs this right now. Thank y’all💗

@user-ik8xy1db5g 9 месяцев назад

@bellas5171 24 дня назад

Nice comment copy

@ShevandDev 2 года назад

We literally held our breath the entire time while watching this! You guys never cease to amaze us! Always leaping beyond your comfort zones and making the impossible look like so much fun!! Your energy is unmatched!!!❤

@princekely7308 2 года назад

I'd love to be Leanne.Host is my idol. Hes the person I aspire to be, hes my light of day

@lillymccoy2880 2 года назад

I would have never done that it’s my biggest fear.

@BOLLEFISK123 2 года назад

You dufus! If you had literally held your breath whilst watching the video you'd be dead. Try looking up the meaning of LITERALLY!

@ShayNashiv 2 года назад

So true😌🙏😽❤

@velyvely6479 2 года назад

how did you make it holding ur breath? secrets please lol

@journiepope 2 года назад

Everytime you guys push yourselves to the limit I always think there’s no farther that you can go - and you always prove me wrong. You two are incredible, not only doing these challenges but also filming them at the same time and we’re all very thankful for the hard work you put into every single video!

@karen6778 2 года назад

Yes! Very inspirational to watch and to help me push beyond my imagined limitations.

@Wil_Dasovich Год назад

Man this was cool! Bucket list

@jjjyli686 Год назад

Definitely not. Sharks out there make it not so fun idea. Even that the chances of getting bit are low. They still higher than staying tf outta there

@deathlyshivers8601 11 месяцев назад

@@jjjyli686 Hey shut up clown let him do it I wanna catch that in the news later on

@Nataviaa 11 месяцев назад

@@deathlyshivers8601LMFAOOOOO WTF

@juliasasmr1 10 месяцев назад

@@deathlyshivers8601YOOO

@ODYSSEYOpenWater 8 месяцев назад

We host several big Alcatraz Swims and lots of private ones every year. Come join us!

@jasontieu3737 Год назад

As an experienced triathlete, this is not an easy task. It's more than just the physical training, it's also being mentally prepared and ready for this type of challenge. In the past, I've completed multiple triathlons, including a triathlon in the San Francisco bay (open water) but have always been hesitant to do the Alcatraz swim. Kudos to you guys

@virtuouswriter4821 2 года назад

My grandfather spent some time as a prisoner in Alcatraz. I would love to go one day to see his cell and how he lived. Btw, my kids love watching your adventures! Thank you for providing wholesome content for the whole family!

@sandraganoung9680 2 года назад

100% agree on the quality clean content!

@bethahlquist1596 2 года назад

I have lived in the bay area for 48 years and finally made it to Alcatraz last year. It’s a great tour. You need to go!!

@sackettfamily4685 2 года назад

some gpa! what crime?

@virtuouswriter4821 2 года назад

@@sackettfamily4685 His crime was going MIA followed by hijacking a car and kidnapping. All this to get home to his pregnant wife! He ended up in Leavenworth, but he tried to escape, so they sent him to Alcatraz.

@rottenrobbie8466 2 года назад

Let’s take a moment to appreciate Kara & Nate and their hard work, especially during times like these. Bravo! 👍👍👍

@lonesomealaskan2599 2 года назад

👍👍👍

@thefloribbean 2 года назад

We tend to ignore Jesus until we need his help, or until we are trapped in hell. Turn to Jesus Christ while you can please.

@agnesskibicka Год назад

@@thefloribbean Amen! Blessings from Poland 🇵🇱 and my lifestyle and freedom channel!!

@tracyokuno2120 Год назад

When I workout @the gym, I always think about how you both have such drive & determination and that helps me finish no matter how tired I am. Thank you both for that. ❤

@brandocommando2577 Год назад

So inspiring and the love from everyone and support is amazing!! Love you guys ❤️💪🏼

@kristenalberts8406 2 года назад

I was sobbing when you hit the beach - so incredibly happy for you two! Truly an impressive feat.

@MariaOliviaTravel 2 года назад

haha same!! 😭 Super impressvice! The pacific ocean is no joke.

@leahgrace4238 2 года назад

As soon as everyone started to cheer you on I started crying. I literally cried. You guys have build such an amazing support system around you ! You’re both are truly amazing and I can never explain how much I look up to you both.💗 Thank you for sharing both your ups and downs, you make me want to persevere hard and love harder!

@addywalkup6494 2 года назад

MEEEE, too!!!

@lostamonglocals5382 2 года назад

Abby cried too!

@youngchewchew 2 года назад

Cried pretty hard lol

@olympicmascot2345 2 года назад

Me toooooo

@thesevens8369 2 года назад

Waaah I'm not the only one 😭

@francischristine4377 10 месяцев назад

Never been on your channel and just watched this video. When you came out making it to the shore I just started crying. Watching you accomplish something you didn’t think you could do and beat those negative thought and kept pushing through just helps me on my fitness journey after having a baby. Just want to say thank you universe for putting your video in front of me to encourage my own journey for both my husband and I. ❤

@lancethomas7603 Год назад

Respect to you both that was incredible!

@djevoo7277 2 года назад

This is amazing! I signed up for swim lessons since one of my goals for myself is to learn to swim (and I finally got over the embarrassment of learning to swim as an adult) and I’m kind of nervous, but if you guys can conquer swimming from ALCATRAZ I’m sure I can conquer the local pool 💪🏿 Love your videos! 💕

@pacificopenwaterswimco.8444 2 года назад

Love to hear that you're getting into swimming... Kudos!! Once you gain some confidence, head out this way and let's get you swimming open water -- maybe even your own Alcatraz Escape!!

@flippington9007 2 года назад

It's never embarrassing to learn a skill that could easily save your life one day.

@tsewangbetter 2 года назад

I am 39 yet I don’t know how swim. I want to learn before I die:)

@djevoo7277 2 года назад

@@tsewangbetter Never too late!

@pinkybear8082 2 года назад

congratulations! so happy for you! have a great time swimming in the pool. ❤️

@taylorcarter1161 2 года назад

You guys inspire me every week to get out there, face my fears, and try something new!

@dennismcfadden7066 Год назад

What a fun video! Years ago I did the Alcatraz Triathlon and I can tell you; swimming with a bunch of motivated athletes makes the swim easier. At least it did for me.

@Thomas-tf2jo Год назад

Let’s thank the cameraman😳

@karengriswold4537 2 года назад

Just when I was thinking, " Oh, these two are just plain nuts!", you do it again. So enamored by your zest for adventure and love of life. I pray that you will always be safe. Lots of hugs and luv ya big, big bunches!

@benpossehl 2 года назад

So happy I was there to help capture the momentous attempt and cheer you on from shore!! Congrats! (Also, you’ve inspired me to do the swim… but I think I’ll train first lol)

@jenjenny867 2 года назад

I was thinking the same thing!

@PrincessJamiG 2 года назад

Agreed!!

@ronni6346 Год назад

Omg!!! what an adventure that is I am all teary I feel so PROUD of you Kara & Nate it looked really hard, scary and soo cold. But you guys did it!!! I loved watching this journey. You have another subscriber Love Australia xx

@ariannaemileemariesofia572 Год назад

Kara and Nate/ Eamon and Bec are two of the very few RU-vidrs that I watch their videos all the way through

@Adityasharma-nv6ec 2 года назад

I have to say the direction this channel is going towards it's an amazing one.....i used to watch there travel videos but now watching these fitness challenge is welcome change....as a person gets older they have to take care of there body..kara and nate are able to do that whilst making it look cool😍😍😍👍

@princekely7308 2 года назад

I'd love to be Leanne.Host is my idol. Hes the person I aspire to be, hes my light of day.

@theresakeller694 2 года назад

100% agree! I've been stepping more out of my comfort zone because of them!

@Guno5280 2 года назад

49 year old man here… literally teared up watching you both finish and hug each other. So Rad you both do these things together ❤️

@wd1534 Год назад

It is staged, you are so naive. You cry at your age? 🤣

@Tay_Sports Год назад

You guys are beasts! As a former competitive swimmer, hats off to y’all

@elizaschmitt486 Год назад

honestly brought to tears by how incredible this video was. you guys are awesome!

@Helloitsella.5 2 года назад

Coming from a competitive swimmer, I personally have to fold my swim cap up to hear my coach but it is designed to be over your ears but when that happened, water gets in easier so I guess it’s all about options. I love you guys

@princekely7308 2 года назад

I'd love to be Leanne.Host is my idol. Hes the person I aspire to be, hes my light of day

@chefLMP 2 года назад

I cried so hard when you two hit the beach! I'm so happy for you! I sea swim here in the UK all year round in just a swim suit. The feeling of accomplishment after a dip in the sea is amazing!

@beaub650 Год назад

Pacific Open Water team is the BEST! I swam Tahoe with them twice.

@ItsCosmoBtw Год назад

RESPECT FOR THE CAMERA MAN!!!

@carolineindacityphx 2 года назад

Aww. The cheering crowd on the beach, cheering you guys on was amazing. Wow! You did it! Constantly challenging yourselves and succeeding. 🎉🎉❤️❤️❤️ On to the next adventure.

@Walter_Nicolas 2 года назад

Hi Caroline how're you doing and your family hope they're all doing great

@overwanderadventures7312 2 года назад

So many cool experiences are just on the other side of fear. Facing fears and continuing to challenge yourselves along your journey is inspiring! Trying to chase my own adventures and travels right now continuing to get outside my comfort zone.

@videowatcher93 Год назад

idk why but this brought me to tears LOL having lived here for almost 30 years (born and raised), i've never set foot on alcatraz. great video guys, and congrats on the extraordinary feat!

@jessicafox222 Год назад

Everyone cheering for you guys made me tear up. so so sweet!!

@priscillasolis7070 Год назад

I was literally going to type this!! I was tearing up so much

@RJSAMCRO 2 года назад

I literally jumped out of my chair and scared my dog lol when you reached the finish. It was such an inspiration to see you both face the challenge and Nate's fear of swimming in an unknown. I wish you could feel the emotions I did once both of you hugged and realized you did it and did it together. ❤❤

@catherinekinder4623 2 года назад

This is insane. I could not even imagine. As this is one of my biggest fears simply just being knee deep in water, I really cannot imagine! Y’all are living life to the fullest and it’s so inspiring!!!!!

@Charliemeade604 8 дней назад

Congrats and well done you were so calm

@missymarie9669 Год назад

My uncle told us that we could theoretically walk across a lake to another island which was about a quarter mile! We ended up swimming the whole thing and I did struggle even as an experienced swimmer so you all are great!

@Lynneemilieperez 2 года назад

Can we also appreciate their creative thumbnails?! Always in awe!❤😍

@user-in3hq9jt9f 2 года назад

This thumbnail is so cool!!!

@xenaramos445 2 года назад

Literally! Thumbnail game strong 💪🏽

@Lynneemilieperez 2 года назад

Yess, they definitely need more credit on this creativity. Loving it

@KaraandNate 2 года назад

Awww thanks!!😁

@JESUSCHRIST-ONLYWAYTOHEAVEN 2 года назад

@TraveldenganDon 2 года назад

Your consistency and quality of content never disappoints!

@princekely7308 2 года назад

I'd love to be Leanne.Host is my idol. Hes the person I aspire to be, hes my light of day

@goodvolks2know372 Год назад

I was tearing up (with pride) for you two. You are so brave and adventuresome.

@Teresalimon Год назад

As a swimmer and seeing how you put on your swim cap I died laughing

@vinceleoni6007 2 года назад

Bay Area native and I have swam since I was 5 years old. I know people who have done the Escape From Alcatraz swim, but the cold water / current scares the crap outta me. Even when I was in my best swimming shape, I had no desire to do that lol. Major kudos to you for facing your fears, making swimmers like me feel like a WIMP. So happy you got to visit our city... come back again and see the other great things this city has to offer!!

@ToriMcAllister 2 года назад

I seriously started crying with Kara when y'all reached the beach! Incredible how many people from this community showed up to cheer y'all on. It's so inspiring to see you guys take on these physical challenges and overcome your fears!

@dobrinagavazova1786 Год назад

Nate practicing what he preaches about the comfort zone … you guys are amazing

@kaitlin1876 Год назад

Why am I bawling as you guys get to the finish?! Job well done

@doke889 2 года назад

I don’t know if Kara still edits these videos, but I work in the film industry, and they are professional quality. They are edited exceptionally. They tell the story in a seamless and entertaining way. Drama in the right place. Comedy in the right place. Great inserts and montages. Well done.

@princekely7308 2 года назад

I'd love to be Leanne.Host is my idol. Hes the person I aspire to be, hes my light of day

@kutie216 2 года назад

I think they outsourced in a while ago, maybe 1-3years ago if I remember correctly.

@alaennaruckman8743 2 года назад

If I understand correctly, they outsource the initial run-through of footage, but Kara still fully puts together the videos. She posts about editing on Instagram Stories most weeks.

@germanletsplayjr2096 2 года назад

As an professional open water swimmer, i gotta say they did amazing! Doing this distance in that time is mind blowing for me if you dont train for it. Moreover i feel like a lot of people who are doing that are underestimating the salty water and the temperature, because even if you are moving your hands will go numb after some time and if you panic in that stage during the swim you will be in mortal danger.

@GusMac6129 Год назад

Lets be honest, we never really saw them doing the whole swim. It was edited into a 6 minute clip. Did they really do it without hopping onto the boat for a breather & warm-up?

@LunaVioletta7 Год назад

@@GusMac6129 seriously? Why assume the worst with no shred of evidence, when they’ve proven themselves in physical challenges time and time again? And you can clearly see the gradual procession towards shore in all the clips.

@GusMac6129 Год назад

@@LunaVioletta7 Seriously? Why assume they have done it without a single shed of evidence? All i see is a 6 minute edited clip.

@LunaVioletta7 Год назад

@@GusMac6129 lol I see you lack common sense 😂 you can see them gradually approaching shore in all of the clips. Are you insinuating they got back on the boat for like 10 seconds between each of those shots and jumped back in? Lmao that would be much harder to get back in the water every time. Kara even said she won’t get back in the water if she’s getting on the boat. Also, this company specifically specializes in helping people swim from Alcatraz to SF. I doubt they’d have them keep getting on off on off their boat.

@GusMac6129 Год назад

@@LunaVioletta7 I may lack common sense, but at least my grammar is readable. It is not easy trying to decipher what you type, but I will give it a shot. My understanding is, you have no idea how editing works on a video? My understanding is, you believe everything you see and hear. Without question. My understanding is, you cannot swim. My understanding is, you are what i call a mark. Happy to help.

@laurathompson1209 Год назад

What a special experience! I am so proud of you both. I wish I could’ve been there to cheer you on! What an awesome way to finish your swim! I love you both! Thank you for sharing this awesome experience with us ❤️

@sm0kei38 Год назад

This must have been very exhausting and challenging!! Im so proud of you guys.

@Wizzay2 2 года назад

The pandemic period and years after has changed you both so much in an incredible way. So happy to get to watch your journey. All the best!

@HARIPURAMASTI 2 года назад

This man has proved everyone that he can entertain anyone without using derogatory words love you work❤️❤️subah subah apka vlog dekhakar achha lagta hai,,

@MrDjslav5 Год назад

Awesome video. Really conveyed the experience. Congrats you guys!!

@suehofkamp8594 Год назад

Congratulations Nate and Kara, you did it!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@jamiescott5461 2 года назад

I’ve been watching a long time. This one got to me, I really felt for you I got a little emotional. You two are truly amazing people. Just think of the stories you’ll tell your children & grandchildren. You’ve done more in a few years than majority of people do their entire lifetime. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@Ratherbejaded 2 года назад

This videos timing was PERFECT! We were in SF a few days after you guys and went to Alcatraz for the first time, so seeing this after being there only a few weeks, just added so much to this video. Because I KNOW how cold it and windy it was, and how that distance looked so far from the island. Amazing job guys, congrats!

@heatherjohnson2511 Месяц назад

Im such a dork, i cried when you got to the beach!! Great job!! You two are truly Awesome!!❤❤❤

@staceyhazelett2397 Год назад

All the feelings, and that moment of the finish!

@KaraKirtley 2 года назад

This video was SO AWESOME! It made me cry when y’all got to the beach when everyone was there cheering for you. It’s so cool that you faced your fears and did this. Hey, have y’all ever thought about hiking a long distance trail like the Appalachian Trail? I saw Nate wearing an AT buff in a video and it made me wonder if that had ever crossed your mind! I would love to watch a trail series. Keep up the awesome work! 💛

@theresakeller694 2 года назад

Absolutely speechless! This was some experience, pushing yourselves WAY past your comfort zones and into a new chapter! Bravo! Thank you for being a great example, I have been going outside of my comfort zone because of you guys! Keep it up!

@eddgodoy Год назад

thats just the begining of alcatraz triatlon you make me remember that incredible feeling great video thanks for sharing

@FoxNimbus 11 месяцев назад

Okay, I got chills at the fans cheering them to the finish. That was SWEET.

@caroline8282 2 года назад

Hey Kara and Nate I researched The three men escaping Alcatraz this year I found that they did escape. They found a picture of two brothers and used facial recognition to find out that they were the Anglin brothers. Later on John Anglin sent a letter to the police asking for help because he was sick and in that letter he said that they did escape.

@themadp Год назад

So inspiring. Human potential is ever so expansive and limitless… truly amazing.

@elliekirwan97 Год назад

You guys have such an exiting life, so inspiring

@dianenaylor2104 2 года назад

Wow, just wow! I can’t imagine the panic and then the sense of accomplishment! Great job you two!👍👏👏👏

@garyjackson9225 2 года назад

I've been to Alcatraz many times and I can't imagine doing this. Cold water, intense currents, and shipping traffic...no way. Amazing 👏!

@readysetgo6724 Год назад

U guys are awesome love your guys energy such positivity

@juliecasey6559 Год назад

why did this make me cry?? I'm so proud of you two! you're so inspiring!

@leelunk8235 Год назад

NOT THAT HARD TO DO

@imjayhime Год назад

⁠@@leelunk8235for a lot of people, it is

@sandrachristensen7282 2 года назад

You guys amaze me!! Talk about a confidence booster! You guys always get yourself into situations that you are not fully prepared for and don't train for, and yet somehow, you pull it off. That is definitely something to be proud of. Congratulations on this achievement and the many others that came before!