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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

This should be the top comment

@bigcity2085

2 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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!

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 жыл бұрын

I am too and could never do this swim!

@billyrayvalentine7972

2 жыл бұрын

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

@Jason_xofilos

2 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

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 ай бұрын

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

@appledapple1899

10 ай бұрын

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 ай бұрын

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

@tylerhall7727

10 ай бұрын

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

@yeetyahh950

10 ай бұрын

@@appledapple1899i dont think u understand how fit prisoners get

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

Жыл бұрын

The water is so cold I just don’t understand

@Joshua_Peller

Жыл бұрын

Most people would not make it

@mr.wilson3657

Жыл бұрын

This is the comment I was in search of

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 жыл бұрын

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

@nomadmum2593

2 жыл бұрын

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

@lacelegends9102

2 жыл бұрын

@@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

15 күн бұрын

6 hours ? Damn how does he do that

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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

yes, very impressive

@Biscuits-

Жыл бұрын

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

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

Жыл бұрын

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 ай бұрын

No you didn’t.

@negan2747

12 күн бұрын

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

@sassyfrass4295

12 күн бұрын

@@negan2747 white sharks love cold water.

@negan2747

12 күн бұрын

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

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

@pedrin_-gameplay

9 ай бұрын

😂😂

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 жыл бұрын

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

@chrisalexander2314

Жыл бұрын

Train me free of charge please

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

@shallyine986

2 жыл бұрын

👍👍

@agnesskibicka

Жыл бұрын

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

@shallyine986

Жыл бұрын

@@agnesskibicka hey hello 🇺🇸

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!!!

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

@MrGeorge07

Жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

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

@retrorampage9015

11 ай бұрын

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

@thirstysenpai1448

11 ай бұрын

@@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 ай бұрын

@@thirstysenpai1448 0

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.

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!

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.

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.

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 жыл бұрын

@cnmmd qiuoo very strange indeed

@urmomg6522

2 жыл бұрын

DEADLY??? I HAVE TO SWIM THAT TODAY

@dman7497

2 жыл бұрын

@@urmomg6522 really?

@urmomg6522

2 жыл бұрын

@@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 жыл бұрын

That's super interesting! Thank you for sharing 😊

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 жыл бұрын

I cried so hard when I heard the cheering! 😭

@abigailpalmer1713

2 жыл бұрын

i was crying too!

@ohwee3252

2 жыл бұрын

oh no! i thought it's just me 😭

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

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

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 жыл бұрын

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

@pacificopenwaterswimco.8444

2 жыл бұрын

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

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 жыл бұрын

I agree, that would be cool!

@juliecarnevali5534

Жыл бұрын

Yes!! This would be such a good video!

@al9017

Жыл бұрын

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

@IagoVital

Жыл бұрын

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

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;)

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

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 жыл бұрын

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

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 жыл бұрын

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

@cherylpalen1112

2 жыл бұрын

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

@cupidok2768

2 жыл бұрын

@@cherylpalen1112 i hope dolphins will help me

@cherylpalen1112

2 жыл бұрын

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

@cupidok2768

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

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.

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

@1972CB350

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers to La Vagabonde! Oui Oui!

@marieked

2 жыл бұрын

“Incroyable”

@JESUSCHRIST-ONLYWAYTOHEAVEN

2 жыл бұрын

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 KZread 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

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 жыл бұрын

100% agree on the quality clean content!

@bethahlquist1596

2 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

some gpa! what crime?

@virtuouswriter4821

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

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!

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.

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

@princekely7308

2 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Omg, me too 😂

@mustwereallydothis

2 жыл бұрын

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

@angela23

2 жыл бұрын

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

@abbycat000

2 жыл бұрын

Me too!!! ❤️❤️❤️

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 жыл бұрын

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

@sweetssweet1374

2 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@anap.a

2 жыл бұрын

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

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💗

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. ❤

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 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing!

@PrincessJamiG

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed!!

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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@tsewangbetter

2 жыл бұрын

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

@djevoo7277

2 жыл бұрын

@@tsewangbetter Never too late!

@pinkybear8082

2 жыл бұрын

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

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.

@Nobody1982xx

Жыл бұрын

Also, no white sharks in the caribbean

@JB-sv5pr

Жыл бұрын

@@Nobody1982xx do they get tigers or na

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

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 жыл бұрын

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

@lillymccoy2880

2 жыл бұрын

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

@BOLLEFISK123

2 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

So true😌🙏😽❤

@velyvely6479

2 жыл бұрын

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

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 жыл бұрын

MEEEE, too!!!

@lostamonglocals5382

2 жыл бұрын

Abby cried too!

@youngchewchew

2 жыл бұрын

Cried pretty hard lol

@olympicmascot2345

2 жыл бұрын

Me toooooo

@thesevens8369

2 жыл бұрын

Waaah I'm not the only one 😭

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!

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. ❤

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!

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

@MariaOliviaTravel

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

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

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

@lonesomealaskan2599

2 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@thefloribbean

2 жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

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

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 жыл бұрын

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

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

@bellas5171

19 күн бұрын

Nice comment copy

Respect to you both that was incredible!

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

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!!

Coming from a swimmer: Nate & Kara did amazing! When your swimming, your alone with just you, and your thoughts. Which might not be a good thing in some cases. Overcoming their fears and negativity was a great accomplishment in this case, Great job Nate and Kara! P.s. I do not recommend anyone just going and trying this unless you are VERY fit or trained in swimming long distances! 🎉

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 ❤️

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 жыл бұрын

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

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. ❤❤

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

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

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!

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!!!!!

This brought me way back to when I was a teenager (back in the 90’s before internet) and I wanted to be on the swim team so bad, but we couldn’t afford swim lessons. So I read the encyclopedia that explained and showed pictures of how to do the different strokes and I won first place on my first meet! Never underestimate the power of what we are capable of doing if we set our minds to it!

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

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

Жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

@@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

Жыл бұрын

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

@LunaVioletta7

Жыл бұрын

@@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

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

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!

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

@priscillasolis7070

Жыл бұрын

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

Wow that debriefing in the hotel was awesome. I was crying when Kara said she couldn't feel her face from the cold and her face expression was priceless. Amazing swim, congratulations 🎊 👏

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

Жыл бұрын

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

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. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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

@leelunk8235

Жыл бұрын

NOT THAT HARD TO DO

@imjayhime

Жыл бұрын

⁠@@leelunk8235for a lot of people, it is

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

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!

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

@user-in3hq9jt9f

2 жыл бұрын

This thumbnail is so cool!!!

@xenaramos445

2 жыл бұрын

Literally! Thumbnail game strong 💪🏽

@Lynneemilieperez

2 жыл бұрын

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

@KaraandNate

2 жыл бұрын

Awww thanks!!😁

@JESUSCHRIST-ONLYWAYTOHEAVEN

2 жыл бұрын

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 KZread 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

Found your channel via kristin and jamil and as someone who was born and raised in sf and been to alcatraz many times...i agree with the coldness feeling you get from inside the prison...also i tell anyone whos coming to visit dont come during the summer...anywhere other then sf summer is ideal but summer is the worst in sf. Great job on this huge accomplishment...seeing Kristin there on the beach cheering you on warmed my heart ❤️

Let’s thank the cameraman😳

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! 💛

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.

Great video guys. I enjoyed that journey. Amazing job

Congrats and well done you were so calm

you guys are a serious inspiration, been watching for years the ups and downs you have and fight through, i hope i meet someone to do things like this with, all the best to you two, watching from cape breton, nova scotia canada!

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 жыл бұрын

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

@kutie216

2 жыл бұрын

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

@alaennaruckman8743

2 жыл бұрын

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.

Alcatraz prisoners Frank Morris and the Anglin brothers didn't swim across SF bay, they were way too smart for that. What they did was simply attach a tow line from their home-made raft to the last supply boat of the evening that was returning to the mainland from Alcatraz, and they were across the bay in a matter of minutes. From there, it is likely they had a ride waiting to take them back to their home state of Georgia to attend their mom's wedding, as she was getting re-married. The Anglin brothers dressed as woman so as not to recognized, and eventually made their way to Brazil where they still reside to this day!

@Ironz89

Жыл бұрын

They would be in there mid 90s we will never know if they made it or not Id say they’ve all passed away now

@prophetmargin7497

Жыл бұрын

@@Ironz89 There was one body that was seen floating in the Pacific about a month after the escape by a Norwegian freighter, that fit the general description of Frank Morris. There is a theory that the Anglin brothers may have pushed Morris off the raft as they were being towed across the bay in order to throw off the search, so the authorities would think all three escapees had drowned while crossing the bay!

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

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

Man this was cool! Bucket list

@jjjyli686

Жыл бұрын

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 ай бұрын

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

@Nataviaa

11 ай бұрын

@@deathlyshivers8601LMFAOOOOO WTF

@juliasasmr1

10 ай бұрын

@@deathlyshivers8601YOOO

@ODYSSEYOpenWater

8 ай бұрын

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

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

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

You guys are amazing! I am so proud of you! I don’t even know you and I had tears in my eyes as though you are my own children. I could never do what you did. What wonderful memories both of you are making. Thanks for sharing with all of us.

What an unbelievable achievement guys. Outstanding work!! Looks so hard! Hat off to you both 🙌🏼💪🏽

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

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!

When I see a new video I literally do such a sigh of relief!! You two are my comfort show haha! This is incredible what an amazing experience!

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

with out you guys I wouldn't be as grateful as I am right now ever since I started watching you guys each week or every 2 weeks you guys have helped me through everything when I grew up I want to be an Olympian skier

As someone who swims in the san fransisco bay around 20-30 times a year, towards September when the water is warm and if you hit a nice day where the water is still it's such an amazing experience. Being able to take off your goggles and look around and the view while treading out in the middle of a vast bay is so incredible.

@sirus312

Жыл бұрын

Sharks?

Oh my god, this was absolutely incredible!!! I was so nervous for you both at the beginning of this video, and it was so amazing to see that you did so so so well! Mad respect for being brave and facing this fear.

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

So brave, you guys are amazing

Amazing to see this as a Bay Area native!! Love seeing you guys go through these challenges. ❤️

@JESUSCHRIST-ONLYWAYTOHEAVEN

2 жыл бұрын

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 KZread 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