Sailing the SKELETON COAST of Namibia | Sailing Florence Ep.134
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- Опубліковано 31 лип 2024
- The Skeleton coast has a fearsome reputation as a ship graveyard, Shipwrecks and skeletons litter the coast here. The pilot guide recommends staying at least 6 miles offshore, but we found an isolated anchorage amongst the dunes to get ashore and go skeleton hunting.
We have been sailing around the world for 6 years after setting off from England in 2016 on board our 37ft sail boat Florence. Join us as we share the highs, lows, and challenges of travelling around the world by boat, Sailing offshore across the Oceans and exploring remote locations with our own little tiny house. Boat life out at sea on the ocean and off the grid.
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00:00 - Intro
01:13 - Sailing to Hottentot bay
07:49 - Skeleton hunting on the Skeleton Coast
18:20 - Next Time
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Music in order as played:
Growing Fond - www.hooksounds.com - Licenced
Keep Walking - www.hooksounds.com - Creative Commons - Attribution Creative Commons 4.0 license
Crispy Nostalgia - www.hooksounds.com - Licenced
Amazing Prism - www.hooksounds.com - Licenced
Lost Romance - www.hooksounds.com - Licenced
Floating Nordic Ambient - www.hooksounds.com - Licenced
Battlefield - www.hooksounds.com - Licenced
Exceptional film making. The editing was very special. All the drone shots, particularly the ones of the flamingos showing the geometry of their take-off and flight patterns were especially beautiful. The editing of the music fit in perfectly with the shots. Having watched your videos since you were in the South Pacific, I think in addition to your sailing skills and courageous ocean roving, you have become consummate film makers. Bravo!
Your cinematography and production quality is some of the best among the sailing channels - well done. I have always been fascinated by the Skeleton Coast. Can you imagine the sense of desolation of Age-of-Discovery sailors who were washed up on that coast?
Absolutely fantastic! I agree 100% with this comment.
Yes and is best viewed on a big screen a phone or tablet can’t do it justice 👍👍
Arguably the best!
Yes agree - definitely one of your best yet Matt and Amy. We’ll done you two.
Very true
Sterling photography! Africa never leaves your soul.
No it doesn't, it has a profound affect on you, once you visit and experience its wonders.
Your photography skills have become astounding! Wonderful scenery, thanks for taking us along!
What an incredible episode guys. Another series of breathtaking images.
I was expecting David Attenborough to emerge at any moment, brilliant👌
Well done. You are making broadcast quality content now , as well as being consummate sailors and presenters . You have a unique eye on the world . Shingles is ‘orrible. Hope Matt feels better soon.
The flamingos soaring past the towering dunes, just spectacular. You have captured the persistence and fleeting majesty of life, even in such a stark landscape. The skeletons, the crumbling buildings and the enormous shifting mountains of sand just remind of how powerless we are against the relentless forces of Nature and Time.
Matt, I hope you get feeling better soon. Amy, thanks for the dunes. This is superb. 🏆
Simply thank you. I have said this before to you two, but you just keep producing amazing stories, imagery and connections for your viewers that 99.999% of us will never see in person. So again, thank you.
I honestly cannot believe some of the footage you all capture in your videos. Stunning...well yes...unreal...well yes...awe inspiring..well yes...and Thank you.
So wonderful again, Matt and Amy! Gorgeous scenery and glorious filming. You two have become so good at this. As long as you are making a decent living doing this, please don't stop. Thank you so much.
You are the best sailing channel IMO. You videos are beautiful and you both narrate beautifully. The Skeleton coast is stunning. I lived in South Africa for 10 years and now regret not going to Namibia. I usually don't comment but have been watching your videos for a long time, this time I had to say something, thanks for bringing us these beautiful videos. Stop in the USA on the way up, I would love to take you guys out for dinner and drinks 🦩👍
Been following for years as I sail my cat east coast America/Bahamas….your video technique is stunning….your use of light amazing and of course an equally amazing Namibian landscape. Thx, Andrew
After 6 years, they have become Excellent videographers, editors and story tellers. Compare their first vids to these latest ones.
Beautiful. Simply beautiful scenery.
This has become hands down my favorite sailing channel. Kudos on the amazing film making and story telling!
Hope you get better soon Matt. Not a pleasant thing to have. Both take care and stay safe.
Sorry you are not feeling well at the moment. Shingles can be very painful but with the right medication you will come good. Unfortunately you may not have access to it at the moment. Stay safe, thanks for the tour guide.
You guys show us sights, places, and experiences that no other sailing channel does. I love it. Thanks. You do a fantastic job.
one of the nicest sailing videos I've ever seen
Incredible. As ever you are influencing my plans of where I aim to go.
I think the most interesting sailing film I have ever seen.
Check out Delos from a few years back and their vids of this coast. This is from their "Sea Gypsy" days. They have an... ummm... "Interesting" video!
There are no words to describe that landscape that will do it justice. My mind is officially blown!
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The editing and choice of music in this video is 1st Class, amazing video
What an amazing video. It is the only way that we as Namibians can enjoy and see the skeleton Coast through these kind of videos. Enjoy the skeleton Coast and live the journey.
Wow! Those drone shots were out of this world.
One Life, One Search,
Shane
Run Amy, run.... Beautiful video, thank you so much for sharing!
spectacular scenery !
Beautiful video.
Over the past few months you have become my favorite sailing channel. Thank you for sharing your adventures.
That's a lonely coastline, but- stunning! (Comment for YT algorithm) Good on Ya!
Your travels along the Alantic Coast of Africa are in a word, breath-taking! What you have shown to us novices is absolute beauty. Fair sailing as you come to cross the Alantic Ocean!
Beautiful 🤩
Beautifully filmed
Hi Matt and Amy. I live in Johannesburg, South Africa and have been able to travel to Namibia numerous times in my 4x4. In 2014 I drove across the Namib desert from Solitaire (remember the stunning apple tarts/strudel?) to Walvis Bay. It is the oldest desert in the world, with the highest sand dunes. It is an absolutely stunning place and very remote. It took us five days to get from Solitaire to Walvis, which alludes to how vast it is. One of the many bucket list highlights of that trip, was driving down the dune slip faces, which are very high. It takes a certain technique, or else you could experience a disaster. But exhilarating and nerve-wracking at the same time. Namibia is an amazing and unique country and I keep returning because you never tire of it.
Matt & Amy, Thank You, for being a classy couple and for taking the road less travelled.
Beautiful and amazing you do a superb job of capturing it Thanks for sharing. Take care
This is National Geographic + ! Amazing cinematography!
David Attenborough - eat your heart out! Amazing.
Ah, Hottentot. Our favourite anchorage that we never visited! Thanks for doing such an awesome job of capturing its beauty and vibe.
Well done. Superb photography makes you want to view this on a huge screen. Thanks for your efforts.
Nothing more is necessary as to repeat what a beautiful scenery. Which word is better: wonderful, beautiful, or stunning as Matt is saying. Fantastic piece of filming - thank you very much. Safe sailing!
Greetings from
Michał
Such an exceptional location. Thanks for taking the effort to anchor, climb the dunes, capture so much beautiful drone footage. Spectacular and inspiring to watch. One of my favorite episodes. I’m so happy you didn’t just sail past ...
Stunning
Might be my favourite vid yet.
Sheer quality. Cinematic heaven.
More extraordinary video. Who would ever regret living the life you are living! Every moment counts. I love it. ❤️
The most beautiful footage I have seen on any sailing channel. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Hi Matt and Amy, been following for years and it just keeps getting better. By far the best adventure / sailing channel on UA-cam. I'm heading over to Patreon now to sign up, definitely don't mind contributing to something of this quality. Can't wait for the next instalment. Thank you for the escape.
Ahhh and breathe! Matt, Amy I ended my headspace subscription when I found you guys. Your videos are all the meditation I need. So relaxing to watch. Thank you
My beautiful country. Really wish you could have gone inland to see the beauty of the vast landscapes and beautiful coastal towns... Do come back for a longer stay!
Ooh, bad teaser at the end. Look like you’re off the UK rather than 15S
Another great episode and why I look forward to your postings. Stunning again. Matt’s shingles is more than unfair at such a ‘tender’ age, and so sad he wasn’t feeling up to climbing the dunes 😥 I do though note another lesson in passage planning to both sail up and arrive in such great conditions.
But while I might have my Ocean, I have a ton of questions as an opportunity to learn…
- you sailed up in near perfect conditions, we’re on a beam or reach judging from the boom, but we’re still white sails v code 0/genakker/spinneake sailed asymmetrically. Not worth the faff and didn’t need to make the time?
- but then you sailed poled-out white sails … for the heading to sail dead downwind I presume?
- and I note Amy Reece ing the main, not head-to-wind, but sailing by the gib and letting the main off the allow the sail to be dropped and halyard retightened 🙂
- What sunglasses are you using? Clearly very effective in strong light 🙂
- and your sunset shots remind me of sunsets over the Atlantic … stunning light and colours
Thanks again for sharing your amazing story. Every good luck to you both … and may the shingles be gone!
Great job, showing a part of the world seldom visited.
What a stunning place. I can see why you would want to stay longer! Very jealous. Your video quality and production continues to be first class. Thanks as always for sharing these beautiful locations.
Love the close up Florence prow shots slicing through the water , a hull is a living thing , a work of art .
Love the drone film of where moving bare Desert Dunes meets the Sea , so uniquely Nambibia .
Thank you for taking me with you to the coast in a boat , I missed that when I was in there .
Definitely cheaper to go there with you guys .
Yes, absolutely stunning. Amazing quality on your video. Thank you!
Matt- I hope shingles wasn't too painful. Beautiful videos as always. Best sailing channel by far.
Wow ..What an amazing place ..magical and stunning. Get better soon Matt. Take your time and both rest up as you still have more adventures to face and share with us 👍...Take Care both ..Liverpool Uk 🇬🇧 xx
WOW!! By far the best sailing channel!!
You’re camera work is incredible! How do you get such remarkable shots of Florence underway? What awesome land and sea scapes of endless sand dunes & ocean, pink flamingos, seals & wildlife. So beautifully captured. And what are the chances of running into a viewer out in the middle of nowhere.
Gorgeous, well done and thank you. Get well soon, Matt. If you didn't know, your unfortunate malady is a well documented side effect of a popular current medication. If you've had it, recommend not getting any more. Thanks again, great movie xx🤗🤗
Thank you for another wonderful video. Sorry to hear Matt suffering with shingles.
My father in law had shingles for 2 years, western medicine only offered pain meds. Homeopathy resolved his symptoms in less than a month.
Homeopathy makes doesn't make sense to me, but it really did cure him of all the symptoms.
Can't hurt to try...
Thanks so much for your great videos.
I look forward to your videos more than any other from any other genre, thank you so much for sharing your fantastic experiences! Best of luck on Atlantic crossing #1 if you have not completed it by now.
I would say those large bones are the backs of whale skulls (which is pretty much the biggest bone in many whales). The hole is where the spinal cord passed through into the brain and the knob of bone is where the skull articulated with the spinal column.
Truly breathtaking scenery, excellent photography and editing. I don't know of another channel that can top your productions. This one, for some reason is touching me deeply, the beauty is so marvelous and I can almost smell the sea! Thank you!
Remarkable! All that life in such an apparent desolate area. Amazing…so glad you’ve documented so many of your stops to bring us such unique geography through out the world. Thanks again for letting us see through your eyes, for letting us experience the ride from afar! Amazing! …and your descriptions, your commentary adds so much to the visual. What a wonderful world. Cheers 🥂
I agree ! The filming is breathtaking!
Thank you so much for sharing your very unique adventure!! I look forward to your vids every week or now two !!😁
I can only imagine how being there felt. I take my hat off to you both.
I remember when I saw flamingos for the first time in the Galapagos
I cried n cried with the beauty of it
What a fantastic episode. The complete package-excellent sailors, cinematography, and storytelling. Like a professionally produced documentary.
As kids we would take a cardboard box, unfold it and with both hands on the forward piece box to holding it up ... Serves as handle as well as creating a shape to speed down the dunes in sheer joy. Hope you give it a whirl.
Absolutly brilliant. This is professional broadcast material. Keep them coming. Terence
Amazing video. Beautiful to see the flamingos in flight. 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Fog on this coast. There are some well adapted creatures here. One species of beetle that stands on its head, captures the fog, which then condenses and the drops run down to its mouth.
From my study in Biol 4xx, Environmental Physiology. 40+ years ago.
As the Apollo astronauts said of the Moon, " Magnificent desolation"! Beautifully filmed and edited, well done. Fair winds going north. Your Oyster 37 has done you proud.
Been following your channel since your first video which I stumbled across years ago. The cinematography in this is simply brilliant. Keep up the good work 🙂
Amazing scenery and fantastic videography. Thank you
One of your best yet. We’ll done you two. Such a great watch.
probably the best video on youtube! what an incredible place! thanks Matt and Amy :)
Aloha. Drove the Skeleton coast single hand with kids. One of the last empty places. Nice. You missed the desert lions ;-)
Oceans are it. There is no way back!
Outstanding videography and it looks like you were on another planet at times.
I use to do Surgery as a tech until i they mandated the vaccine, now I live in a van and clean pools for food. I hope you get to feeling better. 🙏
Who says a desert can not be breath-taking?! Under the right conditions of course too... Namibia is truly remarkable.
Thanks for a special insight into a VERY remote place...
Fantastic Episode guys. Spectacular place but you captured it very, very well. Some nice 360 cam stuff. We're just about to start using one and it's so good to see it used well. We are learning a lot from watching your fantastic production values. Thank you.
Loved your video, very interesting. The dunes & colours was such a picturesque, unique & beautiful back drop. 👍💕👍
TGIF SAILÌNG Florence. Fair winds
I've been watching you guys produce your videos since near the end of your time here in Australia, the quality of your content has grown in leaps and bounds you guys should be proud, God bless.
Awesomely beautiful photography! Thank you. SV Brooklyn PNW
Very tidy reef in the main, well done Amy!
I’ve loved following you from your first video. You are both consummate storytellers who capture all that nature has to offer with compassion, empathy and integrity. Sailing is the perfect platform for your craft. You have passed the point of excellence and have now set the bar so high professional directors and cinematographers need to catch up. Exceedingly well done.
Matt and Amy, superb, this is why your channel is my favorite. l am sorry about the shingles Matt, I have been down that road 3 years ago, and is certainly no walk in the park. Take care and I hope that you will feel better soon. Looking forward to your next video.
Thank you for these Namibia episodes, brings back great memories of two trips to this amazing country, in 2000 and 2015.
There is so much to see in this country though some of it had changed utterly between the two trips.
I will be interested to see what you make of modern Wallis Bay and Swakopmund
Swakopmund has grown a lot the last 10 or 15 years... but still beautiful as always.
Walvis bay is a dirty, ugly industrial town. I used to live there, until 10 years ago. Even in that time, the town seems to have gone backwards.
It's brilliant to see the improvement in your videos since you started out on your adventure. It's great to watch them on the big TV screen. Thanks and enjoy.
Hi, Been following you for some time but your quality of filming on this one one is outstanding.
Simply superb. Iy just gets better and better. V. sorry to hear about the shingles though - get well soon Matt!
this was a next level episode. Stunning
Beautiful desolation! Stunning location, done justice with great cinematography. Btw they’re wooden trunnels or “treenails”. Still used in wooden boat construction today. Cheers
Such desolation yet such great beauty, thank you Matt and Amy for bringing this into our homes.
Spectacular backdrop
dunes and flamingos?! epic.
Great video! The aerial view of Amy walking across the dunes with nothing but desert for miles was very very cool!
Al Morris Jacksonville Fl
Agree fotografía is wonderful! Hope matt is better soon
As the other comments, well done on the production. Is that use of the 360 camera footage to make it look like you have a 3rd person filming/panning?
Hi from Australia, , great video Amy and Matt. Hmm It seemed to finish too soon . Thanks very much
Wow. Just wow. What cinematography. Eerie how black/red the water is vs the yellow sand. Well done!