EXTREME HEAT boat life | STUCK on the Equator | Sailing Florence - Ep.99
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- Опубліковано 19 жов 2024
- Stuck for a year in a sailing boat on the equator has had its challenges, from the extreme heat, to living with the isolation on board. This part of Indian Ocean is beautiful but life behind the lens is not always as easy as it looks on camera. We share the reality of life on board as we explore this tropical paradise. Since borders closed around the world in March 2020 we have been unable to move far with Florence. As we are unable to sail home to England without stopping somewhere for provisions along the way, and those places have closed boarders, the safest thing for us to do was to stop here where we are on the equator, and we have been here ever since.
We are a British couple who set off from England in 2016 to fulfill our dream of sailing around the world on our 37ft sail boat, Florence. Along the way we share the live aboard lifestyle with the highs and lows of travelling around the world by boat, our own little tiny house. Boat life out at sea on the ocean and off the grid.
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Music in order as played:
Keep Walking - Alvaro Angeloro - www.hooksounds.com - Creative Commons - Attribution Creative Commons 4.0 license
Ladybird - www.hooksounds.com - Licenced
Tender Love - sound2ears - www.hooksounds.com - Licenced
Romantic - www.hooksounds.com - Licenced
"Enough about sweat.. Let's talk about mould" HaHa!
I can’t say that I know how you feel; however, I have been deployed with the military and my only way of communicating was through letters. Back then there were no phones, no computers and no WiFi to worry with. My heart is with yours when you mention missing family though. It can be a real morale thing. Stay busy, write letters, adopt a mantra, “It could be worse”; we could be in the desert; people could be shooting at us... We love you guys. You have a huge family here, sending you hugs and affection. Texas
It's easy to think of being where you are as paradise, but in reality I'm pretty sure that the isolation and heat would do me in. We've sheltered at home for over a year, but we have food delivered and drive-up collection for almost anything we need. Truth is we've got it easy.
I haven’t sheltered at home never. Except when the snow got too deep.
@@edl617 Exactly, why the hell would you stay at home? Get out and enjoy yourselves!
your videography gets better and better - well done!
We've spent the last 12 months stuck in our 3 bed semi just outside Bolton. My heart bloody bleeds for you being stuck there! The last year must have been Hell? Escaping to Sumatra every couple of weeks with you two has helped keep me sane. Stay safe guys, Thank you for another great vid.
I agree, this is probably one of the best videos you have made. Brilliant video work and thank you so much for your honesty. Stay safe, and remember you are certainly not alone on your adventures. Thank you both.
Thanks Philip :-)
@@SailingYachtFlorence I love how informative you are,you have found someone,who has the same interests as you,and your living my dream.i loved the bit,when you were running through the water,and the two waves were meeting each other
This channel is Fantastic!
Amy and Matt, your patience, perseverance and upbeat attitude have been brilliant in the face of the difficulties you have experienced waiting out a global pandemic in the equatorial tropics for 12 plus months. I really admire what you have done and am amazed at your resilience! The incessant heat and humidity alone would have driven me mad ! I hope you'll be able to start your crossing of the Indian Ocean soon!
Thanks Tom, we're hoping to set off soon :-)
Amy and Matt... well, after a marathon binge watch, I am now all caught up with your channel. Speechless really. From being kicked out of port, to new sail sponsorship, to your change of plan and strategy - no wonder you are in love with Indonesia. I watch two other sailing channels - Freerange Sailing and Sailing Follow the Boat - and I absolutely love your channel. Though single, I am now too old to embark on such a learning adventure, but your channel allows me to dream the dream. Just as Troy & Pascal, Jamie & Liz do on their channels - you two work so wonderfully well together. Your video editing skills are excellent, your content is fascinating, interesting and varied, and you are both extremely affable and personable to camera. Keep up the great work, I now look forward to 3 sailing channel UA-cam notifications. John.
Looks amazing. I rather sweat than freeze! Subbed!
My brother and his family lived at sea level on the Island New Britain (PNG) for 14 years. So I should have correlated their experience to yours but I could not feel the heat or see mosquitoes until now. And I’ve followed you for more than two years maybe three.
The beautiful scenes don’t convey everything.
I wanted to write and let you know I now understand so much more now. My step-father was a bomber pilot in PNG WW2 and suffered from dengue fever. My sister-in-law was nearly taken out by malaria. I once asked why indigenous people sought western clothing especially shirts so much. “The tropical sun just rots your skin off!,” she replied. UV you mentioned but also tropical microbes look for skin opportunities.
I say all this to tell you thanks for your beautiful work. This was one of your very best and the music, editing and images balanced the discomfort of the tropics.
Btw the skin comment included some life at 6000 ft on PNG where mosquitoes were not bad but the sun truly did damage skin terribly. They wore long sleeves even in high temps. So I finally get where you are. How stupid of me not to realize it earlier. Looking forward from Texas USA for your next ocean crossing!
Thanks Robert, our goal for that video was exactly to balance the beauty with the discomfort. So it sounds like we achieved that with you. Thanks for your kind comment, it helps to keep us motivated to carry on making videos and sharing this adventure. :-) Matt and Amy
After a few months In the tropics, we added a full-length awning we could set up at anchor. The awning combined with a self-standing wind scoop in the forward deck hatch made a huge difference . The shade and the steady air flow through the boat made it comfortable below most of the day.
Yes! Our full boat awning makes a huge difference keeping the boat cool. A must have in my view for tropical living.
@@jefftaylor6450 We’re only in Greece and the awning is a God send in July and August.
My grandmother was born in Indonesia back in the 1920’s. She told us about the hardship of living in the tropics. The heat and humidity destroys almost everything in a matter of months. So good of you to share this part of your life as well. Hope you cross the Indian Ocean safely. Fair winds and stay safe!
Absolutely Beautiful Video for the 99th production. I have watched and enjoyed everyone that you have produced. Considering the limitations of Covid that have been placed on the two of you. Finding food resources, Internet for up loading the videos! new Sails!
You certainly do share the wonderful side of your adventure. I wish the two of you well wishes and a safe journey! thank you for sharing it with us!
A very good look at the realities of the tropics - aside from the incredible views. Really enjoyed this video on how you deal with the challenges.
A former Chesapeake Boy My self! grew up on the ICW Great Bridge! Former Irwin 42 Owner!
I am assuming F16 pilot. Awesome. Probably a bit more exciting than the pipers and cessnas I once flew. Very familiar with Great Bridge.
Sometimes it’s nice to have the seasons
We so love you guys. Thanks for sharing. Cheers.
Your videos have helped so many of us keep our eyes on the possibility of such beauty in our futures. I find hope watching you both. Thanks
Absolutely the very best channel capturing beautiful scenery with a most interesting commentary. Thank you so much for this wonderful production. Keep safe and well. Chris (Melbourne)
Just beautifully shot video. The drone footage is amazing. Thank you!
THANK YOU !
Fabulous episode! Thanks, and well done!
I hope it helps to point out; Amy and Florence are stunningly beautiful, and of course Matt, the picture of a gentleman.
Another excellent episode! Many thanks & fair tides
Thanks, that was an amazing video. Such beautiful surroundings, but not an easy life at all. Well done and looking forward to the next episode. You guys are epic!
Beautifully done ! I don't know how I missed all your wonderful Videos ?
Spectacular videos!!! Thank you for sharing!
Keep positive guys. Love your work :)
Thank you for another great video :0) It makes my day so much better.Just dreaming of traveling again when the worlds is normal.
All the best to both of you.
Great video again, guys. Love what you do and love the fact you love sailing! Makes me feel connected to what you do.
Awesome and informative video. Perhaps one of your best! Thank You!!
I worked in West Africa for five years and found that using yellow lights did not attract mosquitoes.
Thanks for another wonderful video! You both do a great job showing the pluses and minuses of life on a boat stuck in the tropics! With any luck the world will turn the corner on this pandemic and you will be able to continue your journeys and allow us to follow along!
Thanks, The next open country in the Indian Ocean is The Seychelles nearly 3000 miles away, our visas for Indonesia run out soon so we are currently preparing Florence to continue our journey and sail across the Indian Ocean!
@@SailingYachtFlorence All the best wishes for a safe passage then! Looking forward to watching your adventures!
Great video thanks guy's, great insight to what you are enduring behind the scenes of beautiful white sandy beaches. Take care stay safe.
Thank you so much for being so honest and informative in your videos.
OMG get the surfboards out! Look at those waves!
Ha.. I was waiting to see that.. Rights and Lefts peeling on both sides!!.. spitting tubes. I would risk the injury in order to benefit from feeling mentally calm after a good surf sesh. Get out there!
You had an extraordinary stamina. It must have been hard times….
Good that you stayed sane and could ride it out together👍👍👍❤️
Just goes to show, there is no one paradise - variety is what is needed. Great video to show the reality of what us Brits always think is 'heaven'. Makes a wet, windy weekend in Margate seem almost bearable :-)
I love love loveeee your episodes
Such a beautiful story Florence weaves. Thank you for sharing the best of times under the stressful circumstances of the pandemic and all the peripheral issues that surround you. Sometimes we need a few things not so good to nag at the bliss that surrounds. You do such a great job explaining what can’t be experienced any other way. Thank you, yes, for letting us have a look over your shoulder, a view of the worlds beauty with all the unexpected reality. Good with the bad or bad with the good, cheers 🥂 visuals are just stunning and the unexpected makes me anxious.
You guys are so Amazing! And I don't think you know how intrepid you both are in these times. Thank you for sharing your journey 🙏❤️😎
Such a lovely video with heart felt sentiments - thank you. My best wishes to you both for your big passage west.
Wow... that is a lot to deal with!! you guys have great attitudes!!what troopers you are!! thank you for sharing the realness of your experience. wishing you good sailing and fun, safe adventures ahead... soon!! Cheers 😊
Awesome glad I found this channel
Amazing video guys!
So observant and articulate 👍🏻
We really enjoy the video, and could feel that the going is tough ....
Cheers.
Bintoro, Jakarta
Thanks for sharing your adventures, your newest patron
I've lived in Queensland most of my life,, welcome to paradise,,, :-)
Thank you for sharing a beautiful but tough environment for we humans. I had 10 years in the tropics including PNG and the Maldives, and love the memories but am a little hesitant to return there this sailing season.
Love the drone footage
We loved the video, gives a very good idea of actual boat life
Your ability to carry on is inspiring.
loving your videos!
Leaking Keel stepped masts: A big sponge and a layer of Polyurethane foam at the level just below the lowest halyard exit stops the leaks (the VHF etc cables can go through the foam). You can buy the PU foam in 2 component liquid form or a spray can (less good). The sponge can be just shoved hard through the halyard exit and acts as a base for the PU foam. In your heat the PU foam would go off like a dream! Water coming down will flow out the lowest halyard exit.
A dry boat!
Wow, what a great review. Good on you for reviewing the dangers of being so far away from emergency services. Many people dream about deserted white sand beaches but you really must be very, very careful in such places. I've been to many such places in South East Asia too. I'm reminded about it every time you go diving or snorkeling. One big unexpected swell could push you up against the coral, which could mean a deep cut which could become infected very quickly. Also, in such places, a thing as simple as walking on a beach in bare feet can have consequences. Take care. After twelve months off west Sumatra, even I am looking forward to you being able to head west across the Indian Ocean.
I had just a couple of ideas to toss out. Would placing a tarp over your stack pack to make a tent over your cabin area help cut down the heat? The added shade with an air gap might give you a couple of hours in the morning and one in the evening that is more comfortable. Second, I watch a ton of sailing channels on YT. I've often wondered if having a small water pump and a small radiator with a fan behind it would help cool things down some. Pump the 86 degree water from the ocean through and back out of the radiator with a small 12v fan running it. An aquarium pump would probably be enough water supply.
I'm disabled and my wife isn't keen on living the boat life, so I'm stuck on land living through videos like yours. So please excuse my ignorance if this is just dumb ideas.
Hang in there. I'm back on Aussie and loving it. Icy cold beer, first world supermarkets, but most importantly family nearby. Sorry, don't mean to be nasty but I'm so glad I took your advice and im back home. Years I think before all this bs is over and I get o/s on a boat again. Take care, and choc dee (cheers and good luck)
A compelling testimony of your year
Cheers, another great video! The music and particularly the piano notes add to the sense of isolation and loneliness. I'm waiting for the surfing adventure as this place has the very best surfing on planet earth. Loads of Aussies to keep you company there.
Great video guys, love seeing what some of the challenges are in your day to day life on board in the tropics. And your underwater videos are simply stunning!
Awesome video, thanks for the insight :)
It seems stifling indeed but to make you feel better, the air conditioning broke down in my car last summer and commuting to Newark NJ in concrete jungle with noise, bad drivers , car exhaust as I have to roll my windows , enables me to relate to the heat. At least serenity and peace surrounds you with little air pollution. Hopefully friends and families will.be able to meet you on the African side of the Indian Ocean. In the meantime know you are contributing to making a lot of people happy following your adventures.
A battery driven electric tennis raquet easily gets rid of baby mosquitos...these are largely available in all store across all of South East Asia for a few dollars. Cheers
I agree, my wife, who is Thai, picked up the habit of the electric tennis racket when we lived in Vietnam and has subsequently become so proficient at removing bugs on the wing that she could compete at Wimbledon i am sure !
You guys need to cover Florence's forward deck and hatch with a tarp 300mm off the deck, kill the direct sun onto Florence. Another thing I want to mention, I have a camping shower, its a califont, gas with a lithium battery. It's called a Aquaheat by Companion out of Australia. It's very good, shower anywhere type of thing, it's not big and would be a great warm transom shower for Florence. With all of its own pumps and things, it's pretty convenient, just need a bucket of water. Just right to clean Amy's beautiful hair Matt.
Although it is a beautiful place to wait out the pandemic, 12 months in one place is too much of a good thing. Hopefully you will be able to weigh anchor soon and get on with your journey. Fair winds.
I can't believe you guys don't surf...
World class break that most surfers never get to see right next to you D:
The truth of reality. Cheers you two :D
your video is unique because tells the realities . thank you
Fantastic videos I really enjoy them 👍
After finding and enjoying your videos during lock down, I had my first sailing lesson in a pico at the weekend and very much enjoyed it.
Awesome! The best way to learn to sail is in a dinghy, we are dinghy sailors at heart :-) Well done, enjoy your new hobby.
That lightbulb is the same one I use to grow weed. haha
It’s a 315 CMH. It is a very common lamp used in horticulture indoor growing. They do exceptionally well in growing cannabis.
Another great video. Thanks for the peek into your equatorial lifestyle.
Awesome video!
Beautiful colors of the ocean.
Interesting to see real life perspective.
Great video. Good to see more everyday realities of live aboard (from a wanna be) thanks
Epic! Thank you both for such a beautiful video. I hope you both are having fun.
We still appreciate the beauty of being here and there are plenty of fun things to do. Although recently we have had our heads down maintaining and preparing Florence for the next adventure of crossing the Indian Ocean.
jet ski backing skills portion was on my lake (Canyon Lake, TX.) Ramp 17 is always good for a few laughs.
Thanks for the videos of colourful fish around beautiful reefs and blue seas, hope you can get sailing again soon though.
Thanks, we are preparing to cross the Indian Ocean soon! :-)
@@SailingYachtFlorence looking forward to seeing that and hopefully a bit cooler for you
Beautiful video and great choice of music. I think a career in TV production lies ahead
It’s ok you guys come stay here with my family and friends and I will head to Florence for a few months of isolation.
I was stuck in the high Arctic for 3 months last year due to the pandemic. I was cursing the severe cold often, but after watching this, all I would want is a happy medium. That humidity is really rough too. Cheers for all the vids guys. (oh, and btw. Amy, it Celsius nowadays not centigrade ;o)
Well so much for paradise.
hi guys .... looks like you are still stranded in sumatra indonesia .... currently still in west sumatra or another beach. Keep up the spirit ... hopefully Covid 19 will end soon. Salam from Jakarta Indonesia
Respect
Try clove leaf oil, a couple of drops in 600mls, we use it on mould. Seems to be better than vinegar.
Great video Matt. For some reason this reminded of that time at BUSA Yachting Nationals when we got T-boned by another yacht (remember that all those years ago!?) Not much chance of that where you are now I suppose! Stay safe both. Ant Harvey
Random memory but yes I remember that very clearly! I also remember being very much in the wrong... Good to hear from you, hope all is well with you. We are just getting ready for the Indian Ocean crossing, probably not many yachts out there to crash into either. It will be a shock when we get back to the solent!
Life is a beach 😎
Thanks for the video! I guess even paradise has it's down side. I've sailed the coast of Alaska for 30 years from Seattle to Kodiak. It's mostly coastal cruising unless you cross the gulf of Alaska. There are hundreds of coves, bays, fjords, inlets and passages. I've always wondered what it would be like to sail in the Tropics or Caribbean. I am not entirely sure I would like it. Good luck! Liked and subscribed. I'll be keeping tabs on your progress. : )
Living in paradise has its challenges, living with the perfect person has challenges.... Being happy has its challenges.
Being content may be the hardest thing in life...... Says the Buddha.
SNOWFLAKE
@@timadams2923... I watched the Alimo a week ago. And I thought.... "Wow... They were just protecting their country... The Mexicans should have won"
Bummer you guys didn't have a surfboard on board ! Lots of people pay thousands to go on a surf charter there!
hi guys new here. use oregano, lemon essential oil. food grade hydrogen peroxide it kills mold. in the water and vinegar these are good mold combos. i live a few feet from ocean and battle mold. the litle throwaway dehumidifers work good too. you hould have proper mask on when wiping down mold spores can cause cancer.
Beautiful Anchorage
We lived in the Philippines for several years and used Baking Soda for mouldy areas...no smell ans easy to rinse...and very cheap
Yup, Malaysia is the same as Indonesia but you kind of climatize after living here for a while. If only the weather could be cooler.
I ive in Miami, where it's hot and humid, tho not as much as the equator region. But even here, I keep nuts and seeds in the refrigerator, or anything else, if needed. I also have a small refrigerator, but only for one person. And the fan in the cabin, I would mount just underneath the mosquito net, as to get the most cool air.
I live in the Midwest of United States and last summer my air conditioning went out, to give you an idea, the temperatures are in the mid to upper 90s in the summer and humidity upwards of 100%. I cannot imagine how you survive without air-conditioning.
you can go near pulau seribu, indonesia. its closer to town if you need anything
First let me say that you guys are awesome. Now, about the heat, mold etc. I've spend some time in areas on or very near the equator so I feel for you. But something I learned that I want to pass on to you is this, if you don't have a dehumidifier then burn candles. Sounds counter intuitive I know, but burning candles will consume the moisture in the air and cool your cabin down by as much as 20-30 degrees Fahrenheit and of course reduce the humidity/mold levels. Fair warning: burn candles only under supervision:)
Now please keep sharing this great content.
That is interesting, thank you!
With your isolated 12 months in this region, How much have you really learnt about yourselves and each other? Interested and always following