The entire Sailing Yacht Florence Community breathed a collective sigh of relief once you announced that you will not be moving to a performance catamaran... We can't wait for the new, albeit chilly, plans.
Just found your channel. This is probably the best thing on planet tv. Spent the week end travelling half way around the world with you. Forget Prime, Netflix and even the Beeb. Really appreciate you sharing your experience and much respect for your courage and determination 😊❤
Streets and light years ahead of every other sailing channel on you tube. Stunning cinematography, brilliant editing, perfect sound tracks and above all humble and down to earth personalities… followed you guys from day one and so pleased to hear of the new plans. .. i agree with a previous post that your number of subscribers is way below what you deserve and i will do as suggested and try and promote the channel to as many as i can ..
I’m using closed cell insulation for cold and below zero temperatures. I use 1/2” thick foam which I glue down with rubber contact cement after prepping with simple green degreaser. Some places you want to double up to 1” thick, in bow sleeping area. They also make 1/4” foam which can be doubled and tripled up and glued to the smaller compartment areas, where clothes are stored. I am running a Planar diesel heater 2D which is fine. At the marina I run a electric oil heater mostly at 750 watts and a 200 watt “my heat” electric heater on my feet if needed, this is efficient and quite. I like to blast the diesel heater when I get up in the morning to get it hot quick or double up with my electric heat when it super cold in the San Juans. The planar will heat your boat alone efficiently on its own very well. We love your videos! If you want a challenge have a baby or two! Cheers!
Congratulations Amy & Matt, I know that you are a long way from home, but you have crossed over your track since 2017. Well done indeed. I have thoroughly enjoyed your adventures; even the 14 months stalled In Indonesian waters. Other than covid19, I won't mention, some of the less exciting or unenjoyable parts. I'm very proud of the scuba diving training both of you did. With many lumps in my throat as I tried not to be jealous of your adventures. I'm just 75 and have longed for my own boat, but when I came to the USA, from Australia, in 1974, I had to give up all those personal wishes and help raise Joanne's 3 kids from her first marriage. So, thank you for allowing me to share your trip. I have thoroughly enjoyed myself sailing with you in spirit. Oh, my deepest condolences in John's passing. Another thing I despise Covid 19 for. Every time I see you sail that little No.1 I think of him. Chins up. He's still proud of you both. Excited to hear that you're not stopping sailing and hope you keep us posted on You Tube, as you fit out "Florence" for the arctic circle. God Bless and keep you both. Tons of Love. Joanne & Vernon Thompson. Hog Heaven Ranch Arizona U.S.A.
So glad you guys are going to continue your journey and sharing with us the wonders of the world!! While it may not be a break during the refitting process, take a breather and get recharged. We'll be here in anticipation of discovering the artic with you.
When you started the discussion of refit Florence or get a new boat, I thought “Please say you’re going to the Artic.” And then you did! Can’t wait to follow along on that journey!!
A beautiful modest couple from the UK, the only option is a Rustler, 42 or 44? What a magical team that would be. You truly do deserve way more subscribers than you have. Congratulations on your achievement.
Beautiful boats, we looked at the smaller rustler 36's before we found Florence (very thankful we found Florence as she is much bigger than a rustler 36!)
Yyyeeeeeeeeeyyyyyyyyy a maritime long way round and a long way up and long way down! Bless ya Matt n Amy,I never get tired of watching you! God bless and keep sailing!
Well as one of your patrons, as long as you keep at it, we will keep supporting you. I only support one sailing channel now since the other couple I used to support decided that they wanted a family and that doing so on a boat wasn’t an option. So keep it up and we will be here for you.😊
Well, you are two lovely people that I look forward to following wherever you go and however you get there. Thank you for sharing your lives and adventures. ❤
You two deserve a few more luxuries especially if you’re heading into colder climates. Let’s hope that an opportunity for a bigger boat comes your way.
Great news! The level of your cinematography now compared to earlier videos is amazing! I have been watching your videos with my daughter for the last 4 years. She is now 7. I wonder how old she will be when we stop watching them together!
Leading the way on how to sail around the world with skill, style & class. Congratulations! Thank you for showing us the world. Can’t wait to see the next chapter unfold. Also great to see the dingy stealing the spotlight. She’s a beauty.
Now, THIS IS WHY SALING FLORENCE IS OUR FAVORITY SAILING CHANNEL. Congratulations on closing the loop. And thanks so much for sharing your adventure with us. Your understated tone mixed with genuine excitement about the jounney is so refreshing. After you have seen Scotland, Norway, Svalbard (?), and other parts of the North Atlantic, you may want to warm up with an autumn, winter, spring voyage back across the Atlantic to the Caribbean, through the canal, and then up into the North Pacific for a taste of coastal British Columbia. (So sorry about the problems re: entering into the USA.) You can avoid those by voyaging offshore from Mexico direct to B.C. It is about 1,400 miles, but well worth it. The prevailing winds turn to the northwest (on the nose) after April/May, so try to get up there early. We have spent our summers in B.C. since 1975, and have logged 35,000+ nm on our 1976 trawler M/V Iron Wind, which we bought 1982. We also reaaly like your thoughtful approach to things. Your list of things needed on Florence can all be accomlished for much less than a different boat would cost (and it would probably also require many of the same upgrades/repairs). Great decision making. And thanks for unintentionally reinforcing our many decisions over the years to "reinvest" in our little old trawler rather than "moving up" to a more expensive boat. Now , "The older we get, the better the fit." (LOL). BTW, think about a combination solution for heating in cold climates. We installed fixed AC heaters for winters in the marina. They are augmented by an Espar forced air diesel heater for cruising. We replaced the original Espar in 2022. Two thumbs up on that new unit. It is even better than the original, more efficient, and quieter. When the electricity on land went out for several days during a Fraser River Polar Outbreak (a 50 kt nor'easter and -10C temps) in December, we just moved onto the boat, turned on the Espar, and were snug as can be until the winds and cold moderated. We had several land-based friends "drop in for a visit" because their houses were dark and frigid. LOL. Fair Winds; Hec and Jan
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Congratulations to both of you guys been with you for most of your journey and have enjoyed seeing the world through your eyes and travels would love to see you at your party in the Caribbean especially since it's snowing rite now in oregon, continued best wishes and all the best in future endeavors take care be safe as always and look forward to the next adventure Don
Well winter in the UK lasts from August 20th to August 1st so plenty of time for a refit. I find our chilly 18°C winter days cold enough. Your cinematography is second to none. Our Saturday lunchtime viewing always includes Florence. We still watch Dr Who and have done since episode one. Hopefully the voyages of Florence will like Dr Who, outlive me.
Brilliant news. I'd say it's very wise to stick with what you've got, also refreshing that your channel is about the places and people you visit, not product placement and endless reviews of 'stuff'. You seem to know what matters.
I lived in the Tropics for over 15 years and I can totally understand why you want to experience the Northern climes ! I found myself missing proper seasonal changes after a while and I especially missed seeing the leaves change colour in Autumn and seeing the English countryside bursting into life in Spring but I hate cold weather ! It took me about 6 years to fully acclimatise to the British climate again and I have had to buy really good quality Winter gear so I can ride my motorbike through Winter ! If you have the right clothing you'll be OK and if you can insulate the entire hull then the boat will not freeze but I have a feeling you'll not be staying up in the Arctic Circle for more than a couple of months ! You have to have some kind of plan though, I agree with that !
As a fairly recent discoverer of Sailing Florence I have been binge watching the back catalogue. Quite extraordinary! I congratulate you on your decision to keep the monohull but as a resident of northern Scotland I wonder how those plans will pan out. No swimming with turtles here! Big tides in Orkney, less so in Shetland but sitting in a cockpit going upwind is bitter until early July. I am able to drive home for a hot bath after sailing -you wouldn't be able to do that. It's a bit warmer but a lot wetter on the West Coast. I love the fact that you sail your dinghy for pleasure - it has been said that the pleasure you get from a boat is inversely proportional to its waterline length. I have a 14ft trimaran which I sail for thrills, a Phantom which I race and a 22ft cruiser which I sail a bit further out to sea to feel the waves and occasionally sleep aboard. If you are ever passing Findhorn (near Inverness) do drop in! PS Congratulations on the new ensign!
Congrats! One of the best minimalist sailing channels. You guys do great work! Thank you for sharing! Do the Pacific loop, be the first before everyone else does it! Cheers!
Hear you maybe coming to Bermuda. I have been following the channel for years and love it. I am from England originally, but been in Bermuda for 35 years. I have a sailboat, I'm a registered Bermuda Pilot, so might be able to help you on arrival. If nothing else, I would love to take you guys out for dinner/drinks etc.
The higher latitudes hold a special fascination for cruising. It is a different ball game, for sure. No more bucket showers on deck. Endless discovery about where condensation can take place. All that and taller waves and stronger winds. What's not to like!? Well, the wait is finally over! I'm relieved that Sailing Yacht Florence and her crew will continue to tantalize me with tales of far-flung cruising. This is great news!! I'm also looking forward to hearing all about the re-fit of Florence. You mentioned insulation. I added insulation on a previous sailboat on board which I lived during winter. I used two layers of Army sleeping pads as material, cut into the various shapes and sizes needed. It was available, made of closed-cell foam to avoid water issues, light, and inexpensive. I secured it without glue, just kept in place by covering material. Install CO2 sensors in addition to your standard smoke detectors. And, have not one but two heaters, along with a calorifier for warm water. Oh boy, what fun!! I can't wait to hear about it!
Woo Hoo!!!! congrats on the around world. i found your channel when you were stuck because of covid... can you do it all again please... i want to watch it again. ! lol love ya!!!!!
What relief. i've been watching for all the years you have been sailing and your channel is a hugh part of this old fellas life. Much love to you both.
Oh, a water maker and with it likely genset is SUCH a luxury. The joy of a freshwater shower! Just looking at the review of the new Oyster 495 … a nice size for that so needed space, but costs and loadings on everything start to rocket. SO unbelievably relieved to hear you’re not tempted by anything with more than one hull 🙂 Lofoten and Svalbard, here we (or rather you) come! BTW, new words to learn … “oily”, “base layer”, “mid layer” … 😂 Can’t wait … so Pompey in Sep 😊 Are you coming up the east coast?
This makes me very happy. There are so many amazing places up North and it's very doable with the correct preparations. Thank you for taking us with you. Mazel Tov on your great loop! Enjoy the tropics!
I don't come across your video much , but when I come across to your video first of all I like to hear your original english you articulate well and express clear, showing you are english keep up, keep well, take care
Good plan. Your’s is a brilliant channel. I will recommend it to as many other people I can. The turtles are amazing and the footage is amazing quality. Better than we saw on the black and white TV by Jacques Cousteau we saw as kids.
Great to see you extend your plans. I work too much so only watch occasionally, inspired to watch more, particularly praying you enjoy a decent crossing back over the pond and especially fair weather to take in Ireland. July is certainly a better time to cross.
I'm sailing since 45 years, I crewed a lot of boats fem Europa through IOR and J24 til al Swan 52, I own a Centurion 38, and IMHO your channel is the one which I appreciate most! a Couple which who takes sailing as a given without the need to makle an exicited video about a foresail change or taking a reef as a life changing experioence or an anchor maneuver as mystical experience - the sailing part of your experience is taken as a granted and what are important are the EMOTIONS. Glad taht you don't go for a multihull, keep on on a "normal" boat which is maybe a challenge but also an example to normal people. Bravissimi.
The realism and perspective of an fellow ex-J24 sailor! In my middle age I've regressed to Laser sailing, humbling, but needs must when based inland! It tells me when I mess up. Lovely couple and videos, indeed.
So fantastic to hear of some future plans, hope that you are able to get more support to enable more wonderful repairs, travel, & videos. I also enjoy rec info about the area/stories. You are an amazingly beautiful couple ❤️🇨🇦
Room isn't just for people. Also water, fuel, waste, food, batteries, solar, dinghy, liferaft, cooking/heat fuel, clothes,etc. I vote for 39' aft cabin if there's a good one.
So glad to hear you two are carrying on sailing! Im probably speaking on behalf of many of us on here that i think you should try and release a video weekly (a lot of extra work i know), you should have way more subscribers than you have for such excellent content! maybe it would encourage more to join? and why not? after all this is the best sailing channel on youtube!!
Very happy to know you will continue sailing and sharing. Also happy to hear you will keep Florence and make improvements to her for your future travels. This seems like an appropriate and wise move. It probably comes as no surprise to you that many of us look to yours and other UA-cam sailing channels to sort out whether we could take that big step and follow our dreams as well. Your approach, more than many others, shows us that our dreams are within reach. For what it’s worth, you inspire us. Sail on!
I watched a couple of other sailing couples but I found that I truly enjoyed yours I have a 35- coily and you've done what I wished I could have done a little younger I've gotten old may still try it don't know if I make it all the way around I'm solo sailing I would say please don't stop because I really enjoy your videos I really enjoy when your sweetheart get the good wave and wind come there she starts giggling bummer nerve let's he handles it and very proud of her hard to find the young lady like that I thought I had but it didn't work out please please keep selling because I truly enjoy your cup podcast be safe and keep the wind at your back again very proud of you sailing bear
Huge congrats for completing your circumnavigation! I too cannot believe it has been 6 years of enjoying your videos, they have been some of the best on the subject. Glad to hear of your future endeavors, wishing you the best. Having sailed the southern oceans my only comment is you are extremely brave doing any sailing where bits of ice are floating in the seaway. Kika and Dan have done it on Uma but they were lucky in my opinion. It is no fun to have a chunk of plastic taken out of the bow, so I'd look for a steel or aluminum hull.
Happy to hear you keep on sailing…. We also bought a boat but only for the inland waters of The Netherlands, Belgium and France. Hope you will sail into The Netherlands as they have so many waterways and would love to meet the both of you!
Congratulations, guys, on sailing round the world, in such style and with such a well told story. That must be most satisfying for you and a great achievement. Well done! I love your channel. I love boats and water, and although I am now nearer 80 than 70, I row fine boats and skiffs regularly and keep fit that way. I’ve sailed with friends, but never, in my 60s, became any more competent than jibing a Laser without falling out. I’ve done 20 knots, out on the trapeze, on an Hurricane 5.9, bounced across Falmouth Bay in a Westerly 33, explored Cornish creeks in an 9m Catalac and rowed the 23 miles of the Thames Great River Race in a120 year old Thames Skiff, but I would love to have had the courage to do what you have. I only found you recently and so I have gone back to the beginning and I’m up to Episode 67. I love the visual, audio and content quality of your videos and you are now firmly my top sailing channel. Congratulations also on your approach to local communities and people. You, and folks like you, are doing more to foster world peace than any politician. I just had to break sequence and watch this video because of the title and I’m delighted that you will be continuing and with a real new challenge. You are certainly going to need that heater! So congratulations again, and I’m delighted that I will be able to continue to share in your adventures. “Sailing Florence Around the World” certainly would not have been quite the same without Florence!
Hi,I am so pleased that you are keeping Florence,she has served you well and as you say she deserves a little TLC.I shall follow your progress with much interest.Cheers Roly🇬🇧.
Amazing! The most genuine sailing channel on UA-cam. We would absolutely love to meet you guys in person one day and we know that if we ever managed to make that happen you would come across exactly as you do on your videos - I don't think that can be said for many on this platform. Enjoy your next few months in the warm Carribbean guys! Looking forward to the refit videos in the winter and Arctic next year! 👍
One of the delights in watching your videos is the sunshine and the myriad of colours of the tropics. Going north into the Arctic circle will seem cold and colourless in comparison. But nevertheless, I wish you good sailing and fair winds. 😅😊
I think everyone in the 'Florence family' had huge concerns that we'd be losing you the real world. We shouldn't of worried should we !!!!!! Thank God you're carrying on with the adventure and letting us join you on board for more fun. Still a bit to go yet though with the sun on your faces so make the most of that before you come back to the UK and lose your tan's in 5 days flat !!! Fair winds.
It’s always great to have a plan that stretches you and helps you grow. Totally agree with not over stretching your budget as that easily leads to stress and anxiety. Always better to live below your budget as you will feel wealthy every day!
Hi Matt and Amy, Its good to see you again. The lovely young couple from UK circumnavigating the world on a 37 footer by the name of "Florence". As always stunning views from that Caribbean paradise called Tobago Cay. I particularly love the nuties from those islands as well as the tortoises and manta rays caught by your camera, not to mention the crystal clear waters from that area you dropped anchor. I wish you the best for whatever the future brings about in your lives. have a safe sailing back to England. Bear hugs. ⛵🌎❤
I lived in the Yukon and did acclimate to it... I'm sure you'll be fine (after a while). Make sure to have wind proof clothing and layers. All the best to both of you and thanks for sharing your journey.
I went pretty far north from Hawaii to PNW and that was cold/wet enough. I didn't pack quite right. 2 sets of fleece long johns and top rated foullies for starters.
Well done on your decision to keep Florence!! an Italian once told me, ' If the roof is not leaking, why you want to fix the ceiling?'😂 And for us with more simpler or smaller boats it also makes it more of a possibility to live your dream, and do what you did!
A truly brilliant video, inspirational to many. We have followed you for years throughout the highs and lows. Looking forward to meeting up with you in Portsmouth in Sept.
Very happy that your journey will continue! Looking forward to following your high latitude sailing and the dramatic footage your are sure to capture. Hopeful that destinations like Lofoten and maybe even Svalbard are on the list! Cheers!
Let’s hope someone at BBC, NatGeo or Discovery Channel discovers Matt, Amy and Florence and gives them their own show. There’s nothing on UA-cam close to the quality of nature, exploration and cultural content that Matt and Amy create week after week. After you sail to the cold 🥶 parts of the world, it would be amazing to see you sail to places like India and China that are hard to get to. There’s so much out there to explore and you two do it exceptionally well.
Phew! I thought you were going to stop (although you did hint at going north quite a few vids ago). No thought of becoming Mr & Mrs Matt&Amy then?!? ;). Great vid, and superb photography as usual. If you ever do give up the sea, then maybe a career in wildlife photography and documentaries?
Love that you are going to continue and head north...in 3-4 yrs would love to see you in Patagonia or Pacific Northwest...doesn't matter where you go, the quality of your films and music soundtracks are tops...and the best part is we get to go with you...
Yes! Thank you for keeping Florence and not moving to a catameran! I loved what Amy said about Florence "deserving some love" and for safely taking you around the world. Congratualtions and I look forward to each and every one of your upcoming videos!
The entire Sailing Yacht Florence Community breathed a collective sigh of relief once you announced that you will not be moving to a performance catamaran... We can't wait for the new, albeit chilly, plans.
Just found your channel. This is probably the best thing on planet tv. Spent the week end travelling half way around the world with you. Forget Prime, Netflix and even the Beeb. Really appreciate you sharing your experience and much respect for your courage and determination 😊❤
Streets and light years ahead of every other sailing channel on you tube. Stunning cinematography, brilliant editing, perfect sound tracks and above all humble and down to earth personalities… followed you guys from day one and so pleased to hear of the new plans. .. i agree with a previous post that your number of subscribers is way below what you deserve and i will do as suggested and try and promote the channel to as many as i can ..
I'm glad to someone else shares my opinion. See Amy and Matt, you are that good!
Yep - agree, best quality on YT by far
This is my favourite sailing channel by far, staggeringly good !!
I’m using closed cell insulation for cold and below zero temperatures. I use 1/2” thick foam which I glue down with rubber contact cement after prepping with simple green degreaser. Some places you want to double up to 1” thick, in bow sleeping area. They also make 1/4” foam which can be doubled and tripled up and glued to the smaller compartment areas, where clothes are stored. I am running a Planar diesel heater 2D which is fine. At the marina I run a electric oil heater mostly at 750 watts and a 200 watt “my heat” electric heater on my feet if needed, this is efficient and quite. I like to blast the diesel heater when I get up in the morning to get it hot quick or double up with my electric heat when it super cold in the San Juans. The planar will heat your boat alone efficiently on its own very well. We love your videos! If you want a challenge have a baby or two! Cheers!
Congratulations Amy & Matt,
I know that you are a long way from home, but you have crossed over your track since 2017. Well done indeed.
I have thoroughly enjoyed your adventures; even the 14 months stalled In Indonesian waters. Other than covid19, I won't mention, some of the less exciting or unenjoyable parts. I'm very proud of the scuba diving training both of you did.
With many lumps in my throat as I tried not to be jealous of your adventures.
I'm just 75 and have longed for my own boat, but when I came to the USA, from Australia, in 1974, I had to give up all those personal wishes and help raise Joanne's 3 kids from her first marriage.
So, thank you for allowing me to share your trip. I have thoroughly enjoyed myself sailing with you in spirit.
Oh, my deepest condolences in John's passing. Another thing I despise Covid 19 for. Every time I see you sail that little No.1 I think of him.
Chins up. He's still proud of you both.
Excited to hear that you're not stopping sailing and hope you keep us posted on You Tube, as you fit out "Florence" for the arctic circle.
God Bless and keep you both.
Tons of Love.
Joanne & Vernon Thompson.
Hog Heaven Ranch
Arizona U.S.A.
Glad to hear you are keeping Florence on the team. Her contribution cannot be understated.
So glad you guys are going to continue your journey and sharing with us the wonders of the world!! While it may not be a break during the refitting process, take a breather and get recharged. We'll be here in anticipation of discovering the artic with you.
Of all the sailing videos on UA-cam, yours is the most unique !
When you started the discussion of refit Florence or get a new boat, I thought “Please say you’re going to the Artic.” And then you did! Can’t wait to follow along on that journey!!
I think we were all wishing that and it came true, superb 🙂
Love the real out look of your channel no glitter glamour just real sailing real adventure
A beautiful modest couple from the UK, the only option is a Rustler, 42 or 44? What a magical team that would be. You truly do deserve way more subscribers than you have. Congratulations on your achievement.
Beautiful boats, we looked at the smaller rustler 36's before we found Florence (very thankful we found Florence as she is much bigger than a rustler 36!)
@@SailingYachtFlorencelove watching your videos- I started when you left India and had to turn around and restock and wait on good winds
@@SailingYachtFlorence I could see you guys in a Hallberg Rassy around the 40ft mark ??
An Oyster 435 would probably fit the bill, give you more space, and be affordable at around 90k.
So glad to hear your plans. When you go north, I hope you will connect with my other favorite sailing UA-camr, Erik Aanderaa.
Yyyeeeeeeeeeyyyyyyyyy a maritime long way round and a long way up and long way down! Bless ya Matt n Amy,I never get tired of watching you! God bless and keep sailing!
Well as one of your patrons, as long as you keep at it, we will keep supporting you. I only support one sailing channel now since the other couple I used to support decided that they wanted a family and that doing so on a boat wasn’t an option. So keep it up and we will be here for you.😊
Well, you are two lovely people that I look forward to following wherever you go and however you get there. Thank you for sharing your lives and adventures.
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Happy that you are keeping your boat. Good luck for your northern latitudes ventures.
You two deserve a few more luxuries especially if you’re heading into colder climates. Let’s hope that an opportunity for a bigger boat comes your way.
You have already accomplished much more the most will eve be able to! I'm sure no goal is beyond your reach! Looking forward to following along!
Great news! The level of your cinematography now compared to earlier videos is amazing! I have been watching your videos with my daughter for the last 4 years. She is now 7. I wonder how old she will be when we stop watching them together!
Leading the way on how to sail around the world with skill, style & class. Congratulations! Thank you for showing us the world. Can’t wait to see the next chapter unfold. Also great to see the dingy stealing the spotlight. She’s a beauty.
Now, THIS IS WHY SALING FLORENCE IS OUR FAVORITY SAILING CHANNEL. Congratulations on closing the loop. And thanks so much for sharing your adventure with us. Your understated tone mixed with genuine excitement about the jounney is so refreshing.
After you have seen Scotland, Norway, Svalbard (?), and other parts of the North Atlantic, you may want to warm up with an autumn, winter, spring voyage back across the Atlantic to the Caribbean, through the canal, and then up into the North Pacific for a taste of coastal British Columbia. (So sorry about the problems re: entering into the USA.) You can avoid those by voyaging offshore from Mexico direct to B.C. It is about 1,400 miles, but well worth it. The prevailing winds turn to the northwest (on the nose) after April/May, so try to get up there early. We have spent our summers in B.C. since 1975, and have logged 35,000+ nm on our 1976 trawler M/V Iron Wind, which we bought 1982.
We also reaaly like your thoughtful approach to things. Your list of things needed on Florence can all be accomlished for much less than a different boat would cost (and it would probably also require many of the same upgrades/repairs). Great decision making. And thanks for unintentionally reinforcing our many decisions over the years to "reinvest" in our little old trawler rather than "moving up" to a more expensive boat. Now , "The older we get, the better the fit." (LOL).
BTW, think about a combination solution for heating in cold climates. We installed fixed AC heaters for winters in the marina. They are augmented by an Espar forced air diesel heater for cruising. We replaced the original Espar in 2022. Two thumbs up on that new unit. It is even better than the original, more efficient, and quieter. When the electricity on land went out for several days during a Fraser River Polar Outbreak (a 50 kt nor'easter and -10C temps) in December, we just moved onto the boat, turned on the Espar, and were snug as can be until the winds and cold moderated. We had several land-based friends "drop in for a visit" because their houses were dark and frigid. LOL.
Fair Winds;
Hec and Jan
Congratulations to you both for an amazing experience!
Everyone that see’s my comment share the channel on social media, let’s help give them a huge thank you for sharing their beautiful journey with us. Let’s boot their channel a 100k or more! So, pause, share, play, and hit the 👍.
Being Canadian I have spent because of my job enough time above the Arctic circle to know folks only holiday north once. Good luck. and good sailing.
Congratulations to both of you guys been with you for most of your journey and have enjoyed seeing the world through your eyes and travels would love to see you at your party in the Caribbean especially since it's snowing rite now in oregon, continued best wishes and all the best in future endeavors take care be safe as always and look forward to the next adventure Don
No UA-camr has ever visited Labrador.
I have seen a small part of it, and it was spectacular, massive, lonely, and unique.
Well winter in the UK lasts from August 20th to August 1st so plenty of time for a refit. I find our chilly 18°C winter days cold enough. Your cinematography is second to none. Our Saturday lunchtime viewing always includes Florence. We still watch Dr Who and have done since episode one. Hopefully the voyages of Florence will like Dr Who, outlive me.
Brilliant news. I'd say it's very wise to stick with what you've got, also refreshing that your channel is about the places and people you visit, not product placement and endless reviews of 'stuff'. You seem to know what matters.
This is the best sailing chanel on youtube 🥰
I lived in the Tropics for over 15 years and I can totally understand why you want to experience the Northern climes !
I found myself missing proper seasonal changes after a while and I especially missed seeing the leaves change colour in Autumn and seeing the English countryside bursting into life in Spring but I hate cold weather ! It took me about 6 years to fully acclimatise to the British climate again and I have had to buy really good quality Winter gear so I can ride my motorbike through Winter !
If you have the right clothing you'll be OK and if you can insulate the entire hull then the boat will not freeze but I have a feeling you'll not be staying up in the Arctic Circle for more than a couple of months !
You have to have some kind of plan though, I agree with that !
As a fairly recent discoverer of Sailing Florence I have been binge watching the back catalogue. Quite extraordinary! I congratulate you on your decision to keep the monohull but as a resident of northern Scotland I wonder how those plans will pan out. No swimming with turtles here! Big tides in Orkney, less so in Shetland but sitting in a cockpit going upwind is bitter until early July. I am able to drive home for a hot bath after sailing -you wouldn't be able to do that. It's a bit warmer but a lot wetter on the West Coast. I love the fact that you sail your dinghy for pleasure - it has been said that the pleasure you get from a boat is inversely proportional to its waterline length. I have a 14ft trimaran which I sail for thrills, a Phantom which I race and a 22ft cruiser which I sail a bit further out to sea to feel the waves and occasionally sleep aboard. If you are ever passing Findhorn (near Inverness) do drop in!
PS Congratulations on the new ensign!
Congrats! One of the best minimalist sailing channels. You guys do great work!
Thank you for sharing!
Do the Pacific loop, be the first before everyone else does it!
Cheers!
Hear you maybe coming to Bermuda. I have been following the channel for years and love it. I am from England originally, but been in Bermuda for 35 years. I have a sailboat, I'm a registered Bermuda Pilot, so might be able to help you on arrival. If nothing else, I would love to take you guys out for dinner/drinks etc.
Best sailing channel ever 👍🏻💥👏🏻⛵️👏🏻
So glad to hear you are continuing your amazing travels. Best sailing channel on UA-cam by a country mile! Stay safe and happy sailing.
The higher latitudes hold a special fascination for cruising. It is a different ball game, for sure. No more bucket showers on deck. Endless discovery about where condensation can take place. All that and taller waves and stronger winds. What's not to like!?
Well, the wait is finally over! I'm relieved that Sailing Yacht Florence and her crew will continue to tantalize me with tales of far-flung cruising. This is great news!!
I'm also looking forward to hearing all about the re-fit of Florence. You mentioned insulation. I added insulation on a previous sailboat on board which I lived during winter. I used two layers of Army sleeping pads as material, cut into the various shapes and sizes needed. It was available, made of closed-cell foam to avoid water issues, light, and inexpensive. I secured it without glue, just kept in place by covering material.
Install CO2 sensors in addition to your standard smoke detectors. And, have not one but two heaters, along with a calorifier for warm water. Oh boy, what fun!! I can't wait to hear about it!
So pleased you 2 are continuing with your journal and journey.
We look forward to your next set of plans and your destination, no matter where or how!
Keep up the wonderfully great production!
What a terrific shot composition @6:54!
Woohoo - this is going to be good! Sail on Florence.
I vote to keep on sailing full time. I love your videos
Woo Hoo!!!! congrats on the around world. i found your channel when you were stuck because of covid... can you do it all again please... i want to watch it again. ! lol love ya!!!!!
What relief. i've been watching for all the years you have been sailing and your channel is a hugh part of this old fellas life. Much love to you both.
Oh, a water maker and with it likely genset is SUCH a luxury. The joy of a freshwater shower! Just looking at the review of the new Oyster 495 … a nice size for that so needed space, but costs and loadings on everything start to rocket. SO unbelievably relieved to hear you’re not tempted by anything with more than one hull 🙂 Lofoten and Svalbard, here we (or rather you) come! BTW, new words to learn … “oily”, “base layer”, “mid layer” … 😂 Can’t wait … so Pompey in Sep 😊 Are you coming up the east coast?
Your channel is great precisely because it is documenting *your* dream.
This makes me very happy. There are so many amazing places up North and it's very doable with the correct preparations. Thank you for taking us with you. Mazel Tov on your great loop! Enjoy the tropics!
There you go again. Another brilliant, beautiful vid! ⛵
I don't come across your video much , but when I come across to your video
first of all I like to hear your original english you articulate well and express clear,
showing you are english keep up, keep well, take care
So happy to hear that you are carrying on afloat!
Thanks for the update! And thanks for keeping it PG. This is one of the only sailing channels I can watch with family.
Good plan. Your’s is a brilliant channel. I will recommend it to as many other people I can. The turtles are amazing and the footage is amazing quality. Better than we saw on the black and white TV by Jacques Cousteau we saw as kids.
We sailed in 4 years around the world (2003/2007j in a J/35 and still own her! We are 72 and 62! Whatever your chooses are. Just be happy!
The Sea Turtle footage is fantastical, you could make screen savers of it.
Great to see you extend your plans. I work too much so only watch occasionally, inspired to watch more, particularly praying you enjoy a decent crossing back over the pond and especially fair weather to take in Ireland. July is certainly a better time to cross.
You guys have the best sailing production on UA-cam. keep sailing, your subscribership will only grow. The income will be no problem
I'm sailing since 45 years, I crewed a lot of boats fem Europa through IOR and J24 til al Swan 52, I own a Centurion 38, and IMHO your channel is the one which I appreciate most! a Couple which who takes sailing as a given without the need to makle an exicited video about a foresail change or taking a reef as a life changing experioence or an anchor maneuver as mystical experience - the sailing part of your experience is taken as a granted and what are important are the EMOTIONS. Glad taht you don't go for a multihull, keep on on a "normal" boat which is maybe a challenge but also an example to normal people. Bravissimi.
When they started sharing their dinghy racing it was great insight like you described.
The realism and perspective of an fellow ex-J24 sailor! In my middle age I've regressed to Laser sailing, humbling, but needs must when based inland! It tells me when I mess up. Lovely couple and videos, indeed.
@@artsmith103 Aye, you can see the dinghy racer how he keeps with one hand both the of the tiller extension and the sheet (crossed over)
watching Amy swim with turtles also never gets boring!!!
So fantastic to hear of some future plans, hope that you are able to get more support to enable more wonderful repairs, travel, & videos. I also enjoy rec info about the area/stories. You are an amazingly beautiful couple ❤️🇨🇦
Awesome as always! I vote for a new boat. Everything you stated about Florence was true but the one thing she can’t give is more room. Best of luck
Room isn't just for people. Also water, fuel, waste, food, batteries, solar, dinghy, liferaft, cooking/heat fuel, clothes,etc. I vote for 39' aft cabin if there's a good one.
So glad to hear you two are carrying on sailing! Im probably speaking on behalf of many of us on here that i think you should try and release a video weekly (a lot of extra work i know), you should have way more subscribers than you have for such excellent content! maybe it would encourage more to join? and why not? after all this is the best sailing channel on youtube!!
Very happy to know you will continue sailing and sharing. Also happy to hear you will keep Florence and make improvements to her for your future travels. This seems like an appropriate and wise move. It probably comes as no surprise to you that many of us look to yours and other UA-cam sailing channels to sort out whether we could take that big step and follow our dreams as well. Your approach, more than many others, shows us that our dreams are within reach. For what it’s worth, you inspire us. Sail on!
Great to hear that you are caring on and will still entertain us with the best of best sailing channel yet!
And a very warm welcome to the north 🥶💙
Incredible achievement and a huge slice out of your life .
I watched a couple of other sailing couples but I found that I truly enjoyed yours I have a 35- coily and you've done what I wished I could have done a little younger I've gotten old may still try it don't know if I make it all the way around I'm solo sailing I would say please don't stop because I really enjoy your videos I really enjoy when your sweetheart get the good wave and wind come there she starts giggling bummer nerve let's he handles it and very proud of her hard to find the young lady like that I thought I had but it didn't work out please please keep selling because I truly enjoy your cup podcast be safe and keep the wind at your back again very proud of you sailing bear
Huge congrats for completing your circumnavigation! I too cannot believe it has been 6 years of enjoying your videos, they have been some of the best on the subject. Glad to hear of your future endeavors, wishing you the best. Having sailed the southern oceans my only comment is you are extremely brave doing any sailing where bits of ice are floating in the seaway. Kika and Dan have done it on Uma but they were lucky in my opinion. It is no fun to have a chunk of plastic taken out of the bow, so I'd look for a steel or aluminum hull.
i hope everyone watching this video made it to the part with the turtles at the end.
wonderful footage, captured so very well.
Happy to hear you keep on sailing…. We also bought a boat but only for the inland waters of The Netherlands, Belgium and France. Hope you will sail into The Netherlands as they have so many waterways and would love to meet the both of you!
Incredible quality in this video production
Fabulous news about you future plans. I, as one of many, will be following you in your future episodes avidly.
I just wanted to applaud your future plan! It is a good deal of prep but you will be greatly rewarded by heading north. Cheers
Congratulations, guys, on sailing round the world, in such style and with such a well told story. That must be most satisfying for you and a great achievement. Well done!
I love your channel. I love boats and water, and although I am now nearer 80 than 70, I row fine boats and skiffs regularly and keep fit that way. I’ve sailed with friends, but never, in my 60s, became any more competent than jibing a Laser without falling out. I’ve done 20 knots, out on the trapeze, on an Hurricane 5.9, bounced across Falmouth Bay in a Westerly 33, explored Cornish creeks in an 9m Catalac and rowed the 23 miles of the Thames Great River Race in a120 year old Thames Skiff, but I would love to have had the courage to do what you have.
I only found you recently and so I have gone back to the beginning and I’m up to Episode 67. I love the visual, audio and content quality of your videos and you are now firmly my top sailing channel. Congratulations also on your approach to local communities and people. You, and folks like you, are doing more to foster world peace than any politician.
I just had to break sequence and watch this video because of the title and I’m delighted that you will be continuing and with a real new challenge. You are certainly going to need that heater!
So congratulations again, and I’m delighted that I will be able to continue to share in your adventures. “Sailing Florence Around the World” certainly would not have been quite the same without Florence!
Hi,I am so pleased that you are keeping Florence,she has served you well and as you say she deserves a little TLC.I shall follow your progress with much interest.Cheers Roly🇬🇧.
Amazing! The most genuine sailing channel on UA-cam. We would absolutely love to meet you guys in person one day and we know that if we ever managed to make that happen you would come across exactly as you do on your videos - I don't think that can be said for many on this platform.
Enjoy your next few months in the warm Carribbean guys! Looking forward to the refit videos in the winter and Arctic next year! 👍
One of the delights in watching your videos is the sunshine and the myriad of colours of the tropics. Going north into the Arctic circle will seem cold and colourless in comparison. But nevertheless, I wish you good sailing and fair winds. 😅😊
I think everyone in the 'Florence family' had huge concerns that we'd be losing you the real world. We shouldn't of worried should we !!!!!! Thank God you're carrying on with the adventure and letting us join you on board for more fun. Still a bit to go yet though with the sun on your faces so make the most of that before you come back to the UK and lose your tan's in 5 days flat !!! Fair winds.
Another great video and fantastic footage. Thank you for sharing.
Simply the best in this group of sailing videos. We are all with you...
Congratulations guys, have loved watching your channel. Beautifully presented too. Ben
“Even enough space to swing a cat..”
😂😆..LMAO.. that is hilarious… you guys rock.
I was wondering what the reactions to that would be. - Good old English expression.😄
Well done, that is a huge achievement very few people can boast about.
Congratulations!
I have so enjoyed your journey!
It’s always great to have a plan that stretches you and helps you grow. Totally agree with not over stretching your budget as that easily leads to stress and anxiety. Always better to live below your budget as you will feel wealthy every day!
Hi Matt and Amy, Its good to see you again. The lovely young couple from UK circumnavigating the world on a 37 footer by the name of "Florence". As always stunning views from that Caribbean paradise called Tobago Cay. I particularly love the nuties from those islands as well as the tortoises and manta rays caught by your camera, not to mention the crystal clear waters from that area you dropped anchor. I wish you the best for whatever the future brings about in your lives. have a safe sailing back to England. Bear hugs. ⛵🌎❤
Fabulous video yet again. Amazing water in this location.
Groovy video. Congrats on sailing around the world. Love the turtle at the end. Stay safe and stay groovy.
I lived in the Yukon and did acclimate to it... I'm sure you'll be fine (after a while). Make sure to have wind proof clothing and layers. All the best to both of you and thanks for sharing your journey.
I went pretty far north from Hawaii to PNW and that was cold/wet enough. I didn't pack quite right. 2 sets of fleece long johns and top rated foullies for starters.
Love to se you in the sailing skiff..... They are so much fun....
Congratulations on your round the world trip. Looking forward to your next adventure. Hope you enjoy your visit to Ireland on your way home.
Well done on your decision to keep Florence!! an Italian once told me, ' If the roof is not leaking, why you want to fix the ceiling?'😂
And for us with more simpler or smaller boats it also makes it more of a possibility to live your dream, and do what you did!
A truly brilliant video, inspirational to many. We have followed you for years throughout the highs and lows. Looking forward to meeting up with you in Portsmouth in Sept.
Very happy that your journey will continue! Looking forward to following your high latitude sailing and the dramatic footage your are sure to capture. Hopeful that destinations like Lofoten and maybe even Svalbard are on the list!
Cheers!
No such thing as bad weather only bad clothing choices. I’m excited to see you guys doing some high latitude sailing. Keep being amazing!
The best sailing channel going.
Im trying to talk the wife into sailing and your channel is what I share with her for inspiration.
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Definitely keep Florence!
I can’t stand cold weather but I’m excited to see some of your photography.
Let’s hope someone at BBC, NatGeo or Discovery Channel discovers Matt, Amy and Florence and gives them their own show. There’s nothing on UA-cam close to the quality of nature, exploration and cultural content that Matt and Amy create week after week.
After you sail to the cold 🥶 parts of the world, it would be amazing to see you sail to places like India and China that are hard to get to. There’s so much out there to explore and you two do it exceptionally well.
100% agree!
Phew! I thought you were going to stop (although you did hint at going north quite a few vids ago). No thought of becoming Mr & Mrs Matt&Amy then?!? ;).
Great vid, and superb photography as usual. If you ever do give up the sea, then maybe a career in wildlife photography and documentaries?
Love that you are going to continue and head north...in 3-4 yrs would love to see you in Patagonia or Pacific Northwest...doesn't matter where you go, the quality of your films and music soundtracks are tops...and the best part is we get to go with you...
Yes! Thank you for keeping Florence and not moving to a catameran! I loved what Amy said about Florence "deserving some love" and for safely taking you around the world. Congratualtions and I look forward to each and every one of your upcoming videos!