CHANGE OF PLAN | New Florence Adventure | Sailing Florence - Ep.182
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- Опубліковано 28 чер 2024
- Setting Sail for our New Adventure. Our new sails arrive and we sail out of Portsmouth Harbour straight into an overnight sail. This is the start of a new sailing voyage, BUT not the one we had originally planned. We share our NEW PLANS and in this episode.
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We have been sailing around the world for 8 years after setting off from England in 2016 on board our 37ft sail boat Florence. Now we are re-fitting her ready for the next adventure. 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.
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00:00 - Intro
00:23 - New Sails for Florence
02.37 - Setting Sail for a new Adventure
06:38 - Sailing East
10:23 - New Plans for Florence 2024
14:58 - Sailing North across the Thames Estuary
19:44 - Next Time
Music in order as played:
Keep Walking - www.hooksounds.com - Creative Commons - Attribution Creative Commons 4.0 license
Burn For You - www.hooksounds.com - Licenced
Sunset Road - www.hooksounds.com - Licenced
Untouched Land - www.hooksounds.com - Licenced
Cinematic Piano - www.hooksounds.com - Licenced
Corner of the World - www.hooksounds.com - Licenced
Calm Groove - www.hooksounds.com - Licenced
Without You - www.hooksounds.com - Licenced
Cinematc Inspiring Emotional Trailer - www.hooksounds.com - Licenced
Florence looks gorgeous after all the upgrades. As an 82 year old former sailor, I am personally excited to vicariously sail along with you as you circumnavigate the British Isles. I spent 30 years sailing the coast of Maine and Nova Scotia first on a 40 ft and then a 46 ft Tartan. My 94 yr old sailing partner is still going out of Camden, Me, but I am unable to join him due to long covid. You both are so inspiring, and the video is just beautiful!
Doctors are now using Ivermectin for long COVID treatment, with a lot of success. Hope this helps you get back on the water with your mate.
You guys hands down have the most beautiful videography of the sailing youtubers. And there is a good competition there. Wonderful job on the filming and editing.
Fully agree. Great to watch quality videograph.
Thanks for a great video. Glad to see that you're back on the water. Matt that's a good lady, look after her.
Dear Amy and Matt,
Congratulations on your splendid decision to circumnavigate England aboard Florence! Swapping polar bears for the delightful unpredictability of British weather? Now that's a choice worthy of the highest commendation. After all, why freeze in the Arctic when you can experience the charmingly erratic conditions of the English coast?
Your UA-cam channel is a veritable beacon in the vast sea of online content. The quality of your videos is as comforting as a warm cup of tea and as intriguing as an Agatha Christie mystery. You manage to share the highs and lows of life at sea with a serenity and skill that are truly inspiring. You've cultivated a loyal community that eagerly awaits each new video, drawn not just by your maritime exploits but also by the life lessons you subtly impart.
Your knack for turning every storm into an opportunity and every mishap into a fascinating anecdote is a rare gift. You possess the unique ability to narrate your adventures with disarming authenticity and a touch of humour so refined it almost slips by unnoticed - except to those of us who appreciate a good British witticism.
Thank you for continuing to inspire us and share these precious moments. May Florence always carry you to exciting new horizons, and may your journey around England be as memorable as your global voyages.
Cheers,
A frog among many others 🐸 😉
It’s Great Britain. Not England.
British Isles if they do W coast Ireland.
@@davidironside3865 I bag your pardon
Hats off to our very aerodyte English men above Bil who sure put many of your followers same feelings Into such wonderful words. Thanks for our voyaging along as we are also in our 80's and past sailors as well and your personal views are extremely Interesting and we see new tools at your disposal we need er had available. One question, I immediately noticed there were no,different materials as a protective sun etc cover on either roller reefing headsail. Will you please explain for us? As always, FWCS fair winds.... ⛵️
I think the circumnavigation of the British Isles will make for excellent watching.
Rolly Tasker has been very good for Florence. They look very nice and getting that slot effect with your Genoa and jib is a real bonus that you will find very helpful. The B&G stuff seems to be working well for you as well and I think the circumnavigation of the UK will be epic. You two look so happy. Nice to see you enjoying sailing again.
Ah, the excellent music choices are back. Florence has some of the best mix of video and music of any sailing channel.
Another lovely video. I personally really hope you to not lose the ethnographic curiosity of what has made your channel so great. The UK may feel familiar to you, but to many it's still a place of wonder. We all discovered so many places and cultures during your world trip, and this could be a chance to (re)discover the wonders of the UK and its culture and quirks. The history and importance of the white cliffs of dover for example, and we can't think of the Ramsgate area without thinking of those Turner paintings. Meanwhile, I really think Amy would enjoy reading 'Sightlines' by the Scottish poetess and writer, Kathleen Jamie. I think it would resonate a lot with this journey (and I encourage anyone else reading this to delve into it too)
Yes, that's EXACTLY WHAT I THOUGHT YOU SHOULD DO (but I didn't like to say anything negative).
1) I could see you you've been working harder on land than at sea, all winter.
2) you haven't been used to northern winters for years
3) so, you need a rest and a relaxing easy trip to test out the boat.
4) I have been in the Artic, and yes you need more time to prepare, especially if you're going across the straight to northern Quebec
province.
5) I think your sail round Britain will produce a lot more interest to your viewers, than they bargain for, especially if you pull in and explore selected places.
Off we go.!!!!!!!!
Welcome back! We are looking forward to going around the UK with you, can't wait to see your adventures again. Florence looks as beautiful as ever. Big hugs to you all. Chris and Noreen - Durban.South Africa.
So excited about this change of plans and the circumnavigation. What a wonderful trip.
Gosh....Florence is beautiful I've always thought so even when she came home a little tattered! She has taken good care of you and deserved all the wonderful upgrades...well done all round!
You can say "oh God", it's ok... Modern media taught us to be anything but solid persons, but they didn't ban the word God... yet.
@@giork2828 lol. This is funny. I can't remember the last time I used "gosh". WTF got in to me ? I have a pretty foul mouth usually...haha , no not yet they haven't but concerned!
@@suzannechance5876 Suzy, is that you? 😅🎵
Florence built by fine Norfolk craftsmen in Wroxham. hence the gel coat lasting the life of the hull in perfect condition , a little bit bias as I am a man of Norfolk living not far from where she was built, Have a wonderful sail round the good old British Isles .
I've actually been rewatching old episodes sequentially from before I came across your channel. SUPERB repository of useful knowledge. I particularly appreciate the budgeting, preventative maintenance and planning top tips one can glean from your videos. I had a "trust fund" similar to the one you describe having in that it was an ephemeral one derived from memories of special places and austere environments that took effort and care to reach, rather than dynastic financial wealth. I grew up in the north cascades and my first job was as a mule packer and hunter's guide, I got to see a kaleidoscope of landscapes while running pack strings, I didn't even realize how little I was being paid til I started tending bar and doing woodworking and made "real" money. The notion of a "vacation" has never entered my thinking.
This was referencing a much older episode where you mentioned some genius Arch-Reply Guy accusing you of being trust fund kids, just for context😂
Hi,Florence and yourselves look great,i enjoyed the fit out well done to you both,but now it is back to real sailing again and it is good that you will be more or less in the position to say”let’s pull in for the night and have a cup of tea”.
I am really looking forward to travelling along with you on your new venture.Cheers,Roly🇬🇧.
Great to see you back on the water Amy and Matt Florence looking beautiful .
Quiet chuckle looking at your English summer sailing clothes 😎😎
Wow... You boat is the nicest 37 I have ever seen! Actually looks bigger than most older 37 footers.
This change of plans is equally exciting, & in that it gives you a great chance to really test all the new bits in changing conditions/ weather while enjoying the homeland that you haven't seen it seems such a Win Win. Thanks always for sharing your unique journeys made only that much more splendid through your artistic Interpretations.
The window clarity, RollyTaskers in full breeze, with pretty as a shiny penny paint, Florence is in rare form.💨 ⛵️
It’s so great to see you on the water again! And with such enthusiasm. Florence looks amazing and the new sails are crisp and elegant. 🎉🎉
Loving Amy's skills as a sheet hand tacking up to Ramsgate. 8 months off the boat but displaying Admiral's Cup precision. Pretty to watch.
Such a handsome couple! Watching Amy go at those winches is impressive! All the best!
Bering 75 is so beautiful in the background. Take your time and just enjoy yourselves.
We are so pleased you are back sailing, especially sailing around the UK & Ireland.We are in North Wales & would luv to show you some hospitality or if we could help in any way if needed.So excited to see your journey & your adventures.Luv T&C
After 35 years as an ex-pat I felt quite nostalgic for the old country as you pulled out of Portsmouth with the brand new red ensign fluttering to uplifting music .. well done as always on a superb video .. Florence is looking gorgeous !
She’s looking lovely. Looking forward to the circumnavigation very much
Fantastic to see you both out and on another voyage, and what better than doing an around-the-British-Isles trip as a shakedown to next years arctic challenge? I'm looking forward to seeing every episode that you put out on this season's trip, cheers!
PS: Your filming skills have been honed over the years to become truly epic. You could start an evergreen 'How To Create Amazing Short Films' course, and I'd be the first to sign up. Amongst other things I'd love to learn, is how you launch and retrieve the drone while rocking along in full sail! lol I've always thought of rigging up a 'drone catching net' (but where, on a cluttered monohull?) and have the drone fly right into it, but I'm sure you have a more elegant technique.
I am so happy to view your first sail in ages, fair winds and smooth seas.
So good to see you sailing again! I am an ex-pat Brit and you are about to sail past my old home of 66 years ago, Cromer, so I will look out for that! Following you round the British Isles will be fascinating and will provide a very different perspective on the usual view of the country. You guys are great with your commentaries music and videography, can't wait for the next episode to journey with you
Florence looks stunning, congrats for the great job and happy sailing!
I am so happy to be sailing again with my favourite sailing channel.
So happy for you guy's, you worked hard on the refit and nnow it's time to enjoy the fruit of your labor...Carry on Florence.
Florence looks Absolutely gorgeous! 🥂⛵️⚓️😎
The map graphics and overall production of this content is excellent. It is 'Main Feature' level. You have raised the bar significantly. Two head sails too! Nice mod.
I share your excitement for the circumnavigation and visiting places along the way.
Florence looked relaxed with minimal heel and no apparent weather helm in the heavier wind. Great sail package and dimensioning.
Hey guys! So many great things to say about this vid...as usual. First is, super stoked for how the refit has worked out for you. It looks like a very good "job well done"! Your cinematography is as usual quite interesting, with great subject matter B-roll, and clear, well thought out arrangement/editing. But mostly, I'm really stoked for your change of plans! I think it's going to be very cool to cruise with you guys around the British Isles. I'm sure the Arctic will be great too, but for me I think this will be more moving.Thanks
Sailing round the uk is challenging but a great adventure particularly when you are up beyond the Farne islands. I did it in 2016 most of it single handed. Have fun.
That's a helluva refit. Good work.
Can’t wait see the British Isles. Hello from the West coast of Canada
Hopefully if you decide on the Irish Sea route, you can visit the worlds greatest people moving port of all time - Liverpool. Then hopefully sail between Anglesey and the mainland, down the famous Menai Strait. Nelson once said "if you can sail the Menai Strait, you can sail anywhere in the world".
Ps:I live just outside Beaumaris, so maybe a little biased!
Amy and Matt i am so excited to watch the circumnavigation of the British Isles delighted to see you both Sailing again ❤
Simply beautiful sail in very busy waters! Your change of plans is a good one as the arctic has to be timed out to maximize the shorter sailing season. Florence just looks rejuvinated!
I wish that I had known you were visiting Whitby. Having followed you and Florence around the world, I would have driven out from York to say Hi. Your weekly post is a highlight of my week.
Yes yes yessss Such a great first video for the fresh season for you guys, your pure contentment shines through! Woop woop! Florence is looking INSANE! You should be super proud. We'd love to discuss the west coast of Scotland over a cuppa with you guys soon!
Congratulations guys, all the work you have done looks awesome, I can live my sailing life through you guys again….. happy sailing
Congratulations and well done, wonderful to see all three of you back where your belong...🤗🤗🤗 Beautiful video, thank you so much!!!
A circumnavigation of the UK and Islands, sounds excellent 👍
Talk about a beam reach! You two are grinning ear to ear as beautiful Florence skirts the waves again. I look fwd to the remote Scotland locations and puffins!
How fantastic that you are sailing our home waters. I hope you are enjoying yourselves. All the best.
The boat looks fantastic! And as my ancestry is Scottish and Irish, I’m really excited to see this season!
The set of the two fore sails are just great.
She's yar, for sure. Beautiful!
BZ Sailors on getting the refit done. May you have fair winds and following seas and looking forward to sharing your next voyage and adventures 👍
Your joy is so infectious!!! Glad I'll be out on the water tomorrow ... sailing round my little bit of the British coast. You could sail round and round these Islands and still be having new experiences all the time. This really is a cruising paradise.
Right On!!! Back on the water, good for y'all!!! 🙂
Must say you both appear rejuvenated after your stint on land. The boat looks a picture and the substantial upgrades sees Florence restored to her best. TBH I had some reservations about how appealing a journey to the Arctic would be from a viewers perspective. Not a destination I personally would wish to experience. BUT a circumnavigation of the British Isles!!!!! Now that definitely ticks all the boxes. As someone much invested in the Viking history in Britain I will be very interested in any nautical 'backgrounding' you may wish to offer up re some of the earliest ultimate seafarers in that part of the world. Much to look forward to and enjoyed.
Your sailboat is so nice looking! Starting to really like vintage Oyster sailboats.
Wish you luck and safe travels. ❤👏💪🏽⛵️Not many knows your are the best sailors out there.🫡
All the best you two, I love your work, I am not a sailor, I live in the Canadian Rockies and climb as much as I can, so watching you guys sail around the globe and everywhere else has been real fun. Love you show, how you put it together, I don't know what else to say but great job.
Great to see you at sea again guys, and old Flo is looking terrific, Fit for anything. Looking forward to a good look at Blighty. cheers.
You guys seem so excited finally at the helm again. All the very best to you.
Good for you, I was fortunate enough to sail around the British Isles with my friend on his Westerly Vulcan in 2016, best sailing ever.
It's great to see both of you back in your natural environment! But I dunno Matt, every time you're doing a tack it's always Amy who's busting a boiler, while you're just chillin' in the background.
Your boat looks like new. Love the way you plan your work and adventure. Wish you a great journey.
I’m in Oz and loved the view of the White Cliffs from the sea . You have a fabulous sailing channel and I really enjoy being part of your travels. Your photography is wonderful,narratives are quick and to the point and blended splendidly into the story. My only disappointment is you never did much around Oz, especially the Kimberley. Maybe another day. Looking forward to being taken around the UK.
And we're off! Beautiful video, congratulations on your successful refit...and that you're still talking to each other!😊😊👍👍 Be safe!
Looking forward to seeing the country of my birth.
I was born in Essex in 1962 and migrated to Australia in 1971 two days after my 9th birthday, I have never been back, guessing the place has changed since I was there last😊.
Glad you decided to pull into Lowestoft my Dad was based there for a while on minesweeper trawlers during WW2 using Butlins holiday camp as a barracks.
Cheers
Go down below and take a nap. Your dreams will fill in what you missed.
She's looking great with the new sails. Looking forward to seeing the British Isles.
Florence is looking lovely Guys, enjoy your sail.
Congratulations, back on the move, you both are sporting happy faces, cuffed looks as you cut through the water...cheers
Impressive ❤, very impressive. She even appears to look faster on the water, though probably not? Your plans given for all you do are so prudent to the moment. Love listening to your expectations and enjoyed the view of the refit, like a new boat, kinda. Looking forward to a trip around the home waters. Stay safe. 🥂cheers
Please don’t change your content.. you are doing fantastic job. Thanks for sharing your journey with us. Be safe and God’s speed.
Can’t wait to see more of this part of the world!
The change of plan came as no surprise bearing in mind the late start..I was wondering what you might have chosen as an alternative.. Thought it might be the Baltic.. Great to have you back ! :>)
Staysails are great aren’t they. We use ours almost all the time now and notice it makes steering much easier, with greatly diminished weather helm.
Great to see you back sailing and hope you manage to sail around Ireland 🇮🇪 ❤
Nice parallel slot on those foresails! Don't feel badly about the Arctic delay. I could use the extra time to get a warmer parka to sit there and watch it! The new B&G set up looks really nice! Very easy to read! Florence has always looked good, but with your terrific high resolution video now, it looks even better!
Well done and great to see you under way again. Looking forward to the circumnavigation of the UK
Glad you are off sailing again after the refit! Florence looks so spiffy! Looking forward to the videos of your circumnavigation of the UK. Thanks for sharing.
Hi from New Zealand guys WOW Florence looks nothing short of spectacular, so so good to see you back on the water and so relaxed and looking forward to your vlogs again
Kudos to you both for making the jump to hyperspace!! Go Florence!!
Congratulations to everything you both has achieved on the refit.❤💙🦋👍☺
So refreshing to see proper sailors back at sea - and as someone who was born in Warsash, grew up in Lymington, sailed Cadets at Keyhavem, Scows in Lymington and Flying Dutchman at Hamble, Lee and HISC, the Solent connection warms my heart. I still have all the Solent racing marks in my head
Great to see you back out on the water! Scottish highlands and islands are going to be epic!
Nice to see you both out at sea again. thank you
Doesn't seem like 8 months ago since we waved you into Port Solent! Well done 👏 🎉 I remember your faces at HYC when things were not going so well on the refit, Congratulations you've done it, guts and determination did it😂😂
I live in Shetland - husband is currently on his yacht for a 2-day movement to a new pier. If you get here by July you’ll see puffins. August most are gone. :)
So how do you like the improvements to Florence? Besides the sails is there anything that really stands out? And has everything worked, or is there more tweaking to be done to her? Is there anything that you wish you did now, but didn't get to it? Great to have you back on the go!
Excellent great to have you back out sailing.
Great to see you sailing. Out on the water again.
So good to see you both and Florence back on the water.
I cannot wait for your voyage around these islands. There is so much to see and I hope you will stop off and give us some ‘home tours’ from a distance.
Do stop off if you can in Tongue by Lairg (the home of a late friend). And a few extras if I may; if you have diving equipment do look at the Shiants. and also the west (Atlantic) side of Harris and Taronsay. All beautiful beyond words. You may also like the many gin distilleries (yes gin!).
Btw loved the sound track about five minutes in. This is the same one you used on some of the main episodes in the lumpy weather’ coming back across the Atlantic which in my view deserved an award.
I visited Rolly Tasker in Thailand. Quite an incredible place they have.
SO many beautiful places to explore sailing around the British Isles. The Outer Hebrides are stunning and St Kilda absolutely ethereal, plus all the other Western Isles, but don't miss the Northern Isles, including the Orkneys (Sanday has beaches that look like the Caribbean) and Fair Isle and the Isles of Scilly. The Irish coast is also amazing. You're going to need much longer!
Rolly Tasker good choice guys cheers n beers Marty Australia
Lovely BRoll in the grey sky over Dover
Cheers
For me it would be interesting to see what “extras” you keep on your boat for emergencies. Thanks for sharing!
Congratulations on your new adventure looking forward to your next chapter. I must say Whilst Amy always looks amazing Matt look very capable and handsome with his Sir Frances Drake beard. Gods Speed. Hope to join you in Sydney harbour again
Good to see you both back on the water. safe sailing.
I would strongly recommend Canna in the small isles, puffins, cute cattle and friendly natives, very pleasant vibe