CHANGE OF PLAN | New Florence Adventure | Sailing Florence - Ep.182

[@tspinnh]

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.

[@brianmason8597]

Fully agree. Great to watch quality videograph.

[@brianmason8597]

Thanks for a great video. Glad to see that you're back on the water. Matt that's a good lady, look after her.

[@bilaldettmar6178]

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 KZbin 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 🐸 😉

[@davidironside3865]

It’s Great Britain. Not England.

[@atakd]

British Isles if they do W coast Ireland.

[@bilaldettmar6178]

@@davidironside3865 I bag your pardon

[@donaldklapproth8091]

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.... ⛵️

[@davidpearson8954]

I got such joy watching Florence sail. It welled up in me especially with the shots from the bow. That is my happy place. The perpetual surge forward as the power of the wind drives you on. Wonderful. Thank you. It’s winter here and my boat is waiting for the new season on her mooring.

[@larryrichards9418]

Ah, the excellent music choices are back. Florence has some of the best mix of video and music of any sailing channel.

[@Coleen-Love]

Wow... You boat is the nicest 37 I have ever seen! Actually looks bigger than most older 37 footers.

[@suzannechance5876]

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!

[@giork2828]

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.

[@suzannechance5876]

@@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!

[@giork2828]

@@suzannechance5876 Suzy, is that you? 😅🎵

[@melvynparkerson9984]

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 .

[@steveburton5825]

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.

[@DAVIDKEYTON]

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)

[@brassring5524]

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.

[@keithh3463]

The two of you did an amazing job. Florence is beautiful

[@linf525]

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!

[@garryroper3418]

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.

[@JohnResalb]

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.!!!!!!!!

[@grahamemason9955]

She’s looking lovely. Looking forward to the circumnavigation very much

[@clairechivers9799]

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

[@jeffalexander544]

Florence looks Absolutely gorgeous! 🥂⛵️⚓️😎

[@nealeburgess6756]

I am so happy to be sailing again with my favourite sailing channel.

[@Deb_Downes]

A circumnavigation of the UK and Islands, sounds excellent 👍

[@robertnixon3816]

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!

[@judithnicholais1492]

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.

[@ranger2316]

And we're off! Beautiful video, congratulations on your successful refit...and that you're still talking to each other!😊😊👍👍 Be safe!

[@richardayres2949]

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.

[@TopGun69]

Matt and Amy just marathon watched all your videos. Absolutely loved them ❤️ You are a pair of legends and great to see you weren't scared by the Horn as most are ! Up there with the best sailing videos ive seen !

[@mikenewzealand4525]

Quiet chuckle looking at your English summer sailing clothes 😎😎

[@davidmontgomery1016]

She's looking great with the new sails. Looking forward to seeing the British Isles.

[@carlray7224]

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.

[@mc6212]

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.

[@mc6212]

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😂

[@markegerton144]

Great to see you sailing. Out on the water again.

[@paton57]

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

[@DianeEggert-eb4zq]

Congratulations on sailing again!! Florence looks great, love your new foul weather gear!

[@AHmad-pm4pb]

Wish you luck and safe travels. ❤👏💪🏽⛵️Not many knows your are the best sailors out there.🫡

[@MrMichaelcurran]

You guys seem so excited finally at the helm again. All the very best to you.

[@knittiotsavant]

The boat looks fantastic! And as my ancestry is Scottish and Irish, I’m really excited to see this season!

[@malgraham351]

Excellent great to have you back out sailing.

[@JoanOfArgghh]

She's yar, for sure. Beautiful!

[@wesleyduke4546]

Great to see you back sailing and hope you manage to sail around Ireland 🇮🇪 ❤

[@SoumyanathChatterjee]

Your boat looks like new. Love the way you plan your work and adventure. Wish you a great journey.

[@bdphourde]

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!

[@anthonypears2306]

Congratulations guys, all the work you have done looks awesome, I can live my sailing life through you guys again….. happy sailing

[@sashalakota8292]

Good to see you both back on the water. safe sailing.

[@taxpayer1040]

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.

[@castlerc]

Please don’t change your content.. you are doing fantastic job. Thanks for sharing your journey with us. Be safe and God’s speed.

[@chinoodin4735]

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

[@Grahamcracker6366]

For me it would be interesting to see what “extras” you keep on your boat for emergencies. Thanks for sharing!

[@Tim8mit]

Congratulations, back on the move, you both are sporting happy faces, cuffed looks as you cut through the water...cheers

[@johnpilgrim3906]

Stay safe, will be watching your adventures.

[@sailingmarilynkaye]

What an amazing job you have both done, we agree there being out on the water is just amazing and relaxing. We are looking for to your up coming trip around the UK, take care and stay safe.

[@edprotas4148]

Kudos to you both for making the jump to hyperspace!! Go Florence!!

[@TheShaky2]

Awsome seeing you sailing again.

[@hel-gsailing]

Florence looks great. Welcome to Norway next year🌞⛵️

[@DaveCooke-et9ev]

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.

[@iainforward9]

i thought i saw Florence in Ramsgate marina afew weeks ago. Welcome to my home town.

[@RenegadeADV]

There is always a profound joy that comes with upgrading your boat that I don't think people who have never experienced it can ever understand. Florence is looking tip-top, I will be looking forward to seeing where the adventure takes you all.

[@jamesgraham6122]

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 ! :>)

[@richardkeen1996]

Great stuff!! All ready to cast off and follow you on your next sailing adventures!! Bon Voyage!!

[@leonasimmons162]

Congratulations to everything you both has achieved on the refit.❤💙🦋👍☺

[@bmitch3020]

Florence is looking beautiful after the refit. Awesome work!

[@faraway5828]

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

[@bmag1964]

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!

[@petel9242]

Have you thought about including the Channel Islands in your round British Isles trip? We have some amazing offshore reefs in the Minquiers and the Ecrehous, the Alderney tidal race…plus we have puffins!

[@glockparaastra]

Sounds great!! Looking forward to the new route!

[@josephcarabetta1494]

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

[@jameskelly5973]

Boat looks awesome……we’ll done. Enjoy

[@MrRourk]

So good to see you sailing again! Love the new sails.

[@ginnypeckham4022]

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!

[@matthewohare476]

I would strongly recommend Canna in the small isles, puffins, cute cattle and friendly natives, very pleasant vibe

[@mr_wildgoose]

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!

[@wellmounted]

Congrats. Look forward to more sailing and seeing a bit of the UK. Wish you fair wind and following seas (hopefully?)

[@FloatingVillageLife]

It's wonderful to see your adventurous spirit and the way you navigate through unexpected changes with positivity and enthusiasm. The journey you document is both captivating and lighthearted, making it a joy to follow along with your sailing adventures on Florence. Thank you for sharing such uplifting and enjoyable moments, bringing a sense of exploration and discovery to your viewers. Keep up the fantastic work!

[@BeMorePirate]

Awesome! I have been following your adventures and am currently following in your tracks making my way south ready to cross the Atlantic. Last year I sailed round Britain anticlockwise. So you are following in my tracks whilst I follow in yours! I also sheltered from a storm in Ramsgate then sailed on to Lowestoft! Sprinted up the east coast to get maximum time on the west coast of Scotland. Good plan 👍

[@redpepps]

I visited Rolly Tasker in Thailand. Quite an incredible place they have.

[@ksc743]

My grandfather emigrated from the Shetlands many years ago to Cape Town where I live. It'll be great to see the islands if you stop off there. One of the reasons I love small boat sailing is it's so eco friendly. I heard a statistic the other day that 100 whales wash up on the shores of the UK every year now. I wonder if it's not to do with all those windfarms? They seem like a good idea for us but not for marine life. Looking forward to seeing the puffins!🐧

[@hughj5344]

When wing on wing rig your new staysail behind the main, it creates a stabilising slot.

[@michaeljamesclarke]

I am so happy to view your first sail in ages, fair winds and smooth seas.

[@timallen6025]

Wow so many happy comments . And mine too . Fab set up with the staysail and she pulls well eh . Fair winds (and sun etc😀😎)

[@johnbosworth777]

Looking forward to following this journey.....I would say a tour of the Baltic Sea would also be amazing ......as would the Med which you missed on your circumnavigation. Great channel.

[@MikeHarrison3266]

Nice, my dad was a born and bred Lowestoft man,

[@simonscoggins1154]

Happy sailing - love your content

[@kathleenmead9259]

happy sails to you!

[@shieldaigbencher]

I love your filmography. I can’t wait to see you sail around the West Coast of Scotland. Please visit Shieldaig in Wester Ross, it is the most beautiful place in the world. It has a little shop and a lovely restaurant. Tobermory on Mull is also well worth a visit.

[@davidswheatley-talesfromth1796]

Don't forget to go around Rockall, leaving it to port, as it is part of the UK. ;)

[@georgemorris9971]

What a lovely , contented, happy video. I admire you beyond words - while I did once sail across the Thamdes estuary in a Hunter 19 in the dark, these days I seldom go more than five miles from home; mind you I still race dinghies a bit. Good luck as you sail past Scotland (where I live. Lerwick is nice - anywhere to the west of Shtland looks absolutely horrible, and yet in historicakl times they fished there from beach launched rowing boats, so it must be possible. Good luck, take care.

[@rollinrock6696]

Excellent

[@Purlee100]

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

[@tomchristensen8619]

So, I'm 6'6" and 250. Have worked 25 years on ambulance and am now a farmer - and have a very hard heart on the outside. Just seeing how happy and thoroughly joyous the two of you are, to be ready to go out, and being back in your element - simply makes my heart overflow with happiness. Almost brings tears to my eyes!

[@rickkwitkoski1976]

Thank you

[@svdoinitright7519]

I used to live in a cottage at the top of the cliffs of St Cyrus, in Scotland. I would sure like to see pictures of that area, Montrose up to Stonehaven as you pass by. Best wishes on the new adventures from the Chesapeake Bay.

[@kimphilley621]

Yay Florence

[@cetyl2626]

Suggestion: Do a circumnavigation of Ireland and then cross east toward the Mull of Galloway and continue your main circumnavigation. No decision point needed then! I don't know anything about sailing or UK! However it would be interesting topics if you discussed the historical nautical significance of the areas you are sailing back through 1000s of years and how that still applies to your modern adventures!

[@scottdoran6347]

My boat has just been fitted with Rolly-Tasker sails as well, absolutely amazing. Currently in Thailand 🇹🇭

[@SailHub]

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!

[@keithd6852]

Isle of Staffa is great for Puffins and Fingals cave is amazing. Safe travels and looking forward to your uploads.

[@hugomocchiutti3448]

Considering Florence has open cockpit In Svalbard you both will need special clothes & shoes and a plan B for heating.

[@mattroyle1087]

Hope to see u guys do some fishing in in these northerly latitudes 🎣

[@haddockswhiskey]

Ooohh oooo intro music is back 🙂

[@Andre-yu3qs]

Fantastic, the adventure only begins when you change your plans, thanks for sharing.

[@sailingsheriff3349]

Sorry to hear your plans are delayed for the Artic. It’s good to explore home waters though and as you say a lot of technical challenges. Look forward to looking out for you when you come to the NW

[@francinegolbeck3116]

Thats nice to do the coastal trip around the UK-Ireland. Should be interesting for many viewers. But are you ready to dodge the traffic and windmills ? I think that will be most challenging for you, looking forward to follow your progress, cheers From Sechelt, BC, Canada.

[@chrislaw7103]

Well done. Hi ho let's go 😊

[@wilkinsj123]

You guys should both sail down to the Channel Islands 🇬🇬, I live in guernsey with my family i own a Rival 32. I'd love to meet you both and chat about sailing. I plan to set off on a circumnavigation for my second time. My first time being fairly young with my mum and dad. I had actually crossed the Atlantic 3 times before I was 5 and completed a lap round the world by 8. 😅 Now I'm older (39) I'm planning to follow a similar track my dad took many years ago. Lots to get sorted first (like a bigger boat) but dreams only come true when you work towards them 😊 happy sailing around the UK ❤⛵️

[@gertboerman3666]

Great to see you back on the water. Tip: Sailingchannel Cadoha made a list/book on their favourite anchorages in the UK. Maybe you can have a look to get ideas.