Have we FINISHED SAILING Around the World? | Sailing Florence Ep.137

[@And-c7n]

Circumnavigated your dreams - the world was just a bonus.

[@thatflightsimguy]

Yes! Florence episode. So happy, its Friday I just opened a bottle of wine, kids are in bed... can my weekend get any better?! You guys have worked so hard over the past 6 years. Thank you for allowing us to come with you on this journey. I'm going to book the day off work to come down to the south coast to shake your hands in person once you get back to the UK! The BEST sailing channel on KZbin. Matt. Amy. You guys deserve every success in life. Keep going!

[@Thomas-eu6fj]

Matt and Amy...two of the most likeable people on KZbin 😍

[@ahoward3819]

I really don’t understand how you haven’t gotten more viewers during the last 5 years. I do so enjoy your travels and seeing foreign destinations that I would never otherwise see. I sincerely hope finishing your first circumnavigation does not mean the end of your channel. Not having you to watch would be very much like losing dear old friends I have come to love. Always wishing you fair winds and full sails, and happy times. Cheers.

[@banjonichols3063]

Thank you for taking all of us with you....really have enjoyed our journey.

[@moesailing6008]

There is literally no amount of money that could compare with what you have experienced over these 6 years. PRICELESS. ⛵

[@emlynjay8633]

How you've nurtured Florence on your 6-year Adventure; still looking pristine . Formidable Team; formidable achievement. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. It has been an education and a pleasure. And congratulations on retaining such a positive view of Human Nature.

[@PhilLemoine]

Cheers to 6 years and crossing all the longitudes! You're awesome 👍

[@hughburgess4168]

Priceless experiences and coverage. Inspiring others to follow. Living life to the full. Gaining new perspectives. No moments wasted. Challenges faced. Coping with sleep deprivation. Amazing cultures. Humbling to watch and quite, quite brilliant. Total win win win.

[@thomasdouglas1021]

Of all the episodes on all the sailing channels, this one was the most profound in putting the day to day cruising life, and the opportunity that exists for those brave enough to slip the lines, into perspective for me. Congratulations on an achievement of a lifetime!

[@bdphourde]

Did I ever mention how much I like your "tag-team" narrations! Your diction is so easy to understand, which is so indicative of the British. You have a great eye for converting the scenery into a scene for us! We follow you because we, too, want to see the world from the deck of a sailboat, and the views are leaving us in awe! And I agree that while the physical world can be beautiful to behold, it is usually the people we encounter along the way that will make or break it for us on the voyage.

[@dc14522]

I follow a bunch of sailors on KZbin, and you guys make the best videos...hands down! Thank you!

[@earlashton1342]

I cant believe I've followed you for six years. What will happen when it is over. There will definately been a void for if it should suddenly end. But congratulations that is big.

[@DAVIDKEYTON]

This was one of those videos you rush home to watch on the big tv…

[@dennisrobinson4588]

I can’t believe its been 6 years!! Time does fly! I believe that your thought about slowing down and not pushing the boat ourselves does indeed cut down on damage and wear and tear on equipment and yourselves! I think I learned that 50 years ago when I sailed out of sight of land the first time. I was never one to race, the journey is always more interesting and important!! Thanks for the insight happy travels and good winds!

[@tomst9417]

Congratulations on completing your global circumnavigation! You have accumulated several lifetimes experiences on your 6+ year voyages, seeing so many parts of the world most of us will never see in person. Thanks to your phenomenal videography and narrative skills your viewers have been able to accompany you from our comfortable chairs, seeing all the fantastic places and people you have encountered. In a world gone mad this channel has been for me a touchstone for humanity, as the interactions you have had across so may different cultures have been overwhelming positive. Thanks for sharing your adventures and best wishes for continued success !

[@ranger2316]

Congratulations! What an exciting adventure you two have had! Your videography is superb. Thank you so much for bringing us along. You're a couple of exceptional people.

[@ToastandJam52]

Hard to believe that I have been watching your journey for six years!!!!

[@imscanon]

Congratulations on the circumnavigation!! What a huge achievement!

[@atir4u]

I really liked how you two were reminiscing your voyage and asking each other what your favourite, your least favourite, what scared you. Both of you are a beautiful couple. Thank you

[@Sailing_Antrice]

Gosh is it really six years since we met in Port Solent. I think remember Florence being on the hard and chatting briefly to you both. Your video's have been astonishingly good and you have grown as sailors and people in most extraordinary ways its been a privilege to follow your journey. Thank you.

[@stuartsutherland7664]

I'm so jealous of you both! You're doing what many of us only dream of.

[@iainhunneybell]

What an amazing set of memories. A quite wonderful episode as you go back over so much, and so much I can also remember by following your journey. I have to agree with Amy over lightening. Spectacular to watch, but there you are with a 60’ lightening conductor poked up into the sky and a strike could blow out you skin fittings in an instant, and even nearby activity could fry the electrics. I also have to COMPLETELY agree with Amy about the wonderfulness of ocean passages and all the dross of life falling away and life becoming focussed on real things like wind, waves, weather, fresh water, fuel if you’re running a genset or water-making (not one of your issues!), chaffe, when to make the next gybe etc. No more nonsense HR ‘critical’ review sessions or whatever. Yep, she completely describes my feelings

[@stevemellor7989]

I also lift my rum glass to the two of you for taking us along on your exciting adventures. I love the recap as it reminds me of your past episodes. You two always put a smile on my face. This has to be made into a movie!

[@geoffpalmer6424]

I've enjoyed your journey so much I am going to binge watch it from the beginning.

[@nickbrown6457]

I've been following from the start, and I'm going to do the same!

[@gunghoadventures871]

Awesome stuff. Excellent narration , videography ,presentation . Have followed you since the beginning and it just gets better and better . Well done.

[@kkeller4789]

Fun, goodbye 👋

[@JohnieBray]

Thank you for sharing, it was a real pleasure to be invited along on your voyage.

[@Adogsmate4267]

I did really enjoy your interactions with the children you have come across. One day, you both will make great parents and your children will be very lucky to be guided though their lives by you two people.. Florence is looking beautiful at sea as always.

[@michakj4994]

A couple of sailors are sailing on their last leg to Britain. Two last days are terrible since German Presidentin announces that Treaties will not be binding between member states of EU. At the same time two Britts are alone at the Atlantic in their tiny home beautiful yacht Florence. Your voyage is a blow of hope. Thank you for your courage at sea. SLAVA UKRAINE! SAFE JOURNEY FOR MAT AND AMY!

[@exodusmovingllc]

Bravo!!! Love your question. and answer narration of your journey, fair winds

[@hellotoyou4755]

Congratulations 🎉 I couldn’t think of two more deserving sailors for a circumnavigation. I feel blessed for being able to follow your your journey.

[@graplingurty]

Florence I'm feeling like I am on the closing chapters of wonderful book I don't want to end.

[@bcdoak2525]

You guys are beautiful people in every sense.

[@keithh8661]

Thanks for taking me around the world, Congrats on your accomplishments!!!! I had injury,the hole time you're been on your boat,I've been in my room! So thanks for sharing,your adventures,just so amazing all you have done!!!!

[@michaelvanwinkle7919]

Congratulations and Thank You Two for allowing me to come along on your voyage thus far. Hope you stay clear of all the hurricane activity as you make your way across the Atlantic this fall.

[@marcus14141]

Well done guys, you're such a great example to peace around the world xxxx

[@jamesgraham6122]

I've sailed over a goodish part of this planet.. To my mind, your most accomplished success was finding the right lady to accompany you on your travels.. hang on to her.. she's a rare find..

[@CY.NIC123]

My admiration is unlimited.

[@DobDog151]

No matter how you define a circumnavigation, crossing all lines of longitude is an epic achievement! Well done! 👏 👏

[@kirkrobbins9090]

Thank you for taking me along. You opened my eyes to you tube sailing and a life I've dreamed of. You've enriched my lives. Due to our relative ages (I'll be 71 on October 9th), I've regularly been overwhelmed by your courage, skills, love of life and dedication go each other, oh the sailing was great too! You took me through covid, showing a tenacity I envy. It's not to strong to say I've loved being a little part of your journey and lives. May GOD continue to bless you, always.

[@boon197999]

Wow, I remember watching most of those episodes. Not all… but I hadn’t realized how long I’ve been watching y’all’s channel. Of all the sailing channels that I watched back then, you are the only one I still like. I have only a few now but I’m most excited about Florence. Not going to enjoy when y’all hang it up..

[@daveb6963]

Congratulations circumnavigaters. Fantastic episode.

[@Robert-cg2bj]

OK, here's a plan for you two to consider: Refit in Blighty as needed, see family and friends, etc, THEN set out around the world in the opposite direction, skip the places you didn't like, stay over in the good places, etc. We need at least a couple more years of videos 'cause you two are great!!

[@Anmeteor9663]

Wow, you guys are in for a shock returning to a totally different UK to the one you left. I really hope it still lives up to your memories and expectations. Great voyage, well sailed.

[@alexandersunter4899]

Well! What an achievement. Love everything about you both. Please, please don’t stop.

[@robmccarthy5157]

Congratulations to the crew of Florence!! Well Done!!

[@HarborsUnknown]

Congratulations guys! What an awesome milestone!! I rally enjoyed going down memory lane with you. 😊

[@woodman1133]

Your film making is great! Your attitudes are so positive. The information you impart to us is invaluable. Thank you so much for the journey!

[@mattandtamsin]

What great memories you shared here…. Will now have to go back and re watch all your videos 🎉😂

[@MrMichaelcurran]

Your getting closer, 1 NM @ a time. ENJOY!

[@mmorlan1481]

We spend much of our lives putting up barriers for what we think keeps us safe but in reality keeps us isolated in a crowd. Ive traveled a little and have always noticed the happiest communities are those who have no barriers around their homes or hearts. Your wonderful vids echo's my experience and is such an important lesson to teach. The world is a better place than we are conditioned to believe. Thank you so much once again

[@bubbleobill267]

Ha!. Mourilyan harbor is just around the corner for me. Nice work people.

[@malgraham351]

Ok I should add to this Both of you m make it real one of the best youtube sailing channels there is Sure it'd going to end but no its not Thank you Amy and Matt

[@clarencebirdashaw8117]

Congratulation. You are two very special people. Greetings from Nevada USA.

[@theubiquitusgastronaut8273]

Kia-Ora Matt and Amy..watching this episode and thinking about your own recaps I am simply in ore of your adventures to date. The learning you have both gained and shared have been immeasurable. You are inspirational.

[@williambrennan8197]

What a wonderful episode. The cinematography is extrodinary, and you blend the music so well. Really enjoyed the reminiscing about your bests and worsts, your likes and dislikes - congradulations on crossing the prime meridian.

[@mstp69ify]

Well done. You can be proud to take on the world as you did

[@waynedahl6904]

I found your channel a few years ago, I think you were already in the Pacific. Total congratulations for your achievement. Partially for going around the world but but mostly for achieving your dream. I admire you both. Thanks you for bringing me along.

[@tvonzweck]

Congratulations! You two are the real deal~

[@jonathangriggs9123]

I recall the KZbin algorithm suggesting your site 6 years ago I promptly watched and then became a Patreon member for your channel. Other have written what is in my mind far more eloquently.

[@tbonemc2118]

I've no idea how you'll slot back into everyday life on land again back in England. It's even difficult imagining you doing that.

[@colinjacob1702]

I really like your videos, no whistles bells or drums, just as it is. What a joy you two are,keep up the great work please.

[@richardayres2949]

Another I plane is when you cross your outbound track! Talking of memories the image I always recall is the vividness of the colour green of land, it’s not a colour you see at sea! And of course there is the smell of land! For me, Galápagos Islands, sailing in to table bay, sailing into anew York under the narrows bridge and many many more! Enjoy.

[@wolfgangbohme1836]

Amazing video, thank you! Completely agree that the world is populated by 95 % nice people and a little bunch of hopless buggers .

[@brianwatson8312]

what can i say... you guys are now real sailors well done agree with Amy its all about the people

[@casualobserver3702]

You have a great knack at telling the story, and very intense optics. Great enjoyable moments that you share. Thanks.

[@timlucas4014]

That has to be the best inspiring sailing vidieo I have ever watched, Well done Guys .. Just a pleasure to sit down with a red ,,,,, Dream and tell myself what am i doing with my life Cheers Tim

[@billygrahamyachtsinc753]

Both of you should be extremely proud of your passage. I have a 50 ft schooner and I could not imagine making your journey in 37 ft LOA. The volume difference is approximately 5X, not 13 ft of LOA. Lynn and Larry Pardey, did it many times 1st in 24 ft, then 28 I believe, and engineless, on a gaffer, with only a GPS in those days.

[@walterbal7391]

We love your adventures. A perfect mixt of traveling and sailing, which you obviously enjoy. My wife and I also come from a racing background with limited cruising experience. We just bought our cruising boat, a little similar to yours and will be casting the line next year to follow your tracks / wakes. You have been an inspiration to us, thank you for showing us the way!

[@chrisyarnold6205]

The only channel that I have followed the complete circumnavigation, as in Covid times a lot have altered plans, and some even sailed back across oceans beating to weather all the way. Never doubted that you would make it. Has been a real pleasure to watch. Thankyou, but more miles yet to cross your tracks, and close the loop!

[@wynnroberts5388]

You guys are a credit to yourselves and to British derring do. Fair winds

[@peterhierzi7624]

Great scenery and cloud formation

[@chrismalkin4070]

So, so good! I have followed you from the start. Your story and the way you tell and share it makes for compelling viewing. You are streets ahead of all other sailing channels. Thank you!

[@jasonhoward6622]

good idea to include the commentary of the overarching feelings you have had! maybe do that on some regular intervals? stellar idea. life is really all about the stories we exp and imagine and can tale. Thank you Matt and Amy! I live, for now, landlocked in Texas. I am exp the world vicariously thru your efforts....

[@LouisMaxBlank]

14:39 massive geoengineered skies😵‍💫

[@BillChild2njoy]

That crossing the Prime Meridian is SOOO. COOOOL.. you did the feat so few ever do... Loved both your rembrances good best than scary but it's all in life's ride... Someone told group the other day, totally unrelated, "It's all a matter of level of risk one wants to take on" ... Funny you two talk about 30 days in a rolly sea and I went on an 85" (over all) schooner Appledore $60... on the Penobscot Bay for a two hour cruise out of Camden Maine... A TWO HOUR CRUISE ( similar emphasis as the Gilligan's Islands TV theme song 3 hour cruise (what a silly show)).. Oh $20 extra for an open bar... I don't partake so I gave it in the crew tip bag debarking at the end .. It was an all female crew that day.. Captain Cindy and two able bodied crew (not all buff looking but strong) and the two were barmaids as well.. I sat right across from the 6' long booze deck box full to bursting ..of course .. lol.. I had Gatorade... Still hoping I can sail the Atlantic in the next few years on a 200' old classic sailing ship before the cancer gets bad.. If you hear of an ship in repositioning or usual passage schedule I'd love to know..Thanks ... at 70 I am today driving to Pemaquid Point to see husicane Fionas waves on rocks 4 to 7 feet which is pretty big for my experience here. Thanks for listening. "Life is an Adventure to be Lived" ❤🌍

[@emerlyheslee112]

Well done legends 👏👏👏👏👏👍

[@tgchism]

A big congratulations and well done! Such an accomplishment! Thank you so much for bringing us all along and sharing your travels and adventures! Looking forward to seeing what's ahead as you make your way to the America's one again and eventually back to England! I've watched now since you were in the Pacific crossing and enjoyed watching every video. You two are truly a special couple that have made truly genuine videos of your travels for everyone to enjoy! Not commercial or reality show type videos but real people doing something that most could only dream of! For that I give a big thank you again for sharing!

[@WM_Partners]

Congratulations on the milestone!!!!! Loved the reminiscing! ❤️ Always nice to step back and realize your blessings and growth as people, as sailors, and as a couple. Well done! Cheers!🥂Safe voyage!

[@annafraley5388]

EXCELLENT, never thought about crossing the SAME Longitude line you left on, but thousands of miles south of it.✅

[@garrickmartin7707]

That was a good one guys. A bit of reflection. What a trip! And to see that the surface of the planet can be (mostly ) benign, if a bit rolly at times. The modern aids to navigation make all the difference do they not? When you think about Magellan doing basically the same thing. But not knowing where he was for months on end, crew dying before his eyes, only faith supporting him. We've come a long way. Happy sailing guys. Keep a'hold.

[@stuartwatson6722]

Completely behind the drag curb and only watching this now as I was out of wifi coverage. What a great episode and loved your thoughts on the whole passage around the world. I used do this as a long haul airline pilot from above and TBH, going slow in a yacht is the most rewarding way to go. Congratulations to you both! That is one experience you will never forget and well deserved. Loved your journey and once again well done!!!!

[@richardayres2949]

Getting home and meeting friends and relatives again feels a much bigger achievement, but crossing the line is definitely worth an evening sundowner! Well done!

[@chinoodin4735]

Lovely ❤…listening to morning conversation surrounded by south Atlantic seas; reminiscing from some of the high points of this great adventure. Cheers 🥂

[@rlarsen1953]

What a beautiful reflection on your 6 year passage. I really appreciate hearing your thoughts....and, as usual, the beautiful video coverage of your boat and surrounding sea, etc. Thank you.

[@dennisalbuera6973]

congrats florence, capt. matt & amy fair winds.

[@thebarnaclebill]

do you know, I thought Amy was the captain

[@TheAncientMarinersBlog]

what a totally superb video thankyou

[@robertwilliams8974]

Congratulations on your circumnavigation.

[@shabbydoris]

Well done, you two inspirational adventurers from UK - good job! Please don't stop showing this old bullet how it is done ;-)

[@robertnixon3816]

What an amazing achievement! I for one cannot thank you enough for taking us along! You make every aspect if cruising an excellent experience. Again, a really good video in every way!

[@dreifear]

wonderful episode

[@craigg7862]

You guys are just an awesome couple. Thanks for taking us along.

[@WidleyWesident]

Congrats on your circumnavigation. Keep sailing and having more life affirming experiences with the people of the world. As I found out after returning home to the U.K. after years away, things here have changed and not really improved. Loving your videos: best wishes from us here in Portsmouth. 😀👍❤️

[@sailing-windbreker]

You are really real... !! We agree and again a nice episode..!!! Save travels ❤️ you .

[@gidge34]

Thank y’all, congratulations 🎉

[@Wapa1945]

Congrats on keeping it all together all the way around. Well done.

[@brendahennessey1415]

This was a fantastic summary of your circumnavigation.

[@billhanna8838]

Mallacca strait - Pain in the but , Well done , A little bigger boat with good sailing gear 42 to 46 Makes life on board so mush better & your daily runs that little bit better .

[@raygrant1074]

Congratulations and Thank you.

[@wombatone5577]

Congratulations on your circumnavigation. Thank’s for the time and effort you put in to make these videos. brilliant! Thank you both so much. Cheers!