ISOLATED in the Ocean | A REMOTE British Outpost | Sailing Florence Ep.139

[@fearhand12]

One thing that I love about remote islands is how many well maintained older cars there are. I have so many buddies who are constantly leasing new electric or hybrid cars rather than just buying and keeping for 25 years one Corolla

[@grahamcoffer1720]

Truly incredible ,quality of production 1st class.I’d no idea the terrain of the Falklands was so varied.Thank you.

[@MrFooboo1224]

You episodes just get better and better. I think you should go around the world one more time. Thanks for taking us on your journey. You guys are Rockstars.

[@SailingYachtFlorence]

Only one more time? ;-) The second lap is always being planned, we just don't know when!

[@martinseitz7660]

perfect music in support of the great story!

[@AfricanFlightStar]

Agreed, their videography skills are amazing. I wonder if they still do all their own editing, or do they have outside help? (Which would be totally understandable.) And if they do it all themselves, then when do they do it?? lol

[@dianeswift]

Absolutely lovely. I hope you’ll still sail the seas when you finally get back to England, because I’ll desperately miss you if you don’t!

[@paulas7847]

Your videos are a tonic I look forward to watching every couple of weeks. I was at St. Helena in 2014 and; the weather was just as wet as you have experienced. The highlight of our trip there was visiting the stately, Longwood House, Napoleon Bonaparte’s residence for 5 years until his death in 1821. You tell a great story. Safe passage to the UK.

[@markkinnard796]

Your ability to earn so much vertical after sailing a boat is inspiring.

[@markkinnard796]

@@andrewt8116 Hiking up a hill.

[@philipritson8821]

Wait a minute! That tortoise was alive before Queen Victoria came to the thrown? Wow! Interesting St Helena fact! Napoleon Bonaparte was imprisoned there.

[@mojoneko8303]

You two are amongst an elite group of " Stanley and Livingston" class world adventurer's. Very few accomplish what you have done. My wife and I have sailed the coast of Alaska for 20+ years for months at a time but that's nothing compared to what you have accomplished. Good luck on the next leg of your voyage. Fair winds and following seas. Sail On!

[@malgraham351]

As usual you guys smash it Great video Amy and Matt

[@AfricanFlightStar]

Another epic episode, amazing views and experiences, especially that dive with the devil ray, wow!! Thank you for sharing your journey with us, we so appreciate it. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@hurdurdur7rl696]

St Helena is still on my go-to list

[@Allan1669]

Wow. A spectacular video. Beautiful photography.

[@fredrikolsson.]

Absolutely fantastic episode. Stunning captures, the dive was spectacular. Attenborough class, even better…🙌👍

[@777rogerf]

Wonderful video production quality. Having such photogenic material helps, but it take a lot of skill and exceptional talent to capture it so well. Many thanks. All the top YT sailing couples are obviously skilled at creating sailing videos, but you have the eyes and and feeling and the wide range of shots required to convey the reality of a small yacht interacting with the wind, the waves.

[@52festival]

very interesting , St. Helena is a place that you don´t see every day . I like this friendly couple . To add a litle info , Napoleon spent a time there and died there as well .

[@pauleohl]

As usual, the videography is astounding.

[@richardstroud1697]

What a fabulous video brilliant shots.so glad you enjoyed St. Helena and Banana tree lodge.Thank you👍

[@WayneSmith-yf3fg]

This is how I felt the first time in the UK in 1969. I was starting a motorcycle tour of Europe and was told "You have 30 days to leave our shores!"

[@Paul-ow6of]

What a great adventure! Thanks for taking us along ❤

[@Matthew-ut6ed]

Woo Hoo! Beautiful. Matt and Amy, I've been waiting for this one, it seems like longer than two weeks. Wonderful shots of your hikes and you were so lucky with the manta on your dive. I've sat and watched 20 of them swirling over my head in the Maldives, it's so, so magical... Fair winds to Brazil!

[@nooneanybodyknows7912]

I fell asleep watching this last night. I'm rewatching. Thanks for taking my mind away to beautiful scenery.

[@theubiquitusgastronaut8273]

Utterly breathtaking. What a sensational place to pull in. The Devil Ray would have been mind blowing I am sure. Safe sailing.

[@michaelvanwinkle7919]

What a Wdonderful shot of the Ray

[@andrewgodfrey6913]

I miss this little island, but not the weather or mooring field... Great video!

[@iainhunneybell]

And that swim with the ray was a remarkable experience. I once had a similar experience with a Manta, as interested in me as I was in it, but then others joined and one went to touch it … and it was gone. Other occasions with dolphins coming to introduce their young to these awkward bubbling creatures attempting to swim under the surf as they guided past. Wonderful

[@di3352]

When I saw you both standing on the side of the rocky mountain, my legs went to jelly, but what an adventure you are having! Exciting times. :)

[@MikeBanks2003]

I rigged a hammock on eye bolts between bulkheads--only used it when in a seaway or rolly anchorage. HUGE improvement to sleep--and CHEAP. Those old sailing ship systems had some stowable advantages.

[@MycSailor]

That’s was a cool view with the camera behind the boat. Amy’s hair always looks so nice in every episode.

[@stevemellor7989]

Absolutely wonderful footage above and below water!

[@carolgale2590]

Fascinating

[@jamescoyle5913]

Another fabulous video. I look forward to seeing videos every 2 weeks

[@nooneanybodyknows1321]

With yet another cinematic adventure under your belt: it's time to cast some shade. The Annapolis Sailboat Show hosted a YCA awards ceremony. Winners pale in comparison to yours. IMHO, YCA is more of a popularity contest. The more T&A shows, the more views. The who's shagging who, for some. If ever there were a more deserving channel, it would be yours. Thank you for the hard work and effort you deliver. You're reaping your rewards by living life to the fullest. 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆A mantle full of awards. 👏

[@garyevans5905]

You make wonderful videos. Thank you. Its such a disappointment when your video comes to an end , it really is worth every minute.

[@tomcraddock244]

If you stop sail when you get home I for one am really going to miss you both and your wonderful sailing and videos.hoping you buy a larger boat and continue sailing at some point . love to you both❤️ Fair winds ⛵️

[@thatsailingpage]

Very interesting to hear about the money situation. Believe it or not, it's similar on the Isle of Man. You can pay in GB sterling but get any notes back in Manx Sterling - and can't use it anywhere else :)

[@ianelwell8000]

Awesome episode guys, thank you!

[@christip20]

This was one of the most interesting videos I’ve seen in a long time, it was better than any documentary I’ve seen on the island. So many informative facts and idiosyncrasies that aren’t common knowledge & make it somewhere anyone would want to visit or put on their bucket list. Thanks!❤

[@MikeBanks2003]

Stones are to keep eggs dry. Stone Curlews use them too--nesting in my gravel garden. I live in Wet Tropics--nest drainage essential to good avian parentage.

[@SailingYachtFlorence]

Thanks Mike :-)

[@bobbebbington5356]

Thanks for a wonderful look at St Helena.The locals are doing a great job of revegating the landscape the last that I heard. Bureaucracy in English speaking country's all seem to be on a power trip,even here in Australia. I suppose if all countries were the same there would be no need to go exploring. Stay safe on your trip to Brazil.

[@sailingadventureswithgrandad]

Magnificent !! 🎉

[@jasonargonaut9112]

The best St. Helena video from all sailing channels I’ve seen till now!

[@flipfilfip]

Solid intro, can already see the quality of this channel and it's exactly what I'd like to watch! Subbed

[@bomax1066]

Great video, you guys are so fit, to do those hikes after being at sea for 2 weeks, makes me tired watching you guys hiking. Looking forward to the next episode 😀

[@errolG68]

Thanks so very much for This most amazing video your trips and hikes around the island was beautiful Best Wishes

[@olllllo2749]

As always……. Outstanding!

[@TheBoatmad]

Thanks for sharing that video, really enjoyed it, great work. A real tonic after spending the day in the cockpit locker changing the calorifier. Hope you have had a safe crossing.

[@sailinglatis]

Beautiful! Thank you so much.

[@nathanmogren4496]

One of my favorite videos you’re shared! Thanks you, and fair seas.

[@tgchism]

Wow! St Helena looks like an amazing place! Wonderful video!

[@rev8605]

Brilliant!

[@DobDog151]

Brilliant episode. Thx for that. I so want to visit St Helena someday.

[@MrRugbylane]

What a great episode. The local accent is probably what South Coast english people sounded like 300 years ago

[@rogerstone3068]

- and possibly wider afield. If you look at why 'dart' and 'part' are spelled with a letter 'r' - pronounce it like that, and suddenly we are all west-country.

[@ksc743]

Yes, the Harbour Master's accent at the beginning of the vid I couldn't place. In the beginning he sounded American, but by the end he sounded British!

[@JohnTaylor-bf6ll]

I think I've finally caught you up. And you're on the way to Brasil (where I used to live). I haven't been to the islands but of-course we had to learn about them at language school. I know people who HAVE been there - you'll be back in warm waters (as I'm sure you're aware). Boa viagem.

[@scottludlum]

Best sailing channel around!

[@juanvalle219]

That tortoise saw Napoleon. Holly Molly. If she/he could say something!!!!

[@anitatroyer2535]

Wow! What a beautiful island!

[@johnlees1176]

Blown away by your vid’ again; what am I gonna do for inspiration when your journey ends!? Answer. You’re gonna have to go again. I assert this while being stuck in Largs, held back by the chaos of the conveyor belt of lows ripping up the west coast of Scotland. Can I come with you next time 😂

[@klausfroehlich741]

great doku,thanks, your videos a brilliant.

[@onghuttau]

Lovely - so well done! (Best regards from Ron - Spirit)

[@SailingYachtFlorence]

Thanks Ron, Long time no see, we hope all is well with you.

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Congratulations guys on your circumnavigation! We will be doing the Cape Town to USA leg in May next year so it’s nice to see what’s in store. We have been quietly watching you for years and your resilience and calm problem solving is a great example for everyone! John and Eli

[@factanonverba6169]

Wonderful and beautiful, thank you for sharing.

[@brianpetersen3429]

Excellent episode!

[@tinag7971]

Matt and Amy you are incredible sailors! Your videos are so interesting! 😃🌊🪢😊

[@ian-c.01]

"Manta Rays" enjoy the feeling of divers bubbles on their skin, they like to swoop through your bubble stream and will do backflips to feel the bubbles on their backs if you let out a long stream for them.

[@edgarchegwin961]

Hi Matt and Amy, its good to see you again, I didnt even know St Helena exist, to be quite honest with you. As beautiful as the tiny island is I myself would be a bit scared of living Off Grid on this remote location. beautiful under water scene from the lovely manta ray fluttering through the water, I love those sea creatures. I ve heard of a very old tortoise living on the island of Mauritus, prettty much the same age as the tortoise you found on St Helena. But dont get me wrong I still think Jonathan is the oldest living being on earth. As always stunning views from the exotic island of St Helena. I wish you the best for the balance of your trip on your way back to England, bear hugs to you guys, hope to see you soon, rgs

[@robinhodgkinson]

A volcano in the middle of an ocean. A small island in a temperate zone of an ocean, typically it rains often. What ever blows over the ocean just continues on through and there is no tempering of that due to a continental land mass. No doubt it is very green, at least where there’s soil and not scoria, in your case. I live in Auckland, New Zealand. It’s very green here as well. It rains often in winter and spring, most days in fact, at least at some point in the day. This is the home of “four seasons in one day” as is St Helena I expect.

[@alexandersunter4899]

Matt & Amy. Just love to watch anything you both both do. Two more weeks. UUUUUUUH.

[@vernholmes7940]

Great episode.

[@hughburgess4168]

The quality of your presentations and stories continue to astound me….including the marine life and cultures. If ever a couple bring value to living a life…it is you two. Simply wonderful! ⛵️ The music for the under water filming was exquisite and that “ray” was something else. I can’t get my mind around how much hiking you did, especially as you spend so much time at sea.

[@SailingYachtFlorence]

Thanks Hugh, glad you enjoyed it.

[@jmdibonaventuro]

An amazingly interesting episode for an amazingly interesting island! Can’t wait for the next one, and great work as always. Fair winds and Godspeed, -J

[@paullindell6596]

What an amazing video! Thank you so much for sharing. Love you guys so much.

[@MrMichaelcurran]

It must feel very strange to land in England only to find your not home, yet! All the best to both of you.

[@craigg7862]

You guys do an amazing job making the videos.

[@Milk-xo5ne]

Glad you guys are doing good and safe ...good luck all the way ...😎

[@stevechampion7938]

That was great timing for the clouds to lift on Diana’s peak! Looked stunning! Great camera work guys!

[@superhenny2621]

Thank you very much for the epic scenes from this isolated island. Do you know if there is a museum or some information about the time Napoleon was living there?

[@andrewjohnson9896]

I so look forward to seeing these videos .

[@sailingsomeday5975]

Lovely Diving there - new spot added to the bucket list

[@SailingYachtFlorence]

We would definitely go back for the diving, there are a lot of dive sites to keep you entertained.

[@sailingsomeday5975]

@@SailingYachtFlorence - well the winds wont let you go backwards....So....Round you go again 🤣

[@robertmagrini]

Hey, Folks. As a Brazilian, I was waiting for this moment. Watch you guys coming to Brazil! Even thou Fernando de Noronha is a "piece of candy", I was hoping to see you guys either on Angra dos Reis or Paraty, in Rio de Janeiro. Hope you have enough time to be there. Thanks for showing Santa Helena. Safe sail and my best regards.

[@moesailing6008]

Another Brilliant Vid! Can't imagine living a more brilliant life. Fair Winds, Following Seas! ⛵

[@janetlloyd6307]

Thank you for another wonderful episode. We arrived in St Helena 21 years ago after an 18 day sail from Simonstown and remember it fondly. It was February and much sunnier and hotter. I don’t know if those hikes were in existence then. I just remember fields of flax. We did walk up Jacob’s ladder though! Is it still there? There were no rental cars but a local driver took us to see the tortoise and some scenic spots. We all had good times at the restaurant, Ann’s place but don’t know if it is still there. There were no mooring buoys then and we all anchored and caught the ferry ashore too. We had to pay a hefty daily fee for medical insurance and only stayed eight days before heading to Brazil. All the best for your trip there!

[@SailingYachtFlorence]

The Ladder and Ann's place are still there (just under different management). Everything was just a bit quiet.

[@johanvanmiert2069]

Beautiful episode!!! My compliments!!!!

[@rainyday4972]

Very beautiful. Enjoy each of your amazing video's. Happy sailing ahead.

[@robertnixon3816]

What a truely unique place! Beautiful scenery and lots of steps! Those last images taken underwater were a complete suprise! Tons of life it seems. Again a beautiful video!

[@ferry6497]

You guys should consider making a movie; by far the best sailing channel and travel guide! 👍👌👌

[@shanghaidiscovery2664]

Great video and this is one of the places I would like to visit one day....

[@Grahamcracker6366]

I think the design of your silver bracelet. ❤ Jonathan is adorable!

[@АлександрМинаков-ч9г]

Вы потерялись! Окончательно. Это лучшее что с вами могло произойти.

[@johnmcanulty7341]

Thanks for the great views: With the all the hiking, I thought for sure you would be climbing Jacob's Ladder. Although maybe it is still undergoing repairs?

[@tomst9417]

Such stark contrasts in the landscape for such a small island! St. Helena is one of the most remote populated places in the world, a beautiful little paradise in the South Atlantic. It was "interesting" that you received a rather cold reception there from the immigration authorities even though you are UK citizens. The post box hikes must have been fun if a bit challenging with all the steep trails you had to navigate. Looking forward to your visit to Brazil.

[@iainhunneybell]

Wow that’s an amazing closing section with the roll and slew of the boat caused by the gust and the poled out genoa 😮

[@jeffpargetter9038]

Fascinating episode, you missed the most truly famous resident/prisoner to ever grace the Island. It would have been interesting to see where he spent his final years, after reeking havoc across Europe most of his adult life. 😊

[@earthangel8730]

Another wonderful and very interesting adventure. Bravo!

[@coug96fan]

Your journey is amazing to follow. I love it that you two seem to head for the tallest peak when you hit land. From Sea to Mountain top with culture of the land between.

[@georgehockaday7584]

Wow, ya'lls diving skills have come a long ways in a year.

[@treeman2685]

That’s such a cool looking place. Have fun 🤙🤙✌️

[@meh4743]

Great videography. I look forward to your next KZbin video. Thank you. God Bless and protect you on your journey.

[@ranger2316]

What a show! I had to stop watching when you were on a couple of those ridge trails. Thank you for this.

[@staceyswain9303]

Absolutely amazing!!! Thank You so so much !!!!!