An UNEXPECTED STOP in Africa | Sailing Florence across the Indian Ocean Ep. 119

[@larryjepeal4409]

Wow what a day, morning coffee with UMA, lunch with RAN, and ice cream with FLORENCE. I just don't think it could get any better.

[@sailinggreenpearl2571]

Ha ha, seem like we all follow a lot of the same channels, check out free range sailing if you havent already

[@robnaylor3717]

I got Zatara as well,

[@garyb9473]

Uma and Florence are the best. Everything else is second or third tier.

[@earthangel8730]

@@garyb9473 agree! No babies. No kids. No dogs. Just sailing and adventures.

[@donanderson2264]

The fact that you guys are always laughing and smiling is very telling.

[@evslone]

Thank you yet again for introducing me to a part of this amazing world I never would have known otherwise. Especially appreciate the honest portrayal of good/bad sides of what on the surface appears to be paradise. Such an enriching adventure makes all of us now relegated to virtual travel very envious.

[@ThePottski]

Best sailing channel on KZbin. Love the videos

[@guenther1]

Proper travel documentaries... and sailing... doesn't get much better. Thank you guys, stay safe.

[@ToddMoore1]

"its like 2 countries in one... France and Africa. " Africa is a Continent. Love your Channel

[@christopherlloyd4908]

smart arse

[@billhanna8838]

Memories is what life is all about & Yous will have plenty .

[@markrick2195]

You two salty kids! I love how you use oars rather than an engine and your minimalist style. World ambassadors. Stay safe always.

[@grantevans6597]

Matt and Amy, you truly are head and shoulders above all the other sailing channels. Thank you for being true blue sailors, actually sailing around the world and taking me along. I have watched all your episodes from the beginning and am now very excited because you are about to visit my country, South Africa. I live in Johannesburg but have been travelling into the African bush for twenty years in my 4x4. I am excited to see footage about South Africa and to hear your thoughts about a country that has been through an enormous amount of corruption (in excess of R1 trillion) mainly by the ANC government in the past decade, but still somehow manages to retain a charm and allure that keeps my wife and I here. There is a huge diaspora out of the country by middle class professionals - around 90,000 people a year - and that includes my two children. For all that, it is a beautiful country with many amazing people. I hope you enjoy a wonderful time here with us.

[@SailingYachtFlorence]

Thanks Grant :-) We are actually a few months ahead of the videos and already in South Africa. Everybody has been very kind to us and we are having a great time.

[@MrFooboo1224]

You guys do one of the best jobs at explaining a culture. I love your channel ❤️. Be safe and enjoy life. Can't wait for the next episode.

[@andrewturnbull1027]

Couldn't stop smiling when you filmed the lemurs on your shoulders ' wonderful thank you.

[@vincentleger1370]

Hi Amy and Matt. This video brings back fond memories, as I sailed for 15 years in Mayotte and Madagascar. The trimaran I built to explore the desert lagoons of Madagascar is called “Trimaki”, from “Trimaran and Maki”!

[@Robert-cg2bj]

Of all the sailing channels I visit on KZbin Sailing Florence is the most literate, informative, and reasoned. Thanks for sharing your adventure and your lives with us!

[@JosephMullin]

I love watching your videos. They are better than another couple I follow

[@michaelvanwinkle7919]

I loved seeing the clear water and underwater world of Mayotte. The Lemurs were so friendly, when food was around. Safe Passage to South Africa!

[@SailingSteelSapphire]

What a treat Mayotte turned out to be. This video made us realise how many fabulous places we blithely sail on by obliviously. Thanks for capturing it and sharing it so well.

[@SailingYachtFlorence]

Ha ha did you watch this with the Sonrisas? comments 1 minute apart?!? Unfortunately it is impossible to visit everywhere in one season, but you can places to the list for the 2nd lap ;-) (Tanzania is one of those places for us)

[@SailingSteelSapphire]

@@SailingYachtFlorence Haha, no, we watched it eating a breakfast sausage sarnie with HP sauce in bed dealing with our hangovers (A Florence video and comfort food...bliss!) And last time I checked, there were definitely no Sonrisa's under the covers 🤣 Just coincidental timing!

[@GI-AUS]

You guys are the best! Safe passage!

[@AtoZDesign]

So glad you found your friendly Lemur.

[@Mar-vu9nx]

Always Very nice videos, relexed, good edited. Not repetition of takes, or unecessery extending duration

[@edgarchegwin961]

You guys are truly modern explorers, kind of 21 century conquerors. thats something noy very common to find these days, specially in young couples like you are. I know you ll make back to England. What a beautiful place Mayotte is, thanks for your video, you guys enjoy yourselves, wish you the best, blessings, Rgs

[@paulcockayne5155]

Hi Amy and Matt. We have really enjoyed your videos. We only discovered your Channel a couple of weeks ago and have now binged watched them all since then. You have introduced us to a whole new world of genes, spinnaker, jibs etc and created lots of discussion in the house. The drone footage is excellent. We look forward to your next video. Stay safe and good luck with the passage to South Africa.

[@hedgiecc]

The lemurs are soo cute! I love how much they are crazy for banana 😊

[@alexandersunter4899]

Enjoyed the African style music at the beginning of the shoot. Keep em coming.

[@Sailor_Greg]

4:50 Ohhh, missed a golden opportunity to have Amy walk by first! Great episode as always! Best sailing channel on KZbin!

[@catchcryhamm275]

Its the unexpected destinations and anchorages that make cruising by your own yacht special.

[@alofns]

What a great video. I never knew this place existed. Thanks for taking us there. Happy you checked some boxes. Stay safe.

[@coug96fan]

My favorite travel channel. You two are showing places in the world most of us never knew about. And you bring a great sense of adventure which make your video's such a joy to watch.

[@tgchism]

Once again learning about new to me places in the world through your travels!! Safe passage now on to South Africa!

[@stevemellor7989]

Once again, another Happy place to visit!! You two do such a wonderful job with the video editing and the educational tutorial of where you are. Just love it! Travel safe.

[@sailingdrifter4797]

Excellent and Entertaining - fair winds and following seas

[@janisripple754]

Enjoyed watching this episode 2 x this time with our visiting 18 yr old grandson Andy! He loves seeing your video adventures, due to COVID isolation and my husband kidney Transplant 2 yrs ago we Need To See The World vicariously-🤩😬🙋‍♀️😎Lemurs where delightful Andy loves wild animals the turtles of the planet colorful fish 🐠 corals ! Thanks 🙏🏻 for your Generosity sharing your adventures with families isolated like ours 😍👋🙋‍♀️🤩

[@SVBlownAway]

Another amazing video guys! We love watching your adventures!

[@sonjanoeth8497]

Hope your journey is safe. Glad you are coming to visit!

[@dutchglobetrotter4513]

Thank you for putting an other bucket list destination on my, to sail to places in the world.

[@dennisrobinson4588]

Another fantastic video to watch. My list of places to visit when I set out is getting longer. Praying you have favorable winds on your way to Africa. God bless and good fortune.

[@jasondean8083]

The comments say and at the same time explain all. It's too late to comment,yet it still applies. So well done and absolutely will watch every video you post,may you continue to live your dream...

[@michaelnyingi1898]

Been able to follow up on all these episodes and I must admit, crossing the oceans is not for faint hearted, it requires passion and determination, I have really enjoyed and I have virtually toured with you Matt n Amy.....waiting for the other episodes . This is lovely.....all the best

[@harbojohn]

Fantastic as usual! Looking forward to your next video. Take care!

[@johnlees1176]

I have a complaint - not enough vids. Your stuff is amazing. Well done & thanks.

[@keithh3463]

I enjoy your adventures!

[@stevelambert7496]

What a great place to stop those lemurs were fantastic definitely boat pet material

[@GuidanceFS]

Had never heard of Mayotte, thanks for sharing guys.

[@cfctvaus]

That Lemur voice over had me cracking up hahaha fantastic footage and video!

[@gefginn3699]

Great fun.... when you find an unexpected adventure. 🥰😇

[@wsturner88]

Great Episode.. Looking forward to your next passage..

[@davek4442]

It’s very enjoyable to explore the world with you both. Thanks

[@ralfhedstrom]

That was a surprising little gem I had not even heard of before, with its own little dangers of course.

[@alanbrookes6637]

Enjoy it all Matt & Amy, these memories will remain and thrill you both into old age…just like me 1990- 1996!

[@lpettet1]

Nice stop at a very lovely place.

[@Grahamcracker6366]

I like the new intro. Thanks for sharing.

[@willb6311]

Entertaining, educational, comprehensive, cinematic and very inspiring. Quite easily one of the best KZbin Sailing Channels! Thank you Matt, Amy and Florence, I appreciate you!

[@johnstranack4689]

Have a good passage to South Africa my home land. Great video as usual.

[@Early8Q]

Too cool for school! Wait! No, this is school! I love sailing to anchor, dock, or mooring! It’s just good for the spirit, if you ask me, which no one did….. I also love the bonus stop. Great video, thank you! Fair winds and following seas!

[@davidjones535]

That was cool but it's all fun and games into one go's down your back , be safe and stay Golden .

[@grantritchie2781]

Truly enjoy watching your posts makes one feel like I am part of your journey and being there...thank you!

[@elizabethsusmann1969]

I had never heard of this island before. Thanks for introducing us to it!

[@tomcraddock244]

What a wonderful place!! And to be there so unexpectedly is what is so cool about following you journey ⛵️

[@nickyork8901]

WONDERFUL underwater filming!

[@ianward3278]

Very inspiring, time to think about buying a boat.stay safe and God Bless

[@BarracudaHawk]

Still a favourite channel guys!

[@peanut71968]

Thanks for the underwater vid clips! Cheers!

[@dianacarlton8660]

An awesome way to live, I love watching your videos, thank you. :)

[@justinsaying289]

Everything looks beautiful there. Nice

[@1200rexer]

Awesome video you guys are so blessed an amazing adventure

[@BillChild2njoy]

Great episode 👏

[@rainfinger]

You put so much of your heart into these videos, sharing a rarely visited place like Mayotte, but now the word is out, knowing other sailors will follow in your wake.

[@yvonnekneeshaw2784]

Thank You for introducing us to a new location and lemmas. Their eyes are striking. ❤️🇨🇦

[@parrishfloyd5684]

Oh my gosh I’m over the moon with this episode!!! Wow. So exciting. Thanks for sharing! Much love from the US.

[@watchandlisten5398]

Amaizing channel. You have ignited a desire in me to get adventurous and overcome sea sickness 😀 looking forward to your next episode. Safe travels to South Africa 🇿🇦

[@richardsimpson2599]

As good as any Sailing Channels on KZbin !

[@Roaming9to5]

Nothing like sailing on and off anchor/mooring ;), nice job guys great video.

[@talush41]

Lovely, one of your best yet. The joy you take in New things is wonderful and heartwarming to watch. Thank you so much, you've cheered my day.

[@koosgrobbelaar2000]

Your underwater photography was amazing - well done. So pleased that you enjoyed Mayotte. Bon voyage for your trip down the Mozambique channel and welcome to South Africa.

[@theovandenberg4682]

Thank you for sharing your experiences with this part of the world. i like your style of making videos.

[@shaunreid5898]

Living the dream happy days

[@charlescook844]

I have been following your voyage for a long time now and always look forward to the next posting. Bon voyage and safe passage to South Africa.

[@beginning2believe]

Matt and Amy, Seeing you in another beautiful and amazing place is so very much a joy.

[@Ed-uj4bc]

Just, wow. This is one of THE top sailing channels!

[@jimnash526]

Thank you for another wonderful video ! The Quality is the best ! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@simongear3940]

Another great and informative insight into a country off the beaten track. Thanks as always for sharing your journey. Keep up the brilliant videos. They are greatly received from a cold and wet England!

[@marvinrecchi927]

Love you guys! Keep doing what you do. We will keep living vicariously through you!

[@geoff4397]

Your videos just keep on improving and loved hearing Johnny Morris narrating the Lemurs, more hidden talents!

[@simonallan2931]

What a stunning place you must have enjoyed it. Hope the next passage is smooth for you. Fair winds and thank you.

[@schalkdebeer9097]

Sailed there from Durban in 1999 on our way to Tanzania. Dar Es Salaam has a nice yacht club. Main issue is the strong current and pending wind directions can be quite tough . Sailed in Sept 1999 and had 50 to 55 knots ! Safe sailing !!

[@raycarlson1342]

Thank you for posting these brilliant videos and sharing your adventures. Sailing is a wonderful way of seeing this fantastic world we live in. There always new things to find. Enjoy yourselves. RayC

[@johannavandenheiligenberg791]

That was absolutely amazing. Love following your adventures to places l'm not likely to ever get to. Thank you for allowing me to share in your lives.

[@sailinglatis]

Just found your channel and enjoyed your video very much. Love seeing new places with a great story with laughs and awesome videography. Just subscribed and look forward to following your adventures. 🇨🇦

[@meh4743]

Matt and Amy, Thank you for the tour of Mayotte. I know where I am going if I am ever in the area. Great videography! Thanks again. Stay safe and God Bless. Cheers,

[@music-man]

Safe travels guys. cheers. xxxx

[@alejandrovanags4948]

Just found your channel. Great video. Thanks for sharing your adventures!

[@bladebiker100]

what a GREAT episode to watch while on board a cargo ship in the North Atlantic, makes me feel warm a little. This is the best episode lately, i feel like you guys are in a rush and don't explore as much as you use to do, anyway no matter what, i wish all the best and safe sailing! 🍻🍻

[@jeremybentley820]

What a georgious island. Such a pitty that it is unsafe, exploring it would have been incredible but even so what a stunning place

[@Dreamtimesail]

Loving your content - as always. Thanks so much. Cheers!

[@georgemoore7196]

You did a great job with this quick visit / review of Mayotte.

[@ellam9332]

Thanks for amazing adventure. Safe sailing.

[@billybob-hg1nw]

Love you guys you both have the best out look on life and are so calming to watch I hope one day when you make it home you consider doing some podcasts

[@sailingmoonshadow3169]

Nice unexpected detour!

[@TheBahamabob]

That is a delightful episode! Amy has the most winsome giggle around wildlife. I got accustomed to it in the dolphin segment you’ve played many times plus others. It’s wonderful and fun. I’m hoping you’ve already cleared Mozambique. It’s not for the weak or faint of heart.

[@andrewjohnson9896]

Another wonderful video, keep them coming and enjoy the trip.

[@DrBrian0450]

That was awesome!