WHITSUNDAYS: The world's BEST sailing destination? - Sailing Australia Ep.53

[@davidharlem6824]

A gorgeous vid guys. Worth all the hours you have obviously put into it!!

[@hughburgess4168]

It is one amazing thing to have the skills and knowledge to sail the world. It is quite another to have the equipment and skills to reproduce the amazing seascapes and wild life that you film. I watch your videos as I get ready for work each day, in my bathroom, my bedroom and my kitchen in Northern Ireland, dreaming of the day I have my Dehler 37 prepared for a big trip out of the United Kingdom waters.

[@ODGreenZa]

Had the pleasure of sailing here in 2008. It's like a lake with islands. You forget you're in the ocean. Stunning

[@timsecord8207]

This channel drives me nuts! I can’t stop watching! My productivity around here is in the toilet. Thanks! Keep them coming.

[@nelsonluisfreire8969]

Well, being Brazilian, and having already visited Hamilton Island, as well as flown over the reefs, I can hardly find any place like that in the world. Countless Islands and empty beaches. Cristal clear water, lots of ocean life. Amazing

[@earthangel8730]

Matt and Amy you have the classiest SV channel of all that I follow. Full of actual SAILING and so much island adventure and history. Very well edited filming and fitting musical accompaniment. Yours is the one episode I really look forward to! Keep up the good work and fair winds to you! Grow channell, grow!

[@annafraley5388]

Very Good Indeed..!! Excellently made in planning and shooting 🎉🥳👍👌👏 💯

[@pdee333]

one exceptional reason that I love your videos is because you do not run around in thong bikini's with eye make up and fashion sunglasses, like many of the sailing channels. Why do they think we are wanting to watch soft-porn? Thank you for your dignity and class. I love your adventure and will continue to follow.

[@tvannaman2000]

Both have a very good presenting personalities but Amy's enthusiasm and optimistic outlook on things really add something other channel's don't have.

[@kennethhargreaves9407]

The bikini shots are my favorite bits. And what’s wrong with soft-core porn? I wish Amy’s bikinis were smaller and tighter. She is a joy to look at. And Matt is too. I can’t wait to see him in a thong. Scrumpdiddily-ishous!

[@RemyISnow]

Sex sells

[@sailingmoonshadow3169]

If you like Matt and Amy check out Troy and Pascale on Free Range Sailing - a very similar channel and couple. SF and FRS are my two favourite sailing channels...

[@kennethhargreaves9407]

Karen C oh Jesus. You are just a party waiting to happen. Aren’t you?

[@vincentgiasson7551]

Hi Guys, your video is really amazing. I have been following SVDelos for years and I don't know why the youtube god didn't point out one of your video to me until today. Great photography, great music, fun story!!! Thanks you for sharing your adventure with us!!!

[@Cedandkikisailing]

We are slowly catching up to you and your latest adventures. The new camera equipment and editing definitely getting better as you sail your way around the world. Very peaceful and inspiring videos for wannabe cruisers. Hope you are sheltering in a nice anchorage as the Corona storm sweeps the world! Thank you for sharing 😃

[@willphelps6715]

I'm very happy you are still sailing and posting videos. Your dedication to the video quality really shows. Letting one person climb the hill to film the other sailing the dinghy... the reflection at the bow... you have a very good eye. Keep up the good work, but above all, be safe.

[@재생목록-c6r]

First video I watch from this vlog.... this is awesome

[@rosewood1]

Great filming of the Whitsundays. Yep the weather can be very ordinary and the reef definitely is nothing like it once was. But a great place to visit even if some fish are much too friendly. Love Hill Inlet.

[@randyowens2717]

Beautiful shots!

[@winstongray9818]

Merry Christmas matt, Amy hav a beautiful holiday, be safe out there, I look forward to meeting you guys one day 💖🥂🎄🎉

[@donaldslider3510]

You always have the best videos 😃😃😃😃😃

[@trevorbyron9448]

Nice yacht. Beautiful scenary

[@dnb0918]

I absolutely love your videos. Always very well prepared and gives us great views of places we most likely will never be able to get to in our life time. Thank you very much!

[@somadevo]

It felt nice accompanying you in this video. You have a confident comfortable approach on your sailing adventures. Highest Blessings

[@lonial242]

What a grand production ! Really enjoyed this one, your content and editing is off the charts, great transitions, music, voice over, well organized, never boring and always upbeat ❤️❤️🎥👀👌❗️ Also your blog is a rare jewel and worth reading and re-reading, such clear and crisp writing 😎 Anyone following the videos is missing out by not reading the blog. Can't wait for your next release, be safe and take care, thank you so much for sharing.

[@stevelawrie9115]

Managed to spend five days with a hire cat, a Leopard 40, with my family a couple of years ago. Fantastic.

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Really enjoyed this one my friends.....Excellent editing using cross divides and slow/ fast motion at appropriate place in the video. I stayed glued to the whole 22 minutes ....... wanting more. Great job !!

[@WiseOldDope]

I really appreciate the extra effort that you put in to creating these wonderful videos. You are a great team and I look forward to every leg of your trip.

[@Footinit1]

We just love your videos . You out so much effort into them and it is clear with the quality. Thank you guys

[@markeichman5032]

I so love your videos! Don't change a thing. You two are so real. The great editing and video quality are but a bonus. Thank you so much.

[@puyanube]

Great video, beautiful photography and delightful music, is a joy to watch! 🙏Thanks for sharing this wonderful journey and please keep them coming.

[@kenburns2639]

Good video guys. Excellent filming and editing. Brings back memories of marine survey work there many years ago.Cheers. :)

[@TheNWaite]

The effort you put into camera positioning is both remarkable and admirable. Especially that footage of you entering Whitehaven beach. Someone had to climb a hill to get those shots! You continue to present my home country in the best possible light. As an aside (and with the utmost respect and admiration) I am also nominating the two of you for the ''Palest Global Sailors'' Award. You should contact the Skin Cancer Council of Australia and get them to use you as a poster for how to protect oneself from the sun. Having grown up in Papua New Guinea I know the perils of ignoring sun protection all too well. Loving your video's and the effort you put into them.

[@SailingYachtFlorence]

Kind words indeed, thank you. We spend so much time dodging the sun we never understand the concept of sunbathing! It was Amy who climbed the hill for the Whitehaven shot.

[@TheNWaite]

How does one make a one off financial donation without becoming a patron?

[@brianmclambSamEagle]

Thanks for taking the time and effort to put this together. Absolutely breathtaking!

[@soggybottom3463]

Magical, thank you so much. Totally with Matt ref the engine but maybe a once in a lifetime chance to visit a special place, never mind..Thanks again, wonderful movie.

[@suziq5293]

Nice video! Thank you

[@scottwinkleman9227]

I love your videos! I just found your channel about a month ago and have watched them all & eagerly anticipate the next one! I love the style in which you're doing this trip and am inspired to maybe one day do it myself!

[@peteperlitz3993]

You’ve done it again ! Another beautiful video . Keep up the great work mates ..

[@petergroves9343]

Excellent video, I really enjoyed the wonderful scenery, keep up the great work ⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵

[@maximaleffort]

Good form. Excellent. Thank you both. Looking forward to your next safe adventure. Cheers.

[@kelvinfaith2937]

Great video. I intend to sail to Vanuatu with my wife and another couple in a few years and this video gives me good information and places to visit. Bad luck with the water visibility in the Whitsundays. If you haven't left the Whitsundays, don't miss out on the butterflies in Butterfly Bay. There are 10's of thousands if you go ashore and walk up a creek to the left of the bay. Also Tong Bay has a resident 2.5 metre groper that likes its belly scrubbed. It comes to your mooring of a night if you turn on your lights. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to the next episode.

[@IceglacierArnar]

I am very happy for you guys, and wish you all best. It is pleasure to see you so happy :D But I have now watch over 50 episodes. and it is like I am always watching the same tropical Island. Anyway, I will finish watcgubg all your episodes and see where you are going. Stay safe and best greetings from Iceland.

[@AnatolyKern]

Dingy sail is amazing, thumb up!

[@waynemcphail7825]

Great pictures and video.

[@lancer9339]

Great episode, as they all are, but this was super!

[@hughburton4175]

You have come a long way, I remember your first video and how stiff the production was. Throughly enjoy your videos and adventures. ❤️❤️

[@SailingYachtFlorence]

Hi Hugh, Thanks, we would probably have used a worse word than 'stiff' to describe our first attempts at videos ;-)

[@jacquimason412]

Just doing a blitz watch of the east coast. Second time watching, great videos. Think the trees may have been paperbark trees... (melaleuca) they shed their bark.

[@dharwood2727]

Absolutely stunning video! Oh, and Matt and the scenery were looking good too!

[@robbristow]

If you think the giant trivially was big wait till you get to the ribbon reefs just north of Port Douglas, if you are going that far. I dived there and a 400kg Maori Wrasse followed us around!!, Don't forget the Cod Hole even further north, for big fish. Love your videos and your obvious enjoyment with what you are doing.

[@noelsharpe5970]

Ok I am officially home sick after that one. I have lived in Airle Beach and sailed many regattas in the Whitsundays . A huge contrast from where I live now, Oslo in Norway. Keep up the terrific vids.

[@neilpershall9811]

Awesome video,thanks!

[@lukedanielmason8153]

Love u guys so much it’s my dream to sail the world I’m 12 and I want a westerly century keep up the good work 👍

[@SailingYachtFlorence]

Dreams can come true if you are prepared work hard and focus on them. Stay true to your dreams!

[@lukedanielmason8153]

Thx so much ur bids are best 😍

[@robertorzech2466]

Beautiful !

[@SailingwithThomas]

Being stuck in a shipyard I finally have time to watch your vids. Really well done👍🏻

[@micheldawes1]

Hey guys! I felt compelled to comment (I just couldn’t keep my thoughts to myself!) First of all, what a fantastic episode! It made me miss the place so much! I spent almost ten years working there on the overnight charter yachts and so it holds a very, very special place in my heart! You have both done such a wonderful job of capturing the spirit of the area, I felt like I was back there again. You guys are becoming my favourite channel, because you are so truly focused on the main aspect of the cruising lifestyle, which is the sailing and exploring. Your cinematography is so professional and so different to almost all other channels, because - at the risk of repeating myself, you see everything through a true sailors eyes and from a passionate sailors perspective. The last time I worked there I was fortunate enough to be skippering ‘Spank me’ (Alan Bonds’ old maxi yacht ‘Drumbeat’ and after years of patience, I was finally able to take the tender up Hill inlet, as far as was navigable in a small (4m) rib with a thirty hp two stroke outboard. I took the dive instructor and the host (Cook) and I was absolutely chuffed! Yes, that is a Giant Trevally and the reason it is so curious is because the crews have gotten into the bad habit of feeding them ham. If you think they’re big, wait ‘til you see a decent sized Maori Wrasse! (Iridescent blue, with squiggly lines all over its face - reminiscent of a Maori facial tattoo) The males have a very large and pronounced hump on their head - hence why they are AKA Hump-headed Maori Wrasse. Yes, I know, just Aussies are an imaginative lot aren’t we? ;-) Keep up the fantastic work guys and I wish you every success in your travels, esp up the East coast of Oz! Kindest regards, Mike Dawes

[@SailingYachtFlorence]

Thanks Mike, very kind words and much appreciated. We think we may have seen the boat you worked on in tongue inlet, still going strong! We were lucky enough to spot a Maori wrasse but it was further away and a bit camera shy... Cheers M&A

[@cyclomaniac9086]

Spectacular !

[@chinoodin4735]

Awesome once again! 👍🏼 Thank you

[@shanslam1970]

Incredible video guys...fascinating ❤

[@mmcalifornia8600]

Beautiful

[@thomasthomas001]

Yes, video at Lizard Island with new Go Pro was brilliant colors etc., etc., very cool!!!!.

[@stevewright399]

Another great video guys! A bit late to your channel but binge watching to catch up! A question if I may. You both seem to be able to stay underwater and at depth for a long time. Is this just video editing or do you have some kind of rebreathing apparatus in your snorkel gear?

[@FTATF]

I've found that with overgrown trails that the way to find them is to just start hiking. You will usually naturally find the trail.

[@ricpoulin5603]

Love you guys. Recently watched your boat tour. Inspiring!

[@martinbornman9512]

Great Video !!!

[@Sirena_Edonismo]

Another great video. You guys have a wonderful channel. It looks like that was quite a hike you took to get those amazing views. The best part was that you were actually wearing appropriate footwear. If I see one more hike with people in flip flops I'm going to scream. My feet hurt just watching them. LOL Safe travels

[@rorytennes8576]

Nice boat.And channel. Hello From Texas. A little like Australia without the beautiful coast. We just have a sand bar lol. That we call Padre island.

[@aaronblackmonofficial]

Rory Tennes Live in Texas as well. Australia is much much more beautiful in like every way imaginable

[@jwrappuhn71]

Great vid ya'll.

[@mikebatterham4970]

Great video guys well done shame I missed you on the Gold coast

[@englishmaninfrance661]

Isle of Capri (Italy) marina 600 per day ! Cid Harbour much more like it :) Very very cool video of a beautiful place. Should have had that trevali for dinner ?

[@philgray1023]

That Trevally wasn't stupid. He knew it was a no take zone. Catch him and the Fisheries guys catch your boat and don't give it back. Similar with the lobster, he won't be waving to you outside that zone.

[@laurentp1089]

I've been there and this is so beautiful. Congrats!

[@sailingmoonshadow3169]

Nice episode guys but a shame you have to pass through so quickly. I'm looking forward to my own departure next April. See you out there somewhere 👍

[@ethankalicin6074]

you too are lucky able to sail around the world. see what out there . I am jealous.

[@richguest]

Another humdinger of a vid! 😃

[@pearl-pf6xz]

For sailing, tropics, 1 country, GBR is unbeatable....

[@stevediaz7324]

Great video liked all the scenery ones with great views and sunsets. The only thing I don't understand is that you have all this time but seem to be in a hurry to get to the next destination. Well keep up the good work and Happy Sailings 😎

[@SailingYachtFlorence]

Hi Steve, we don't understand either but the world is very big and Florence only travels at 6 knots it takes a while to get places!

[@philgray1023]

It is a very large place. The UK would fit in Queensland 5 or 6 times and still leave room for Hong Kong. We have lots of 80 mile stretches with no safe harbour. You just have to cover those miles.

[@lecaton5973]

Great photography! Thank you so much. SV Brooklyn San Juan Islands

[@paulpaul9914]

11:03 Beautiful.

[@nicktombs1876]

Looks amazing, shocked by the lack of plastic on the beaches

[@SailingYachtFlorence]

Hi Nick, We were impressed by how clean it was, especially after all the rubbish we had seen floating in the Pacific.

[@jtaylor0727]

All your videos are fantastic.. this one really takes the prize. I loved the dingy sailing... lol... more representative of my 19.5 footer! ;-) The Queen was beautiful as always. Under water screens amazing for snorkeling... do you fish for food often? Maybe not allowed there?

[@SailingYachtFlorence]

Hi Jerry, Thank you. We do fish for food, in Australia there are complicated maps telling you where you and cannot fish. However we are not very good at fishing, we tend to just throw out a line as we are sailing and hope to catch dinner, we have not had much luck recently.

[@rrojasg68]

Good episode and great editing guys!

[@brettney72]

great vid

[@brianpetersen3429]

An excellent video!

[@TheEurasian7]

Based on my search of the internet, I believe that music track at 00:50 is called "Moby Feeling" not (or no longer) "Feeling Free" - Rodrigo Vicente, just an FYI. I downloaded it, and it makes me think of the Florence when I run, lol.

[@philgray1023]

Thanks for another great video folks. Glad you didn't show all of the best parts, otherwise they would get as crowded as Whitehaven. Sorry that KZbin doubles my comment, if I delete one it deletes both.

[@saintinel]

Great video again, keep on going! :)

[@IanKrigsman]

Talk about timing! We've just come home (to cold Melbourne) after a week long charter in the Whitsundays - our third in four years. A shame you can't spend more time there.

[@caseydeakins]

You are making me want to do something similar! I've always said if I ever get the opportunity to travel around the world, I am gone.

[@sirleygomesdeoliveira9597]

Boas imagens do fundo do mar.

[@johnhowe3259]

Great episode but it’s a pity the weather was a little poor plus tides were significant. If anyone is considering a visit plan around tides plus the season if possible as when I have been on a number of charters the underwater visibility was so much better plus warmer and calmer.

[@6226superhurricane]

there is 74 islands in the whitsundays pretty sure you need more than 5 minutes to explore it all. get used to motoring if you're heading to indo.

[@SohelRana-sy1sg]

Beautiful island and coral reef. I think that you are there couple of days however you are moving towards to Indonesia. Good luck

[@brianpaterson3996]

Love it

[@peterhoward7521]

Amy i do like Matt but this is love! sorry matt but her clean lines, her strength under preasure, those times when you just need her calming influence, she,s all class aft! and the rest! oh, and Amy you do a really great job too.

[@willemduitemeijer1683]

Thanks!🍺👍🍷

[@shaunbutler5173]

Hey guys Love all the videos, I am pretty well hooked on your video’s now, just wondering what brand of sailing dingy you have

[@SailingYachtFlorence]

Hi Shaun, Thank you. Our dinghy is a nesting 9ft spindrift design from B&B yacht designs, she was built for us by Amy's Dad. There is some more information about our dinghy on our written blog here: sailwiththeflo.wordpress.com/our-dinghy/

[@bhinihe1303]

Very nice

[@rickkwitkoski1976]

catching up...

[@lavor100]

Bonitas imagens.

[@steenkigerrider5340]

Somewhat puzzled. Warning signs not to swim because of sharks and in the next segment you are snorkeling. Do those cuddlesome little friends only hang around within the warning area's?

[@SailingYachtFlorence]

Apparently so. we were a fair way away and in clearer water by the time we went snorkeling and only jumped in after watching lots of others do the same without getting eaten. In clear water apparently the sharks see you and decide you don't look tasty, in murky water at CID harbour they cannot see you so well so take a bite to see if you taste good.

[@JimmyMaya]

Where, in the UK, are you from? What port did you set sail from? Best of luck!!!!

[@SailingYachtFlorence]

Hi Jimmy, We are from the Yorkshire/Hampshire we set off from Portsmouth on the south coast. M&A

[@JimmyMaya]

@@SailingYachtFlorence Thank you so much! All the best from, California!!!

[@kirenireves]

What is the book you are referencing at 3:33 ? And what is the book you refer to in the video description of "The best places to Sail"? Thx

[@giuns78625]

hi, can you recommend any particular book to fish and prepare sea fish?

[@music-man]

A stunning video guys wow its for sure on my Bucket list. you guys should see if you can hook up with sailing Follow the boat or Barry from Adventures of a old Seadog I believe they are heading your way. Cheers safe travels.

[@budsvjourney2919]

Thank you for another fun and interesting vid. I was curious to hear your views about the inflatable kayak. What brand / model is it? Any other feedback would be appreciated.

[@SailingYachtFlorence]

Hi Bud, Thanks. The Kayak was given to us by friends, it is from decathlon and is actually a single person kayak but we squeeze both of us in. We think it is great. M&A

[@B.I.T.E.]

Enjoyed the video. You 2 are the cutest couple. (hint) when filming up front on the bow. Hug and enjoy each other. It looks like no hugging going on.. just saying.. peace and love.