A LEAK Offshore | Sailing across the South Atlantic | Sailing Florence Ep.136

[@keithrelyea7997]

Thanks for demonstrating how the shots were made. Up to that point it was a bit of a mystery. Your filming is top notch.

[@malaga1958]

Yes agree.

[@londobali]

Funny i was just thinking of this at 14:45 (fog scene deck walk), and sort of guessed they used those 3D cameras on poles.. But indeed it does looked like a drone shot. Then i scrolled down quickly, happy to find your comment, which meant i'll get to see behind the scene of those shots later on.. :)

[@philiph-b4402]

I was completely mystified until I saw this video!!!

[@togetherwellfacetheworld]

What a great episode; switching downwind sail settings, passage planning, and 'emergency' water bailing, and photography

[@moonhand8311]

You remain the best sailing couple ever on KZbin. You are so informative and brilliantly competent in what you do.

[@carolinejohnsonartist5650]

and not the hype style of so many which becomes boring after a while. We love your quiet English ways.

[@Greggybread]

You guys are legends. Balls of steel doing the oceans you've done.

[@bernardlawson665]

SPOT ON!!

[@francoisnaude3712]

What a relief to see the leak was nothing serious. Enough to get your heart rate pumping!

[@amandalester5405]

Love all of your videos but especially the offshore sailing. Your explanations of planning and weather are always interesting. Your shots of changing the sail setup make it look so easy when I know how complicated it can be. Excellent content and editing as always. Cheers.

[@SailingYachtFlorence]

Thanks Amanda, this is the start of 4400 miles of ocean sailing to South America so plenty more offshore sailing coming over the next couple of months (we have a mountain of footage to edit :-)). Sail changes get easier with practice, we are a lot smoother now that we were 6 years ago when we set off!

[@michakj4994]

Well said Amanda. I cannot express myself better than you did it on my behalf.

[@Packet37]

I find myself binge watching your journey for 6 straight hours now. And it’s just keep getting better and better.

[@chrisshields1775]

The new Camera gear adds another excellent level to your superb videos. Do stay safe and fair winds.

[@fransdriesen1311]

I just love your demeanor and approach towards the challenges you encounter..Nice footage as usual.. Keep up the good work..

[@nooneanybodyknows1321]

That was a great explanation of where the water was coming from, why it took so long for the alarm to sound, and the reason. Good head on your shoulders. Thanks for sharing.

[@sibrysmi]

Another amazing release, thank Florence it's Friday.

[@stevelambert7496]

After all the distance and sailing I did not think any conditions would make you nervous. Thank you for making Friday better. Great episode again 👏interesting how you tracked down the leak. Very cool to see how you make the videos

[@stephenburnage7687]

I think it is like great actors. Nearly all of them are nervous before they go on stage, even though they are great actors. The nervousness disappears as soon as they start performing.

[@janeingram7331]

Always such fantastic photography. I would never have the opportunity to cross an ocean on a sailboat but certainly can experience it through your vlogs. Thank you. Jane, Philadelphia

[@thaddaeushalsmer9202]

For sure one of my favorite sailing channels. Amazing footage, well organized story lines and such great well spoken and thoughtful explanations throughout from both of you. Thank you!

[@iainhunneybell]

Ooo… the Insta360 tip is worth a lot. About to head out on a trip. I feel the need for some additional kit. Thank you so much 😊

[@georgehorning7027]

Your composing and editing skills combined with the capabilities of the new 360 video camera give your episodes a highly polished professional appearance. You tell the story of your amazing adventures beautifully. Keep up the great work!

[@chinoodin4735]

Excellent, just amazed by your, both of you, sailing abilities, your access to weather and pertinent info to make the decisions that need be made. Anxiety and stress only enhances the reality to decisions made. It has been apparent from the first days leaving the uk. And has only grown with the many experiences sailing around the world. Now as your channel has grown, can’t believe it’s been 6 years now, your education into video production has only gotten better and better with the new equipment you’ve managed to acquire, editing it all to bring the reality of being with you as close as one can be. Many kudos to an adventure I’m not looking forward to ever seeing end. And since you are not home for some time, I continue to wish you safe travels and pleasant seas. Cheers 🥂

[@errolG68]

I must congratulate the two of you, very brave, bright sailers, beautiful people, make me proud of the human race. Keep safe and thank you for sharing your adventures. Best Wishes from South Africa

[@alexstevenson2222]

You guys make fantastic videos.

[@matthewdavidson8070]

You guys are the best sailing show on KZbin for sure!!! Come visit the Salish Sea! Matthew and Beverly on SV Wildflower

[@bernardlawson665]

Consistently one of the most balanced no spin truly great depth ... the collection of videos ... a definite keepsake! TY and look forward to St Helena's safe passage.

[@richardagar6379]

The leak looked very familiar. We had friends who were motoring around with their brand new Precision 28 since there was no wind. They were notified by their dog barking in the cabin that there was a problem and her dog dish was floating over the cabin sole. They put out a distress call and headed toward their dock. We had a group anchored near a sandy beach and suggested they come to us rather then head to the deepest water by their dock. We had them run up on the sand bar since that would prevent sinking further. We sent the helpers over to bail water and investigate the source. Once we got the water level down, we could see that the stuffing box hose had worked its way off the tapered fiberglass shaft log. Your scupper drain hose slid off the tapered fitting because tightening the hose clamp would tend to make it slide down the taper. We had to fix the problem by filing an untapered section onto the fiberglass log and tightening the hose clamp on the untapered section.

[@carlray7224]

All your content is entertaining but the cross ocean sailing is probably the favorite for the reasons Amy put forward - a form of escapism? The 360 camera is a sneaky piece of kit and oh so effective - a great addition. The glimpse of your editing software appears very tidy and is reflected in your finished product. Enjoyed.

[@seriouslyreally5413]

How prophetic! I was JUST asking out loud "how DO they get those near-off deck shots? Certainly they don't run a drone in such high winds!?" And lo, you read my mind! Thanks for the tutorial

[@clarencebirdashaw8117]

As I told you before my grandmother who passed At 99 Was named Florence. So you have my grandmother's luck. Love the pictures of you sailing And your boat in motion Along with all the exclamations Of your progress or lack of. Be safe.Beautiful photography.

[@MrLebro11]

Brilliant vid once again from the number one Sail Channel. Thank you for sharing how you capture Florence underway. And it also explains the amazing footage of Africa. It’ll be one piece of kit I’ll be adding to my camera gear. Your professional cinematography has really made Florence the star of the show and your vids an absolute pleasure to watch⭐️

[@SailingYachtFlorence]

Thank you, your comments keep us motivated to carry on improving :-)

[@mattandtamsin]

Can’t be effusive enough about how good your videos are and how you continually improve on your story telling. HUGE thank you and… I’m now going to have to join your Patrons! Going to look for the sign up link now! 😊

[@peterostrom6271]

Great shots. Wonderful gadget/camera. Have to look into it. Have a safe and enjoyable sail. Peter, Helsinki, Finland

[@alanbrookes6637]

Well done guys, often brings a tear to my eye recounting my own 6 yr circumnavigation way back in the 1990’s. It’s important to go when you are young and have the strength to cope with conditions & issues that always comes along.

[@JamesSayer]

Still one of the best genuine sailing channels

[@mikewoodard6984]

Excellent look into the creation of a video and the tools required! Very excellent off-camera comedy in this episode "So we're not doing that." A little bit of anxiety generating leak search. Collision course "would be a good thing if we were sinking." All in all a very enjoyable episode! We laughed, we cried, we got so scared we almost died. Looking forward to the mid-sea event that brings out the champagne in episode next.

[@jaywinters2483]

I can't tell you how much I enjoy your videos. I grew up sailing as a lad on a K boat on Keuka Lake at the Finger Lakes of upstate, NY.

[@dieterwenner9533]

Thanks for the Camera hint. I was going to ask. Happy sailing, please continue Sharing.

[@rod7171]

Wow them night sky's are incredible, keep up the great work Guys x

[@robertbeck4762]

The new sailing videos with camera in space are the best I have seen. It is almost mesmerizing. You guys are hard core sailors. Doing it while your young is smart. I enjoy watching. SAIL ON!!!!!!!!!!

[@davidleong3087]

Great videoing and editing! Thanks.

[@RickMentore]

The new angels are fantastic, it give sense of actually of being there!

[@tomnikles8810]

I noticed you got a new selfie stick in South Africa. Very nice. I like how it removes the “stick” from the shot.

[@michakj4994]

The episode with full of surprises. New films, each one is more and more interesting than the previous one. Only ocean waters on horizon, and the photo shots are different, definitly not the same. How are you doing it? Lots of thanks. My Fridays film serial is over. That is not good news. Another long period of 14 days to wait for a new episode.

[@rainfinger]

I hope you will look at Brazil. Ilhabela is beautiful, remembering me of St Barts 40 years ago. KZbinrs Sweet Ruca are there. Florence moves through the water so nicely, showing no quarter wave.

[@chrismalkin4070]

Outstanding! Please put on lifelines though particularly when on the deck changing sails. Talk about giving us heart palpitations! Keep safe and well. Chris.

[@alimitchell5346]

I have no words . Excellent 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@robertnixon3816]

Great job tracking down the leak! If your going to have one it will be about as far from land as you can get! Thank you for sharing how you get the wonderful shots of Florence and crew! I often thought you had to be the best drone pilot ever to do this but better technology wins the day! As always, a supurb video!

[@georgeh1352]

Phew, must have brought your heart rate down when you found the source of water intake wasn't critical, I certainly felt a relief. Stay safe, enjoyable videos.

[@johnrathbun2943]

I love the way you two work together. Plus I want to thank you for the information about the 360 degree camera. I was very curious about them. I'm positive I will be getting one soon enough. Plus I can't wait to see more of your videos.

[@Sailor_Greg]

Great video! You two are the real OG sailing couple, inspiring us all!

[@johnlanigan5532]

I love and look forward to your videos. Of all the other sailing vlogers I enjoy yours the most. My wife and I refer to you as "The racing kids" and I regret turning down the chance to go racing when we lived i Levkas Marina in the Greek Islands. Racing improves the breed. Love your new 'stick'. I lost concentration a little when I found myself trying to work out how the shot I was looking at was actually taken. Thanks so much for explaining. BTW your techie explanations of many details over the past 6 years, (is it really 6yrs???), are one of the highlights for me. And clearly many others. Both of you have developed an easy, relaxed way of presenting which makes it very enjoyable to watch and listen to. Thankyou for sharing this with me and so many others in such a lovely way.

[@ksc743]

I've been following your journey since you arrived in Cape Town. I know nothing about sailing and neither have I ever lost sight of land I'm rather flabbergasted to say (I've never thought about it until you mentioned it!) But your videos are so well put together I can never believe 25 minutes has passed. One thing I do have in common with you though is a love of water, the ocean, swimming and travel. Thanks for another great video. Glad you found the leak (500 miles from land😳 that's why I think you sailing lot are so brave!)

[@norman4991]

Been wondering how the no drone shots were taken, thanks for showing the magic of technology. Excellent experiences you are sharing always looking forward to the next.

[@carbarrer6]

Really liked the "behind the pence" part and the explanations. Thanks for that.....

[@jimsargent7288]

Matt & Amy, love the video. Be safe out there.

[@andyhay5559]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@AfricanFlightStar]

Very nicely done, love the new footage from the Insta 360, amazing bit of gear when put into the right hands, and that means yours, very cool!

[@victoriawalker8565]

Thanks for sharing the video capturing and editing gear. There’s a lot of work that goes into your videos that we don’t really know about, really appreciate the effort and professionalism. 3 more years before we begin our sailing voyage, so absorbing all we can from you guys. Thanks, take care and stay safe.

[@Mark-he3tl]

I've been following you for some time now, and I have to say your cinematography just keeps improving and getting better, the last videos from Africa were just stunning. I'd love to be able to do what you're doing, but things like a leak in the middle of the ocean would just finish me off! So glad it wasnt anything too serious.

[@jmdibonaventuro]

Another Beautiful episode! Can't wait to see the shots y'all have gotten of St. Helena. Good luck on fixing that pipe and have fun on the island! Fair winds, -J

[@WSallai]

The 360 ONE Camera is a wonderful addition to your collection of equipment.

[@tomst9417]

Being awakened by the bilge alarm at 3 am must have been unnerving. With your usual cool demeanor you identified the cause and kept sailing safely. The new camera and software had me fooled, I thought many of those shots right above wave level were taken by your drone. Reaching 100k plus subscribers is quite an achievement by honestly I don't know why you don't have 1 million subscribers as your videos and stories are superb !

[@Adogsmate4267]

Thanks so much for your film editing. I have struggled with it and did not know how to do that stuff. But latest news from me, lost my drone in high unexpected wind, c'est la vie

[@keithd6852]

"We're not doing that!!" 🤣🤣

[@greghart6310]

Cheers for the cool vid guys! Water in the bilge at sea! - Ooh err! Scary! Safe passage and smooth sailing!

[@anitatroyer2066]

I am enjoying the new angles of shots. Safe travels. Look forward to the next video

[@stevemellor7989]

I was wondering how you got some of your amazing footage at close range. That 360 camera on an extended "disappearing stick" is quite a gem! I'm glad your leak was something you could repair enroute. Florence must've had a hiccup :)

[@zenlevi101]

Wow! Awesome job finding the leak and thanks for the information on the Insta.

[@joellynparks7805]

Thank you for sharing all your days Matt and Amy. May the winds carry you safely

[@ardourallen3799]

Really enjoyed your BEHIND the LENS! TY

[@ranger2316]

Water leaking into the people tank is never a good thing--as we used to say on the nuclear submarine I served aboard! I was wondering how you got those awesome aerial shots. That is some camera rig... and software you've got there. Anyway, love your channel, the beautiful footage, and the adventures you are sharing. I admire your courage. Thanks so much!

[@chriskirkman5425]

Champions

[@JimJocrusin]

Hey guys, we are really enjoying following you two. The cause of the pipe/hose coming loose from the fiberglass nipple protruding from the bottom of the deck is the tapered shape of the fiberglass protrusion, not something that you are doing wrong. I have seen this design error quite often with glassed in glass pipe. The builder will fiberglass the pipe to the structure increasing thereby increasing the diameter of the pipe in the attachment area but for some reason they don't think to glass the whole length of the pipe. As a result the hose connection ends up smaller/tapered in the wrong direction so the hose can easily slip off. With the tapered shape you have, any movement of the hose will loosen the hose. You can fix this by adding enough fiberglass to make the protrusion at least straight in diameter or better add a bit more glass to the end of the pipe to effectively reverse the taper. With the taper reversed the hose/pipe..that won't ever come off unless your hose clamp fails. Check any other glassed in pipe attachments that you have on the boat, chances are they will be tapered in the same way! Really like the 360 camera! Your video editing is quite professional IMO. Stay safe and keep having fun! J&J SV Sueno

[@westpacificmarketanalytics2384]

There with you every wave at a time......great success in the double Atlantic Ocean crossing......across the Pot de Noir!

[@soggybottom3463]

Just wonderful, so glad you appeared to nail down the source of the leak, great movie all round and very interesting segment on the "insta 360" - what a superb piece of kit. Thanks again 🤗🤗

[@GoneSailingCA]

Thanks Florence, love that anchorage !

[@philiph-b4402]

So impressed that you logically searched for the leak!

[@stefanieobermeder2065]

Brave and intrepid beings! I love how u just tackle each issue as they come without getting into a flap! Well done

[@zaneenaz4962]

Outstanding footage and explanations...what a life you lead !

[@terrysandling5431]

One of the most natural and amazing sea videos of sailing I have ever seen really educational. Terry

[@richardgiles2484]

amazing footage and so glad you could fix the leak. wishing both calm weather and a safe passage 👍

[@MrBernie101]

AH AHA Captain Clouseau you detected the leak, it must of been hell laying down with yer head in the lazzarette, with that sea action, but well done. Also, showing us the technique of your gybe maneuver. Only those of us that go to sea and do this, know how hard it can be sometimes. Your filming skills are of the highest order. Well done Matt and of course you too Amy. Kind Regards, Barnacle Bern SY Cadbri SW Wales UK 👍👍👍👍

[@briangilliland3620]

You summed it up so well.

[@edwardparent9453]

Just watched Ep. 136 and at 13 min. mark, both of you are on the foredeck with no tie lines and no life jacket, sea state was calm but...…please be safe.

[@dss9775]

Brilliant footage!👍🏼 Maybe some videos with just the ambient sound of wind and waves. Makes one feel as though one is aboard crewing with both of you. Thank you for sharing and teaching sailing as you go. ⛵️🌎😊Fair Winds

[@johnprentice2330]

Love it. First I've seen of you. The Penn reel is a belter...... John P

[@svfinisterra4182]

Love watching, learning from you both! Thank you and Cheers 🤩⛵️🤩

[@adrianstone4443]

Brilliant. Love it.

[@stephenburnage7687]

You are better sailors than us! We would have taken the Suez Canal route :)

[@SailingYachtFlorence]

You are braver than us then, we didn't want to travel pirate alley and preferred to face the storms!

[@earthangel8730]

@@SailingYachtFlorence yes! Nature even when fierce is less frightening than nasty, evil ☠️ pirates. I'm with you Matt and Amy!

[@mrperfect1000.]

Great to see you guy's back safe trip.

[@mezanian]

Loved the behind the camera details. You deserve fair winds and lots of Patreons. 😊🇦🇺🌏

[@woodman1133]

Thanks for Camera tip... I love your videos!!! this form a video professional of 45 years...

[@roadboat9216]

Big passage! Very nice video as usual. Thanks for the tip on the camera. Very clever. Takes a lot of work to produce these. Wow, I never had bilges that dry. A half liter an hour, I. Would celebrate. Ha ha.

[@tomriley5790]

Another great episode! Florence sails so well :-)! Looking forward to the next one!

[@eddieseachord4985]

It’s great to know so much adventure is ahead. I’m thoroughly enjoying your journey! 🙏🌎

[@rickkwitkoski1976]

A superb episode again. You two are SAILORS! Looking forward to the rest of the Atlantic crossing.

[@nigelmorgan3449]

Hi Matt and Amy another cracker of a video stay safe and when fishing tight lines

[@juanvalle219]

You got fans in South Florida and I believe this is one of your destinations. If you need anything just reach out. Fair winds my friends.

[@Cedandkikisailing]

You have been sharing excellent content. True travellers! Just started our own journey full-time and I hope we have as much guts as you to sail the world! Thank you for sharing your behind-the-scenes content. We purchased the insta360 through your affiliate link😊.

[@SailingYachtFlorence]

Thanks :-)

[@yvonnekneeshaw2784]

Excellent description of new shots. Great channel 🇨🇦

[@sunlovesailing]

Love the new insta 360 one camera views! Thinking of one for ourselves. Thanks for the vid!

[@davidpearson8954]

Thanks for the explanation on the selfie stick. Yes, it's very good. Cheers.

[@kevinmulvihill3249]

Loved every piece of this video, especially the sail and whisker pole change, the "new drone camera", you can see the selfie stick in some of the shots in the desert, due to it causing a shawod, otherwise it looks like an awesome piece of equipment.. Fair winds.

[@rolanddunk5054]

Hi,as ever brilliant sailing shots.i would have a hand operated pump to save the batteries.thank you.Roly 🇬🇧.

[@lourdesrubanathan6915]

Your shots and editing is inspiring and awesome

[@michaelnotary5205]

Skills all around. The sailing though, is top.