The Final Push to LAUNCH | Sailing Florence Refit Ep.180

[@TomTremayne]

These two people deserve the best in everything they do. They simply radiate goodness & a wholesomeness that's been totally stripped-out of our modern, post Covid world......in fact, it's kind of a shock to even watch them, a lump in one's throat the whole time!! They are truly incredibly people......& this the best sailing channel on youtube.

[@Ajojets]

It’s my favorite channel too.

[@pvillehick67]

Excellent video filming!

[@julianbatcheler9970]

@@Ajojets Mine also… i highly recommend The Sailing Brothers too… two Welsh brothers on a small old boat. Like Matt & Amy amazing sailors and a no BS channel.

[@ingriddoorn1201]

I couldn’t agree more

[@allanweidner6780]

well said

[@brucestewart9547]

Can’t believe the amount of work you guys have done on Florence in half a year, without much assistance from others. I hope you are proud of what you have done. We are 💕

[@Davespenathome]

She looks beautiful. Set her free back to where she is happy.

[@curmudgeon573]

You young folk are a truly remarkable couple. Your work ethic, obvious respect and love for each other - and your genuine personalities are a joy to behold in a world which feels like it’s falling apart.

[@mikelowres4425]

Congratulations on your relaunch of Florence. The joy in both your voices is wonderful to hear.

[@m1thumb]

Great job! Its great to watch a sailing channel where the sailors sail, rather than agonize over which catamaran to buy! Love your channel, keep up the good work.

[@awuma]

And that is so genuine. Florence has served so magnificently, it is great to see her refitted and ready to take on anything, with the greatest crew out there.

[@Robert-og2kr]

Couldn't agree more. Florence is a great boat and Matt & Amy sail and maintain her so well. I have no interest in watching KZbinrs spend $2 million on a custom catamaran.

[@Scimiter1948]

Wow, Florence is coming out in style , she looks brilliant. Well done to both of you for all the hard work you have put in.

[@athuddriver]

I'm a non-sailor that watches way too many sailing channels. This is one of the top 3 channels I really look forward to. Glad to see it re-floated and how the re-fit continues until you get back to real sailing.

[@larryrichards9418]

It suddenly struck me that out of all the "sailing" channels I regularly watch, only one involves sailing at the moment, and they (the Wynns) just got back out on the water a few months ago.

[@julianbatcheler9970]

Out of interest what are your other two channel favorites?

[@larryrichards9418]

@@julianbatcheler9970 My favorite is Florence, of course. 🤩 I am also subscribed to RAN sailing as well as the Wynns. I check in on Uma occasionally. I sporadically check up on Sweet Ruca. In the last month if followed Paradise Falls as they made the transit from Panama to the Marqueses.

[@julianbatcheler9970]

@@larryrichards9418 I come and go with the Wynns. I used to love them and followed them before they got a boat. But there is something I really dislike about all these brand new catamarans. And now Delos is going to a brand new cat as well. It’s not snobbery… I simply find the older monohull channels hold my interest more. Sam Holmes, Sailing Wind Hippie, Tritea, Salty Sea Dog, Florence, Sailing Brothers… all smaller old monohulls.

[@larryrichards9418]

@@julianbatcheler9970 You have to admit, cats are a much more comfortable way to cruise. There's just so much space! Still, for shear sailing pleasure I think a monohull is better. I used to own an Irwin 31 and sailing her on a brisk day was a lot of fun. Sailing a cat, OTOH, seems like sailing by the numbers rather than by feel. (Not that I have ever sailed any cat bigger than a Hobbiecat.)

[@paulscott437]

Despite how busy you were, your shooting, direction, editing AND music continues to impress.

[@gregorycooper1335]

Yes, quite a change of tack, but I enjoyed the refit details. (sorry for the bad/obvious pun).

[@AfricanFlightStar]

Agreed! And I sit here and wonder - How on earth DO they do it all???

[@kenc2707]

What an amazing transformation! You should be very proud of what your hard work accomplished. I love how beautiful her top deck looks from above.

[@awuma]

This was a really extensive and deep refit. Florence is almost like new, very much the perfect minimalist cruising boat. Some really difficult and laborious projects.

[@Rouge_7]

Thank you for filming your refit over the last 6+ months. I've said this before and I'll say it again, I follow several sailboat channels and yours was the most watchable refit videos of them all. I'm looking forward to sailing with you around the world...again.

[@sailorjim6454]

Florence looks SPECTACULAR! You guys did a fabulous job. She looks great!

[@robertnixon3816]

Well done, well done! The sight of Florence with full sails and the smiles on your faces say it all!👍😊

[@bitcoinbilly]

I got to be honest i watch all the sailing channels from vagabond to the wynns but you guys (along with Sailing Melody) are my favourite. your quality of work, quality of content creation is outstanding. Youve summarised your rebuild in the perfect amount of videos, feels like we a little closer to real time now as well which is great. Much love to you guys from Wales

[@artsmith103]

How do you have time to sail?

[@billyrusk5645]

It looks like Florence wants to tick off another 50,000 Congrats

[@kschlo4work]

Amy: "I love this boat, and I love sailing her!" It's so great to see you three back on the water! :)

[@proudUSAInfidel-lt3pp]

Love the sailor's pride of the engine in neutral entering Portsmouth ... "we're true sailors ... engine totally optional!" ;-) TBH I can still remember the first time I sailed single handed, engine off, and took my mooring first try. I actually looked around and said ... "Did anyone see that!?!" it was crickets... sigh, but it was then I knew, I could have skippered the Santa Maria!

[@susanbrockbank4670]

Florence looks so good. Glad your back in the water . ❤

[@saracampbell7134]

Seeing you both smiling whilst under sail is just beautiful! Bravo

[@dorianzittle7710]

Florence looks beautiful and ready to go. Well done!

[@Malibu_Dawn]

Well done Matt & Amy! True grit and much love!

[@hectorcyre7664]

I know it has seemed like a very long six months in the shed from your view, but I am absolutely flabbergasted by what you have gotten done in that time. Well done. Looking for an update on your new diesel stove heater and how it is working out. Thanks again for the entertainment you have given us over the years.

[@liamegan4303]

Hi Matt/Amy. Wow, I didn't realise you were out of the water for 6mts. You both have done so much work into the time you had. A brilliant bit of work, "Florence " looks fabulous now. Keep up the good work, because you're the best Channel by far. 👌👏💯🫡🇮🇪

[@douglaswalker6810]

WOW, Florance looks better than new. You two are multi skilled with a hidh standard. It is so good to see. Take care & enoy Florance.

[@LivingtheLifeonCapeClear]

It really is so good to see you both so happy to be sailing again!! Well done both.

[@capt.redbeard8361]

so happy to see Florence back in the water!

[@stevebrunning3432]

Florence looks great, all the hard work and dedication has paid off. Great job

[@MrMichaelcurran]

SPLASH DAY! Your boat looks fantastic. It is your excitement that draws my attention. The love for sailing and the boat you've chosen is an absolute match.

[@Tom_Dudding]

What an incredibly tough six months for you, but seeing Florence in Port Solent last week in all her splendour showed what an amazing job you both have done. Hopefully your reward will be many months of happy sailing and new adventures. Thank you for continuing to take us along with you on all your journeys.

[@ED3]

❤ seeing Florence back in the water. Best wishes on your adventures.

[@lentongrovetrust5201]

Congratulations on re floating Florence, wishing you many happy and safe miles.

[@corujariousa]

Congratulations on the results of all hard-work!

[@vaughansamuelson6552]

Congratulations. Florence is looking beautiful. I can't even guess what this refit cost, but many thanks to your sponsors as well.

[@ranger2316]

Florence looks magnificent! WELL DONE you two. I'm so proud of you.

[@matthewohare476]

So shiny and loved, amazing job

[@jocko_]

Florence looks awesome 👏🏽 Looking forward to your new adventures.

[@Tim8mit]

wow Florence looks like a brand new boat, you did a great job

[@captainsview3303]

She looks gorgeous! You can see that she is loved. Awesome work and congratulations to both of you.

[@artsmith103]

Last episode we were doing something similar. Today I'm launching!

[@william6526]

What a great day I was hoping I'd be around to see my two favorite people back on Florence sailing once again. Now for more great videos of all the wonderful places you are going to. I wish you would sail up the pacific coast and visit oregon and then north to Canada and Alaska. That would be a epic trip. I can wish can't I. God bless ,stay safe and always love each other unconditionally. Cheers.

[@chrismalkin4070]

Fantastic to be back on the water, Matt and Amy. Congratulations. You are both legends!

[@nooneanybodyknows7912]

Your smiles speak volumes. Florence is more beautiful than ever. Thanks for sharing. Happy Memorial Day weekend. 🇺🇸

[@Tomm9y]

I like how you describe how having the mast stepped again transforms how you feel when you step aboard. Good to see you re-launched, Florence looking great, and by the sounds of it some great projects completed. I can't imagine what it feels like to not have career or family demands, and for both of you to be free to refit a boat and sail.

[@acptelford1307]

Far more inspirational and entertaining than all other sailing channels. Teamwork really does make the dream work 👍

[@jonathansmith8691]

Well done guys. Your incredible hard work and commitment really shows in a beautiful looking boat. Your smiles are different when on Florence and it is a delight to see. Beaming like Cheshire cats! Am so looking forward to you sharing your next adventures. Stay safe and take care.

[@thebermudaangle9958]

🎉🎉🎉Wow!! Completed in 6 months! I'm watching a few refits that have been taking years, so well well done you two!! Can't wait to see you out on that beautiful big blue ocean again where you belong...😊🎉🎉🎉

[@Who.is.Clinton]

Guys this was a great journey on the dry, and now back on the water. Florence is looking sooo crisp, new. Well done!

[@patriciamurray5189]

Hello...I am so excited for you! Happy launch day! Job well done! 💕

[@dalsie105]

I'm so glad you have given Florence a makeover and not taken the route of so many of these youtubers that sail around the world and taken the offer of a new boat from some boat company to advertise their boats I will mention no names. I would love to see the Old Sea dog do the same with his boat. Florence has served you well and taken care of you, I'm sure she feels that of all the owners she's had you two being her best owners. I know she's your baby, and thanks for not dumping her after all she's done. Personally, I would have looked into restoring her cooker just to keep it original, but I'm sure the new one will be better . I know the tender was a gift from Amy's dad, but I definitely would have looked into something a bit safer considering where you are going on your next adventure. Watching you two, I know land under your feet is not as good as water. I'm looking forward to you three back on the move. Thanks for entertaining me, and thanks for not binning Florence she's just as much a star ❤

[@sausage5849]

The boat looks gorgeous as does Amy. And Matt's not looking too shabby either 🙂

[@michaellau5645]

Love this channel! Congratulations on getting Florence launched!

[@johnhanson5943]

You make it all look so easy. A great old-fashioned team and partnership! Congratulations on finishing the harder parts of the refit.

[@daviddelrosario828]

Florence looks so beautiful. You two are amazing! I love you channel Aloha from Hawaii

[@kgson8311]

Can’t quite believe seeing Florence sailing the familiar Solent waters having watched her sail around the world with you guys. What an amazing story you guys have. Really looking to seeing you sail around the UK. Great channel.

[@davidhornby7750]

You have done an amazing job , Florence looks fantastic.

[@dennisrobinson4588]

Cheers to you and happy sailing! It is always good to be back at sea.

[@jaywinters2483]

Yea,.. I love Matt & Amy. My ancestors left Yorkshire in 1608 as Englishmen living in America. I’m an American but England is, still & always will be, our mother country.

[@pauldent7067]

Good to see The Flow and crew back in the groove🙂

[@lazzj4995]

I was excited just watching you unwrap the new oven so can’t imagine how thrilled you were. Boat is looking fabulous. Home Sweet Home

[@KarelRode]

Well done to you two. Yes, hard work pays off and nice people like you deserve to take the next step in your adventures.

[@michaelbacon55]

Wow…I was getting a bit emotional watching Florence coming out of the shed. Hmm She looks fantastic. Well done.

[@julesswales1535]

Massive congrats guys, how exciting. Florence looks gorgeous for her next adventure with you. As always this video is a piece of art xx

[@pauldyson6921]

Congrats guys on a big achievement in just 6 months 👏

[@lorihutchinson9485]

Well done. So much work and the end is near.

[@gavinjones8132]

Great to see Florence back in the water, great job guys!! Enjoy😊

[@davidmontgomery1016]

Florence is looking very smart. You have done a great job so far. I'm looking forward to the future adventures.

[@patriciathorp4911]

Congratulations. I'm delighted for you both 👏👏👏. You'll find you've got a new burst of energy to get the job finished and get sailing asap. Florence looks fabulous. I so happy you've got new modern techi stuff for your new adventure...which I can't wait for😂. All the best. 💚

[@murphyrp01]

Well done guys Florence really does look great. A credit to you both. Always good to see nice and competent people doing this.

[@BornInOz]

Great to see you guys back on the water again. Fantastic job refitting Florence, she looks amazing. Looking forward to the next set of adventures.

[@michaelkante490]

An unforgetable Moment full of joy; Great JOB; Great Moment. Best wishes forever, where ever you go.

[@humblestever24]

You Florentines! All that done in six months. It's a mere pit-stop. You worked hard, you worked smart, you worked tidy and you worked four moves ahead. Had a feeling no diesel would enjoy sitting for that time even a good one like your Nanni (or was it Yanmar; they're both good). Good luck with the finishing touches. From the Antipodes - the warm sunny one.

[@davethemmp]

As a solo sailor I can really appreciate how well you two work as a team, ❤ keep sailing guys the boat looks great.

[@georgehockaday7584]

Y'all work so well together. A ton of work done, great job. Dee and Deb

[@harrybosch5720]

That's an amazing effort guys. Good on you both.

[@geoffb3240]

Looks beautiful (and practical) - fantastic work you two!

[@peterasacker5948]

cONGRATS KIDS...WELL DONE

[@bobbebbington5356]

I will be glad to follow your new adventures

[@daveandrew8845]

Credit to you both. Entertaining and great content. Hope you continue to enjoy your adventures together.

[@johnbosworth777]

Wow...Florence looks amazing back on the water. You have both given her a completely new lease of life and I cant wait for your new adventures to begin

[@SailingSteelSapphire]

Yay. So good to see you back afloat! And Florence looks so shiny and new!!

[@tomst9417]

Wonderful to see you both at the helm sailing Florence. You did a lot of hard work on the re-fit and Florence is in "ship shape"!

[@rob3942]

Great that you`re sailing again. Florence looks like a new ship. Top job. We love her too and love to see real sailors like you two in your happy place. Top job again Go well

[@chrisnegele6875]

The best and my favourite you tube sailing channel and I watch a lot. So happy to see you back in the water. Looking forward to your upcoming adventures.

[@bubbleobill267]

Six months is a pretty quick refit. Well done beautiful people!.

[@sailingsheriff3349]

Amazing job people and still full of life and excitement. Such a positive attitude to all your work, journeys, and going forward. Looking to join again from my comfort zone as you embark on your next journey. Florence is looking really good and fitting for your up and coming adventures

[@silsa3403]

Hello Florence crew, you both have done a pretty good work, congratulations! Now enjoy Florence, you deserve It!

[@pieterbaasje]

I've been watching you two for years. What a wonderful team you make, and your boat is amazing ! Love your videos and hope for many other episodes to come !

[@beasawade6032]

Looking amazing after all the hard work you did for all those months, you must be feeling proud and happy to b on the water again

[@Itsp3rsonal]

Well done awesome to see ya back on the water

[@ianbell5611]

Congratulations on getting back out sailing. Watching you raise the genoa and seeing it flapping in the breeze it appeared that Florence was chaffing at the bit and raring to go... Amy and Matt the glowing smiles on your faces tells just how happy you guys are out sailing again with Florence. Cheers

[@terryandhope]

You are such a good team. Envious of your youth and your ability to do the things you want to do. Sucks to get old!

[@alanparlane8493]

You have a fantastic job ! Congratulations to you both

[@Grahamcracker6366]

She looks awesome!

[@andrewbradford5028]

Lot of time and hard work invested, but def beats having to work for a living lol😊

[@jlsinchina]

You guys don't stop. Great work!!

[@NickSmith-lm2nl]

This is fantastic. Many congratulations! Love your videos

[@mattw785]

This looks like a brand new boat and for all intensive purposes it is!

[@sensor6101]

Congrats! You guys look so happy ;-)

[@ingriddoorn1201]

I am so happy for you both, I felt the emotions just as you did when Florence got back in the water…..

[@brendahennessey1415]

Yeah…..🎉. Beautiful boat, beautiful couple and beautiful adventures ahead ‼️👍😎