Landfall in BRAZIL | Sailing Florence Ep.141

[@peyo31]

I think you're one of the best sailing channels on YT at the moment. No BS, no drama and no million $$ catamaran, this is all about sailing, travelling, hiking and enjoying. Authentic. Thank you for these great videos.

[@earthangel8730]

And no dogs or babies!

[@eddiestorey9633]

I found them in their early stage of this adventure. I have PTSD and find both Matt and Amy have very calming voice. It one of the few things I can watch without being trigger. They are awesome

[@julianbatcheler9970]

Matt & Amy have been one of three channels who have inspired me to do the same. Hard to get organized and get away… but I’m working on it.

[@sailingmoonshadow3169]

@@julianbatcheler9970 I agree, in fact. I've followed M&A since the early days (I was even one of the early "star patrons" when they had so few that they used to read them out. Of course, they have far more now, and deservedly so!). I managed to finally get away this year and Moon Shadow is currently in Gran Canaria waiting to cross to the Caribbean in January. You never know I may even get to meet them in person there before they head back to the UK 🤞

[@julianbatcheler9970]

@@sailingmoonshadow3169 cool :)

[@jamesgraham6122]

I've sailed over a good deal of this planet, partly as a professional skipper.. I'm compelled to say.. this is the only .. The Only.. series of videos that I've sat and 'Binge Watched'.. your presentation is low-key.. resisting drama, informative.. and I have to say.. a good deal kindlier to some of your locations than I would have been ! £65 per night to anchor ! Not to have a night in a secure marina with all facilities.. or even a secure mooring buoy.. just to anchor! I began my long distance sailing back when it was a novelty for the local inhabitants to see a boat not carrying nets.. Certainly you enjoy some advantages.. I still use my sextant, just to keep in practice.. most have converted them into table lamps :)

[@mstp69ify]

My most beloved sailing channel

[@william6526]

Out of all the sailing channels I watch on utube your channel is absolutely the very best. The videos are so real without all the drama or staged events. To sum it up it's so real and not phony. The only thing that makes me sad is the thought of you reaching England in a short time and all the amazing scenes and adventures will be sadly over. Maybe you both will find being back in civilization is not for you and you will start another trip around the world. Thankyou for all the great entertainment and a chance to see the world through your lives. God bless and safe travels on the last legs of your fantastic adventure. Lol

[@nooneanybodyknows1321]

You capture the sea like no other. I watched it again for a second time on a larger screen this morning. While friends of the YCA have received their awards, don't fret. Your storytelling and cinematography are superior. Being popular in skimpy (at best) swimwear is for views, content be damned. Thank you for sharing your beautiful art.

[@edrussell7960]

I agree, I quit watching so many channels because of skimpy bikinis. Once you get past them there is no substance to the vlogs. I get it, skin means views but I want to see adventures and travel.

[@blackthornhealing]

Your camerawork keeps getting better and better. Love the footage of the waves. Thanks for sharing

[@mikegriffin6994]

Stunning camerawork, beautiful images and views. well done to you both. Safe travels.

[@michakj4994]

What to say to the Great sailors and explorers of the ocean sailing. I love you. No words to find to thank you for the opportunity of learning Earth's fiscal geography, and to admire your stories told every two weeks in words, by photos, and accompanied with appropriate music. You are becoming better people each and every day during your voyage. Your love is greater every day. Why is it worth to circumnavigate the Earth on Florence? If you have had any doubt about it before, follow Matt and Amy's voyage on their beautiful boat. Thank you and continue safe sailing! - Michał

[@marianeriga3759]

Hi, I am Brazilian and I LOVED this video. My husband and I just bought a sailing boat and we are looking forward to have this amazing experiences. Thank you for sharing this moments, amazing videos :)))). Mariane

[@lcthen1690]

Thanks Amy and Matt for bringing us to another amazing destination of this beautiful planet.

[@graemeday4195]

I thoroughly and honestly look forward to every episode. We'll done you two x

[@C_C_SEA]

Always superior videography. Y'all get the epic sea-state shots that "no-one else" gets (nearly every YT sailing channel "cannot" get). Well done y'all ✨🏆✨

[@theeclecticnest5343]

It's always such a wonderful surprise to get a notification from your channel!

[@dadthegrappler4125]

Love your videos! Authentic. Informative. Beautiful. Thank you. Keep up the good work.

[@thatflightsimguy]

Another Incredible video guys! Have you ever thought about letting us into your lives a bit more? I'd love to know more about Matt and Amy. Your dreams, fears, insecurities, history, how you met, life long plans, where you grew up, your family etc! I just realised I spend 20 minutes watching you everywhere for years and I know nothing about you other than that you sail! Of course, I appreciate not everyone wants to share their whole life on KZbin :)

[@ardourallen3799]

That new 360deg camera on a stick has been a wonderful enjoyment improvement (in addition to the excellent imagery you presented all along). Of course, it has its specific uses, like your shots while sailing the dinghy. Shots that would have take another camera person or drone before now. But it is how you edit and present your adventures which is the crowning achievement, making this my favorite bluewater sailing channel on KZbin.

[@777rogerf]

I agree. The wise men of Java say that we humans each have an inner animal in our spiritual makeup.. If so, you must be part dolphin in order to capture the sights, sounds and exhilaration of plying and surfing the the waves, and I must have an inner dolphin because of the way your videos trigger intense memories of my sail-surfing days.long ago. Many thanks.

[@corujariousa]

Fernando de Noronha is a paradise but you'll not get much sense of what Brazil can offer unless you visit multiple cities in different regions. The country is very large and diverse. Beautiful and with welcoming people everywhere. And the food... 😋

[@edl617]

I have cousins who live in Brazil. But not in the cities. They have lived in the countryside near the coast for 3 generations now. They don’t like the city. Make that 4 generations going on 5

[@corujariousa]

@@edl617 From what you state, I can imagine a very small rural city. Not a place many people, especially younger ones, would choose to live in.

[@lavagnolli]

Beautiful!!!! the party was to celebrate their 519th "birthday"

[@secretsquirrel6308]

In 1977, a friend was shipwrecked after his S/V sank in a storm off Brazil. I forget which island but you're in the area. It was five months before he saw another boat. He was the only one who survived. He tied a five strand monkey fist around his ankle in remembrance of his mates. He sware he'd never remove it.

[@jwph610]

Mine too. Inspirational couple. ❤

[@yvonnekneeshaw2784]

Superior photography and beautiful couple ❤️🇨🇦

[@ende421]

I love that you can sail your dinghy!

[@roadboat9216]

Wonderful crossing. Beautiful port. Thanks. A tip on oily tuna like skip jack or Bonita. As soon as you catch it. Tie a line around it’s tail, cut off it’s head and hang over the side just above the waterline. This will drain the excess blood that makes this fish strong flavored. I then after a wile cube it and pan sear it with garlic and butter. Yum!

[@marlussilvestre3389]

Hilarious and cool at the same time. I'm here living in your native country watching you visiting mine. I love your life style and this channel.

[@mattandtamsin]

“Thank you for the music” ❤

[@jamesstovich9724]

Have a good weekend guys!

[@Anmeteor9663]

Nice honest look at the island from cost conscious cruisers. Beautiful place and a short visit looks well worth the money.

[@Xl8tor241]

just recently stumbled across this channel and I must say that I am throughly enjoying every bit of your travels. Very authentic and open, your camera work is second to none... Thank you for sharing your travels....

[@bill8784]

Beautiful island. Loved the dinghy sailing. Brilliant video.

[@SailingwithScott]

Your KZbin Sailing Channel is one of the best! Thank you for the entertainment.

[@scottb3774]

Thanks for the cameo. I feel famous now.

[@grahamselby3246]

You're videos are such a joy to watch. They are very well done. And they have a nice mix of sailing and exploring

[@vineetteames2209]

You two are the best! I appreciate your authenticity, presence and energy. So many sailing channels are just too performative for me.

[@mediaguy50]

I am as excited as you sound about reaching land and brazil is one on the best places to "land"

[@jimself8214]

I just noticed Amy's "giggle"! And to add to my continuing amazement, your videography is stunning! Please keep up the great work.

[@edl617]

Real explorers

[@MrMichaelcurran]

Brazil looks beautiful but expensive. 2k NM and you will be happy land, eat, swim, but what ya need, and lore importantly, RELAX! DEW NORTH!

[@georgeroach7499]

You are True Sailors, Love your videos.

Fantástico!

[@grahamemason9955]

Thank u again, great to see different parts of the world 👌

[@alexandersunter4899]

No! My most beloved sailing channel.

[@di3352]

Thanks for the video, it's amazing the adventures you have. :)

[@wh507]

Love your updates

[@rickkwitkoski1976]

Sailing... your vids are always good for that. Thank you.

[@thomasbeutler4709]

we have been at fernando de noronha in 1999 and its a verry beautiful Ilands.... love this place

[@julianbatcheler9970]

Still simply the best. Just too short and two weeks is a long wait.

[@robertnixon3816]

Another amazing place visited on your circumnavigation! Beautiful place! Stunning photography and music. Just a cut above!

[@209turtleboy]

Simply the best sailing content, you two are amazing. 🌬🌊⛵

[@Matthew-ut6ed]

Beautiful. Well done guys.

[@GavinAndJames_LifeAfloat]

Another great episode from our favourite sailors! It’s looks stunning there. You’re the first KZbinrs we started following a few years ago and have massively inspired us on our journey. We’ve just set off sailing the UK on our own, much smaller adventure.

[@SailingYachtFlorence]

Scotland can be just as beautiful when it is not raining, just not as warm ;-) Enjoy

[@Mar-vu9nx]

Wonderful, simple wonderful!! I'm Brasilian and get emotional

[@jimsargent7288]

guys what a wonderful video. I love the places you go. Looked so very inviting. Be safe I look forward to the next one.

[@stevemellor7989]

Amazing footage on an amazing journey!! Always waiting for the next episode.

[@marcelovendramini2071]

Welcome in Brazil my friends!

[@raytheron]

That sign, btw, said that taking small, medium-sized or large animals onto the beach is prohibited. They used the dog, horse and cow for illustrative purposes. The law applies to all the coastline of the state of Pernambuco, of which Fernando de Noronha forms part. The party was to celebrate the 519th anniversary of the discovery of the archipelago in 1503 by a private expedition organised and headed by the Lisbon merchant Fernão de Loronha, after whom the archipelago of 21 islands and isles is named. Yet another superb video! Thank you for sharing!

[@SailingYachtFlorence]

Thanks for the info Ray :-) 👍

[@phoenixreimagined]

You guys are our favorite YT channel. You guys are awesome!

[@JohnTaylor-bf6ll]

Fernando is not quite Brasil in miniature. It seems much more rocky than the thousands of miles of continuous sand with tropical foilage that I'm used to. Fernando is rich Brasilians playground (the 'Monte Carlo' of Brasil). A favourite beach custom is to put your deckchair a little bit actually in the lagoon water and have a caipirinha - I suppose you tried that drink, aided by the fact that i don't recall seeing any tidal difference all day. Checking in - yes, even tourists have to go for language lessons. I've met people who have never heard a foreign language spoken in their life, and believe that everyone in the world must be able to understand português. You've no idea the surprises I could tell you. The music you heard is "pagode" and I've seen people dancing to it, while waiting at the bus stop for their bus.!! Anyway, you're off now to Guyanne française - let's see how compares to places that you and I know. Happy sailing.

[@johnstranack835]

Definitely my favorite channels Many thanks

[@cathytodd3996]

Fabulous filming. Glad you enjoyed the stopover.

[@allistairneil8968]

We were not sure about the years of the islands birthday... Big sign in the background with 519 years written on it!!!

[@janetlloyd6307]

Another great video! Brought back memories of when we stopped there twenty years ago. Loved those dolphins too! It was April and rained quite a lot, but the surf was up and our son had a good time in those waves with some fellow cruisers. It was expensive then too and we didn’t stay long either. Looking forward to see where you are taking us next!

[@patrickjames1080]

Brilllllliant Florence - thanks for sharing 👍

[@SailingSteelSapphire]

Yay! It's always a great episode when we get to see The Machine in action. More please 🙂

[@chinoodin4735]

Cheers 🥂 good stop to catch your breath.

Welcome to Brasil!!

[@MK-gr9qz]

Holy sh*t , this is amazing, love your sailing little one...🤟🏋🏻‍♀️🤟

[@KarelRode]

It would be great to know a bit more about how your take on water and vitals on small stopovers like this!

[@SailingYachtFlorence]

We only bought a limited amount of fresh fruit and veg here, we stocked up with enough long life foods in South Africa to get us to the Caribbean as we knew that food would be much more expensive after we left South Africa.

[@barneyscott8634]

You pair are amazing cheers to you both

[@bobbebbington5356]

Glad you arrived safely. We have been shifting house so the fourthly video arrived unexpectedly. Be careful when near the Bermuda Triangle.

[@joserecart7480]

Beautiful place. If one day you plan to visit Patagonia, one of the few pristine places on the planet, count on me, it will be my pleasure to give you a hand!

[@SailingYachtFlorence]

It is on the list of future possibilities. We need to see if we can handle the cold first!

[@joserecart7480]

@@SailingYachtFlorence In the summer months, from December to March, it is not really cold!

[@vaughansamuelson6552]

Lovely views. Thank you, and we look forward to your next episode.

[@johanvanmiert2069]

Another great video!!!! Thnx! Keep sailing!

[@adrianhockey1571]

Well done again 👏🏼... can't wait for the next upload. Safe travels yall

[@georgehockaday7584]

great stop over

[@arnomuysson8532]

Absolutly stunning. Great sailing channel!

[@caseydeakins]

Yay, I'm second! Watching now!!!

[@mememe5231]

Great video! Thank you for sharing and all your effort!

[@Dreamtimesail]

Fantastic Episode guys. Your camera work and editing inspires us to work even harder on ours. Cheers!

[@dirkvandertoornvandertoorn4895]

Thanks for the video beautiful

[@smokingkippers1173]

I fancy calling in there. I'll save up.

[@andrewgodfrey6913]

Nice, I think you got lucky with the wave state in the Anchorage. Looks like a fun place to spend a couple days.

[@tonywrobleski5185]

Thanks

[@rexstiger6090]

Nicely done video. I enjoy your narration too.

[@howardkip99]

Nice video I am jealous , I did some cruising back in the 70s and 80's and on two different yachts attempted landfall on Fernando de naronha while heading North towards Europe from Brazil only to miss out due to the wind direction coming straight from the island and we didn't have the time to do the tacking required to make it. At least after seeing your video I now have a taste of what I missed out on all those years ago, thanks for the video,

[@mjcooke2sailingmostly]

I was there in 1985, crewing on a 34ft yacht, same route from Namibia and St Helena. I don't remember the charges then but sure it wasn't exorbitant. They were only just starting developing as a tourist destination as indeed were the Caribbean islands. Places like Prickly Bay, Grenada only having basic facilities and better for it. I hope you stopped at Atol das Rocas which was like some south Pacific reef.

[@hughburgess4168]

What a beautiful place! Pity it is so expensive! Filmed beautifully and story well told….again! The penny has just dropped that your videos are 2-3 months behind in time. I am guessing you are going to spend the winter in the Caribbean and push on to England in May? Thank you ⛵️

[@SailingYachtFlorence]

That is the plan, aiming to arrive home in England in September next year for a refit and then new sailing plans.

[@jmdibonaventuro]

Nice episode! I love the little baby boat / tender y’all have. The shots were the dolphins were amazing, and so was the whole island part of the video. Maybe while you’re in French Guyana you can stop and look at Korou Space Center. It would make the space nerd in me very pleased. Either way good episode and fair winds! -J

[@SailingYachtFlorence]

Thanks. We did stop in at Korou, that is coming up in a couple of episodes time :-)

[@jmdibonaventuro]

@@SailingYachtFlorence Oh wow! Won’t be able to wait for that one! The lesser-known spaceports of the world (Like San Marco, Korou, and Sutherland) always interested me. The footage from the episode will probably be wonderful.

[@Clover12346]

You should produce a photo book or calendar with the picture of you travels

[@mikekellaway8056]

Fernando de Noronha is intentionally kept expensive as a way of limiting tourism and protecting the diverse wildlife. It has some epic scuba dive sites, a shame you didn't get to see more of the marine life the island is home to.

[@deborahdoyle6743]

Great job, again.❤

[@jbhann]

Wow, £65 ($76.75) seems absorbingly expensive…especially for anchoring. Are most places free of charge when anchoring, or are places starting to charge for this now?

[@stephenburnage7687]

90.99% of anchorages are free, around the world. It is only when you anchor in national parks or similar, that charges arise.

[@andreacampione4491]

Saluti dalla Sicilia

[@bishopkinlyside8477]

Hi guys have you thought about what you going to do after finishing circumnavigating the world are you going to go to places that you love or just give up sailing which I don’t think you would Cliff from Logan city Queensland Australia from the big island

[@philipwright7186]

It looks a magical place, beautifully captured as usual. You really shouldn't head back to the UK, but 'do a' Moitessier - bear off on the home stretch and just keep going!

[@Tom-ln9ic]

First. Welcome back to the Americas.

[@nickjames1892]

Matt, after such long ocean voyages, give us some idea of what needs fixing now on Florence...or is she still 100%?

[@SailingYachtFlorence]

Hi Nick, we'll cover that in the episode after we reach mainland South America but that is another 1300 miles on from Fernando de Noronha. That will probably be ep.144

[@_FlyingScotsman_]

Hey Matt & Amy, I’ve been tuning in for a while, but this is my first comment/question. First and foremost, I follow about 8 sailing channels on KZbin and your cinematography is absolutely the best! Thanks for the great videos and the inspiration for me to strike out on my own sailing adventures. My question is this: What is the brand of your dinghy? I love the versatility of sailing or motoring, and it also looks as though it could be skulled if need be. Thanks again!

[@SailingYachtFlorence]

Here you go, a page on our blog all about our dinghy: sailwiththeflo.wordpress.com/our-dinghy/

[@_FlyingScotsman_]

@@SailingYachtFlorence Thanks for the speedy reply. That looks like a great option. Hopefully I’ll see you in the Caribbean soon.

[@MrRourk]

Almost done with the circumnavigation

[@willgregor4392]

Where do you keep your hard dinghy on deck? Is that on a pain?

[@robertlafferry3455]

Yep log on m8s