Preparing for a MONTH AT SEA | Crossing the INDIAN OCEAN | Sailing Florence - Ep.102

[@Chris-be1fo]

The most under rated channel on KZbin. Bon voyage. ⛵️

[@julianbatcheler9970]

Totally agree. And one of the few sailing channels that’s interesting and real and not filled with BS.

[@IanB22]

Right???!! What a solid - must watch channel!

[@same.5564]

You guys deserve 1.0M followers...

[@earthangel8730]

You are both top notch sailors! Your attention to important details is outstanding. Well done!

[@mosca3289]

The abandon ship checklist is a great idea. Aviation style 👍🏻

[@papajeff5486]

It’s so good of you to share this part of your voyage. This is great advice for anyone buying a yacht and preparing for a long trip. I absolutely love your modesty, and do it yourself work. It gives me courage, making me think maybe this is not just an impossible dream. Texas

[@owenjeynes8248]

I haven't sailed to Seychelles but it is honestly one of my favourite places on earth. My grandmother was born there and it feels like my home and the home of everybody who visits

[@vernholmes7940]

Great instructional video on the many things you need to consider before undertaking such a voyage. I look forward to the videos to come. Fair winds and following seas!

[@robinhodgkinson]

You guys obviously put a lot of thought, time and effort into these videos. Thank you!

[@dawnfoor579]

I have so much respect for you two. Pray God continues to bless your adventures! Thank you for sharing!

[@MrRourk]

A big crossing! Exciting stuff. You have almost done the whole circle of our Earth now.

[@rainfinger]

The Indian Ocean was the best passage we ever did, circumnavigating in the 1980s. You guys will ace this, because of your incredible teamwork!

[@susanokane5209]

A very thorough preparation with extremely limited resources. The gas refill was genius.

[@trinadecker657]

Fair Winds and Following Seas!

[@gabibls792]

Just a friendly tip: - When changing the oil filter, always fill it up with fresh oil before mounting it to the engine!

[@geoffpalmer6424]

A great video, showing the work that goes into your preparation. Looking forward to the next one and the story of your voyage across the Indian Ocean. Fair winds.

[@pataulson]

Great episode; clear, concise and laden with useful info. Thank you!

[@Government-EconomicsTeacher]

We soo appreciated these videos bc If we ever sail it helps us learn from those who have gone before. My hubby is a contractor so super handy and I know he can learn to fix just about anything even though boats aren't anything he is familiar with. These are the videos he will rely on if we make the leap :)

[@hv7978]

I personally use a headset with a light on it (white/red). It points to where you're looking at. Very handy. It not only lets you see the things you want to see in the cockpit, but also travels with you if you need to go forward on deck.

[@ginfancher3760]

I Love your videos and am constantly amazed at the things I learn. I'm not a sailor but many years ago I had that dream. Mine was a smaller dream in most ways but my end result was basically impossible though my best friend and I were going to try. Our dream was to sail a teakwood yacht from Miami to the Florida Keys to shark fish with Jimmy Buffet (Google him, he's been our hero since 9th grade and I'm 64 now) That ain't happening lol. But the biggest lesson you've taught me is how a marriage is meant to be. I've been married 4 times and had any of them and I had been alone on a boat that long my husband would have gone missing while on his watch lol. I'd have to do it Before he did it to me! You guys are true inspiration on so many levels! Thank you and thanks for letting me kinda relive my dream that was supposed to happen in 2008 when our children were out of high school and 18.

[@ke6319]

Best of luck to you. Hope you make it safely

[@Tim8mit]

wishing you fair winds and following seas.....looking forward to following you across the Indian Ocean

[@andrewbalcombe1338]

A boat maintenance video that was actually very interesting. Thank you!

[@airbear9445]

My best wishes in your long-awaited endeavour!

[@nickbrown6457]

This is my most favourite channel on the whole of KZbin!

[@chriskirkman5425]

Ditto

[@AfricanFlightStar]

Great preparation process, thanks for sharing 👍🏻⛵️🙏🏻

[@solitadeleon8010]

Thank you for sharing with us your adventures and travel.

[@matthewlawson884]

Very thorough preparation and useful reminder for others in a similar situation. Well done and thank you.

[@bdphourde]

In all the episodes of MANY sailing channels I watch, yours is the first I've see that covers the "long voyage planning preparation"! And you have covered it so well and thoroughly! I am really inpressed! I'm not really surprised though as every episode stands out in some way or another. Your viewers are really fortunate!

[@mikefalke6005]

How much I appreciate your videos ! I am learning skills that you make easy to follow up. Good luck to your crossing , thank you!

[@ThePottski]

I always enjoy your videos, it will be great to see you on the move again!

[@papajoe6254]

Wow I found this episode to be one of your most interesting and important to the realization that a 3000 mile trip is no light matter to undertake, and best to be prepared for everything and anything that might come your way. I look forward to your next episode.

[@Riverboat374]

God be with you guys on your passage.

[@ColoradoGal1651]

Safe travels!

[@Phil-dj6co]

Good Luck Guys fantastic show 🥇

[@rusrus29]

What a lovely couple!! Great content... Thankyou x

[@brrraaaapp8502]

Excellent episode - as real as it gets. Your camerawork and editing is always amazing. Fair winds.

[@nealeburgess6756]

Florence is looking good! Nice work, and interesting to see your preparations, especially with no supporting infrastructure.

[@southerncross86]

GREAT WORK IN SECURING PREPAREDNESS, AWESOME

[@Mesozoic_mammal]

When you are in the Seychelles make sure to check out La Digue, it is a beautiful small island with hardly any cars. It is worth to get a guide for a jungle tour. And in Praslin (the second largest island) we would recommend Anse Lazio, a wonderful beach. :-)

[@joelevy750]

Great attention to detail especially your safety and emergency equipment prep work.. Looking forward to to the crossing.

[@DavidKirwanirl]

One of my favourite channels! Will be following along you two and Florence

[@sal_e._mander5151]

With your attention to detail, watching boat repairs you two do is very interesting. Keep up the good work.

[@888arnie]

I have learned a great deal from both of you. Well done!

[@donanderson2264]

You guys really do a great job of portraying the side of cruising life as it needs to be portrayed. There will be a lot of newbies joining the cruising world when the pandemic is over. They are already spending a lot of energy to get out there. I fear that newbies will be a taxing element in the cruising world due to big dreams and limited experience. I look forward to and always enjoy your videos.

[@bintorodibyoseputro4791]

Appreciating your visit to Sumatra, Indonesia. Wish your next passages good luck !

[@Dobbo314]

I like the project videos. So please do video more in the future.

[@lawnitenisa2680]

thank you for using Pertamina Dex! 😊

[@budawang77]

You sure have to be thorough and meticulous if you want want to long passages safely. Good stuff.

[@nicholaskouyoumdjian9392]

Love the video. Very interesting and well filmed.

[@chinoodin4735]

Glad to catch your update before running across Indian Ocean. Your efficiencies have served you well through many of unexpected events. Wind can change anytime! Thanks for sharing your adventure. The moments recorded have been most enjoyable, inspiring to all who have acquainted themselves with Florence and her crew. Wish you well as you venture on, stay safe. Looking forward to seeing that first anchorage beyond the horizon. Cheers 🥂

[@guy.h]

Thanks for sharing this - it's all very interesting & useful. Look forward to next week & of course the adventures ahead

[@michakj4994]

Great to meet you again! Watch you and listen to your story. Thank you for releasing this video.

[@jaywinters2483]

Preventative maintenance is everything.

[@OoiBeng-o5z]

Excellent, please have more videos on preparations, navigation, weather and sea current.

[@digitalcanvas4444]

Awesome information. Saving this for review before my 1st passage. Thanks you two!

[@arterrebuck7233]

The July /aug Indian Ocean Pilot charts look like the best chance of favourable winds will be between 10deg to 20 deg south , Have a great voyage !

[@elroncubano]

Thanks for sharing Safe sailing

[@EnglishLawyer]

Guys.As you know I think you two are wonderful and present a great show. Just had a question and a comment. Question: Since the weather seems so good, why don't you carry antifouling so that you can careen her on a lovely beach. One side each tide as the ye olde pirates used to do? Yeah hindsight. LOL. Secondly: This is a great tip. I owned a 47' motorsailer. 47 feet long, 12'6' wide and she drew 5'10. Big underwater area. Full length keel like a fishing boat. How to clean her bottom in a bay? Well after much fanning about, I bought a household plunger which allowed me to stay under water with my scuba and I was able to attach the plunger, use a brush which would push me away from the hull but the plunger would keep me in place and then slide the plunger along the hull and I was able to do her within an hour with very little effort and minimal use of air.

[@Echobase71]

Good thinking with the Nutella in the life raft 👍🏻

[@ABeriault]

Impressive and well done! Cant wait to follow you across

[@Thomas-eu6fj]

Your theme music is just beautiful ❤️ Very interesting video 👍 Every minute of it 😊

[@Matthew-ut6ed]

Great job, Matt and Amy. I just love your attention to detail and your knowledge of what it takes. I can sense your excitement to be moving again after so long stuck in lockdown. And when you hit the Seychelles get some diving in. You'll find clearer waters there than what you had in Indonesia! Wish I was there doing the passage with you. Fair winds and a following sea...

[@reloadncharge9907]

Excellent episode! Thx, fair winds Andrew

[@silviofontana5144]

stay safe guys

[@itemgamers7762]

Nice presentation

[@jasonchamberlin1532]

Loved the video and the boat jobs section was actually very interesting. Definitely be interested in seeing more of that side - Sailing Fair Isle have 2 separate collections of videos, technical videos and travelogue videos which seems to work well

[@judebug329]

Wow. I found you at the very start of “That which shall not be named.” I’ve only see you in this one section of the world. Looking forward to seeing your passage ahead!

[@Chebab-Chebab]

Watch the other videos.

[@chriskirkman5425]

Again good stuff. Very proud of you both.

[@woonkamer5206]

Great video! The bit of info I missed was checking how full the gas bottles are. Overfilling is very dangerous; you wouldn’t be the first to pop your boats deck off in the middle of the ocean with an overheated and overfilled gas bottle. Using a simple fish weighing spring to check how much gas you added to a bottle is a pretty fool proof way to do it. Good luck with the crossing!

[@SailingYachtFlorence]

Our gas bottles also have over pressure release valves, so they will vent off some gas if it expands too much, they are all stored in lockers which are ventilated and drain overboard. We generally only fill them to 2/3 but have more bottles for the reason you mention.

[@IceglacierArnar]

I am back watching. Took a break from travel video's

[@Johndadiver]

“Trusty Stick”- gauges can lie (inaccurate) but sticks never lie

[@immostlyharmless]

At the end of the video, Amy somewhat apologized for a video about maintenance. Compared to other channels, you show very little maintenance, to the point that the viewer starts thinking: "Matt and Amy must have the perfect boat!". So, it was nice to see the two of you engaged in some maintenance! (Agreed, though, that the passage planning will be more interesting!) Fair winds and following seas!

[@philgray1023]

Learned a couple of things from this. Good to see your level of detail. Thank you for the video.

[@garyshoulders4030]

All the best of luck with your passage.. from Opua NZ

[@MrBernie101]

Hi both, what an excellent video. We could all take a leaf out of your book regarding maintenance and pre-planning, not because WE are crossing oceans, but just maybe doing a season's serious sailing, well offshore. NB, just a little tip, when cleaning the bottom of the boat, whether snorkeling or using SCUBA gear, tying a rope completely around the boat, so that you can anchor yourself and gain some purchase, can be of great help. Do you have a cast off date yet, and, do you stow your anchor or leave it on the prow? Kind Regards, Barnacle Bern SY Cadbri

[@murrayisabeth1897]

Great video guy's! The hard work and attention to detail on your safety is spot on. We look forward to watching your epic adventure. May you have fair winds and calm seas.

[@cruisepassion2918]

great videos, thanks for sharing

[@franktartan6808]

Thanks for another great video!! ......take me with you!!!!!!!

[@normansufrin207]

Hey guys. I’m so pleased for you being able to sail away across the Indian Ocean. Looking forward to your next vid

[@mikehortin9964]

For hard to reach grease nipples consider adding grease lines: small diameter hydraulic hose to somewhere more convenient with a grease nipple on the end.

[@andyjamesable]

As always a really excellent video .. well done guys ..

[@whitebeltforlife]

I really like your videos

[@Oceans_Sail]

Really great video - a helpful reminder of some of the things we need to think about - although journey prep, it emphasises again the old sailing adage that sailing is the art of travelling very very slowly to a new destination in order to repair your boat! 95% of sailing is work, frustration, discomfort ….and contrary to popular images most of the time is spent chasing wind not avoiding it. But when that 5% happens….oh my oh my….it all makes perfect sense! Thanks for these great vids!

[@edl617]

Blue lite works well too. Easier to read with

[@j.j.breland1164]

☀️🌴👣🍷 Jacksonville Florida

[@geniexmay562]

Always learn so much from your vids. Thank You ....... : )

[@dakardad1]

Sweaty, covered in bilge grime, your still cute as hell. Lucky guy.

[@MrBernie101]

Amy is rather lovely too, John 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@meh4743]

This by far my most favorite channel. May God Bless and protect you on your next voyage. We will keep you in our prayers.🙏

[@cnc75adventures49]

They make hoses that extend your grease cert for remote greasing hard to reach spots they use them on heavy equipment all the time you could have it right on the edge the lazaret opening 👍👍

[@krcb197]

Must be a serious job as the Xyratex T-shirt has come out

[@SailingYachtFlorence]

For the REALLY serious jobs it is the xyratex New Day t-shirt...

[@alfy1269]

Looking forward to seeing your trip. Something to watch out for with oil filters, even if the spin on, there can be subtle differences with the porting plate, just check that it looks the same and doesn't restrict flow. Cheers

[@Boediprasetya]

Terimakasih / Thank you for stopping in Indonesia, sorry if a lot of bad things like jerycan fuel were taken by people on the island of Nias, waiting a long time to process immigration documents and maybe also looking for spare parts that are hard to find...maybe if you were in a bigger city it would be easier. A smart solution for filling gas by turning the gas bottle upside down and hanging it on a tree. Good luck for U Crossing the INDIAN OCEAN, keep safe and healthy.... I'm waiting for videos during the next trip Salam.....

[@SailingYachtFlorence]

Thanks, We found the people of Indonesia to be some of the kindest and most friendly in the world. We loved our time there and the people that we met. Some things are difficult in any country and by all accounts the bureaucracy has got and is getting better/easier. M&A

[@Boediprasetya]

@@SailingYachtFlorence keep safety. Keep healthy. Selamat Berlayar

[@jaimesan3119]

Hey guys! Why did you not go to Sri Lanka and India on your way in the Indian Ocean? Any particular reason to consider? Thanks for showing us so much!

[@GreatOutDoorWorldofMines]

Idk what the time gap is on your uploads. Perhaps youre already across the Indian, That being said, this is a hell of a story you are living. I have lived in isolation before, and faced hardships that mother nature stirs into our lives, best of luck and sending vibes to help you laugh in the face of adversity! What an adventure! Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@tarbaby6571]

Enjoyed Thankyou

[@sebastianjoseph396]

I iNvite myself to your wedding when you both are back in the UK 😂

[@derrymic]

Hi guys what about the safety glasses !! Very well done nevertheless.

[@retiredinbali9565]

You would think that after all of these years there would be an easier way to apply caulk than a messy caulking gun. It seems that you end up scraping away and throwing out more than half of the caulk that was just applied.

[@harryfritter8266]

I learned something new. I always thought a seacock was a type of chicken

[@paulkopp3634]

A strip of 2” gaffer tape around glass bottles prevents clinking .