SAILOR'S EMOTIONAL RETURN after 7 years at sea | Sailing Florence Ep.171

Sailing back to the exact point we left the UK 7 years ago to sail around the world brought forth a lot of emotions. Coupled with meeting family for the first time in 6.5 years, and visiting stunning anchorages on England's South Coast, it was an emotional return.
We have been sailing around the world for 7 years after setting off from England in 2016 on board our 37ft sail boat Florence. Join us as we share the highs, lows, and challenges of travelling around the world by boat, Sailing offshore across the Oceans and exploring remote locations with our own little tiny house. Boat life out at sea on the ocean and off the grid.
You can also follow us via our blog at www.sailwiththeflo.wordpress.com
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00:00 - Sailing Around the World emotional return
06:50 - Stepping ashore exactly where we left from Coverack
12:47 - Meeting family for the first time in 6.5 years
14:38 - Sailing the South Coast to Chapmans Pool anchorage
23:02 - Homecoming next time
#sailing #ocean #sailingaroundtheworld #circumnavigation #sailingyachtflorence #boatlife #boatlifestyle #yachtlifestyle #syflorence #sailingdoublehanded #dolphins #atlanticcrossing
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Green Acres - www.hooksounds.com - Licenced
Mellow Horizon - www.hooksounds.com - Licenced
Emotional Love Scenes - www.hooksounds.com - Licenced
Delta Blues - www.hooksounds.com - Licenced
Dreamland - www.hooksounds.com - Licenced
Ambient - www.hooksounds.com - Licenced

[@SailingYachtFlorence]

Thank you all for the amazingly kind and positive comments, not just on this video but also throughout the year, they really do make a difference to inspire and motivate us to keep on filming and editing. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas wherever you are. We'll see you again in the homecoming video which will be up in the new year. Best Wishes Matt and Amy

[@artsmith103]

And a Wonderful Merry Christmas and happy New Year to both of you and family!! I'm starting search for minimally adequate drone to be used with sailboat meaning confident recovery is critical. What did you choose or reccomend? Anyone familiar if Holy Stone HS720G is up to the task?

[@stephenburnage7687]

There are dozens of YT sailing channels but there is only one you. Congratulations, guys!

[@linf525]

Just exquisite from start to finish. Not only have you perfected your sailing skills, but you have become top professional videographers during your seven year voyage! It has been a privilege to follow your channel!

[@garyr1522]

Perfectly put.

[@jaywellington9904]

Congratulations on a remarkable journey!!! Also, thank you very much for taking us all along for the ride. You both are enjoyable people to listen to and your videography is superb!! Looking forward to more of your adventures! 😃

[@chriskirkman5425]

Sensational.

[@rugbyunionhitman]

Anybody else cutting onions? Congratulation on your huge achievement. I thoroughly enjoyed following your adventures. Hopefully there will be many more to come.

[@mattw785]

This is an adventure that 99,9% of people will NEVER take. Kudos.

[@basebrown]

RTW sailors posses a feeling for beauty, the courage to take risks, the discipline to tell the truth and the capacity for sacrifice.

[@bencompton799]

You can never know how many people you have thrilled with your adventures. And you can never know the love that has been sent to you in thanks and well-wishing. Welcome home.

[@SamRalls-ti1be]

I really enjoy your channel. You never overdramatize, and, you work together, and rely on each other to get through situations as they arise. I'm not a sailor .... and will never be, but, your approach to working together and solving problems as they arise, is amazing. Wishing you safe and continued adventures. You're truly a team, of, about and for each other.

[@stevemellor7989]

What a beautiful journey!! As a 65 year old Dad, I was quite emotional watching the two of you set foot on your home grounds again. I am very proud of you guys. You have blessed me from the very start. And, Amy your Dad is very proud of you too. Thank you for the wonderful years!!

[@nooneanybodyknows7912]

Coming full circle to the open arms of family, friends, and homeland! Bravo on your major accomplishment. Amy, your Dad is always with you. Thank you for sharing your lives the past seven years. I'm honored every episode with your cinematic excellence orchestrated to perfection. 👏👏👏👏👏

[@kb1flr]

There is no channel I would start over from the beginning and watch the whole way through -except yours! Your videos are amazing as are the two of you. Congratulations on your homecoming!

[@miperac]

KZbin is plentiful on sailing channels, but no one with your aesthetic sense and style: you 2 are just unique.

[@Bigfish300]

Remarkable. Welcome home... Just a spin around the block ended seven years later... Brilliant photography, very good voice overs and always a pleasure to watch

[@freddywulf2024]

You gave me the proper chills talking about Amy's Father and brought me to tears... I am sure her Father is well aware and in fact, showed you the way to safe harbor and the completion of your circumnavigation...and will manifest that in some unexpected event to come. Thanks so much for sharing your adventures with us. You 2 are legends!

[@RobLittleuk]

“Life changing” is perhaps an understatement but not just for you two. Those of us who have followed you have also been affected - some like me have tried to do something different in our own little way, others have just enjoyed the “ride”. You are a wonderful couple - wonder how many litres of tears were spilled by your emotional narrative. Thank you both for sharing your lives with us all and hope you can get a few days rest over Christmas 🤗🤗 🎄🎄

[@harriehartel8151]

the most interesting and beeautifull presented sailing adventures around the world. many congrats from a dutchy. (still sad about Brexit)

[@BellaEstelleFans]

Congratulations lovely to see, what a journey .Amy was my team leader at princes trust. I lost my dad January my best friend. Amy's Dad would be so proud that is for certain

[@twentyrothmans7308]

Even though I didn't know Amy's father, I think of him every time that I see that ingenious wee boat, designed and built with love. There can be no higher tribute to a remarkable engineer. Welcome home, and merry Christmas.

[@papajeff5486]

Okay, crying like a baby, real tears, whewwww…. I have grown so fond of you two. May God be with you. From East Tennessee.

[@chriskirkman5425]

So true, same emotions from port macquarie nsw Australia. Very proud of you both. Again thanks for your advise when you were stuck Indonesia all those years ago. I never left Thailand but got home to Aussie.

[@paulohlstein2236]

1:27 Amy has not aged in seven years. She's a lucky woman.

[@dawnwise6727]

What an achievement so many congratulations and very emotional to see you back. We so enjoyed sailing back with you from Cowes. Happy Christmas to you both. S/V Wanderer Oyster 49 # 15

[@graemeday4195]

I know you've been home a while now, but a massive thank you for your vlogs. You've both done an amazing job and journey with style, grace, dignity and love. Your videography is amazing. I truly wish you a very Merry Christmas, a happy new year and I sincerely look forward to watching what you have planned for the future. Xxx

[@Chris97302]

Fun to be able to see the homecoming video. Excited to see what you have been up to since you have been home.

[@Life-Dreaming]

England looks beautiful, welcome home. Keep living & enjoying life. Godspeed from America. 💙🇺🇸💚👍😇

[@benb.4217]

Thank you so much for sharing your magnificent journey with your followers 🙏🌸

[@ingriddoorn1201]

Dear Amy, my heart goes out to you💔I can only imagine how difficult that must’ve been. But he is and always will be there in spirit💞 And Matt, how special to be able to hug your parents after such a long time💞💞 We can’t wait for the next video!

[@PNWwonder]

You two just had to make me cry! Beautiful journey. I can’t help but wish you would sail the PNW of the United States so I could visit you both, totally selfish!

[@robrussell5329]

You may have grown, but so have we, thanks to your stunning visuals of the world's oceans, inlets, and coastlines. I know the world better now than I did before discovering your channel.

[@sail83us]

Wow! Obviously a very emotional and significant time, and so beautifully set (film, music, editing) - absolutely lovely for this 1st time visitor. Welcome home!!

[@stevelambert7496]

Matt and Amy Congrats on completing your journey. I remember finding your channel you had just crossed the Atlantic and I knew little about KZbin or patreon and less about sailing. You guys provided many moments of relief from the reality of life. I always looked forward to florence Fridays. It was great to see how your productions improved over the years. I enjoyed all the places you've been, so thank you for sharing, and I am glad that I got to see you complete the journey

[@bitcoinbilly]

So much love for you guys, ive watched every video. Happy Christmas to you both and all your family

[@MondoRockable]

These episodes are cinematic masterpieces. Congratulations on your tremendous 7-year journey, and of course, getting back home! Cheers.

[@carlosdv]

Congratulations, you too! This is a remarkable achievement, and so beautifully documented too!

[@karlsteingall6832]

Well done guys, you are two incredible people! Lots of luck in your futures!

[@rileybri]

It just don't stop being amazing to see and experience with the two of you. I can't wait to see where you take us next.

[@Harrosan]

Never any BS but always all heart! You guys nailed the paring of music and videography as always. Back to basics and never any dramatization. One of the top sailing channels for sure out of them all.

[@MakingWaves-IsleOfMan]

It has been great following your journey over the years. I saw a bit of phone footage of your return, glad that you returned with a flotilla of supporters and can not wait to see your higher quality viewpoint of the day. If you head up the Irish Sea next year, you will pass my island and if time allows, it would be an honour to invite you ashore for a few hours or a few days to see the sights and learn some of the Celtic and Viking history, oh and our ice cream is glorious too 🙂 Nollick Ghennal as Blein Vie Noa (Merry Christmas and Happy New Year) to you both, Cair Vie (Fair winds) and I'll raise a glass and wish you many exciting adventures in 2024.

[@SerbanOprescu]

Settle in for a few months, darlings. Catch your breath and set your footing. Then smile, and plan the future. I cried...

[@lauracunningham744]

Amy, your Dad would be so proud. I just had to go back to watch your video from 4 years ago about The Machine to learn all over again how thoughtfully she was designed by your Dad and how much she is loved by you both. How far she (and you two!) have gone!

[@Early8Q]

I am absolutely smitten with the dinghy your father built Amy; I am hoping to one day attempt to copy it. And I want to add that, I don’t care what your destination is, and I may not fit the algorithm, but I just want more sailing with you and Florence! I don’t want destinations, and I don’t care about glittery new boats, just take me with you when care to share your adventures! A humble thank you for sharing your travels with Florence, I have been with you from the beginning, and I have no plans to leave until you are done with me. Fair winds and following seas!

[@RandomlyTV3]

I found your channel the beginning of the pandemic. never commented before. this was a wonderful segment, especially right before Christmas. So happy you put the camera down for a week. Congratulations and thank you for letting us follow your journey. Can’t wait to see what’s next!

[@bdphourde]

What! You're back already! It seems like you just left only ... SEVEN years ago! Any trepidation of commencing a circumnavigation has disappeared after the fact! The experiences of such a voyage will last a lifetime and provide many happy memories on your lonely night watches sailing the Arctic! (Most of them in the Caribbean and the South Pacific I imagine!) Dominic & Carly from CADOHA have compiled a very nice and useful DB of the ports and anchorages on the Cornish Coast. It is on their website listed in their Channel particulars when the time comes to use them. Until then "UMA", NBJS ("Tessie"), "Millennium Falcon", "Alluring Arctic", and even the crew of "Delos" are among the ones I've seen 'sailing with icebergs'! Most of the civilization of Greenland is in Baffin Bay. I just recently watched a very interesting documentary about Greenland and can find it for you if you decide you will visit there. Enjoy your time ashore and the DIY of boat maintenance! Since it is Christmas Eve as I write this, I wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas from Michigan!

[@nicholaspatton1742]

We travelled world, A journey where we came to know and love the world. Now we travel our home to know and love it in fullness of appreciation and perspective. A journey of Britain. God Bless. From a Canadian, I can't wait. Bliteys all right!!

[@jamescoyle5913]

Thanks for letting us share the adventure with you . Hope all the upgrades are going well

[@SailingMalie]

It was always going to be an emotional episode, you truly are a remarkable couple. The world is a better place because of you both.

[@simonv8279]

Ami, if you've managed to read this late comment post. I'd just like to say that your sweet father almost certainly witnessed your arrival on shore at that moment...don't feel sad, rejoice as he certainly will be. Much love to you both : )

[@morecowbell20]

tears from both eyes on your parent reunion, thank you

[@mrdave22]

we put down the cameras and spent a week just catching up........brilliant ! good for you. great episode

[@johnhanson5943]

Many many congratulations and thank you for letting us in on a very special adventure. A lot has changed in 7 years. However, I pray it will change for the better again soon. With people like you back in the country, we are richer and better equipped to make Britain a good country again. .

[@billsmith3471]

Home is the sailor, home from the sea

[@nearlyzero9849]

Brilliant, and you made me cry a bit Amy. Truly lovely episode. I know about being away from England. Know the feeling of home when i get back. I could really feel that.

[@keithrelyea7997]

What a pleasure to have have been with you. The way you capture the mood of nature and add it to your personal experance is entrancing. Can't wait to be with you in the future.

[@grahamatsea3575]

What a lovely French sailor calling you up as he cruised by. 😊

[@Sailingpilotchris]

I’m not sure that you won the round the world race in 7 years 😅 but an amazing achievement and a fantastic trip. Looking forward to your arctic adventures !

[@Davespenathome]

You had to come back. The challenge wasn't over until you did.

[@acptelford1307]

Truly wonderful, not just for yourselves, but for all of us too….. 👍👍👍

[@erichyney6287]

I was crying with you. God bless.

[@DobDog151]

Welcome home you guys. Not gonna lie, my eyes misted over a few times this episode. Great storytelling of a great story. Thx for sharing and congratulations!

[@JJ-yh4nd]

Wow guys! Thank you so very much from fellow live aboard sailors for the beautiful work you are doing here! Love it, and you inspired us to start our own sailing KZbin channel. It’s called, “Sailing our Swift”. Thanks again, amazingly beautiful video! Judi, Brent and Atsina

[@KDbbasm]

Yikes, I'm drowning in tears, SERIOUSLY. I'm not a crier.....so I thought. This is just so, so, emotional. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and tears with us. Looking forward to your sail around Great Britain it's going to be wonderful.

[@tgchism]

Such an accomplishment! So much fun to have followed along! Real people on a real voyage! That log book will most likely be passed down in your family or generations!

[@RonaldJHElzenga]

No words just💗🥹..thank you❤❤

[@ABeriault]

As usual...great story and great B-Roll Been following Florence since the very beginning! Back then in 2016, I didnt know if I would make it another year (diabetes)...but following you and a few others (UMA, ATTICUS, RAN) showed me that courage is also to take our life in our hands and changing what could be changed and letting go what had to go! For sure BigPharma got a kick in the b...! Now 7 years later, I am in much better condition that I was and it is certainly in a big part bart because of you! Cheers Florence Love you!

[@BH195829]

I don’t know you guys, but I do!! - and have followed you for years. You had tears in my eyes on many occasions, thank you for your adventure. 💕🌏👍😊

[@spadasinuldeserviciu]

Best sailing channel 2023

[@peterreed9566]

My wife has been sailing for years and is always trying to get me to join her. Recently she asked if I'd like to go on a sailing trip for a year. I declined as I don't like sailing even for a day. However I suggested she go on the trip with her BFF sailing pal. I showed her this video and now her and her BFF are planning their trip together. I've said I'll meet up with them at various places along their route.

[@davidnichols147]

Truly amazing, the stories you have shared with us for 7 years have been interesting and informative throughout. We wish you both a Merry Christmas!

[@william6526]

Congratulations being back home. I'm going to miss the crossings of all the oceans you two have sailed,but I think I'll miss most are all the places around the world you've sailed to and all the people you met. I realize you are going to sail to the arctic and then around the UK. But for me I'll miss all the unknown that you two experienced. I'll continue to follow you with the hope you will eventually miss the open sea and want to revisit the places you've already seen around the world.

[@mojoneko8303]

Congratulations. You two are sailing gods. Thanks for letting us share the journey.

[@hughwilkinson8541]

Congratulations Matt and Amy on completing a remarkable journey. I have lived following your adventures on Florence (and the machine ). Amy you are the most beautiful girl/ woman of all the KZbin sailing channels. I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing but I know he would have been immensely proud of you and Matt. Cheers from Adelaide SA, Hugh

[@elizabethschiele9155]

Great to see you arriving home! Congratulations on a wonderful circumnavigation! Amazing to see how young you looked Amy in that shot of the day you set off!

[@iancrockford3340]

The best channel on KZbin bar none - well done you amazing people from a non sailor

[@mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643]

Congratulations you two. An incredible journey that we were all very much enjoyed seeing unfold.

[@royjageman2]

What strong mysterious links enchain the heart to the region where the morn of life was spent.

[@Coyotehello]

What a sweet sweet video. It always amazes me that in seven years you and your channel have remain so true and honest. Cheers, a.

[@TomTremayne]

You see people like Amy & Matt on youtube & you realize what a hopeless sham the New Year's Honours List is!

[@mlj9931]

That's a nice part of the world! It's been such fun to follow along aver the years. Thanks for having us on board!

[@thehomeweldshed]

I live near Chapman's Pool. Quite literally one of my places in the world, along with the rest of the Jurassic Coast. We do have some stunning places back here. Welcome home and thanks for what has been a brilliant series 😊

[@matthewpocock4824]

There really is no place like home. Thanks for sharing this amazing journey.

[@SailingJura]

Amy and Matt, congrats on your circumnavigation! Amy you father built a might fine Machine for Florence!

[@kentmeredith2945]

Omg that was emotional for me to watch and I haven’t even been around the world via the sea! Congratulations on your safe return and I am going to have to go back and watch some of your past adventures!

[@gertderonde4567]

You really make one of the best sailing channels out there! Super videos, images and story telling. Every time you make me dream and totally relax! Please keep on going !

[@miperso]

Congratulations to both of you for your amazing journey! You had so much strenght for accomplishing such an adventure. This is just the end of this chapter!

[@davidwarnes5158]

I und3rstand your feelings of returning to your home country , the things thwt were every day and not entirely appreciated , i was away for 8 years , It will never be the same or you wont be. Travel is a changer .

[@alexanderworms8463]

Congratulations! And thank you very much for taking us along. Looking forward to what´s to come.

[@norman4991]

Lovely and poignant return home. Is been magnificent watching your adventure and so appreciate how sensitive and respectful you are for the different people and cultures you have engaged with. Thank you very much for sharing this journey hoping for some more that we can share. All the very best!

[@RocksOff72]

Congratulations on completing this journey. It's been fantastic to watch you. Admittedly I have been a late comer to your channel, so while you complete this journey and contemplate the next I still have dozens more videos to watch. Here's to the next stage of your journey together.🍻

[@danielmclellan7762]

I felt a great love for you folks at @5:36 , amazing couple, sailors are inspiring people, thanks for the glimmer

[@richardkeen1996]

Fabulous!! It's been a privilege and a pleasure to follow you on your voyages of exploration and pleasure!! Hopefully there will be more to come in the future!! Welcome Home!!🤩🌍👍

[@Guide504]

Classy start to finish welcome home, I wish you love, life and family, and to tell your story to your great grandchildren!

[@user-ex8lo7jd8v]

Congrats, just think if you had done this 20 years ago you would be writing the book now or having stopped to work at various times to fund the adventure. Now you are excellent content providers for social media. I wonder if its more work doing the endless shooting and editing than just getting jobs. Anyway now a new chapter maybe kids and some more security. Enjoyed the last few years, thanks

[@adamroodog1718]

the ferryboat inn, the shipwrights arms and the new inn. helford is a glorious part of the world, i always felt like i was in Tolkien when i was there. well done on getting around the world not many have.

[@jenrodgers]

Amazing accomplishment. Amazing sailors! Thanks for taking us all along for the ride. 💙⛵️

[@braddobson2060]

Another beautiful video and a great accomplishment. Thanks for sharing it with us

[@Navigation41]

Bravo Florence, a beautiful couple, beautiful boat, beautiful filming and and amazing voyage!!!!!

[@davidclarke7728]

An amazing journey given us great joy , England was a much better place when you left than it is now

[@johnbosworth777]

What an amazing journey. Lovely to see the emotion and the meaning that coming home has. O cannot wait to see the next episode and your arrival back in Port Solent....I used to live in Whiteley not too far from there and used to have an old Westerly Centaur on the Hamble at Warsash. I turned 60 last year and now live in Ireland (still very close ro a nice little harbour called Dunmore East) and your journey has fuelled a desire in me to get back on the water. Thank you for great viewing. John

[@wcads623]

4 years turned into 7 you must have been having way too much fun 😊😊

[@anitatroyer2066]

Beautiful! I'm crying with joy for both of you.

[@lcthen1690]

Matt and Amy, congratulations. Safe and successful trip home. You sailed and enjoyed life with a lot of wise thinking. I am sure you have touched and inspired many people in the world, let alone I from the forest of Borneo. I have gained from your mental fortitude. Pls write a book, do a movie and many more. I am sure you have accumulated a lot of mental data to inspire younger people of the world, rich or poor so that the world will be a better place for humanity.❤

[@Crowscratch_HauntedLibrary]

Congratulations. What an incredible achievement. Thank you for taking us along the journey.