WINDY Sailing in Seychelles | Sailing Florence Ep. 115

[@Johnnysunami]

It’s not just the wonderful destinations that you share with your viewers, it’s the way the two of you interact with each other. You are a blessed couple.

[@NealyLL]

True that .

[@richardsimpson2599]

There is no other Sailing channel i look forward to more than you two ! just brilliant every time.

[@stephenburnage7687]

Agreed. Outclasses all others. We are part through a circumnavigation ourselves and we view Florence as the gold standard.

[@soloonsound]

Its not the size of the mast, it's what you do with it. And the both of you have achieved a lifetime of great memories.

[@daniloobraga]

Hello from California! I never post any comments on your videos, I'm more of a lurker. Just wanted to mention that I love the content! It's always a highlight to my day when you guys post. As a television engineer, I love the cinematography!

[@SailingYachtFlorence]

Thank you :-)

[@SailingSteelSapphire]

Nice one. So happy to see our favourite two tortoises, Mango and Papaya, at Bikini Bottom.

[@justme.9711]

The tortoises are giving me E.T. flashbacks, lol.

[@albertsmit9741]

i am sorry but you two cannot stop sailing, because i am addicted to this serie

[@hughprice2310]

I first visited La Digue on a family holiday based at Beau Vallon Beach, Mahe, during Christmas 1975. In those days, British Caledonian flew 707’s via Nairobi to Mahe. I went back to Seychelles in 1993 based on Praslin, when BA flew direct on a 747. La Digue has some wonderful birds and one of the reasons for my visit back there in 1993, was to see the endemic Seychelles Paradise Flycatcher which are found in the nature reserve. Seychelles cave swiftlets were seen on the island too. A truly beautiful place and a lovely film!

[@cherifmessaadia3595]

Super country Seychelles natural beauty by its tourist sea.🌹💐👍✌👏

[@sheerluckholmes5468]

A very pretty part of the world and it has one of the most colourful flags I have seen. I reckon if you hit one of those 'silent policemen' with a car it would rip the bottom out of the car.

[@pampangamasterangler]

allways watching your videos..begginer vlogger here from the philipines..full support here

[@johnburgess5534]

Visited Mahe in a warship 60 years ago. No marina, no boatyard, just the beautiful tropical island. Great memories. Thank you both.

[@simonbell6310]

Yes, likewise visited the Seychelles back in 1979/80 RFA/RN world cruise and it was very unspoilt and so beautiful. How the Islands have changed. 👍

[@linf525]

Love following your beautifully filmed visit to the Seychelles.

[@bdphourde]

I must be really easy, because it doesn't matter where you go or what you do, your videos always make me feel good!

[@hurdurdur7rl696]

Seychelles sure is a memorable place to visit

[@lauriebloggs8391]

Your films are a league apart. They must take a lot of work and I thank you for it. Absolutely as Richard and John (below) say...................

[@tophatter15]

Beautiful yacht, beautiful couple. Great video. Thank you. Cheers n beers from Australia 🇦🇺 🍷🌹

[@johnyoungblood2771]

That’s quite a lucky turtle 🐢 to get to mount that beautiful Queen 👸🏽 😇👍🏿😁😁😁😁😋😋😋😋😘😘😘😘😌😌💯💯💯💯👸🏽🌹🌹🌹😇🙏🏿🙏🏿💯!!!

[@Captain-Paul]

Another Top Quality video - thanks for sharing

[@robertscranton8293]

I Love you all and your videos...So real..and entertaining...Thank you.

[@cherifmessaadia3595]

Magnificent adventure in this beautiful tourist country of the Seychelles,a splendid beauty spot on the beautiful coastline with its paradisical natural resources 💐👏🌺♥️🎍🤩

[@yvonnekneeshaw2784]

Awesome video. Sweet couple.❤️🇨🇦

[@marie-anneneveu3472]

Thank you for this tour of Seychelles & Ladies, I was born in Mauritius 🇲🇺 never now living in Perth Australia 🇦🇺, never visited Seychelles until now through your KZbin videos 🙏, again thank you for the virtual visit 😀 🌻💖

[@BarracudaHawk]

Usual high standard guys, congrats.

[@melaniebradfield7832]

This is what I’ve been waiting months to see! The Seychelles up close are gorgeous and what better way to see them (apart from being there myself) is to watch your well put together videos. I love it!! Have fun!

[@generossano2800]

Your genuine caring for each other shows right through each episode. I personally love seeing your afection for each other especially after 5 years sailing together. More power to you. God speed and be safe.

[@richardpurvis8999]

Always amazed by you two. Consistent high quality and professional videos. You are appreciated.

[@KandMe1]

I am very impressed by that area of the world all those Islands of the coast of Africa.

[@allenshepherd5225]

Keep the great videos coming Matt and Amy! I never knew that giant tortoises would be so affectionate!

[@vlastaleistikow6934]

One word: RESPECT!!

[@jonole]

So nice to dream oneself away from rainy westcoast of Norway with your brilliant adventure. Stay safe and keep exploring!

[@SailingYachtFlorence]

Rainy in Norway now but what about in the summer? The west coast of Norway is tentatively in our plan for summer 2024 with Florence... Long term planning ;-)

[@stephenburnage7687]

@@SailingYachtFlorence I worked in Bergen and Stavanger a few years back. Bergen is usually referred to as the wettest town in Europe. I recall someone telling me that it is officially a drought if it hasn't rained in a week :). More seriously, the summer's (June and Juiy) are fabulous but the summer season is quite short. Consider the Oslo Fjord as a possible destination, also. Maybe not quite as spectacular but much easier, with many charmingly towns and anchorages. The Stockholm archipelago is also on our cruising bucket list.

[@jonole]

​@@SailingYachtFlorence you should definitely come to Norway for some cruising. I live in Stavanger and the area around here is beautiful for sailing. The summer is a mixed bag sometimes - but we usually get some really lovely weather and temps.

[@spiritflower6640]

Good to see you guys enjoying the Seychelles... thanks for taking us along 😊 great filming and editing! and yes, I agree it's sad that the tortoises are in pens, I wonder if it's for their own protection....??

[@ichbins9608]

thanks for the video, we sailed the Seychelles in 2017 an felt immediately in Love with these Islands :-)

[@rayjohnson6650]

Dear Amy and Matt. I only discovered your Vlog a couple of months ago and have been binging on all the episodes ever since. Finally, it looks like I've caught up and I'm not sure if I'm happy or sad! Your episodes are so interesting and the sailing feed back is of great interest. Having sailed all over the Med and lots of other places around the world, I have to tell you that the Med is all about stern to and it's still common to anchor in small harbours, whilst marinas have bow mooring lines. My last sailing boat was a 60' with bow thruster and max prop and it was such a breeze mooring instead of my previous semi long keel ketch which would never go straight in reverse. It was always embarrassing! Please take your time sailing home as I need to sail again through your adventures! Thank you again.

[@SailingYachtFlorence]

Thanks, Ray. It will be another 2 years before we get home and we only plan to 'pause' there for a 6 month re-fit. Lots of the world left to see if we can make it happen :-)

[@davidclarke7728]

I have to say that if you sail the med , most moorings are stern to, and I find it quite easy , by the way we have a max prop which gives great power in reverse and no prop walk , happy sailing

[@wills681]

Another very enjoyable and informative episode. As custodian of five uncouth tortoises (T. graeca) for almost fifty years I can confirm that they also enjoy their necks being stroked.

[@gefginn3699]

Safe travels. Blessings to you both. Stay Free ⭐

[@keithh8661]

Great video, thanks guys

[@robertgough508]

Great video really enjoyed it thanks

[@jamieg73]

thanks for another brilliant video

[@yasrichysoldatenko985]

Thank you so much for your videos.If I didn't see you in masks I would think that it's somewhere on another planet. Very beautiful! 👍

[@donnawarmouth9329]

You two find some of the most beautiful islands to be found!!!!

[@betsyrose9233]

Beautiful area. Thanks for sharing your journey ! Save travel’s

[@chriskirkman5425]

Magic

[@janeingram7331]

I always enjoy your vlogs. I did get a great memory watching the tortoises mating. As soon as I head the grunt I knew exactly what was happening. 40 years ago I took my six-year-old nephew to the Philadelphia Zoo. When we were at the tortoise area, several grunting tortoises caused my young nephew to be concerned that the tortoises on top were hurting the ones underneath. "Why is it doing d that, Aunt Jane? Why is it hurting the other one?" Oh dear, there was no way I was going to explain that one. Best to you both. Jane, Philadelphia

[@SailingYachtFlorence]

🤣😂🤣

[@ianbell5611]

Thanks Guys. Wow what a beautiful spot. I never knew there were giant tortoises outside of the Galapagos islands..

[@sergioguzman8846]

Amazing couple, amazing places. Every time I enjoy more your videos.....hope have you some day in the Chilean patagonia....un abrazo...

[@snip3r151]

Hey Matt & Amy, we see you both doing cooking aboard, have you considered releasing an Amy & Matt cook book. Me and my partner are thinking about doing the same thing but knowing what to cook or more importantly how to cook as sea would be good to understand.

[@robertgephart7190]

Your mood is much more lighthearted now that you are arrived in the Seychelles. I am very happy for you. Thanks for sharing.

[@californiakayaker]

An absolute gem of a place !

[@pyawallah7080]

Good video , that is an interesting destination

[@andrewmullen4003]

You put up with a lot Matt, the Missus stroking old guys in front of you, tut tut, still the tortoises looked happy!

[@feefeealexy2557]

Really love your videos. They are so well structured and interesting. Very informative detail on sailing and so enjoy seeing the wonderful countries and places you visit. ⛵️

[@ericbelle2383]

All you said about the tortoises is true 👍 but it also people rides at night and if they don't have lights on there bikes it would be like bumping into a brick wall mate.

[@raytheron]

What a lovely place to visit! As regards the tortoises in pens, there are probably two main reasons: on the more populated islands they could pose a serious danger to vegetable patches and small crops, but also, as they are so slow moving and because they spend most of their days sleeping when not feeding, they are easy prey to predators like rats, cats and dogs. One suspects that, unlike in the past, they are no longer hunted by sailors looking for meat they could keep aboard for months until it is necessarily to slaughter them, but locals may still be wary of "their" tortoises being taken as pets or to sell abroad. It's also worthy to note that these tortoises don't wander widely in the wild; they tend to stay close to any food source, so having them in pens is not the same as having wild birds in cages.

[@juanbautista3396]

What an experience been in the Sea , the blue waters, CONGRATULATIONS!,,

[@zedalis]

Beautiful video, guys. Thank you.

[@DobDog151]

Great vid. What an amazing spot. My 8 yo son loved seeing the tortoises! (Me too.. :) )

[@murielmacaskill2148]

Love your videos..❤️😀 one day , I would love visit that island .. all the best..🇦🇬🇺🇸

[@omarkn4371]

Beautiful video, beautiful world, sailing, natural landscapes, video time capture -

[@m.lstern5616]

Just discovering your channel! Thank you for sharing your journey, it's so inspiring!

[@Cudbeorht]

Beautiful island...

[@rjjohnson748]

Your passage across the Indian Ocean was crazy and so enjoyable.

[@SvenWesti]

wow I've been there 4 years ago and I have to say... La Digue is just stunning.

[@AlexMotan1]

Good video. As for the stern to mooring at 7:00, we do it regularly in the Med as a couple - but one of us have to swim with a line to the rocks ashore.

[@carolgale2590]

The tortoises are really special and the island is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@harrybond9282]

WONDERFULL ISLAND AND AWSOME VIDEOGRAPHY. LOVED IT TO WATCH. HOPE YOU HAVE GOOD TIME THERE.

[@andrewgodfrey6913]

Good job capturing the feel of La Digue

[@fgansell]

Nice video, that would be a relaxing place to be, some great shots there. Thanks for sharing.

[@michakj4994]

You make us long for a new video. I am glad to watch your new episode. Your last true hiking before the Sayshelles had been in New Zealand, had it not? The fascinating side ( feature) of your filming is that the episodes are different and you allow me share your adventures. Hopefully the repair and renovation of a beautiful Lady Florence has become predictive. ( I guess you have already left the shipyard, the moment I am writing this post). We are looking forward to sail with you along EST and West shores of Africa. Will you freeze at Cape Town? Please continue safe voyage.

[@michaelxwhite]

Great program as always.

[@donaldslider3510]

Your love for animals is amazing . I enjoy the video's you share . Im disabled and want to do the sail boat life. But I might have to settle for a cabin cruiser . Keep the awsome videos coming ill be praying for you

[@svZia-Switch51]

Wonderful footage, thanks!

[@larswetterstrom7209]

Thanks for another video. Simple but honest. And some lovely views. I like your efforts to take that trek up the hill,

[@twostevensinau]

The quality of your videos is amazing. Well done.

[@mrdave22]

you two are the real deal

[@soggybottom3463]

Really beautiful guys, thank you for a visit to another world.

[@jumpyair6705]

Great content, I’ve subscribed.

[@georgehockaday7584]

Fantastic as usual.

[@judywebb8358]

So happy you have such beautiful views to take in after the weeks at sea striving to get there! Well done! Enjoy it for me...one of my dream destinations.

[@Thomas-eu6fj]

It was worth the long wait for the new episode. Every minute of it 😊

[@earthangel8730]

A fabulous episode Amy and Matt. You two have a wonderfully adventurous life and I'm grateful that you share it with us. Brilliant!

[@Mr.Stacey-L-SCC]

12:06 wow what a fantastic view of the water. Another fantastic episode all around thanks for sharing.

[@ABeriault]

Well done Florence Lovely b-roll and texts as usual! Cheers

[@chrismalkin4070]

That was a beautifully filmed and edited video. You have become true experts in educating us and keeping us enthralled in the most entertaining way. Thank you.

[@steveholtrop118]

Beautiful location. And you both are so wholesome!

[@chinoodin4735]

All smiles. Cheers 🥂

[@mrpmessina]

What an amazing video! My wife and I have been following you for quite some time now and have always been so impressed with your videos. They are truly inspiring. I am in the process of going through the day skipper course in the hope to be sailing the world soon too. This video is astonishing. Heaven on earth.! You just got yourselves a new Patreon. Well done!!!!

[@SailingYachtFlorence]

Thank you and welcome to the crew :-) Good luck with your skipper course.

[@dav1dsm1th]

Looks like a beautiful area to sail in. Stay safe out there 🙂

[@kimollivier]

Just how I remember it. On a charter boat for a couple of weeks - in the windy season. We anchored for a few days at the other island and snorkelled every day. Later we found it is the site of two fatal shark attacks that season that were kept secret from us tourists.

[@nikolabolic7120]

6 of my boats are in your video anchored when you made drone shot of La Digue harbour 😆

[@SailingYachtFlorence]

Awesome, they could do with some more fenders on board ;-)

[@jameswesthart5873]

Beautiful Video! Beautiful islands. Please keep the story going. Thank you.

[@mojoneko8303]

Good to see that your time in the Seychelles is going well. Good Luck. Sail On!

[@roadboat9216]

Nice video. Thanks. Looks like a beautiful place. And if you think that you have a lot of maintenance, check out the latest “gone with the Wynns. Those big cats are a maintenance nightmare. Fine if you have the time and money.

[@davehayes8812]

What a stunning place! And a great vid too.

[@billybob-hg1nw]

Keep up the good work I absolutely love your films

[@williamvandenbosch9829]

Thank you, great episode You guys are great, lovely to see how you match each other.

[@mikehogan9265]

La Digue is wonderful. Long time since I was last there so it's great seeing it through your eyes.

[@johnlees1176]

Once again guys, awe inspiring. I & other members of my family have been tracking your progress & adventures for a couple years; we love the way you share intimate moments; those moments of joy and fear which punctuate all adventures. Keep it up and accept my thanks for the motivation - I’m 64 & your trip spurs me on to undertake my next jolly. Cheers JohnL

[@SailingYachtFlorence]

Thanks, and go for it :)

[@stevelambert7496]

Great video what more could you ask for sailing ,a hike to the top of the hill with great views ,tortoises and tuna looking forward to seeing the next one

[@SailingYachtFlorence]

Thanks Steve, it was a magical place, we planned to stay there for a few days and ended up staying for 10 because we were enjoying it so much.

[@sailingmoonshadow3169]

Well done on the tuna! I'm looking forward to seeing te haulout

[@zaferaktan7383]

I am so glad that you guys made it. Thank you for the beautiful video. Cheers from California