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Life Mid-Ocean | SAILING Across the Indian Ocean Ep.108
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Life Mid-Ocean | SAILING Across the Indian Ocean Ep.108
This is why we put up with the storms and calms. Out of sight of land, sailing across an ocean can be a magical experience. I used to wonder what it felt like to be surrounded by nothing but the vast ocean and sky, at the mercy of the weather, with limited...
  • Sep 03, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:21:26
How we sail across OCEANS | Trade Wind SAILING Setup Ep.109
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How we sail across OCEANS | Trade Wind SAILING Setup Ep.109
The HOLY GRAIL OF OFFSHORE CRUISING is sailing downwind in the trade winds. We have now sailed across 3 oceans using the trade winds. In this short bonus video we will share how we set Florence up to make the most of sailing in the trade winds as we sail w...
  • Sep 10, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:09:46
SAILING 24-7 | Our OFFSHORE SAILING Routine | Crossing the Indian Ocean Ep.110
Sailing Yacht Florence
SAILING 24-7 | Our OFFSHORE SAILING Routine | Crossing the Indian Ocean Ep.110
Sailing across an ocean as a couple on your own boat is many people's DREAM, but WHAT IS IT REALLY LIKE? In this video we share a day in our lives and how we manage sailing Florence non-stop across an ocean on our own. Our routine to keep watch 24-7 and ma...
  • Sep 17, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:27:52
Chased by a STORM with 1000 miles to go | SAILING across the Indian Ocean – Ep.111
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Chased by a STORM with 1000 miles to go | SAILING across the Indian Ocean – Ep.111
There is a STORM chasing us across the ocean, we need to SAIL FAST to out-run it but we still get hit by 40 knots of wind on a PITCH BLACK NIGHT AT SEA. There is no-where to hide when sailing offshore, hundreds of miles from land. Keeping Florence moving f...
  • Oct 01, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:22:45
LAND HO! | Landfall in Paradise after 23 DAYS AT SEA | Crossing the Indian Ocean – Ep.112
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LAND HO! | Landfall in Paradise after 23 DAYS AT SEA | Crossing the Indian Ocean – Ep.112
After 23 days of offshore sailing we are very ready to arrive. But we need to arrive in daylight to anchor safely which means pushing Florence to sail fast on this last leg of our voyage to Seychelles. Our tiredness brings out the emotion of the moment as ...
  • Oct 15, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:23:22
Our SECRET 3rd CREW member | How we steer across Oceans – Ep.113
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Our SECRET 3rd CREW member | How we steer across Oceans – Ep.113
This is how Florence has been steered without using an electric autopilot for thousands of miles across 3 oceans around the world. A self steering system that is powered by the wind and the water alone. Introducing our secret third crew member. We have be...
  • Oct 29, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:05:47
ABANDONED Island Resort | Seychelles | Sailing Florence – Ep.114
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ABANDONED Island Resort | Seychelles | Sailing Florence – Ep.114
Checking into Seychelles and checking out this ABANDONED luxury island RESORT. After 23 days sailing across the ocean we find our land legs and share the costs of checking into Seychelles by yacht. As we start to explore Seychelles by sailing, scuba and hi...
  • Nov 05, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:18:59
WINDY Sailing in Seychelles | Sailing Florence Ep. 115
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WINDY Sailing in Seychelles | Sailing Florence Ep. 115
The first time we have felt seasick in years. After sailing offshore across an ocean to get here, a quick day sail between islands should have been a walk in the park, but with 30 knots of wind kicking up a rough sea our stomachs were not too happy. The ro...
  • Nov 19, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:25:33
TROUBLE in the BOAT YARD | Ocean Passage Preparation | Sailing Florence Ep. 116
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TROUBLE in the BOAT YARD | Ocean Passage Preparation | Sailing Florence Ep. 116
BROKEN engine mounts and OSMOSIS on the rudder. Preparing Florence for the next ocean passage proved to be a bigger problem than we anticipated. Hauling Florence out of the water in Seychelles and finding more problems under the waterline put us in a race ...
  • Dec 03, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:29:57
ROUGH SAILING to the Mozambique Channel | Sailing Florence Ep. 117
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ROUGH SAILING to the Mozambique Channel | Sailing Florence Ep. 117
It is a fast and bumpy ride as Florence crashes her way through the waves on the way south from Seychelles. This ocean passage is notorious for its rough weather and potentially boat breaking conditions near to Madagascar. It is with no small amount of tre...
  • Dec 17, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:56
THREATENED with a $$$ FINE mid Ocean | Sailing Florence Ep. 118
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THREATENED with a $$$ FINE mid Ocean | Sailing Florence Ep. 118
Becalmed and drifting in the Mozambique channel, miles from land we did not expect to be threatened with a fine! Sailing offshore on ocean passages usually brings a few surprises but this was a first for Florence. We will share with you some of the magic o...
  • Dec 30, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:29
An UNEXPECTED STOP in Africa | Sailing Florence across the Indian Ocean Ep. 119
Sailing Yacht Florence
An UNEXPECTED STOP in Africa | Sailing Florence across the Indian Ocean Ep. 119
Sailing through the 3rd largest lagoon in the world and searching for lemurs, there is plenty to see and do in Mayotte as we wait for a suitable weather window to continue sailing our ocean passage to South Africa. Mayotte is an unexpected mix of French an...
  • Jan 14, 2022
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:21:03
Sailing to South Africa | NO EASY WAY OUT Ep.120
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Sailing to South Africa | NO EASY WAY OUT Ep.120
Notoriously difficult for OFFSHORE SAILING, the Mozambique channel presents a challenge. When Strong winds blow against strong currents the sea state can become dangerous. We have to pick our weather window very carefully and if we get it wrong there are v...
  • Jan 28, 2022
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:22:39
The CHALLENGE of SAILING in the Mozambique channel | SAILING OFFSHORE to Africa Ep.121
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The CHALLENGE of SAILING in the Mozambique channel | SAILING OFFSHORE to Africa Ep.121
Two boats means a race, we find company sailing offshore across the ocean and race Florence against some larger boats as we charge southwards. We were all racing to position ourselves safely for the southerly storm which is brewing between us and our desti...
  • Feb 11, 2022
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:15
Racing the STORM to South Africa | Sailing Florence Ep.122
Sailing Yacht Florence
Racing the STORM to South Africa | Sailing Florence Ep.122
The storm arrives at midnight. We find ourselves crashing through waves sailing upwind, but we can't slow down, we have to reach shelter before the next southerly storm arrives and that one is serious. We are in a race against the weather, sailing offshore...
  • Feb 25, 2022
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:22:54
CHARGED by an ELEPHANT | after SAILING to South Africa Ep. 123
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CHARGED by an ELEPHANT | after SAILING to South Africa Ep. 123
After all the risks and dangers of sailing thousands of miles offshore across the Indian Ocean, we find ourselves in more danger on land as we are chased by an elephant whilst on a self guided safari. Who says sailing is dangerous!? This is our first taste...
  • Mar 11, 2022
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:26:13
Our FASTEST 24 hours of SAILING – EVER! | Sailing in the Agulhas current Ep.124
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Our FASTEST 24 hours of SAILING – EVER! | Sailing in the Agulhas current Ep.124
Breaking our 24 hour distance record in some awesome offshore sailing conditions on South Africa's WILD COAST, and hiking to the top of the WORLDS TALLEST WATERFALL, all in one episode. We had been dreading the fearsome sailing conditions on South Africa's...
  • Mar 25, 2022
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:23:17
GALE FORCE WINDS | Sailing the Cape of STORMS | The Southernmost Tip of Africa Ep.125
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GALE FORCE WINDS | Sailing the Cape of STORMS | The Southernmost Tip of Africa Ep.125
The fearsome coast of South Africa delivers a real challenge as we attempt to sail round Africa's southernmost tip and back into the Atlantic Ocean. The Cape of Good Hope is also known as the CAPE of STORMS and it lived up to that name, giving us big waves...
  • Apr 08, 2022
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:28:39
Why we got STUCK here | Sailing Florence Around the World Ep. 126
Sailing Yacht Florence
Why we got STUCK here | Sailing Florence Around the World Ep. 126
South Africa is a place for cruising sailors to make repairs and rest after the grueling Indian Ocean crossing and before attempting to sail cross the South Atlantic. We planned to stop here to work on Florence but we did not plan to get stuck here for so ...
  • Apr 22, 2022
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:05
A Sailors Milestone | The Southern Tip of Africa | Sailing Florence – Ep.127
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A Sailors Milestone | The Southern Tip of Africa | Sailing Florence – Ep.127
Finding the perfect secluded WILD SWIMMING spot as we visit the Southern Tip of Africa, where the INDIAN OCEAN meets the ATLANTIC OCEAN. Visiting Cape Agulhas lighthouse in a gale just reminded us how lucky we were to have moderate conditions as we sailed ...
  • May 06, 2022
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:18:27
Preparing for 8000 miles of Offshore Sailing | Boat Maintenance | Sailing Florence Ep. 128
Sailing Yacht Florence
Preparing for 8000 miles of Offshore Sailing | Boat Maintenance | Sailing Florence Ep. 128
Boat work is a major part of any sailing circumnavigation. A broken VHF radio, broken bilge pump, life raft needing a service and rusted anchor chain needing replacement. These are just a few of the maintenance challenges we have to tackle for Florence to ...
  • May 20, 2022
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:28:46
Small Boat – Big Waves | Starting our South Atlantic Ocean Crossing | Sailing Florence – Ep.129
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Small Boat – Big Waves | Starting our South Atlantic Ocean Crossing | Sailing Florence – Ep.129
NO ENGINE sailing past Table Mountain to Cape Town in the ocean swell. We move to the start-line for our Atlantic crossing and share the story of an inspirational man circumnavigating the world without using an engine. We have been sailing around the worl...
  • Jun 03, 2022
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:18:41
SAILING to the Desert | Sailing Florence around the world – Ep.130
Sailing Yacht Florence
SAILING to the Desert | Sailing Florence around the world – Ep.130
Waves breaking into the cockpit to flat calms, Sailing 500 miles out into the Atlantic Ocean on our way to Namibia gave us quite an experience. 30 knots of wind and surfing at 10 knots in the middle of the night was balanced by a flat calm beautiful sunris...
  • Jun 17, 2022
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:25:00
ABANDONED | Luxury town Lost to the Desert | Sailing Namibia Ep.131
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ABANDONED | Luxury town Lost to the Desert | Sailing Namibia Ep.131
Sailing into Namibia at dawn with the sun rising above the sand dunes was magical. Just inland we found an abandoned town in the desert. The height of luxury in its day, it is now being reclaimed by the sand. Join us as we explore. We have been sailing ar...
  • Jul 01, 2022
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:51
WOW – Namibia’s Fish River Canyon | Sailing Florence Ep.132
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WOW – Namibia’s Fish River Canyon | Sailing Florence Ep.132
STUCK IN QUICK SAND, whilst hiking the 2nd Largest Canyon in the world. Having sailed to Namibia we could not set off across the ocean without exploring the amazing natural environment that we found ourselves in. Exploring the Namibian interior with cruisi...
  • Jul 15, 2022
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:22:11
The SAND SEA of Namibia | Sailing Florence Ep.133
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The SAND SEA of Namibia | Sailing Florence Ep.133
Namibia's natural environment is inspiring on a grand scale, exchanging ocean waves for sand waves we make a road trip to the sand sea. Driving through herds of zebra and oryx we reach the red dunes of Sossusvlei. Climbing a towering dune to watch the sun ...
  • Jul 29, 2022
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:22:12
Sailing the SKELETON COAST of Namibia | Sailing Florence Ep.134
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Sailing the SKELETON COAST of Namibia | Sailing Florence Ep.134
The Skeleton coast has a fearsome reputation as a ship graveyard, Shipwrecks and skeletons litter the coast here. The pilot guide recommends staying at least 6 miles offshore, but we found an isolated anchorage amongst the dunes to get ashore and go skelet...
  • Aug 12, 2022
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:12
FOG for Days | BROKEN RADAR | Sailing Florence up the African Coast Ep.135
Sailing Yacht Florence
FOG for Days | BROKEN RADAR | Sailing Florence up the African Coast Ep.135
Sailing in dense fog and dodging through ships with a BROKEN RADAR. The fog is one of the main challenges of sailing up the coast of Namibia. The wildlife is undeterred though, as we are surrounded by hundreds of seals leaping out of the water to get a bet...
  • Aug 26, 2022
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:22:22
A LEAK Offshore | Sailing across the South Atlantic | Sailing Florence Ep.136
Sailing Yacht Florence
A LEAK Offshore | Sailing across the South Atlantic | Sailing Florence Ep.136
STORM bound then FOG bound drifting and BECALMED, we finally sail out into the trade winds only for the BILGE ALARM to go off at 3am. 500 miles from anywhere we are taking on water mid ocean. The start of this South Atlantic Ocean passage was not an easy o...
  • Sep 09, 2022
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:25:38
Have we FINISHED SAILING Around the World? | Sailing Florence Ep.137
Sailing Yacht Florence
Have we FINISHED SAILING Around the World? | Sailing Florence Ep.137
Is this it? Have we done it? Is our circumnavigation complete? Sailing offshore in the South Atlantic Ocean we cross the most significant line of our 6 year trip so far, but is it the finish line? We have been sailing around the world for 6 years after se...
  • Sep 23, 2022
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:23:10
PIT-STOP Mid-Ocean | Remote Island Refuge | Sailing Florence Ep.138
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PIT-STOP Mid-Ocean | Remote Island Refuge | Sailing Florence Ep.138
Sailing 1200 miles out into the Atlantic Ocean, after 10 days at sea we finally sight the tiny remote Island of St Helena, but getting ashore on this isolated rocky island was more challenging than we hoped. Join us for life onboard as we catch & cook ...
  • Oct 07, 2022
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:17:13
ISOLATED in the Ocean | A REMOTE British Outpost | Sailing Florence Ep.139
Sailing Yacht Florence
ISOLATED in the Ocean | A REMOTE British Outpost | Sailing Florence Ep.139
1200 MILES FROM ANYWHERE, the remote isolated island of St Helena lies in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. This tiny island is the first British territory we have reached with Florence since we left England over 6 years ago at the start of this voyage, bu...
  • Oct 21, 2022
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:24:20
SAILING across the South Atlantic Ocean | Sailing Florence Ep.140
Sailing Yacht Florence
SAILING across the South Atlantic Ocean | Sailing Florence Ep.140
Setting out to sail 1700 miles across the OPEN OCEAN from St Helena to Brazil. Casting off the lines for 12 days at sea, out of sight of land, gives us a huge sense of freedom. Catching our dinner whilst sailing is the easy part, preparing, cooking and cle...
  • Nov 04, 2022
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:25:01
Landfall in BRAZIL | Sailing Florence Ep.141
Sailing Yacht Florence
Landfall in BRAZIL | Sailing Florence Ep.141
LAND HO on the exclusive Brazilian holiday island of Fernando de Noronha. Sailing across an ocean out of sight of land for 12 days to reach this paradise island was all worth it as we dodge dolphins on our way to explore this remote island's stunning beach...
  • Nov 18, 2022
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:17:05
FAST Ocean SAILING to South America | Sailing Florence Ep.142
Sailing Yacht Florence
FAST Ocean SAILING to South America | Sailing Florence Ep.142
Sailing into ROUGH SEAS for a 1300 mile offshore ocean passage with RUM FOR BREAKFAST as we cross the equator for the 4th time back into the northern hemisphere. The passage planning for this leg is dominated by the fast flowing Guiana current on which we ...
  • Nov 25, 2022
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:17:49
BIG Ocean Crossing – 4400 miles – LANDFALL | Sailing Florence Ep.143
Sailing Yacht Florence
BIG Ocean Crossing – 4400 miles – LANDFALL | Sailing Florence Ep.143
Sailing the final leg of our 4th major Ocean crossing we have one last challenge, to cross the uncertain weather of the doldrums. Light and fluky winds find us drifting towards the finishing post, but a friendly dolphin escort keeps our spirits up. We hav...
  • Dec 02, 2022
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:23:38

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