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Racing the STORM to South Africa | Sailing Florence Ep.122
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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
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
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
An UNEXPECTED STOP in Africa | Sailing Florence across the Indian Ocean Ep. 119
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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
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
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
TROUBLE in the BOAT YARD | Ocean Passage Preparation | Sailing Florence Ep. 116
Sailing Yacht Florence
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
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
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
Our SECRET 3rd CREW member | How we steer across Oceans – Ep.113
Sailing Yacht Florence
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
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
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
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
How we sail across OCEANS | Trade Wind SAILING Setup Ep.109
Sailing Yacht Florence
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
Life Mid-Ocean | SAILING Across the Indian Ocean Ep.108
Sailing Yacht Florence
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
Sailing through LIGHTNING STORMS Mid-Ocean | Crossing the Indian Ocean Ep.107
Sailing Yacht Florence
Sailing through LIGHTNING STORMS Mid-Ocean | Crossing the Indian Ocean Ep.107
Getting struck by lightning is one of our greatest fears at sea. We are surrounded by thunderstorms when finally our luck runs out and one comes too close. Losing the use of our masthead instruments only adds to the challenge of sailing through this turbul...
  • Aug 20, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:23:29
Setting off for 3000 miles of OCEAN SAILING | Crossing the Indian Ocean Ep.106
Sailing Yacht Florence
Setting off for 3000 miles of OCEAN SAILING | Crossing the Indian Ocean Ep.106
Sailing through the doldrums on our 37ft sailing yacht Florence is the first stage in our 3000 mile offshore passage across the Indian Ocean. The euphoria of setting off on our greatest challenge yet is tempered by the unpredictable ocean weather condition...
  • Aug 06, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:18:56
Ocean Crossing FAIL | Why we DIDN’T MAKE IT | Crossing the Indian Ocean Ep.105
Sailing Yacht Florence
Ocean Crossing FAIL | Why we DIDN’T MAKE IT | Crossing the Indian Ocean Ep.105
Problems and failures, sailing a small boat 3000 miles offshore across an ocean as a couple is not easy. We had a roller coaster ride of emotions, after overcoming engine troubles and sailing for 24 hours we eventually had to make the gut wrenching decisio...
  • Jul 23, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:21
Sailing Red Tape | Our HARDEST Ocean Departure | Crossing the Indian Ocean Ep.104
Sailing Yacht Florence
Sailing Red Tape | Our HARDEST Ocean Departure | Crossing the Indian Ocean Ep.104
Battling bureaucracy to check out on our boat, this is the most difficult process we have ever faced to leave. Leaving a country by yacht is not as simple as walking through the airport and getting your passport stamped on the way. Our challenge is to mana...
  • Jul 09, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:40
Behind the scenes – OCEAN PASSAGE planning | Sailing Florence Ep.103
Sailing Yacht Florence
Behind the scenes – OCEAN PASSAGE planning | Sailing Florence Ep.103
Running out of food, water and fuel are real possibilities on this 3000 mile ocean passage. Sailing the boat is only part of the challenge, we also have to plan carefully to make sure we don't get becalmed and end up drifting for months and running out of ...
  • Jun 25, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:18:02
Preparing for a MONTH AT SEA | Crossing the INDIAN OCEAN | Sailing Florence – Ep.102
Sailing Yacht Florence
Preparing for a MONTH AT SEA | Crossing the INDIAN OCEAN | Sailing Florence – Ep.102
We are about to set sail on a 3000 mile offshore ocean passage. Just the two of us double handed, sailing our 37ft yacht Florence all alone on board, for up to a month at sea. In this video we share some of the preparations as we undertake a full mast tip ...
  • Jun 11, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:23:16
Indonesian POLICE STOPPED OUR BOAT | Sailing Florence – Ep.101
Sailing Yacht Florence
Indonesian POLICE STOPPED OUR BOAT | Sailing Florence – Ep.101
Being stopped by police when sailing in foreign waters is always a worry, especially when we don't have our passports with us. In this episode we sail overnight from the Mentawai islands back to mainland Sumatra to deal with our final visa extension and re...
  • May 28, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:19
Where Aquarium Fish come from | The REAL NEMO STORY | Sailing Florence – Ep.100
Sailing Yacht Florence
Where Aquarium Fish come from | The REAL NEMO STORY | Sailing Florence – Ep.100
Whilst sheltering from a storm, a chance encounter led to an insight into the risky fishing techniques used on Indonesia's tropical reefs. We were invited out on a local fishing boat where we were learnt about the crazy reality of fishing for aquarium fish...
  • May 14, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:23:28
EXTREME HEAT boat life | STUCK on the Equator | Sailing Florence – Ep.99
Sailing Yacht Florence
EXTREME HEAT boat life | STUCK on the Equator | Sailing Florence – Ep.99
Stuck for a year in a sailing boat on the equator has had its challenges, from the extreme heat, to living with the isolation on board. This part of Indian Ocean is beautiful but life behind the lens is not always as easy as it looks on camera. We share th...
  • Apr 30, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:44
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