The Final Push to LAUNCH | Sailing Florence Refit Ep.180
May 24, 2024 by Sailing Yacht Florence | Language: EN Play Time: 00:25:42 | SAILING YOUTUBERS
The Final Push to Launch | Sailing Florence Refit Ep.180
After 6 months of hard work, the moment of truth has arrived for us and our sailing yacht Florence. It’s been a tough journey but we’re now approaching our deadline to leave the shed and head back out on the water.
A Mixed Emotion
We’ve been inside this boat shed during winter, listening to the rain and wind while we put Florence through a massive overhaul. Leaving this secure environment isn’t easy – it’s where we worked day in, day out on our sailboat.
A Huge Milestone
The first milestone was getting Florence watertight. This is a crucial step to move her from the shed and have the hood removed.
Ready for the Mast
With Florence watertight, our next challenge was preparing the mast. The yard brought her mast inside where we had already replaced the wiring and installed a new steaming light and deck light.
Making Every Detail Count
We have done everything possible to make sure every last detail is perfect before launch, from new solar panels and a replacement stove to replacing machine’s bumper strip to prevent any damage.
Final Adjustments
In the final week, we made crucial adjustments to Florence. This includes the new radar installation, solar panels upgrade, and oven replacement. Despite our tiredness, these essential jobs kept us focused and determined.
Launch Day
We’ve been eagerly waiting for the tide to fill this narrow muddy creek enough to float Florence. It’s our deadline we can’t afford to miss.
First Steps
The first step was making sure all seacocks were fine – those are the valves that stop sea water coming in. We also needed the engine to start after being dormant for 6 months.
A Smooth Launch
With our nerves on edge, we carefully moved Florence from her muddy confines into open waters. Despite the challenges faced in getting her back floating and sailing again, this launch felt like a huge achievement.
Navigating Out
It took careful planning to exit the harbor under our own power. Thanks to some technical assistance, we made it successfully and continued to sail in the Solent. As the engine warmed up and we began to make progress, it felt like we’d finally completed our journey.
The Perfect Ending
The arrival at Premier Marina’s Port Solent marks the end of our time working on Florence. This place holds significance as we started our round-the-world voyage from here.
Despite the challenges and stress involved, this was an incredible accomplishment that brings us one step closer to embarking on our next great adventure.
The Future
We will be making final preparations while at the marina. Keep following our journey, as there’s more to come!
The final push to get out of the boatyard and re-float Florence for the next adventure. If we miss this tide we will be STUCK HERE FOR ANOTHER MONTH! We have to: Make her watertight; Leave the shed; Put the mast up; Re-rig her; Finish the electrical Installation; and Launch.
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We have been sailing around the world for 8 years after setting off from England in 2016 on board our 37ft sail boat Florence. Now we are re-fitting her ready for the next adventure. 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.
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00:00 – Intro
01:02 – Final Jobs in the Shed
03.48 – Leaving the Shed
06:28 – Stepping Florence's Mast
07:42 - Re-Rigging and making her our home
14:26 – Launch Day
20:11 – First Sail Post-Refit
Music in order as played:
Epic Trailer - www.hooksounds.com – Licenced
Dramatic Suspense - www.hooksounds.com – Licenced
Feeling Close - www.hooksounds.com – Licenced
Funk on Deck - www.hooksounds.com – Licenced
Sprightly - www.hooksounds.com – Licenced
The Journey - www.hooksounds.com – Licenced
Off Gravity - www.hooksounds.com – Licenced
Epic Inspiration - www.hooksounds.com – Licenced
Burn for You - www.hooksounds.com – Licenced
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