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I think the circumnavigation of the British Isles will make for excellent watching.

I live in Shetland - husband is currently on his yacht for a 2-day movement to a new pier. If you get here by July you’ll see puffins. August most are gone. :)

I made this passage on a big log, using a table spoon as an oar.

It is sad that you have chosen a "retirement" trip rather than a challenging one. You can always do round the UK trip with or w/o kids, when you are older, on a vacation from work (a long vacation but still). The UK coast is well suited for elder sailors with many options for dinner and accomodation. It is civilised and that is why it is not so interesting. It is also your home country and it is not going anywhere. It would be great to see Florence and both of you against real challenge. There is one more option that is both spectacular and does not require rigorous planning - that is the northern Atlantic crossing to Greenland. I'm just an internet onlooker, but I've seen it done by absolute amateurs. Then you can go to Canada through the Northern Passage while it is still open from the ice. And then you can go back across the Atlantic. That would be a real adventure with two more Atlantic crossings under your belt. Also the UK should be relatively easy to stock up on provisions for this trip.

Fantastic to see you both out and on another voyage, and what better than doing an around-the-British-Isles trip as a shakedown to next years arctic challenge? I'm looking forward to seeing every episode that you put out on this season's trip, cheers! PS: Your filming skills have been honed over the years to become truly epic. You could start an evergreen 'How To Create Amazing Short Films' course, and I'd be the first to sign up. Amongst other things I'd love to learn, is how you launch and retrieve the drone while rocking along in full sail! lol I've always thought of rigging up a 'drone catching net' (but where, on a cluttered monohull?) and have the drone fly right into it, but I'm sure you have a more elegant technique.

I cant find out how much their boat cost- on top of the annual costs they talk about in this video. How much was the boat? Thanks

I bet you are loving the new roller furler!

Great video! I'm delighted to see you back on passage. Are you able to gybe the headsail in front of the staysail without having to partially furl the headsail?

So happy for you guy's, you worked hard on the refit and nnow it's time to enjoy the fruit of your labor...Carry on Florence.

Wow so many happy comments . And mine too . Fab set up with the staysail and she pulls well eh . Fair winds (and sun etc😀😎)

Excellent great to have you back out sailing.

Great Job guys! just starting my project with a Malö fro 1992 and look forward to take to the seas!

Welcome back! We are looking forward to going around the UK with you, can't wait to see your adventures again. Florence looks as beautiful as ever. Big hugs to you all. Chris and Noreen - Durban.South Africa.

Awesome video for us weekend sailors!

Right On!!! Back on the water, good for y'all!!! 🙂

I've actually been rewatching old episodes sequentially from before I came across your channel. SUPERB repository of useful knowledge. I particularly appreciate the budgeting, preventative maintenance and planning top tips one can glean from your videos. I had a "trust fund" similar to the one you describe having in that it was an ephemeral one derived from memories of special places and austere environments that took effort and care to reach, rather than dynastic financial wealth. I grew up in the north cascades and my first job was as a mule packer and hunter's guide, I got to see a kaleidoscope of landscapes while running pack strings, I didn't even realize how little I was being paid til I started tending bar and doing woodworking and made "real" money. The notion of a "vacation" has never entered my thinking.

I’m in Oz and loved the view of the White Cliffs from the sea . You have a fabulous sailing channel and I really enjoy being part of your travels. Your photography is wonderful,narratives are quick and to the point and blended splendidly into the story. My only disappointment is you never did much around Oz, especially the Kimberley. Maybe another day. Looking forward to being taken around the UK.

The boat looks fantastic! And as my ancestry is Scottish and Irish, I’m really excited to see this season!

...and, in addition to all the exceptional achievements, appropriate music.

Thats nice to do the coastal trip around the UK-Ireland. Should be interesting for many viewers. But are you ready to dodge the traffic and windmills ? I think that will be most challenging for you, looking forward to follow your progress, cheers From Sechelt, BC, Canada.

Simply beautiful sail in very busy waters! Your change of plans is a good one as the arctic has to be timed out to maximize the shorter sailing season. Florence just looks rejuvinated!

Hey guys! So many great things to say about this vid...as usual. First is, super stoked for how the refit has worked out for you. It looks like a very good "job well done"! Your cinematography is as usual quite interesting, with great subject matter B-roll, and clear, well thought out arrangement/editing. But mostly, I'm really stoked for your change of plans! I think it's going to be very cool to cruise with you guys around the British Isles. I'm sure the Arctic will be great too, but for me I think this will be more moving.Thanks

Florence looks Absolutely gorgeous! 🥂⛵️⚓️😎

Awsome seeing you sailing again.

Bering 75 is so beautiful in the background. Take your time and just enjoy yourselves.

It’s so great to see you on the water again! And with such enthusiasm. Florence looks amazing and the new sails are crisp and elegant. 🎉🎉

Should you stop in Scarborough on your way up the East Coast, I’ll be happy to buy you ou both an ice cream!

Don't forget to go around Rockall, leaving it to port, as it is part of the UK. ;)

Great to see you sailing. Out on the water again.

Great to see you back sailing and hope you manage to sail around Ireland 🇮🇪 ❤

Matt really needs to take on more of the catering duties. Amy either loves cooking or she doesn't trust Matt!!🤮🤮 By the way Florence looks like new again after the refit - well done. 😍😍

Nice parallel slot on those foresails! Don't feel badly about the Arctic delay. I could use the extra time to get a warmer parka to sit there and watch it! The new B&G set up looks really nice! Very easy to read! Florence has always looked good, but with your terrific high resolution video now, it looks even better!

Nice to see you sailing again !

Congratulations and well done, wonderful to see all three of you back where your belong...🤗🤗🤗 Beautiful video, thank you so much!!!

Yeah it must be a bummer getting insurance to sail in the Artic especially for boats of a certain age. Even though they were better made back then. Funny how the last thing to arrive for a sailboat were the sails. Every time I look at the toe rail I think of what it took. Enjoy the pubs and fish and chips :)

Florence is looking lovely Guys, enjoy your sail.

Florence looks great. Welcome to Norway next year🌞⛵️

Awesome! I have been following your adventures and am currently following in your tracks making my way south ready to cross the Atlantic. Last year I sailed round Britain anticlockwise. So you are following in my tracks whilst I follow in yours! I also sheltered from a storm in Ramsgate then sailed on to Lowestoft! Sprinted up the east coast to get maximum time on the west coast of Scotland. Good plan 👍

Staysails are great aren’t they. We use ours almost all the time now and notice it makes steering much easier, with greatly diminished weather helm.

I would strongly recommend Canna in the small isles, puffins, cute cattle and friendly natives, very pleasant vibe

Looking forward to seeing the country of my birth. I was born in Essex in 1962 and migrated to Australia in 1971 two days after my 9th birthday, I have never been back, guessing the place has changed since I was there last😊. Glad you decided to pull into Lowestoft my Dad was based there for a while on minesweeper trawlers during WW2 using Butlins holiday camp as a barracks. Cheers

Great to see you back on the water. Tip: Sailingchannel Cadoha made a list/book on their favourite anchorages in the UK. Maybe you can have a look to get ideas.

Looking forward to following this journey.....I would say a tour of the Baltic Sea would also be amazing ......as would the Med which you missed on your circumnavigation. Great channel.

So good to see you sailing again! I am an ex-pat Brit and you are about to sail past my old home of 66 years ago, Cromer, so I will look out for that! Following you round the British Isles will be fascinating and will provide a very different perspective on the usual view of the country. You guys are great with your commentaries music and videography, can't wait for the next episode to journey with you

I love your filmography. I can’t wait to see you sail around the West Coast of Scotland. Please visit Shieldaig in Wester Ross, it is the most beautiful place in the world. It has a little shop and a lovely restaurant. Tobermory on Mull is also well worth a visit.

Can’t wait see the British Isles. Hello from the West coast of Canada

Hello from Ireland please do come looking forward to these just subbed your a lovely couple but the Whole of the British Isles please

Truly brilliant cinematography and editing. Love the new sails! Enjoy the marvelous coastline.

Doesn't seem like 8 months ago since we waved you into Port Solent! Well done 👏 🎉 I remember your faces at HYC when things were not going so well on the refit, Congratulations you've done it, guts and determination did it😂😂

I am so happy to view your first sail in ages, fair winds and smooth seas.