Sailing The Bahamas | Sailing Florence – Ep.157

Running aground is a constant risk when Sailing in the Bahamas, but navigating over the shallow sandbanks with turquoise waters for miles around makes it worth while. In the rarely visited outer islands we find stunning deserted beaches all to ourselves before we visit Deans blue hole, the second deepest blue hole in the world.

We have been sailing around the world for 6 and a half years after setting off from England in 2016 on board our 37ft sail boat Florence. 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. Boat life out at sea on the ocean and off the grid.

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00:00 – Intro
01:23 – Boat maintenance in a remote location
05:34 – The perfect beach?
07:44 – Fishing whilst Sailing between islands in the Bahamas
12:06 – Island life, Crooked Island, Bahamas
13:39 – Navigating Shallow sandbanks in the Bahamas
16:33 – Exploring Long Island, deans blue hole
19:38 – BEHIND THE LENS, Under Over Shot
23:52 – Next time and TRACKER access

#Sailing #Ocean #sailingaroundtheworld #circumnavigation #SailingYachtFlorence #BoatLife #boatlifestyle #yacht #SYFlorence #SailingDoubleHanded #Caribbeanboatlife #Bahamas

Music in order as played:

[kbflr]

Honestly, every time I think your cinematography can’t get any better you go to the next level. This episode was just stunning from beginning to end.

[ReflectingMe]

Holy moley Amy and Matt - those underwater shots of Florence gently sailing past were absolutely mesmerising. Would love to see an episode of how you produce your excellent videos, it was great seeing how you did the over/under shot. Also - this episode is superb, great seeing you two enjoying each others company. As for the blue hole you have visited - I've been to the one in Dahab, Egypt which was fantastic as well. John.

[painfree.yourself]

Stunning pictures. Thank you for sharing this incredible adventure with us. Fair winds and following seas.

[dorianzittle]

I must tell you that your videos have to be the most professionally done that I have seen. With superb videography, to explicit storytelling, the unfolding background music. Well done my friend. Well done.

[StephenHugill]

Look what followed the Tuna in. You were lucky!

[Sunshine_and_Silver_linings]

My husband and I recently purchased a Mason 48 and I have to thank you both for being part of the inspiration for us to take the plunge. Fair winds and following seas ❤⛵☀️

[unclerob]

I've been following you two from the beginning. I remember when you got your new sails in Thailand and here you are already making repairs. You've come a long, long way in so many respects. Your videos are just fantastic - good idea to show how you get some of your shots! I've made a few videos that are just more like family videos on YT and I gained a huge respect for channels like yours that crank out these exceptionally well done and so very entertaining videos week after week. Bravo!!

[Fanan]

You are the best Sailing channel and sailors too. Miles away everybody else... What a journey, what a life you had been living!!!

[damonkennard]

I respect the time that must have taken to grab those underwater shots of Florence sailing overhead. Awesome!

[oceanwoods]

I grew up sailing in the Bahamas in the 70/80s.
I was under the impression it was all transformed negatively by now.
Glad to still see some outer island nature.

[grabasalad]

You know that trust is the bedrock, the foundation, of a great relationship as it is a prerequisite for respect and that is essential for friendship and love. This video is a wonderful resource for those whose relationships are struggling. I don’t think you planned it to be but in my humble opinion it is. Your touch on the world brings benefits you didn’t intend, thank you…

[sarahhudleston]

Amazing water and lovely shots! After six years on a small boat, I come from a sailing family, do you ever My parents lived on their boat for 13 years. My dad was really patient . But not sure I could do it.

[southernpaths]

I went back and watched some of the videos from the visit to the Marquesas… the videos were good then, but it’s plain to see that you two have become world class videographers in the 5 years(!!!) since then.

[chrismalkin]

You have just won my very well considered and most prestigious award of being the best sailing channel ever. You leave every other sailing channel in your wake. 😊Sincere congratulations!

[britt-ingerlengstrom]

Just fantastic I’m impressed of you as a couple, sailers, more of Amy and Matt and the world would become a better place ❤

[justsomeguy]

Loved the over/under pic. I honestly have no idea how much work it takes to make these videos but I now understand a little more and just want to say thanks for the effort and the explanation of how it's done.

[thebermudaangle]

Well...that was stunning to watch! Thank you💫 🌟🎉🍹🎊🌟💫

[earthangel]

Hopefully, the crystal turquoise water of the Bahamas is visiting your dreams now, as you venture on your north Atlantic passage. Another sparkling episode Amy and Matt!
💙💙💙💙💙

[jimsargent]

I love that you show "behind the Len's" some don't understand what it takes to get the shot. Great job you guys.

[nooneanybodyknows]

Fifty shades of blue.💙 Thanks for all the effort you exert to bring the most spectacular footage. 🤟 Such a special place. 🌎