Sailing Florence · video

What this video covers

After a seven-year, 50,000-mile circumnavigation, the crew of the Oyster Marine 37 HERITAGE Florence returns to their home port of Portsmouth Harbour, UK.Watch The final leg begins at Chapman's Pool, timing the tide to navigate the Hurst Narrows and the Solent.1:06 Upon arrival, the vessel is met by a large fleet of escort boats and spectators, marking the conclusion of the voyage.10:30 Following the homecoming, the crew initiates a comprehensive refit of Florence in a local boatyard to prepare for a planned 2024 expedition to the Arctic Circle.24:53 This maintenance period involves extensive repairs after years of continuous offshore sailing.25:01 The crew confirms that the project will continue, with future content documenting the boatyard work and the subsequent northern passage.24:26

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