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After a seven-year, 50,000-mile circumnavigation, the crew of the Oyster Heritage 37 *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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