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If you're dreaming of sailing away on a cruising destination, we've made the perfect video series to help you achieve your dreams. We know the cruising life and have been cruising for nearly 30 years, filming from the Bahamas, and Caribbean, through the M...

This is the first in a series of videos being produced to illustrate what guests can expect to experience on a 7-day charter aboard our 50 foot sailboat, 'Sophisicated Lady'. Filmed in the British Virgin Islands, it will give you a chance to experience som...

If you are planning a trip down the Intracoastal Waterway or ICW here is a tip for dealing with overtaking traffic. Wait till they get up close astern then slow your boat right down. This allows the overtaking vessel to slow as well and pass you with the l...

This video sharing contest is for a 7-Day Sailing Charter aboard the sailing yacht 'Sophisticated Lady' in the Caribbean this fall! The charter will take place in the Grenadines Islands between the islands of Grenada and St Vincent. The charter is a Capt...

Mooring Mediterranean-style stern to the dock in Greece. This is an excerpt from the Distant Shores sailing adventure television series. If you would like to follow the continuing adventures of Paul and Sheryl Shard aboard S/V Distant Shores see: http://...

View all the new 'Sophisticated Lady' travel logs in one location here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL617uWVV3aozVq_RIxmyT863IfUn7ZXgN Now you can view 'Sophisticated Lady' BoatCam - updates live photo to website every 5 minutes during dayling h...

How to beach your boat! This was our first time to deliberately beach our Southerly 42 in the Bahamas. Crystal blue waters and white sand! If you would like to follow the continuing adventures of Paul and Sheryl Shard aboard S/V Distant Shores see: http:/...