Building an ALUMINUM Sailboat Pt 9 - Arctic Cruising: Will our New Boat Pass the Test?
Distant Shores TV
Join award-winning documentary filmmakers Paul and Sheryl Shard as they manage their first hybrid-powered aluminum flagship, Distant Shores IV, in Bermuda in 2026.
Channel Information:
Social Media Links:
Support Distant Shores TV
At WeBoating.com, we profoundly acknowledge the unwavering dedication that Distant Shores TV and other creators invests in crafting each and every video. Their passion for delivering exceptional content shines through every frame, and it's a labor of love that deserves your attention.
We invite you to watch their captivating videos and actively engage with their content, including their social media links above. Liking, commenting, and sharing their work goes a long way in fueling their creative fire.
We're also inviting you to explore any sponsorships and partnerships highlighted in the "Building an ALUMINUM Sailboat Pt 9 - Arctic Cruising: Will our New Boat Pass the Test?" video description, or directly on YouTube. By considering their offerings or purchasing services and items, you not only support Distant Shores TV but also the brands and collaborators they're associated with.
If you have any feedback, corrections, or additional information about Distant Shores TV or their videos, please use the comment form below to share your thoughts with us.
Thank you for being a part of our community and supporting the creators we cherish. Your time and support truly matter!
#aluminumsailboat #boatbuilding #arcticsailing #metstrade
Paul makes a trip to the Netherlands to see the progress on the build of Distant Shores IV, our new custom aluminum Enksail Orion 49 cruising sailboat. While he is there, Paul attends METStrade, the annual Marine Equipment Trade Show in Amsterdam, to speak to suppliers and learn more about the options we are considering for the boat.
At the show, he meets up with a group of other sailing YouTubers, who are either experienced Arctic sailors or metal boat owners or both. Later, this fun-loving group drive up to the Gebroeders van Enkhuizen Shipyard in Makkum to give their thoughts on whether Distant Shores IV will be a good Arctic cruising boat or not, based on their experiences. Lots of good info here!
Sail with us in the British Virgin Islands February 24 to March 4, 2023 https://distantshores.ca/sailaway-weeks/schedule/
00:00 Intro
00:45 METSTrade Amsterdam
01:47 Fast-forward building aluminum sailboat hull
03:19 MJ Sailing, Odd Life Crafting, EarleWrites, BRNKL visit
06:23 Sailing Uma tour aluminum sailboat
08:07 Prepare for polar bears
11:27 Planning the route north
12:53 Come sailing with us in the British Virgin Islands
13:41 Toronto International Boat Show seminars coming up
Special Thanks to:
Earle Writes – https://www.youtube.com/earlewrites
MJ Sailing – https://www.youtube.com/mjsailing
Odd Life Crafting – https://www.youtube.com/c/oddlifecrafting
Sailing Uma – https://www.youtube.com/sailinguma
Partners:
BRNKL Yacht Security & Monitoring: https://www.brnkl.io/
Brunton’s Propellers: https://www.bruntonspropellers.com/
Enksail Yachts – https://gebrvanenkhuizen.nl/?lang=en
Gebroeders van Enkhuizen Boatbuilders – https://gebrvanenkhuizen.nl/?lang=en
GN Espace Galley Systems – https://www.gn-espace.com
KB Alubouw – https://www.kbalubouw.nl
Lewmar – https://www.lewmar.com/
MG Energy Systems (lithium batteries) – https://www.mgenergysystems.eu/
Navionics Charts – https://www.navionics.com/
Oceanskies Yacht Registration – https://www.oceanskies.com/yachts/
Raymarine/Flir – https://www.raymarine.com/
Satellite Yacht Design – https://www.yacht-design.nl/
Scanstrut – https://www.scanstrut.com/
Seldén Mast/Furlex – https://www.seldenmast.com/
………………….
See You at the Toronto International Boat Show (January 20-29, 2023)
The Toronto International Boat Show takes place at the Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place 100 Princes’ Blvd., Toronto, ON Canada M6K 3C3
Home: https://www.torontoboatshow.com/
Schedule of Main Stage Seminars: https://www.torontoboatshow.com/education/seminars/
Cruising Seminars with Paul and Sheryl Shard:
Friday January 20th – 2 PM to 3 PM Eastern
Presentation: Building a Custom Aluminum Sailboat
Location: Studio X (formerly Presentation Theatre)
Saturday January 21st – 3 PM to 4 PM Eastern
Presentation: Cruising the Dutch Canals and Frisian Islands
Location: Studio X (formerly Presentation Theatre)
Saturday January 21st – 4 PM to 5 PM Eastern
Patreon Meetup
Location will be sent directly to Patrons of Distant Shores
Want to join the club and receive member benefits such as meetups, live Q&A’s, coaching/mentoring? Check out the Distant Shores Cruising Club on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/distantshorestv
Saturday January 21st – 6:30 PM to 9 PM
Sail Away Week Reunion Dinner
By invitation. Location to be announced.
Sunday January 22nd – 12 noon to 1 PM Eastern
Presentation: Sailing South to the Bahamas and Caribbean
Location: Studio X (formerly Presentation Theatre)
Distant Shores TV Lastest Videos
Beware of Orcas! Sailing South along the Atlantic Coasts of Spain and Portugal – Part 1 | Ep 275
This time on Distant Shores we travel through Orca territory where there have been recent attacks on sailboats as we sail south from Falmouth UK across the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay to Spain. We have the perfect weather for the 3-day passage, f...
New video! “Sailing South: Dover, Storms & Bay of Biscay”.
This time on Distant Shores we complete warranty work in the Netherlands, then sail to the UK where we seek shelter from a storm in Dover and explore Dover Castle before sailing to Chichester Harbour and Falmouth. https://youtu.be/SPZaCSXXFDI?si=QtrjmuF8R...
Sailing South: Dover, Storms and the Bay of Biscay
This time on Distant Shores, we complete warranty work on our Enksail Orion 49 aluminum sailboat and begin a voyage south from the Netherlands. We take refuge from a major storm in the UK in the port of Dover, and explore the historic castle and fortress b...
“Navigating in Fog” https://youtu.be/brBJgAFIWLw?si=M1lEMywqJRjgJU98 @enksailyachts
New video! “Navigating in Fog in the Busiest Shipping Area in the World!”
NAVIGATING in FOG in the Busiest SHIPPING Area in the World! | Ep 273
This time on Distant Shores we set sail from the mid-Atlantic islands of the Azores bound for the United Kingdom and the Netherlands where we encounter thick fog in one of the busiest shipping areas in the world! We explain our use of radar and AIS and the...