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On Location March 2014 – BVI

On Location in the BVI - March 18 2014 - Octopus, Dinghy adrift, BVI Sailing! Welcome to the first "On Location" report from the crew of Distant Shores - sailing in the lovely British Virgin Islands.

Mar 18, 2014
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:03:49

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Caribbean 1500 in Memory of Steve Black

Steve Black, founder of the Caribbean 1500 rally, began this popular sailing event in 1990 as a chance for sailors heading to the Caribbean to sail in company, attend preparatory seminars taught by sailing experts, and stay in contact at sea through an SSB radio safety net. In this excerpt from seas...

Mar 18, 2014
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:03:45

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Spanish Virgins Rum

Caribbean cruising with Distant Shores. We sailed in the USVI and Spanish Virgins and had a very fun Rum Tasting evening.

Mar 04, 2014
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:22

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Mid Ocean Sailing

Sailing Transatlantic from the Canary islands to St Lucia with ARC 2012. Here is some of the nicest sailing conditions we had on this passage. Not familiar with Distant Shores? You can download a FREE 30-minute episode of the Distant Shores sailing adventure TV series, "Southern Exumas Bahamas...

Feb 11, 2014
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:38

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Exuma Bahamas – Anchoring Under Sail

Gorgeous blue water sailing in the Bahamas! We practice anchoring under sail off the settlement of Black Point in the Exumas. And if you would like to follow the continuing adventures of Paul and Sheryl Shard aboard S/V Distant Shores or learn more about the Distant Shores TV series see:

Feb 05, 2014
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:03:42

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Have you serviced your winches recently?

We regularly meet cruising sailors who have never serviced their winches. This can cause a serious accident if the winch is under strain and the winch handle is in place. If the pawls stick the winch can spin backwards and a break an arm or worse. Its is vitally important to service winches regularl...

Jan 04, 2014
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:16

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Caribbean Dinghy Concert

Local marina Phare Bleu organize a "dinghy concert" and we find this means the whole concert is floating out in the Caribbean Sea! Cruising sailors have rafted their dinghies together and tied up to a barge and tugboat - where Canadian Folk Duo Madison Violet are converting new fans with t...

Dec 12, 2013
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:38

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Installing an electric windlass

Installation of a Lewmar V3 anchor windlass. Not familiar with Distant Shores? You can download a FREE 30-minute episode of the Distant Shores sailing adventure TV series, "Southern Exumas Bahamas" at And if you would like to follow the continuing adventures of Paul and Sheryl Shard abo...

Nov 19, 2013
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:03:52

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Bahamas Dream Sailing with Distant Shores

Perfect sailing in the bluest water on the planet! This video footage shows the highlights of several cruises through these jewel-like islands of the Bahamas aboard the Southerly 42, Distant Shores. Not familiar with the Distant Shores sailing adventure TV series? You can download a FREE 30-minute ...

Nov 13, 2013
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:03:59

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Distant Shores Super Trailer

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 Mediterranean, Europe, Scandinavia ...

Nov 01, 2013
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:01:29

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Season 9 Trailer … NEW

Join global adventurers, Paul and Sheryl Shard, on one of their most diverse voyages ever starting with small historic canals, a Mediterranean cruise, a transatlantic passage and island-hopping in the Caribbean. The voyage begins on the north coast of France as they sail up the River Seine to Paris ...

Oct 30, 2013
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:13

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BVI Spring Regatta

The BVI Spring Regatta that takes place annually in March in the British Virgin Islands is based at Nanny Cay Marina and Resort on the BVI's main island, Tortola, with a population of just over 20 thousand or about double the number of St Ursula's 11,000 virgins for which the island group ...

Oct 15, 2013
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:24

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Distant Shores Trailer

Distant Shores is a sailing television series about the cruising life, with lots of tips for sailors planning to sail away plus destination information to help you make your cruising plans. We have been filming Distant Shores for over 15 years, and know the fun and challenges of the cruising life. D...

Sep 13, 2013
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:45

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Distant Shores Season 3 Trailer – Greece & Turkey

Paul and Sheryl Shard sail their 37-foot sailboat north along the west coast of Turkey to Istanbul then explore the northern Greek Islands of Lesvos, Samos, Chios, Patmos and more. They then head to the southern coast of Turkey visiting Marmaris and the Turquoise Coast, finishing back in Greece to e...

Aug 28, 2013
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:39

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Distant Shores Season 2 Trailer – Croatia, Italy and the Greek Islands to Turkey

The voyage into the Mediterranean continues in Distant Shores Series 2 when Paul and Sheryl head through the Straits of Messina to the Aeolian Island of Italy, then around Italy's south coast into the Adriatic Sea to explore the Croatian coast, then north to Venice. Next its on to the Ionian I...

Aug 27, 2013
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:03:39

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ARC Safety Check Extended

Planning an ocean passage? Every year more than 200 boats cross the Atlantic with the ARC - Atlantic Rally for Cruisers. Before the start each ARC boat must pass a safety inspection, and we filmed the process for Distant Shores. Here's the extended cut of this segment. Lots of good safety hints...

Aug 23, 2013
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:15

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ARC Rally sailing across the Atlantic downwind with twin headsails

Sailing downwind for days on end as we cross the Atlantic Ocean. We are participating in the ARC - the Atlantic rally for Cruisers. An excerpt from the Distant Shores sailing adventure TV series. We're using both headsails out wing-and-wing. One is poled out using our Selden carbon fibre pole....

Aug 17, 2013
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:22

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Stormy Seas Autopilot Steering

Atlantic Rally for Cruisers - ARC 2012 We are sailing downwind in strong winds and watch how the autopilot handles the seas. We have a Raymarine Autopilot system with an SXP-30 corepack.

Aug 16, 2013
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:01:50

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Intracoastal Waterway – Overtaking Traffic

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 least wake. We found boaters to be very court...

Jun 09, 2013
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:04:15

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Cruising the Bahamas Trailer

Cruising the Bahamas - 1 hour If you're dreaming of a cruise to the beautiful islands of the Bahamas this delightful film will whet your appetite for adventure while providing valuable tips for a safe and enjoyable voyage. The Shards take you to their favorite anchorages, show how to read the c...

May 28, 2013
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:16

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Mid-Atlantic sailing – Distant Shores

Over 1000 miles from land! We have been at sea for a week and a half and still have a week to go to reach the Caribbean. Join us on this transatlantic passage. This is an excerpt from Season 5 of Distant Shores (filmed in 2007). For more info on the boat click here

May 26, 2013
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:47

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Season 9 Trailer – French Canals, Morocco and Sailing Transatlantic with the ARC

Join global adventurers, Paul and Sheryl Shard, on one of their most diverse voyages ever starting with small historic canals, a Mediterranean cruise, a transatlantic passage and island-hopping in the Caribbean. The voyage begins on the north coast of France as they sail up the River Seine to Paris ...

Apr 22, 2013
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:01:59

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Sailing to Distant Shores – Season 1 Trailer

Entering the Mediterranean Sea through the Straits of Gibraltar, the Shards take you to the Pillars of Hercules, first in Gibraltar (Europe) and Ceuta (Africa) then continue along the south coast of Spain to cruise the Balearic Islands where they end the season wintering in the island of Menorca. Hi...

Apr 22, 2013
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:03:19

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Full Moon Party – British Virgin Islands

Soaking up the atmosphere of the Full Moon Party at Trellis Bay! Great fun sailing in the BVI! The crew of Distant Shores films the fun... www.distantshores.ca

Mar 30, 2013
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:01:28

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On Location March 2014 – BVI

Caribbean 1500 in Memory of Steve Black

Spanish Virgins Rum

Mid Ocean Sailing

Exuma Bahamas – Anchoring Under Sail

Have you serviced your winches recently?

Caribbean Dinghy Concert

Installing an electric windlass

Bahamas Dream Sailing with Distant Shores

Distant Shores Super Trailer

Season 9 Trailer … NEW

BVI Spring Regatta

Distant Shores Trailer

Distant Shores Season 3 Trailer – Greece & Turkey

Distant Shores Season 2 Trailer – Croatia, Italy and the Greek Islands to Turkey

ARC Safety Check Extended

ARC Rally sailing across the Atlantic downwind with twin headsails

Stormy Seas Autopilot Steering

Intracoastal Waterway – Overtaking Traffic

Cruising the Bahamas Trailer

Mid-Atlantic sailing – Distant Shores

Season 9 Trailer – French Canals, Morocco and Sailing Transatlantic with the ARC

Sailing to Distant Shores – Season 1 Trailer

Full Moon Party – British Virgin Islands

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