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Cooking on Passage: Sailing from the Canary Islands to Cape Verde | Ep 260
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Cooking on Passage: Sailing from the Canary Islands to Cape Verde | Ep 260

Come along for a 6-day offshore passage as we sail between the mid-Atlantic islands of Gran Canaria, Canary Islands and Saõ Vicente in the Cape Verde islands, passing the Sahara Desert as we go. We are joined by crew members, Keith and Stephan, and have light wind conditions, which is common along t...
Sailing Offshore to the Canary Islands
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Sailing Offshore to the Canary Islands

This time on Distant Shores we deal with currents on the 600 mile passage offshore to the Canary Islands from Portugal. We then sail from Lanzarote to Gran Canaria for the start of the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) and prepare for the big one - a 3000 mile transatlantic crossing, the first for o...
Our Favourite sailing destination! Come explore the Exuma Islands of the Bahamas with us!
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Our Favourite sailing destination! Come explore the Exuma Islands of the Bahamas with us!

We're heading back to our favourite sailing destination - the Exuma islands of the Bahamas. We've opened up two new Sailaway Weeks in the Bahamas in April. If you need a break from it all check this out.
BISCAY Crossing! Avoiding BAD WEATHER and ORCA Whales | Ep. 258
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BISCAY Crossing! Avoiding BAD WEATHER and ORCA Whales | Ep. 258

Crossing the Bay of Biscay is a navigational hurdle when sailing south from the UK to Portugal. We begin this episode in France, in the charming port of Camaret-sur-Mer, waiting for good weather and preparing for the 2-3 day crossing. The Biscay crossing starts out well although we have to keep a co...
Going Electric – TEST DRIVE ePropulsion Spirit 1.0 ELECTRIC Outboard Motor | Ep 257
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Going Electric – TEST DRIVE ePropulsion Spirit 1.0 ELECTRIC Outboard Motor | Ep 257

This week on Distant Shores, we take you to the Solent in the United Kingdom where where we test drive our new ePropulsion electric outboard motor, learn how EPIRB's work and how they help enable a rescue if you have to abandon ship, navigate the River Hamble, then do a night sail west along th...
Hand-Over! Welcome to Our New Boat! The Adventure Begins | Ep 256
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Hand-Over! Welcome to Our New Boat! The Adventure Begins | Ep 256

This time on Distant Shores we take delivery of our new Enksail Orion 49 aluminum sailboat and set sail for new adventures! We take delivery of Distant Shores IV at the Dutch town of Makkum where the boat was built, then head out through the sea-lock into the Wadden Sea and cross the North Sea to th...
First Voyage! Crossing the North Sea to the UK from the Netherlands | EP 255
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First Voyage! Crossing the North Sea to the UK from the Netherlands | EP 255

We do an extended sea trial aboard our new Enksail Orion 49 aluminum sailboat, Distant Shores IV. Sailing from Makkum in the Netherlands, we do an overnight crossing of the North Sea, dodging gas works, oil platforms and shipping lanes, then deal with shoals and big tides on the East Coast of the UK...
SAILMAKER on Board! – Trimming SAILS Enksail Orion 49 ALUMINUM Sailboat | Ep 254
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SAILMAKER on Board! – Trimming SAILS Enksail Orion 49 ALUMINUM Sailboat | Ep 254

We continue sea trials with our new Enksail Orion 49 aluminum sailboat and go for a sail with the sailmaker on board who gives us professional advice on how to best use our new sails. 00:00 Show Introduction 00:29 Marcel de Jong, UK De Vries Sails sailmaker 01:14 Code 0 sail and electric furlers...
First SAIL and Boat TOUR! Enksail Orion 49 ALUMINUM Sailboat | EP 253
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First SAIL and Boat TOUR! Enksail Orion 49 ALUMINUM Sailboat | EP 253

We move aboard our new Enksail Orion 49 aluminum sailboat and take the boat out for her first sail! Join us for a boat tour as we see the transformation from a build site to a beautiful sailing vessel flying across sparkling seas. 00:00 Intro 00:32 Moving Aboard 01:30 Orion 49 Tour 02:47 Tour Saloo...
SEA TRIALS Begin! Aluminum SAILBOAT Enksail Orion 49  | EP 252
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SEA TRIALS Begin! Aluminum SAILBOAT Enksail Orion 49 | EP 252

This time on Distant Shores we take our new Enksail Orion 49 aluminum sailboat on her first sea trial to test out the engine and systems, the 3 rudder configuration and swing keel. 00:00 Opening 01:04 Electronic Engine Start 01:46 Leaving the Dock 02:31 Handling with 3 Rudders 04:18 Learning t...
Commissioning & Decommissioning – What’s Up with our New ALUMINUM Sailboat? | EP 251
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Commissioning & Decommissioning – What’s Up with our New ALUMINUM Sailboat? | EP 251

Just as we're about to start sea trials, a few more items need troubleshooting on our new Enksail Orion 49 sailboat, all part of the commissioning process of a newly-built custom aluminum cruising boat. We also participate in a nationwide ceremony honouring those who died in World War II libera...
SAILS On! STORM Staysail for HEAVY Weather | EP 250
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SAILS On! STORM Staysail for HEAVY Weather | EP 250

Commissioning of our new Enksail Orion 49 aluminum sailboat continues in the Netherlands! In this episode, the team from De Vries Sails/UK Sails arrives to bend on the boat’s brand new suit of sails. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions of the sailmaker, learn about the high tech sailcloth used...
Live Chat with Paul and Sheryl aboard Distant Shores IV
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Live Chat with Paul and Sheryl aboard Distant Shores IV

We are about to begin another season of sailing adventure! Tune in for a live chat and Q&A aboard Distant Shores IV, our Enksail Orion 49 sailboat, to learn about the tropical destinations we’ll be sailing to this winter and how you can join us on a leg of the voyage.
Commissioning a New Sailboat | Enksail Orion 49
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Commissioning a New Sailboat | Enksail Orion 49

We’ve just launched our new sailboat! What happens now? This week we begin the process of commissioning our new Orion 49 sailboat with the team at Enksail Yachts in the Netherlands - testing systems, troubleshooting problems, filling and pressurizing tanks to check for leaks and lots more in prepara...
Christening our New Sailboat! Launch Party & Open Day Boat Tours
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Christening our New Sailboat! Launch Party & Open Day Boat Tours

After launching our new Enksail Orion 49 aluminum sailboat, we host a Launch Party and Open Boat Event where we christen the boat and hold a traditional ceremony to bless the builders and crew. Tour Distant Shores IV along with international guests including creators from popular sailing channels Sa...
LAUNCHING Distant Shores IV !  New SAILING Adventures are About to Begin!
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LAUNCHING Distant Shores IV ! New SAILING Adventures are About to Begin!

It’s been months of anticipation and finally the day has arrived - the launch of Distant Shores IV, our brand new Enksail Orion 49 aluminum sailboat! Share our excitement at the moment of “splash”, then at the raising of the mast where we perform a traditional silver coin ceremony to ensure good luc...
How to Stay Married While Choosing Boat Upholstery!
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How to Stay Married While Choosing Boat Upholstery!

As the launch of our new Enksail Orion 49 sailboat approaches, we have to decide on the colours and upholstery for a comfortable yacht interior, so in this week’s video we do a humorous deep dive into boat upholstery, cushions, and fabrics. For the first time, we work with an interior designer who...
Launch Party! Are you coming?
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Launch Party! Are you coming?

In this week's video, we celebrate springtime in the Netherlands filming a final update on the boat before her launch in April, showing you how the woodwork is being finished plus giving you a tour of the main components of the tech room and electrical room. You're invited to the Launch ...
Launch Date Distant Shores IV is Launching
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Launch Date Distant Shores IV is Launching

Live stream boat tour, March 18, 2024, just four weeks to launch
Wait ’til You See Her Now! Progress on Distant Shores IV January 2024 Visit to the Shipyard
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Wait ’til You See Her Now! Progress on Distant Shores IV January 2024 Visit to the Shipyard

This time on Distant Shores we're excited to update you on the progress of the boat and the upcoming launch date, inspect the hybrid battery bank installation and make some decisions about the cockpit layout.
Boat Tour & Build Update of Enksail Orion 49 January 2024
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Boat Tour & Build Update of Enksail Orion 49 January 2024

Join us for a YouTube Live event as we tour through our new Enksail Orion 49 custom aluminum sailboat as she nears her final stages of build in the Netherlands. Once again we will be interviewing some of the craftspeople who have been working on the boat as well as General Manager, Ronald van Enkhui...
48 Volt Deep Dive: Electrical Management on Aluminum Sailboat
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48 Volt Deep Dive: Electrical Management on Aluminum Sailboat

This time on Distant Shores we do a deep dive into the 48V wiring system. Check out the installation with the electrical engineer and see why we think it's worth moving up from a traditional 12 Volt system. 00:00 Intro 00:45 Wiring sailboat electrical system 01:04 Wiring diagram 01:41 48 Volt ...
Ask Us Anything! Building an Aluminum Sailboat
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Ask Us Anything! Building an Aluminum Sailboat

This time on Distant Shores we answer your questions about our new custom aluminum Enksail Orion 49 sailboat while visiting the shipyard in the Netherlands. Questions such as "When is the expected launch date?" to "Is there insulation?" to "Why is the cabinetry being built o...
Med Mooring Challenge – Sailing Greek Islands
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Med Mooring Challenge – Sailing Greek Islands

🌏 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal + 4 months extra here ➼ It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✌ While the build of our new Enksail Orion 49 sailboat progresses in the Netherlands, we make a 12-day voyage through the Greek Islands aboard a Jeanneau 54 monohull, enjoying some fast sai...
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