Ryan organised to have a Bimini built so we can sit outside under shade comfortably and not burn his pale Scottish skin!

Our Gas lines for our stove needed replacing as they had expired back in 2012. Until we find the right part its Cheese and bread for us!!

In this video Ryan heads over to Malta a week early to finish his Med sailing Certification and to get the boat ready for us.

After crossing from Sicily to Gozo we sail a figure 8 around Gozo and Malta with stops at the Blue Lagoon and St Julian's Bay, a tour in the harbour of ...

After a first trail at very little wind we now sail the 70 miles behind the Wingaker to Malta. The true wind starts at 10 knots dead downwind and both ...

After a tow into Malta in the last blog we woke to find ourselves surrounded by super yachts in the most expensive dock in Malta - Grand Harbour Marina. We ...

In the last blog we sailed the Cyclades and finally set sail from Crete to Malta! We picked up new companions at sea – migrant birds heading across the ...

The last blog was about returning from England and Woody's experiences in Aegina - a visit to the Parthenon and witnessing a live sea rescue. In this blog we ...

In this episode we started our trip to Malta when the weather changed. Although we had an appointment in Malta, we changed the course to Sicily and where ...

Welcome to these Classic Episodes of Distant Shores where we revisit destinations from our cruise in the Mediterranean. This time sailing from Malta to ...

After waiting out winter storms in Malta, the Shards prepare for a new sailing season. While Two-Step is in the boat yard, they participate in Easter ...

Its a stormy late season sail from Sicily to the island of Malta, home of the famous Knights of St. John. The island is also renowned for its role in WWII as a ...

Here is a new sample episode of Distant Shores - sailing in the Mediterranean. This is from Season 5 where we start the season in Malta, then sail on to Italy ...

Here is a new sample episode of Distant Shores - sailing in the Mediterranean. This is from Season 5 where we start the season in Malta, then sail on to Italy ...

This vide shows a panorama of Gibraltar as we leave and head to Malta. Read about our epic 800+ mile trip from Gib to Malta here: ...

This is where we ended up after our long voyage from Gibraltar (over 800+ miles) - not a bad place - eh?! Read my review on Manoel Island here: ...

Gives you and idea of how high the swell was! A bit scary...we all decided not to look backwards. This was taken before I knew how to hold the video camera ...

A dance lesson on the back of the boat sailing Gibraltar to Malta. Please give us a thumbs up and subscribe to our channel. Then get our FREE checklist on ...

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 ...

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) ...

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We helped deliver Rama (now called Thea) from Turkey to Malta. Check out the inside of this classic 1968 motor boat. She is quite possibly the most beautiful ...