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 ...
Sailing in October, for us, usually means piling on the layers. Not this year! It's still 35 degrees on the Costa Blanca and we're really enjoying sailing, ...
In this episode we set off on a five day sail across the bay of Biscay with ARC Portugal. Three days in we get news of a force 10 storm crossing our path. The ...
On the Hook for Crew Overboard, Kitesurfing & Beach Cleanup Heads up, the man overboard stuff is just for entertainment. We’re not good enough at it to ...
Living aboard a sailboat is one of the coolest experiences we’ve shared. It’s our home and just like a house or apartment, it requires maintenance. We spend a ...
You asked for it... here it is, Starship Friendship BOAT TOUR! This video shows above decks, look for Part 2 to see below. It's been quite a journey - from ...
Sailing across the Atlantic was one of our dreams -- we did it! It was the journey of a lifetime. We might be tired, but we are also grateful for every minute! ...
The Atlantic crossing series continues, breaking our sailing speed record, and racing fast towards the Caribbean. It’s a wild ride, with gusting winds and ...
Mid-Atlantic insanity, it’s a thing. As we approach the halfway point, our minds start to wander; idleness becomes antics and our Starship devolves into a ...
Big Waves - Don't Care Sailing Across the Atlantic Sailing across the Atlantic strikes fear in some and inspires the dreams of many. It’s by no means easy, ...
The fishing was f'ing great! The language, maybe could have been a little better. But when the hunt is that good... What is the most marvelous thing you have ...
We Missed the Start Line! Boatlife ain’t Simple. EP 23 There are worse places to be stranded…. Maybe with some luck we can set sail eventually, but making the ...
We did figure eights for three hours! Why? Sometimes fishing is more important than sailing, even when you're in a rally. The reward was insane fishing and ...
This is a sneak peak at our next episode. Just some silliness on leg one of sailing across the Atlantic. Don't miss episode 22 this Sunday.
Keeping watch on our first night out turns into a close call. Combined with technical difficulties and followed by a disturbing alarm... Sailing across the ...
FINALLY - we set sail for the Caribbean, via Cape Verde. But first, a few more fun activities ashore. Almost 200 years ago the island of Grand Canaria was a ...
Someone could have lost a finger! Seriously… and there’s a special knot for dealing with the situation. Pay attention - you might need it one day! In addition ...
Rained out. But we managed to have some fun and get some chores done too! Some serious chores and some seriously cool new friends are in this episode! While ...
Heads up, there are two minutes of black at the end... if you watch that far, thank you! ;) Graciosa Island or La Graciosa (the funny girl) is ...
This episode we are lucky enough to be part of the panel at the World Cruising Club Ocean Sailing Seminar, and then we go (hypothetical) catamaran shopping! We ...
This first video shows the lead up to crossing the Atlantic. The video introduces all the crew members, showcases quite a few of the work we did to get the ...