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Sailing Truth Show: How to Choose the RIGHT Boat for Your Sailing Plans
Want more info? Check out my book - https://bethecaptain.com/ Most people don’t buy a bad boat. They buy the wrong boat for the life they’re actually going to live. On this week’s Sailing Truth Show, we’re breaking down one of the most common, an...
Life Aboard Mid-Atlantic Before the Seas Turn Rough – Day 6
Six days into our Atlantic crossing, the ocean is finally starting to show its teeth. The crew is back together—Brett, Ayanna, Jade, Dingo, and Penny—and we’re settling into the long middle stretch of life at sea. Days blur together with watches, ed...
7 Sailboats You Should Never Buy (Unless You Know This) – Ep 357 – Lady K Sailing
Thinking about buying a sailboat? There are some amazing deals out there… and some very expensive mistakes waiting to happen. In this video, we’re breaking down a list of used sailboats that can be great boats if you understand their design quirks, con...
First Time Up the ICW! | Big Comfort Upgrades on Escapade! Ep-195
We’re heading up the ICW for the very first time! 🚤 From Stuart to Fort Pierce, it’s a whole new kind of adventure for us aboard Escapade. Along the way, we’re showing off a few small upgrades that are making a huge difference — including our ne...
Sailing from Morocco to the Canaries: four days of quiet companionship at sea
After a quick marina repair in Rabat, Morocco, we cast off for a 480 nautical mile offshore sailing passage toward the Canary Islands. With a well-prepped sailboat and favorable weather, we were hopeful—but not fully ready for how physically draining the...
Sailing South in Hurricane Season, What Could Possibly Go Wrong? | Sailing Sunday Vlog 287
We’re officially headed south through the ICW during hurricane season… with a baby... and a dog... What could possibly go wrong? This episode captures the final stretch of our journey down the Intracoastal Waterway as we prepare to leave the U.S. and ...
Which Rig Is BEST for Bluewater Sailing?
In this video, I break down the real-world pros and cons of masthead rigs vs fractional rigs for offshore sailing. This isn’t just theory—I’ve sailed almost 100,000 nautical miles on both, in storms, trade winds, and dead calms. You’ll learn: Whic...
Hauling Out In Puerto Peñasco, Mexico | Sailing Avocet
Holy cow we made it! approximately 2,500 nautical miles in 2023 from Morro Bay down to Puerto Vallarta then up the Sea of Cortez into Puerto Peñasco at Cabrales Shipyards where Avocet would spend the summer alongside @KesselUnderway-mv8ih -- it would be t...
IS THIS ABANDONED TREASURE WORTH THE RISK? – Ep 239
We explore the section of the boatyard that houses the abandoned and forgotten about boats and stumble upon what felt like buried treasure The situation was definitely risky and we weren’t sure if we should even go near it but we walk away with one heck ...
BUILDING MORE USABLE LIVING SPACE on our SAILBOAT before Sailing to the Arctic! – Ep 238
Join us as we tackle one of our biggest DIY boat projects yet: sewing and installing a full canvas enclosure on our custom aluminum sailboat! In this episode, we walk you through the entire process — from choosing the right marine-grade materials to patt...
Is this a Good Boat?
My new book, "Be the Captain," is finally done! http://bethecaptainbook.com/ This is the field manual I wish I had when I first started sailing offshore. Ever wondered how I actually search for boats online? In today's video, I'm taking you behind the sc...
The WORST Listings I’ve Ever Seen (15 MASSIVE Sailboat Red Flags)
I’m breaking down HUGE red flags I’ve seen in real boat listings—stuff that should make you think twice (or run for the hills). From hurricane damage to sketchy new paint jobs, I'll show you how to read between the lines of listings and photos so you...
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 02:3...
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 honourin...
Lake Ontario. Whitby to Scarborough to tour the beaches area and then on to Toronto.
Sailing Lake Ontario. Whitby to Scarborough to check out the beaches area and then on to Toronto. https://youtu.be/rjzq0NedcKw
Lake Ontario. Cobourg to Whitby Yacht Club. A great place to stop over. Lots to do in the area.
Whitby is a great place to stop over if you are boating around Lake Ontario. The people at the Whitby yacht club are welcoming of visiting boats and there is lots to do in the area. May be best to have a folding bike or scooter to get around because not ...
Boating through the Murray Canal. Hyper-Lapse from upcoming series, Sailing around Lake Ontario.
This is an excerpt from our travels this summer circumnavigating Lake Ontario. The full episodes will come out later once we are done the full tour.
Testing A DIY BOOMLESS & SELF TACKING Staysail Setup | Sailboat Story 240
Our sailboat came with a staysail that included a boom. Our preference though, is to keep our foredeck space clear and open so when we headed out to go sailing, we left the boom behind. To make our staysail work "boomless", we rig a temporary sheeting syst...
Leaving The Dock & First Sail On Our Cruising Sailboat | Sailboat Story 229
After a year of working on our sailboat, it's finally time to leave the dock and sail our Westsail 42 cruising sailboat for the first time ever. ~ Ben, Tambi, & Molly | "SAILBOATSTORY" Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and join us every FRIDAY for a new e...
Building an Aluminum Sailboat Pt 5 – How to Weld an Aluminum Sailboat
This time on Distant Shores we reach a literal turning point in the build of our new Enksail Orion 49 aluminum sailboat - the hull is turned over to upright position so interior welding can begin! We make the first trip down below where we learn how a prop...
GOTTA KEEP MOVING | Not the greatest way to see the Med | Chasing Currents EP 63
WE HAVE A COOKBOOK! - grab it on Kindle here. Please let us know if there's any issues in purchasing :) Thanks all x UK SITE- https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BL7GPTJK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=37TR2SGLIV6HT&keywords=Lazy+Cooking+for+Hungry+Sailors&qid=16674...
Building an Aluminum Sailboat Pt 4 – How the Hull Plates are Shaped
We're Sheryl and Paul Shard, presenters of the Distant Shores sailing adventure TV series and Distant Shores YouTube channel. We've been cruising internationally since 1989 documenting the sailing lifestyle to inspire and inform anyone dreaming of sailing ...
Sailing, Hunter 41 Ds LIVE tour with Rodger
Sailing, Hunter 41 Ds LIVE tour with Rodger Business inquiries [email protected] De-Monetized, chip in here https://gofund.me/e1a56b2c Sign up for newsletter to receive my free sailboat buying guide E-book https://chasinglatitudes.com/home Joi...
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