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Highs and Lows of Ocean Sailing – Transatlantic on a Catamaran Part 2

Our 3,000-mile transatlantic crossing continues aboard the Bluewater 50 catamaran, “Zao”. In Part 2, we set up the spinnaker off the Cabo Verde Islands to begin a downwind run to the Caribbean, climb the mast underway to do repairs, go for a swim mid-A...

Jan 03, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:57

🔴 Live. Upcoming Transatlantic Sailing Trip explained. Q&A from viewers

This was recorded live to explain the upcoming trip where I will be sailing a 50' Discovery Catamaran across the Atlantic Ocean with Paul and Sheryl Shard from Distant Shores, from Las Palmas in the Canary Islands to St Lucia. That sailing trip is suppose...

Oct 25, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:34:58

Voyage Planning – Distant Shores Q&A

How to Sail to Your Dream Destination and Keep Everyone Happy. We discuss our plans for the voyage "Year 1" of sailing our new Distant Shores III. 02:45 Boat Show Plans Southampton, Annapolis, Toronto, Dusseldorf 03:50 What is your dream destination? 05:...

Jul 16, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 01:15:05

Transatlantic Crossing Q&A

Live Q&A (recorded on Facebook) Want to come along on a Distant Shores passage? http://www.distantshores.ca/sail-away/sail-away-schedule/ 04:05 Predictwind Weather forecasts and routing 09:43 Best time to head west 11:06 Crossing with Anthony & D...

Jul 09, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 01:02:51

HURRICANE SURVIVAL TACTICS (I Stayed on the boat in HAITI) — Sailing Uma [Step 54]

Surviving a Cat. 4 Hurricane (Matthew) on our sailboat at anchor in Haiti. We break down our plan into 3 basic steps: Protection from wind, waves and other boats. Also, get a BIG ASS ANCHOR! MANTUS (Our 105 lbs Hurricane proof anchor) Help us out by getti...

Jan 06, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:22:44

Offshore Sailing – 6 Days to Caribbean

This can be a VERY rough passage. We watch the weather and sail directly 6 days offshore from the Exumas to the Caribbean. We start in Staniel Cay in the Exuma Islands installing our new battery bank, then set sail for the Caribbean. This is often a tough ...

Jan 04, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:09

Fair Trade? One Dinghy for one Lobster – Adventure 05 (Sailing Around the World)

We do a little crazy driving in Grenada, catch a very nice size Wahoo (that's a fish). We have fun trading with the local fishermen on Petit Martinique...

Nov 24, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:29

Stromboli – Mediterranean – Season 2-3

Shards sail north to the twin-peaked island of Salina, famous for it's Malmsey wine. Paul rents a unique vehicle called a Magoo and as he travels the island he meets fun-loving locals and samples a lot of wine. On to Stromboli, an active volcano which for ...

Apr 17, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:26:47

Vulcano – Mediterranean – Season 2-2

From Malta, the Shards sail north through the notorious Strait of Messina navigating the strong currents featured in Homer's "Odyssey" and eventually arrive at the island of Vulcano. There they swim in bubbling hot seawater from the volcano, dive on under...

Apr 10, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:26:44

Spring in Malta – Season 2-1

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 celebrations, learn to cook spring vegetables Maltese style, and travel with local sailors to other island...

Apr 03, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:26:52

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