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Ep 267 | Offshore Sailing Turks & Caicos to the Bahamas
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Ep 267 | Offshore Sailing Turks & Caicos to the Bahamas

This time on Distant Shores we set sail from the Turks and Caicos Islands heading for the Bahamas, where we explore some of the remote Family Islands on our way to George Town, a crossroad for cruising sailors and home of the National Family Island Regatta. Besides the regatta of traditional Bahamia...
From Troubles to Tranquility using REGEN! Transatlantic Crossing Part 3 | Ep 263
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From Troubles to Tranquility using REGEN! Transatlantic Crossing Part 3 | Ep 263

We complete our 10th transatlantic crossing with beautiful downwind sailing and magical moonlit nights having travelled over 2000 miles to the Caribbean following some challenging days at sea. Using our hybrid electric regen to keep the batteries topped up after experiencing engine trouble, we make ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
ALUMINUM SAILBOAT Pt 20 – Build Update & Annapolis Sailboat Show
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ALUMINUM SAILBOAT Pt 20 – Build Update & Annapolis Sailboat Show

Go to to get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 and 5 AG1 travel packs with your first purchase. Thanks to AG1 for sponsoring today's video! Join us as we make the trip to the 2023 Annapolis Sailboat Show where we learn more about hybrid electric power for sailboats, check out interest...
ALUMINUM Sailboat Pt 17 : BOW THRUSTER, Cabling, Insulation, Lithium Batteries and More!
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ALUMINUM Sailboat Pt 17 : BOW THRUSTER, Cabling, Insulation, Lithium Batteries and More!

Start speaking a new language in 3 weeks with Babbel 🎉. Get up to 60% OFF your subscription ➡️Here: This week we do a deep dive on the hull interior of our new aluminum Enksail Orion 49 sailboat with an informative tour by the yacht manufacturer discussing the bow thruster installation, wiring and...
Boat Tour! ALUMINUM Sailboat Pt 15 – INTERIOR Layout Enksail Orion 49 | LEWMAR Factory Tour
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Boat Tour! ALUMINUM Sailboat Pt 15 – INTERIOR Layout Enksail Orion 49 | LEWMAR Factory Tour

This time on Distant Shores we give you a full tour of the interior of our custom aluminum Enksail Orion 49 sailboat as she is being assembled in the shop using an interesting build method outside the hull. We also make a visit to the Lewmar factory in England as we research equipment for our new bo...
Prepare for OFFSHORE Sailing and EMERGENCIES at Sea!
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Prepare for OFFSHORE Sailing and EMERGENCIES at Sea!

Start speaking a new language in 3 weeks with Babbel! 🎉 Get up to 60% OFF your subscription ➡️ Here: While work continues on our new aluminum Enksail Orion 49 sailboat in the Netherlands, Paul travels to the UK to sail in the Solent and to document what’s involved in the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore c...
Building an ALUMINUM Sailboat Pt. 14: Interior – Cherry or Mahogany?
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Building an ALUMINUM Sailboat Pt. 14: Interior – Cherry or Mahogany?

#aluminumsailboats #cabinetry #woodworking #woodveneer This time on Distant Shores, we take you to the Netherlands, to Enksail Yachts, to show you the interesting method being used to construct the interior of our new Orion 49 sailboat. We need to come to a decision on the wood finish for our cabi...
Building an ALUMINUM Sailboat Pt 11 – Hull Nearly Finished +Toronto & Dusseldorf Boat Shows
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Building an ALUMINUM Sailboat Pt 11 – Hull Nearly Finished +Toronto & Dusseldorf Boat Shows

Check out our link below to get a Free 1 Year Supply of Athletic Green's Vitamin D3+K2 and 10 Travel Packs for improved energy and to support immunity: We begin this episode at the Toronto International Boat Show, then fly to the Netherlands to see the progress on our new Enksail Orion 49 sai...
Building an ALUMINUM Sailboat Pt 9 – Arctic Cruising: Will our New Boat Pass the Test?
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Building an ALUMINUM Sailboat Pt 9 – Arctic Cruising: Will our New Boat Pass the Test?

#aluminumsailboat #boatbuilding #arcticsailing #metstrade Paul makes a trip to the Netherlands to see the progress on the build of Distant Shores IV, our new custom aluminum Enksail Orion 49 cruising sailboat. While he is there, Paul attends METStrade, the annual Marine Equipment Trade Show in Amste...
Building an ALUMINUM Sailboat Pt 8 – HYBRID Power on a Sailboat: Will it Work for Long Distance?
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Building an ALUMINUM Sailboat Pt 8 – HYBRID Power on a Sailboat: Will it Work for Long Distance?

#sailing #hybridpower #powermanagement This time on Distant Shores we're planning out the energy requirements of our new Enksail Orion 49 custom aluminum sailboat. Will a hybrid power system allow us to achieve the passages we're planning from Europe to the Arctic Circle as well as long oc...
Building an Aluminum Sailboat Pt 2 – Construction Begins!
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Building an Aluminum Sailboat Pt 2 – Construction Begins!

Welding begins on our new 49-foot aluminum sailboat - starting with the very first welds, which Paul is given the honour of doing!! We explain how MIG welding works and show the process of assembling and welding frames and bulkheads for our Orion 49 sailboat through the use of regular and time-lapse...
Building an Aluminum Sailboat Pt 1 – From Plans to Plates to Assembly
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Building an Aluminum Sailboat Pt 1 – From Plans to Plates to Assembly

Have you ever dreamed of building a custom aluminum sailboat? Follow along with the building of our custom aluminium Enksail Orion 49, Distant Shores IV. In this episode we explain the process of taking our design from plans to plates to assembly - the engineering, cutting of aluminum plates and ass...
Goodbye Distant Shores III – Big Tides Sailing Pacific Northwest
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Goodbye Distant Shores III – Big Tides Sailing Pacific Northwest

Our Southerly 480 sailboat, Distant Shores III, arrives by yacht transport ship in the Pacific Northwest to be received by her new owners. Paul flies to Seattle WA to do the official handover and say goodbye to Distant Shores III. It is Paul's first time sailing in this area and he learns what ...
Test Sail Stadship 56 | Noordkaper 46GT | Orion 49
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Test Sail Stadship 56 | Noordkaper 46GT | Orion 49

This time on Distant Shores we test sail a Stadship 56 aluminum sailboat on a very breezy day, investigate the meticulous craftsmanship on a steel Noordkaper 46 and tour an aluminum Orion 49 before finally coming to a decision about our new custom aluminum sailboat. 00:00 Episode summary and show ...
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