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Winded Voyage | Episode 2 | For The Yachting Type

In episode 2 of the Winded Voyage, we go to Italy to look at hot new boats an everything else about boating at the Salone Nautica Genova. Just a four hour drive from Switzerland, I thought it would fun to look around at new yachts. A full day adventure goi...

Jan 20, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:17

Exploring Islands: Murano and Burano – Backpack Europe 014

Music by Huxlay (https://soundcloud.com/huxlay) We’re Shelby and Simon, a creative photo and video duo based out of Ottawa, Canada – but currently living nomadically across North America. For more on us visit http://shelbyandsimon.com/ Facebook ...

Jan 09, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:23

VENICE BIENNALE 2015: The World Pavillions – Backpack Europe 012

Music by The Dark Afterglow (https://thedarkafterglow.bandcamp.com/) We’re Shelby and Simon, a creative photo and video duo based out of Ottawa, Canada – but currently living nomadically across North America. For more on us visit http://shelbyands...

Jan 05, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:01

Venice Biennale 2015 – Backpack Europe 010

Music by Maxsize Beats (https://soundcloud.com/maxsizebeats) We’re Shelby and Simon, a creative photo and video duo based out of Ottawa, Canada – but currently living nomadically across North America. For more on us visit http://shelbyandsimon.com...

Jan 01, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:08:12

Swimming in the Mediterranean – Backpack Europe 006

Music by Spacecrime (https://soundcloud.com/spacecrime-off...) We stay with our friend in Naples, Italy for a week. We rent a boat with Sam's family and jumped off into the Mediterranean So all this week we'll be uploading our Europe trip episodes in bet...

Dec 24, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:08:51

Sailing up the southwest coast of Italy – Part 2

This is part 2 of a two-part video series on sailing up the southwest coast of Italy. To read the article that goes with this post, please go to: http://www.sailingbritican.com/sailing-along-southwest-coast-italy-reggio-vibo-cetraro-sapri-salerno-capri/ In...

Aug 30, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:31

Sailing up the southwest coast of Italy – Part 1

Leaving from Reggio Calabria, we sailed to Vibo, Cetraro, Sapri, and Salerno. All but one place we stayed in a marina. In Sapri we anchored. This is Part 1 of two videos. This contains mostly sailing photo's and video whereas part 2 is mostly on land (Pomp...

Aug 30, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:21

Sailing to Riposto Marina, Sicily

Ever wonder what happens when you sail into a marina in Sicily, Italy? Here's us entering the marina, finding our spot, mooring up, and a wonderful 360 view of the amazing Riposto Marina at the foot of Mount Etna in Sicily. For a full review on Riposto Mar...

Aug 09, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:10

The Amalfi Coast – Backpack Europe 002

Intro by Zuddox (http://www.zuddox.com/) and Tella (https://soundcloud.com/tellabrandi) Music by Adapt (https://soundcloud.com/adaptedm) For more on us visit http://shelbyandsimon.com/ twitter: @shelbyandsimon Instagram: @shelbyandsimon facebook.com/she...

Jul 28, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:03:17

Capua, Monte di Procida and the Colosseum – Backpack Europe 003

Music by Lion, Meet Lizard (https://soundcloud.com/lionmeetlizard) For more on us visit http://shelbyandsimon.com/ twitter: @shelbyandsimon Instagram: @shelbyandsimon facebook.com/shelbyandsimon Calgary – November 1st, 2015 Banff – November 5th, 2015...

Jul 21, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:42

First Day in Europe – Backpack Europe 001

Intro by Zuddox (http://www.zuddox.com/) and Tella (https://soundcloud.com/tellabrandi) Music by RakemSkee (https://soundcloud.com/rakem-skee) For more on us visit http://shelbyandsimon.com/ twitter: @shelbyandsimon Instagram: @shelbyandsimon facebook.co...

Jul 20, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:03:28

Sunset over Marina di Ragusa

While writing an article about wintering in Marina di Ragusa Sicily, I thought I'd add a quick video of a beautiful sunset over the marina. The video also includes commentary from fellow winter live-aboard, Rolf on s/v Maya. Here are some articles I've wr...

Mar 23, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:15

Sicilian Fishing Boat

My first time ever going out on a traditional Mediterranean fishing boat. A local fisherman, Orazio, and his son, Lorenzo, took my friend Mark from sailboat Cygnus III and me out on an amazing adventure. Watch the video to see all sorts of amazing sea crea...

Nov 22, 2014
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:02

Hubby and Sienna dancing to ‘Happy’ on the aft deck

After leaving Italy, we sailed to Greece. Our first stop was Corfu! Here are my husband and daughter celebrating leaving one country and heading to another by dancing to the theme song to Despicable Me 2 - Happy! To read our about our travels in Corfu, ch...

May 29, 2014
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:20

Dolphins while sailing in Italy

After setting sail from Roccella, Italy towards Crotone we had a three visits from dolphins. This one was the best as I got them swimming by the bow and jumping out of the water. We were so lucky to have placid waters in the Ionian Sea! What a privilege to...

May 29, 2014
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:01:12

Loryn helming Britican out of Syracuse, Sicily

Loryn's first time bringing Britican out. She did a great job. Go Loryn!!! Wooo woooo. Please give us a thumbs up and subscribe to our channel. Then get our FREE checklist on how to start living the sailing lifestyle. Get 160+ steps here: https://sailingb...

May 02, 2014
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:31

Living the dream of sailing around the world – 1 month

This video is a quick snap-shot of how Simon feels 1 month into our around the world sailing adventure. The background is Syracuse, Sicily. Please give us a thumbs up and subscribe to our channel. Then get our FREE checklist on how to start living the sa...

Apr 29, 2014
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:30

Distant Shores Season 5 Trailer – The Med to the Caribbean and Bahamas

Cruise the west coast of Italy, visit Sicily and Malta. Charter in the Virgin Islands. Then sail from England south to Madeira, Canary Islands, then transatlantic to the Caribbean and the out islands of the Bahamas. 6 hours

Jan 31, 2013
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:04:39

San Remo Yacht Club Party

Nautical artist, David Schor, is travelling in Europe creating commissioned art works and gathering imagery for new original paintings. He posted this clip from the San Remo Yacht Club in Northern Italy .... "On the day before the final race, the Yacht ...

Mar 25, 2012
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:22