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Ep 390 | Time to LEARN HOW TO SAIL, European Vacation
We leave Ipswich Marina for a more affordable spot as Magnus and Jon install a new windlass and get Nutshell ready for Europe. This episode follows our week at Shotley Marina while Magnus prepares for the test we need before entering European waters. We leave Ipswich Marina and head to a more affor...
Big Seas! Transatlantic Crossing | Ep 261
This time on Distant Shores we're in the Cape Verde Islands off the African Coast and setting our sails for the Caribbean over 2000 miles away. There are many other vessels getting ready to cross the Atlantic Ocean and we see some of these on the crossing. Mindelo is a great point of departure ...
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...
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
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...
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?
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 ...
MAKING OUR NEVER ENDING SAIL SMOOTHER & MORE COMFORTABLE during ATLANTIC CROSSING (Part 8) – Ep 176
Join us as we continue sailing across the North Atlantic Ocean from Europe to the tropical Caribbean in our Bluewater capable Hunter 42 Passage sailboat. We're short-handed with a crew of 2 people onboard on days 20-22f our transatlantic. We encounter a day with no winds meaning and we take th...
BIG CHANGES IN MY FUTURE PLANS – SwT 158 – At least both autopilots are now fixed!
Big changes in my onward route planning. Originally I aimed for Australia as the place to spend the cyclone season this year, however, lots of research shows me this will be way too expensive at the moment. The main reason is my budget for the Pacific is taking a huge hit after the lightning damage...
LEWMAR STEERING REPAIR – SwT 157 – Preparing BE FREE for the next BIG jump
SO HAPPY TO HAVE MY STEERING FIXED! Huge load off my shoulders now. If you have LEWMAR onboard you might have a problem. At least you should inspect your steering quadrants and couplings. The quality is shockingly poor, but thankfully I finally got my hands on the new quadrant and can fix my LEWMAR ...
COULD THIS BE THE END? SwT 155 – Challenges in the most beautiful part of the amazing Fakarava
In this episode, we try to enjoy the beauty of the southern part of Fakarava. But there are some dark clouds hanging above us, even though we definitely are in paradise. As we are getting closer to Tahiti we need to discuss our future and see if it's even possible for us to continue this advent...
BEAUTIFUL FAKARAVA – SwT 154 – EXPLORING THE PRETTIEST ATOLL IN THE PACIFIC
In this episode, we truly enjoy the beauty of Fakarava. Getting close encounters with lots of sharks and even finding time to just relax at one of the luxury resorts here. Fakarava is definitely among the more touristic atolls here in the South Pacific. But we love it! So beautiful and so crisp clea...
SAILING TO FAKARAVA – SwT 153 – Sailing to the most famous Pacific atoll in French Polynesia
In this episode, we set sail from Rangiroa to the Atoll famous for all the sharks that hang around there. This requires some planning not only arriving in daylight but to time this with the tidal water that can create some serious challenges at the entrance. There are no tidal tables to look at, so ...
IS THIS CHANNEL EVER CALM? – SwT 152- We almost ended up with a new puppy
In this episode, we enjoy Rangiroa, the Atoll famous for its spectacular entrance due to strong currents and pretty hairy tidal water effect. This requires some planning not only arriving in daylight, but to time this with the tidal water that can create some serious challenges at the entrance. Ther...
WOW! THIS WAS WILD! – SwT 151- Spectacular sailing to Rangiroa
In this episode, we say goodbye to the beautiful Pacific atoll Ahe as we are sailing to Rangiroa, the Atoll famous for its spectacular entrance due to strong currents and pretty hairy tidal water effect. This requires some planning not only arriving in daylight, but to time this with the tidal water...
SERIOUS PROBLEMS IN PARADISE – SwT 150 Still trying to enjoy this South Pacific Atoll
In this episode, we explore more of what Ahe can offer before we prepare to set sail toward Rangiroa. This requires some planning not only arriving in daylight, but to time this with the tidal water that can create some serious challenges at the entrance. There are no tidal tables to look at, so I u...
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...
Line Winch Dilemma // Solving The Rigging Layout Ep277
Critical issues are solved this week as we tackle the Deck Layout and Line Winch Dilemma. Ensuring adequate reinforcement and correct alignment will be an ongoing issue until the boat is rigged, but making sure everything has been thoroughly researched and thought out is so important at this stage o...
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...![[EP 30] Bathroom remodel complete & ready to move onto boat!](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/lo4tkMAVez0/mqdefault.webp)
[EP 30] Bathroom remodel complete & ready to move onto boat!
We are finally ready to move from the house to the boat! Watch us finish our last of the house projects and start to packing for boat life. Social: Check out our Instagram: @Mundialthemapmaker Music brought to you by epidemic sound... it's worth it! #Sailing #sailingchannel #sailboat #d...![[EP 29] RIGHT TOOL FOR THE RIGHT JOB](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/ZL4eYMR4WHE/mqdefault.webp)
[EP 29] RIGHT TOOL FOR THE RIGHT JOB
We continue remodel and renovations, prepping the house for the new tenants and preparing to move onto the boat full time! Social: Check out our Instagram: @Mundialthemapmaker Music brought to you by epidemic sound... it's worth it! #Sailing #sailingchannel #sailboat #diy #boatrestor...![[EP 28] BUON VOYAGE](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/5zgSloMGUSA/mqdefault.webp)
[EP 28] BUON VOYAGE
We continue work on the house, prepping to rent it out for our move onto Mundial. Meanwhile one of our best friends, Reid & his dog Ellie @odysseyalternative leaves the harbor! Social: Check out our Instagram: @Mundialthemapmaker Music brought to you by epidemic sound... it's worth...![[EP 27] Boat break in the AMAZON](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/WAAzQE139Lc/mqdefault.webp)
[EP 27] Boat break in the AMAZON
Grant and Noël take a break from the chaotic house renovations and the boat work to travel through Colombia! They visit the Amazon, Medellin to learn much more than just stories of Pablo Escobar, and then back to boat work! Social: Check out our Instagram: @Mundialthemapmaker Music brought to...