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Perfect Wingaker conditions to Malta – Sailing Greatcircle (ep.108)

After a first trail at very little wind we now sail the 70 miles behind the Wingaker to Malta. The true wind starts at 10 knots dead downwind and both increases and turns gradually during the day so we have plenty of time to get used to the handling of the...

Apr 04, 2019
Language: NL
Play Time: 00:14:37

Swimming with Jelly Fish, Sailing Malta and Discovering WW2 Family War Heroes. Ep. 22

Aug 19, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:37:13

021: Stowaway African Migrants, Big Ships and Rough Seas on Passage to Malta

In the last blog we sailed the Cyclades and finally set sail from Crete to Malta! We picked up new companions at sea – migrant birds heading across the Mediterranean Sea from Africa to Europe - maybe housemartins, swifts or swallows - and they used the ...

Jul 29, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:27:14

020: Sailing the Cyclades to Crete – Knossos Palace, Earthquakes, Dinosaurs and Minotaurs

The last blog was about returning from England and Woody's experiences in Aegina - a visit to the Parthenon and witnessing a live sea rescue. In this blog we leave Aegina and head down through Cyclades to Crete and beyond! Our first stop was Russian Bay,...

Jul 15, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:34:28

How a sailing trip to Malta ends up in Syracuse, Sicily – EP 15 Sailing Seatramp

In this episode we started our trip to Malta when the weather changed. Although we had an appointment in Malta, we changed the course to Sicily and where surprised by our friend. Our drone got crazy but we had a lot of fun ! Special thanks to A Wood and...

Nov 27, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:25

Sailing Malta to Pompeii – Distant Shores Classic Ep#1

Welcome to these Classic Episodes of Distant Shores where we revisit destinations from our cruise in the Mediterranean. This time sailing from Malta to Pompeii. In Malta we meet up with a sailing instructor who demonstrates techniques for new sailors. Then...

Sep 09, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:51

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

Sailing Mediterranean – 13 Malta

Its a stormy late season sail from Sicily to the island of Malta, home of the famous Knights of St. John. The island is also renowned for its role in WWII as a military base and shipyard. The Shards investigate the rich history of Malta which has been inha...

Mar 27, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:26:19

Sailing Malta to Pompeii – Part 2

Here is a new sample episode of Distant Shores - sailing in the Mediterranean. This is from Season 5 where we start the season in Malta, then sail on to Italy and visit Pompeii! (Part 2). If you would like to follow the continuing adventures of Paul and S...

Jun 01, 2014
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:07

Sailing Malta to Pompeii – Distant Shores Episode 56 (Part 1)

Here is a new sample episode of Distant Shores - sailing in the Mediterranean. This is from Season 5 where we start the season in Malta, then sail on to Italy and visit Pompeii!

Jun 01, 2014
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:48

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