Distant Shores TV

The Distant Shores sailing adventure travel TV series follows the global sailing adventures of award-winning travel documentary filmmakers and sailing authors, Paul and Sheryl Shard. The TV series celebrates the sailing lifestyle and features the world's top nautical destinations as well as shore-side attractions. Sail off into the sunset with Paul and Sheryl and leave your cares behind...

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We're going to NorwayCruising the Norwegian coast requires long anchor chains to manage deep-water anchorages and official customs clearance procedures.Sep 20, 2026 · Northwood, United Kingdom

PublishedSep 20, 2026

Duration30:33

Views23K

LocationNorthwood, United Kingdom

TransAtlantic - Cooking at Sea in Foul Weather | Ep 277A 49-foot yacht completes a 14-day transatlantic crossing from Cape Verde to Martinique using twin-jib downwind rigging.Aug 15, 2026 · Mindelo, Cape Verde

PublishedAug 15, 2026

Duration28:54

Views10K

LocationMindelo, Cape Verde

Beware of ORCAS! Part 2: Sailing SOUTH through Orca Territory to Portugal | Ep 276A 49-foot sloop navigates the Spanish and Portuguese coast while employing strategies to avoid orca interactions.Jul 11, 2026 · A Coruña, Spain

PublishedJul 11, 2026

Duration16:43

Views15K

LocationA Coruña, Spain

Beware of Orcas! Sailing South along the Atlantic Coasts of Spain and Portugal - Part 1 | Ep 275Jun 27, 2026

PublishedJun 27, 2026

Duration22:54

Views42K

Sailing South: Dover, Storms and the Bay of BiscayStorm Amy forces a Dover stop; an October 31 Biscay insurance deadline drives the passage south.Jun 6, 2026 · Dover, UK

PublishedJun 6, 2026

Duration20:51

Views19K

LocationDover, UK

NAVIGATING in FOG in the Busiest SHIPPING Area in the World! | Ep 273Fog cuts visibility to 30 yards in the English Channel while shipping passes less than a mile off.May 23, 2026 · English Channel

PublishedMay 23, 2026

Duration20:36

Views8K

LocationEnglish Channel

SAILING to the Island of the BullsTerceira's Tourada à Corda puts rope-tethered bulls loose in village streets during the Azores' biggest festival.Apr 19, 2026 · Angra do Heroísmo, Terceira, Azores

PublishedApr 19, 2026

Duration12:49

Views9K

LocationAngra do Heroísmo, Terceira, Azores

Next Boat? A BEHIND-THE-SCENES Discussion on the New ALUMINUM Enksail Orion 54 SAILBOAT | Ep 272Paul and Sheryl Shard consult on the Enksail Orion 54's pilothouse design after 18,000 miles on their Orion 49.Apr 4, 2026

PublishedApr 4, 2026

Duration17:39

Views18K

Ep 271 | Mid-Atlantic CHALLENGE: How to WARP a boat in tight situations.Crews in Horta, Faial, use warps and dinghy assistance to maneuver boats out of crowded, multi-vessel rafts.Mar 14, 2026 · Horta, Faial, Azores

PublishedMar 14, 2026

Duration17:26

Views12K

LocationHorta, Faial, Azores

Ep 270 | Transatlantic Storm to the Azores - One of the biggest lightning storms we've ever seen.An 1,800-mile Bermuda-to-Azores crossing navigates lightning squalls and the Azores High in 14 days.Jan 3, 2026 · St. George's Harbor, Bermuda

PublishedJan 3, 2026

Duration30:33

Views21K

LocationSt. George's Harbor, Bermuda

Ep 269 | Sailing Offshore through the Bermuda Triangle!An autopilot drive unit fails 620 miles out; a pre-wired spare on the second wheel saves the passage.Dec 6, 2025 · Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas

PublishedDec 6, 2025

Duration21:17

Views17K

LocationMarsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas

Ep 268 | Where is our favourite cruising area?Raising an 11-foot keel to seven-foot Exuma Banks water unlocks champagne sailing between Georgetown and Shroud Cay.Oct 25, 2025 · Exuma Island Group, Bahamas

PublishedOct 25, 2025

Duration20:18

Views18K

LocationExuma Island Group, Bahamas

Ep 267 | Offshore Sailing Turks & Caicos to the BahamasTurks and Caicos to Georgetown via Acklins Island, crossing shallow banks with keel raised overnight.Sep 27, 2025 · near Rum Cay, Bahamas

PublishedSep 27, 2025

Duration11:27

Views16K

Locationnear Rum Cay, Bahamas

Dodging Coral Heads on the Caicos BankFull keel retraction and daylight eyeball navigation are required for the 50-mile Caicos Bank crossing.Sep 13, 2025 · Caicos Bank, Turks and Caicos

PublishedSep 13, 2025

Duration18:04

Views11K

LocationCaicos Bank, Turks and Caicos

Why We Keep Coming Back to Sail the British Virgin Islands After 40 Years of Cruising | Ep 265The crew demonstrates a half halyard system and anchor snubber technique while cruising the British Virgin Islands.Aug 30, 2025 · Road Town, British Virgin Islands

PublishedAug 30, 2025

Duration19:27

Views19K

LocationRoad Town, British Virgin Islands

Caribbean Sailing! Antigua to British Virgin Islands + Range Test Electric Outboard | Ep 264An Axail Orion 49 crew tests the range of an ePropulsion electric outboard in St. Martin's lagoon.Aug 2, 2025 · Rambaud, France

PublishedAug 2, 2025

Duration22:59

Views26K

LocationRambaud, France

From Troubles to Tranquility using REGEN! Transatlantic Crossing Part 3 | Ep 263The Distant Shores 4 uses hybrid propeller regeneration to maintain battery power during a 2,200-mile transatlantic crossing.Jul 5, 2025 · Atlantic Ocean

PublishedJul 5, 2025

Duration16:37

Views34K

LocationAtlantic Ocean

Transatlantic Crossing Part 2 | Ep 262A failed starter battery and stuck gearbox threaten the Orion 50's hybrid charging system 1,100 miles from Antigua.Jun 21, 2025

PublishedJun 21, 2025

Duration15:30

Views56K

Big Seas! Transatlantic Crossing | Ep 261The crew of an Anksail Orion 49 manages a hybrid drive belt issue mid-Atlantic using Starlink connectivity.May 17, 2025 · Mindelo, Cape Verde

PublishedMay 17, 2025

Duration16:32

Views85K

LocationMindelo, Cape Verde

Magical Passage: Sailing from the Canary Islands to Cape Verde | Ep 260The *Distant Shores* crew completes an 800-mile passage from the Canary Islands to Mindelo, Cape Verde.Apr 19, 2025 · off the coast of the Western Sahara

PublishedApr 19, 2025

Duration13:07

Views22K

Locationoff the coast of the Western Sahara

Sailing Offshore to the Canary Islands | Ep 259Paul and Sheryl Shard prepare their Amel 50 for a transatlantic crossing by installing a new jib.Mar 29, 2025 · Teguise, Spain

PublishedMar 29, 2025

Duration13:42

Views34K

LocationTeguise, Spain

Our Favourite sailing destination! Come explore the Exuma Islands of the Bahamas with us!Paul and Sheryl Shard open guest berths on Distant Shores 4 for an Exuma Islands cruise from the BVI.Mar 11, 2025 · Road Town, British Virgin Islands

PublishedMar 11, 2025

Duration7:14

Views14K

LocationRoad Town, British Virgin Islands

Crossing BISCAY! Avoiding BAD WEATHER and ORCAS | Ep. 258The crew navigates the Bay of Biscay and Cape Finisterre while managing risks from orcas and storms.Jan 25, 2025 · A Coruña, Spain

PublishedJan 25, 2025

Duration14:29

Views49K

LocationA Coruña, Spain

Going Electric - TEST DRIVE ePropulsion Spirit 1.0 ELECTRIC Outboard Motor | Ep 257The ePropulsion Spirit 1.0 electric outboard features a modular battery design weighing 10.5 kilograms for easy handling.Jan 4, 2025 · Fareham, United Kingdom

PublishedJan 4, 2025

Duration14:31

Views33K

LocationFareham, United Kingdom

Hand-Over! Welcome to Our New Boat! The Adventure Begins | Ep 256Paul and Sheryl Shard test their new aluminum Orion 49 on a 270-mile North Sea maiden passage.Nov 23, 2024 · Makkum, Netherlands

PublishedNov 23, 2024

Duration12:39

Views49K

LocationMakkum, Netherlands

First Voyage! Crossing the North Sea to the UK from the Netherlands | EP 255The Anksail Orion 49 completes a 220-mile North Sea crossing from the Netherlands to Hull, UK.Oct 5, 2024 · Hull, United Kingdom

PublishedOct 5, 2024

Duration13:19

Views62K

LocationHull, United Kingdom

SAILMAKER on Board! - Trimming SAILS Enksail Orion 49 ALUMINUM Sailboat | Ep 254Paul and Sheryl Shard optimize the Code Zero sail trim on their aluminum Orion 49 using barber haulers.Aug 31, 2024

PublishedAug 31, 2024

Duration9:29

Views26K

First SAIL and Boat TOUR! Enksail Orion 49 ALUMINUM Sailboat | EP 253Paul and Sheryl Shard conduct initial sea trials of their new aluminum Enksail Orion 49 on the IJsselmeer.Aug 11, 2024 · Enkhuizen, Netherlands

PublishedAug 11, 2024

Duration13:48

Views66K

LocationEnkhuizen, Netherlands

SEA TRIALS Begin! Aluminum SAILBOAT Enksail Orion 49 | EP 252Paul and Sheryl Shard test the engine and three-rudder steering system of their new Enksail Orion 49.Jul 27, 2024 · Enkhuizen, Netherlands

PublishedJul 27, 2024

Duration11:51

Views40K

LocationEnkhuizen, Netherlands

Commissioning & Decommissioning - What's Up with our New ALUMINUM Sailboat? | EP 251Paul and Sheryl Shard troubleshoot electronic helm controls and hybrid drive systems on their new Orion 49.Jul 13, 2024 · Makkum, Netherlands

PublishedJul 13, 2024

Duration11:16

Views37K

LocationMakkum, Netherlands

SAILS On! STORM Staysail for HEAVY Weather | EP 250The Orion 49 utilizes a furling storm staysail on an anti-torsion cable for simplified heavy-weather sail handling.Jun 22, 2024

PublishedJun 22, 2024

Duration14:53

Views49K

Commissioning a New Sailboat | Enksail Orion 49 | EP 249Paul and Sheryl Shard commission the electrical and fuel systems on their new Enksail Orion 49 sailboat.Jun 9, 2024 · Soest, Netherlands

PublishedJun 9, 2024

Duration11:20

Views53K

LocationSoest, Netherlands

Christening our New Sailboat! Launch Party & Open Day Boat Tours | EP 248Paul and Sheryl Shard christen their new custom aluminum Orion 49 sailboat during an open day in Makkum.May 18, 2024 · Makkum, Netherlands

PublishedMay 18, 2024

Duration14:09

Views35K

LocationMakkum, Netherlands

LAUNCHING Distant Shores IV ! New SAILING Adventures are About to Begin! | EP 247Paul and Sheryl Shard launch their new custom aluminum Orion 49 sailboat at the Engsteljahrts yard.May 11, 2024 · Soest, Netherlands

PublishedMay 11, 2024

Duration14:04

Views59K

LocationSoest, Netherlands

How to Stay Married While Choosing Boat Upholstery! | EP 246Selecting marine-grade Sunbrella fabrics and Talalay latex mattresses ensures comfort and durability for a custom yacht interior.Apr 27, 2024 · Amsterdam, Netherlands

PublishedApr 27, 2024

Duration17:52

Views31K

LocationAmsterdam, Netherlands

Launching in April! TECH ROOM Tour of Enksail Orion 49 ALUMINIUM Sailboat | EP 245The Enksail Orion 49 features a 48-volt Victron electrical system, a Schenker 50 watermaker, and Webasto hydronics.Mar 30, 2024

PublishedMar 30, 2024

Duration13:00

Views39K

Wait 'til You See Her Now! Progress on Distant Shores IV January 2024 Visit to the Shipyard | EP 244Feb 3, 2024

PublishedFeb 3, 2024

Duration15:00

Views64K

48 Volt Deep Dive: Electrical Management on Aluminum Sailboat | EP 243Dec 23, 2023

PublishedDec 23, 2023

Duration10:05

Views27K

Ask Us Anything! Building an Aluminum Sailboat | EP 243Dec 2, 2023

PublishedDec 2, 2023

Duration17:37

Views38K

Med Mooring Challenge - Sailing Greek Islands | EP 242Nov 19, 2023

PublishedNov 19, 2023

Duration15:48

Views36K

ALUMINUM SAILBOAT Pt 20 - Build Update & Annapolis Sailboat Show | EP 241The Annapolis Sailboat Show highlights hybrid propulsion systems and new inflatable fender technology for cruising sailboats.Nov 5, 2023 · Annapolis, United States

PublishedNov 5, 2023

Duration18:06

Views37K

LocationAnnapolis, United States

ALUMINUM Sailboat Pt 19 - Choosing SAILS | Sail Loft Tour | EP 240Oct 8, 2023

PublishedOct 8, 2023

Duration15:53

Views33K

Aluminum Sailboat Pt 18 - Shore Power SAFETY and ELECTRICITY on Boats | EP 239Aug 27, 2023

PublishedAug 27, 2023

Duration9:48

Views48K

ALUMINUM Sailboat Pt 17 : BOW THRUSTER, Cabling, Insulation, Lithium Batteries and More! | EP 238Jul 9, 2023

PublishedJul 9, 2023

Duration15:11

Views58K

Aluminum Sailboat Pt 16 Lithium Battery - How They're Made | EP 237Jun 25, 2023

PublishedJun 25, 2023

Duration17:59

Views58K

Boat Tour! ALUMINUM Sailboat Pt 15 - INTERIOR Layout Enksail Orion 49 | LEWMAR Factory Tour | EP 236May 21, 2023

PublishedMay 21, 2023

Duration14:52

Views56K

RYA Yachtmaster - Prepare for OFFSHORE Sailing and EMERGENCIES at Sea! | EP 235May 8, 2023

PublishedMay 8, 2023

Duration16:29

Views22K

Building an ALUMINUM Sailboat Pt. 14: Interior - Cherry or Mahogany? | EP 234Apr 8, 2023

PublishedApr 8, 2023

Duration17:47

Views79K

Building an ALUMINUM Sailboat Pt 13 - Corrosion Prevention | EP 233Building an aluminum Orion 49 requires isolating stainless steel fittings from the hull using Delrin bushings.Mar 26, 2023

PublishedMar 26, 2023

Duration17:02

Views109K

Building an ALUMINUM Sailboat Pt 12 - Keel Assembly Welded On | EP 232Mar 5, 2023

PublishedMar 5, 2023

Duration11:54

Views130K

Building an ALUMINUM Sailboat Pt 11 - Hull Nearly Finished +Toronto & Dusseldorf Boat Shows | EP 231Feb 19, 2023

PublishedFeb 19, 2023

Duration15:31

Views112K

Building an ALUMINUM Sailboat Pt 9 - Arctic Cruising: Will our New Boat Pass the Test? | EP 229Construction of the aluminum Orion 49 sailboat *Distant Shores 4* progresses at the Gebröders Von Enkhausen yard.Jan 15, 2023 · Makkum, Netherlands

PublishedJan 15, 2023

Duration14:35

Views72K

LocationMakkum, Netherlands

Building an ALUMINUM Sailboat Pt 8 - HYBRID Power on a Sailboat: Will it Work for Distance? | EP 228Dec 31, 2022

PublishedDec 31, 2022

Duration17:47

Views94K

Building an ALUMINUM Sailboat Pt 7 - HYBRID Power: Offshore STARLINK Video Conference! | EP 226Dec 4, 2022

PublishedDec 4, 2022

Duration18:42

Views45K

French Canals: Boat Handling in TIGHT QUARTERS | EP 225Navigating the Nivernais Canal requires using a bow thruster to crab a single-engine boat off lock walls.Nov 13, 2022 · Joigny, France

PublishedNov 13, 2022

Duration16:36

Views36K

LocationJoigny, France

Building an Aluminum Sailboat Pt 6 - Your questions answered | EP 224The Shards are building a custom 49-foot aluminum Orion 49 in the Netherlands for high-latitude expedition sailing.Oct 23, 2022 · Gwynn, United States

PublishedOct 23, 2022

Duration15:57

Views89K

LocationGwynn, United States

Building an Aluminum Sailboat Pt 5 - How to Weld an Aluminum Sailboat | EP 223Oct 9, 2022

PublishedOct 9, 2022

Duration12:36

Views71K

Building an Aluminum Sailboat Pt 4 - How the Hull Plates are Shaped | EP 222Sep 25, 2022

PublishedSep 25, 2022

Duration12:21

Views414K

Building an Aluminum Sailboat Pt 3 - Raising the Hull to Weld Frames & Bulkheads | EP 221Aug 28, 2022

PublishedAug 28, 2022

Duration12:30

Views71K

Shallow-draft Sailing a Traditional Flatbottom Boat | EP 220Aug 14, 2022

PublishedAug 14, 2022

Duration22:48

Views53K

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