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...

Northwood, United Kingdom· sept. 2026

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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.20 sept. 2026 · Northwood, United Kingdom

Publié20 sept. 2026

Durée30:33

Vues26K

LieuNorthwood, 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.15 août 2026 · Mindelo, Cape Verde

Publié15 août 2026

Durée28:54

Vues10K

LieuMindelo, 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.11 juil. 2026 · A Coruña, Spain

Publié11 juil. 2026

Durée16:43

Vues16K

LieuA Coruña, Spain

Beware of Orcas! Sailing South along the Atlantic Coasts of Spain and Portugal - Part 1 | Ep 27527 juin 2026

Publié27 juin 2026

Durée22:54

Vues43K

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

Publié6 juin 2026

Durée20:51

Vues19K

LieuDover, 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.23 mai 2026 · English Channel

Publié23 mai 2026

Durée20:36

Vues8K

LieuEnglish 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.19 avr. 2026 · Angra do Heroísmo, Terceira, Azores

Publié19 avr. 2026

Durée12:49

Vues9K

LieuAngra 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 49.4 avr. 2026

Publié4 avr. 2026

Durée17:39

Vues18K

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.14 mars 2026 · Horta, Faial, Azores

Publié14 mars 2026

Durée17:26

Vues12K

LieuHorta, 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.3 janv. 2026 · St. George's Harbor, Bermuda

Publié3 janv. 2026

Durée30:33

Vues21K

LieuSt. 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.6 déc. 2025 · Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas

Publié6 déc. 2025

Durée21:17

Vues17K

LieuMarsh 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.25 oct. 2025 · Exuma Island Group, Bahamas

Publié25 oct. 2025

Durée20:18

Vues18K

LieuExuma 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.27 sept. 2025 · near Rum Cay, Bahamas

Publié27 sept. 2025

Durée11:27

Vues17K

Lieunear 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.13 sept. 2025 · Caicos Bank, Turks and Caicos

Publié13 sept. 2025

Durée18:04

Vues11K

LieuCaicos 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.30 août 2025 · Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Publié30 août 2025

Durée19:27

Vues19K

LieuRoad 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.2 août 2025 · Rambaud, France

Publié2 août 2025

Durée22:59

Vues26K

LieuRambaud, 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.5 juil. 2025 · Atlantic Ocean

Publié5 juil. 2025

Durée16:37

Vues35K

LieuAtlantic 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.21 juin 2025

Publié21 juin 2025

Durée15:30

Vues57K

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

Publié17 mai 2025

Durée16:32

Vues86K

LieuMindelo, 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.19 avr. 2025 · off the coast of the Western Sahara

Publié19 avr. 2025

Durée13:07

Vues22K

Lieuoff 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.29 mars 2025 · Teguise, Spain

Publié29 mars 2025

Durée13:42

Vues34K

LieuTeguise, 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.11 mars 2025 · Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Publié11 mars 2025

Durée7:14

Vues14K

LieuRoad 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.25 janv. 2025 · A Coruña, Spain

Publié25 janv. 2025

Durée14:29

Vues49K

LieuA 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.4 janv. 2025 · Fareham, United Kingdom

Publié4 janv. 2025

Durée14:31

Vues33K

LieuFareham, 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.23 nov. 2024 · Makkum, Netherlands

Publié23 nov. 2024

Durée12:39

Vues49K

LieuMakkum, 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.5 oct. 2024 · Hull, United Kingdom

Publié5 oct. 2024

Durée13:19

Vues62K

LieuHull, 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.31 août 2024

Publié31 août 2024

Durée9:29

Vues26K

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.11 août 2024 · Enkhuizen, Netherlands

Publié11 août 2024

Durée13:48

Vues66K

LieuEnkhuizen, 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 49.27 juil. 2024 · Enkhuizen, Netherlands

Publié27 juil. 2024

Durée11:51

Vues40K

LieuEnkhuizen, 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 49.13 juil. 2024 · Makkum, Netherlands

Publié13 juil. 2024

Durée11:16

Vues37K

LieuMakkum, 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.22 juin 2024

Publié22 juin 2024

Durée14:53

Vues49K

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.9 juin 2024 · Soest, Netherlands

Publié9 juin 2024

Durée11:20

Vues53K

LieuSoest, 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.18 mai 2024 · Makkum, Netherlands

Publié18 mai 2024

Durée14:09

Vues35K

LieuMakkum, 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.11 mai 2024 · Soest, Netherlands

Publié11 mai 2024

Durée14:04

Vues59K

LieuSoest, 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.27 avr. 2024 · Amsterdam, Netherlands

Publié27 avr. 2024

Durée17:52

Vues31K

LieuAmsterdam, 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.30 mars 2024

Publié30 mars 2024

Durée13:00

Vues39K

Wait 'til You See Her Now! Progress on Distant Shores IV January 2024 Visit to the Shipyard | EP 244The custom Orion 49 features a 48-volt lithium battery bank managed by dual battery interface boxes.3 févr. 2024 · Ermenek, Turkey

Publié3 févr. 2024

Durée15:00

Vues64K

LieuErmenek, Turkey

48 Volt Deep Dive: Electrical Management on Aluminum Sailboat | EP 243The Orion 49 uses a 48-volt bus for high-load systems to reduce cable weight and amperage requirements.23 déc. 2023

Publié23 déc. 2023

Durée10:05

Vues27K

Ask Us Anything! Building an Aluminum Sailboat | EP 243The custom aluminum Orion 49 features a parallel hybrid drive and a 30-kilowatt-hour lithium battery bank.2 déc. 2023 · Makkum, Netherlands

Publié2 déc. 2023

Durée17:37

Vues38K

LieuMakkum, Netherlands

Med Mooring Challenge - Sailing Greek Islands | EP 24219 nov. 2023

Publié19 nov. 2023

Durée15:48

Vues36K

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.5 nov. 2023 · Annapolis, United States

Publié5 nov. 2023

Durée18:06

Vues37K

LieuAnnapolis, United States

ALUMINUM Sailboat Pt 19 - Choosing SAILS | Sail Loft Tour | EP 240Paul and Sheryl Shard design a custom sail inventory for their new aluminum Orion 49 sailboat.8 oct. 2023 · Makkum, Netherlands

Publié8 oct. 2023

Durée15:53

Vues33K

LieuMakkum, Netherlands

Aluminum Sailboat Pt 18 - Shore Power SAFETY and ELECTRICITY on Boats | EP 239An isolation transformer creates an onboard power source to eliminate galvanic corrosion and electric shock drowning risks.27 août 2023

Publié27 août 2023

Durée9:48

Vues48K

ALUMINUM Sailboat Pt 17 : BOW THRUSTER, Cabling, Insulation, Lithium Batteries and More! | EP 238The Orion 49 features welded through-hull fittings and a 48-volt Lewmar bow thruster for expedition-grade reliability.9 juil. 2023 · Soest, Netherlands

Publié9 juil. 2023

Durée15:11

Vues58K

LieuSoest, Netherlands

Aluminum Sailboat Pt 16 Lithium Battery - How They're Made | EP 237The Shards plan a 32 kWh 48-volt battery bank using Super B Nomada units for their custom sailboat.25 juin 2023

Publié25 juin 2023

Durée17:59

Vues58K

Boat Tour! ALUMINUM Sailboat Pt 15 - INTERIOR Layout Enksail Orion 49 | LEWMAR Factory Tour | EP 23621 mai 2023

Publié21 mai 2023

Durée14:52

Vues56K

RYA Yachtmaster - Prepare for OFFSHORE Sailing and EMERGENCIES at Sea! | EP 2358 mai 2023

Publié8 mai 2023

Durée16:29

Vues22K

Building an ALUMINUM Sailboat Pt. 14: Interior - Cherry or Mahogany? | EP 2348 avr. 2023

Publié8 avr. 2023

Durée17:47

Vues79K

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.26 mars 2023

Publié26 mars 2023

Durée17:02

Vues109K

Building an ALUMINUM Sailboat Pt 12 - Keel Assembly Welded On | EP 2325 mars 2023

Publié5 mars 2023

Durée11:54

Vues130K

Building an ALUMINUM Sailboat Pt 11 - Hull Nearly Finished +Toronto & Dusseldorf Boat Shows | EP 23119 févr. 2023

Publié19 févr. 2023

Durée15:31

Vues112K

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.15 janv. 2023 · Makkum, Netherlands

Publié15 janv. 2023

Durée14:35

Vues72K

LieuMakkum, Netherlands

Building an ALUMINUM Sailboat Pt 8 - HYBRID Power on a Sailboat: Will it Work for Distance? | EP 22831 déc. 2022

Publié31 déc. 2022

Durée17:47

Vues94K

Building an ALUMINUM Sailboat Pt 7 - HYBRID Power: Offshore STARLINK Video Conference! | EP 2264 déc. 2022

Publié4 déc. 2022

Durée18:42

Vues45K

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.13 nov. 2022 · Joigny, France

Publié13 nov. 2022

Durée16:36

Vues37K

LieuJoigny, 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.23 oct. 2022 · Gwynn, United States

Publié23 oct. 2022

Durée15:57

Vues90K

LieuGwynn, United States

Building an Aluminum Sailboat Pt 5 - How to Weld an Aluminum Sailboat | EP 2239 oct. 2022

Publié9 oct. 2022

Durée12:36

Vues71K

Building an Aluminum Sailboat Pt 4 - How the Hull Plates are Shaped | EP 22225 sept. 2022

Publié25 sept. 2022

Durée12:21

Vues415K

Building an Aluminum Sailboat Pt 3 - Raising the Hull to Weld Frames & Bulkheads | EP 22128 août 2022

Publié28 août 2022

Durée12:30

Vues71K

Shallow-draft Sailing a Traditional Flatbottom Boat | EP 22014 août 2022

Publié14 août 2022

Durée22:48

Vues53K

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A Coruña, Spain2Acklins, Bahamas2Amsterdam, Netherlands1Ancón, Panama1Angra do Heroísmo, Terceira, Azores1Annapolis, United States2Atlantic Ocean3Caicos Bank, Turks and Caicos1Chichester, United Kingdom1City of Oswego, United States2Cristóbal, Panama1Crooked Island and Long Cay, Bahamas1Dover, UK1English Channel1Enkhuizen, Netherlands2Ermenek, Turkey1Exuma Island Group, Bahamas1Exuma, Bahamas2Fareham, United Kingdom1Gwynn, United States1Horta, Faial, Azores1Hull, United Kingdom1Joigny, France1La Chorrera, Panama1Las Huacas, Panama1Lloret de Vistalegre, Spain1Makkum, Netherlands6Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas1Mindelo, Cape Verde2near Rum Cay, Bahamas1Northwood, United Kingdom2off the coast of the Western Sahara1Oosterend, Netherlands1Panamá Oeste, Panama1Rambaud, France1Road Town, British Virgin Islands3Soest, Netherlands3St. George's Harbor, Bermuda1Teguise, Spain1The Valley, Anguilla1Trent Lakes, Canada1