Each volume is an entertaining 3-hour information-packed reference tool
for anyone dreaming of a cruise or charter aboard a sailboat in the
Mediterranean. Episodes feature Mediterranean cruising destinations where
Paul and Sheryl take you aboard their Classic 37 sailboat, Two-Step, on
voyages to explore exotic foreign ports.
VOLUME 1: WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN
Entering the Mediterranean Sea through the Straits of Gibraltar, the
Shards take you to the Pillars of Hercules, first in Gibraltar (Europe)
and Ceuta (Africa) then continue along the south coast of Spain to cruise
the Balearic Islands where they end the season wintering in the island of
Menorca. Highlights include diving on a shipwreck in the Straits of
Gibraltar, haul-out in Spain, recovery of a shipwrecked sailor , and a
humorous feature on "How to be a Nudist" in the Balearic Islands.
Contains 6 X 30-minute episodes:
Episode #1 - Gibraltar, Ceuta & South Spain
Episode #2 - Costa Blanca to the Balearic Islands
Episode #3 - Isla Formentera (Balearic Islands)
Episode #4 - Why People Cruise (various destinations)
Episode #5 - Mallorca (Balearic Islands)
Episode #6 - Menorca (Balearic Islands)
DVD SPECIAL FEATURES
- Feature commentaries on Episode #1 &
Episode #5 with insider information and extra travel facts
- “Building a Dream” slideshow on the
building of SV Two-Step
- Outtakes reel
- Running in the Rock of Gibraltar
featurette
- Host biographies
- Scene selections and more
Editorial
Reviews
What a delight! Watching “DistantShores” is the next best thing to
actually being there. My family wants to stow aboard Two-Step for the next
voyage. Thank you Paul and Sheryl Shard for yet another great adventure!
Anthony C. Gardiner, Chief Commander,
Canadian Power & Sail Squadrons
"An extraordinary collection of useful, practical and potentially life
saving material in an equally extraordinary visual presentation."
Jim Winslow, Commodore, World Cruising Club
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