This time on Distant Shores we take you on a 3-day offshore passage from the British Virgin Islands to the Turks and Caicos Islands passing the Navidad and Silver Banks along the way. After making landfall at South Caicos, where we sample the local cuisine to celebrate, we tackle some shallow water piloting, dodging coral heads crossing the Caicos Bank, then stop to do some snorkelling. We conclude this leg of our Atlantic Circle with some fun at the main island of Providenciales, better known as Provo, famous for having some of the world's best beaches.

This time on Distant Shores we take you to one of the world's most popular sailing and bareboat charter destinations, the British Virgin Islands or BVI, where Paul and I have returned again and again throughout 40 years of international cruising. We'll show you why we love it, why some cruisers don't, why we think it's a great place to invite guests aboard who are new to sailing or to show your loved ones the joys of the sailing lifestyle especially if they're a bit skeptical about your dream to sail off into the sunset. Throughout, we'll highlight some of our favourite places and the many non-sailing activities to be enjoyed in these beautiful protected islands.

This time on Distant Shores we get the boat tuned up for a winter of sailing in the Caribbean. With guest crew onboard learning the ropes, we island-hop from Antigua to Saint Martin, push our ePropulsion electric outboard to it's limit with a range check and towing test, then do a night sail to the British Virgin Islands.

Hurricane Season is quickly approaching in the Caribbean and owners of a Southerly 49 need help to get south and away from the danger. Paul flies to St. Martin to help them and they face numerous obstacles on the 3-night offshore passage to Grenada.