Atlantic Crossing Pt1 - We Broke the Genoa

Setting sail from the Canary Islands we sail 850 miles towards the Cabo Verde Islands. Strong winds at the start, we have a fast passage, run into problems with the genoa furling gear and even pick up a hitchhiker. Part 1 of our recent transatlantic crossing. Check back next week as we Visit the Cabo Verde Islands then set off across the Atlantic bound for St Lucia. All 130 half hour episodes of the Distant Shores TV show are also available on DVD and download at: http://www.distantshores.ca This on-going television series following the Shards' global sailing adventures can be viewed on AWE TV in the USA and Caribbean. Watch it on Nautical Channel in Europe, Asia, Africa and many other countries around the world.