As my journey continues, I explore more of Monemvasia and the inland area nearby. Here I’m going to learn about the past of the island and go from one of the oldest churches in Greece, to one of the most historic wine growing regions in the world.
In this episode my journey through the Aegean continues, as I head deep into the Argolic Gulf to the port of Nafplio. It was the first capital of Greece after the War of Independence and is famed for its mix of architecture. Building styles that tell the story of different cultures having influenced the development of this unique port town throughout the centuries.
In episode nine of My Greek Odyssey, my exploration of Zakynthos continues. First stop though, is a quick side trip to Pilos for a very special dive. Then it’s back to Zakynthos to learn about the famed nougat of the island, before getting to know more about another thing it’s known for, the poet Dionysios Solomos.
In the last episode of series one I’m headed to Antipaxos, just a stones throw from its bigger neighbour, Paxos. Then I’m upping anchor and making waves as I cruise across to Corfu, where I’ll be spending my final week in Greece, exploring the far north of the Ionian Sea.
Peter's journey takes him to the island of Kythira, his family home. In this episode, he digs deep into his heritage and discovers his roots go back to the 15th centuty
Our journey begins in the Greek capital of Athens. It’s one of the oldest cities in the world. It’s the birthplace of democracy, philosophy, modern medicine, mathematics, free speech and the power for you and I to vote for our elected officials. The city is also packed with ancient ruins, many of which are amongst the most recognisable sites on the planet
Now that I’ve arrived in Ithaki, it’s time to explore what this ruggedly beautiful island has to offer. It might be small, but sure packs a punch. Because it is so tiny, it’s easy to see a whole lot in a little bit of time. From here, my journey will then take me to Lefkada.
In this episode I’ll be discovering more of the island paradise of my heritage, taking in places that I’ve never seen before, and revisiting old haunts to see how things have changed over the years. I’m then making my way to one of the most photographed places in Greece – Zakynthos.
Hydra is one of the busiest ports in Greece. Everyday thousands of visitors come by ferry to stroll around the harbour area, eat at the cafes, swim in the clear blue waters and take donkey rides to explore the town’s laneways. There’s no denying the beauty of the place, or its unique attributes.
As my time on Kefalonia continues, I’m going to explore the stunning Melissani Lake, a place of both myth and beauty. There’s only a few such formations found on the planet, and it’s one of the more popular sites for tourists. I’m also going to meet a couple of the locals who spend their days at sea, forging a living as fishermen
This episode I’m leaving the big smoke, and heading across the Aegean to Epidavros. Here I’m going to delve into the history and unique culture of the region. It’s a part of the country that many of the city dwellers visit for holidays, but for some reason, most foreign tourists don’t make it part of their itinerary.
Steve and his pal go on a GPS scavenger hunt from Barrie to Kingston and up to Huntsville on a pair of Yamaha WaveRunners chasing Geocaching clues. Mike is in Missouri to team up with a pro fisherman to showcase a new Tracker Pro Team 175 TXW with a Mercury 60 hp outboard. On My Boat, we follow a unique and massive project: adding a whole new stateroom on an older Silverton!
Mike heads to Prince Edward Island to explore the waters, both salt and fresh around the island province. Steve puts a 2017 Princecraft Xpedition 200 with a Mercury 200 through its paces on Power Profile and reviews a 1999 Sea Ray 500 Sundancer. On My Boat, we strip the old bottom paint and upgrade with Interlux MicronCSC.
Steve heads to the Port of Orillia to find out what makes Chris-Craft owners tick. Later, he tests Yamaha’s entry into the rec-lite PWC category, the EX Deluxe WaveRunner while Mike takes a 2007 Doral Elite 265 BR for a test drive on Footitis. Learn how to upgrade your batteries on My Boat.
When it comes to PWCs, Lake Havasu, Arizona is the Mecca. An unexpected boater’s paradise, Steve travels through the Mojave Desert to check out the 2016 IJSBA World Finals and hooks up with an owner’s ride on a slick new Sea-Doo GTX-R 230. Mike takes a Skeeter 1910, powered by Yamaha’s new F200 outboard, for a spin and on Footitis we check out a 1997 Cruisers 4270. SeaStar’s Optimus 360 Joystick control is the star of PowerLines.
Mike takes you exploring on BC’s spectacular Sunshine Coast. Meanwhile, Steve heads to Central Florida to profile a 2017 Tahoe 1950 with Mercury power and, on Footitis, reviews a 2004 Regal 2450. For My Boat, Mike installs a set of Lumitec underwater LED lights.
Mike wraps up his tour of PEI and reviews a used Rinker Captiva 266. Back in Arizona, Steve tries out some new moves on Sea-Doo’s new Spark Trixx. On My Boat we install synthetic cockpit decking on an older cruiser to give it a modern look.
Mike returns to British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast and manages to fit in some time for fishing. Steve profiles the new Starcraft MX 25 R and Mike will show you an affordable classic boat, a 1964 Greavette Sunflash. On Power Lines Steve takes a look at Portable Power options on a Zodiac Cadet 230 Aero: a 4-hp Mercury and a Torqeedo T1003.
Steve’s buddy joins him to spend a few days exploring the Trent-Severn Waterway on a Princecraft Quorum 23 pontoon where they take over control of the Peterborough Lift Lock. Later he heads to the Rideau River to profiles a 2017 Carver C37 while on My Boat it’s Mike shows the good, bad and ugly of fuel and other hoses.
Policing the waters is a tough job but it’s even more complex along the border. This week Steve rides along with the RCMP and gets an inside look at the joint effort with the US Coast Guard known as “Shiprider”. Then he takes the all-new AR195 jet boat from Yamaha for a high-powered test drive. Mike highlights the amazing power of Seven Marine 627 outboards on PowerLines. My Boat, Steve rolls up his sleeves to install a new distributor in a MerCruiser 7.4L.
Steve loads up his family and heads up Lake Huron to discover the beauty and vastness of the Great Lake. The crew heads from sunsets and beaches of Grand Bend to Tobermory, a fishing and scuba diving hotspot, where Steve gives both a shot. Later he’s in Indiana with a fish pro to look at the redesigned Smoker Craft 162 Pro Mag and on Footitis gives a 2013 Crownline 21SS a run. On My Boat,On My Boat, Mike takes on a major project, repowering a centre console with a new Mercury Verado.
It’s hard to believe, but the pontoon boat turns 65 this year! Steve looks back at the evolution of the pontoon from its humble beginnings to the luxurious, high-performance machines they are today. Then he gets a look at Hull #1 of the largest offering from Cruisers Yachts, the 60 Fly before going back in time with a 1966 Chris-Craft Constellation for Footitis. On My Boat, a new handcrafted wood boat gets the latest power from MerCruiser with a 6.2L DTS.
Mike spends the day at this prestigious show then heads back to spend time with three of the top wooden boats from the show. Steve heads to Captiva, Florida for the exclusive Yacht Expo where he gets a first look at the brand-new Sea Ray 460 Sundancer and its sister ship the 460 Fly. On Footitis we look at a used Cobalt A25, while on My Boat, Mike tackles repowering a centre console with a Mercury Verado 175.
Do you ever wonder where ships crews receive their training and begin a career on the Great Lakes or high seas? Mike takes you behind the scenes at Georgian Colleges Marine Training and Research Centre. On Power Profile, Steve takes the all-new Boston Whaler 230 Outrage for a test drive. And on My Boat, Mike adds the latest in Mercury digital controls and systems to the Clarion Wood Boat project.
In the final episode charting the journey of Naturalist and Conservationist Iolo Williams across the Great Barrier Reef, Iolo examines the changing face of the reef over the past 15 thousand years, building a picture of how the reef was formed, meeting the creatures and communities who have lived alongside it in harmony, and asks what part we can all play in the reef’s future.
Naturalist, Conservationist and Adventurer Iolo Williams explores Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, one of the world’s richest marine environments, in a bid to understand - despite the threats from human impact - if the reef and the myriad of life it supports will survive for future generations.
The Women and the Waves 2' is a documentary surf film that celebrates women and their unique approach to surfing and life. The film looks at the state of surfing today from a feminine perspective and features positive role models that give back to people and the planet.
Animals and nature instinctively brought together in a visually stimulating format. A beautiful collection of creatures great and small from across the planet. A relaxing easy to digest series suitable for the entire family - a feast for the eyes and ears. Brilliant images set to emotive music.
Follow Scotty in Vancouver! Many activities are at the rendezvous, including a boat tour to see spectacular orcas and a visit of the suspension bridge park.
From the heart of Africa to the Aral Sea in the Kazakh steppe the film portrays different people`s lives and their struggle for water and survival.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
Steven Bull, of Power Boat Television, conducts a performance test and features review of new powerboats models.
Steven Bull, of Power Boat Television, conducts a performance test and features review of new powerboats models.
Steven Bull, of Power Boat Television, conducts a performance test and features review of new powerboats models.
Steven Bull, of Power Boat Television, conducts a performance test and features review of new powerboats models.
Steven Bull, of Power Boat Television, conducts a performance test and features review of new powerboats models.
Steven Bull, of Power Boat Television, conducts a performance test and features review of new powerboats models.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
The team of The Boat Show presents, tests and analyses boats and Yachts.
