If you’re thinking of becoming a liveaboard and are visiting the London Boat Show on 7 January, don’t miss Paul and Sheryl Shard. The Canadian couple, who present a yachting programme on the Discovery Channel, will be speaking on Raymarine stand SO98 from 11am til 2pm. The Shards have been living aboard their 37ft classic sloop Two Step for 17 years, in which time they’ve travelled over 45,000 miles and seen 40 countries. Paul and Sheryl will be talking to visitors about their life and adventures, as well as providing practical information about how to kit out a boat for living aboard.

If you can’t make it to the show, check out their website at www.distantshores.ca