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We are Drake and Monique cruising aboard our Westsail 42 sailboat and home 'Paragon.' We are devoted to exploring the world by sail and have big plans to bring you videos each week that tell stories about the cruising life. We are focused on offshore sailing, living aboard, cultural immersion, friendship, and adventure! Join us as we sail from North Carolina to Canada, Greenland, Iceland, the Faroe Islands, Scotland, Ireland, Norway and Svalbard and explore many exciting ports along the way. Please visit our our social media pages listed below to keep up with our latest news. We love your comments, and always try to respond to as many as we can. Our videos would not be possible without your support. If you are enjoying them, then please consider helping us with our video production expenses via the Patreon or Paypal links below. Thank you for sailing with us!

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We are Drake and Monique cruising aboard our Westsail 42 sailboat and home ‘Paragon.’

We are devoted to exploring the world by sail and have big plans to bring you videos each week that tell stories about the cruising life. We are focused on offshore sailing, living aboard, cultural immersion, friendship, and adventure! Join us as we sail from North Carolina to Canada, Greenland, Iceland, the Faroe Islands, Scotland, Ireland, Norway and Svalbard and explore many exciting ports along the way.

Please visit our our social media pages listed below to keep up with our latest news. We love your comments, and always try to respond to as many as we can.

Our videos would not be possible without your support. If you are enjoying them, then please consider helping us with our video production expenses via the Patreon or Paypal links below. Thank you for sailing with us!

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Sailing Across The Bay Of Biscay From Spain To France: Part 3 | DrakeParagon Sailing

Tik tok, back and forth, side to side; the rolliness never ends on this voyage. But we're almost at our destination...or are we? *** Help support our channel by making purchases through our DrakeParagon affiliate links: Fogstar LiFePO4 batteries: https://...

Aug 16, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:23:34

Sailing Across The Bay of Biscay From Spain To France: Part 2 | DrakeParagon Sailing

With the warnings of the Finnish woman ringing in our ears (“I wouldn’t go out in that”) we sail into the night off the coast of Spain. *** Help support our channel by making purchases through our DrakeParagon affiliate links: Fogstar LiFePO4 batter...

Aug 02, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:35:10

Sailing Across The Bay of Biscay From Spain to France: Part 1 | DrakeParagon Sailing

The boat is ready and we think we've got a weather window. It's time to push off from the North of Spain and sail across the Bay Biscay to France. Have we made the right decision? *** Help support our channel by making purchases through our DrakeParagon af...

Jul 26, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:34

Mo’s Marina Moments: Marina Viveiro in Viveiro, Spain | DrakeParagon Sailing

In our next video we push off from Viveiro, Spain to sail across the Bay of Biscay to France. But before we leave we show a little tour of Marina Viveiro on the north coast of Spain! Help support our channel by making purchases through our DrakeParagon a...

Jul 19, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:28

Vatrer LiFePO4 Upgrade = All Electric Cooking on Our Sailboat! | DrakeParagon Sailing

We’re going full electric in the galley aboard S/V Paragon! In this video, I replace two of our aging AGM batteries with two 300Ah Vatrer LiFePO4 batteries—for a total of 600Ah of reliable, high-performance lithium power. I take you step-by-step throu...

Jun 01, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:37:47

The Solar Setup Every Cruiser Needs? Installing Renogy ShadowFlux Panels | DrakeParagon Sailing

Use the discount code DRAKEPARAGON for 10% off of the Renogy ShadowFlux 200W solar panel at this link: https://dataaccess.renogy.cn/t/iw In this video, I install two 200-watt Renogy ShadowFlux solar panels on my 42-foot sailboat, adding 400 watts of solar...

May 13, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:31:39

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Bermuda Nightmare, Part 1 of 6 (Westsail 42 Sailboat Paragon)

7 day single handed sail from New York City to Bermuda aboard sailboat 'Paragon' (Westsail 42.) Encountered a 52 foot steel sailboat in distress with two aboard and towed them for 3 days and 150 miles towards Bermuda before we collided badly. If you enjoy...

Mar 01, 2011
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:37

Single Handed Sailing: Saint Martin to NC, April 2010 (Westsail 42 Paragon – original)

PLEASE SEE THE NEW REMASTERED VERSION OF THIS VIDEO AT: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxQ3K7n-mn8 1500 nautical miles of wonderfully non eventful sailing from Dutch Saint Martin to Beaufort, NC. Hit the doldrums for day, caught a 3.5' tuna, and listened...

Mar 01, 2011
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:03:47

Single Handed Sailing: NYC to Bermuda Nightmare, Part 2 (Westsail 42 Sailboat Paragon)

Mar 01, 2011
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:37

Single Handed Sailing: NYC to Bermuda Nightmare, Part 3 (Westsail 42 Sailboat Paragon)

Mar 01, 2011
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:49

Single Handed Sailing: NYC to Bermuda Nightmare, Part 4 (Westsail 42 Sailboat Paragon)

Mar 01, 2011
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:20

Single Handed Sailing: NYC to Bermuda Nightmare, Part 5 (Westsail 42 Sailboat Paragon)

Mar 01, 2011
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:10

Single Handed Sailing: NYC to Bermuda Nightmare, Part 6 (Westsail 42 Sailboat Paragon)

This was the one of the most difficult and nightmarish sailing experiences of my life. The damage to Paragon's bowsprit and rig forced me to put off plans for sailing on to the Pacific and instead I had to limp back to North Carolina for repairs. Today I...

Mar 01, 2011
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:32

Sailing Vessel Paragon Survives Hurricane Irene (Westsail 42 Sailboat)

Drake and Monique stay aboard s/v Paragon during Hurricane Irene to adjust dock lines with the 12 foot surge.

Aug 31, 2011
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:43

Sailing from Boston to Bermuda – Saint Martin, part 2 (Westsail 32 Sailboat) – DrakeParagon Sailing

Drake, Gigi and Aebi the cat sail from Boston to Bermuda in December of 2005 aboard Westsail 32 Valiant. If you enjoyed this video, then give it a thumbs up, make a comment, share it, or support this documentary on Patreon or via Paypal with the links bel...

Sep 22, 2011
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:31

Sailing from Boston to Bermuda – Saint Martin, part 1 (Westsail 32 Sailboat) – DrakeParagon Sailing

Sep 22, 2011
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:02

10. Sailing offshore with Dolphins – Westsail 42 Fiona Sailboat

Westsail 42 Fiona sailing offshore with dolphins riding the bow wave off the coast of Portugal.

Oct 15, 2011
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:03:47

1. Deck Tour of the Liveaboard Offshore Cruising Sailboat Fiona (Westsail 42)

Drake Roberts introduces this 11 part series about sailing Eric Forsyth's Westsail 42 from Ireland to Portugal and gives a tour of Fiona's deck.

Oct 27, 2011
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:44

2. Cabin Tour of the Liveaboard Offshore Cruising Sailboat Fiona (Westsail 42)

Drake Roberts gives a tour of Westsail 42 Fiona's interior cabin.

Nov 02, 2011
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:44

Single Handed Sailing: Saint Martin to North Carolina (Westsail 42 Sailboat Paragon)

April 2010: Drake single hands Westsail 42 'Paragon' 1500 nautical miles from Dutch Saint Martin to Beaufort, NC in 13 days and catches a big tuna!

Nov 07, 2011
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:44

3. Engine Room Tour of the Liveaboard Offshore Cruising Sailboat Fiona (Westsail 42)

Drake Roberts gives a tour of Westsail 42 Fiona's engine room.

Nov 10, 2011
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:04:24

trailer: Fiona Ep 5: Exploring Viana do Castelo, Portugal

Preview of episode 5: "Exploring Viana do Castelo, Portugal." Westsail 42 'Fiona' docks in Viana do Castelo for 3 days and Eric, Eanna and Drake explore this wonderful new country. To watch the actual episode, click https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lc62Ey...

Nov 14, 2011
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:01:12

4. Sailing to Viana do Castelo, Portugal – Westsail 42 Fiona

Westsail 42 Fiona sails from Dingle, Ireland to Viana do Castelo, Portugal.

Nov 14, 2011
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:35

5. Exploring Viana do Castelo, Portugal – Sailboat Fiona (Westsail 42)

Fiona 5 - Exploring Viana do Castelo After 6 days at sea, Eric, Eanna and Drake from Westsail 42 Fiona spend 3 days exploring Viana do Castelo, Portugal.

Nov 15, 2011
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:46

just painted Paragon’s mast with Awlgrip Awlcraft 2000 (Westsail 42 Sailboat)

2011-11/15 - Finished painting Paragon's LaFiell mast with Awlcraft 2000, crewing on Vagabond 42 'Fellowship' going to Fort Lauderdale.

Nov 16, 2011
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:04:22

trailer: Fiona Ep 6: Sailing to Nazaré, Portugal

Trailer for episode 6: "Westsail 42 Fiona Sailing to Nazaré, Portugal." To watch the actual episode go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=np67v5JWSW0&list=PL135F60761B451C11&index=7

Nov 18, 2011
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:01:26

6. Sailing to Nazaré, Portugal – Westsail 42 Fiona

Eric Forsyth, Eanna Ryan and Drake Roberts sailing Westsail 42 'Fiona' offshore from Viana do Costelo to Nazaré, Portugal. They use radar bearings to avoid colliding with ships in zero visibility fog. Eric teaches Eanna and Drake celestial navigation. Th...

Dec 01, 2011
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:57

7. Exploring Nazaré, Portugal – Westsail 42 Fiona Sailboat

Eric, Eanna and Drake from Westsail 42 Fiona spend 2 days exploring the Portugese fishing port of Nazaré. After cleaning the boat and filling the water tanks, they walk to explore the town. They pass by majestic sandy beach with amazing breaking waves, ...

Dec 08, 2011
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:52

8. Sailing to Cascais, Portugal – Westsail 42 Fiona

Eric, Eanna and Drake sail Westsail 42 Fiona from Nazarre to Cascais, Portugal, completing this leg of Fiona's North Atlantic voyage... Eanna sees a mysterious flashing orange object floating in the water... a life raft? a submarine? ALIENS?!?!?

Dec 14, 2011
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:28

An Interview with Record Sailing Circumnavigator Eric Forsyth, Nov 2011

Eric Forsyth has sailed over 250,000 nautical miles on his 42 foot sailing vessel 'Fiona.' He has circumnavigated the globe twice, once east to west and once west to east... He's sailed to the Arctic and the Antarctic 3 times each, including navigating t...

Dec 17, 2011
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:29

2. Where have you sailed and where are you sailing now?

Eric Forsyth has sailed over 250,000 nautical miles on sailing his 42 foot sailing vessel 'Fiona.' He has circumnavigated the globe twice, once east to west and once west to east... He's sailed to the Arctic and the Antarctic 3 times each, including navi...

Dec 17, 2011
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:03:29

1. Please tell us about Fiona… and what do you think about the Westsail 42?

Dec 17, 2011
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:22

4. What kind of food do you eat on Sailing Vessel Fiona?

Dec 18, 2011
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:30

5. What about sailing in heavy weather offshore?

Dec 18, 2011
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:28

6. When did you first start cruising and how has the cruising lifestyle changed since then?

Dec 18, 2011
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:03:08

3. What do you look for in crew and what do you want them to bring?

Dec 18, 2011
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:03:51

7. It keeps you young…

Dec 19, 2011
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:02

9. Exploring Lisbon and Cascais, Portugal – Westsail 42 Sailboat Fiona

We've just arrived in Cascais, Portugal, completing our voyage. With Eanna's plane leaving tomorrow we get the boat into a marina and jump on the train to explore Lisbon.. Thanks for watching the 'Sailing Fiona from Ireland to Portugal' series!

Dec 22, 2011
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:58

1. Introduction – Sailing Vagabond 42 Fellowship Offshore from North Carolina to Florida

Drake Roberts introduces this new series about sailing Gary Nicholas' Vagabond 42 'Fellowship' from North Carolina to Florida.

Jan 05, 2012
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:15

2. Deck Tour – Liveaboard Sailboat Vagabond 42 Fellowship

Drake Roberts gives a tour of the deck of Gary Nicholas' Vagabond 42 'Fellowship' while docked in Florida after their 650 nautical mile offshore sail from North Carolina.

Jan 13, 2012
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:48

3. Cabin Tour – Liveaboard Sailboat Vagabond 42 Fellowship

Drake Roberts gives a tour of the cabin of Vagabond 42 'Fellowship,' while docked in Florida after sailing 650 offshore nautical nautical miles from North Carolina.- For people who have been commenting that the boat is a mess, things may not always be as t...

Jan 19, 2012
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:23

4. Sailing Fellowship from North Carolina to FL – Vagabond 42 Sailboat

Vagabond 42 Fellowship pushes off on the first leg of her first offshore shakedown sail.

Jan 23, 2012
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:24

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