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Anchoring in the Valley of the Glacier in Greenland | #63 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
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Anchoring in the Valley of the Glacier in Greenland | #63 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
With the current against us and the sun going down we're left with our backup anchorage...only to find it's filled with ice. If you enjoyed this video, then give it a thumbs up, make a comment, share it, or support this documentary on Patreon or via Payp...
Too Dangerous | #64 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
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Too Dangerous | #64 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
It's blowing 37 knots and we're downwind of a calving glacier...what could go wrong?!? 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 below. Patreon: Chec...
The Watch Commander | Paragon’s Favorite Stuff Ep. 1
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The Watch Commander | Paragon’s Favorite Stuff Ep. 1
Welcome to a NEW type of video here at DrakeParagon called Paragon's Favourite Stuff where we check out the systems, gear, and other stuff we love to use while cruising aboard our Westsail 42 sailboat (and home!) Paragon. In each video we'll take a close...
A Very Dangerous Anchorage | #65 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
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A Very Dangerous Anchorage | #65 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
What to do when it becomes too dangerous to stay in an anchorage? Should we head for the unknown option or backtrack to a possibility? With limited daylight we have to make some tough decisions...and quickly! If you enjoyed this video, then give it a thu...
Our Fantastic Fridge and Freezer! The Technautics CoolBlue | Paragon’s Favourite Stuff Ep. 2
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Our Fantastic Fridge and Freezer! The Technautics CoolBlue | Paragon’s Favourite Stuff Ep. 2
Welcome to a NEW type of video here at DrakeParagon called Paragon's Favourite Stuff where we check out the systems, gear, and other stuff we love to use while cruising aboard our Westsail 42 sailboat (and home!) Paragon. In each video we'll take a clos...
Safe Harbor At Last | #66 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
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Safe Harbor At Last | #66 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
Greenland makes its own rules. Any port in a storm doesn't quite work if there is a glacier calving icebergs in 30+ knots of wind. Forced to leave our anchorage we set our sights on a tiny weather station where we hope to find refuge and perhaps even a fri...
The Weather Station in Greenland | #67 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
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The Weather Station in Greenland | #67 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
The weather station on the southern tip of Greenland is the last stop for us, but also an incredibly important place for many reasons including...PUPPIES! We meet up with old friends, are attacked by an unlikely source, and encounter some of the cutest Pol...
Our Amazing Stovetop Oven: The Omnia | Paragon’s Favourite Stuff Ep. 3
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Our Amazing Stovetop Oven: The Omnia | Paragon’s Favourite Stuff Ep. 3
The first 1000 people to use the link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: https://skl.sh/drakeparagon09201 _________________________________ Welcome to Paragon's Favourite Stuff where we check out the systems, gear, and other stuff w...
Working at the Edge of the World  | #68 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
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Working at the Edge of the World | #68 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
We've sailed Paragon into one of the most remote places to work, but what is that like. We sit down with the manager of the weather station on the southern tip of Greenland to talk about life in this remote outpost. If you enjoyed this video, then give it...
Safe Weather Window to Ireland? | #69 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
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Safe Weather Window to Ireland? | #69 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
We've checked and downloaded the latest weather report, said our goodbyes to the men at the weather station, and given the dogs one last belly rub. The time has finally come to push off from Greenland and sail to Ireland. The weather isn't ideal, but at th...
How Do We Get Out Of Here? | #70 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
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How Do We Get Out Of Here? | #70 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
The crew of Paragon awakens to white caps and gusting winds that turn the boat into a rocking horse straining and bucking against her lines. Submerged rocks and the appearance of an iceberg suddenly makes everyone question how we're going to get out of thi...
Pushing off from Greenland. | #71 | DrakeParagon Season 5
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Pushing off from Greenland. | #71 | DrakeParagon Season 5
We're pushing off from Greenland aboard our 42 foot sailboat bound for Ireland...or are we? The boat is stowed and the crew is rested, but even the best laid plans cannot compete with the raw nature in this harsh land. A few icebergs and gale force winds m...
We Lost Our Steering Off The Coast of Greenland | #72 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
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We Lost Our Steering Off The Coast of Greenland | #72 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
What do you do when the worst happens on a boat at sea? Are you prepared or do you panic? The crew aboard Paragon is tested when she loses her steerage in the middle of an iceberg field sailing off the coast of Greenland. If you enjoyed this video, then g...
Fixing our broken steering | #73 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
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Fixing our broken steering | #73 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
We've made it back to the dock...now what? With the clock ticking on our weather window, it's time to figure out what happened to our steering with a little help from our friends. If you enjoyed this video, then give it a thumbs up, make a comment, share...
Figuring out what went wrong docking | #74 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
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Figuring out what went wrong docking | #74 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
Docking a sailboat can be challenging, but there are all sorts of things one can do to make it less stressful...and then there's what we did. (Hint: there's a lot of yelling...yuck!) If you enjoyed this video, then give it a thumbs up, make a comment, sha...
What does an iceberg look like underwater? | #75 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
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What does an iceberg look like underwater? | #75 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
We've got company at the weather station in Greenland, and it's not just another boat. The grounded iceberg is breaking apart and starting to cause concern in the tiny harbour. Where is our weather window? If you enjoyed this video, then give it a thumbs ...
Trapped Between a Rock and an Iceberg in a Gale | #76 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
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Trapped Between a Rock and an Iceberg in a Gale | #76 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
With a report calling for 50+ knots of wind off the southern coast of Greenland, we stayed put in the semi-protected harbour of the weather station. After all, we needed to have access to internet and weather reports. But then came the icebergs. Should we ...
Pushing Off From The Weather Station In Greenland…AGAIN! | #77 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
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Pushing Off From The Weather Station In Greenland…AGAIN! | #77 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
The steering is fixed, the boat is secured, and we have an...acceptable weather window. Kind of. But our time has run out as the frequency of storms increases and the tiny, unprotected harbour fills with icebergs. We can't stay any longer, so we leave. We ...
Sailing In The Land Of Giants | #78 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
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Sailing In The Land Of Giants | #78 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
We are sailing in the land of giants. The crew of Paragon thought we had seen proper icebergs on the western side of Greenland, but we had seen nothing. The east coast towers with massive icebergs 15 stories tall (or more!) that are essentially floating mo...
Rogue Wave | #79 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
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Rogue Wave | #79 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
Sailing the North Atlantic can be tricky in the best of times, and these are not the best of times. It's a challenging sail with rolly conditions and strong winds, but a rogue waves causes damage that leaves the crew rationing. Will our equipment make it t...
Arrival in Iceland | #80 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
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Arrival in Iceland | #80 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
It was a rough sail to Iceland. Paragon has taken some damage and the crew is spent, but now is not the time to rest. We're closer to our end destination in Ireland and there is much to do. Time to get to work! Actually, maybe it's just time for a celebrat...
Beer + Laundry = The Best Cafe In Iceland! | #81 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
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Beer + Laundry = The Best Cafe In Iceland! | #81 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
It's a stormy day in the marina in Iceland and we're dodging waves that are blasting over the breakwater. In between setting up extra storm lines it seems like it's the perfect day for some laundry which leads us to a very cool place. Anyone care for a bee...
The Blue Lagoon
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The Blue Lagoon
It's time for a new adventure. Bag? Check. Crew? Check. Boat. Not needed. We're off to see one of the 25 wonders of the world, as rated by National Geographic, and a much needed treat for a travel weary crew. Here we come, Blue Lagoon. If you enjoyed this...
We Found The Best Place To Keep Our Boat In Iceland | #83 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5 finale
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We Found The Best Place To Keep Our Boat In Iceland | #83 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5 finale
What makes good crew for a boat? There are a lot of answers out there. For us it has always been important that the person is excited to be aboard and gets along with everyone. After that there is a certain amount of luck. Will our personalities mesh or wi...
The Adventure Continues S6 Ep 1- DrakeParagon Sailing
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The Adventure Continues S6 Ep 1- DrakeParagon Sailing
Season 6 is here! The adventure continues as we sail through the cold waters of the North Atlantic and explore The Faroe Islands, Scotland, and Ireland. The siren song calls to us and we must answer. Join us on the journey and our first leg...sailing to th...
Arriving in The Faroe Islands S6 Ep 2- DrakeParagon Sailing
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Arriving in The Faroe Islands S6 Ep 2- DrakeParagon Sailing
After 7 rough days at sea, we sail into the Faroe Islands. And discuss our winter living aboard our sailboat in Iceland. Plus Mo discovers a very lame superpower. Can you have more than one superpower? Let us know what you think! If you enjoyed this video...
Strange New World S6 Ep 3- DrakeParagon Sailing in the Faroe Islands
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Strange New World S6 Ep 3- DrakeParagon Sailing in the Faroe Islands
One moment we were sailing from Iceland to The Faroe Islands, and the next we had arrived. We didn't even have time to clean up before people were driving down to say hello and welcome us to Vestmanna and The Faroe Islands. And, of course, to tell us a lit...
Exploring Vestmanna S6 Ep 4 – DrakeParagon Sailing in the Faroe Islands
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Exploring Vestmanna S6 Ep 4 – DrakeParagon Sailing in the Faroe Islands
Time to jump off the boat and start exploring the Faroe Islands! We learn a little about our surroundings and discover one of the most beautiful things about this place. *Hint, it's not what you think! If you enjoyed this video, then give it a thumbs up,...
The Vestmanna Bird Cliffs S6 Ep 5 – DrakeParagon Sailing in the Faroe Islands
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The Vestmanna Bird Cliffs S6 Ep 5 – DrakeParagon Sailing in the Faroe Islands
It's time to step off the boat and...step onto another boat. We let someone else navigate for a change and spend the afternoon checking out one of the most beautiful places we've seen, the Vestmanna Bird Cliffs. A haven for a wide variety of birds, it i...
My Viking Heritage S6 Ep 6 – DrakeParagon Sailing in the Faroe Islands
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My Viking Heritage S6 Ep 6 – DrakeParagon Sailing in the Faroe Islands
Drake meets up with Fróði, a local, who explains some of the history of Vestmanna, the national sport of rowing, and when the Vikings came to the Faroe Islands. It's an exciting story that even includes a Celtic curse on a Viking long house! If you enj...
Sailing Around the World with a Piano: An Introduction to Pianocean
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Sailing Around the World with a Piano: An Introduction to Pianocean
The first 1,000 people to use this link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/drakeparagon08211 We met Marieke in Stornoway and were entranced by her story. A musician who is sailing around the world with an upright piano and giving ...
Pianocean Concert in Stornoway, Scotland
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Pianocean Concert in Stornoway, Scotland
Imagine a town by the sea. Walking towards the harbour and hearing the rumble of the local fish truck, the cry of the seagulls in the air, the sound of a...PIANO concert? Because that is the magic of Pianocean. Discovering the beautiful lyrics and melodies...
The Pianocean Project
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The Pianocean Project
A boat arrives in a harbour. Slowly a piano rises from the aft cabin and sits atop the deck of the boat. A woman walks over to the piano, sits down, and begins to play. And it is magic. But who is this woman and her family? And how did this come to be? Thi...
Freedom 40 Sailboat CabinTour with Pianocean
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Freedom 40 Sailboat CabinTour with Pianocean
This is the fourth and final episode of our limited series with Pianocean where we take a peek inside this beautiful 1983 centre cockpit Freedom 40. This boat, perhaps more than others, has many uses...a concert hall, recording studio, playground, home, a...
Doing Laundry On A Cruising Sailboat | Paragon’s Favourite Stuff Ep. 4
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Doing Laundry On A Cruising Sailboat | Paragon’s Favourite Stuff Ep. 4
The first 1,000 people to use this link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/drakeparagon09211 How do you do laundry on a boat? That is something that we are asked often, and it's a great question. With limited power, space, and wate...
Hiking the Summer Solstice in Saksun S6 Ep 7 – DrakeParagon Sailing in the Faroe Islands
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Hiking the Summer Solstice in Saksun S6 Ep 7 – DrakeParagon Sailing in the Faroe Islands
Some places are so beautiful it seems impossible that they exist in real life. And yet, here it is. Saksun, a tiny village of just a dozen people in an incredibly protected valley on the northern edge of Steymoy in the Faroe Islands. And what better time ...

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