"Would you like to spend the day with me?" The longer we stay in a place, the more often we hear this. Someone will stop by the boat for a cup of coffee, and within a day or two they'll be back with an invitation.
To their house for a coffee.
For a driv...
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Finding good quality lighting that stands the test of time can be challenging, especially when adding all the extra requirements of living...
Do you do a rig check before pushing off? We do, and I cannot stress how important it is to do this. Every. Time. Because you never know what you will find. A missing cotter pin? A loose wire? A thru-hull that is leaking? Or, in this case, a tear in the ma...
Sailing into a new place can be stressful. We have the unique experience to visit Tórshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands, before sailing there aboard Paragon. We explore the city to see what it has to offer and find some things that every cruiser will...
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Are these the best LED lights for a boat? Well, they're the best for OUR boat! We cover our favourite headlamp, some lovely Christmas ligh...
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Pressure Canning. Doesn't sound like much, but it was a total game changer for us. Being able to can our own meat and store it WITHOUT REF...
One thing people in the Faroe Islands take seriously is rowing. A tradition that originates with the Vikings, we get a chance to see some fantastic young athletes compete in boats that haven't changed in hundreds of years.
Then we're off with a new frien...
This is something they don't show you with the tour boats. The west side of Faroe erupts out of the sea with cliffs that soar vertically for thousands of feet. It's a refuge and breeding ground for millions of birds each year, and has some of the most stun...
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A warm soup for a cold evening that is simple, delicious, an...
We've met some wonderful people in Vestmanna and had some fantastic adventures, but now it's time to move on. And what better place to be than the capital during a national holiday!?
Ólavsøka, called St. Olav's Day or just National Day, is a holiday in ...
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Have you ever imagined having a wood burning stove on your sailboat? Every winter for the past 10 years we’ve heated our boat with the Li...
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A sewing machine ...
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What is a wind vane? (It's a self-steering device...that's super simplified)
Is there more than one type? (Yes!)
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I figured out how to sew the tear in the leech of our W42 main sail by using an inexpensive Singer sewing machine. Definitely not as good as a Sailrite machine, but maybe good enough?
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The Aqualarm Last Watch II is an excellent and durable device that helps the crew of Paragon keep a safe...
What is the best sewing machine to have on a boat and why is it the Sailrite. Seriously. Need to make new cockpit cushions? Sailrite. Need to mend a sail or even make one? Sailrite. New cockpit enclosure? You guessed it…Sailrite! Take a spin with us on t...
Sailing is a great way to discover…new lands, new experiences or, in this case, sewing machines! This sailor uses his knowledge and love of repairing and using sewing machines to connect with people around the world. Join us on a tour of these magnificen...
The Spindrift 43 is formidable, cutter rigged, blue water sailboat designed by marine architect Ron Amy. Davie and Gill have made their Spindrift 43 into a beautiful and comfortable home. Join us as they take us on a tour of this magnificent boat and show ...
This black bean burger is a favourite aboard our boat. It’s super easy to make and incredibly delicious! It comes together quickly and can easily be made at anchor. It’s the perfect meal for a boat and something we eat often on Paragon. ⬇️ Recipe b...
Have you ever thought that it would be super fun to voyage to a beautiful anchorage in a sailing paradise and then...
Spend ALL your time working with fibreglass???
Then you're in for a treat! Because it is time to start the installation process for our ...
Adding a Hydrovane to Paragon is turning out to be a massive project. First there was the unboxing, next the mount was made, and now it’s time to adhere that mount to Paragon.
What could possibly go wrong hanging off the stern of the boat with a heavy ...
We're at anchor, it's turned grey and chilly outside, and we want a delicious, warming meal. Black Beans and Rice hits the spot! This recipe is super simple and fast, and it will satisfy even the biggest appetite. Don't have the ingredients listed? No prob...
Why do we think Predictwind and the Iridium GO! are a must? Better and more accurate information, connectivity even when offshore, and increased safety are just a few reasons. We've used them for 7 years now...learn why we wouldn't want to push off without...
A delicious one pot meal with chicken that we canned ourselves. This recipe comes together with just a few, simple ingredients. Comfort food on a cold night and even easy enough to make while under sail. ⬇️ Check out the recipe below! ⬇️
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The past few years have been difficult…I know for us and so many of you as well. And yet here we are at the beginning of a new year and we are filled with hope and possibility. And the thought of how we will fill our time.
We wish you all a peaceful ye...
It’s been a year since we installed our new multi-fuel stove, The Hobbit, on our sailboat. We’ve used it exclusively to heat our boat over this past (very cold!) winter, and it’s time to tell you what we think!
The Hobbit SE by Salamander Stoves
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Time to break out the Predict Wind app because the sailing season has officially begun on Paragon! After a winter in the Western Isles of Scotland, we're looking to sail north to the Faroe Islands and then head south. Waaaaaay south!
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The first sail of the season and things don't quite go as expected.
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It’s been a rolly sail to the Faroe Islands with both too much wind and not enough. Now we just need to make our way through the fog and 3-4 knots of current before we reach our destination. Here we come Vestmanna!
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A rugged trailer made specifically for bikes that folds to the size of my backpack AND fits perfectly on our sailboat? Yes please! Check out this video to see all the reasons we are in love with our Burley Travoy Folding Bike Trailer!
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Once a year all eyes are on the town of Vestmanna as they prepare for the annual Boat Festival. Residents, friends, and family all gather for three days of music, food, and fun...and of course the boat parade! With some flying in from Denmark (and beyond!)...
An extremely economical sewing awl that can fit on any boat and is robust enough to deal with whatever the cruising life has to throw at it? This is why the Speedy Stitcher is a must have on our boat!
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Leitisvatn (or Sørvágsvatn) is the largest lake in the Faroe Islands. It was used during World War II by the British army as a runway to land seaplanes. An optical illusion along the cliffs, at times, makes this lake appear as though it is suspended abo...
Rocks off the bow, a massive fishing boat behind us, a huge tidal range and very little wiggle room. We couldn't leave, but could we stay? How we avoided a disaster by changing this one thing.
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