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Approaching Greenland – DrakeParagon Sailing Season 4, Episode 25
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Approaching Greenland – DrakeParagon Sailing Season 4, Episode 25
8 days at sea in the North Atlantic and now, after weathering high winds, no wind, equipment failures, and fatigue, we are so close to arriving at our destination on the west coast of Greenland. The crew is positively giddy with excitement as we begin the ...
Hove To – DrakeParagon Sailing Season 4, Episode 24
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Hove To – DrakeParagon Sailing Season 4, Episode 24
With just 2 to 3 days until we make landfall, the winds increase in speed and intensity. To ease pressure on the boat and, more importantly, the crew, a decision is made to heave to. How long will we drift off the coast of Greenland? Stay with us! Cravin...
The Big Decision – DrakeParagon Sailing Season 4, Episode 23
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The Big Decision – DrakeParagon Sailing Season 4, Episode 23
What to do, what to do. The winds are increasing and we weigh our options. Stay the course? Tack or Gybe? Should we avoid the stormy waters south of Greenland or oncoming winds. Craving real time updates? Check out our Patreon page where we share all the...
What Would YOU Do? – DrakeParagon Sailing Season 4, Episode 22
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What Would YOU Do? – DrakeParagon Sailing Season 4, Episode 22
The winds are increasing, the waves are building, and the gusts are getting stronger. What do you do? Do you run with it? Do you heave to? A lot of decisions are going to be made as we continue our sail to Greenland in the North Atlantic. Stay with us! Cr...
Rolly Seas and Breaking Waves | # 21 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 4
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Rolly Seas and Breaking Waves | # 21 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 4
When is the right time to reef a sail offshore? Some say once you realise it's time to reef, it's already too late. The winds are increasing and the waves are building as heavy weather approaches. Can our cautious captain keep us comfortable and on course?...
This Changes Everything! | # 20 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 4
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This Changes Everything! | # 20 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 4
What happens when the navigational maps and charts and cruising guides do not match? Which one is right? Which one is wrong? And, most importantly, which one do you follow? Paragon sails through rolling seas while the crew has just a few days to make some ...
I can’t even hear you anymore! | # 19 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 4
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I can’t even hear you anymore! | # 19 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 4
Day five of sailing offshore to Greenland and everyone has settled into a rhythm. Like a pendulum, Paragon rolls from side to side as she moves forward in variable wind and we struggle to find a balance with our sails. The droning of the engine wears on th...
Staying on the Rhumb Line | #18 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 4
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Staying on the Rhumb Line | #18 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 4
Want to try the Miso Mackerel in this episode? Check out the link below for the recipe! Sailing offshore is a mixed bag...crazy activity followed by extreme calm and everything in-between. A Canadian fisheries plane buzzes by to check us out as we battle ...
He’s Coming Straight for Us! | #17 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 4
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He’s Coming Straight for Us! | #17 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 4
Can you do an oil change on your boat? How about an oil change underway, offshore with the possibility of a storm looming? A line of foreboding clouds spurs us to perform some preventative maintenance aboard Paragon as Drake reminisces about previous misha...
Iceberg! | #16 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 4
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Iceberg! | #16 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 4
Drake is cooking up a great chicken caesar wrap for lunch. Now should he use romaine or...ICEBERG! Our entire sail to Greenland we have been anticipating seeing our first iceberg. Well captain, iceberg dead ahead! Is this the first of many? Stay with us! ...
Jury Rig At Sea | #15 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 4
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Jury Rig At Sea | #15 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 4
The best preparation cannot prevent things from breaking at sea. The question is, are you prepared to perform a repair on a boat offshore when help is nowhere near? The crew of Paragon attempts to jury-rig a broken whisker pole and finds the task to be a b...
Snapped In Half | #14 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 4
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Snapped In Half | #14 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 4
It's the first day on the water in our journey to Greenland and Paragon has lost sight of shore. The first night is a bit rough as everyone gets used to being on the water with rolling seas. Will the wind pick up? Will we be able to turn off the engine? Wi...
Pushing Off For Greenland | #13 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 4
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Pushing Off For Greenland | #13 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 4
We have spent years preparing for this moment...PUSHING OFF FOR GREENLAND! The boat is in better shape than she's ever been and the crew is as prepared as they can be. We begin this offshore sail to one of the harshest places in the world with good spirits...
Last Day In Canada | #12 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 4
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Last Day In Canada | #12 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 4
Sailing offshore to Greenland. Just saying the words make us giddy on this day of lasts...last laundry, last provisioning trip, last weather reports, and last meeting of friends, both new and old. Join us on this last day in Canada (in fact, the whole of N...
We Learn From Those Who Go Before Us | #11 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 4
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We Learn From Those Who Go Before Us | #11 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 4
Could Paragon take on an extra crew member? She could if Mo had her way. It's a day of visitors for Paragon as Craig stops by with some Bon Voyage gifts and we get some important information on Greenland from a fellow sailor. The weather looks good as we p...
Onward! A Tour Of Newfoundland: Part 2 | #10 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 4
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Onward! A Tour Of Newfoundland: Part 2 | #10 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 4
We've explored St. John's so now we're hittin' the road to check out some of what the Avalon Peninsula has to offer. The Pope, wild strawberries, and a sunken whaling ship are just some of the things we encounter while motoring along this stunning coast an...
Let’s Put The Feet In The Street! Tour of Newfoundland: Part 1 | #9 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 4
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Let’s Put The Feet In The Street! Tour of Newfoundland: Part 1 | #9 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 4
Staying at a public dock can be quite social and a great way to meet people. Craig, a local, stopped by to say hello and invited the crew of Paragon on a whirlwind tour of some of the local sights. From the top of signal hill to a beer that includes a 25,0...
Canada Day | #8 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 4
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Canada Day | #8 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 4
What to do when a brass band shows up on your doorstep? Why join them, of course! The crew of Paragon is honoured to witness the remembrance speeches and parades on Canada Day in St. John’s. We also get a little help from fellow cruisers who shed light o...
Why don’t you like my fritatas? | #7 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 4
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Why don’t you like my fritatas? | #7 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 4
A slice of life aboard Paragon. So much of every day life on the boat is interacting...with each other and those around us. We talk and laugh and learn and have a lot of fun as well. A large part of our time is also spent cooking and, whether at sea or on ...
Water, Water Everywhere, Nor Any Drop To Drink | #6 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 4
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Water, Water Everywhere, Nor Any Drop To Drink | #6 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 4
The water tanks aboard Paragon must be filled, come rain or some shine. Of course, as we fix one problem another pops up in the engine room. Good thing we've got full bellies from our world breakfast tour! What will happen next? Stay with us! Craving rea...
Contaminated Water | #5 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 4
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Contaminated Water | #5 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 4
Paragon is bustling with activity. Drake has another go with the SSB with the hope of downloading a weather fax while the question of fresh water continues to loom large. We can't push off until the tanks are filled and just when we think we've solved the ...
Ice Charts | #4 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 4
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Ice Charts | #4 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 4
It's busy days aboard Paragon as we check out the night life, get some much needed help from a local, and figure out the fuel situation. (Now what about the water?) Our thoughts also turn to the sea of icebergs, just beyond the harbour, and slowly drifting...
It’s Not A Vacation. It’s Life. | #3 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 4
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It’s Not A Vacation. It’s Life. | #3 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 4
We take a step back in time and also find out what's for dinner in Newfoundland. (Moose sausage?!?) While some locals soak up the sidewalk others shoot for the stars, and we take some time with The Duke of Duckworth to discuss life aboard Paragon. Craving...
How Do You Like Your Poutine? | #2 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 4
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How Do You Like Your Poutine? | #2 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 4
We're reminded of the ticking clock of our timeline as another boat departs for distant shores. Still groggy from our voyage, we set out to explore more of St. John's which feels very familiar for one crew member (cue a bit of Irish music!), and then answe...

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