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Sailing Down the Coast of Greenland: The Beginning | #17 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
We had no idea that when we sailed in to Paamiut, Greenland that we would be welcomed so warmly, however the time has come to continue our journey south. With blue skies and calm conditions it looks as though we'll have a relaxing day...or will we? A coupl...
Party on Paragon | #15 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
The longer we stay in Paamiut the harder it is to leave, especially as we meet more and more people in town. What a change from the first day we arrived! Walking down the street we're greeted by people and, thanks to Éanna and his new friends, we starting...
Crash Landing! | #9 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
A blue sky day takes a turn, or should I say takes a dive, and leaves the crew scrambling to find Harry, and an unexpected visitor leaves Èanna and Mo on edge. Craving real time updates? Check out our Patreon page where we share all the latest news, ans...
Making Landfall at the Top of the World after 12 Days at Sea: SVALBARD in the Arctic Circle
After 12 days at sea through rough weather, the hard part is over...or is it. Our arrival in Svalbard takes a turn, literally, and we're suddenly facing 20 knots of wind in an unfamiliar harbour. We have been working very hard on our next Greenland episo...
An 1100 nautical mile offshore sail straight to Svalbard in the Arctic Circle
Three years in the making and all of our preparation led to this moment...pushing off for Svalbard! 1100 nautical miles held more than a few surprises as the weather window we had hoped for evaporated. Join us on the beginning of this epic journey! We hav...
A Conversation About Greenland | #7 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
When we sailed to Greenland we knew very little about the country despite doing much research. However, our new friends at the airport in Paamiut sat down with us and took the time to talk about their experiences growing up in this remote Arctic county. *...
First Day in Greenland | #2 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
After sailing through the North Atlantic, we've made landfall in Greenland and now it's time to explore. It's our first full day in Paamiut, a town unknown to us, and everything is different and new...luckily we get a little help from a new friend to show ...
Making Landfall in Paamiut, Greenland | #1 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
After years of preparation and months of sailing we have arrived in Greenland! It's all new as we take our very first steps in this unknown land and explore the town of Paamiut. Of course, just when we're settling in for the night we get a knock on the hul...
DrakeParagon Sailing in Svalbard
A postcard from our time thus far in Svalbard aboard Paragon with Drake, Mo, and Éanna reunited! I used to love 'Where the Sidewalk Ends' by Shel Silverstein when I was a child for all its wonder and absurdity and pure fun. And what a question...what lie...
Sailing Through Iceberg Territory – DrakeParagon Sailing Season 4 Finale, Episode 26
This is it! After years of preparation, thousands of miles sailed, stormy weather, breakdowns, spectacular sights, brilliant weather, and old and new friends we are about to set foot upon the land we yearned to explore...Greenland! Of course, even in these...
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
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
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
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...