YouTube Videos tagged “Blue water boat”
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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...
Last Day in The Isle of Skye, Scotland | DrakeParagon Sailing
****VIDEOS ALWAYS COMMERCIAL FREE ON PATREON!**** A stunning anchorage with easy access to land and good amenities...with no other boats! What is this hidden gem? We sailed to Loch Harport in The Isle of Skye and enjoyed a week in this beautiful anchorage...
The Hobbit SE Multi-Fuel Stove Review (Salamander Stoves) | Paragon’s Favourite Stuff Ep. 19
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 h...
A Tour of Sailing Vessel Tess Bess (Spindrift 43) | DrakeParagon Sailing
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 ...
The best watch keeping alarm – Aqualarm Last Watch II | Paragon’s Favorite Stuff Ep. 14
Get an exclusive offer on a 2-year NordPass Premium Plan + 1 month FREE! Go to https://nordpass.com/DrakeParagon or use code DrakeParagon at checkout! The Aqualarm Last Watch II is an excellent and durable device that helps the crew of Paragon keep a safe...
National Day: The Biggest Party in the Faroe Islands S6 Ep 12 – DrakeParagon Sailing
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 ...
A Simple and Delicious One Pot Meal: Spanish Bean Soup | Paragon’s Favourite Stuff Ep. 9
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A Simple Cruiser Friendly One Pot Meal: Cuban Chicken | Paragon’s Favourite Stuff Ep. 8
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A Spectacular Voyage To the Vestmanna Cliffs S6 Ep 11 – DrakeParagon Sailing
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...
The Oldest Sailboat in the Faroe Islands S6 Ep 10 – DrakeParagon Sailing
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...
Exploring Tórshavn the Capital of the Faroe Islands S6 Ep 9 – DrakeParagon Sailing
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...
Sewing A Torn Sail By Hand Before Sailing Offshore – Real Time Video | DrakeParagon Sailing
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...
Work Day in Vestmanna S6 Ep 8 – DrakeParagon Sailing in the Faroe Islands
"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...
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 ...
Build a Cruiser’s Library
Today we're talking about all the books that helped us maintain our boat, helped plan passages, fueled the cruising dream, helped us with medical emergencies and so much more. These are the books that have been important enough to remain on our limited sh...
The 9 BEST UPGRADES for a Blue Water Boat
It takes some work to turn a boat into a true blue water cruiser. This week we'll cover our nine favorite upgrades that helped us sail safely and comfortably around the world. ================ Table Of Contents ================ 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - Ancho...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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