Watch Sailing & Boating Adventures Around the World tagged “Blue water boat”

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...

Mar 20, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:24:56

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...

Mar 06, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:23:49

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...

Feb 20, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:23:46

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 ...

Feb 06, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:22:12

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 ...

Jan 23, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:23:19

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 ...

Jan 09, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:07

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...

Dec 26, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:43

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...

Dec 12, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:02

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...

Nov 28, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:26:50

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...

Nov 14, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:21:43

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...

Oct 31, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:39

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...

Oct 17, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:21:10

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...

Sep 19, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:59

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...

Aug 16, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:00

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...

Jul 31, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:07

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...

Jul 18, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:26:37

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...

Jul 10, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:57

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...

Jun 27, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:33:52

Installing a Lewmar Ocean Series Hatch on an Alberg 30 – Part 3

PROJECT VIDEO: Fairing the base and completing the install! Hello Friends, On this third part of the this install series I sand the new base and apply fairing compound to try and get it as smooth and original looking as possible! After several passes o...

Jun 22, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:10

Lewmar Ocean Series Hatch Install on an Alberg 30 – Part 2

PROJECT VIDEO: Glassing up a New Base Hello Friends, On this second part of the this install series I make the necessary adjustments to the marine ply base to find the right fit and remove material from the underside to make it match the camber of the d...

Jun 15, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:04

Sailing Through Prince Christian Sound – The Most Majestic Fjord in Greenland, S05E61

There are times that we encounter such magnificent places that words simply cannot describe the experience. This is such a place. If you enjoyed this video, then give it a thumbs up, make a comment, share it, or support this documentary on Patreon or via ...

May 10, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:24:56

Sail to Iceland or Ireland? | #60 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5

Sailing to unknown places is always made easier with one precious, but hard to come by, thing...local knowledge. Some Faroese mariners take the time to talk with us, and we start voyage planning for our departure from Greenland.Which way should we sail and...

Apr 28, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:24:19

Real Time Update • Covid-19 + More | DrakeParagon Sailing

Where are we? What are we doing? What are our plans for the future...and the channel? 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...

Apr 25, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:38

Always Have a Plan B | #59 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5

It's time for some voyage planning now that the summer is coming to a close. There's just one question...do we go with Plan A or Plan B? If you enjoyed this video, then give it a thumbs up, make a comment, share it, or support this documentary on Patreon ...

Apr 19, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:24:07

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