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

Our Maiden Voyage – Sailing Into the North Sea : Ep 7

We finally depart and set sail into the North Sea, with an overnight passage from Peterhead to Inverness. We welcome aboard our two fantastic crew members who are helping us on this first leg of our adventure, not only sail the yacht, but get to know her f...

May 02, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:08:56

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...

Mar 03, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:29:02

Boat Party & Count Dracula’s Castle : Ep 5

We have not one but two birthdays this week on our little blue water sailing boat. We get ready to start a mountain of boat chores as soon as the celebrations are over, we meet several of our neighbours in the marina plus we go and explore some of this ama...

Feb 17, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:59

We Bought A Boat (To Live On)

********** Our most useful (AMAZON) boat purchases to date: *********** * Ipad Mount: https://amzn.to/3z2TSOe & https://amzn.to/3zk6qlA * Chinese Diesel Heater: https://amzn.to/3RJvvO1 * Intercom (Wireless) Head-sets: https://amzn.to/3yTE0gN * Dometic...

Jan 25, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:16

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 ...

Dec 30, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:40

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...

Dec 23, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:59

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 ...

Jun 09, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:29:51

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...

May 20, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:24

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...

May 06, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:09

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...

Apr 29, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:44

Building Their Own Ocean Going Boats

Sorry for the bad edit Rhys. Here is the fixed version. If you like boat building by the people who plan to take these boats to sea, then check out this list. And if you are planning to build and ocean going boat please pick up a video camera and join u...

Mar 18, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:55

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...

Mar 04, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:47

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...

Feb 25, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:32:25

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...

Feb 18, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:30:43

SAILING THAILAND AND HOW TO CHOOSE A BOAT! Ep 35

Go to 6:41 for our discussion of what makes the best liveaboard cruiser boat. What is the best boat for crossing oceans? Should you buy a catamaran or a monohull? What size sailboat for cruising? Should you buy a new or used sailboat? What is a blue water ...

Oct 27, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:27:19

EATEN ALIVE [Adventure #22]

Eaten Alive… or a close call at least! In this episode, join us as we drive back and forth across California for Ty to work, taking in the beautiful mountain views along the way. We stop at Donner Pass, a place with quite the interesting history… It ...

Sep 17, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:08

FORESTAY, OUT OF THE WAY! [Adventure #21]

Who needs a forestay anyways?! Well, maybe if you want to do some sailing… but before we do any more of that, it’s time to do a partial de-rigging and remove our forestay so the boatyard can get to work on fixing our bowsprit and anchor pulpit. We’...

Sep 09, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:30

SINKING BOW SPIRITS [Adventure #20]

Ay, yai, yai…. What have we been up to lately? Oh, you know… just breaking our bowsprit and anchor pulpit right off the front of our beloved Varuna, you? It was a terrible and heartbreaking night for us on Varuna. We were so excited to set sail from...

Sep 03, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:43

STERN TIED, LOST RIDE [Adventure #19]

What happens when you combine some awesome Channel Island anchorages and a string of misadventures in Santa Barbara, you ask? Well Episode 19 happens! Come check out some crazy, beautiful spots on Santa Cruz… We find ourselves with a gorgeous private c...

Aug 27, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:23:40

Venturing to Santa Cruz Island [Adventure #18]

We are finally settling into cruising life, balancing boat repairs and exploring amazing new places! After landing in Ventura, we are happy to take advantage of the convenience of being at a dock and get some projects done. After we get all of our boat w...

Aug 12, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:24:55

OPEN OCEAN BATHING [Adventure #17]

Part 2 of our offshore passage from the Columbia River to the Channel Islands and Southern California! The weather calms down, we get a chance to go for a swim and have a bath 300 miles off the California Coast, see some awesome sea life, check out Santa ...

Jul 30, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:26:52

COLUMBIA RIVER BAR OR BUST! [Adventure #16]

The time has come... before we get to enjoy warm, sunny sailing and sunsets in the tropics, we have to get there! The journey South from Oregon to warmer weather calls for braving one of the most treacherous bar crossings in the world, the Columbia River ...

Jul 16, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:29:53

WEST OF THE ROCKIES [Adventure #15]

Well, once this post goes live, we will be off sailing in the Pacific, somewhere off of Southern California, getting close to the Channel Islands! That’s right, we’ve officially untied the lines from the Pacific Northwest and set off on our journey so...

Jul 01, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:29:33

GOODBYE PORTLAND [Adventure #14]

It’s a long one, but we promise a really good one! Join us as we scramble around to finish up last minute projects and errands on Varuna before officially untying the lines and saying goodbye to Portland. We set sail for a 3-day trip down the beautiful...

Jun 17, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:35:11

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