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Replacing Our CHAINPLATES (Sailing SV Sarean) EP. 13
In our last episode we discovered that we have a corrosion issue with our Chainplates. Now these fella's are an integral part of Sarean's rig. However, they're not just fixed to the side of Sarean's hull – they're fully encased in fibreglass and hidden...
Trailer: Don and D Wogman s/v Southern Cross (Dickerson 41) Boat Tour | DrakeParagon Sailing
For an in depth tour of Don and D's cruising sailboat 'Southern Cross', our interview with Don and D, see our playlist 'Visiting Friends on Sailboat 'Southern Cross' at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOhEGypVYJG0I6T3D0J7lO_EUwCBLskpN Southern Cro...
7. The Plan for Paragon’s Atlantic Sailing Adventure
Just before pushing off from North Carolina in March of 2013, Drake and Monique gave a presentation to the Pasquotank River Yacht Club in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. This is an excerpt from that presentation. The rest of the presentation is in sepa...
Sneak Peek 1: Sailing away from Oriental, NC – ‘Paragon’s North Atlantic Adventure’
To see the actual corresponding episode, click https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INmbqwVoyIY&index=1&list=PLOhEGypVYJG3lBpf9rrfVubIvHHfc9She --------------------------------- On March 16th, 2013, Paragon pushed off from Oriental, North Carolina to s...
The Sailing Adventures of Westsail 42 Paragon, the Story So Far…
After being damaged in a collision at sea, Westsail 42 'Paragon' returns to Oriental, NC for a two and half year refit. These are the continuing voyages of sailing vessel 'Paragon.'
Ben Stookey at Music Night
Ben Stookey performing his original songs 'Single' and 'Run Run Run' at music night at the Silos Restaurant in Oriental, North Carolina. Ben Stookey was introduced to sailing at a very young age by his parents. His father sailed a 21 foot sailboat from...
Cabin Tour – Living aboard a Nonsuch 26 Swallow Sailboat
A guided tour of the cabin of Ben Stookey's Nonsuch 26 liveaboard cruising sailboat. While looking through his library of cruising books, Ben highlights and highly recommends Annie Hill's wonderful book "Voyaging on a Small Income" Ben Stookey was introd...
Deck Tour – Nonsuch 26 Swallow Liveaboard Sailboat
A guided tour of the deck of Ben Stookey's Nonsuch 26 liveaboard cruising sailboat. Ben Stookey was introduced to sailing at a very young age by his parents. His father sailed a 21 foot sailboat from England to Antigua in the Mini Transat Race in 1977. ...
Happy Thanksgiving from Drake and Monique!
Happy Thanksgiving from Drake and Monique aboard s/v 'Paragon' in Oriental, NC!
Ben Stookey Sailor Liveaboard Interview, Sep 2012, Part 3
In Part 3, Ben talks about where he's sailed, some of the most difficult sailing situations he's experienced, encountering dangerous conditions in the Gulf Stream, heaving to, and his future plans. Ben Stookey was introduced to sailing at a very young age...
Ben Stookey Sailor Liveaboard Interview, Sep 2012, Part 2
In Part 2, Ben talks about when he decided to find a sailboat for cruising, about the pros and cons of the wishbone rig on his Nonsuch 26, solar power, his favorite, most important cruising gear, food aboard and ashore, and he offers his words of advice fo...
Ben Stookey Liveaboard Cruiser Interview and Boat Tour, Part 1 of 6
Ben Stookey was introduced to sailing at a very young age by his parents. His father sailed a 21 foot sailboat from England to Antigua in the Mini Transat Race in 1977. When Ben was 14, his parents bought a boat in Finland and they spent years cruising a...
Renee and Lynette Liveaboard Cruiser Interview
After renting out their house in New Zealand, Renee and Lynette pushed off aboard their steel sailboat Tekaihau to sail around the world. They have sailed over 30,000 nautical miles and visited 16 countries so far. Just another 8000 miles to go... We i...
1. Introduction – Renee and Lynette Sailor Liveaboard Interview
After renting out their house in New Zealand, Renee and Lynette pushed off aboard their steel sailboat Tekaihau to sail around the world. They have sailed over 30,000 nautical miles and visited 16 countries so far. Just another 8000 miles to go... We i...