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Life is slowly passing by here in Cabo Verde. As Covid19 restrictions continue to make international and inter island travel by difficult or closed. We can't go but life goes on. But life in Mindelo is relatively open which you'll discover in this episode....
We head up to South Florida for Memorial Day Weekend with friends in the area as the US starts to open back up amid COVID-19. Then we begin preparations to leave the US for Mexico which opens back up to tourism on 8 June 2020.
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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!
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First we thought we'd be leaving the marina at the beginning of April, but after COVID, that idea was pushed to mid-May. Well, while day sails were allowed, it wasn't until July 4th that cruising became permitted again and we were let out of lockdown to b...
There seems to be a magnetic force to this island. Some of us try to leave and are drawn back to Mindelo like a magnet. As well, many of us are stuck here. Borders are closed, quarantines are in place and sailing around the islands is not quite possible. O...
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...
That's what I should have done. Treat sooner or suffer later. I had a nasty infection that I thought I could treat on my own, rather than go see a doctor. Well I waited too long and boy did I suffer. I'm still stuck in Mindelo Cape Verde. I cant's sail for...
This Sahara dust storm is so big, it will cross the Atlantic and disrupt the formation of hurricanes. The islands of Cabo Verde get covered by Sahara dust pretty regularly. Here they call it Bruma Secca or Dry Fog. And when being at anchor here in Mindelo ...
It's blowing 37 knots and we're downwind of a calving glacier...what could go wrong?!?
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Full time cruising still isn't allowed yet in the UK, but that won't stop us from enjoying the water.
Hearing there was a race on the Plymouth Sound, we jumped on our bikes and cycled out to see the action. We didn't have enough notice to get on a boat t...
Life in Mindelo, Cape Verde gets back to somewhat normal. Our friend Lucious the rapper takes us to the city beach, that is open only until 18:00 which Lucious finds out the hard way. Life is great in Marina Mindelo, except for one important thing, discrim...
Follow us on our journey into the origins of true Southern Rock n Roll in Jacksonville and Green Cove Springs Florida as we track down the Lynyrd Skynyrd band locations! We explore the infamous Hell House where such timeless classics as Sweet Home Alabama,...
These two have been stuck on their boat more than two months. They started in Spain just when the pandemic struck, then sailed directly down to Cape Verde. It took them 17 days, and 14 more of quarantine in Mindelo Bay. It was a return trip for one of them...
In this video we show you 5 Reasons Why Living on a Sailboat is awesome. If you have been curious about the sailing lifestyle or need a change of lifestyle this video is for you. We have been living on our small sailboat for over 2 years now and cruising f...
In light of recent events, I have spoken out in support of Black Lives Matter in this episode. I am in Africa and a minority. I have been treated with respect by the wonderful people here in Cape Verde. And it's with absolute pleasure that I share what I h...
In this weeks episode our first and longest standing crew members, Claire and Sean decide it's time to say goodby. Time for them to continue their adventure and move home to Australia. The quarantine situation in Australia seems to be improving at a rate m...
With the current against us and the sun going down we're left with our backup anchorage...only to find it's filled with ice.
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We got permission to sail! It was an administrative adventure with Maritime Police and Port Authority. First because of the pandemic and restrictions being slowly lifted and second Cape Verdean nationals need special permission from the port authority to t...
A beautiful fjord, a calving glacier, and a difficult decision that could affect our entire trip!
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The lock down is finally over on the island of Sao Vicente in Cabo Verde Africa. But the wind keeps on blowing harder than ever. Boats get tossed around in Marina Mindelo but the staff and crew managed the crisis in Cape Verde fashion, no stress. And final...
What is the secret tool that cruisers use to drastically reduce problems and prevent boating fails? It’s the might checklist! If you’ve used checklists in your previous professional or home life, using them on your boat won’t be a difficult transitio...
MIndelo has survived and endured more than many cities in it's hits rich history. Discovered by the Portuguese, then ignored because of its barren landscape. Yet it had a safe natural port strategically located in the middle of the Atlantic. Pirates had be...
We head out to Snipe Point in the keys with S/V Asante and her crew! Getting our spear fishing skills honed, and discover a hookah system that lets us clean the bottom!
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