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The boat is ready and we think we've got a weather window. It's time to push off from the North of Spain and sail across the Bay Biscay to France. Have we made the right decision?
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The Aqualarm Last Watch II is an excellent and durable device that helps the crew of Paragon keep a safe and effective watch whether we're on a day sail or crossing an ocean.
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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 closer look at something that makes our...
We've experienced a lot of firsts while sailing in Greenland. First cocktail with ice from a glacier, first anchorage, first iceberg...wait, what? We've seen icebergs before, you say? We've never seen an iceberg like this one...wait until you see what happens!
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We continue our talk with Jan about his extensive sailing and some of his favourite things to keep aboard, and end with a quick tour of his Hallberg-Rassy 39.
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Hey Everyone! Our next Greenland episode is ALMOST done! I think we'll be able to finish uploading it by tomorrow. Other great news is that we're going to try to publish *** 3 EPISODES THIS WEEK! *** so please stand by. :) In the meantime, here's a little more from our more recent...
What to do when you have a ton of fresh salmon and no more space in the freezer? Why, use a pressure cooker to can it, of course! Drake goes through the steps for canning meat, and then shares a delicious Salmon Chowder recipe at the end. Want to recreate this tasty meal? Check out the full recipe ...
What do you do if you're hiking in the wilds of Greenland by yourself and something goes wrong? Éanna knows and is prepared, but the big question is...SHOULD HE FIGHT A RAVEN??? And Drake and Mo meet some locals with the help of our Phantom drone Harry.
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The crew of Paragon gets a Greenlandic language lesson from a local fisherman, and then meets up with a Swedish research sailing vessel on a mission to find the first boat to sail the Northeast Passage.
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We had been in Paamiut for a couple of days and still had yet to meet anyone from the town. That would all change with a knock on Paragon's hull.
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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 us the ropes. Join us as we c...
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 hull. Join us to see what happens nex...
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It's been several months since we've installed the Eclectic Energy D400 Wind Generator and it's time to give you some of our thoughts about it, plus a look under the hood to see how we ran the wiring aboard Paragon.
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Our installation of the D400 Wind generator aboard our Westsail 42 sailboat Paragon.
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D400 Wind Generator Series:
The Unboxing (Part 1)
Wiring & Performance Review (Part 3)
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A postcard from our time thus far in Svalbard aboard Paragon with Drake, Mo, and Éanna reunited!
I used to love 'Where the Sidewalk Ends' by Shel Silverstein when I was a child for all its wonder and absurdity and pure fun. And what a question...what lies beyond the end of the sidewalk, o...
This is it! After years of preparation, thousands of miles sailed, stormy weather, breakdowns, spectacular sights, brilliant weather, and old and new friends we are about to set foot upon the land we yearned to explore...Greenland! Of course, even in these final moments of our epic sail, landfall do...
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 final approach.
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When is the right time to reef a sail offshore? Some say once you realise it's time to reef, it's already too late. The winds are increasing and the waves are building as heavy weather approaches. Can our cautious captain keep us comfortable and on course? Stay with us!
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Day five of sailing offshore to Greenland and everyone has settled into a rhythm. Like a pendulum, Paragon rolls from side to side as she moves forward in variable wind and we struggle to find a balance with our sails. The droning of the engine wears on the crew at the best of times...can a burst of...
Want to try the Miso Mackerel in this episode? Check out the link below for the recipe!
Sailing offshore is a mixed bag...crazy activity followed by extreme calm and everything in-between. A Canadian fisheries plane buzzes by to check us out as we battle with light and varied winds. Perhaps a look ...
Can you do an oil change on your boat? How about an oil change underway, offshore with the possibility of a storm looming? A line of foreboding clouds spurs us to perform some preventative maintenance aboard Paragon as Drake reminisces about previous mishaps at sea. The crew begins showing signs of ...
Drake is cooking up a great chicken caesar wrap for lunch. Now should he use romaine or...ICEBERG! Our entire sail to Greenland we have been anticipating seeing our first iceberg. Well captain, iceberg dead ahead! Is this the first of many? Stay with us!
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The best preparation cannot prevent things from breaking at sea. The question is, are you prepared to perform a repair on a boat offshore when help is nowhere near? The crew of Paragon attempts to jury-rig a broken whisker pole and finds the task to be a bit of a puzzle. Every hour brings us closer ...
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