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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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It's time to step off the boat and...step onto another boat. We let someone else navigate for a change and spend the afternoon checking out one of the most beautiful places we've seen, the Vestmanna Bird Cliffs.
A haven for a wide variety of birds, it is a breeding ground where they can...
Time to jump off the boat and start exploring the Faroe Islands! We learn a little about our surroundings and discover one of the most beautiful things about this place. *Hint, it's not what you think!
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One moment we were sailing from Iceland to The Faroe Islands, and the next we had arrived. We didn't even have time to clean up before people were driving down to say hello and welcome us to Vestmanna and The Faroe Islands. And, of course, to tell us a little bit about themselves and this beaut...
After 7 rough days at sea, we sail into the Faroe Islands. And discuss our winter living aboard our sailboat in Iceland. Plus Mo discovers a very lame superpower. Can you have more than one superpower? Let us know what you think!
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Season 6 is here! The adventure continues as we sail through the cold waters of the North Atlantic and explore The Faroe Islands, Scotland, and Ireland. The siren song calls to us and we must answer. Join us on the journey and our first leg...sailing to the remote and magical Faroe Islands!
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What makes good crew for a boat? There are a lot of answers out there. For us it has always been important that the person is excited to be aboard and gets along with everyone. After that there is a certain amount of luck. Will our personalities mesh or will the experience leave everyone wanting to ...
It's a stormy day in the marina in Iceland and we're dodging waves that are blasting over the breakwater. In between setting up extra storm lines it seems like it's the perfect day for some laundry which leads us to a very cool place. Anyone care for a beer while they wash their cloth...
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 celebratory drink...the rest will wait unt...
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 to Iceland?
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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 mountains. Sailing through this is challenging...
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 leave and hope for a kind sea and a qui...
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 have left? Dealt with gale force winds in a ...
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?
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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!)
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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 make us reconsider in a hurry. Should we...
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 this harbour.
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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 this time of year it won't get ...
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 friendly face.
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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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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...
It's blowing 37 knots and we're downwind of a calving glacier...what could go wrong?!?
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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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SEASON 6 / The Haul Out : Episode #130 : Flying the Engine and Installing the Tube
Hello Friends!
On this weeks episode we start out by thanking out Patrons for their continuing support! THANK YOU! We also thank our Super Chat contributors from the live stream last Friday!
Camille and myself bot...
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