Watch Sailing & Boating Adventures Around the World tagged “Full keel”

Pushing off from Greenland. | #71 | DrakeParagon Season 5

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 m...

Nov 14, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:21:43

How Do We Get Out Of Here? | #70 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5

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 thi...

Oct 31, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:39

Safe Weather Window to Ireland? | #69 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5

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 th...

Oct 17, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:21:10

Safe Harbor At Last | #66 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5

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 fri...

Aug 16, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:00

A Very Dangerous Anchorage | #65 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5

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! If you enjoyed this video, then give it a thu...

Jul 18, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:26:37

The Watch Commander | Paragon’s Favorite Stuff Ep. 1

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...

Jul 10, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:57

Too Dangerous | #64 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5

It's blowing 37 knots and we're downwind of a calving glacier...what could go wrong?!? If you enjoyed this video, then give it a thumbs up, make a comment, share it, or support this documentary on Patreon or via Paypal with the links below. Patreon: Chec...

Jun 27, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:33:52

Anchoring in the Valley of the Glacier in Greenland | #63 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5

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. If you enjoyed this video, then give it a thumbs up, make a comment, share it, or support this documentary on Patreon or via Payp...

Jun 06, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:44

Installing a New Bronze Stern Tube on an Alberg 30 at The Ventura Harbor Boat Yard

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...

May 11, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:29:38

Sailing Through Prince Christian Sound – The Most Majestic Fjord in Greenland, S05E61

There are times that we encounter such magnificent places that words simply cannot describe the experience. This is such a place. If you enjoyed this video, then give it a thumbs up, make a comment, share it, or support this documentary on Patreon or via ...

May 10, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:24:56

Sail to Iceland or Ireland? | #60 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5

Sailing to unknown places is always made easier with one precious, but hard to come by, thing...local knowledge. Some Faroese mariners take the time to talk with us, and we start voyage planning for our departure from Greenland.Which way should we sail and...

Apr 28, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:24:19

Always Have a Plan B | #59 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5

It's time for some voyage planning now that the summer is coming to a close. There's just one question...do we go with Plan A or Plan B? If you enjoyed this video, then give it a thumbs up, make a comment, share it, or support this documentary on Patreon ...

Apr 19, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:24:07

Having Difficulty Removing the Prop Shaft and Almost Sinking on LAND

SEASON 6 / The Haul Out : Episode #122 : Getting the shaft.... out Hello Friends, On this weeks episode we hire the Ventura Harbor Boat Yard to help us pull out our prop shaft so we can change the cutlass bearing and remove my archnemesis THE PACKING N...

Apr 13, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:16

An Engine on an Iceberg | #53 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5

Knock knock. Who's there? Iceberg. Iceberg who? Nope...just an iceberg. If you enjoyed this video, then give it a thumbs up, make a comment, share it, or support this documentary on Patreon or via Paypal with the links below. Patreon: Check out our Patre...

Mar 08, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:22:59

Swept Away By The Current | #51 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5

It's time for some Hot Springs in Greenland! Then later one careless decision can lead to disaster...or not. If you enjoyed this video, then give it a thumbs up, make a comment, share it, or support this documentary on Patreon or via Paypal with the links...

Feb 09, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:30:18

Iceberg Dead Ahead! | #50 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5

We have favourite movies, but the Titanic isn't one of them! With just a few miles to go to our hot springs anchorage in Greenland, we encounter a monster of an iceberg and it's directly in our path. What to do... If you enjoyed this video, then give it a...

Jan 26, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:21:07

Back & Fill

This is a longer version of the Back & Fill section in Episode 10. Many people ask us about techniques for manoeuvring a long keeled boat. Well we're very lucky as we have a very good bow thruster so it's not so difficult for us. But a bow thruster is ...

Nov 26, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:21

Running Out of Propane in Greenland | #45 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5

Every day chores (groceries, laundry, and water!) become an adventure when living on a sailboat in unknown places. Today we're running dangerously low on propane for the remainder of our sail through Greenland, and filling it is more difficult than we firs...

Nov 10, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:33:50

Special Delivery from the USA to Greenland | #44 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5

A friend from Paamiut comes through with a special delivery...all the way from America! If you enjoyed this video, then give it a thumbs up, make a comment, share it, or support this documentary on Patreon or via Paypal with the links below. Patreon: Che...

Nov 03, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:42

Qaqortoq Greenland | #35 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5

How much does coffee cost in Qaqortoq, Greenland? How about vegetables? We spend the day exploring before meeting an unexpected visitor. Will Éanna jump ship? If you enjoyed this video, then give it a thumbs up, make a comment, share it, or support this d...

Sep 08, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:01

We Almost Lost the Mast | #34 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5

Sometimes all it takes for a rig to come down is just one little cotter pin. If you enjoyed this video, then give it a thumbs up, make a comment, share it, or support this documentary on Patreon or via Paypal with the links below. Patreon: Check out our ...

Sep 01, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:36:01

Mast Failure | #27 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5

It's a nail-biting day with a nasty surprise waiting for us on the mast, and a large rock in an anchorage...what next?!? If you enjoyed this video, then give it a thumbs up, make a comment, share it, or support this documentary on Patreon or via Paypal wit...

Jul 14, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:32:31

That’s Not An Island, That’s An Iceberg! | #18 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5

It's our first sail since arriving in Greenland and it's a challenge right from the start. Rolly conditions coupled with Ice Of Unusual Size or IOUS (Princess Bride anyone...anyone?) keep us on edge. Then comes the fog. Now we just need to keep clear of th...

May 12, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:51

Sailing Down the Coast of Greenland: The Beginning | #17 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5

We had no idea that when we sailed in to Paamiut, Greenland that we would be welcomed so warmly, however the time has come to continue our journey south. With blue skies and calm conditions it looks as though we'll have a relaxing day...or will we? A coupl...

May 05, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:21:18

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