Watch Sailing & Boating Adventures Around the World tagged “Greenland”

What does an iceberg look like underwater? | #75 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5

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? If you enjoyed this video, then give it a thumbs ...

Jan 09, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:07

Figuring out what went wrong docking | #74 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5

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!) If you enjoyed this video, then give it a thumbs up, make a comment, sha...

Dec 26, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:43

Fixing our broken steering | #73 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5

We've made it back to the dock...now what? With the clock ticking on our weather window, it's time to figure out what happened to our steering with a little help from our friends. If you enjoyed this video, then give it a thumbs up, make a comment, share...

Dec 12, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:02

We Lost Our Steering Off The Coast of Greenland | #72 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5

What do you do when the worst happens on a boat at sea? Are you prepared or do you panic? The crew aboard Paragon is tested when she loses her steerage in the middle of an iceberg field sailing off the coast of Greenland. If you enjoyed this video, then g...

Nov 28, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:26:50

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

Working at the Edge of the World | #68 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5

We've sailed Paragon into one of the most remote places to work, but what is that like. We sit down with the manager of the weather station on the southern tip of Greenland to talk about life in this remote outpost. If you enjoyed this video, then give it...

Oct 02, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:26:20

The Weather Station in Greenland | #67 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5

The weather station on the southern tip of Greenland is the last stop for us, but also an incredibly important place for many reasons including...PUPPIES! We meet up with old friends, are attacked by an unlikely source, and encounter some of the cutest Pol...

Sep 04, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:15

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

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

Postcard of the Most Majestic Fjord in Greenland – Tiny Living, BIG View! | DrakeParagon Sailing

Some places stop us in our tracks and leave us speechless. Ikerasasuaq, or Prince Christian Sound, on the southern tip of Greenland is such a place. This is a postcard video of our sail through this magnificent fjord. To see the full episode click on the l...

May 14, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:04:52

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

On Thin Ice: Science on Sphere Story from UMBC CO-LAB & Ocean Research Project

Watch students share what's up with the Arctic marine ecosystem at this time on planet Earth ON A GLOBE! Use of our Ocean Research Project expedition footage was tied into a fun 4-week Project challenge with a diverse small team of graduates & undergr...

Apr 17, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:02

Ola & Caroline s/v Relax Interview and Boat Tour: Part 4 | #57 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5

Caroline and Ola spent years sailing their first Linjett 35, so when the time came to build the second one they had a lot of great ideas about how to improve the design...both inside and out. Best of all, many of the fixes are super simple and user friendl...

Apr 05, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:55

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

Summer in Greenland or Winter in the Caribbean | #52 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5

What would you choose...a summer in Greenland or a winter in the Caribbean? 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 ...

Feb 23, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:27:17

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

The Scary Beautiful Fjord in Greenland | #49 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5

It was an amazing visit, but our time in Qaqortoq, Greenland has come to an end. We push off with the intent to sail to some natural hot springs for the night, but some icebergs may have a different plan for us... If you enjoyed this video, then give it a...

Jan 12, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:27:29

Preparing for Greenland pt. 2 – Safety Equipment

Back again! This time I will go through all my safety equipment I have in hand if I a life threatening situation should occur, forcing me to evacuate my boat- during my Greenland adventure. Jan Mayen and Greenland is pretty far from any rescue services ...

Jan 09, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:31:07

The Best Arctic Tour Guide | #47 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5

A friend comes aboard to help us get fuel, gives us a tour of Qaqortoq and a peak into the history of his ancestors, and shares a very special part of Greenlandic life. If you enjoyed this video, then give it a thumbs up, make a comment, share it, or sup...

Dec 15, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:28:28

Changing the Oil on a Perkins 4-236 Diesel Engine | #46 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5

Paragon, our full keel cruising sailboat, helps us to explore the world in the most amazing ways, but she also requires a lot of attention. Today we turn our attention from Greenland to the boat...and also keep an eye on our crew and those that might lure ...

Nov 24, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:30:10

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