We continue our 1500 mile sail back to the USA from the caribbean. we fly the spinakker and taylor does some Yoga!
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As all countries around us have shut their doors to anyone in Turkey we sail all the way from Turkey to Malta as they are the only country in the EU accepting us. Due to some bad weather, a 5 day passage turns into a 9 day passage.
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The COOLEST thing we ever did on a SAILBOAT
We are sailing from Tahiti to Fiji and between these 1800 NM sail we decided to have some real fun, this for sure is the coolest thing we ever did under sail. (Don't try this at home! 🤣 ) Check it out. ► SU...
We are still not allowed to sail around Nuku Hiva, so we decide to rent a car and discover the island. There is not so much to see, but we have great fun discovering the island together with 2 friends.
Kevins Yacht Service is a well known place for sailo...
We finally arrived in French Polynesia with our beloved Seatramp! What a long ocean crossing!
Unfortunately we are not allowed to move a lot by boat because of Corona, but we enjoy the first days of exploring Nuku Hiva and seriously ask ourselves how a bo...
Just a short drone shot from the wonderful Northeast anchorage on Raroia, one of the Atolls of French Polynesia.
We want to share this beautiful remote place earlier with you, after we got so many lovely comments and feedback for being able to upload vide...
In the 3rd part of our Pacific crossing we finally arrive on Nuku Hiva, Marquesas islands, French Polynesia!
After we passed last episode the area around Galapagos we finally have some find!
During one sunset we got our line from the gennaker around the ...
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...
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ANNOYING things about PRODUCTION BOATS! Small upgrades big difference
I have learned so much about this beautiful island the weeks I have been here, and honestly, this Island has grown on me every time I have been here. There are no...
We are departing Hawaii bound for California in ONE HOUR! Come toast farewell with the crew of 'Te Vega', a 1984 Mason 63'. Our crew of 5 will sail for 3 weeks, covering over 3000nm towards our destination of half moon bay. Join us for a crew introduction,...
In the second part of our Pacific Crossing we have to deal with some issues.
Mario has to go up in the mast to repair broken lines, which is no fun on the open ocean.
We have a bunch of Mahis swimming around the boat and a broken toilet to repair...
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This is the episode where we show exactly what happened the day things started shutting down in Panama. We had crew all over the place, and borders were closing at a rapid rate due to Covid-19. Most of the crew get back to the boat but we had to leave some...
We were more or less ready with everything to prepare for the Pacific crossing when Covid-19 hits the world. We had to make a decision, staying in Panama or leaving to French Polynesia.
A day before Panama makes the Lockdown, we decide to leave. We are ...
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In this video, I´m sailing to Fort de France after we celebrated Nicole`s birthday in the Scandinavian way. Lots of fun, and still some minor projects.
Just another normal week in my life as a long-distance sailor....
In this episode I take you along with me for a day in the life of an 11 day crossing. We are sailing from St.Thomas in the USVI to Hampton, Virginia. Although plans changed due to weather and we got delayed, we ended up making landfall in Beaufort, North C...
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In this video, I´m still in Martinique and doing boat work social style. This Island is now almost back in business, and the only challenge now is the hurricane season is getting close. I have made my decision on where to sail next...
After we dropped our rudder in the last episode, Mario starts to repair it. We make a few holes in it to let the water drip out just to find out the damage is not as bad as we thougt. The foam is a little bit wet, but not as bad as it could be.
But it well...
The crew of a hurricane damaged catamaran provision to cross the Pacific Ocean. After transiting the Panama Canal, they prepare to leave the city and go into complete isolation in the Pacific Ocean. They plan to sail up to Costa Rica to pick up some crew, ...
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In this video, I am showing how social it can be sailing alone around the World.
The most frequently asked question to my channel is about solo sailing, and if it gets lonely. I guess this video is a good answer to ...
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In this video, we are showing a bit from being at anchor outside Martinique during restrictions. Also taking you a bit back in time to show a bit from this beautiful island before lockdown. Shelley is leaving Be Free as she finally ...
There are times that we encounter such magnificent places that words simply cannot describe the experience. This is such a place.
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We enjoy sailing, shipwrecks and sunsets in the next chapter of our sailing Europe adventures! Even the ugly parts of Greece are beautiful! Join us for a bouncy sail in some churned up seas, and calming views of yet another stunning Greek anchorage.
Tha...
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In this episode, you can see the troubles we had to get into Martinique after fighting the waves and currents "the wrong way" for 15 days. We sailed probably more than 2000 Nautical miles nonstop from Panama to Martinique through th...
Join us whilst we sail Jupiter2, a performance cruising catamaran, from Indonesia towards Africa, as we sail across the Indian ocean. We discuss the lessons we learned, dealing with the big waves of the Indian ocean, including vital gear failures. Don't mi...
Hello Unforgettable Crew!
Yes, we are going to Australia! Anybody there as exited as we are?
This year we aim to reach Australia, land of the Kangaroos and Koalas, of the amazing great reef barrier and one of the hotspots of the surf culture.
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We're finally back in the water! Whew...what a journey! But it hasn't been all bad. There is definitely a silver lining to behold, and it sure feels good to be able to take Wahine back into open water.
What does it mean to “Go Cruising”? Herby and Maddie talk about what it means to them and how this philosophy has affected their view on cruising over the past two and a half years of sailing the world.
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You can live this lifestyle too! BlueWater Cruising will show you how: https://www.bluewatercruisingplan.com/ I like to think we are pretty experienced at passage-making, but this one just SUCKS! Will we have to turn around and head back to Fiji?
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Sailing Gargoyle, a Beneteau Oceanis 50, on a planned 6 day offshore passage from Bamfield BC to San Francisco. Kevin and Carla embark on their planned circumnavigation with their first extended offshore passage along the Pacific Coast of Vancouver Island,...
Antigua! Yep. It's a bold call but we can claim it. We've been to pretty much every part of the Caribbean, and Antigua and Barbuda take the claim for us. Today we visit Antigua (Barbuda's next week!), and while they could not be more different, that's what...
How many different types of weather can you encounter over the course of a week at sea? We experience quite a few in the North Pacific, from flat glassy calm, to blustery and choppy with mist, fog, sun and everything in between. We also go on a fishing s...
Being a 32 year old boat much of the original gear onboard is starting to break. After breaking two blocks it was time for an update on the deck gear. Being in Mexico for a while we finally had the time to get the job done!
We are a Swedish couple who wan...
We set off on our second passage from Hawaii to Washington, this time with just the two of us sailing Varuna, our Pearson 367. Departing Oahu, we sail north with some incredible scenery on the horizon, but soon we find some unexpected things in the ocean....
Hola Mexico! Join us as we sail to Mexico, a country we’ve never been to before and talk you through the clearing procedure and how much it cost.
We are a Swedish couple who wanted a different kind of life. So we moved aboard our sailboat Ran, a custom ...
When you take big jumps offshore as opposed to a couple of nights here and there, overall travel time is reduced but preparing for the passage takes longer. To prepare for our planned 10 - 12 day sail north we’ll need to provision, get fuel, prepare meal...
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