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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

ANNOYING things about PRODUCTION BOATS! Small upgrades big difference – SwT 27

Thank you for watching! 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...

Jul 08, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:23

Leaving NOW to sail across the PACIFIC on a 65′ monohull!?!?!

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,...

Jun 25, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:25:47

Emergency repair during the Pacific Crossing #2 – EP 128 Sailing Seatramp

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... Win...

Jun 22, 2020
Language: DE
Play Time: 00:20:53

The day the VIRUS changed EVERYTHING | Corona chronicles | Part 1

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...

Jun 16, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:14

Pacific Crossing during COVID-19 closed borders around us #1 – EP 127 Sailing Seatramp

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 ...

Jun 15, 2020
Language: DE
Play Time: 00:16:45

CARIBBEAN SAILING on a Bavaria 55 cruiser – SwT 25

Thank you for watching and subscribing! 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....

Jun 12, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:19

A Day in the Life of an 11 Day Sail!

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...

Jun 06, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:05

Social sail boat work getting ready to leave before hurricanes arrives – SwT 24

Thank you for watching! 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...

Jun 03, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:26

Repairing a rudder on deck – EP 125 Sailing Seatramp

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...

Jun 01, 2020
Language: DE
Play Time: 00:14:07

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