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Sneak Peek 4: Sailing to Norfolk, VA – ‘Paragon’s North Atlantic Adventure’

To see the actual corresponding episode, see A Sneak Peek of some of the footage that we took when we arrived in Norfolk, VA. On March 16th, 2013, Paragon pushed off from Oriental, North Carolina to spend 6 months sailing over 6000 nautical miles to Kinsale, Ireland. We plan to stop and explor...

Apr 08, 2013
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:03:57

Sneak Peek 1: Sailing away from Oriental, NC – ‘Paragon’s North Atlantic Adventure’

To see the actual corresponding episode, click --------------------------------- On March 16th, 2013, Paragon pushed off from Oriental, North Carolina to spend 6 months sailing over 6000 nautical miles to Kinsale, Ireland. We plan to stop and explore many exciting places along the way, includin...

Mar 29, 2013
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:04:21

How to do Mediterranean Mooring

Mooring Mediterranean-style stern to the dock in Greece. This is an excerpt from the Distant Shores sailing adventure television series. If you would like to follow the continuing adventures of Paul and Sheryl Shard aboard S/V Distant Shores see: Instagram :

Feb 16, 2013
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:04:37

The Sailing Adventures of Westsail 42 Paragon, the Story So Far…

After being damaged in a collision at sea, Westsail 42 'Paragon' returns to Oriental, NC for a two and half year refit. These are the continuing voyages of sailing vessel 'Paragon.'

Dec 13, 2012
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:03:12

Deck Tour – Nonsuch 26 Swallow Liveaboard Sailboat

A guided tour of the deck of Ben Stookey's Nonsuch 26 liveaboard cruising sailboat. Ben Stookey was introduced to sailing at a very young age by his parents. His father sailed a 21 foot sailboat from England to Antigua in the Mini Transat Race in 1977. When Ben was 14, his parents bought a b...

Nov 22, 2012
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:09

Happy Thanksgiving from Drake and Monique!

Happy Thanksgiving from Drake and Monique aboard s/v 'Paragon' in Oriental, NC!

Nov 22, 2012
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:01:09

Ben Stookey Sailor Liveaboard Interview, Sep 2012, Part 3

In Part 3, Ben talks about where he's sailed, some of the most difficult sailing situations he's experienced, encountering dangerous conditions in the Gulf Stream, heaving to, and his future plans. Ben Stookey was introduced to sailing at a very young age by his parents. His father saile...

Nov 15, 2012
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:51

Ben Stookey Sailor Liveaboard Interview, Sep 2012, Part 2

In Part 2, Ben talks about when he decided to find a sailboat for cruising, about the pros and cons of the wishbone rig on his Nonsuch 26, solar power, his favorite, most important cruising gear, food aboard and ashore, and he offers his words of advice for those thinking about following in his foot...

Nov 08, 2012
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:05

Ben Stookey Liveaboard Cruiser Interview and Boat Tour, Part 1 of 6

Ben Stookey was introduced to sailing at a very young age by his parents. His father sailed a 21 foot sailboat from England to Antigua in the Mini Transat Race in 1977. When Ben was 14, his parents bought a boat in Finland and they spent years cruising all over Europe. Ben's first year of hi...

Nov 01, 2012
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:22:33