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The Speedy Stitcher Sewing Awl | Paragon’s Favorite Stuff Ep. 21
An extremely economical sewing awl that can fit on any boat and is robust enough to deal with whatever the cruising life has to throw at it? This is why the Speedy Stitcher is a must have on our boat! If you enjoyed this video, then give it a thumbs up, ...
National Day: The Biggest Party in the Faroe Islands S6 Ep 12 – DrakeParagon Sailing
We've met some wonderful people in Vestmanna and had some fantastic adventures, but now it's time to move on. And what better place to be than the capital during a national holiday!? Ólavsøka, called St. Olav's Day or just National Day, is a holiday in ...
A Spectacular Voyage To the Vestmanna Cliffs S6 Ep 11 – DrakeParagon Sailing
This is something they don't show you with the tour boats. The west side of Faroe erupts out of the sea with cliffs that soar vertically for thousands of feet. It's a refuge and breeding ground for millions of birds each year, and has some of the most stun...
The Oldest Sailboat in the Faroe Islands S6 Ep 10 – DrakeParagon Sailing
One thing people in the Faroe Islands take seriously is rowing. A tradition that originates with the Vikings, we get a chance to see some fantastic young athletes compete in boats that haven't changed in hundreds of years. Then we're off with a new frien...
Exploring Tórshavn the Capital of the Faroe Islands S6 Ep 9 – DrakeParagon Sailing
Sailing into a new place can be stressful. We have the unique experience to visit Tórshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands, before sailing there aboard Paragon. We explore the city to see what it has to offer and find some things that every cruiser will...
Sewing A Torn Sail By Hand Before Sailing Offshore – Real Time Video | DrakeParagon Sailing
Do you do a rig check before pushing off? We do, and I cannot stress how important it is to do this. Every. Time. Because you never know what you will find. A missing cotter pin? A loose wire? A thru-hull that is leaking? Or, in this case, a tear in the ma...
Work Day in Vestmanna S6 Ep 8 – DrakeParagon Sailing in the Faroe Islands
"Would you like to spend the day with me?" The longer we stay in a place, the more often we hear this. Someone will stop by the boat for a cup of coffee, and within a day or two they'll be back with an invitation. To their house for a coffee. For a driv...
Hiking the Summer Solstice in Saksun S6 Ep 7 – DrakeParagon Sailing in the Faroe Islands
Some places are so beautiful it seems impossible that they exist in real life. And yet, here it is. Saksun, a tiny village of just a dozen people in an incredibly protected valley on the northern edge of Steymoy in the Faroe Islands. And what better time ...
My Viking Heritage S6 Ep 6 – DrakeParagon Sailing in the Faroe Islands
Drake meets up with Fróði, a local, who explains some of the history of Vestmanna, the national sport of rowing, and when the Vikings came to the Faroe Islands. It's an exciting story that even includes a Celtic curse on a Viking long house! If you enj...
The Vestmanna Bird Cliffs S6 Ep 5 – DrakeParagon Sailing in the Faroe Islands
It's time to step off the boat and...step onto another boat. We let someone else navigate for a change and spend the afternoon checking out one of the most beautiful places we've seen, the Vestmanna Bird Cliffs. A haven for a wide variety of birds, it i...
Exploring Vestmanna S6 Ep 4 – DrakeParagon Sailing in the Faroe Islands
Time to jump off the boat and start exploring the Faroe Islands! We learn a little about our surroundings and discover one of the most beautiful things about this place. *Hint, it's not what you think! If you enjoyed this video, then give it a thumbs up,...
Strange New World S6 Ep 3- DrakeParagon Sailing in the Faroe Islands
One moment we were sailing from Iceland to The Faroe Islands, and the next we had arrived. We didn't even have time to clean up before people were driving down to say hello and welcome us to Vestmanna and The Faroe Islands. And, of course, to tell us a lit...
Vestmanna Boat Festival • Faroe Islands
Once a year, people from all over the Faroe Islands come to Vestmanna for the Boat Festival. Hundreds of boats and caravans converge to enjoy three days of music, dancing, singing, food, drink, and rowing competitions. Strap on your dancing shoes as we che...