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Trapped Between a Rock and an Iceberg in a Gale | #76 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
With a report calling for 50+ knots of wind off the southern coast of Greenland, we stayed put in the semi-protected harbour of the weather station. After all, we needed to have access to internet and weather reports. But then came the icebergs. Should we ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Im selling my sailboat | SMLS S11E03
👇 BEHIND THE SCENES VIDEO👇 https://vimeo.com/ondemand/sailingmisslonestar 👀 Watch the DAILY VLOG here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/dailyshow Instagram😉 https://www.instagram.com/somewhereonbigblue/ Guess WHAT?!! I have a new Podcast😎 It's...
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...
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...
Our Amazing Stovetop Oven: The Omnia | Paragon’s Favourite Stuff Ep. 3
The first 1000 people to use the link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: https://skl.sh/drakeparagon09201 _________________________________ Welcome to Paragon's Favourite Stuff where we check out the systems, gear, and other stuff w...
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...
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...
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...