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It's a bird! It's a plane! It's...all of the above? We get some expected and unexpected visitors (dolphins anyone?) as we near the end of our sail to Newfoundland. A difficult night makes for a subdued day, and we all look forward to making landfall soon.
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This wet and grey day aboard Paragon is spent keeping watch and checking systems. Racor filter? Check! Leak from the binnacle? Not good! Whale off the starboard bow? Check! Wait whaaaaaaat!!!
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If you had a choice between an auto pilot or a wind vane, which would you choose? We discuss this and more as Paragon voyages into her second, rather foggy day...and even enjoy a taste of Christmas Sex in Mexico? Stay with us!
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The anchor is up and Paragon is underway. With the wind in our sails the journey is off to a good start...now if only we had a better view. Leave it to Drake to take matters into his own hands.
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The first leg of the voyage to Greenland nears completion as the first sight of land appears in the distance..Nova Scotia! Drake remembers years past and wonders what will happen as Paragon enters Lunenburg Harbour. Will customs search the boat, is there e...
After 2 1/2 days of extreme seasickness, Monique is finally able to find her sea legs and jumps into the watch rotation, giving the rest of the crew some much needed rest. As plans and calculations are made for landfall, Paragon is visited by a group (or s...
* Outtakes from this episode are available to $5 Patrons at www.patreon.com/DrakeParagon * - What do you do when things go wrong? Have you got the spare parts? Do you have the skills and practical knowledge to make a fix? There are no professional riggers ...
Is it possible to have enough shakedown sails to prevent breakdowns at sea? A key system stops working and, with help far away, the crew must puzzle their way through this issue. Is this the end of the problems or just the beginning? Stay with us!
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Lumpy seas and strong winds mark the first day at sea for Paragon. With a crew member down, the remaining two aboard must settle into a rhythm...testing a new sail trim and keeping watch. What awaits them as they near Canadian waters? Stay with us!
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The clock is ticking and, at three days behind schedule, there's a lot to do aboard Paragon. After a long day on the water there's no happy hour for this crew. We hit the ground running and start the first massive provisioning that will prepare the boat fo...
It's project day aboard Paragon! Break out the adjustable palm and 5200 because the fix is on. An unexpected visit from an old friend (Remember Gigi!) completes the day before the weather takes a turn...will a wet day change our plans? Stick with us to fin...
Who is the cook? Will we go south in the winter? Are marinas expensive? Drake gets an impromptu interview by a cab driver and long time resident of Boston. We also start the massive provisioning with a trip to a local Asian store. What's on the menu aboard...
It's an instructive day as we tour various systems aboard Paragon. From switching out the propane to checking on the solar panel systems and dealing with a sticky anchor, Eanna is getting to know more about his new home. As we return from topping off the w...
As we approach the end of 2015, we thought we would take a look back over the past two seasons of DrakeParagon. The wonderful people we've met, the exciting places we've visited, frustrating mishaps, and all the adventures. Thank you for joining us on th...
Check out the Finale to Season 2! As the date of our departure swiftly approaches, Drake travels into Boston to pick up our friend and third crew member, Eanna. It's all coming together for our departure north...stay tuned for next season's premier!
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We delve into the world of nautical charts while defending Paragon from unwelcome guests, then head into town for supplies and some much needed repair advice from Rose's Marine.
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Geoff helps prepare Paragon for her Artic adventure with an infusion of wood for the fire and Mo is surprised with some fermented apples...of the best kind. (✿◠‿◠)
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A tour of the inside of Strombus, and an unexpected find that makes boat builder's day!
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Geoff and Mandy are rebuilding an 80 year old wooden schooner in Gloucester, Massachusetts named Strombus. In part 2 we move on to the deck to check out the homemade bulwark, the plans for a Nester nesting dinghy, and discuss the importance of strobe ligh...
Geoff and Mandy are rebuilding an 80 year old wooden schooner in Gloucester, Massachusetts named Strombus.
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Paragon happily anchored in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
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After a great sail from the Cape Cod Canal, we anchored in Gloucester, Massachusetts...and dragged anchor in the inner harbour.
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A great sail from the Cape Cod Canal to Gloucester, Massachusetts... the Stellwagen Bank marine sanctuary, making power from the solar panels (while also running the autopilot, fridge, chartplotters, vhf), Furuno chartplotter failure, self steering options...
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