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We are Drake and Monique cruising aboard our Westsail 42 sailboat and home Paragon. We are devoted to exploring the world by sail and have big plans to bring you videos each week that tell stories about the cruising life. We are focused on offshore sailing, living aboard, cultural immersion, friendship, and adventure!  Join us as we sail from North Carolina to Canada, Greenland, Iceland, the …

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Voyage Planning for an Early Sail - Sailing from Spain to Tunisia, Part 11 | DrakeParagon SailingA couple plans a 45-mile coastal passage from Spain to Rota using PredictWind for tidal current timing.4 Oct 2026 · Rota, Spain

Published4 Oct 2026

Duration24:16

Views3K

LocationRota, Spain

This Broke...And I'm Okay With That? Sailing from Spain to Tunisia, Part 10 | DrakeParagon SailingDrake and Monique anchor in strong current and rely on sensory cues after their wind instrument fails.15 Aug 2026 · Ouled Saad, Tunisia

Published15 Aug 2026

Duration11:59

Views2K

LocationOuled Saad, Tunisia

Ramming Speed! - Sailing from Spain to Tunisia, Part 9 | DrakeParagon SailingThe crew of Paragon times their arrival at a narrow channel to coincide with slack tide.8 Aug 2026 · Ayamonte, Spain

Published8 Aug 2026

Duration14:24

Views2K

LocationAyamonte, Spain

Our Sailing Apps: Sailing from Spain to Tunisia, Part 8 | DrakeParagon SailingThe crew uses Navily and PredictWind to plan a coastal route while avoiding orcas near Spain.1 Aug 2026 · Cádiz, Spain

Published1 Aug 2026

Duration17:20

Views1K

LocationCádiz, Spain

When Things Go Wrong! - Sailing from Spain to Tunisia, Part 7 | DrakeParagon SailingDrake repairs a failed Harken traveler car assembly after a cotter pin shears during a channel entry.18 Jul 2026 · Tunis, Tunisia

Published18 Jul 2026

Duration17:28

Views2K

LocationTunis, Tunisia

First Day Sailing Portugal - Sailing from Spain to Tunisia, Part 6 | DrakeParagon SailingA Westsail 42 times a flood-tide entry into Faro's 8-knot tidal channel while hugging shore to avoid orca attacks.11 Jul 2026 · Portugal

Published11 Jul 2026

Duration22:45

Views2K

LocationPortugal

Land Ho! We Arrive in Portugal - Sailing from Spain to Tunisia, Part 5 | DrakeParagon SailingOrca-zone waypoints and a daylight deadline shape a Westsail 42's first landfall in Portugal.27 Jun 2026 · off the coast of Portugal

Published27 Jun 2026

Duration20:54

Views2K

Locationoff the coast of Portugal

Cooking While Sailing Offshore - Sailing from Spain to Tunisia, Part 4 | DrakeParagon SailingA Westsail 42 crew manages offshore passage planning, shipping lane crossings, and onboard meal preparation while avoiding orcas.20 Jun 2026 · off the coast of Portugal

Published20 Jun 2026

Duration15:34

Views2K

Locationoff the coast of Portugal

A Day in the Life of Sailing Offshore - Sailing from Spain to Tunisia, Part 3 | DrakeParagon SailingNavigating a six-ship convoy in Mediterranean shipping lanes while sailing solo overnight on a Westsail 42.13 Jun 2026 · Mediterranean Sea

Published13 Jun 2026

Duration23:08

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LocationMediterranean Sea

Pushing Through Orca Territory: Sailing from Spain to Tunisia, Part 2 | DrakeParagon SailingDrake routes through Atlantic shipping lanes to avoid orca territory on a Vigo-to-Tunisia passage.6 Jun 2026 · Vigo, Spain

Published6 Jun 2026

Duration16:10

Views2K

LocationVigo, Spain

First Day and We're Pushing Off! Sailing from Spain to Tunisia, Part 1 | DrakeParagon SailingA Westsail 42 routes 55 miles offshore from Spain to avoid orca attacks on the passage to Tunisia.30 May 2026 · Moaña, Spain

Published30 May 2026

Duration18:43

Views3K

LocationMoaña, Spain

Mo's Marina Tours: Puerto Deportivo de Moaña in Moaña, Spain | DrakeParagon SailingPuerto Deportivo de Moaña offers 400 berths, a chandlery, and a ferry four minutes from the dock.24 May 2026 · O Redondo, Spain

Published24 May 2026

Duration6:31

Views1K

LocationO Redondo, Spain

All the Upgrades We Did to Prepare for Our Sail to Tunisia! | DrakeParagon SailingA Westsail 42 replaces lead-acid batteries with 3,000 Ah lithium and boosts solar to 3,300 watts before sailing to Tunisia.16 May 2026 · New Forest, United Kingdom

Published16 May 2026

Duration11:28

Views3K

LocationNew Forest, United Kingdom

Cybertake S2 Pro Portable AC: Can It Cool Our 42ft Sailboat? | DrakeParagon SailingCybertake S2 Pro drops a Westsail 42 aft cabin from 24.5°C to 17.9°C in 10 minutes drawing 38–44 amps at 12V.25 Apr 2026 · O Redondo, Spain

Published25 Apr 2026

Duration25:39

Views8K

LocationO Redondo, Spain

Our Solar Setup at Anchor in the Helford River in Cornwall, England | DrakeParagon SailingManually tracking the sun with adjustable rail-mounted 130-watt panels swings the battery monitor from −10 to +5 amps.18 Apr 2026 · Mawnan Smith, United Kingdom

Published18 Apr 2026

Duration12:39

Views3K

LocationMawnan Smith, United Kingdom

We've Arrived! Sailing from Brest, France to Falmouth, England - Part 5 | DrakeParagon SailingUK Border Force boards Paragon at sea and requests the original bill of sale during entry clearance.28 Mar 2026 · Cornwall, United Kingdom

Published28 Mar 2026

Duration23:24

Views5K

LocationCornwall, United Kingdom

Why Keep A Watch While Sailing? - Sailing from France to England, Part 4 | DrakeParagon SailingTwo large ships close to under 0.2 nautical miles; VHF calls and AIS avert collision on a solo night passage.14 Mar 2026 · English Channel

Published14 Mar 2026

Duration18:38

Views4K

LocationEnglish Channel

Should We Have Left? Sailing from Brest, France to Falmouth, England - Part 3 | DrakeParagon SailingWestsail 42 motors 12 miles into 30-knot headwinds leaving Brest before catching a 10-knot tidal chute toward England.7 Mar 2026 · Brest, France

Published7 Mar 2026

Duration19:36

Views4K

LocationBrest, France

Sailing from Brest, France to Falmouth, England: Part 2 | DrakeParagon SailingWestsail 42 times a slack-current departure from Brest into 30-knot headwinds bound for Falmouth.28 Feb 2026 · Brest, France

Published28 Feb 2026

Duration20:19

Views4K

LocationBrest, France

Sailing from Brest, France to Falmouth, England: Part 1 | DrakeParagon SailingBrest-to-Falmouth departure aborted when local gusts hit 32 knots despite a favorable offshore forecast.21 Feb 2026 · Brest, France

Published21 Feb 2026

Duration17:11

Views3K

LocationBrest, France

Is This the Best Part of Cruising? DrakeParagon SailingA Westsail 42 crew navigates around a U.S. Navy submarine convoy while departing Brest, France.14 Feb 2026 · La Celle-sous-Gouzon, France

Published14 Feb 2026

Duration30:15

Views5K

LocationLa Celle-sous-Gouzon, France

Sailing in France: From Golfe du Morbihan to Brest, Part 4 | DrakeParagonUsing the Predict Current app helps time coastal passages to maximize favorable tidal current assistance.24 Jan 2026 · Crozon, France

Published24 Jan 2026

Duration38:23

Views3K

LocationCrozon, France

Sailing in France: Golfe du Morbihan to Brest, Part 3 | DrakeParagonTiming a strong tidal gate near Brest using the Predict Wind current app delivers 9-knot boat speed.17 Jan 2026 · Guidel, France

Published17 Jan 2026

Duration34:09

Views3K

LocationGuidel, France

Sailing in France: From the Golfe du Morbihan to Brest: Part 2 | DrakeParagon SailingForecast winds fail on a Golfe du Morbihan–to–Brest passage; Drake commissions the Hydrovane wind vane at sea for the first time.10 Jan 2026 · Saint-Jean-Trolimon, France

Published10 Jan 2026

Duration31:21

Views2K

LocationSaint-Jean-Trolimon, France

Sailing in France: From the Golfe du Morbihan to Brest: Part 1 | DrakeParagon SailingA Westsail 42 crew uses current and weather apps to plan a coastal passage from Brittany to Brest.3 Jan 2026 · Kergonan, France

Published3 Jan 2026

Duration25:23

Views4K

LocationKergonan, France

All Day Electric Propulsion with the Vatrer 24v 200Ah LiFePO4 Battery | DrakeParagon SailingDrake installs a Vatrer 24V 200Ah LiFePO4 battery to run a trolling motor all day from solar power.29 Nov 2025

Published29 Nov 2025

Duration1:01:13

Views4K

Electric Dinghy Speed & Range Test — Powered by LiTime LiFePO4! (Part 2) | DrakeParagon SailingA Westsail 42 owner powers a dinghy with LiTime LiFePO4 batteries and an electric trolling motor.13 Nov 2025

Published13 Nov 2025

Duration36:59

Views1K

LiTime 24V 50Ah LiFePO4 for electric propulsion: DIY Battery Boxes + How to Wire 2 in ParallelParallel wiring of two 24V lithium batteries provides sufficient current for high-draw electric dinghy trolling motors.8 Nov 2025

Published8 Nov 2025

Duration32:45

Views2K

Is the SMACO S700 Mini Scuba Tank and Compressor Worth It for DIY Hull Cleaning at Anchor?A 42-foot Westsail 42 hull is cleaned at anchor using a 2-liter Smaco S700 mini scuba tank.11 Oct 2025 · Mawnan Smith, United Kingdom

Published11 Oct 2025

Duration16:15

Views4K

LocationMawnan Smith, United Kingdom

French Grocery Haul with the Burley Travoy Bike Trailer | DrakeParagon SailingDrake and Monique use a Burley Travoy trailer to transport groceries from a Carrefour in Larmerbaden, France.20 Sept 2025 · Erdeven, France

Published20 Sept 2025

Duration23:06

Views5K

LocationErdeven, France

A Day Off The Boat Exploring in the Golfe du Morbihan, France! | DrakeParagon SailingDrake and Monique time a Port Navalo dinghy landing around an 8-foot tidal drop in the Golfe du Morbihan.13 Sept 2025 · Kerguet, France

Published13 Sept 2025

Duration14:25

Views2K

LocationKerguet, France

Smaco S700 Mini Scuba Tank + Compressor: Hull Cleaning Made Easy! | DrakeParagon SailingThe Smaco S700 2-liter mini tank and Heap One compressor handle hull cleaning from anchor without a dive shop.6 Sept 2025

Published6 Sept 2025

Duration25:05

Views19K

Hot Showers & Dinghy Hacks - Boat Life in France | DrakeParagon SailingThe crew of Paragon uses a pressurized garden sprayer for water-efficient showers while at anchor in France.31 Aug 2025 · La Celle-sous-Gouzon, France

Published31 Aug 2025

Duration25:01

Views3K

LocationLa Celle-sous-Gouzon, France

Sailing Across The Bay of Biscay From Spain To France: Part 4, We're Here! | DrakeParagon SailingThe crew of *Paragon* times their arrival at the Gulf of Morbihan to ensure daylight navigation.24 Aug 2025 · Bay of Biscay

Published24 Aug 2025

Duration28:21

Views3K

LocationBay of Biscay

Sailing Across The Bay Of Biscay From Spain To France: Part 3 | DrakeParagon SailingThe crew sails 226 nautical miles across the Bay of Biscay without using the engine for propulsion.16 Aug 2025 · Bay of Biscay

Published16 Aug 2025

Duration23:34

Views3K

LocationBay of Biscay

Sailing Across The Bay of Biscay From Spain To France: Part 2 | DrakeParagon SailingThe crew of Paragon crosses the Bay of Biscay while managing heavy swell and prioritizing fuel conservation.2 Aug 2025 · Bay of Biscay

Published2 Aug 2025

Duration35:10

Views3K

LocationBay of Biscay

Sailing Across The Bay of Biscay From Spain to France: Part 1 | DrakeParagon SailingThe crew of Paragon departs Vivero, Spain, for a 300-mile passage across the Bay of Biscay to France.26 Jul 2025 · Viveiro, Spain

Published26 Jul 2025

Duration20:34

Views4K

LocationViveiro, Spain

Mo's Marina Moments: Marina Viveiro in Viveiro, Spain | DrakeParagon SailingMarina Viveiro in northern Spain offers 16-amp power, a chandlery, and a Gaddis Hypermarket for provisioning.19 Jul 2025 · Viveiro, Spain

Published19 Jul 2025

Duration6:28

Views2K

LocationViveiro, Spain

Vatrer LiFePO4 Upgrade = All Electric Cooking on Our Sailboat! | DrakeParagon SailingUpgrading to two 300-amp-hour VATRER lithium batteries enables all-electric cooking on a 42-foot sailboat.1 Jun 2025 · Brest, France

Published1 Jun 2025

Duration37:47

Views10K

LocationBrest, France

The Solar Setup Every Cruiser Needs? Installing Renogy ShadowFlux Panels | DrakeParagon SailingInstalling 400 watts of Renogy ShadowFlux solar panels on a 42-foot sailboat using NOAA rail mounts.13 May 2025 · Mylor Churchtown, United Kingdom

Published13 May 2025

Duration31:39

Views17K

LocationMylor Churchtown, United Kingdom

Important Addendum to previous video "Installing 2432AH Lithium"Drake fabricates a Lexan bus bar shield after Blue Sea Systems covers proved unavailable in the UK.16 Feb 2025 · Moffat, United Kingdom

Published16 Feb 2025

Duration1:45

Views2K

LocationMoffat, United Kingdom

How We Installed 2,432 Amp hours of Fogstar LiFePO4 Batteries On Our SailboatA 42-foot sailboat upgrades to a 2,432-amp-hour LiFePO4 house bank using four 608-amp-hour Fogstar Drift batteries.15 Feb 2025 · Mawnan Smith, United Kingdom

Published15 Feb 2025

Duration1:03:44

Views9K

LocationMawnan Smith, United Kingdom

Sailing to Bilbao, Spain: Part 2 | DrakeParagon SailingA 40-foot sailboat anchors in Bilbao, Spain, using a 5:1 scope to prepare for incoming heavy weather.17 Aug 2024 · Bay of Biscay

Published17 Aug 2024

Duration26:32

Views5K

LocationBay of Biscay

Sailing to Bilbao, Spain: Part 1 | DrakeParagon SailingDrake and Monique depart Gijón, Spain, for a 130-nautical-mile passage to Bilbao amid uncertain weather forecasts.10 Aug 2024 · Gijón, Spain

Published10 Aug 2024

Duration24:58

Views6K

LocationGijón, Spain

Towing A Disabled Boat At Sea: Part 3 | DrakeParagon SailingDrake and Monique use a long-stowed rib to tow a disabled boat into a marina during heavy weather.27 Jul 2024 · Marmaris, Turkey

Published27 Jul 2024

Duration33:49

Views7K

LocationMarmaris, Turkey

The Bluetti AC200L Expandable Power Station on our Sailboat! | Paragon's Favorite Stuff Ep. 23The Bluetti AC200L power station provides 2400W of inverter output for high-draw galley appliances on a sailboat.13 Jul 2024 · Mawnan Smith, United Kingdom

Published13 Jul 2024

Duration31:50

Views6K

LocationMawnan Smith, United Kingdom

Towing A Disabled Boat At Sea: Part 2 | DrakeParagon Sailing*Paragon* tows a disabled sailboat to Gijon, Spain, after an engine failure creates a risk of grounding.29 Jun 2024 · Gijón, Spain

Published29 Jun 2024

Duration23:09

Views6K

LocationGijón, Spain

Towing A Disabled Boat At Sea: Part 1 | DrakeParagon SailingThe crew of *Paragon* considers towing *Alana Wally* after the latter suffers an engine overheat near Gijón.22 Jun 2024 · Gijón, Spain

Published22 Jun 2024

Duration23:31

Views9K

LocationGijón, Spain

A Sad Goodbye in Gijón, Spain | DrakeParagon SailingThe crew of Paragon prepares for a passage to Morocco after completing a transit to Gijón, Spain.1 Jun 2024 · Gijón, Spain

Published1 Jun 2024

Duration12:14

Views3K

LocationGijón, Spain

We Sailed to Spain! - DrakeParagon SailingParagon's Westsail 42 reaches Gijón ahead of a 35-knot front after five days at sea.25 May 2024 · Culleredo, Spain

Published25 May 2024

Duration28:58

Views5K

LocationCulleredo, Spain

Racing a Storm - Sailing to Spain from Ireland across the Bay of Biscay | DrakeParagon SailingA 40-foot sailboat races across the Bay of Biscay to outrun a storm system reaching Gijon, Spain.18 May 2024 · Bay of Biscay

Published18 May 2024

Duration21:28

Views5K

LocationBay of Biscay

Big Decisions Sailing Across the Bay of Biscay | DrakeParagon SailingA crew motor-sails across the Bay of Biscay to outrun a 30-knot wind system before reaching port.27 Apr 2024 · Bay of Biscay

Published27 Apr 2024

Duration19:50

Views5K

LocationBay of Biscay

Sailing Across the Bay of Biscay from Ireland to Spain, Day 3 | DrakeParagon SailingA crew manages sail trim and battery switching to maintain speed toward Gijón, Spain, before heavy winds.13 Apr 2024 · Bay of Biscay

Published13 Apr 2024

Duration34:32

Views7K

LocationBay of Biscay

Day 2 Sailing from Ireland to Spain | DrakeParagon SailingA crew sails from Dingle, Ireland, toward Spain, managing reefing and engine use to maintain steady speed.30 Mar 2024 · off the coast of County Kerry, Ireland

Published30 Mar 2024

Duration30:25

Views6K

Locationoff the coast of County Kerry, Ireland

Sailing from Ireland to Spain: First Day | DrakeParagon SailingA crew sails from Ireland to Spain, navigating between the Skellig Islands and Lemon Rock under sail.16 Mar 2024 · West Clare Municipal District, Ireland

Published16 Mar 2024

Duration23:43

Views8K

LocationWest Clare Municipal District, Ireland

Sailing to Spain from Dingle, Ireland with Our Amazing Crew Éanna! | DrakeParagon SailingDrake and Monique depart Dingle, Ireland, for Gijón, Spain, using Iridium Go weather routing to avoid storms.9 Mar 2024 · Kenmare Municipal District, Ireland

Published9 Mar 2024

Duration31:36

Views8K

LocationKenmare Municipal District, Ireland

Replacing the Windex at the Top of the Mast in Dingle, Ireland | DrakeParagon SailingDrake fabricates a custom aluminum extension to mount a new Windex wind indicator in Dingle, Ireland.24 Feb 2024 · Kenmare Municipal District, Ireland

Published24 Feb 2024

Duration11:30

Views5K

LocationKenmare Municipal District, Ireland

Sailing Ireland's West Coast: Portacloy to Dingle, Part 2 | DrakeParagon SailingA 36-hour passage from Portacloy to Dingle requires managing downwind sail configurations and tight maintenance schedules.17 Feb 2024 · Conamara Municipal District, Ireland

Published17 Feb 2024

Duration35:56

Views9K

LocationConamara Municipal District, Ireland

Sailing Ireland's West Coast: Portacloy to Dingle, Part 1 | DrakeParagon SailingThe crew navigates a 150-nautical-mile passage from Portacloy to Dingle using PredictWind to optimize downwind sail trim.10 Feb 2024 · Westport-Belmullet Municipal District, Ireland

Published10 Feb 2024

Duration35:59

Views12K

LocationWestport-Belmullet Municipal District, Ireland

First Sail With Our Hydrovane Wind Vane & A Beautiful Irish Anchorage | DrakeParagon SailingThe crew uses painted chain markers to verify 75 feet of scope while anchoring in 15 feet.27 Jan 2024 · County Tipperary, Ireland

Published27 Jan 2024

Duration19:06

Views8K

LocationCounty Tipperary, Ireland

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