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Drake sails the 40-foot sailboat Paragon into Boston Harbor, returning to the city where he began his sailing career in 2005.12:57 The crew maintains a close-reach to beam-reach point of sail with one reef in the main, a full jib, and a full staysail in 20 knots of wind.8:21 Navigation relies on a handheld VHF radio to monitor speed over ground and course over ground.1:30 The vessel maneuvers through dense fields of lobster pots, which pose a snagging risk; however, the propeller remains protected within the keel.7:44 The crew plans to secure a mooring ball near the financial district and Longfellow Wharf.6:29 After a short stay, the boat is scheduled to depart for Lunenburg around June 1st.9:23 The passage marks a personal milestone for the captain, who previously lived and worked in Boston before transitioning to a long-term cruising lifestyle.2:37

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