DrakeParagon

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 …

Rota, Spain· 10/2026

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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.4/10/2026 · Rota, Spain

Publicado4/10/2026

Duração24:16

Visualizações3K

LocalizaçãoRota, 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.15/08/2026 · Ouled Saad, Tunisia

Publicado15/08/2026

Duração11:59

Visualizações2K

LocalizaçãoOuled 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.8/08/2026 · Ayamonte, Spain

Publicado8/08/2026

Duração14:24

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LocalizaçãoAyamonte, 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.1/08/2026 · Cádiz, Spain

Publicado1/08/2026

Duração17:20

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LocalizaçãoCádiz, 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.18/07/2026 · Tunis, Tunisia

Publicado18/07/2026

Duração17:28

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LocalizaçãoTunis, 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.11/07/2026 · Portugal

Publicado11/07/2026

Duração22:45

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LocalizaçãoPortugal

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.27/06/2026 · off the coast of Portugal

Publicado27/06/2026

Duração20:54

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Localizaçãooff 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.20/06/2026 · off the coast of Portugal

Publicado20/06/2026

Duração15:34

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Localizaçãooff 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 42.13/06/2026 · Mediterranean Sea

Publicado13/06/2026

Duração23:08

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LocalizaçãoMediterranean 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.6/06/2026 · Vigo, Spain

Publicado6/06/2026

Duração16:10

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LocalizaçãoVigo, 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.30/05/2026 · Moaña, Spain

Publicado30/05/2026

Duração18:43

Visualizações3K

LocalizaçãoMoaña, 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.24/05/2026 · O Redondo, Spain

Publicado24/05/2026

Duração6:31

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LocalizaçãoO 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.16/05/2026 · New Forest, United Kingdom

Publicado16/05/2026

Duração11:28

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LocalizaçãoNew 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.25/04/2026 · O Redondo, Spain

Publicado25/04/2026

Duração25:39

Visualizações8K

LocalizaçãoO 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.18/04/2026 · Mawnan Smith, United Kingdom

Publicado18/04/2026

Duração12:39

Visualizações3K

LocalizaçãoMawnan 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.28/03/2026 · Cornwall, United Kingdom

Publicado28/03/2026

Duração23:24

Visualizações5K

LocalizaçãoCornwall, 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.14/03/2026 · English Channel

Publicado14/03/2026

Duração18:38

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LocalizaçãoEnglish 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.7/03/2026 · Brest, France

Publicado7/03/2026

Duração19:36

Visualizações4K

LocalizaçãoBrest, 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.28/02/2026 · Brest, France

Publicado28/02/2026

Duração20:19

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LocalizaçãoBrest, 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.21/02/2026 · Brest, France

Publicado21/02/2026

Duração17:11

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LocalizaçãoBrest, 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.14/02/2026 · La Celle-sous-Gouzon, France

Publicado14/02/2026

Duração30:15

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LocalizaçãoLa 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.24/01/2026 · Crozon, France

Publicado24/01/2026

Duração38:23

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LocalizaçãoCrozon, 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.17/01/2026 · Guidel, France

Publicado17/01/2026

Duração34:09

Visualizações3K

LocalizaçãoGuidel, 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.10/01/2026 · Saint-Jean-Trolimon, France

Publicado10/01/2026

Duração31:21

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LocalizaçãoSaint-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.3/01/2026 · Kergonan, France

Publicado3/01/2026

Duração25:23

Visualizações4K

LocalizaçãoKergonan, 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.29/11/2025

Publicado29/11/2025

Duração1:01:13

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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.13/11/2025

Publicado13/11/2025

Duração36:59

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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.8/11/2025

Publicado8/11/2025

Duração32:45

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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.11/10/2025 · Mawnan Smith, United Kingdom

Publicado11/10/2025

Duração16:15

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LocalizaçãoMawnan 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.20/09/2025 · Erdeven, France

Publicado20/09/2025

Duração23:06

Visualizações5K

LocalizaçãoErdeven, 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.13/09/2025 · Kerguet, France

Publicado13/09/2025

Duração14:25

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LocalizaçãoKerguet, 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.6/09/2025

Publicado6/09/2025

Duração25:05

Visualizações19K

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.31/08/2025 · La Celle-sous-Gouzon, France

Publicado31/08/2025

Duração25:01

Visualizações3K

LocalizaçãoLa 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.24/08/2025 · Bay of Biscay

Publicado24/08/2025

Duração28:21

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LocalizaçãoBay 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.16/08/2025 · Bay of Biscay

Publicado16/08/2025

Duração23:34

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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.2/08/2025 · Bay of Biscay

Publicado2/08/2025

Duração35:10

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LocalizaçãoBay 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.26/07/2025 · Viveiro, Spain

Publicado26/07/2025

Duração20:34

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LocalizaçãoViveiro, 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.19/07/2025 · Viveiro, Spain

Publicado19/07/2025

Duração6:28

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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.1/06/2025 · Brest, France

Publicado1/06/2025

Duração37:47

Visualizações10K

LocalizaçãoBrest, 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.13/05/2025 · Mylor Churchtown, United Kingdom

Publicado13/05/2025

Duração31:39

Visualizações17K

LocalizaçãoMylor 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.16/02/2025 · Moffat, United Kingdom

Publicado16/02/2025

Duração1:45

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LocalizaçãoMoffat, 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.15/02/2025 · Mawnan Smith, United Kingdom

Publicado15/02/2025

Duração1:03:44

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LocalizaçãoMawnan 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.17/08/2024 · Bay of Biscay

Publicado17/08/2024

Duração26:32

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LocalizaçãoBay 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.10/08/2024 · Gijón, Spain

Publicado10/08/2024

Duração24:58

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LocalizaçãoGijón, 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.27/07/2024 · Marmaris, Turkey

Publicado27/07/2024

Duração33:49

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LocalizaçãoMarmaris, 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.13/07/2024 · Mawnan Smith, United Kingdom

Publicado13/07/2024

Duração31:50

Visualizações6K

LocalizaçãoMawnan 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.29/06/2024 · Gijón, Spain

Publicado29/06/2024

Duração23:09

Visualizações6K

LocalizaçãoGijón, 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.22/06/2024 · Gijón, Spain

Publicado22/06/2024

Duração23:31

Visualizações9K

LocalizaçãoGijón, 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.1/06/2024 · Gijón, Spain

Publicado1/06/2024

Duração12:14

Visualizações3K

LocalizaçãoGijón, Spain

We Sailed to Spain! - DrakeParagon SailingParagon's Westsail 42 reaches Gijón ahead of a 35-knot front after five days at sea.25/05/2024 · Culleredo, Spain

Publicado25/05/2024

Duração28:58

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LocalizaçãoCulleredo, 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.18/05/2024 · Bay of Biscay

Publicado18/05/2024

Duração21:28

Visualizações5K

LocalizaçãoBay 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.27/04/2024 · Bay of Biscay

Publicado27/04/2024

Duração19:50

Visualizações5K

LocalizaçãoBay 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.13/04/2024 · Bay of Biscay

Publicado13/04/2024

Duração34:32

Visualizações7K

LocalizaçãoBay 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.30/03/2024 · off the coast of County Kerry, Ireland

Publicado30/03/2024

Duração30:25

Visualizações6K

Localizaçãooff 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.16/03/2024 · West Clare Municipal District, Ireland

Publicado16/03/2024

Duração23:43

Visualizações8K

LocalizaçãoWest 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.9/03/2024 · Kenmare Municipal District, Ireland

Publicado9/03/2024

Duração31:36

Visualizações8K

LocalizaçãoKenmare 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.24/02/2024 · Kenmare Municipal District, Ireland

Publicado24/02/2024

Duração11:30

Visualizações5K

LocalizaçãoKenmare 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.17/02/2024 · Conamara Municipal District, Ireland

Publicado17/02/2024

Duração35:56

Visualizações9K

LocalizaçãoConamara 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.10/02/2024 · Westport-Belmullet Municipal District, Ireland

Publicado10/02/2024

Duração35:59

Visualizações12K

LocalizaçãoWestport-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.27/01/2024 · County Tipperary, Ireland

Publicado27/01/2024

Duração19:06

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LocalizaçãoCounty Tipperary, Ireland

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