A Contessa 26 in Greenland | #58 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
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Several people have asked where we are during the coronavirus pandemic. Currently Paragon is docked in the north of Scotland where we spent the winter sheltered from the rather vicious storms that roll through this part of the world during that time.
Our plans had been to sail to the Faroe Islands at the end of April and then on to Svalbard again for the summer. After that our plan was to spend the winter in Norway where Paragon would see some real snow for the first time since we’ve been aboard.
Alas, at present these plans are all on hold. All countries around us have closed their borders, and all harbours within Scotland are only open for essential traffic such as ferries, cargo, and fishing boats.
So we wait. We are unable to move, but that does not mean we are not being productive. There are many projects aboard Paragon, both large and small, and we also have some exciting episodes to edit.
It appears the most important thing we can do to help during this time is to self-isolate and try to stay healthy, and so that is what we are doing. We hope everyone is staying safe and healthy as well.
Take care,
Drake & Monique
DrakeParagon: I have a boat (Ericsson 34) in San Diego Bay. The Port Authority closed the bay to all non-essential traffic; therefore, myself and most everyone else can not even go for a day sail. My trip to the Channel Islands of Southern California is on hold, so I too feel your pain. I think of it as just waiting out a storm. There are few sails as glorious as those that follow storms. This storm we are currently in shall also pass. I’m looking forward to the majesty and glory that will follow. Be Well, From San Diego, CA.
@@samdagan2521
Unfortunately your wishes may not come true, as this 'storm' will not pass: it heralds a change in the cultural 'climate' and the restrictions (in some form) are here to stay. This disease is political, not biological: flu like illnesses are seasonal, as is CV19. Look up the 'Great Barrington Declaration', signed by thousands of doctors and epidemiologists and virologists. .
Loved it. Makes me want to sail up north!!!
Love your content too.
What an amazing atmosphere on board with all the guests. I would have loved to be in such company! Hope you make it to Denmark Drake
You guys show up as strangers, and leave as family members anywhere you go. That's one of the coolest traits a person can have.
Alboran was likely built at the JJ Taylor & Son's Boatworks in the Toronto Harbour on the site of what is currently the National Yacht Club. Which - coincidentally is where my yacht currently resides. Nice too see her out doing what Contessas do so well!
Language barrier. Breaks into Klingon. 😂 Nice!
Another homerun of a vlog. You guys are really great to watch. I would have loved to be part of that party. Peace
Thanks Ed! I have to admit that it was a good party. It's also nice to be able to get some good information for our upcoming sail, and even make plans to meet up in the future.. Always nice to see a friendly face when coming into a new harbour. -M
That was so nice having all those fellow sailors on board it almost as if I was there. Thanks
How lovely...glad you enjoyed the party. Cheers -M
Oh boy what a great episode. I just wanted to be on the boat with you guys enjoying that awesome curry and talking boats and stuff. I could feel the atmosphere. Lockdown means not getting to my boat for who knows how long but your videos always warm my heart. Contessa’s are all great boats and Jeremy Rogers is still building new Contessa 32’s in Lymington UK. I will share this to the Contessa page as I know his wife often comments on there. They will be interested to see one of their boats in Was built the same year as my Rival 32. Until next time you guys all stay safe wherever you are and thanks. Andy UK
Hey Andy, good to see you as always, and we're glad that this video is giving you (and so many others) a little reprieve during these strange times. Yes, we're staying put at the moment and are just glad that we hadn't already started sailing before all the lock downs began. And thank you for sharing the video. I'd be curious if anyone on the site recognises the boat as one they owned. I know once we started posting videos, a lovely woman who used to own Paragon got in touch. It's been so cool to hear stories of Paragon's past and even see some old photos!
Take care and hopefully we'll all be out on the water again soon. Cheers -M
I love your videos, and spirit! Especially enjoyed this Contessa 26 feature. Greetings and fair winds to all from Alooran's sister ship, my Alae Mane "Wings of the Morning")-- also a 1974 Canadian built Contessa 26 (JJ Taylor hull #79), out of Fair Haven YC, Fair Haven, NY, USA! She's a single-handed veteran of Maui-Vic with her PO. Now sailing the salt, and shark-free, waters of Lake Ontario! Thank you.
I really love Drake - such a drop of sunshine on a cloudy day.
Man that curry looked good ! Is it available as take-away? 🤔😁
Ha! I'll let Éanna know that his services have been requested! -M
Oh what a great episode form the good old days before lock down! I always admire the small boats that make great voyages and their Skippers of course! Big boats serving dinner for 9 are cool too! Hope we can go back to this kind of life soon!
Yes, Drake and I were looking at the dinner party with a bit of longing as well. It isn't often that we have that many aboard, but it's always fun to do so! As for the small boat, Drake has a bit of a crush on small, maneuverable boats like the Contessa and others. Paragon is a beast that safely takes us across oceans, but she's not as much of a day sailer. Take care and stay safe! -M
Thanks seen this come up and thought i would save it for the weekend, like yourselfs i am i lockdown in Scotland. No sailing this year so lots of around the house and garden work getting done. Love the contessa 26 very nice boat shame about the head room. Looked a great night and the curry mmmm, makes you wonder how long before we will be able to do thing like that again. Stay safe ⛵👍🏻🏴👏
Great episode! as a smallboat owner and sailor, always like your content featuring minimalist cruisers/ adventurers. Westsails for life !
Thank you very much!
Westsails are amazing. I am doing a circumnavigation in a CAL34 but would never dream of heading to northern waters in my boat. Only in a Westsail.
Love it! What more do you need? 😎
edit: though I'm sure they didn't mind the headroom, curry and atmosphere on Paragon...
Indeed...this little boat will take you around the world! -M
When Air was playing in the background at 18:27 , I had to pause to see if it was my internet radio or on here.
Good call! One of the side effects of filming so much is that we rarely have our music playing in the background to avoid copyright strikes. However, sometimes a song or two slips in. (✿◠‿◠) Of course, I've always got something blasting in my headphones... -M
@@drakeParagon Good tune though.
I've recently learned a certain song is being blocked a lot, not by the artist who wrote it or their record company, but by some schlub who sampled a portion of the very beginning of the song. Arguing it with YT is liable to get your whole channel blocked. Guessing the sampler's label and Google are tied somehow.
Nice to see such great friendships begin, enjoy and be safe.🍀
It really is nice, and we've kept in touch which is also lovely. There is something so wonderful about meeting up with the people we've met over the years of sailing. Always nice to see a familiar face in a new harbour. -M
Very interesting video. The Contessa 26 is certainly an interesting boat. Not a model one would think as ideal for circumnavigation. I’ve also read Maiden Voyage by Tania Aebi. As you recall she had lots of problems with her boat in the beginning. But I don’t know if there’s another 26’ boat out there with it’s proven pedigree.
I was most impressed by your ability to host all those folks for dinner!
I understand that you are in Scotland at this time. I was watching a travel video on Scotland and the canal looked interesting as did the towns and countryside. I think it would be a great place to explore.
Take care and I look forward to your next video.
Your party looked like so much fun, such nice guests! I know these videos are not in real time so I'm wondering where and how you are doing during this Corona crisis? I hope you are safe and well...steady on mateys.
Several people have asked where we are during the coronavirus pandemic. Currently Paragon is docked in the north of Scotland where we spent the winter sheltered from the rather vicious storms that roll through this part of the world during that time.
Our plans had been to sail to the Faroe Islands at the end of April and then on the Svalbard for the summer. After that we hoped to spend the winter in Norway where Paragon would see some real snow for the first time since we’ve been aboard.
Alas, at present these plans are all on hold. All countries around us have closed their borders, and all harbours within Scotland are only open for essential traffic such as ferries, cargo, and fishing boats.
So we wait. We are unable to move, but that does not mean we are not being productive. There are many projects aboard Paragon, both large and small, and we also have some exciting episodes to edit.
It appears the most important thing we can do to help during this time is to self-isolate and try to stay healthy, and so that is what we are doing. We hope everyone is staying safe and healthy as well.
Take care,
Drake & Monique
Nice 👍
contessa 26 looks to be a beautiful lil boat for one...simply wow
Yep well travelled and inspiration for contessa 32 and Sadler yachts , derived from folk boats scuttlebut is the reckels 66 is the heater to dispel condensation and you can cook your chips on it.rock on man curry!
That Contessa is a classic. I wish they would make boats like that again. However it would never sell as boats 34 feet and over is what is wanted by most recreational sailors today.
What can I say .... another great one , thank,you
Glad you enjoyed it! (✿◠‿◠) ⚓-Monique
Sailing Wind Rover is a channel about a Contessa 26 circumnavigation. 👍
I looking forward to his voyage, but he cancelled it after his accident in Atlantic.
It is, but it won't be a circumnavigation I'm afraid :/
@@styx85 oh, that's too bad.
@@Sciolist oh, did not know about that.
Sad.
Thanks for the suggestion and I'll definitely check out his channel. I am interested in the layout of the boat. There are three for sale right now on yachtworld, and the interior is quite different between them. Always interesting to me how the inside of the same hull can vary so much. -M
I think Éanna must be the best crew ever! The dinner party on Paragon looked like so much fun. And I loved seeing the Contessa 26. Thank you.
I would really love to find info on how to build a butterfly hatch for my friends contessa 26 if you are able to help, thanks
Ty so much. Great. Does it get any better?
Great episode sharing a curry and introducing fellow boaters together real gentleman's behaviour well done thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching
No toilet?
I didn't ask, but I assume they just use a bucket like Mads Bo Falk on s/v Mathilde - ruclips.net/video/TCZ9yrzoBqU/видео.html
We need to know how you wired those speakers with a switch!!
Have you thought about visit the archipelago of Stockholm? The archipelago of Stockholm, Åland and Turku-Åbo is amazing, unique. You can only find similar archipelago in Chile! Maybe this summer? I will travel through this amazing nature this summer, again. Keep on the good work on your videos 👍
I would love to sail Sweden someday!
What a pose. Dynamic
Hey, hey, hey! Zucchini or Courgette, it's all good! No need to insult anybody's mother!
HA! You got it! :) Hab SoSlI' Quch!
@@drakeParagon LOL I'm 1/4 Klingon....
Absolutely wonderful ✌I have to admit you never know what the tide will bring in ! All the best from Canada Best G
Brilliant, glad you enjoyed! Very much looking forward to returning to Canada one day aboard Paragon...looking forward to showing Drake some of the places where I lived. Take care! -M
another great vid. What a fine evening you had. Stay safe.
Thanks, you too!
nice vlog 👍🏼⚓️ keep going on and up 👍🏼😀watching you from kuwait 😁
Thank you! Will do!
Suddenly breaks into Klingon. This made my day.
Great tour of the boat. You are meeting some awesome people.
We met *such* lovely people in Greenland, both on land and on boats. Looking forward to returning one day for sure! -M
:)
There actually was a little bit in there about a Contessa 26
Wish it could have been more. What a great boat. Hope you enjoyed the tour and the party.
😊
I'm getting real close to unsubbing. 5 weeks since a normal paragon based episode!
Hey Neon,
Meeting people is one of the main reasons we are voyaging all over the world. Telling our story, and the stories of the interesting people we meet along the way, is what this channel is about. At this point we’ve published the in depth interviews of over 30 people, and it was a honour to interview every single one of them. We also have at least another 12 interviews that we’ve completed filming that we can’t wait to start editing soon.
So as you can see, making interviews is a part of what defines us. It’s a part of our DNA. They are all DrakeParagon episodes. We feel that these interviews are our little contribution to the cruising community and are something that we will always strive to do.
There is so much coming up including a lot of sailing aboard Paragon, in depth reviews of our favourite sailing gear, experiencing new cultures and, most importantly, meeting a lot of wonderful people. We would love for you to continue to join us on this adventure.
We hope you are well and staying healthy in these strange times. Please take care and be safe,
Drake and Mo
@@drakeParagon Of course, I get that. It's not the interviews I object to. It's the number. 5 weeks of the same thing is not good entertainment. Break it up. Or Include crew stuff. To be honest, it starts to feel like a guest that just won't go home by the 2nd interview.
@@NeonsStyleHD Hi Neon, Thanks for the feedback. But I’d just like to note that we worked really hard to publish that interview and boat tour series in just 2 weeks, not 5 (March 25, March 29, April 5, Mar 8). It was quite a massive undertaking for us, and I’m really proud of the end product. Take care.
@@drakeParagon Stay Safe.
@@drakeParagon I stand corrected on the tming. Still, 5 episodes is just too much. I do understand how you feel. Jeez, you guys get so isolated, and you meet a friendly face in the same situation and you just want to know everything. However most of us are not in that situation. 1 or 2 episodes would be fine, but 5 jeez. It's too much. If you included some of your usual footage, of you and your crew in them, it might not feel so overwhelming. After all; we come to your channel to watch YOU and your Crew. Not strangers. No need to reply. Anyway, stay safe. We're all in isolation boat today.
What is the Swedish boat on your starboard?
Our good friends Ola and Carolina on s/v Relax! :) Their boat is a Linjett 35, and Ola made it all by himself. I hope you enjoy our full interview and boat tour Here: -> ruclips.net/p/PLOhEGypVYJG1B2RmgY8Fm11D4ybhHHSu5
:)
That is a real sailor
Hi Drake and Monique, I so envy you for the Contessa boat that you own.
I only learned about CO because a schoolmate of mine in the Philippines posted about the launch of their new build at Jeremy Rogers in England, where she works at. I am building a Meaban 23’ (Vivier Designed) and so it caught my interest. It turns out that the son of Jeremy, Kit Rogers revived the company (but you probably know all about this)
So I am researching more about COs and came upon your videos.
Cheers
Only realized later that the CO was just a boat you were featuring. My mistake. Sorry.
Just found your channel, fascinating, new sub.
Welcome aboard!
Thanks for another great video
Thanks for watching!
18:30 looks so cozy...
Thank you, it *was* quite lovely with the oil lamp burning and all of our guests hanging out. I find our Alpenglow lights also cast a nice, soft light that makes the boat feel very cozy at night. Cheers ⚓-Monique
Great video! Thank you for taking the time to create it:)
Glad you enjoyed it! :)
Con esa traducción me entero de la mitad...
Hola. ¿Tienes una pregunta que pueda responder? Solo puedo usar el traductor de Google. - Drake
translate.google.co.uk
With this traduction, I nota understan. Sorry from my English...
Lo siento, no hablo español... pero tal vez podamos usar googletranslate. :) Si tiene alguna pregunta para nosotros. intenta usar translate.google.co.uk
Hey, cool video. I have the same stove on my iain oughtred wee seal
Very cool!
just dig through my boat no problems lol
sailors are definitely nicer than land lovers
Isn't it hilarious! I don't think I've ever gone into someone's house, especially someone I've just met, and gone through every room while opening drawers and closets to peek inside. Heh, I'm tempted to do that just to see the reaction. (✿◠‿◠) I do love that about sailors though. How they're so excited to show you their boat and various upgrades and fixes, and in turn they want to see your boat and what you've done. A very cool world to be a part of indeed. Take care and stay healthy! ⚓-Monique