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After years of preparation and months of sailing we have arrived in Greenland! It's all new as we take our very first steps in this unknown land and explore the town of Paamiut. Of course, just when we're settling in for the night we get a knock on the hull. Join us to see what happens next!

After sailing through the North Atlantic, we've made landfall in Greenland and now it's time to explore. It's our first full day in Paamiut, a town unknown to us, and everything is different and new...luckily we get a little help from a new friend to show us the ropes. Join us as we check out the town and possibly find the most expensive box of wine yet!

We had been in Paamiut for a couple of days and still had yet to meet anyone from the town. That would all change with a knock on Paragon's hull.

The crew of Paragon gets a Greenlandic language lesson from a local fisherman, and then meets up with a Swedish research sailing vessel on a mission to find the first boat to sail the Northeast Passage.

What do you do if you're hiking in the wilds of Greenland by yourself and something goes wrong? Éanna knows and is prepared, but the big question is...SHOULD HE FIGHT A RAVEN??? And Drake and Mo meet some locals with the help of our Phantom drone Harry.

With no roads connecting towns, airports can be the blood line of Greenland by helping to connect different areas and allowing people to travel. We met Niels, one of the managers of the airport, and he offered to give us a tour of this remote, but highly efficient, airport. Join us as we look a bit deeper in to the infrastructure of Paamiut, Greenland.

When we sailed to Greenland we knew very little about the country despite doing much research. However, our new friends at the airport in Paamiut sat down with us and took the time to talk about their experiences growing up in this remote Arctic county.

A typical day in Paamiut is anything but when everything is new. Eanna and Drake meet up with a local resident and we get some answers to the question: what can you buy at the local shop in town? More than you might think!

A blue sky day takes a turn, or should I say takes a dive, and leaves the crew scrambling to find Harry, and an unexpected visitor leaves Èanna and Mo on edge.

For us, cruising is not just about the sailing or the places we visit, but very much about the people we meet along the way. Jan was one of the first people we met in Paamiut and was a great help during our first days in Greenland. Little did we know of the great adventure he had been on...

We continue our talk with Jan about his extensive sailing and some of his favourite things to keep aboard, and end with a quick tour of his Hallberg-Rassy 39.

Knock knock! Who's there? Amos. Amos who? Amos-quito! And so this is how it goes in Greenland. Blue skies, striking landscapes, friendly people, and friendlier mosquitos! They. are. everywhere! And Erik introduces us to his good friends where Eanna gets a chance to check out the national dress of Greenland. If he's not careful he might just end up at a church dressed like that!

Our Interview with Helga from Paamiut, Greenland.

Being exposed to new cultures makes us think about our own experiences growing up and how we live...both what is similar and what is different. It makes us think, and grow, and often change our perspective as we're introduced to new ideas. Another day in Paamiut brings new friends and more illuminating conversations.

The longer we stay in Paamiut the harder it is to leave, especially as we meet more and more people in town. What a change from the first day we arrived! Walking down the street we're greeted by people and, thanks to Éanna and his new friends, we starting to learn a bit of Greenlandic. We've settled down, but it's almost time to go...just one more night and then we leave in the morning.

Why did we sail all the way to Greenland? Was it to see an iceberg? Grab a cool photo of a whale or maybe a musk ox? How about filming some striking landscapes? Nope. For us, it's all about the people. Meeting people, connecting with them and, hopefully, becoming friends. Letting them in to our lives and taking the time to find out about their world. We love exploring the wilds that nature has to offer, but the people of Paamiut touched our hearts. To us...that is everything.

We had no idea that when we sailed in to Paamiut, Greenland that we would be welcomed so warmly, however the time has come to continue our journey south. With blue skies and calm conditions it looks as though we'll have a relaxing day...or will we? A couple of icebergs might beg to differ!

It's our first sail since arriving in Greenland and it's a challenge right from the start. Rolly conditions coupled with Ice Of Unusual Size or IOUS (Princess Bride anyone...anyone?) keep us on edge. Then comes the fog. Now we just need to keep clear of that island coming up except...wait! There's no island on the chart!

You're sailing along and suddenly there's a dot on the radar. Then another and another...and suddenly the screen is filled. You look around and all you see if fog. And suddenly you know the ice is coming.

Sailing off the coat of Greenland is no joke and it's tense aboard Paragon as we sail through an iceberg field. There's ice off the bow, ice on either side, ice off the stern, ice in...OUR GLASSES?!? What do you do when you reach your first anchorage? Why, celebrate in true Greenlandic style! Cheers!

We've experienced a lot of firsts while sailing in Greenland. First cocktail with ice from a glacier, first anchorage, first iceberg...wait, what? We've seen icebergs before, you say? We've never seen an iceberg like this one...wait until you see what happens!

An unknown harbour, metal buoys floating at sharp angles, rocks on one side and a cliff on the other...what did we get ourselves in to?

A remote fjord, a gusting wind, and no way to leave...what to do?

It is a town on the edge of the world...what will we find? If you enjoyed this video, then give it a thumbs up, make a comment, share it, or support this documentary on Patreon or via Paypal with the links below.

If you're sailing to Greenland, don't forget to take this one thing! If you enjoyed this video, then give it a thumbs up, make a comment, share it, or support this documentary on Patreon or via Paypal with the links below.

Sailing the fjords of Greenland has a lot more in common with the US east coast than we thought...well, except for those pointy bits of ice! If you enjoyed this video, then give it a thumbs up, make a comment, share it, or support this documentary on Patreon or via Paypal with the links below.

It's a nail-biting day with a nasty surprise waiting for us on the mast, and a large rock in an anchorage...what next?!? If you enjoyed this video, then give it a thumbs up, make a comment, share it, or support this documentary on Patreon or via Paypal with the links below.

A remote anchorage, a calm night, and a fishing pole...what could go wrong? If you enjoyed this video, then give it a thumbs up, make a comment, share it, or support this documentary on Patreon or via Paypal with the links below.

What would you do if your ship went down in such a remote place. We explore our new surroundings on this isolated island. If you enjoyed this video, then give it a thumbs up, make a comment, share it, or support this documentary on Patreon or via Paypal with the links below.

Full speed ahead into the murky grey...what it's like to sail around icebergs in the fog in Greenland! If you enjoyed this video, then give it a thumbs up, make a comment, share it, or support this documentary on Patreon or via Paypal with the links below.

It's the beginning of August and time for bikinis, um, I mean down jackets? If you enjoyed this video, then give it a thumbs up, make a comment, share it, or support this documentary on Patreon or via Paypal with the links below.

A long day sailing around icebergs in the fjords of Greenland ending in an unknown harbour where we are unsure if we will even find a place to dock calls for...some FRESHLY MADE BREAD! If you enjoyed this video, then give it a thumbs up, make a comment, share it, or support this documentary on Patreon or via Paypal with the links below.

A Storm, a blowout, and suddenly a key piece of our sailboat is compromised. Now comes the hard part...finding a place to fix the boat in Greenland when we don't speak the language! If you enjoyed this video, then give it a thumbs up, make a comment, share it, or support this documentary on Patreon or via Paypal with the links below.

Sometimes all it takes for a rig to come down is just one little cotter pin. If you enjoyed this video, then give it a thumbs up, make a comment, share it, or support this documentary on Patreon or via Paypal with the links below.

How much does coffee cost in Qaqortoq, Greenland? How about vegetables? We spend the day exploring before meeting an unexpected visitor. Will Éanna jump ship?

Part 1 of a boat tour and interview with John Barry III of s/v Avalanche, a Hammerhead 54 racing and cruising trimaran.

We see more of this amazing trimaran and get some insight in to why Avalanche was towed into port.

Our interview with John Barry continues as we learn about his early sailing, why he stopped racing, and why he loves multi-hulled boats.

We tour the outside of the Hammerhead 54 and hear about some incredible speeds. *Hint - it's not what you think!

The last in our series with John Barry aboard s/v Avalanche where we hear what he thinks makes good crew and his future plans!

Exploring an underground Peat Hut in Qaqortoq, Greenland.

We meet Paul (and his fabulous dog!) who, along with his wife, moved to Greenland. We join him on a trip to his home to get a peek into the life of an American immigrant in Greenland.

Need a place to write the next great novel? Check out Paul's tiny house that is available to rent. He takes us on a tour of the town and gives insight into the Greenlandic language before taking us on a tour of his home, office, and tiny rental house. The view alone will inspire you!

A friend from Paamiut comes through with a special delivery...all the way from America!

Every day chores (groceries, laundry, and water!) become an adventure when living on a sailboat in unknown places. Today we're running dangerously low on propane for the remainder of our sail through Greenland, and filling it is more difficult than we first imagined!

Paragon, our full keel cruising sailboat, helps us to explore the world in the most amazing ways, but she also requires a lot of attention. Today we turn our attention from Greenland to the boat...and also keep an eye on our crew and those that might lure him away. Ha, just kidding...maybe. ಠ_ಠ

A friend comes aboard to help us get fuel, gives us a tour of Qaqortoq and a peak into the history of his ancestors, and shares a very special part of Greenlandic life

Our sailboat is fueled, watered, and repaired, so it's time to go...or is it!? Our friend Lars convinces us to spend one more day in Qaqortoq to attend the Greenlandic Football Championship! (Soccer for some; you know who you are!) It's such an exciting day that some of our four legged friends want to join in!

It was an amazing visit, but our time in Qaqortoq, Greenland has come to an end. We push off with the intent to sail to some natural hot springs for the night, but some icebergs may have a different plan for us...

We have favourite movies, but the Titanic isn't one of them! With just a few miles to go to our hot springs anchorage in Greenland, we encounter a monster of an iceberg and it's directly in our path. What to do...

It's time for some Hot Springs in Greenland! Then later one careless decision can lead to disaster...or not.

What would you choose...a summer in Greenland or a winter in the Caribbean?

Knock knock. Who's there? Iceberg. Iceberg who? Nope...just an iceberg.

Ola and Caroline, Swedish sailors who built 100% of their Linjett 35 sailboat, talk more about their voyage around the Northern Atlantic and weather routing, fishing, the question of crew, and so much more!

What advice would you give for someone just starting to cruise? What are your future plans? What sort of food do you eat aboard. (I'll give you a hint...some pretty spectacular fishing photos are coming up!) Ola and Caroline answer some final question about life aboard their sail boat before we jump to the boat tour.

Caroline and Ola spent years sailing their first Linjett 35, so when the time came to build the second one they had a lot of great ideas about how to improve the design...both inside and out. Best of all, many of the fixes are super simple and user friendly. KISS: Keep It Simple Sailor!

Go Small. Go Simple. Go Now. Bigger is not always better, especially when it comes to a sailboat. While rafted up to a Swedish boat, Relax, in Nanortalik we meet some sailors from Catalonia and Spain aboard a boat that partly inspired Drake's cruising dreams. Plus we give a peek into some of Paragon's design updates!

It's time for some voyage planning now that the summer is coming to a close. There's just one question...do we go with Plan A or Plan B?

Sailing to unknown places is always made easier with one precious, but hard to come by, thing...local knowledge. Some Faroese mariners take the time to talk with us, and we start voyage planning for our departure from Greenland.Which way should we sail and what's up with the weather?

There are times that we encounter such magnificent places that words simply cannot describe the experience. This is such a place. If you enjoyed this video, then give it a thumbs up, make a comment, share it, or support this documentary on Patreon or via Paypal with the links below.

A beautiful fjord, a calving glacier, and a difficult decision that could affect our entire trip!

Ola and Caroline have spent years circumnavigating the North Atlantic aboard their homemade Linjett 35. We meet up in Greenland for an interview (and boat tour) to hear about the experiences of this amazing boat building couple.