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Making Landfall in Greenland
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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 .. show full overview
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First Day in Greenland
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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 .. show full overview
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Our First Friend in Greenland
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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.
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Herman and the Explorer of Sweden
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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.
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In Case of Emergency
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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 .. show full overview
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The Airport in Paamiut, Greenland
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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 .. show full overview
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A Conversation About Greenland
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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 .. show full overview
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A Danish Ship Carpenter Retires in Greenland
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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!
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Crash Landing!
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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.
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Around the World in 8 Years
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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 .. show full overview
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Hallberg-Rassy 39 Boat Tour
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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.
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Éanna is Greenlandic
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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. .. show full overview
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A Glimpse of Life in Greenland
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Our Interview with Helga from Paamiut, Greenland.
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Opening Up A Discussion
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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 .. show full overview
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Party on Paragon
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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 .. show full overview
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This Is Why We Go Cruising
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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 .. show full overview
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Sailing Down the Coast of Greenland: The Beginning
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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 .. show full overview
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That's Not An Island, That's An Iceberg!
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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?) .. show full overview
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Iceberg Hunter
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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.
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The 15,000 Year Old Cocktail
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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 .. show full overview
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Sailing Bucket List
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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? .. show full overview
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A Harrowing Docking
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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?
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Trapped
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A remote fjord, a gusting wind, and no way to leave...what to do?
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Greenland is Not for Sale. (The Most Remote Town)
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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.
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Don't Go To Greenland Without This ONE Thing!
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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.
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The Greenland ICW
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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 .. show full overview
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Mast Failure
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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 .. show full overview
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Killer Fish
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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.
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Shipwrecked on a Deserted Island
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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 .. show full overview
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Sailing Blind in the Fog
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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 .. show full overview
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Winter in August
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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.
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Fresh Bread On A Sailboat
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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! .. show full overview
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Critical Sailboat Rig Repair in Greenland
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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 .. show full overview
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We Almost Lost the Mast
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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.
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Qaqortoq Greenland
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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?
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Hammerhead 54 - John Barry s/v Avalanche Interview & Boat Tour, Part 1
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Part 1 of a boat tour and interview with John Barry III of s/v Avalanche, a Hammerhead 54 racing and cruising trimaran.
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Hammerhead 54 - John Barry s/v Avalanche Interview & Boat Tour, Part 2
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We see more of this amazing trimaran and get some insight in to why Avalanche was towed into port.
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Hammerhead 54 - John Barry s/v Avalanche Interview & Boat Tour, Part 3
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Our interview with John Barry continues as we learn about his early sailing, why he stopped racing, and why he loves multi-hulled boats.
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Hammerhead 54 Deck Tour & Interview - John Barry s/v Avalanche, Part 4
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We tour the outside of the Hammerhead 54 and hear about some incredible speeds. *Hint - it's not what you think!
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Hammerhead 54 Tour & Interview - John Barry s/v Avalanche, Part 5
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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!
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Exploring an Underground Peat Hut in Qaqortoq, Greenland
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Exploring an underground Peat Hut in Qaqortoq, Greenland.
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Moving to Greenland with Trotsky the Flying Wonder Dog
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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.
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Narsaq, Greenland: Life, Language, and Tiny Homes!
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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 .. show full overview
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Special Delivery from the USA to Greenland
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A friend from Paamiut comes through with a special delivery...all the way from America!
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Running Out of Propane in Greenland
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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 .. show full overview
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Changing the Oil on a Perkins 4-236 Diesel Engine
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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 .. show full overview
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The Best Arctic Tour Guide
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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
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Greenlandic Football Championship
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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 .. show full overview
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The Scary Beautiful Fjord in Greenland
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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...
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Iceberg Dead Ahead!
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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...
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Swept Away By The Current
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It's time for some Hot Springs in Greenland! Then later one careless decision can lead to disaster...or not.
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Summer in Greenland or Winter in the Caribbean
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What would you choose...a summer in Greenland or a winter in the Caribbean?
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An Engine on an Iceberg
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Knock knock. Who's there? Iceberg. Iceberg who? Nope...just an iceberg.
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Ola & Caroline s/v Relax Interview and Boat Tour: Part 2
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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!
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Ola & Caroline s/v Relax Interview and Boat Tour: Part 3
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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 .. show full overview
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Ola & Caroline s/v Relax Interview and Boat Tour: Part 4
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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 .. show full overview
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A Contessa 26 in Greenland
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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 .. show full overview
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Always Have a Plan B
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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?
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Sail to Iceland or Ireland?
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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 .. show full overview
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Sailing Through Prince Christian Sound - The Most Majestic Fjord in Greenland
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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, .. show full overview
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A Calving Glacier in Prince Christian Sound, Greenland
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A beautiful fjord, a calving glacier, and a difficult decision that could affect our entire trip!
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Ola & Caroline s/v Relax Interview and Boat Tour: Part 1
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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.