Swan 48 Bella Luna NARC Rally Nightmare interview, tour and sailing adventure videos

[drakeParagon]

Hi everyone,

I recently interviewed Captain AJ Smith of Swan 48 'Bella Luna' which sailed in the 2011
NARC Rally. Bella Luna was just off of Bermuda when they had to turn back to the
states because of tropical storm Sean.

My girlfriend Monique and I then spent 2 weeks crewing aboard a 'Bella Luna' on a
1,500 nautical mile offshore delivery from Savannah, Georgia to Saint Martin.

I've produced videos of the interview, a tour of this Swan 48's deck and interior, and a
documentary of our sailing adventure for your enjoyment!

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...9&feature=plcp

I would love to hear what anyone thinks of them, and would especially appreciate any
suggestions on how I can improve on these kinds of interview and sailing voyage documentary videos for future episodes.

Thanks! Happy sailing,

DrakeParagon

[drakeParagon]

Hi guys,

I just posted the next episode of 'Sailing Swan48 Bella Luna from Georgia to Saint
Martin.' - Episode 5: 1,500 miles to Tortola, Days 2-3

Swan 48 'Bella Luna' continues her 1,500 nautical mile voyage to Tortola with captain AJ Smith and crew Drake Roberts and Monique Davis aboard. They enjoy their first dinner at sea, try to catch a fish, and discuss the importance of sunscreen at sea. They get a little spooked in the Bermuda triangle when they see something mysterious underneath the surface of the water. On their 3rd day at sea they are then joined by a pod of dolphins riding their bow wave.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xX5WJ...0&feature=plcp

I hope it's interesting and would love to hear what anyone thinks of the video.
I'd especially appreciate any comments or suggestions for making this or future videos more interesting, exciting, educational, or better in any way.

Thanks!

Happy sailing,

DrakeParagon

[drakeParagon]

Episode 6. Days 3-4

Drake hand steers by watching the tell tales and windex. Monique and Drake discuss how to determine if you're on a collision course. Captain AJ demonstrates how to tie a variety of knots.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcFYX1WjoGA

I hope it's interesting and would really love to hear what anyone thinks of the video. I'd especially appreciate any comments or suggestions for making this or future videos more interesting, exciting, educational, or better in any way.

Thanks!

Happy sailing,

DrakeParagon

[drakeParagon]

video: Swan 48 Bella Luna offshore voyage - goPro Kitecam!

Hi everyone,

Here's the next episode of 'Sailing Swan 48 Bella Luna 1,500 nautical miles from Georgia to Saint Martin'

Days 5-6 - They see the most amazing sunset and sunrise, and use a goPro kite camera to shoot footage of the sailboat from the sky!

http://youtu.be/Zq_GMVNPflM

As always, we really appreciate any comments or suggestions for making our videos more interesting, exciting, educational, or better in any way.

Thanks!

Happy sailing,

DrakeParagon

[drakeParagon]

video: Swan 48 Bella Luna offshore voyage - hove to in a squall

Hi everyone,

Here's the next episode of 'Sailing Swan 48 Bella Luna 1,500 nautical miles from Georgia to Saint Martin'

Days 7-8 As Mo's seasickness worsens, they encounter a squall and heave to.

http://youtu.be/Qtx2iVAa594

Happy sailing,

DrakeParagon