Swan 48 Bella Luna tour and sailing adventure series - Page 2

drakeParagon · #11 05-09-2012

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Originally Posted by smackdaddy

Great video Drake. You do a really good job on these tours; pointing everything out, looking inside all the compartments, etc.

Love it!

Thank you Smackdaddy! We're thrilled that people around the world are enjoying our cruising life videos, and we really appreciate any feedback that gives us insight into how to improve on them. We're preparing to produce some really big voyage documentaries, interviews, boat tours and more coming up soon!

Happy sailing,

Drake and Monique
s/v 'Paragon' (Westsail 42)
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drakeParagon · #12 05-10-2012

Here's part 2 of 'Sailing Swan 48 Bella Luna from Georgia to Saint Martin' - Episode 2: Cabin Tour.

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drakeParagon · #13 05-17-2012

Part 3 of 'Sailing Swan 48 Bella Luna from Georgia to Saint Martin' - Episode 3: Pushing off for Tortola.

3. Pushing off from Savannah, GA - Swan 48 Bella Luna - YouTube

As always, I would love to hear what people think of the episode. Any suggestions for how I could have made it more interesting, informative, etc? Much appreciated. Happy sailing! DrakeParagon

eherlihy · #14 05-17-2012

3 great videos!!!

Drake, I like your perspective, and I especially like hearing from Monique. While you have experience, you are not jaded. And, Monique is a first timer (all of us had our first time once

) and I can see her carefully checked enthusiasm/caution.

This makes a good intro, and makes open ocean sailing sound do-able. (now If I could only find a Swan 48...)

Thank you for taking us along!

jackdale · #15 05-17-2012

I am sharing some of these with my Maui to Victoria delivery crew.

Thanks

Jack

drakeParagon · #16 05-24-2012

Hi everyone,

I just posted Episode 4 of 'Sailing Swan 48 Bella Luna from Georgia to Tortola'

Swan 48 'Bella Luna' starts her 1,500 nautical mile voyage to Tortola with captain AJ Smith and crew Drake Roberts and Monique Davis aboard. While sailing at 10 knots with just a mainsail, they enter the Gulf stream.

4. 1,500 miles to Tortola, Part 1 - Swan 48 Bella Luna - YouTube

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

smackdaddy · #17 05-24-2012

Great episode Drake! I noticed in the credits that Monique is selecting some of the music. Tell her she did a great job. I actually noticed how well things fit together during that sunset sequence. The editing, music, etc. is just getting better and better.

Keep it comin' brotha!

momoparagon · #18 05-24-2012

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Originally Posted by smackdaddy

Great episode Drake! I noticed in the credits that Monique is selecting some of the music. Tell her she did a great job. I actually noticed how well things fit together during that sunset sequence. The editing, music, etc. is just getting better and better.

Keep it comin' brotha!

Thank you smackdaddy. I have thoroughly enjoyed getting more involved in the whole process, but definitely love the musical aspect best. I also have drake to thank for his wonderful placement...he really makes the musical accompaniment shine.

As always, thanks for the lovely comments and we look forward to posting more videos. <--- mainly because this means we've been going on more adventures! I can't wait!

Monique
s/v Paragon

drakeParagon · #19 05-24-2012

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Originally Posted by smackdaddy

Great episode Drake! I noticed in the credits that Monique is selecting some of the music. Tell her she did a great job. I actually noticed how well things fit together during that sunset sequence. The editing, music, etc. is just getting better and better.

Keep it comin' brotha!

Hi Smackdaddy, Thanks! Monique is awesome at choosing the best music! Many times I've chosen music that I thought was perfect, only to later be humbled when Mo found other music that fit the video 1000 times better. We really appreciate the feedback!

Drake

eherlihy · #20 05-25-2012

Another great video!

Why did Captain AJ not yet pop the jib?