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Hearing the words "remote island Japan" is one thing. Seeing it in person is another. And having the opportunity to sail through its clear, blue waters? That's a dream come true. In this episode, I sail to my third port on this unique Island called Amami....

Following my two rather sorrowful Videos earlier this year, and after much reflection and consultation with my advisors and sponsors, I have decided to keep Wahine and focus for the time being on exploring Japan from the sea. The goal of solo sailing acr...

It took two years and three attempts, and I finally arrived in the deep inlet of Uken; I was welcomed by my mate Matt Pride and the Mayor. Also, I made new friends: Mitsu and his colleague Kenchan. Also, It was Shintaro`s final days with me on board Wahi...

I was without an engine, and a sudden storm was blowing me toward an active volcano, I could take refuge on a tiny island with only 59 residents. For three days, I enjoyed the rugged beauty of the island, the hot springs, and the kindness of the locals. ...

Part two of my passage from Oita to Amami. Having spent a week in Abaratsu ( Nichinan), first by the Ghost Ship and then at the wonderful Calm Lanai Harbor, we set off for Tanegashima, Japan`s Cape Canaveral. Shin Taro, who helped me install the new alte...

Oita to Amami Part One. After a month of questioning my boat and then myself, I set my eyes on finally reaching Amami Oshima. It is the island near Okinawa I set out to sail to two years ago today ( March 4th). I diverted to Mei Prefecture because of a b...

If you're feeling lost and drained, you are not alone. ! In this video, I'm sharing my crisis of confidence and the process I am going through. If you are a never-too-later like me check out the free resources at http://bit.ly/3w9OpUJ To Track Wahine p...

In this video, I`ll show you how I installed a Xantrex Inverter. Thanks to Xantrex, we can keep our power running in bad weather conditions! If you're having trouble with your power or you're just looking for a new inverter, be sure to check out this vide...

I have no regrets about buying Wahine four years ago, She has been my home on the water, classroom, studio, laboratory, think tank, and refuge. We have sailed over 3000 kilometers visiting over 60 ports. It has been a pure delight to see much of the sa...

Happy Holidays everyone. Thanks for watching. How was your 2022? Mine kinda went like this Winter: Troublesome ( Accident at Sea and Health issues) Spring: Positive ( Filmed the Pilot with History Channel and completed a circumnavigation of Kyushu) Summer:...

I set out for my third attempt in two years to go to Amami. I wanted to use it as a training voyage so I invited two experienced mariners to join me. But our weather window was slim further complicated by an unforeseen electrical problem. In the end, th...

Island hopping The Greek islands, Sailing from Kefalonia to Ithaka, then to Lefkada, climbing our sailboat mast and boat maintenance dramas.