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Join me for an exclusive tour of my Gib Sea 402 sailboat in my latest video! Taking advantage of the visit from my son Ryan and grandson Eli from Tokyo, I decided to showcase the Wahine and give you a glimpse inside. After the boat tour, enjoy some fun mom...

Woa, two storms back to back but in between, managed to have a fun and significant weekend with friends, the Haldane Men.. Thanks to Matt Pride for your ever-ready sense of adventure and brilliant guidance. Check out the new Channel: Cruising Japan in ...

Having decided to focus on coastal cruising for the foreseeable future and not a solo crossing of the Pacific, I am trying to adapt myself and Wahine to the new plan. Three changes have taken the lion's share of my attention. Check out the new Channel:...

My Brother Brent comes to Japan to officiate at my son`s wedding and then joins me for a few days in Amami. We are hosted by Matt Pride, Uken`s man of adventure and I am reminded how my brother is at home at home in the water. If you are a never-too-late...

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...

I`m hungry and I cannot get back on my boat! The Tidal variation is only two meters, but I leave enough slack in the lines to accommodate fluctuations. Which is fine, except when the winds pick up when I go shopping for supper. It is also high tide, so ...

We're finally back in the water! Whew...what a journey! But it hasn't been all bad. There is definitely a silver lining to behold, and it sure feels good to be able to take Wahine back into open water.

Another setback that was a big surprise! This could keep me out of the water and prevent me from practicing my sailing for weeks. Such is the life of boat ownership. The good news... I'm learning more about the boat each day. I've jotted down my thoughts ...

I had only owned her for one month when we had to pull her out of the water for one month. I was stuck sleeping in my car. Finally, she's back in her berth. But will she be there for long...? Thank you to the Keel Club Founding Members: Harry A. Hill / B...

I could not believe it. I had only just bought Wahine a few weeks before and my gear box went. The realities of being a boat owner I suppose. This was just the start of a series of setbacks. Can I keep going. www.pacificsolo.com Keel Club Founding Me...