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There are 6852 Islands in Japan have been on a three-year sailing expedition around Japan exploring them. Setting out from Tokyo I originally aimed for Okinawa as a stress test to see if my boat and I were ready to cross the Pacific solo. We failed! The...

Living on a sailboat comes with its own set of challenges. In this episode, titled "Tender Troubles: Will I reach the shore or sink?" I share my experience with the Joycraft Dingy. I'll admit, I take full responsibility for its unexpected and sudden deflat...

Join me on my latest Pacific Solo adventure, where I faced a life-threatening situation when I developed blood clots. . In this video, I share the intense moments of returning to my boat after a hospital stay, only to find that my leg condition worsened. ...

Amidst the serene beauty of Paradise, where the azure Pacific meets lush forests, I have encountered kindred spirits on their quest for a unique existence. Allow me to introduce you to Martin and Chiharu, a dynamic duo embarking on a journey of a lifetime ...

One thing is for sure, life has its surprises. #paradise #sailing #adventure Check out the new Channel: Cruising Japan in a Sailboat, as I will gradually post the coordinates and tips for the 60-plus ports I have moored so far. Nothing splashy, just ...

I sailed to Last Paradise Beach once before. It was a fleeting visit. I knew in my heart that I had to return. Today, I left port alone, but with a purpose. I'm about to rendezvous with Tao, a self-appointed guardian of Last Paradise Beach. Tao, along w...

As I return to my sailboat, named Wahine, a Gib Sea 402, moored in the middle of a deep inlet on the remote island of Amami, I can't help but feel a sense of trepidation. For the first time ever, I feared for her safety as Typhoon Kahnun lingered over the ...

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...