Cruising Japan: pros and cons #solosailor #japanexpert #giveaway
Japan Solo
Lowell Sheppard: The 71-year-old 'Never Too Later' who traded life in Tokyo for a solo odyssey, transitioning from Pacific ambitions to the Japan Solo longevity project.
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Interested in cruising Japan?
You won’t want to miss hearing what Kirk Patterson has to say. Learning to sail later in life, Kirk sailed solo across the Pacific from Canada to Japan and proceed to be the first foreigner to circumnavigate Japan. He now runs Konpira Consulting www.konpira-consulting.com assisting those wanting to cruise Japan. He is also the agent for Hyrdovane in Japan. Kirk is a trusted advisor and friend to many.
note: the audio gets better . . still learning how to do all this
Time Stamps
0:05 Intro
2:54 Sailing the Pacific Northwest
6:27 Hawaii
8:26 Tips for a Solo Sailor
15:44 Cruising Japan / Positives
18:25 Cruising Japan / Negatives
21:37 Mooring in Japan
26:47 Help for incoming Cruisers
30:31 Sage Advice
32:45 Giveaway
Oh, and if you want a free copy of my book, NEVER TOO LATE, simply say yes in the comment box. I still have a few to give away.
If you are a never-too-later like me please visit www.nevertoolateacademy.com and check out the community and the resources.
These videos are made possible by my Patrons: Trevor Webster, Steve Houck, Johny Gwin, Michael Coombs, Kats Honda, Michael Borgmann, Robin Mah, John King, J29BlackJack, Sumie and William Zies, David LaHeist, Claude Strobbe, Bruce McCaughan, Jeffrey Behr,
Thanks to all those making this voyage possible:
Keel Club Founding Members: Harry A. Hill / BetterU / Tokyo Supercars
And all my sponsors:
Premium Sponsors: UFC GYM Japan and GRHH
Tier One: Westlund Group, mackfilm LTD, Tokyo Super Cars, Foodsaver & VERSA
Tier Two: Dormeo, Merlin Solar. Upternes
Tier 3: GDI Communications, Rob Claar, The Aussies
Tier 4: Mike Alfant, Jim Weisser, Doug Hymas, Ted Carlson, Steve Houck,
and partial Sponsorship Satcom Global ( Iridium 9575) and DICS (Liferaft)
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