I asked 13 sailors at Annapolis how to realise a dream and THIS is what they said.
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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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In this video, I asked 13 sailors and Youtubers at the Annapolis boat show what tips they have for people who want to realize a dream. The results? Incredible advice!
And I recently updated my own Top Ten Tips for realizing a dream.
Thanks to the following Sailing Channels and Exhibitors:
@marinapuertobahia5220 @Ugowear @windtherapy2365 @SailingSisu @OddLifeCrafting @thelastpirate @OnboardLifestyle @david_shih @ExpeditionEvans @RyanSophieSailing @PrecisionSailLoftVictoria @SailingZephyr @Sailing.Artemis @Hydrovane @BeauAndBrandy @SailingLifeonJupiter @panamaposse @Annapolis Sail and Power Squadron
@DistantShoresTV @SailingCAVU @SailingSisu @OutChasingStars @SpearItAnimal @ParlayRevival
And a shout out to @OutChasingStars who offered a great tip that somehow escaped the editing process. They have circumnavigated the world and have much wisdom and insight to share and they echoed what others said. .. “Just do it. . the hardest part is just leaving the dock”.
#solosailor #annapolis #toptips
If you are a never-too-later like me check out the free resources at www.nevertoolateacademy.com
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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)
Drone footage is provided by Tyler Walkey from Sailing Ramona (https://www.youtube.com/c/sailingramona) and Awa Drone (https://www.youtube.com/awadrone)
I asked 13 sailors at Annapolis how to realise a dream and THIS is what they said. Locations
- Annapolis (38.9784453,-76.4921829)
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