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Navigating the Unexpected and Saying Goodbye! Hawaii to Japan Part 2
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Navigating the Unexpected and Saying Goodbye! Hawaii to Japan Part 2

Embark on a thrilling sailing adventure from Hawaii to Japan, navigating rough seas and facing unexpected trials as a team. Witness poignant farewells to cherished friends in this riveting voyage.
What Happened?  Emergency diversion to Kauai
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What Happened? Emergency diversion to Kauai

Join Tyler, Julia and Lowell on YouTube Live as they share the details of having to make an emergency stop in Kauai during their 35-40 day crossing from Honolulu to Japan. They'll share their story and answer questions from the audience.
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Incredible Sailing Adventure: Hawaii to Japan Part 1
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Incredible Sailing Adventure: Hawaii to Japan Part 1

Join Tyler, Julia and I on board an Ingrid 38, on an epic voyage as we sail from Hawaii to Japan, a journey spanning 35-40 days across the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. Follow our adventures on YouTube at @sailingramona and @pacificsolo as we share the highs and lows of life at sea. Don'...
48 hours to go!  #boatlife #adventureawaits
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48 hours to go! #boatlife #adventureawaits

Join Pacific Solo's latest episode where they share an exciting adventure departing in 48 hours! Ramona R is preparing her sailing journey at the Hawaii Yacht Club with final boat jobs, provisioning, and more. Tune in now!
From Hawaii to Japan with Starlink!
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From Hawaii to Japan with Starlink!

With just six days remaining, I'm diligently continuing my preparations for the upcoming voyage across the Pacific from Hawaii to Japan. Today's task is to remove Starlink, as I'm eager to take it on the journey. Unfortunately, this process has been delayed by a day due to yesterday&#...
Update #1 Hawaii to Japan Journey Begins! You Won’t Believe What Just Happened…”
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Update #1 Hawaii to Japan Journey Begins! You Won’t Believe What Just Happened…”

In my latest video, I share an update on my upcoming journey from Hawaii to Japan aboard my boat. With meticulous planning, I've compiled a list of 27 essential tasks that must be completed before I can leave my vessel in Okinawa and rendezvous with my friends in Hawaii for the crossing. The se...
Exciting News: I`m Crossing the Pacific This Month!
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Exciting News: I`m Crossing the Pacific This Month!

Turning 69 and gearing up for an incredible journey! Can't believe it's finally happening – sailing across the Pacific this month! I won't be alone ; I'll be joining dear friends on their inaugural voyage to Japan aboard a sturdy boat slightly smaller than mine. Stay tuned for mo...
24 knots off the bow!  Rocks 50 meters astern.  Hope the bow lines hold! #boatlife
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Curiosity: What happens sailing to Carrot Island with seasoned crew
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Curiosity: What happens sailing to Carrot Island with seasoned crew

Embark on an adventure sailing to Carrot Island with experienced sailors, encountering challenges, enjoying local culture, and mastering Man Overboard drills.
Interesting dock! #blownaway  #sailing #boatlife
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Mastering endurance: Sailor’s 60-kilometer challenge
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Mastering endurance: Sailor’s 60-kilometer challenge

I only started training in January due to doctor's orders. So, to avoid injury, my aim was to walk and jog. But I knew that I would be running the risk of not reaching certain time checks. Also, I wanted it to be a challenge, so I decided to try to match my first sponsored walk at age 12 (35...
Is Boatlife a Hardship?
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Is Boatlife a Hardship?

Sure, boat life can be inconvenient at times. But I have chosen this lifestyle, and any hardship I face pales in comparison to others who, because of extreme poverty, have had life-threatening inconveniences imposed on them. Yet they long for what I have. Freedom and the power to be self-determini...
Fearless or Foolish? Why I Never Lock my Boat!
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Fearless or Foolish? Why I Never Lock my Boat!

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 stress test revealed my boat and I weren�...
Gib Sea 402 Boat Tour: A Glimpse into my Floating Home and Office
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Gib Sea 402 Boat Tour: A Glimpse into my Floating Home and Office

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 moments as we hop onto Blue Origins' Jet S...
Voyage to Okinawa: Secrets of a Mysterious Island Revealed
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Voyage to Okinawa: Secrets of a Mysterious Island Revealed

In this video, we'll tell the story of my eventful voyage to Okinawa, including tsunami warnings, exploding life vests, and meeting a Champion Bull on an island known for a unique sport involving a large pet. It starts with saying goodbye to Amami and all my dear friends in Uken Inle includin...
Why I’m selling my boat: The untold story
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Why I’m selling my boat: The untold story

I have arrived in Okinawa. Initially had planned to come for winter cruising, but as it turns out it could be my final sailing adventure with Wahine. For several reasons explained in this video, I have officially listed Wahine for sale, For the last four and half years she has been my home, office...
Tender Troubles: Will I reach the shore or sink?
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Tender Troubles: Will I reach the shore or sink?

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 deflation – an unanticipated shore ...
Battling Blood Clots on a Boat:  Getting my Mojo Back
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Battling Blood Clots on a Boat: Getting my Mojo Back

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. I was worried they might keep me in the hosp...
Igniting Positivity: Embrace Sunrise on the Water
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Escaping the Noise: Finding Peace in Amami, Japan
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Escaping the Noise: Finding Peace in Amami, Japan

SV Wahine, my Gib Sea 402 is waiting patiently and peacefully for me in Buren Bay. I am reunited with her tomorrow. In the meantime, my mate Mitsu ( also the Commodore of the Buren Bay, Yacht Club takes a video of her each morning.
Breaking the rules: I have no license to dive.
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Breaking the rules: I have no license to dive.

I bought this gear for emergency use only. In case my prop gets entangled again. The first time it happened it was nearly catastrophic as the sudden stop of the prop from the entangled next sent a vibration and micro debris up the shaft to the dripless seal and the boat began to leak .. . which I ...
Discover the Thrills of Being a Digital Nomad – Dive into an Afternoon Swim
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Discover the Thrills of Being a Digital Nomad – Dive into an Afternoon Swim

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Unlock the solo sailor’s secret to effortlessly handling a dingy on board
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Unlock the solo sailor’s secret to effortlessly handling a dingy on board

I`m a never-too-later and I live on board a Gib Sea 402. Currently cruising Japan and one day hope to cross an ocean.
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