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Living the Dream: Inside the World of a Digital NoMad
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Living the Dream: Inside the World of a Digital NoMad

I am often asked what it is like to be on permanent vacation. My reply is that I am not retired and have never worked so hard in my life now that I am a liveaboard digital nomad. But I do take a vacation every day! Thanks as always to Matt Pride of Ukenson for your amazing knowledge of Ukenson C...
How to get the tender back on board #island #travel #boat
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How to get the tender back on board #island #travel #boat

Preparing to set sail in the next day. There are still debris fields from the severe weather so will need to be quite attentive as I leave the inlet
“Unbelievable! Severe Weather Warning: What Is a Linear Precipitation Belt?”
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“Unbelievable! Severe Weather Warning: What Is a Linear Precipitation Belt?”

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 a Sailboat, as I will gradually post the coo...
I’m cut off but ok! #landslides #flooding #debris #japan #boat #remoteisland
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I’m cut off but ok! #landslides #flooding #debris #japan #boat #remoteisland

This village I am currently moored made national news yesterday because of a ‘linear precipitation belt’ passed over and dumped a mountain of rain … the most they have seen in 30 years. I am on board and safe . But debris is gathering around the boat
Yay! I can sleep again: and other changes onboard!
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Yay! I can sleep again: and other changes onboard!

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: Cruising Japan in a Sailboat as I will...
Wedding Bells and Fun in the Water with my Brother
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Wedding Bells and Fun in the Water with my Brother

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-later like me, check out the free resources at ...
This Remote Island in Japan  has the Most Incredible Blue Water.
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This Remote Island in Japan has the Most Incredible Blue Water.

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. The port is called Koniya i...
I Thought We Were Over, Until I Changed My Mind!
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I Thought We Were Over, Until I Changed My Mind!

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 across the Pacific, through the North Pacific G...
Secrets of Japan: off-the-beaten-path destinations. Stay Tuned.
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Secrets of Japan: off-the-beaten-path destinations. Stay Tuned.

In this video, I answer the question of How many prefectures I have visited, and how I got there. I don`t keep track of numbers, but the question got me thinking. So I scoured the map and my various journals and realized I have only two prefectures to go before I visit all 47! And how I got there?...
What Happened When I Tried to Return to My Boat? #sailing  #mooring #cardio
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What Happened When I Tried to Return to My Boat? #sailing #mooring #cardio

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 the mooring lines are slackest. Not complain...
I Became a Man on Amami Island.  #sailing #japan #cruising
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I Became a Man on Amami Island. #sailing #japan #cruising

It took two years and three attempts, and I finally arrived in the deep inlet of Uken; I was welcomed by my mate Matt Pride and the Mayor. Also, I made new friends: Mitsu and his colleague Kenchan. Also, It was Shintaro`s final days with me on board Wahine. Matt took me on some adventures, and I ...
In Japan you are not allowed to talk to aliens #sailing #japan
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Stranded on a Remote Island After Engine Failure and a Storm!
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Stranded on a Remote Island After Engine Failure and a Storm!

I was without an engine, and a sudden storm was blowing me toward an active volcano, I could take refuge on a tiny island with only 59 residents. For three days, I enjoyed the rugged beauty of the island, the hot springs, and the kindness of the locals. Thanks to the shore team for your help and M...
First breakfast in Ukon!  The tomatoes are a gift
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NEW Adventure: Sailing to Rocket Island!
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NEW Adventure: Sailing to Rocket Island!

Part two of my passage from Oita to Amami. Having spent a week in Abaratsu ( Nichinan), first by the Ghost Ship and then at the wonderful Calm Lanai Harbor, we set off for Tanegashima, Japan`s Cape Canaveral. Shin Taro, who helped me install the new alternator, joined me as crew and I was so glad ...
Climbing a mast solo ! #sailing #safety #mastclimber #prusikhitch #boatlife #solosailor
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Diagnosing Alternator Woes at Sea! #sailing #starlink #japan
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Diagnosing Alternator Woes at Sea! #sailing #starlink #japan

Oita to Amami Part One. After a month of questioning my boat and then myself, I set my eyes on finally reaching Amami Oshima. It is the island near Okinawa I set out to sail to two years ago today ( March 4th). I diverted to Mei Prefecture because of a broken Auto Helm. I tried a second time last ...
My Refuge Harbor #sailing #storm  #Akusekishima
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Sailing past an iconic island. #sailing #japan
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Inspected by the Coast Guard #sailing #japan #training
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Will this Guy have the Courage to Sail Away?
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Will this Guy have the Courage to Sail Away?

If you're feeling lost and drained, you are not alone. ! In this video, I'm sharing my crisis of confidence and the process I am going through. If you are a never-too-later like me check out the free resources at To Track Wahine please consider becoming a Patron or sponsor. These...
Cycling the Boardwalk: The Best Way to See Onomichi! #shorts #sailing #cycling #japan
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Cycling the Boardwalk: The Best Way to See Onomichi! #shorts #sailing #cycling #japan

I sailed into Onomichi to escape a typhoon. It was ideal. 24 hours before the storm struck, I explored the town by bicycle. If you are a never-too-later like me check out the free resources at To Track Wahine please consider becoming a Patron or sponsor.
My Friends Are The Coolest! #sailing #japan #lawnmower
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My Friends Are The Coolest! #sailing #japan #lawnmower

Kaminoseki port is the 54th port Wahine and I have moored in. I met the groundskeeper for the beautiful and expansive lawn in the port. If you are a never-too-later like me check out the free resources at To Track Wahine please consider becoming a Patron or sponsor.
WARNING: This Could Save Your Life if You’re Sailing or Climbing
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WARNING: This Could Save Your Life if You’re Sailing or Climbing

The Prusik Hitch, helps me go up the mast safely as it allows me to have a safety line when using my Mastclimber. #solosailor #mastclimber @pacificsolo @nevertoolateacademy
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