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70 & On the Move.   #70thBirthday  #FamilyTime #sailing #MarathonTraining
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70 & On the Move. #70thBirthday #FamilyTime #sailing #MarathonTraining

I'm excited to share my latest update as I gear up for the Osaka Marathon training session! In this video, I talk about my plans for the marathon and the special visit from my brother Brent and cousin Harry, who will join me on the boat and cheer me on at the race. As I approach my 70th birthda...
Sailing & Reflecting on Turning 70: A Journey Through Japan #japan #cherryblossomseason #sailing
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Sailing & Reflecting on Turning 70: A Journey Through Japan #japan #cherryblossomseason #sailing

I'm preparing to leave port and follow Japan's cherry blossom front—a journey that goes beyond sailing. At 70, I'm reflecting on a path similar to my bicycle journey 25 years ago when I cycled the length of Japan during Cherry Blossom Season, the result of a dissertation I wrote for m...
Sailing Soon #japan #marathon #coldfront #sailing #japan
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Sailing Soon #japan #marathon #coldfront #sailing #japan

Stay tuned for more updates on both the Osaka Marathon and the upcoming season of Chasing the Cherry Blossom 2. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more adventures from Japan! #marathon #coldfront #japan #sailing
Setting Sail tomorrow and saying goodbye to Yonabaru.  #sailing #japan #cherryblossoms
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Setting Sail tomorrow and saying goodbye to Yonabaru. #sailing #japan #cherryblossoms

Its my last day in the port of Yonabaru, where he has met many wonderful people over the past 14 months. I am sailing tomorrow to Itoman on the other side of Okinawa to position myself to head north and follow the annual cherry blossom the length of Japan, visiting remote places and, and exploring t...
I should have started sooner! #sailing #skincare #outdoorlife
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I should have started sooner! #sailing #skincare #outdoorlife

I’m almost 70, living on my sailboat, and usually shirtless, shoeless, and hatless—loving every minute of it! Honestly, I wish I’d started this life a whole lot sooner. Stay tuned for upcoming videos on my brand-new skincare regime—sun protection is a must when you live this close to the elements! ...
Separate Boats, One Love: Tips from a Woman Sailor #lovers #buddyboats #sailing #endlesstravel
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Separate Boats, One Love: Tips from a Woman Sailor #lovers #buddyboats #sailing #endlesstravel

"Don`t have a man on board unless he is your lover, your father or your brother" is just one of the tips Evelyne gives based on 40 years at sea as an endless traveler" Meet Evelynne Revallier, a lifelong voyager who set sail from France 40 years ago and never looked back. She’s esta...
A Ritual for Safe Sailing: Japan-Style #travel #japan #shinto
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A Ritual for Safe Sailing: Japan-Style #travel #japan #shinto

Start the year with me as I witness a beautiful and meaningful Shinto New Year ritual at the marina. A Shinto priest performs a blessing to drive out evil spirits and bad luck, and ensure safe journeys for all who sail in and out of the port. Carl, one of the marina staff who acts as an informal Eng...
Season 7 #sailing #japanexperience #japan
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Preparing to set sail in Okinawa  #sailing #japan #travel #itoman
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Preparing to set sail in Okinawa #sailing #japan #travel #itoman

Shinto Priest visits the Marina for New Year Blessing and I scout out the next port. #sailing #japan #travel #itoman
Boatlife in Japan #sailing #japan #sunrise #travel
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Boatlife in Japan #sailing #japan #sunrise #travel

Back on board and ramping up to leave soon #sunrise #sailing #travel #japan #boatlife
Almost New Racing Team Gear for My Japan Adventure! #foulweather #sailing #sailingjapan
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Almost New Racing Team Gear for My Japan Adventure! #foulweather #sailing #sailingjapan

Check out my latest find: nearly new foul-weather gear I picked up second-hand! This set, possibly from a Belgian racing team, is in incredible condition and perfect for my next adventure. It’s all part of prepping Wahine to sail north in a few weeks, following the annual Cherry Blossom Front as it ...
Fixing a Damaged Sailboat for a 2025 Japan Adventure  #rottenfloorboard #thruhulls #seacocks
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Fixing a Damaged Sailboat for a 2025 Japan Adventure #rottenfloorboard #thruhulls #seacocks

Join me in the final video of 2024 as I gear up for my next adventure—Chasing the Cherry Blossom 2 in 2025! This month has been all about preparation, with not one but two haulouts in just two weeks (one of them unexpectedly). The main focus was to prepare Wahine for an incredible journey starting ...
Day 15 Japan Haul-Out #boatleak #boating #japan #sailboat
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Day 15 Japan Haul-Out #boatleak #boating #japan #sailboat

Prepping for the ultimate 2025 challenge! 🚤🌸 After 5 incredible years cruising Japan on my Gibsea 402, I’m gearing up for Chasing the Cherry Blossom 2, a journey to sail the length of Japan during Sakura Season—25 years after doing it by bicycle. 🗾 This haulout in Okinawa is to ready my boat (and my...
Haulout finished and boat projects continue on land #sailinglife #boatprojects
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Haulout finished and boat projects continue on land #sailinglife #boatprojects

Ahhhh . not only good to be back in the water, but also to continue with boat projects shirtless and barefoot! I`m Prepping for the ultimate 2025 challenge! 🚤🌸 After 5 incredible years cruising Japan on my Gibsea 402, I’m gearing up for Chasing the Cherry Blossom 2, a journey to sail the length o...
Why did this Couple avoid anchoring while Cruising Japan! #cruisingjapan #japantravel #traveltips
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Why did this Couple avoid anchoring while Cruising Japan! #cruisingjapan #japantravel #traveltips

Amidst the haul-out work on my sailboat Wahine, I caught up with Scott and Mia of SV Tengah, a stunning 54ft Amel. These seasoned sailors arrived in Japan six months ago after an epic journey from the Mediterranean through the South Pacific and, most recently, the Philippines. Every cruiser who come...
Day 14 Japan Haul-Out #boatleak #boating #japan #sailboat
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Day 14 Japan Haul-Out #boatleak #boating #japan #sailboat

Prepping for the ultimate 2025 challenge! 🚤🌸 After 5 incredible years cruising Japan on my Gibsea 402, I’m gearing up for Chasing the Cherry Blossom 2, a journey to sail the length of Japan during Sakura Season—25 years after doing it by bicycle. 🗾 This haulout in Okinawa is to ready my boat (and my...
Day 12 Japan Haul-Out #boatleak #boating #japan #sailboat
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Day 12 Japan Haul-Out #boatleak #boating #japan #sailboat

Prepping for the ultimate 2025 challenge! 🚤🌸 After 5 incredible years cruising Japan on my Gibsea 402, I’m gearing up for Chasing the Cherry Blossom 2, a journey to sail the length of Japan during Sakura Season—25 years after doing it by bicycle. 🗾 This haulout in Okinawa is to ready my boat (and my...
Day 10 Japan Haul-Out: a surprise and a secret
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Day 10 Japan Haul-Out: a surprise and a secret

Prepping for the ultimate 2025 challenge! 🚤🌸 After 5 incredible years cruising Japan on my Gibsea 402, I’m gearing up for Chasing the Cherry Blossom 2, a journey to sail the length of Japan during Sakura Season—25 years after doing it by bicycle. 🗾 This haulout in Okinawa is to ready my boat (and my...
Day 8 Japan Haul-Out: Will we splash today #japan #cruisinglife
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Day 8 Japan Haul-Out: Will we splash today #japan #cruisinglife

Prepping for the ultimate 2025 challenge! 🚤🌸 After 5 incredible years cruising Japan on my Gibsea 402, I’m gearing up for Chasing the Cherry Blossom 2, a journey to sail the length of Japan during Sakura Season—25 years after doing it by bicycle. 🗾 This haulout in Okinawa is to ready my boat (and my...
Japan Haul-Out Day 7 #sailing #japan #japanadventures #offthebeatenpath #boatleak
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Japan Haul-Out Day 7 #sailing #japan #japanadventures #offthebeatenpath #boatleak

Prepping for the ultimate 2025 challenge! 🚤🌸 After 5 incredible years cruising Japan on my Gibsea 402, I’m gearing up for Chasing the Cherry Blossom 2, a journey to sail the length of Japan during Sakura Season—25 years after doing it by bicycle. 🗾 This haulout in Okinawa is to ready my boat (and my...
Japan Haul-Out Day 6 #sailing #japan #japanadventures #offthebeatenpath
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Japan Haul-Out Day 6 #sailing #japan #japanadventures #offthebeatenpath

Prepping for the ultimate 2025 challenge! 🚤🌸 After 5 incredible years cruising Japan on my Gibsea 402, I’m gearing up for Chasing the Cherry Blossom 2, a journey to sail the length of Japan during Sakura Season—25 years after doing it by bicycle. 🗾 This haulout in Okinawa is to ready my boat (and my...
Japan Haul-Out Day 5 #sailing #japan #adventureinjapan
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Japan Haul-Out Day 5 #sailing #japan #adventureinjapan

Prepping for the ultimate 2025 challenge! 🚤🌸 After 5 incredible years cruising Japan on my Gibsea 402, I’m gearing up for Chasing the Cherry Blossom 2, a journey to sail the length of Japan during Sakura Season—25 years after doing it by bicycle. 🗾 This haulout in Okinawa marks Day 1 of readying my ...
Why come to Japan?   #travel #cruisingjapan  #japanesehospitality
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Why come to Japan? #travel #cruisingjapan #japanesehospitality

Many cruisers are hesitant to sail Japan—especially in light of Sailing La Vagabonde’s recent video about the challenges, including their collision with a fishing vessel. But while it’s true that Japan presents unique hurdles, the rewards far outweigh the risks. From jaw-dropping scenery and Michel...
Japan Haul-Out Day 4 #sailing #japan #chasingthecherryblossom2
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Japan Haul-Out Day 4 #sailing #japan #chasingthecherryblossom2

Prepping for the ultimate 2025 challenge! 🚤🌸 After 5 incredible years cruising Japan on my Gibsea 402, I’m gearing up for Chasing the Cherry Blossom 2, a journey to sail the length of Japan during Sakura Season—25 years after doing it by bicycle. 🗾 This haulout in Okinawa marks Day 1 of readying my ...
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