TOP 10 Questions I'm Asked About Pacific Solo
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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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Got any questions I haven’t answered? Leave me a comment, and I’ll do my best to answer there — or maybe in another video! For now here are the top ten thus far
1. Do you know how to sail?
Just a little. I have loved sailing lasers (fast dinghies, kinda) and used to sail my friend’s 26 footer when I was single, and spent a week, once, cruising (with skipper) islands near Corfu. But, in fact, I must learn to sail and in particular sail Wahine!
2. How long will the crossing take?
2-3 months
3. When are you leaving?
At the latest, May 2024. But, it could be a year or two earlier if all goes well in my training and the upgrades to the boat.
4. Are you Crazy?
*This question comes in a variety of forms which have included, “Why not run a marathon?”, “Do you have a death wish?”, etc.
I don`t think so …
5. How big is your boat?
40 feet. A certified for Blue Water Gibsea 402 (1988).
6. What if your engine fails?
I sail. Actually, I am thinking of converting from diesel to electric motor. Looking into that now.
7. Why solo?
Hmmmmm … good question … just something compelling about being on my own in the middle of the ocean (Nemo North) contemplating the expanse above, the depths below, and inevitably the mysteries within.
8. Can you swim?
Yep, but I hope I won’t have to.
9. Will you fish?
It would be silly not to have a hook and line in the water. But, to be honest, I do not expect to catch anything during the entire crossing!
10. What does Kande think?
*Kande is my wife. and this is probably the most-asked question.
Ask her! But, in my opinion, she is remarkably supportive.
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