Pacific Solo
Hi, I`m Lowell, a 67-year-old rookie sailor, and a never-too-later! I preparing myself for the biggest challenge of my life: a solo journey across the North Pacific. I am a Canadian living in Japan, and in 2019, I purchased Wahine, a 1988 Gib Sea 402. I moved on board while she was moored in Tokyo. In March 2021, I terminated my contract with the Marina and have been cruising Japan full time since gaining valuable experience all the while working remotely from the boat. Wahine is my home, my studio, and my lab. Join me on my learning voyage around Japan, trying to prepare myself for Pacific Solo. If you want to see where I am please go to my website and click on the Where`s Wahine Button at https://www.pacificsolo.com Also, if you are a fellow never-too-later check out www.nevertoolateacademy.com PSThe History Channel asked if they follow me into various remote ports for a new series called Dare to Dream. The pilot airs in Japan July 24th at 8pm.
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Hi, I`m Lowell, a 67-year-old rookie sailor, and a never-too-later! I preparing myself for the biggest challenge of my life: a solo journey across the North Pacific. I am a Canadian living in Japan, and in 2019, I purchased Wahine, a 1988 Gib Sea 402. I moved on board while she was moored in Tokyo. In March 2021, I terminated my contract with the Marina and have been cruising Japan full time since gaining valuable experience all the while working remotely from the boat. Wahine is my home, my studio, and my lab.
Join me on my learning voyage around Japan, trying to prepare myself for Pacific Solo.
If you want to see where I am please go to my website and click on the Where`s Wahine Button at https://www.pacificsolo.com
Also, if you are a fellow never-too-later check out www.nevertoolateacademy.com
PSThe History Channel asked if they follow me into various remote ports for a new series called Dare to Dream. The pilot airs in Japan July 24th at 8pm.
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6 Things I Wish I Knew Before Buying a Boat #BoatingLife #Buyingaboat #LearnToBoat
Dreaming of owning a boat? Before you even buy one, there are six things I wish I had practiced or studied more. These are skills and habits that would have eased my anxiety, sped up my learning curve, and made the first days onboard far smoother. The best...
Somewhere in Japan: Secret Beaches and Charming Harbors #SailingJapan #SecretBeaches #liveaboard
Blue skies. A sparkling coastline. A secret beach for a midday dip. This is sailing in Japan — beautiful, empty, almost untouched. In the Med or Caribbean, this would be crowded with yachts. Here, I counted just two others in the harbor. That’s what ma...
Mold Check, Sea View, and Sailing Lessons Ahead #SailingLife #Liveaboard #NeverTooLate
Back on board Wahine after six weeks away. No mold (a sailor’s small victory!) and Buren Bay is as beautiful as ever. In this short, I share a quick check-in and a teaser for my upcoming video: the five things I wish I had done before buying a boat. Whet...
Back from the City, Into the Elements #SailingLife#OceanViews#NeverTooLate
"After six weeks in the city, I return to the island—and am greeted by a sailor’s perfect picture: a calm sea, blue skies, and a squall cloud rolling in. City life has its rhythm, but here the horizon reminds you of raw, quiet power. For sailors, rain ...
Early morning encounter the . #boatlife #bosozoku #japan
Could they be the land equivalent of JetSkiers? :) in terms of sound pollution? Three more days and I am back on board Wahine. check out more videos at @pacificsolo.com
Last Day in Tokyo #imperialpalace #walking #japan
Walking around the Imperial Palace and heading back soon to the boat. Watch full video here. https://youtu.be/SW0xbYIrxHE?si=X8tr_1u9ErK-Pi1P #imperialpalace #walking #japanWatch Pacific Solo from the Beginning!
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Captain’s Log – 08/09/2019 – Trouble with the main sail!
www.pacificsolo.com Keel Club Founding Member: Harry A. Hill / Better U http://better-u.co.jp/ufc-gym/
I Just Bought a Boat and this Happened!
I could not believe it. I had only just bought Wahine a few weeks before and my gear box went. The realities of being a boat owner I suppose. This was just the start of a series of setbacks. Can I keep going. www.pacificsolo.com Keel Club Founding Me...
TOP 10 Questions I’m Asked About Pacific Solo
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)...
This Guy just bought his first boat and he’s on a steep learning curve!
I had only owned her for one month when we had to pull her out of the water for one month. I was stuck sleeping in my car. Finally, she's back in her berth. But will she be there for long...? Thank you to the Keel Club Founding Members: Harry A. Hill / B...
MY PROPELLER FELL OFF! – Is it bad luck or good fortune?
Another setback that was a big surprise! This could keep me out of the water and prevent me from practicing my sailing for weeks. Such is the life of boat ownership. The good news... I'm learning more about the boat each day. I've jotted down my thoughts ...
My quest to solo-sail the North Pacific: Pacific Solo
Hi, I'm Lowell. My journey is just beginning. I have a lot to learn, and it's scary, but my goal is to traverse the North Pacific by myself on my sailboat SV Wahine. Most importantly, my target along the way is to pass through what I am calling "Nemo North...
Typhoon Hagibis: Weathering the Storm
I batten down the hatches for typhoon Hagibis, the most powerful storm to hit the Kanto region of Japan since 1958. You can also read some of my thoughts in my blog here: https://www.pacificsolo.com/blog/2019/the-storm Thank you to the Keel Club Founding...
License Fail? I Got My Boat License In Japan!
After some knocks, I finally have some good news! Hopefully this is the start of getting back onto the water. Finally, on my third attempt for my Class 1 License, I made it! Now, I can legally leave Japan's shores as the Class-One License allows me to go ...
Captain’s Log — 11/15/2019 — Meet Skylie! (pacific solo)
There's a member of the family who hadn't met Wahine yet, and boy did she take to it quickly! Meet the captain's best friend: Skylie. Blog post here: https://www.pacificsolo.com/blog/2019/skylie Thank you to the Keel Club Founding Members: Harry A. Hi...
New Propeller. The Old One Fell Off!
We're finally back in the water! Whew...what a journey! But it hasn't been all bad. There is definitely a silver lining to behold, and it sure feels good to be able to take Wahine back into open water.
Captain’s Log — 12/25/2019 — Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas and happy holidays to you all! It's been a spectacular year. Here's to 2020! Support Pacific Solo on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/pacificsolo Thank you to the Keel Club Founding Members: Harry A. Hill / BetterU Tokyo Supercars...
Captain’s Log — 01/01/2020 — It’s 2020! Happy New Year!
I finished the year out with a nice solo sail. There is a lot to be thankful for, and 2019 was a year of accomplished goals. Thank you to all who helped me get to where I am, and I am incredibly grateful for the support. May 2020 be a great year to us all!...
Captain’s Log — 02/03/2020 — How am I paying for all of it?
This is undoubtedly one of the most burning questions on people's mind: How am I paying for the boat and funding the preparations for the trip? The short answer is that I have received a tremendous amount of support! The long answer? Well, you'll have to ...
Captain’s Log — 02/14/2020 — The First Sails of 2020
Late January we were blessed with two gorgeous days perfect for sailing. I was joined on Wahine by a few great friends. We had some waffles, some very interesting conversation, and most of all, a lot of fun! Support Pacific Solo on Patreon here: https://...
Captain’s Log — 03/15/2020 — A Look Back at 2020
2020 has been quite an adventure so far to say the least. Here's a recap of my February. This video marks the last episode of "Season 1" of Pacific Solo's YouTube series. Please like, subscribe, and hit that bell icon for the upcoming Season 2, where I'l...
Pondering Life During the COVID-19 Crisis covid19
Nemo North is a place where I want to go to ponder profound themes: the meaning of life, the future of our planet, and the role of the human species. Quite unexpectedly, and in a way that was not welcome, I am experiencing a Nemo-North moment now. And desp...
Pacific Solo — Season 02, Episode 01: March and the Quest for Blue Water
It's a new season for Pacific Solo, and the coming episode will follow me in my quest for readying myself and Wahine for blue water sails. There is a lot of work ahead, and I hope you join me on the adventure. This first episode introduces where I can cu...
Pacific Solo — Season 02, Episode 02: Into April and the Furler Saga (Part 1)
Well, this may very well be the end of my journey with Wahine. An issue with the furler has me up against a wall, and I got to a pretty low point. Perhaps there is a silver lining? Support Pacific Solo on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/pacificso...
Captain’s Log — 04/30/2020 — 3 Tips for Solo Life
Part of my journey will not only being prepared physically and ensuring that Wahine is in proper working order, but also to mentally prepare. A large part of the mental readiness will be coping with the loneliness and difficulties of prolonged isolation wh...
The Furler Saga (Part 2) wahine
I returned from Nagoya with the furler and my tail between my legs: no luck fixing it. I did, however, manage to clean out some of the insides and get it re-installed. And as usual, there is a silver lining! (You'll just have to watch to find out!) Also,...
Pacific Solo — Season 02, Episode 04: Beyond Tokyo Bay
With marinas closed to outside vessels due to social distancing measures and health concerns, my destination options have been somewhat limited. However, there is a perfect cove southwest of Tokyo Bay that provides the opportunity to moor to a buoy and mai...
Installing a Hydrovane #solosailor #selfsteering #DIY
I am a step closer to my goal of sailing solo across the Pacific. I've completed the installation of new and permanent crew member "Skylie II," my new hydrovane. The hydrovane will act similar to an autopilot, and is a relatively simple device that frees m...
Sailing with the Hydrovane — Pacific Solo — Season 2, Episode 6
Last episode, I installed Skylie 2, my new hydrovane and permanent "crew member." I have had a chance to take Wahine out a few more times, and I have to say, the hydrovane is fantastic! I'm looking forward to even more time with Skylie 2 (named after my be...
Annivesary Boat Tour of my sailboat
It's the one-year anniversary of me taking possession of SV Wahine and formally starting off on this journey called Pacific Solo. What a ride it's been so far! And I realized that I haven't given you all a boat tour yet. So, without further ado, I give y...
Three tips: my first Kickstarter Campaign for my sailing channel
Hi! I'm continuing, separate from Season 2, the Pacific Solo Captain's Log, where I will record and upload simple videos about what I am learning. This week I have three tips for those who are thinking of launching their own Kickstarter Campaign. I've ju...
It`s Never too Late . . . Prepping for a Sailing Journey
Well, I find myself feeling a bit nervous at the moment ... However, I've always found that "leveling up" in life requires breaking free of my comfort zone and confronting any trepidation head on. Preparation and readiness are vastly important -- and shoul...
No More Rain! Sailing and A Few Fails ( imovie sailboat )
This day did not go as I expected, but I am always grateful for the lessons learned. And there were three of them, to be exact! Thanks to Patron Robin Mah for the additional footage of me climbing the mast and trying to attach the rudder. And yes, next tim...
Happy Ocean Day! (My first imovie)
Its Marine Day in Japan or (海の日, Umi no Hi). ( i just used imovie for the first time) You can read more about it`s history and significance here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_Day We used to put a message in a bottle but now the bottle has b...
Finally! Going sailing Beyond Tokyo Bay. here is the sailing vlog
Finally, after 13 months and many ups and downs, I've set off for deeper waters beyond Tokyo Bay. With the help of my crew, we cleaned and prepped the boat, then set off. Our first day had great weather with light wind. We went along at a leisurely pace. ...
A Preview of My 8-Day Coastal Cruise — Sailing Area 1 — Aug. 08, 2020
I'm freshly back from my 8-day sailing trip along the Japanese coast and am happy to report that it was wonderful. I was able to gain valuable training and experience for my eventual solo-sail across the Pacific -- a great step in my journey. Also, a big,...
Sailing to Oshima, Japan: Home of Godzilla! travel vlog
Day two of my 8-day cruise, we left Misaki and were gone with the wind, reaching a milestone in my sailing journey: Oshima Island! The cruise was amazing, and we sailed most of the way with a wing on wing configuration. Located off the coast of Japan, Os...
Never Too Late! How to Change the Course of Your Life Introduction
Considering changing the course of your life? Well, it is never too late. Let me repeat that. It's. Never. Too. Late. In case you don't know me, my name is Lowell Sheppard and this is something I've done more than once. For the first of this series, I'll ...
Cruising Coastal Waters summer sailing fun
On day three of my blue-water adventure, we left Oshima Island and set sail for Hota, which is on the Eastern side of Tokyo Bay and Western coast of the Chiba Peninsula. After about a 7-hour cruise, we stopped and practiced anchoring and swam in the deep t...
Big News! I am sailing solo sooner! sailing vlog
Special Episode: I have moved up the date of my departure onboard SV Wahine for my solo voyage across the North Pacific from Japan to Canada to late spring 2021! Why? Times and circumstances have changed. Given so many changing realities, I have decide...
Sailing from Hota to Tokyo Bay and Bay Cruising
My quest for deeper water came to an end, and I sailed from Hota back to Yuminoshima Marina in Tokyo Bay, leaving in the wee hours of the day under the still of darkness. Once back in harbor, I was able to make some repairs and take Wahine out with friend...
Climbing the Mast Solo! ( single handed sailing )
Welcome to "Captain`s Learning Log." Before I bought Wahine, I had many fears. Two of them were of going below and under, and the other was going above and over. The ATN Mastclimber helped me conquer one of those fears, and it enables me to go up alone, w...
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