12 things to check before going offshore
November 16, 2020 by Pacific Solo | Language: JA Play Time: 00:28:09 | SAILING YOUTUBERS
Is my Gib’Sea 402 safe for an ocean crossing?
A major — and perhaps obvious — part of my preparations to set sail across the Pacific alone on SV Wahine is ensuring that she’s safe for offshore sailing and can handle the long journey in the open waters of the Pacific. n
These are a dozen points that I must consider:
– Size
– Hull Design
– Capsizing Risk
– Sail Configuration/Power
– Solar and Battery Power
– The Hydrovane
– The Comfort Ratio
– Handholds
– Sleeping Configuration
– Cooking and Eating/Drinking
– Risk of Falling Overboard
– Electronics
In this video, I go over these points and address how my Gib’Sea 402 — SV Wahine — measures up for each. I don`t claim to be an expert but step by step I am seeking to address concerns and mitigate risk. I have lived on Wahine now for 15 months and just 7 months to go before I leave Tokyo for Vancouver.
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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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