Cruising Japan: pros and cons #solosailor #japanexpert #giveaway
March 26, 2022 by Pacific Solo | Language: EN Play Time: 00:35:28 | SAILING YOUTUBERS
Interested in cruising Japan?
You won’t want to miss hearing what Kirk Patterson has to say. Learning to sail later in life, Kirk sailed solo across the Pacific from Canada to Japan and proceed to be the first foreigner to circumnavigate Japan. He now runs Konpira Consulting www.konpira-consulting.com assisting those wanting to cruise Japan. He is also the agent for Hyrdovane in Japan. Kirk is a trusted advisor and friend to many.
note: the audio gets better . . still learning how to do all this
Time Stamps
0:05 Intro
2:54 Sailing the Pacific Northwest
6:27 Hawaii
8:26 Tips for a Solo Sailor
15:44 Cruising Japan / Positives
18:25 Cruising Japan / Negatives
21:37 Mooring in Japan
26:47 Help for incoming Cruisers
30:31 Sage Advice
32:45 Giveaway
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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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