How a Classic Car Mechanic Helped a Solo Sailor
Genius Mechanic Tony, met me on an island to oversee some routine maintenance and help discover the reason I sometimes had trouble starting the engine. We also checked the impeller plate and cleaned the air filter. We also checked the gas filter, oil filter, and levels, and also winches. All were in good shape. So once we finished we hopped in his 1933 Austin and cruised the island. Check this video about Tony. He is a cool dude. https://www.youtube.com/user/fastbikejp/featured
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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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