Leaving Okinawa for Kyushu by Sailboat #sailing #okinawa #japan

March 10, 2025 by Pacific Solo | Language: EN Play Time: 00:09:04 | SAILING YOUTUBERS

The journey north begins! After 15 months, my boat is finally back in Kyushu, marking the start of Chasing the Cherry Blossom 2 – a voyage following Japan’s iconic Sakura season by sea. Leaving Itoman, I planned to sail overnight to Amami, but as I passed Ieshima, in discussion with Ian, I decided to pull in. That choice was a blessing because I was hit with Norovirus symptoms within hours of arriving. I have decided to have a crew on this journey, along with other changes due to my turning 70 this month. I feel it is prudent

What was supposed to be a brief stop turned into a five-day recovery stay, and I couldn’t have asked for better surroundings or kinder people. Once back on my feet, I continued on to Yoron, a breathtaking island ringed by coral reefs and the southernmost island of Kyushu. Along the way, I met some incredible people and was especially touched by the warm hospitality at 478 Marina Base Café. If you're ever in the area, I highly recommend stopping by! https://www.instagram.com/478marine_base_/

This is just the beginning of an incredible journey north – subscribe and join me as I chase the cherry blossoms again! 🌸⚓

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📍 Locations in This Video:
🟢 Itoman, Okinawa
🟢 Ieshima
🟢 Yoron Island, Kyushu


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Leaving Okinawa for Kyushu by Sailboat #sailing #okinawa #japan Locations

• Yoron Island (27.042604,128.432407)

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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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