Navigating Dangerous Waters. Japan`s Inland Sea.
June 28, 2022 by Pacific Solo | Language: EN Play Time: 00:12:30 | SAILING YOUTUBERS
As a rookie sailor, going through the Kurushima Strait and under the famed Kurushima Kaikyou Bridge (reportedly the world`s first triple-span bridge in the world) had my attention for several days. I knew I had to pass under the bridge at slack tide to avoid the whirlpools that form. As it turned out, I arrived a tad early. After 4 hours of cruising in low visibility, the fog began to lift and as I turned into the channel the bridge came in sight. The turbulence was modest as I passed under the bridge. A hundred minutes later, I cycled over the same bridge. In that short time, the tide had changed and the incoming current was already at 4.5 knots and whirlpools were forming. From the bridge, I watched with awe the power of the sea, glad that I had successfully avoided the tidal turbulence.
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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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