One Year in Japan and Never Anchored! #anchor #japan #bluezone
April 29, 2025 by Pacific Solo | Language: EN Play Time: 00:07:32 | SAILING YOUTUBERS
This is Leg 2 of my Journey Beyond the Blue Zone. I visit Ama Island in Shimane Prefecture — a Longevity Hotspot with Japan’s highest number of centenarians — and reunite with my friends Tyler and Julia.
One year ago, Tyler and Julia sailed their Ingrid 38, Ramona Rae, from California to Hawaii and then across the Pacific to Japan. They have now lived aboard in Japan for over a year — and have never dropped anchor. In Japan, mooring is done differently, and their experience offers important lessons for cruisers thinking about crossing the Pacific.
In this video:
We visit Ramona Rae.
They share why anchoring is rare in Japan and offer tips for incoming sailors.
I complete my goal of visiting all 47 prefectures.
We meet Mr. Shige, an 80-year-old barber aiming to cut hair until 100.
We join a traditional island tug-of-war festival.
If you’re a cruiser, sailor, or interested in longevity and life in Japan, you’ll find practical tips and inspiration here.
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#Japan #BlueZoneJourney #ChasingTheCherryBlossom #LongevityJapan #SVWahine #RemoteJapan #IslandLife #ShimanePrefecture #SailingAdventure #aging #sailing #travel #bluezone #japan #avoidanchoring #sailling
This is Leg 2 of my Journey Beyond the Blue Zone. I visit Ama Island in Shimane Prefecture — a Longevity Hotspot with Japan’s highest number of centenarians — and reunite with my friends Tyler and Julia.
One year ago, Tyler and Julia sailed their Ingrid 38, Ramona Rae, from California to Hawaii and then across the Pacific to Japan. They have now lived aboard in Japan for over a year — and have never dropped anchor. In Japan, mooring is done differently, and their experience offers important lessons for cruisers thinking about crossing the Pacific.
In this video:
We visit Ramona Rae.
They share why anchoring is rare in Japan and offer tips for incoming sailors.
I complete my goal of visiting all 47 prefectures.
We meet Mr. Shige, an 80-year-old barber aiming to cut hair until 100.
We join a traditional island tug-of-war festival.
If you're a cruiser, sailor, or interested in longevity and life in Japan, you’ll find practical tips and inspiration here.
Subscribe for more sailing, travel, and adventure content!
To order a signed copy of my book, go to: https://www.nevertoolateacademy.com/d...
Thanks to @SailingRamona for the drone footage of Wahine
These videos are made possible by my Patrons and Sponsors. Thank you
If you want to check out the Dermalogica products I am using, go to https://dermalogica.jp?sca_ref=7812556.5dASpIg2uUxr . If you choose to order anything, type in: lowell-dermalogica and you will get a 10% discount.
#sailing #okinawa #japan
#Japan #BlueZoneJourney #ChasingTheCherryBlossom #LongevityJapan #SVWahine #RemoteJapan #IslandLife #ShimanePrefecture #SailingAdventure #aging #sailing #travel #bluezone #japan #avoidanchoring #sailling
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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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