With marinas closed to outside vessels due to social distancing measures and health concerns, my destination options have been somewhat limited. However, there is a perfect cove southwest of Tokyo Bay that provides the opportunity to moor to a buoy and mai...
I returned from Nagoya with the furler and my tail between my legs: no luck fixing it. I did, however, manage to clean out some of the insides and get it re-installed. And as usual, there is a silver lining! (You'll just have to watch to find out!)
Also,...
Part of my journey will not only being prepared physically and ensuring that Wahine is in proper working order, but also to mentally prepare. A large part of the mental readiness will be coping with the loneliness and difficulties of prolonged isolation wh...
Well, this may very well be the end of my journey with Wahine. An issue with the furler has me up against a wall, and I got to a pretty low point.
Perhaps there is a silver lining?
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It's a new season for Pacific Solo, and the coming episode will follow me in my quest for readying myself and Wahine for blue water sails. There is a lot of work ahead, and I hope you join me on the adventure.
This first episode introduces where I can cu...
Nemo North is a place where I want to go to ponder profound themes: the meaning of life, the future of our planet, and the role of the human species.
Quite unexpectedly, and in a way that was not welcome, I am experiencing a Nemo-North moment now. And desp...
2020 has been quite an adventure so far to say the least. Here's a recap of my February.
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Late January we were blessed with two gorgeous days perfect for sailing. I was joined on Wahine by a few great friends. We had some waffles, some very interesting conversation, and most of all, a lot of fun!
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This is undoubtedly one of the most burning questions on people's mind: How am I paying for the boat and funding the preparations for the trip?
The short answer is that I have received a tremendous amount of support! The long answer? Well, you'll have to ...
I finished the year out with a nice solo sail. There is a lot to be thankful for, and 2019 was a year of accomplished goals. Thank you to all who helped me get to where I am, and I am incredibly grateful for the support. May 2020 be a great year to us all!...
Merry Christmas and happy holidays to you all! It's been a spectacular year. Here's to 2020!
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Thank you to the Keel Club Founding Members:
Harry A. Hill / BetterU
Tokyo Supercars...
We're finally back in the water! Whew...what a journey! But it hasn't been all bad. There is definitely a silver lining to behold, and it sure feels good to be able to take Wahine back into open water.
There's a member of the family who hadn't met Wahine yet, and boy did she take to it quickly! Meet the captain's best friend: Skylie.
Blog post here: https://www.pacificsolo.com/blog/2019/skylie
Thank you to the Keel Club Founding Members:
Harry A. Hi...
After some knocks, I finally have some good news! Hopefully this is the start of getting back onto the water.
Finally, on my third attempt for my Class 1 License, I made it!
Now, I can legally leave Japan's shores as the Class-One License allows me to go ...
I batten down the hatches for typhoon Hagibis, the most powerful storm to hit the Kanto region of Japan since 1958.
You can also read some of my thoughts in my blog here:
https://www.pacificsolo.com/blog/2019/the-storm
Thank you to the Keel Club Founding...
Hi, I'm Lowell. My journey is just beginning. I have a lot to learn, and it's scary, but my goal is to traverse the North Pacific by myself on my sailboat SV Wahine. Most importantly, my target along the way is to pass through what I am calling "Nemo North...
Another setback that was a big surprise! This could keep me out of the water and prevent me from practicing my sailing for weeks. Such is the life of boat ownership. The good news... I'm learning more about the boat each day.
I've jotted down my thoughts ...
I had only owned her for one month when we had to pull her out of the water for one month. I was stuck sleeping in my car. Finally, she's back in her berth. But will she be there for long...?
Thank you to the Keel Club Founding Members:
Harry A. Hill / B...
Got any questions I haven't answered? Leave me a comment, and I'll do my best to answer there -- or maybe in another video! For now here are the top ten thus far
1. Do you know how to sail?
Just a little. I have loved sailing lasers (fast dinghies, kinda)...
I could not believe it. I had only just bought Wahine a few weeks before and my gear box went. The realities of being a boat owner I suppose. This was just the start of a series of setbacks. Can I keep going.
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