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Nurdles & MermaidsTears sailing nevertoolate sailing vlog
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Nurdles & MermaidsTears sailing nevertoolate sailing vlog

Soon I will be sailing solo across the North Pacific, the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and I am going to be on the lookout for Nurdles! They sound and look cute, but in fact, they are anything but. As lightweight building blocks for the Plastic product in...
  • Nov 02, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:08:48
Top Ten Fears / crossing an ocean. fear files travel vlog fear files
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Top Ten Fears / crossing an ocean. fear files travel vlog fear files

In just a few months I am crossing an ocean, by sailboat and by myself, to see my mom. And I am kinda scared. I have never sailed across an ocean before. I have identified ten fears and am seeking to address them. The list includes storms, falling overboar...
  • Oct 20, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:09:59
Renaming a Boat and Making a teak table! solo sailing boating yachting sailing for beginners
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Renaming a Boat and Making a teak table! solo sailing boating yachting sailing for beginners

While "Pacific Solo" refers to my eventual solo effort to cross the Pacific and pass-through "Nemo North," there is no way I'd be able to set sail without the group behind me that has been encouraging me and helping me learn. (And if you're reading this, I...
  • Oct 16, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:11:02
Passage Planning for an Ocean Crossing by Sailboat ( sailing waypoint travel vlog )
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Passage Planning for an Ocean Crossing by Sailboat ( sailing waypoint travel vlog )

There is a typhoon off the coast of Japan making it a cold and rainy day, so I have turned my attention to passage planning and preparing for the voyage in 8-months' time. I am grateful to Kirk, Paula, Rick, and Maurice who all have extensive passage ex...
  • Oct 08, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:07:32
10-days Sailing: Intensifying Prep for My Solo Crossing
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10-days Sailing: Intensifying Prep for My Solo Crossing

As you may have seen in my previous video, I've now moved up my departure date for my solo sail from Tokyo to Vancouver via "Nemo North" (the furthest point from land in any direction in the Northern Hemisphere) to spring/summer 2021. And boy, do I have wo...
  • Oct 02, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:18:29
Climbing the Mast Solo! ( single handed sailing )
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Climbing the Mast Solo! ( single handed sailing )

Welcome to "Captain`s Learning Log." Before I bought Wahine, I had many fears. Two of them were of going below and under, and the other was going above and over. The ATN Mastclimber helped me conquer one of those fears, and it enables me to go up alone, w...
  • Sep 22, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:07:52
Sailing from Hota to Tokyo Bay and Bay Cruising
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Sailing from Hota to Tokyo Bay and Bay Cruising

My quest for deeper water came to an end, and I sailed from Hota back to Yuminoshima Marina in Tokyo Bay, leaving in the wee hours of the day under the still of darkness. Once back in harbor, I was able to make some repairs and take Wahine out with friend...
  • Sep 16, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:10:00
Big News! I am sailing solo sooner! sailing vlog
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Big News! I am sailing solo sooner! sailing vlog

Special Episode: I have moved up the date of my departure onboard SV Wahine for my solo voyage across the North Pacific from Japan to Canada to late spring 2021! Why? Times and circumstances have changed. Given so many changing realities, I have decide...
  • Sep 08, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:06:19
Cruising Coastal Waters summer sailing fun
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Cruising Coastal Waters summer sailing fun

On day three of my blue-water adventure, we left Oshima Island and set sail for Hota, which is on the Eastern side of Tokyo Bay and Western coast of the Chiba Peninsula. After about a 7-hour cruise, we stopped and practiced anchoring and swam in the deep t...
  • Sep 04, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:06:50
Never Too Late! How to Change the Course of Your Life Introduction
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Never Too Late! How to Change the Course of Your Life Introduction

Considering changing the course of your life? Well, it is never too late. Let me repeat that. It's. Never. Too. Late. In case you don't know me, my name is Lowell Sheppard and this is something I've done more than once. For the first of this series, I'll ...
  • Aug 21, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:09:43
Sailing to Oshima, Japan: Home of Godzilla! travel vlog
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Sailing to Oshima, Japan: Home of Godzilla! travel vlog

Day two of my 8-day cruise, we left Misaki and were gone with the wind, reaching a milestone in my sailing journey: Oshima Island! The cruise was amazing, and we sailed most of the way with a wing on wing configuration. Located off the coast of Japan, Os...
  • Aug 16, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:11:39
A Preview of My 8-Day Coastal Cruise — Sailing Area 1 — Aug. 08, 2020
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A Preview of My 8-Day Coastal Cruise — Sailing Area 1 — Aug. 08, 2020

I'm freshly back from my 8-day sailing trip along the Japanese coast and am happy to report that it was wonderful. I was able to gain valuable training and experience for my eventual solo-sail across the Pacific -- a great step in my journey. Also, a big,...
  • Aug 08, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:06:49
Finally! Going sailing Beyond Tokyo Bay. here is the sailing vlog
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Finally! Going sailing Beyond Tokyo Bay. here is the sailing vlog

Finally, after 13 months and many ups and downs, I've set off for deeper waters beyond Tokyo Bay. With the help of my crew, we cleaned and prepped the boat, then set off. Our first day had great weather with light wind. We went along at a leisurely pace. ...
  • Aug 02, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:08:49
Happy Ocean Day! (My first imovie)
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Happy Ocean Day! (My first imovie)

Its Marine Day in Japan or (海の日, Umi no Hi). ( i just used imovie for the first time) You can read more about it`s history and significance here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_Day We used to put a message in a bottle but now the bottle has b...
  • Jul 22, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:02:48
No More Rain! Sailing and A Few Fails ( imovie sailboat )
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No More Rain! Sailing and A Few Fails ( imovie sailboat )

This day did not go as I expected, but I am always grateful for the lessons learned. And there were three of them, to be exact! Thanks to Patron Robin Mah for the additional footage of me climbing the mast and trying to attach the rudder. And yes, next tim...
  • Jul 20, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:07:39
It`s Never too Late . . . Prepping for a Sailing Journey
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It`s Never too Late . . . Prepping for a Sailing Journey

Well, I find myself feeling a bit nervous at the moment ... However, I've always found that "leveling up" in life requires breaking free of my comfort zone and confronting any trepidation head on. Preparation and readiness are vastly important -- and shoul...
  • Jul 16, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:14:15
Three tips: my first Kickstarter Campaign for my sailing channel
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Three tips: my first Kickstarter Campaign for my sailing channel

Hi! I'm continuing, separate from Season 2, the Pacific Solo Captain's Log, where I will record and upload simple videos about what I am learning. This week I have three tips for those who are thinking of launching their own Kickstarter Campaign. I've ju...
  • Jul 07, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:15:23
Annivesary Boat Tour of my sailboat
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Annivesary Boat Tour of my sailboat

It's the one-year anniversary of me taking possession of SV Wahine and formally starting off on this journey called Pacific Solo. What a ride it's been so far! And I realized that I haven't given you all a boat tour yet. So, without further ado, I give y...
  • Jul 02, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:09:46
Sailing with the Hydrovane — Pacific Solo — Season 2, Episode 6
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Sailing with the Hydrovane — Pacific Solo — Season 2, Episode 6

Last episode, I installed Skylie 2, my new hydrovane and permanent "crew member." I have had a chance to take Wahine out a few more times, and I have to say, the hydrovane is fantastic! I'm looking forward to even more time with Skylie 2 (named after my be...
  • Jun 16, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:06:48
Installing a Hydrovane #solosailor #selfsteering #DIY
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Installing a Hydrovane #solosailor #selfsteering #DIY

I am a step closer to my goal of sailing solo across the Pacific. I've completed the installation of new and permanent crew member "Skylie II," my new hydrovane. The hydrovane will act similar to an autopilot, and is a relatively simple device that frees m...
  • Jun 03, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:08:08
Pacific Solo — Season 02, Episode 04: Beyond Tokyo Bay
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Pacific Solo — Season 02, Episode 04: Beyond Tokyo Bay

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...
  • May 15, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:13:21
The Furler Saga (Part 2) wahine
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The Furler Saga (Part 2) wahine

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,...
  • May 02, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:07:03
Captain’s Log — 04/30/2020 — 3 Tips for Solo Life
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Captain’s Log — 04/30/2020 — 3 Tips for Solo Life

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...
  • May 01, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:04:00
Pacific Solo — Season 02, Episode 02: Into April and the Furler Saga (Part 1)
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Pacific Solo — Season 02, Episode 02: Into April and the Furler Saga (Part 1)

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? Support Pacific Solo on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/pacificso...
  • Apr 15, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:10:15
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