In my latest video, I share an update on my upcoming journey from Hawaii to Japan aboard my boat. With meticulous planning, I've compiled a list of 27 essential tasks that must be completed before I can leave my vessel in Okinawa and rendezvous with my fri...
Turning 69 and gearing up for an incredible journey! Can't believe it's finally happening – sailing across the Pacific this month! I won't be alone ; I'll be joining dear friends on their inaugural voyage to Japan aboard a sturdy boat slightly smaller th...
Embark on an adventure sailing to Carrot Island with experienced sailors, encountering challenges, enjoying local culture, and mastering Man Overboard drills.
I only started training in January due to doctor's orders. So, to avoid injury, my aim was to walk and jog. But I knew that I would be running the risk of not reaching certain time checks.
Also, I wanted it to be a challenge, so I decided to try to matc...
Sure, boat life can be inconvenient at times. But I have chosen this lifestyle, and any hardship I face pales in comparison to others who, because of extreme poverty, have had life-threatening inconveniences imposed on them. Yet they long for what I have....
There are 6852 Islands in Japan have been on a three-year sailing expedition around Japan exploring them. Setting out from Tokyo I originally aimed for Okinawa as a stress test to see if my boat and I were ready to cross the Pacific solo. We failed! The...
Join me for an exclusive tour of my Gib Sea 402 sailboat in my latest video! Taking advantage of the visit from my son Ryan and grandson Eli from Tokyo, I decided to showcase the Wahine and give you a glimpse inside. After the boat tour, enjoy some fun mom...
In this video, we'll tell the story of my eventful voyage to Okinawa, including tsunami warnings, exploding life vests, and meeting a Champion Bull on an island known for a unique sport involving a large pet.
It starts with saying goodbye to Amami and al...
I have arrived in Okinawa. Initially had planned to come for winter cruising, but as it turns out it could be my final sailing adventure with Wahine. For several reasons explained in this video, I have officially listed Wahine for sale, For the last four...
Living on a sailboat comes with its own set of challenges. In this episode, titled "Tender Troubles: Will I reach the shore or sink?" I share my experience with the Joycraft Dingy. I'll admit, I take full responsibility for its unexpected and sudden deflat...
Join me on my latest Pacific Solo adventure, where I faced a life-threatening situation when I developed blood clots. . In this video, I share the intense moments of returning to my boat after a hospital stay, only to find that my leg condition worsened. ...
SV Wahine, my Gib Sea 402 is waiting patiently and peacefully for me in Buren Bay. I am reunited with her tomorrow. In the meantime, my mate Mitsu ( also the Commodore of the Buren Bay, Yacht Club takes a video of her each morning.
I bought this gear for emergency use only. In case my prop gets entangled again. The first time it happened it was nearly catastrophic as the sudden stop of the prop from the entangled next sent a vibration and micro debris up the shaft to the dripless se...
I`m a never-too-later and I live on board a Gib Sea 402. Currently cruising Japan and one day hope to cross an ocean.
https://www.nevertoolateacademy.com/
Amidst the serene beauty of Paradise, where the azure Pacific meets lush forests, I have encountered kindred spirits on their quest for a unique existence. Allow me to introduce you to Martin and Chiharu, a dynamic duo embarking on a journey of a lifetime ...
One thing is for sure, life has its surprises.
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Check out the new Channel: Cruising Japan in a Sailboat, as I will gradually post the coordinates and tips for the 60-plus ports I have moored so far. Nothing splashy, just ...
I sailed to Last Paradise Beach once before. It was a fleeting visit. I knew in my heart that I had to return.
Today, I left port alone, but with a purpose. I'm about to rendezvous with Tao, a self-appointed guardian of Last Paradise Beach. Tao, along w...
As I return to my sailboat, named Wahine, a Gib Sea 402, moored in the middle of a deep inlet on the remote island of Amami, I can't help but feel a sense of trepidation. For the first time ever, I feared for her safety as Typhoon Kahnun lingered over the ...
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