Hi! I’m back on Wahine after a few action-packed days on land. Life on shore is fast-paced, and I’ve been on the go non-stop. In just a few days, I met with Harry Hill to plan his book launch in Osaka, connected with marathon runners, explored Zen gard...
Join me aboard Voyager for her final voyage with Captain Baba, my doctor and the owner of a beautiful Bristol Channel Cutter 28. In this no-frills video, we spend a day sailing from Ginowan to Itoman in Okinawa. Captain Baba prepares to say goodbye to Voya...
It's about 3 30 in the morning, and I've come up for my nightly pet bottle shower just to wipe myself down. I woke up feeling a little bit gooey from the humidity, not so much sweat, So this just allows me to kind of get all that off and wash get back to s...
In this video, I share the top five essential Japanese words I use daily on my exploration of remote Japan. These words go beyond the basics and will help you connect with locals, show respect for the culture, and enhance your travel experience. Whether cy...
In this video, I share the top five essential Japanese words I use daily on my exploration of remote Japan. These words go beyond the basics and will help you connect with locals, show respect for the culture, and enhance your travel experience. Whether cy...
In this episode of Pacific Solo, I respond to the world-famous sailing channel La Vagabond and their recent video highlighting five reasons why more sailors don’t cruise to Japan. As someone who’s spent years exploring Japan’s incredible coastlines a...
This rather aggressive encounter with the Japanese Coast guard resulted in a surprise friendship
#coastguard #travel #japantravel #japan #sailing #boatlife
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Feeling overwhelmed or stuck in a mental block? Join me for a 3-minute escape on the open water to refresh your mind and ignite your creativity. Let the soothing drone footage of my sailboat gliding through vast, exp...
In this follow-up to my last video, where I responded to Sailing La Vagabonde’s five reasons why more sailors don’t come to Japan, I address the many comments and questions I received about their recent accident. While most were constructive and apprec...
Prepping for the ultimate 2025 challenge! 🚤🌸 After 5 incredible years cruising Japan on my Gibsea 402, I’m gearing up for Chasing the Cherry Blossom 2, a journey to sail the length of Japan during Sakura Season—25 years after doing it by bicycle....
Prepping for the ultimate 2025 challenge! 🚤🌸 After 5 incredible years cruising Japan on my Gibsea 402, I’m gearing up for Chasing the Cherry Blossom 2, a journey to sail the length of Japan during Sakura Season—25 years after doing it by bicycle....
Prepping for the ultimate 2025 challenge! 🚤🌸 After 5 incredible years cruising Japan on my Gibsea 402, I’m gearing up for Chasing the Cherry Blossom 2, a journey to sail the length of Japan during Sakura Season—25 years after doing it by bicycle....
Prepping for the ultimate 2025 challenge! 🚤🌸 After 5 incredible years cruising Japan on my Gibsea 402, I’m gearing up for Chasing the Cherry Blossom 2, a journey to sail the length of Japan during Sakura Season—25 years after doing it by bicycle....
Many cruisers are hesitant to sail Japan—especially in light of Sailing La Vagabonde’s recent video about the challenges, including their collision with a fishing vessel. But while it’s true that Japan presents unique hurdles, the rewards far outweig...
Prepping for the ultimate 2025 challenge! 🚤🌸 After 5 incredible years cruising Japan on my Gibsea 402, I’m gearing up for Chasing the Cherry Blossom 2, a journey to sail the length of Japan during Sakura Season—25 years after doing it by bicycle....
Prepping for the ultimate 2025 challenge! 🚤🌸 After 5 incredible years cruising Japan on my Gibsea 402, I’m gearing up for Chasing the Cherry Blossom 2, a journey to sail the length of Japan during Sakura Season—25 years after doing it by bicycle....
Prepping for the ultimate 2025 challenge! 🚤🌸 After 5 incredible years cruising Japan on my Gibsea 402, I’m gearing up for Chasing the Cherry Blossom 2, a journey to sail the length of Japan during Sakura Season—25 years after doing it by bicycle....
Prepping for the ultimate 2025 challenge! 🚤🌸 After 5 incredible years cruising Japan on my Gibsea 402, I’m gearing up for Chasing the Cherry Blossom 2, a journey to sail the length of Japan during Sakura Season—25 years after doing it by bicycle....
Prepping for the ultimate 2025 challenge! 🚤🌸 After 5 incredible years cruising Japan on my Gibsea 402, I’m gearing up for Chasing the Cherry Blossom 2, a journey to sail the length of Japan during Sakura Season—25 years after doing it by bicycle....
Prepping for the ultimate 2025 challenge! 🚤🌸 After 5 incredible years cruising Japan on my Gibsea 402, I’m gearing up for Chasing the Cherry Blossom 2, a journey to sail the length of Japan during Sakura Season—25 years after doing it by bicycle....
Prepping for the ultimate 2025 challenge! 🚤🌸 After 5 incredible years cruising Japan on my Gibsea 402, I’m gearing up for Chasing the Cherry Blossom 2, a journey to sail the length of Japan during Sakura Season—25 years after doing it by bicycle....
Amidst the haul-out work on my sailboat Wahine, I caught up with Scott and Mia of SV Tengah, a stunning 54ft Amel. These seasoned sailors arrived in Japan six months ago after an epic journey from the Mediterranean through the South Pacific and, most recen...
Ahhhh . not only good to be back in the water, but also to continue with boat projects shirtless and barefoot!
I`m Prepping for the ultimate 2025 challenge! 🚤🌸 After 5 incredible years cruising Japan on my Gibsea 402, I’m gearing up for Chasing ...
Prepping for the ultimate 2025 challenge! 🚤🌸 After 5 incredible years cruising Japan on my Gibsea 402, I’m gearing up for Chasing the Cherry Blossom 2, a journey to sail the length of Japan during Sakura Season—25 years after doing it by bicycle....
Join me in the final video of 2024 as I gear up for my next adventure—Chasing the Cherry Blossom 2 in 2025! This month has been all about preparation, with not one but two haulouts in just two weeks (one of them unexpectedly).
The main focus was to prep...
Check out my latest find: nearly new foul-weather gear I picked up second-hand! This set, possibly from a Belgian racing team, is in incredible condition and perfect for my next adventure. It’s all part of prepping Wahine to sail north in a few weeks, fo...
Start the year with me as I witness a beautiful and meaningful Shinto New Year ritual at the marina. A Shinto priest performs a blessing to drive out evil spirits and bad luck, and ensure safe journeys for all who sail in and out of the port. Carl, one of ...
"Don`t have a man on board unless he is your lover, your father or your brother" is just one of the tips Evelyne gives based on 40 years at sea as an endless traveler"
Meet Evelynne Revallier, a lifelong voyager who set sail from France 40 years ago and ...
I’m almost 70, living on my sailboat, and usually shirtless, shoeless, and hatless—loving every minute of it! Honestly, I wish I’d started this life a whole lot sooner. Stay tuned for upcoming videos on my brand-new skincare regime—sun protection i...
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