Sailing & Reflecting on Turning 70: A Journey Through Japan #japan #cherryblossomseason #sailing
February 08, 2025 by Pacific Solo | Language: EN Play Time: 00:08:16 | SAILING YOUTUBERS
I’m preparing to leave port and follow Japan’s cherry blossom front—a journey that goes beyond sailing. At 70, I’m reflecting on a path similar to my bicycle journey 25 years ago when I cycled the length of Japan during Cherry Blossom Season, the result of a dissertation I wrote for my Masters about Japanese Youth Culture. Now, I’m diving into the secrets of longevity and the lives of Japan’s aging population, inspired by Blue Zone studies. In this video, I also repositioned the boat during a six-hour sail around Okinawa’s southern cape, perfectly timed to dodge challenging tides—a small change setting the stage for bigger ones. I’m more of a sojourner than a sailor, embracing change with every wave.
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#CherryBlossom
#CherryBlossomSeason
#SailingAdventure
#Okinawa
#JapaneseCulture
#Longevity
#BlueZone
#AgingGracefully
#OceanJourney
#Sojourner
#JapanAdventure
#sailing
I'm preparing to leave port and follow Japan's cherry blossom front—a journey that goes beyond sailing. At 70, I'm reflecting on a path similar to my bicycle journey 25 years ago when I cycled the length of Japan during Cherry Blossom Season, the result of a dissertation I wrote for my Masters about Japanese Youth Culture. Now, I'm diving into the secrets of longevity and the lives of Japan’s aging population, inspired by Blue Zone studies. In this video, I also repositioned the boat during a six-hour sail around Okinawa’s southern cape, perfectly timed to dodge challenging tides—a small change setting the stage for bigger ones. I’m more of a sojourner than a sailor, embracing change with every wave.
#Japan
#JapanSailing
#CherryBlossom
#CherryBlossomSeason
#SailingAdventure
#Okinawa
#JapaneseCulture
#Longevity
#BlueZone
#AgingGracefully
#OceanJourney
#Sojourner
#JapanAdventure
#sailing
Sailing & Reflecting on Turning 70: A Journey Through Japan #japan #cherryblossomseason #sailing Locations
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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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