Tender Troubles: Will I reach the shore or sink?
November 10, 2023 by Pacific Solo | Language: EN Play Time: 00:12:56 | SAILING YOUTUBERS
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 deflation – an unanticipated shore detour, and the unforgiving sun took its toll on my over-pressurized dingy. But I have since learned from `experts` that PVC Dingies have a reputation for glue giving way to heat and pressure. In this episode I am prepping the boat for passage to Okinawa, Amidst the taking stock of inventory, cleaning, and maintenance, an inordinate amount of time is taken up trying to repair the dingy
Witness my attempts at resurrection as I took advantage of Robinson’s Farm in Sekko, a former school turned farm, to patch up the dingy. After eight days of diligent repair work, leaks persisted. Will this resilient dingy carry me to the shore, or is it destined to sink? Join me in the latest chapter of my Pacific solo adventure to find out. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and stay tuned for more boating adventures and misadventures! #PacificSolo #SailingAdventure #TenderTroubles #JoycraftDingy
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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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