This Remote Island in Japan has the Most Incredible Blue Water.
May 17, 2023 by Pacific Solo | Language: EN Play Time: 00:10:02 | SAILING YOUTUBERS
Hearing the words “remote island Japan” is one thing. Seeing it in person is another. And having the opportunity to sail through its clear, blue waters? That’s a dream come true.
In this episode, I sail to my third port on this unique Island called Amami. The port is called Koniya in Setouchi and is popular among Sailors and a good typhoon hole. Before I leave the deep inlet of Uken, though, I welcome my friend Esteban who has come for a few days. He teaches me the proper way to each spaghetti, and together with local guide Matt, we visit some charming and out-of-the-way local eateries. All under the excellent tutelage of a local guide and a man of the jungle, mountain, and sea, Matt Pride. My mate Mitsu also accompanied us to Koniya but did not make it into any of the shots for some reason. Next time!
Once to Koniya, meeting up again with Rui, a JP YouTuber, is great. He and Koru live aboard their boat.
https://www.youtube.com/@Umi-Fune
And I met others who live aboard, including a solo sailor from Hokkaido and a young man from Sendai.
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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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