When a Passage Takes an Unexpected Turn - Watch What Happens Next!
December 07, 2022 by Pacific Solo | Language: EN Play Time: 00:16:30 | SAILING YOUTUBERS
I set out for my third attempt in two years to go to Amami. I wanted to use it as a training voyage so I invited two experienced mariners to join me. But our weather window was slim further complicated by an unforeseen electrical problem. In the end, the 400-mile passage was curtailed for now to 100 miles. But there was a silver lining .. . or shall I say MUD LINING.
Thanks to Anthony and Nikolay for coming along and Daniel of Sea Japan for picking them up and dropping them off! Check Anthony`s activities at https://www.youtube.com/@fastbikejp/videos and Daniel`s at https://www.youtube.com/seajapan
#sailing #hotspring #japan
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Thanks to all those making this voyage possible:
Keel Club Founding Members: Harry A. Hill / BetterU / Tokyo Supercars
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Premium Sponsors: UFC GYM Japan and GRHH
Tier One: Westlund Group, mackfilm LTD, Tokyo Super Cars, Foodsaver & VERSA
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Drone footage is provided by Tyler Walkey from Sailing Ramona (https://www.youtube.com/c/sailingramona
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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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