I am often asked what it is like to be on permanent vacation. My reply is that I am not retired and have never worked so hard in my life now that I am a ...

Woa, two storms back to back but in between, managed to have a fun and significant weekend with friends, the Haldane Men.. Thanks to Matt Pride for your ...

Having decided to focus on coastal cruising for the foreseeable future and not a solo crossing of the Pacific, I am trying to adapt myself and Wahine to the ...

My Brother Brent comes to Japan to officiate at my son`s wedding and then joins me for a few days in Amami. We are hosted by Matt Pride, Uken`s man of ...

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 ...

Following my two rather sorrowful Videos earlier this year, and after much reflection and consultation with my advisors and sponsors, I have decided to keep ...

It took two years and three attempts, and I finally arrived in the deep inlet of Uken; I was welcomed by my mate Matt Pride and the Mayor. Also, I made new ...

I was without an engine, and a sudden storm was blowing me toward an active volcano, I could take refuge on a tiny island with only 59 residents. For three ...

Part two of my passage from Oita to Amami. Having spent a week in Abaratsu ( Nichinan), first by the Ghost Ship and then at the wonderful Calm Lanai Harbor, ...

#sailboatrestoration #sailboatlife #mainesailing #lifelines #sailingpassion #safety #sailing #sailboats #sailboatsafety Sailboat Safety equipment is key for ...

Oita to Amami Part One. After a month of questioning my boat and then myself, I set my eyes on finally reaching Amami Oshima. It is the island near Okinawa I ...

If you're feeling lost and drained, you are not alone. ! In this video, I'm sharing my crisis of confidence and the process I am going through. If you are a ...

In this video, I`ll show you how I installed a Xantrex Inverter. Thanks to Xantrex, we can keep our power running in bad weather conditions! If you're having ...

I have no regrets about buying Wahine four years ago, She has been my home on the water, classroom, studio, laboratory, think tank, and refuge. We have ...

Happy Holidays everyone. Thanks for watching. How was your 2022? Mine kinda went like this Winter: Troublesome ( Accident at Sea and Health issues) Spring: ...

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 ...

18 months into a Training voyage around Japan I have some news. If you are a never-too-later like me check out the free resources at ...

I have been practicing knots and learning two new ones. The Flying Bowline is fun and can be used when need to create a loop very quickly for docking or ...

I have noticed that Wahine has been a tad slower of late and when motoring I am getting a slight shudder between 2500 - 3000 rpm. It's been a year since I ...