Welcome to Pacific Solo, where I, Lowell Sheppard, share my sailing adventures and discoveries around Japan. Initially, my goal was to sail across the Pacific solo before turning 70, but that journey is on permanent hold due to unforeseen circumstances. No...
While hunkered down on the canal in the rain, we take a look back at a few of our moments aboard our sailboat and compare it to life now. There are similarities, not least the weather (yep, even on a canal boat we have to be mindful of the winds), but what...
From Gibraltar, I continue toward Madeira. In the Strait of Gibraltar, I have to pass through the area where most orca attacks have been reported. Fortunately, I make it through there without to see any. The next four days are beautiful Atlantic sailing an...
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We keep hearing good things about the Mantus anchors and we told you in last week's episode we've had major problems with the Ultra swivel so it was definitely time to test out a Mantus anchor while we are in the crystal clear waters of the Bahamas.This fi...
Sailing without steering is no joke… In this episode, we limp our way from Black Point to Cambridge Cay in the Exumas using only the emergency tiller after a complete hydraulic failure. Things go from bad to worse when our dinghy tow line snags a mooring...
This week our family is sailing from Tonga to New Zealand. This passage is known to be a difficult one and it's living up to its reputation. We are starting out the passage worrying about boat damage from the whale collision and we are low on food AND fu...
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This Youtube channel is about me Sven Yrvind. I am86 years 1 month old dyslectic solo sailor. I am adapting a modest size 30 year old 17 feet, 5.3 meter long high latitude canoe cruiser of my own design for a sail to Dunedin in NZ. There I have been promis...
Last minute preparations before setting sail around the Cabo Verde Islands. One of our goals is to find the mermaid inside Wendy. She's not a good swimmer. So we're setting off to Sal and Boa Vista where the waters are turquoise and beaches golden. But bef...
Discover amazing kitchen features! We reveal a hidden drawer/step stool and a custom dishwasher, expressing our love for innovative designs and sturdy craftsmanship. See how to maximize space and accessibility in this unique boat kitchen setup. #KitchenGoa...
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We're finally going off grid in our biggest challenge yet! We're testing the boat and ourselves to see how long we can cope without relying on shore power and marina's.
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Are you noticing strange wrinkles in your sails? ⛵ Learn how to identify and fix sail shape issues with this quick and clear sailing tutorial for beginners. From vertical lines caused by halyard tension to horizontal creases near the boom, we break down ...
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This Youtube channel is about me Sven Yrvind. I am86 years 1 month old dyslectic solo sailor. I am adapting a modest size 30 year old 17 feet, 5.3 meter long high latitude canoe cruiser of my own design for a sail to Dunedin in NZ. There I have been promis...
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After a week on the incredible island of Samoa we make the decision to leave for our next big offshore passage of 600 miles to Fiji. Join us for the start of this passage into the unknown
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In this episode we discover a less known jewel in the Mediterranian Sea many sailors skip this island but don't it is really worth a visit but you need a car to really enjoy but together with our buddy boat Tintomara we had rented a car for 3 days and we m...
We try to fix a big mistake on our catamaran AWEN and finish up on our final projects during our technical stop in Martinique. We try to take a break and enjoy the island and find healthy diversions from the boatyard.
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I have finally got round to doing a new channel trailer to match the new channel name. Very Nearly About Something is simply a light hearted video diary about a (newly) retired bloke trying to have Fun and Adventure; the two vital ingredients of life.
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Ever wondered what it takes to deliver a catamaran across hundreds—or even thousands—of nautical miles? In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of a professional catamaran delivery, from prepping the vessel to navigating open ocean passages.
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After six days at sea — including some stressful moments sailing through pirate territory — we’ve finally made it to Guanaja! This tiny island off the coast of Honduras is way off the beaten path, and most people don’t even know it exists. Join us ...
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I’ve had severe allergic reactions to bee stings—so when I heard fake dragonflies might ward them off, I ordered six off Amazon. They’re going up on my sailboat as a kind of quirky defense system. Should I name them? And… what eats dragonflies anyw...
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