Japan Sailing Challenge YouTube Videos
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Heading to Shimane and a Milestone #sailng #japan #travel
Brian and I just left Wahine after a very gentle evening on the water. Brian's off to Nagasaki. I'm off tomorrow as well. And we'll rendezvous again in Shimane with Tyler and Julia, the Ramona Rae crew. Bye-bye, Wahine. #japan #sailing #travel #ramona...
I Turned 70 Today—And Here’s Why It Matters #vernalequinox #birthday #sailing #japan
March 20th isn’t just another day on the calendar—it holds deep personal meaning for me. It marks the Vernal Equinox, a symbol of balance, renewal, and fresh starts. On this day 25 years ago, I began a life-changing 3,000 km bicycle journey from Sakur...
Sailed to Amami Island #Amami #PrivateBeach #Sunrise #Moonset #Uken #70thbirthday Birthday
I arrived in Amami safely. An islamd I know quite well and have many friends here. #Amami #PrivateBeach #Sunrise #Moonset #Uken #70thbirthday Birthday #sailing #ukenglish
Leaving Okinawa for Kyushu by Sailboat #sailing #okinawa #japan
The journey north begins! After 15 months, my boat is finally back in Kyushu, marking the start of Chasing the Cherry Blossom 2 – a voyage following Japan’s iconic Sakura season by sea. Leaving Itoman, I planned to sail overnight to Amami, but as I pas...
Renting a Boat in Japan #japanadventure #boatrental #tokyo
Ever wondered what it’s like to rent a boat in Tokyo and explore Japan’s stunning waterways? Join me, my cousin, and my brother, an old friend and my son as skipper, as we have a unique adventure, taking in the sights from a whole new perspective! Fro...
Sailing & Reflecting on Turning 70: A Journey Through Japan #japan #cherryblossomseason #sailing
I'm preparing to leave port and follow Japan's cherry blossom front—a journey that goes beyond sailing. At 70, I'm reflecting on a path similar to my bicycle journey 25 years ago when I cycled the length of Japan during Cherry Blossom Season, the result ...
A Ritual for Safe Sailing: Japan-Style #travel #japan #shinto
Start the year with me as I witness a beautiful and meaningful Shinto New Year ritual at the marina. A Shinto priest performs a blessing to drive out evil spirits and bad luck, and ensure safe journeys for all who sail in and out of the port. Carl, one of ...
Preparing to set sail in Okinawa #sailing #japan #travel #itoman
Shinto Priest visits the Marina for New Year Blessing and I scout out the next port. #sailing #japan #travel #itoman
Boatlife in Japan #sailing #japan #sunrise #travel
Back on board and ramping up to leave soon #sunrise #sailing #travel #japan #boatlife
Almost New Racing Team Gear for My Japan Adventure! #foulweather #sailing #sailingjapan
Check out my latest find: nearly new foul-weather gear I picked up second-hand! This set, possibly from a Belgian racing team, is in incredible condition and perfect for my next adventure. It’s all part of prepping Wahine to sail north in a few weeks, fo...
Fixing a Damaged Sailboat for a 2025 Japan Adventure #rottenfloorboard #thruhulls #seacocks
Join me in the final video of 2024 as I gear up for my next adventure—Chasing the Cherry Blossom 2 in 2025! This month has been all about preparation, with not one but two haulouts in just two weeks (one of them unexpectedly). The main focus was to prep...
Day 15 Japan Haul-Out #boatleak #boating #japan #sailboat
Prepping for the ultimate 2025 challenge! 🚤🌸 After 5 incredible years cruising Japan on my Gibsea 402, I’m gearing up for Chasing the Cherry Blossom 2, a journey to sail the length of Japan during Sakura Season—25 years after doing it by bicycle....
Haulout finished and boat projects continue on land #sailinglife #boatprojects
Ahhhh . not only good to be back in the water, but also to continue with boat projects shirtless and barefoot! I`m Prepping for the ultimate 2025 challenge! 🚤🌸 After 5 incredible years cruising Japan on my Gibsea 402, I’m gearing up for Chasing ...
Day 14 Japan Haul-Out #boatleak #boating #japan #sailboat
Prepping for the ultimate 2025 challenge! 🚤🌸 After 5 incredible years cruising Japan on my Gibsea 402, I’m gearing up for Chasing the Cherry Blossom 2, a journey to sail the length of Japan during Sakura Season—25 years after doing it by bicycle....