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Coming soon . . . a Happier Episode ( Never Too Late sailing solo)
.I was asked recently by a group of friends what I am learning and is it difficult at my age . . so I have come up with a TOP TEN list. Actually, after I recorded I could think of dozen more. One of the things I am learning is how to work from the boat ....
Dockside Rescue ( solo sailing )
Warning: this not the happiest of videos. One morning, following a gale the night before, I discovered a Grey Heron entangled in my backstay. Another Heron, likely its partner, watched from the treetops across the cove and sometimes circled overhead watc...
Seven things I have learned! ( solo sailing)
Well, this is a slightly different episode. In addition to the 7 things I have learned about Typhoons in Japan, I share four reflections following being on board Wahine in Tokyo during Super Typhoon 19 and share tips from Japan cruising specialist Kirk Pa...
Dodging thunderstorms and experiencing acts of kindness ( Sailing Japan)
The risk of thunderstorms, unexpected acts of kindness, and an interesting coast lined marked my final few days sailing the Ehime Coast in West Shikoku. I had to be mindful of CAPE numbers ( Convective Available Potential Energy: see below) during my fin...
Sailing the spectacular west coast of Shikoku ( solo sailing )
In southwest Shikoku, near Cape Ashizuri, lies the wonderful town of Tosa Shimizu offering spectacular vistas, history, and charm as well as convenience for yachts who harbor there. With laundry, restaurants, shops, marine stores all within minutes if not...
Stopped at sea by the Coast Guard #solosailor #japan #voyage
The charm of the Japanese Coast, on and off land continues to delight. This three-day voyage starts with my final preparations before departure. I am touched and inspired by the people I meet along the way. Shibafuji san, took me to his boatyard where ...
Live interview with rookie solo sailor Lowell Sheppard
Hosted by Lowell's brother, Brent, this live interview dives deep into the trials and triumphs of Lowell's solo sailing journey. Two years ago he set out to realize a life-long dream. Sailing solo from Tokyo to Vancouver. This trans-Pacific interview wil...
Race Day at Kochi Yacht Club ( Yacht Race Sailing Solo)
Just before I left Kochi, I was invited to be guest crew on Dawn, a Beneteau 35. for a Kochi Yacht Club Race. Also, a highlight of the day was to have lunch in the Port from which John Manjiro set off on his fateful fishing trip. His life affected the ...
Cruising Shikoku: where sea and soul meet (solo sailing)
Join me as I revisit Temple #23 after 21 years and then cruise the coastline to the SE most tip of Shikoku following the pilgrims way. Shikoku is the smallest of Japan`s four main islands. Standing like a gargantuan breakwater off western Honshu, the i...
Join me for a Never Too Late Special!
Calling all Never Too Laters . . . for a Special YT Live event to mark the two year anniversary since I stepped on board my dream. It is two years ago that I stepped on board my dream. At my 64th Birthday Party in March 2019 I announced my dream to buy ...
Rookie solo sailor gets hacked ( solo travel ) sailing solo across the pacific
I was hacked while Wahine and I were in corona limbo. It seems to have been a sophisticated attack. Arghhhh!!!! But it is not all bad news. I am told my autohelm part is to arrive any day and that along with other encouragements means that I will so...
Sailing Japan: Cruising the Kii Peninsula Part One (a secluded cove with a secret)
I was simply enchanted with the secluded cover that harbors a secret. ( hint: government censorship and survival) Once arriving in Mie after 200 + Nautical mile solo sail from Tokyo without a working autohelm and AIS. But I wanted to keep moving so I ...
Cruising Japan! One more year of training with no port to call home! ahhhh
As I mentioned in a previous episode I have had to postpone my solo crossing of the North Pacific for one year because the boat and I are not ready. I was looking into the option of sailing across with a Crew and spend the next year training on the West Co...
Sailing a Japanese boat to Canada. Am I in a catch-22?
I have spent countless hours, no, days and weeks trying to figure out how to legally sail my bot Japanese Registered sail boat offshore and to Canada. I naively thought that I could buy the boat of my choice and sail off into the sunset. Not so. At least ...