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Incredible Sailing Adventure: Hawaii to Japan Part 1
Join Tyler, Julia and I on board an Ingrid 38, on an epic voyage as we sail from Hawaii to Japan, a journey spanning 35-40 days across the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. Follow our adventures on YouTube at @sailingramona and @pacificsolo as we share ...
Fearless or Foolish? Why I Never Lock my Boat!
There are 6852 Islands in Japan have been on a three-year sailing expedition around Japan exploring them. Setting out from Tokyo I originally aimed for Okinawa as a stress test to see if my boat and I were ready to cross the Pacific solo. We failed! The...
Escaping the Noise: Finding Peace in Amami, Japan
SV Wahine, my Gib Sea 402 is waiting patiently and peacefully for me in Buren Bay. I am reunited with her tomorrow. In the meantime, my mate Mitsu ( also the Commodore of the Buren Bay, Yacht Club takes a video of her each morning.
Discover the Thrills of Being a Digital Nomad – Dive into an Afternoon Swim
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Unlock the solo sailor’s secret to effortlessly handling a dingy on board
I`m a never-too-later and I live on board a Gib Sea 402. Currently cruising Japan and one day hope to cross an ocean. https://www.nevertoolateacademy.com/
Living the Dream: Inside the World of a Digital NoMad
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 liveaboard digital nomad. But I do take a vacation every day! Thanks as always to Matt Pride of Uken...
“Unbelievable! Severe Weather Warning: What Is a Linear Precipitation Belt?”
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 ever-ready sense of adventure and brilliant guidance. Check out the new Channel: Cruising Japan in ...
Yay! I can sleep again: and other changes onboard!
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 new plan. Three changes have taken the lion's share of my attention. Check out the new Channel:...
Wedding Bells and Fun in the Water with my Brother
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 adventure and I am reminded how my brother is at home at home in the water. If you are a never-too-late...
This Remote Island in Japan has the Most Incredible Blue Water.
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 a dream come true. In this episode, I sail to my third port on this unique Island called Amami....
I Thought We Were Over, Until I Changed My Mind!
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 Wahine and focus for the time being on exploring Japan from the sea. The goal of solo sailing acr...
Secrets of Japan: off-the-beaten-path destinations. Stay Tuned.
In this video, I answer the question of How many prefectures I have visited, and how I got there. I don`t keep track of numbers, but the question got me thinking. So I scoured the map and my various journals and realized I have only two prefectures to go ...
What Happened When I Tried to Return to My Boat? #sailing #mooring #cardio
I`m hungry and I cannot get back on my boat! The Tidal variation is only two meters, but I leave enough slack in the lines to accommodate fluctuations. Which is fine, except when the winds pick up when I go shopping for supper. It is also high tide, so ...
I Became a Man on Amami Island. #sailing #japan #cruising
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 friends: Mitsu and his colleague Kenchan. Also, It was Shintaro`s final days with me on board Wahi...