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She’s 91 and Wants a Captain’s License
I took a 91-year-old woman sailing. She came with four generations of her family—the youngest just one year old. She lives independently, plays golf and tennis, writes haiku… and told her son she wants to get her captain’s license. At 91. Most of my work explores aging, place, and community in J...
Are These Japan’s Last Superagers? #Japan #Longevity #Aging
After nearly two years researching and writing Longevity and the Art of Community: Lessons from Japan, I thought I’d be ready to let it go. But this book isn’t letting me go. One question keeps coming back. Early in my journey, my mentor and colleague in the International Academic Forum, Dr James M...
Shimane: The Japanese Prefecture Where Community Breeds Longevity #japan #matsue #longevity
Matsue, capital of Shimane, Japan’s #1 prefecture for centenarians per 100,000 people, continues to reveal its secret to long, healthy life. Yesterday, a businessman told me the answer in one breath: “Stress-free… because we are a good community.” This morning, before I boarded a train, I return...
Secrets From a 92 Year Old’s Life in Japan #longevity #healthylifespan #japan
I left my boat three days ago to come to Shimane Prefecture, a Japanese longevity hotspot, more people live past 100 than anywhere else in the country. I came here to work on my book Longevity and the Art of Community: Lessons from Japan, but also to reflect on what it really means to live well and ...
Day 3: Lightning, Longevity & Leaving Wahine Behind #LongevityJourney #boatlife #BlueZone
Day 3 of my 30-day journey through Japan’s longevity hotspots took a surprising turn. While bailing out my tender in heavy rain, lightning struck close enough to shake the boat and leave me wondering if Wahine herself had been hit. Thankfully, everything survived — including me! Now I’m leaving Bure...
Back on Land and Facing the Scale: Yikes #boatlife #sunrise #fitness
Boat life may be good for the soul… but not for the waistline. Back on land, walking every day in one of my favorite valleys in Japan, I’m reminded of when I used to cycle 70 km before breakfast. Now? I’m the heaviest I’ve ever been at 95 kilos. I’m on a writing retreat—and a walking reboot. Think...
Back on my Feet and Wahine is Safe #japan #ikigai #bluezone
New Meditative Video Coming soon Lowell here from Pacific Solo and the Never Too Late Academy. I’m back on the mainland, diving deeper into longevity research across Japan—building on Blue Zones and Ikigai. After three days off my feet from blisters, I’m walking again (aiming for 10 km/day) and refl...
What a Week: Laughter and Tears. #Solstice #WoodyAllen #lifeanddeath
"I`m Not Dying. Not Yet". This week, just after the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, holds layers of meaning for me. - Six years ago, I moved aboard Wahine and launched the Pacific Solo dream. - 39 Years ago this week, we welcomed our first son, Luke Willam Arthur and said...
The Island Called Me Back #japan #boatlife #bluezone #sailingjapan
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. Now, at 70, I’m setting a new course to replic...
What’s Next for My Boat and This Channel? A New Chapter Begins. #boatlife #japan #slowtravel
After four years and 80+ ports, and a failed attempt to realize a dream to cross the pacific Solo before I am 70, I’m charting a new course, for myself, my boat and this channel. In this update, I reveal three big announcements: the future of my sailboat, my creative work, and this growing channel....
Living Afloat in Japan’s Rainy Season #BoatLife #NeverTooLate #SailingJapan
Rainy season has arrived in Japan, and that means humid days, provisioning missions, and rowing a few hundred meters to shore. Life on a boat, currently in the middles of remote Bay, isn’t glamorous, but it’s rich in rhythm, reflection, and a good work out going ashore for groceries. It’s never t...
Time’s Ticking – One Week to Go #sailing #japan #bluezone
Only one week left to pre-order A Journey Beyond the Blue Zone — my 10th and most personal book yet. From the deck of my sailboat in Japan’s Blue Zone to cherry blossom-covered castles in the mountains, I’ve spent the past year chasing the secrets of healthy aging. This book weaves together stories...
Chasing the Cherry Blossom in Japan #slowtravel #kickboxer #bluezone
Lowell here, kicking off Leg Four of my Journey Beyond the Blue Zone! After sailing the Ryukyu Islands, the leaving my boat to catch up to the annual Cherry Blossom migration and visiting Japan’s Longevity Hot Spots in Shimane and Nagano, I am now heading north to re-visit a 400 year old symbol of ...
Setting Sail tomorrow and saying goodbye to Yonabaru. #sailing #japan #cherryblossoms
Its my last day in the port of Yonabaru, where he has met many wonderful people over the past 14 months. I am sailing tomorrow to Itoman on the other side of Okinawa to position myself to head north and follow the annual cherry blossom the length of Japan, visiting remote places and, and exploring t...
Separate Boats, One Love: Tips from a Woman Sailor #lovers #buddyboats #sailing #endlesstravel
"Don`t have a man on board unless he is your lover, your father or your brother" is just one of the tips Evelyne gives based on 40 years at sea as an endless traveler" Meet Evelynne Revallier, a lifelong voyager who set sail from France 40 years ago and never looked back. She’s esta...
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. 🗾 This haulout in Okinawa is to ready my boat (and my...
Japan Haul-Out Day 4 #sailing #japan #chasingthecherryblossom2
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. 🗾 This haulout in Okinawa marks Day 1 of readying my ...
Boat Leaks Explained: Dripless Seals and a Mysterious Leak
"Does your boat leak? For many first-time buyers, seeing water in the bilge is a deal breaker. A recent visit from a prospective buyer raised concerns about water in my boat's bilge. But here's the truth—every boat leaks, and it's more about understanding the cause than panicking...
Learning the Secrets of Weather Forecasting #wind #thunder #current
"When I was just day sailing, wind strength and direction were all I needed to think about. But after three years of full-time cruising, I've discovered much more to consider—like tidal currents, the CAPE index, and other crucial factors that can make or break your journey. Join me as I sh...
We Won! Sailor Experiences Japanese Festival #travel #sailing #okinawa
Join us as we embark on an unforgettable journey to the Okinawa Sailing Festival, a mesmerizing event that attracts sailors from across the globe to compete and celebrate their passion for sailing in the picturesque waters of Okinawa, Japan. This vibrant festival combines breathtaking natural beauty...
Mastering endurance: Sailor’s 60-kilometer challenge
I only started training in January due to doctor's orders. So, to avoid injury, my aim was to walk and jog. But I knew that I would be running the risk of not reaching certain time checks. Also, I wanted it to be a challenge, so I decided to try to match my first sponsored walk at age 12 (35...
Unlocking Hidden Depths: My Transformative Journey to New Horizons
As I return to my sailboat, named Wahine, a Gib Sea 402, moored in the middle of a deep inlet on the remote island of Amami, I can't help but feel a sense of trepidation. For the first time ever, I feared for her safety as Typhoon Kahnun lingered over the island. While I'm relieved to know...
The Final Episode of Season 4: Will My Boat Survive Typhoon Kahnun?
Although this is the final episode of Season 4, it contains a lot of firsts: 1. First time to build a mooring buoy 2. First time to leave Wahine in the middle of the bay at any time, let alone a typhoon 3. First time to experience a Typhoon that was so dangerously slow and lingering. 4. First time t...