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Early Row, Big News Coming #boatlife #sailingjapan #liveaboard
I'm up early to row my tender ashore to pick up new glasses before the winds pick up! Life on the water always keeps you moving—and today, that includes braving the swell. Stay tuned: I have some important announcements coming soon about me, my boat Wahi...
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 w...
My Reset Ritual (No Plumbing Required) #author #sailing #boatlife
Sometimes all it takes is a splash of cold water to reset your mind. In this off-grid moment from the edge of Japan, I share a simple nightly ritual — a recycled PET bottle, a roadside breeze, and a reminder that creativity often flows best when we stop...
One Year in Japan and Never Anchored! #anchor #japan #bluezone
This is Leg 2 of my Journey Beyond the Blue Zone. I visit Ama Island in Shimane Prefecture — a Longevity Hotspot with Japan’s highest number of centenarians — and reunite with my friends Tyler and Julia. One year ago, Tyler and Julia sailed their In...
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 headi...
Cool cat checks me out #digitalnomad #sailing #cat
When I come into port, there are many, many cats. This time, one showed a particular interest in what I was doing. #digitalnomad #sailing #cats #cat
Lucky Stop on Ieshima Island #sailing #japan #adventure
Hi, Lowell here of Pacific Solo and the Never Too Late Academy speaking to you from Ieshima, a small island off the west coast of Okinawa, near Motobu and Nago. We pulled in here unexpectedly. I would sail overnight to Amami, but I wanted to see as many is...
Ieshima! Looks Like Thunder Mountain #sailing #japan #ieshima
On our northward trek, I would like to avoid overnight passages if possible. So I discussed with Ian and an on board, and we plan to pull into Ieshima, which we plan to visit for a night, and possibly Yoron the next day. I aim to get to Sakurajima for my b...
Sailing Japan: It`s cold but the journey is heating up #japan #sailing #adventure
Brrr, it’s cold out there! In this video, I'm leaving Wahine and heading to Osaka for an exciting marathon and some cherished family time. Despite the chill, the journey is heating up—after Osaka, I'll return to Okinawa before setting sail for a few mo...
Why did this Couple avoid anchoring while Cruising Japan! #cruisingjapan #japantravel #traveltips
Amidst the haul-out work on my sailboat Wahine, I caught up with Scott and Mia of SV Tengah, a stunning 54ft Amel. These seasoned sailors arrived in Japan six months ago after an epic journey from the Mediterranean through the South Pacific and, most recen...
Why come to Japan? #travel #cruisingjapan #japanesehospitality
Many cruisers are hesitant to sail Japan—especially in light of Sailing La Vagabonde’s recent video about the challenges, including their collision with a fishing vessel. But while it’s true that Japan presents unique hurdles, the rewards far outweig...
Japan Haul-Out Day 3 #sailing #japantravel
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....
Is Japan Safe? #sailing #travel #safety
For the full video, go to https://youtu.be/4OB3hIr8V-Q #safety #travel #japantravel
What You Need to Know about Anchoring in Japan #boatcollision #sailing #japan
In this follow-up to my last video, where I responded to Sailing La Vagabonde’s five reasons why more sailors don’t come to Japan, I address the many comments and questions I received about their recent accident. While most were constructive and apprec...