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Captain’s Log — 01/01/2020 — It’s 2020! Happy New Year!
I finished the year out with a nice solo sail. There is a lot to be thankful for, and 2019 was a year of accomplished goals. Thank you to all who helped me get to where I am, and I am incredibly grateful for the support. May 2020 be a great year to us all!...
Captain’s Log — 12/25/2019 — Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas and happy holidays to you all! It's been a spectacular year. Here's to 2020! Support Pacific Solo on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/pacificsolo Thank you to the Keel Club Founding Members: Harry A. Hill / BetterU Tokyo Supercars...
New Propeller. The Old One Fell Off!
We're finally back in the water! Whew...what a journey! But it hasn't been all bad. There is definitely a silver lining to behold, and it sure feels good to be able to take Wahine back into open water.
Captain’s Log — 11/15/2019 — Meet Skylie! (pacific solo)
There's a member of the family who hadn't met Wahine yet, and boy did she take to it quickly! Meet the captain's best friend: Skylie. Blog post here: https://www.pacificsolo.com/blog/2019/skylie Thank you to the Keel Club Founding Members: Harry A. Hi...
License Fail? I Got My Boat License In Japan!
After some knocks, I finally have some good news! Hopefully this is the start of getting back onto the water. Finally, on my third attempt for my Class 1 License, I made it! Now, I can legally leave Japan's shores as the Class-One License allows me to go ...
Typhoon Hagibis: Weathering the Storm
I batten down the hatches for typhoon Hagibis, the most powerful storm to hit the Kanto region of Japan since 1958. You can also read some of my thoughts in my blog here: https://www.pacificsolo.com/blog/2019/the-storm Thank you to the Keel Club Founding...
My quest to solo-sail the North Pacific: Pacific Solo
Hi, I'm Lowell. My journey is just beginning. I have a lot to learn, and it's scary, but my goal is to traverse the North Pacific by myself on my sailboat SV Wahine. Most importantly, my target along the way is to pass through what I am calling "Nemo North...
MY PROPELLER FELL OFF! – Is it bad luck or good fortune?
Another setback that was a big surprise! This could keep me out of the water and prevent me from practicing my sailing for weeks. Such is the life of boat ownership. The good news... I'm learning more about the boat each day. I've jotted down my thoughts ...
This Guy just bought his first boat and he’s on a steep learning curve!
I had only owned her for one month when we had to pull her out of the water for one month. I was stuck sleeping in my car. Finally, she's back in her berth. But will she be there for long...? Thank you to the Keel Club Founding Members: Harry A. Hill / B...
TOP 10 Questions I’m Asked About Pacific Solo
Got any questions I haven't answered? Leave me a comment, and I'll do my best to answer there -- or maybe in another video! For now here are the top ten thus far 1. Do you know how to sail? Just a little. I have loved sailing lasers (fast dinghies, kinda)...
I Just Bought a Boat and this Happened!
I could not believe it. I had only just bought Wahine a few weeks before and my gear box went. The realities of being a boat owner I suppose. This was just the start of a series of setbacks. Can I keep going. www.pacificsolo.com Keel Club Founding Me...