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Sailing & Reflecting on Turning 70: A Journey Through Japan #japan #cherryblossomseason #sailing
I'm preparing to leave port and follow Japan's cherry blossom front—a journey that goes beyond sailing. At 70, I'm reflecting on a path similar to my bicycle journey 25 years ago when I cycled the length of Japan during Cherry Blossom Season, the result of a dissertation I wrote for m...
A Ritual for Safe Sailing: Japan-Style #travel #japan #shinto
Start the year with me as I witness a beautiful and meaningful Shinto New Year ritual at the marina. A Shinto priest performs a blessing to drive out evil spirits and bad luck, and ensure safe journeys for all who sail in and out of the port. Carl, one of the marina staff who acts as an informal Eng...
Safety At Sea For You & Your Family – The Joe Cooper Interview! | Interview
The FULL unedited interview filled with Joe's knowledge and expertise is available to Practical Sailor members for free: Practical Sailor is your trusted resource for reviews of sailboats and sailing gear. Chat with us on Facebook! This week we interview sailing veteran Joe Cooper on his...
MY IRIDIUM SATELLITE PHONE UNBOXING: I’m so excited!
The countdown continues to my departure from Tokyo to Okinawa. It will be a two-month practice run. Many challenges to face to get there but i keep pressing forward with the help of patrons and supporters. In this episode, i reveal a special device that an experienced Mariner, Maurice Vitty rec...
Six Weeks to go: A Big Lesson about Marine Electrics ( sailing marine electrical )
With just six weeks to go before Wahine and I depart our slip for the last time, we are working hard at getting ready to go. There is a whole lot going on including a complete audit of the electrical system. I am learning every day and this week was a lesson in why you should only use Marine grade w...
Happy Holidays from the Island of Dreams ( sailing, Christmas, never too late )
Wishing you a Happy Holiday Season. December always prompts reflection and probably this year more than ever we been provoked to ponder issues that are larger than ourselves. Let`s continue to dream and hope and put those aspirations into action in ways that brings good to the world and all who ma...
Sails, Solar, Safety, and Sponsors before I leave the Marina! (solo sailing )
Lots to do and to think about as the new year fast approaches. In February, I will leave my mooring at Yumenoshima Marina and set off to Okinawa. Between February and my departure for the solo crossing of the Pacific in June, I will not have permanent harbor. For the Okinawa trip, I want to be 80% ...
Lifeline Installation and Sunday Sailing
One of my lifelines snapped a month ago when someone was stepping off the boat so I thought it best to replace them last Sunday Morning. When I finished, I invited three friends to join me for an afternoon sail with Skylie ll, Wahine, and me. The wind was light, but it was pleasantly relaxing Sun...
Am I fit enough for a solo crossing of the Pacific? ( solo sailing )
Last episode, I discussed what I'm asking from my boat, SV Wahine, and if she's safe enough to get me across the Pacific on my solo crossing. It's only fair she ask the same of me. I'm readying myself both physically and mentally, and there is much to do before I set off next J...
12 things to check before going offshore
Is my Gib'Sea 402 safe for an ocean crossing? A major -- and perhaps obvious -- part of my preparations to set sail across the Pacific alone on SV Wahine is ensuring that she's safe for offshore sailing and can handle the long journey in the open waters of the Pacific. n These are a doze...