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How I learned to install solar? Final Countdown
Solar Array installation was a big feature in the last few days. Thanks to Merlin Solar for making this happen. Still lots to do and a tad bit of self doubt occasionally creeps in. Just a couple more days. Thanks to all those making this voyage possi...
Sailing Scotland, Oban area
We are now sailing the west coat of Scotland follow us while we sailing around the uk currently on the west coast of Scotland before making our transit down the west coast of Scotland and England visiting Ireland then to Cornwall. we stated our advent...
Possibly 11knt tidal stream on the west coast of Scotland
We are now sailing the west coat of Scotland follow us while we sailing around the up currently on the west coast of Scotland before making our transit down the west coast of Scotland and England visiting Ireland then to Cornwall. we stated our advent...
One week to go! Goodbye Wahine!
Wahine is leaving her home of nearly ten years and on Valentines Day she said goodbye to past crew and friends.. She seemed to take it in good grace but the skipper was a tad emotional! Also this week was my last work out at the UFC Gym, sailing with the...
Getting ready to go offshore.
It's the beginning of 2021, I was working hard to prep my boat for departure from the marina in February for a test sail south to Okinawa. In answering the question I had 12 things to check Thanks to all those making this voyage possible: Keel Club Foun...
SCOTLAND SAILING WEST
This is a longer trailer of our adventure in Scotland We are now sailing the west coat of Scotland follow us while we sailing around the up currently on the west coast of Scotland before making our transit down the west coast of Scotland and England v...
Will I be ready to sail solo? an Update. Grand finale of Season Two coming soon.
It`s February and I leave this month. Work continues on board including moving unnecessary stuff from the boat to our log house in Aichi. A lot of time this week clearing stuff from the boat and making room for the essentials still to come . . solar, lith...
Top things to know about a diesel engine! yanmar
Just four more weeks until I depart M14 berth in Tokyo, Wahines`s home for the last ten years. It is full on with much to do this month. This episode features a sewing blunder and a Diesel Engine Workshop with my friend and mechanical genius Tony. Tha...
Sailing Volupia channel teaser
We are now sailing the west coat of Scotland follow us while we sailing around the up currently on the west coast of Scotland before making our transit down the west coast of Scotland and England visiting Ireland then to Cornwall. we stated our advent...
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 th...
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 less...
I survived the Polar Bear Swim. 2021! Bring it on! ( sailing, Year of the Cow, Never Too Late)
I said goodbye to 2020 with a wintry dip in the ocean, sang happy birthday to my mom, pondered the importance of setting goals and Mt Fuji drive by! January is a month of jobs for wahine and me. Electrics, new sails, new furler, solar, dodger and bimini p...
Sayonara 2020! Looking back at this year’s sailing adventures.
As 2020 comes to a close, I am strongly focused on the challenges ahead in 2021. There is much to prepare before I depart in June. But I feel it's important to take a look back and see how far I've come, the ups, the downs, mistakes (er...learning opportu...
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 ...