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Sailing the spectacular west coast of Shikoku ( solo sailing )
In southwest Shikoku, near Cape Ashizuri, lies the wonderful town of Tosa Shimizu offering spectacular vistas, history, and charm as well as convenience for yachts who harbor there. With laundry, restaurants, shops, marine stores all within minutes if not...
I fell off my boat: Man Overboard (Pt 1) | Sailing Ep 260
Falling off the boat, every sailor's nightmare. What does a solo sailor do if they go overboard offshore? In 2021 our friend watched his sailboat (and his cat) disappear over the horizon. Turn on subtitles for your language. This is what happened... 00:00 ...
Hurricane ELSA – SwT 58 Sailing SOLO from Martinique staring into the eye of hurricane ELSA
In this episode I'm running from Hurricane ELSA sailing solo from Martinique. Planning for Bonaire but sailing south first to see how weather develops. Facing some minor challenges on my way south and decide to ride out ELSA in Bequia. Pretty close call wi...
Stopped at sea by the Coast Guard #solosailor #japan #voyage
The charm of the Japanese Coast, on and off land continues to delight. This three-day voyage starts with my final preparations before departure. I am touched and inspired by the people I meet along the way. Shibafuji san, took me to his boatyard where ...
Live interview with rookie solo sailor Lowell Sheppard
Hosted by Lowell's brother, Brent, this live interview dives deep into the trials and triumphs of Lowell's solo sailing journey. Two years ago he set out to realize a life-long dream. Sailing solo from Tokyo to Vancouver. This trans-Pacific interview wil...
My Engine is Broken Again Jury Rigging a Fix in a Small Island WindHippieSailing E67
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Race Day at Kochi Yacht Club ( Yacht Race Sailing Solo)
Just before I left Kochi, I was invited to be guest crew on Dawn, a Beneteau 35. for a Kochi Yacht Club Race. Also, a highlight of the day was to have lunch in the Port from which John Manjiro set off on his fateful fishing trip. His life affected the ...
Spreader lights installation – SwT 57 Finally I can see the light
Thank you for watching and hope you enjoy this video! Finally done with spreader lights installation! In this video, I'm turning on the power on the spreader lights. This is the end of refitting and upgrades here at Martinique and I'm preparing to set sail...
Cruising Shikoku: where sea and soul meet (solo sailing)
Join me as I revisit Temple #23 after 21 years and then cruise the coastline to the SE most tip of Shikoku following the pilgrims way. Shikoku is the smallest of Japan`s four main islands. Standing like a gargantuan breakwater off western Honshu, the i...
How to Forage for Food on a Remote Pacific Atoll WHS E66
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Refitting almost done – SwT 56 DIY projects PARTY and PROGRESS
Refitting is almost done and I even had time for a DIY project and PARTY with my friends at Caraibe Marine. In this episode, I'm showing you how I made my new switch panel for the big spreader light project. Caraibe Marine invited me to their private party...
Join me for a Never Too Late Special!
Calling all Never Too Laters . . . for a Special YT Live event to mark the two year anniversary since I stepped on board my dream. It is two years ago that I stepped on board my dream. At my 64th Birthday Party in March 2019 I announced my dream to buy ...
How much does it cost to re-rig a sailboat? – SwT 55 FULL RIG REFIT part II
In this episode How much does it cost to re-rig a sailboat? I take you with me as we are stepping the mast back on BE FREE. I'm also sharing the full refit cost at the end of this video and even for a 35 feet and a 45 feet Bavaria to compare with my 55 fee...
43 Nautical Mile Crossing to Shikoku after 40 days in Wakayama (solo sailing)
I woke every morning for forty days to a wonderful view at Uchinoura Sea Station ( Umi no Eki) based at the Shinjo Fishermen’s Cooperative. The entire team there was very helpful and went beyond the call of duty to assist in helping getting parts, organi...
Singlehanding Through Uncharted Atolls on My Grinde 27′
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Great progress in refitting and a JUNGLE ADVENTURE checking out Cascade Didier SNAKE MYTH – SwT 54
In this episode, I'm sharing a brief update on the refitting progress as I added some work to the refitting. Also, great progress and lots of small things solved. Even had time to a Jungle Adventure with friends checking out the tunnel that leads to the Di...
Kochi is a must visit for cruisers ( sailing solo )
I first visited Kochi on my epic bicycle trip following the Cherry Blossom front from Kyushu to Hokkaido and I had an extraordinary conversation with a gentleman who explained to me the connection between the Cherry Blossoms and the spirit of the Kamikaze....
RIG INSPECTIONS ON CATAMARANS – SwT 53 Delayed with pleasure
Delayed with pleasure and learning about rig inspections on Catamarans. Crossing oceans is not a human right, it costs money. If you cant afford maintenance and running costs you should not do it. Safety is important and rig inspection is a big part of th...
Finally, It arrived! Plus cruising & an unlikely use of a catheter!
Yay. I waited 40 days and it arrived and now I can solo again. This is a Two in One Episode. A current updated ( as of today) and a collage of scenes of my cruise around the most southern tip of Honshu, Japans largest island and the news that my auto helm...
E65: Navigating Sketchy Passes in the Tuamotus and a New Atoll!
If you want to support me, check out my Patreon account (thank you so much!!) patreon.com/windhippie For more regular photo updates and boating life, check out my instagram page: @boatlizard I am a 28-year-old solo sailor working on my circumnavigation...
Between refitting small jobs and daily life while waiting – SwT 52 REFIT DELAYED
Refit delayed so this is a between refitting episode. Small jobs and daily life while waiting for parts from Sweden. Almost done with everything but four rods are putting everything on hold. It shipped express so should not be that much delayed. Meanwhile ...
Rookie solo sailor gets hacked ( solo travel ) sailing solo across the pacific
I was hacked while Wahine and I were in corona limbo. It seems to have been a sophisticated attack. Arghhhh!!!! But it is not all bad news. I am told my autohelm part is to arrive any day and that along with other encouragements means that I will so...
FULL REFIT ALREADY? – SwT 51 Rig refit part 1(NOT A DIY OR HOW TO)
This is NOT a DIY or HOW TO refit rigging video. BE FREE is too big and requires professionals and professional tools for this enormous job replacing everything from top to toe. Only original parts from SELDEN are used in this process and replaced by exper...
Sailing Japan: Cruising the Kii Peninsula Part One (a secluded cove with a secret)
I was simply enchanted with the secluded cover that harbors a secret. ( hint: government censorship and survival) Once arriving in Mie after 200 + Nautical mile solo sail from Tokyo without a working autohelm and AIS. But I wanted to keep moving so I ...
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