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Big News! I am sailing solo sooner! sailing vlog
Special Episode: I have moved up the date of my departure onboard SV Wahine for my solo voyage across the North Pacific from Japan to Canada to late spring 2021! Why? Times and circumstances have changed. Given so many changing realities, I have decide...
Cruising Coastal Waters summer sailing fun
On day three of my blue-water adventure, we left Oshima Island and set sail for Hota, which is on the Eastern side of Tokyo Bay and Western coast of the Chiba Peninsula. After about a 7-hour cruise, we stopped and practiced anchoring and swam in the deep t...
Never Too Late! How to Change the Course of Your Life Introduction
Considering changing the course of your life? Well, it is never too late. Let me repeat that. It's. Never. Too. Late. In case you don't know me, my name is Lowell Sheppard and this is something I've done more than once. For the first of this series, I'll ...
Sailing to Oshima, Japan: Home of Godzilla! travel vlog
Day two of my 8-day cruise, we left Misaki and were gone with the wind, reaching a milestone in my sailing journey: Oshima Island! The cruise was amazing, and we sailed most of the way with a wing on wing configuration. Located off the coast of Japan, Os...
A Preview of My 8-Day Coastal Cruise — Sailing Area 1 — Aug. 08, 2020
I'm freshly back from my 8-day sailing trip along the Japanese coast and am happy to report that it was wonderful. I was able to gain valuable training and experience for my eventual solo-sail across the Pacific -- a great step in my journey. Also, a big,...
Finally! Going sailing Beyond Tokyo Bay. here is the sailing vlog
Finally, after 13 months and many ups and downs, I've set off for deeper waters beyond Tokyo Bay. With the help of my crew, we cleaned and prepped the boat, then set off. Our first day had great weather with light wind. We went along at a leisurely pace. ...
Happy Ocean Day! (My first imovie)
Its Marine Day in Japan or (海の日, Umi no Hi). ( i just used imovie for the first time) You can read more about it`s history and significance here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_Day We used to put a message in a bottle but now the bottle has b...
No More Rain! Sailing and A Few Fails ( imovie sailboat )
This day did not go as I expected, but I am always grateful for the lessons learned. And there were three of them, to be exact! Thanks to Patron Robin Mah for the additional footage of me climbing the mast and trying to attach the rudder. And yes, next tim...
It`s Never too Late . . . Prepping for a Sailing Journey
Well, I find myself feeling a bit nervous at the moment ... However, I've always found that "leveling up" in life requires breaking free of my comfort zone and confronting any trepidation head on. Preparation and readiness are vastly important -- and shoul...
Three tips: my first Kickstarter Campaign for my sailing channel
Hi! I'm continuing, separate from Season 2, the Pacific Solo Captain's Log, where I will record and upload simple videos about what I am learning. This week I have three tips for those who are thinking of launching their own Kickstarter Campaign. I've ju...
Annivesary Boat Tour of my sailboat
It's the one-year anniversary of me taking possession of SV Wahine and formally starting off on this journey called Pacific Solo. What a ride it's been so far! And I realized that I haven't given you all a boat tour yet. So, without further ado, I give y...
Sailing with the Hydrovane — Pacific Solo — Season 2, Episode 6
Last episode, I installed Skylie 2, my new hydrovane and permanent "crew member." I have had a chance to take Wahine out a few more times, and I have to say, the hydrovane is fantastic! I'm looking forward to even more time with Skylie 2 (named after my be...
Installing a Hydrovane #solosailor #selfsteering #DIY
I am a step closer to my goal of sailing solo across the Pacific. I've completed the installation of new and permanent crew member "Skylie II," my new hydrovane. The hydrovane will act similar to an autopilot, and is a relatively simple device that frees m...
Pacific Solo — Season 02, Episode 04: Beyond Tokyo Bay
With marinas closed to outside vessels due to social distancing measures and health concerns, my destination options have been somewhat limited. However, there is a perfect cove southwest of Tokyo Bay that provides the opportunity to moor to a buoy and mai...