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@jhenespe 2 күн бұрын
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@MrChrisMaq 6 күн бұрын
"Yes." Great info. Thanks.
@PacificSolo 5 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching
@blazerboy9216 8 күн бұрын
Many years ago there was a field in Lymington where Tradewind hulls were just lying around presumably waiting to be finished.
@PacificSolo 6 күн бұрын
interesting
@hiraokii 9 күн бұрын
Can u make a video about prices and mooring places that u know? How it works when u visit a new place etc . Love your videos
@PacificSolo 8 күн бұрын
thanks for watching and yes I can and in fact I have done a little. But maybe a video touching on all the options for mooring in Japan as there are many and range from free to several thousand yen a day. Here is a link to one where I touch a little on the subject:kzfaq.info/get/bejne/atljdsh2qODSYYk.htmlsi=cR3mO5RG_utZUMiY
@kodiak7 11 күн бұрын
I lived in Japan most of this century. Japanese bureaucracy getting in the way? Not surprised.
@PacificSolo 10 күн бұрын
thanks for watching and commenting. Where in Japan were you?
@touringrat 15 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing your journey, and giving motivation for me! I'm about to get the class 2 license, would be great to hear where did you get yours.
@PacificSolo 11 күн бұрын
HI, thanks for watching and good luck on your license. I took a course with the Tokyo Squadron . . reallly helpful. I took the exam in Tokyo.
@charles.neuman18 16 күн бұрын
I enjoy these updates. Thanks for sharing about this tug of war festival. I never knew about that. Fascinating.
@PacificSolo 16 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching ! Appreciate it
@romieabel2629 16 күн бұрын
Happy Japanese Marine Day 2024. Yay. 🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤
@PacificSolo 11 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching
@ulrichhaepp2657 23 күн бұрын
OH---long time no see!!! Nice!!! Subscribed, bur got no notice since about 2 years!!
@PacificSolo 11 күн бұрын
Oh. Thanks for watching and subscribing. Actually in addition to subscribing you need to click the notification BELL to be sent alerts when a new video is up
@Cantorsenang 23 күн бұрын
Can you please show on a map where Buren bay is? Thanks!
@PacificSolo 22 күн бұрын
maps.app.goo.gl/rjKiBb4it1yVS91t7?g_st=ic
@Cantorsenang 22 күн бұрын
@@PacificSolo Thanks, hope to go there in 2025
@PacificSolo 8 күн бұрын
@@Cantorsenang let me know before you do and I can make an introduction to a local contact and boat owner. where are you now?
@Cantorsenang 8 күн бұрын
@@PacificSolo Thanks! We are in Tonga moving to New Zealand. Will be 25 or even 26 to Japan.
@billycosta3203 25 күн бұрын
Excellent video, good data and useful tips. Thank you!!
@PacificSolo 24 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@charles.neuman18 29 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing this story and reminding us to be grateful. I wish the best for that family.
@NelsonNabua-ht3hv 29 күн бұрын
😊
@beverlyhills7883 Ай бұрын
Lowell, tell them to come to Kuki, Mie, where I sometimes live. You passed through some time ago. I have an old house they can use, they can fix up a few things in return for accomodation. There's work in the area, they need to ask around.
@PacificSolo Ай бұрын
Could they moor their boat in Kuki several months? Loved Kuki btw!
@beverlyhills7883 29 күн бұрын
@@PacificSolo I need to ask
@fastbikejp Ай бұрын
great story
@beverlyhills7883 Ай бұрын
Always great input Lowell. Thanks
@Picasso_Picante92 Ай бұрын
Interesting story! Hope they can return to their homeland one day.
@laurence9695 Ай бұрын
All those sailors who are no longer transiting through the Med due to various dangerous bs going on, your channel is a godsend. It will definitely grow your channel. Maybe a "good to know" series of videos on cruising Japan would be useful. I enjoy your channel. Happy sailing.
@HarryStucklermendotcom Ай бұрын
is this a bbq in your garden?
@PacificSolo Ай бұрын
Actually it’s stack of garden chairs …
@laki74 Ай бұрын
From what little information I got from cruising in Japan, which is not a lot, I've come to the conclusion that if your yacht is over 50 feet, then cruising in Japan will be a nightmare. First of all, the majority of marinas and sea stations can't accommodate yachts over 50 feet. Then the other choice left for a yacht is to anchor. But anchoring in Japan is also a nightmare. So, in my opinion Japan is too much trouble. I could be wrong. Like I said, I based my conclusions from what little information is out there.
@PacificSolo Ай бұрын
You are in part right but to describe as a `nightmare` is overstating. Boats over 50 feet, even over 40 feet are a challenge for sure but not impossible. Many Marina`s have visitor berths that can accomodate longer boats and even super yachts . . I have seen plenty and even in fishing ports places can be found. More limitiing for sure but not a nightmare. Even this year I know of several incoming cruisers with boats over 50 feet including Cats who are happily cruising Japan . . a bit more research is needed for sure but if effort is put in and you get into the right `mindset` as Francis emphasizes, there rewards are there
@laki74 Ай бұрын
@@PacificSolo I agree that 'nightmare' was a bit over dramatic. Thanks for clearing that.
@PacificSolo Ай бұрын
@@laki74appreciate you watching and commenting … all who come are the they did
@beverlyhills7883 Ай бұрын
Oh the muzak detracts from a great vid.
@PacificSolo Ай бұрын
haha . .i agree . . thanks for watching and for that video and others was experimenting. Glad you watched it though.
@beverlyhills7883 Ай бұрын
Always great content. Thanks
@PacificSolo Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@agentdouble-osoul158 Ай бұрын
That was most enjoyable, and a massive thanks for posting it very much appreciated. I’m 67 and wondering if I have the guts to go solo sailing again. I vowed never to do it again, that was back in 2001 when I was much younger :) Even though I had the best time of my life. I’m constantly looking for that perfect sailboat to take me far away from the maddening crowd…
@PacificSolo Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and your kind words. Yes Francis is an inspiration to me and others. Yep, it is good to have a `never too late` outlook. And yes solo sailing can be scary at times
@trevorniles7816 Ай бұрын
Man I’m so glad to have found this channel. I’m staring at the videos 3 years ago. Hope this story ends well!
@PacificSolo Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and taking time to comment.
@SVUtopia1946 Ай бұрын
Looks great! Hello from the Schooner Utopia on the Great Lakes.
@PacificSolo Ай бұрын
Wow a schooner on the Great Lakes! Thanks for watching and taking time to comment!
@jackechan1311 Ай бұрын
I came straight from FB to boost your subs, and to enjoy your posts!
@PacificSolo Ай бұрын
Thanks so much!!!!!!
@andrewshepard5640 Ай бұрын
I can't tell if I'm doing something wrong, but when I do it my knot slides on the line
@PacificSolo Ай бұрын
You have to make sure the `Bite` is tight
@gogogaga7441 Ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing the experience with us!
@PacificSolo Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching
@hawaiianlion7727 Ай бұрын
Japanese boat with a Hawaiian Name for “Female” on the side of the hull.
@PacificSolo Ай бұрын
actually it is a french boat registered in Japan with an Hawaiin name. ;)
@dudebruhdude Ай бұрын
Nice boat captain! If that's all that came up on your inspection, you're doin great!
@PacificSolo Ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@PleiadesOfBirdham Ай бұрын
Lovely interview thanks for posting.
@PacificSolo Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@RappinIggyG Ай бұрын
Dude. I want to hear you! deadcat your mic
@PacificSolo Ай бұрын
Good point . . apologies .. I was just using the iphone mic
@jasonmcintosh2632 Ай бұрын
I keep thinking of how the government regulations have kept you from taking your boat to Canada... I suppose you don't need that certification anymore, but I wonder if you could get those tests translated to English? Sell your boat to a native Japanese person, have them get the boat certified and then transfer ownership back to you? I suppose you've already thought of this stuff...
@PacificSolo Ай бұрын
haha . . interesting idea. Sounds like alot of paper work and also, if I was to sell her than I would probably look at a different boat.
@alansmollen 2 ай бұрын
Very impressive interview of an incredible gentleman.
@PacificSolo Ай бұрын
yes indeed, Thanks for watching Alan
@user-mg7uk8tw2m 2 ай бұрын
I like go
@charles.neuman18 2 ай бұрын
Writing and reflection... sounds wonderful. I'm glad this part of the journey is so meaningful and dreamy.
@stefanobastianelli2566 2 ай бұрын
It seems, too much large🎉
@PacificSolo Ай бұрын
perhaps
@kevingardner1658 2 ай бұрын
A fantastic chat, really enjoyed it
@PacificSolo 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching
@jims2286 2 ай бұрын
Looks simple installation should clean the hull while the boat was out of the water.
@PacificSolo Ай бұрын
i did. thanks for watching
@beca8898 2 ай бұрын
Make sure to go to zamamia on zamami for a pizza and burger. I’d love to see a video of there. Best food on the island.
@PacificSolo 2 ай бұрын
Noted! :)
@psystealth 3 ай бұрын
great vid, fair winds!!
@PacificSolo 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching
@SVBLUEBELL 3 ай бұрын
Great and inspiring interview
@PacificSolo 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting
@davidrowene 3 ай бұрын
NO SOUND - WILL TRY AGAIN LATER
@PacificSolo 3 ай бұрын
Hmmm it should work … it does on all my devices
@ChristopherEve 3 ай бұрын
Thanks, enjoyed watching that
@PacificSolo 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@RappinIggyG 3 ай бұрын
Enjoyed that. Cheers!
@PacificSolo 3 ай бұрын
Thanks watching and commenting
@gogogaga7441 3 ай бұрын
Wonderful interview, thank you for taking the time to record for us!
@PacificSolo 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.
@Juan-ly5mn 3 ай бұрын
Great interview. Thank you both.
@PacificSolo 3 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@HanaHaylen 3 ай бұрын
nice😊so inspiring
@PacificSolo 3 ай бұрын
Thanks
@fastbikejp 3 ай бұрын
great video
@PacificSolo 3 ай бұрын
Thanks!