Life in a remote village rarely goes exactly as planned. Today brought two unexpected problems. One was solved by the kindness of an 80-year-old neighbor. The other simply required patience, perseverance, and getting my hands dirty. The longer I live in Japan's remote communities, the more I appreciate that healthy communities are not built on dependence or independence alone. They flourish where community and self-reliance go hand in hand. About Lowell Sheppard, author, Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, Founder of the Never Too Late Academy, and Special Advisor to the International Academic Forum (IAFOR). Through Japan Solo Field Notes, I explore longevity, community, purpose, and healthy aging across Japan. #JapanSolo #Community #VillageLife #Japan #HealthyAging #Longevity #SelfReliance #Amami #japan #villagelife #community

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💥 Our next huge challenge is the Northwest Passage this year (2024). Live updates, map, info: http://www.alluringarctic.com 👍 Liked it? These videos are crowdfunded! You can support the creation of the videos through Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/alluringarctic Patrons get access to ad-free videos, WhatsApp chat group and a boat tracker map with a list of ALL of the anchorages and harbours so far (since 2020!). Thanks for your consideration! 👕 Organic t-shirts & hoodies + stickers: https://alluringarctic.myspreadshop.com/ 📸 Instagram & Facebook: http://www.instagram.com/alluringarctic http://www.facebook.com/alluringarctic 💼 I sometimes post Youtube/business related stuff on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/juhokarhu ✉️ Business enquiries: juho@alluringarctic.com #shorts

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Catamarans are the perfect boats to dry out on a beach, or, as many do in tidal areas (including ourselves), use a half tide drying mooring. If the boat has daggerboards then sensibly the rudders should lift to avoid damage, especially if the tide/wind causes waves when refloating. I have used the method seen in this video for 40 years. Very simple and works easily. Please note that this boat is over 30 years old, and I had never tried to lift the rudders with one hand before! Hence the initial hesitation. They would lift more easily if the shafts were greased. A simple snap hook holds the rudder up. Some people use "dinghy style" lifting rudders but that means the blades stick out behind the boat, which has often led to breakages when in a crowded anchorage and unsuspecting dinghies pass in the night. This rudder system works exactly like a conventional semi-balanced rudder when it in the down position. And has the advantage that the whole rudder can be taken off the boat by simply undoing one bolt. And no shaft leaks either! The thin ropes led through blocks to a cleat on the tiller are connected to the outboard. So the engine turns with the rudders, significantly increasing manouverability! I write more about steering systems on my website, see here https://www.sailingcatamarans.com/index.php/19-faqs/sailing-and-performance-questions/109-which-steering-system-should-i-use

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