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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https://www.marineverse.com/marineverse-cup Experimental support for a tiller extension in MarineVerse Cup

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Lady Mona K, built in 1986 by Dutch shipyard Amels, was a real ground-breaking yacht for her time and continues to be a luxury leader today. With a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, she features naval architecture by Diana Yacht Design and interior and exterior design from the sketch book of Jon Bannenberg. This twin screw superyacht measures 57.7 metres and can accommodate up to 12 guests. Originally christened with the name Lady Ghislaine, there is no doubt that she is the work of the late Jon Bannenberg with her distinctive sculpted mast complex, vertical windows and mullions, lozenge-shaped ports and well-flared bow. Her design features bold use of symmetry and asymmetry that results in unique spaced that manage create a feeling of intimacy despite their generous spaciousness. One of the highlights of her design is an upper deck gymnasium that can be kept open or completely enclosed. Another attractive feat owed to the brilliance of Bannenberg is a clever use of space that allows for much more internal volume one would expect, evident in the grand observation lounge found forward on the upper deck or the generous accommodations located below. Amongst her six cabins are a lavish master stateroom; four double cabins; and one twin cabin. Luxury yacht Lady Mona K is powered by two Caterpillar 3516 DI-TA engines that allow her to reach a maximum speed of 15.5 knots. She can achieve a range of 3,800 nautical miles while cruising at a speed of 14 knots. Lady Mona K has been built Lloyd’s Register classification.

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Xquisite Sixty Solar Sail. What do you think? ▫️ This new 60 footer from South African builder Xquisite follows the successful X5. She has a light weight composite construction with carbon fibre reinforcements in critical areas. She is packed with features including .... ▫️ Advanced electrical system with extra large Li-ion battery bank inverters and solar panels, front lounging space with large electric opening hatch and shade, top lounging space with in-boom retractable shade, carbon fibre boom with electric furling main sail, light weight carbon fibre dinghy crane standard, hydraulic high/low platform optional, large outdoor kitchen with electric grill and sink, dedicated compartment for scuba compressor and tanks. Phew! ▫️ #luxury #catamaran #sailing #yacht @xquisite-yachts

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You can follow The Ocean Race Europe, including more unseen footage, behind the scenes with ‘Onboard’ the brand new update show, now available to stream on Discovery+ and HBO Max. Brand NEW episodes air every Tuesday and Friday. Where to watch The Ocean Race Europe ⛵ 🇬🇧 UK: TNT Sports & Discovery+ www.tntsports.co.uk www.discoveryplus.com 🇮🇹🇩🇪 Italy & Germany: Eurosport & Discovery+ www.eurosport.com www.discoveryplus.com 🌍 Rest of Europe: Eurosport & HBO Max www.eurosport.com www.hbomax.com 📌 Check your local listings for exact times. 🌏 Rest of the world (outside Europe): Watch on the TNT Sports YouTube channel, same-day delayed coverage: https://www.youtube.com/Eurosport Don’t forget to subscribe for more The Ocean Race: https://goo.gl/BzBCwU Check out our full video catalogue: https://goo.gl/nrB9ay Like The Ocean Race on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theoceanrace/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theoceanrace/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoceanrace/ Read More: http://www.theoceanrace.com

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