I was speeding away from Tokyo after a week at an aging conference when something unexpected interrupted the moment: A photo, A first. And then a question I hadn’t been asking: Is there an arc of firsts across a lifetime? Read the results of my deep dive here: https://www.nevertoolateacademy.com/post/is-there-an-arc-of-firsts-across-a-lifetime About me: I’m Lowell Sheppard, 71, sailor, author, and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. I’m the Founder of the Never Too Late Academy and Special Advisor to the International Forum. After years living aboard my boat Wahine, I’m now traveling across Japan exploring longevity, purpose, and the art of living well at every stage of life. #Longevity #NeverTooLate #Curiosity #Aging #japan #fuji #newborn

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The 126m (414') ground-breaking exploration yacht OCTOPUS was delivered by Lurssen in 2003. Imposing at 9,932 GT, her iconic twin-domed mast makes her instantly recognizable. Built to Ice-class 1A with a range of 12,500nm and reaching a max speed of 19 knots, OCTOPUS was designed for extended cruising and exploration in extreme conditions. She is equipped with a helipad forward and a larger landing deck aft with an adjoining helicopter garage for two aircraft. The hull includes an integrated dock that opens from the transom. When closed, the dock provides berths for a 13m custom Hinckley dive tender and a 10-person submersible. When open, the dock is flooded allowing both to float out. OCTOPUS also carries six tenders including an ROV and an array of water toys. OCTOPUS can accommodate 26 guests in 13 staterooms. Exceptional amenities include a large cinema and a recording studio with a specially designed floor to damp out noise and vibration. There is also a private observation lounge, a beach club and diving deck, pool, gym, and spa with hammam and sauna. In superb condition having just completed an 8-month refit at Blohm+Voss including her 15-year class surveys, OCTOPUS remains the benchmark for exploration yachting. Enquire with Fraser to find out more about this yacht for charter / sale: https://www.fraseryachts.com/en/yacht... Built/ Refit: 2003/2019 Builder: Lurssen Length: 126.2M/414'01" Beam: 21M/68'11" Draft: 5.76M/18'11" Gross Tonnage: 9,932 Hull: Steel Stabilisers: At Anchor & Underway Engines: 8 X MTU (2,466HP) Cruising/Max speed: 18/19Knots Cruise Range: 12,500 NM Economical Range: 14,250 NM Exterior Design: ESPEN ØINO, ESPEN ØINO INTERNATIONAL Interior Designer: JONATHAN QUINN BARNETT, JQB YACHT DESIGN Classification: Lloyd’s Staterooms: 13 Guests: 26 Crew: 63 Videography – Franck Spire - COME FLY WITH ME

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- Lightweight construction - 6 kW solar power - Completely single-handed sailing Stay tuned for upcoming videos & news about the revolutionary Xquisite 60 Solar Sail: https://xquisiteyachts.com/60-solar-sail-yacht

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Che poi tra tutti i posti in cui rimanere fermi per condizioni meteo, qui ci va più che bene. Siamo in una baia dove il silenzio è profondissimo. Ci svegliamo sentendo le onde che in lontananza baciano la costa. Questo isolotto che abbiamo davanti ci offre un riparo perfetto allo scirocco che imperversa in questi giorni. Siamo ormeggiati qui e nessuno ci considera, forse proprio perché non c’è nessuno. Se non fosse per quel barchino di local che ieri è venuto a riscuotere il pagamento della boa (sì, sono ancora operativi). Ci accorgiamo di quanto lavoro ci sia da smaltire in questi giorni e siamo quasi fortunati di dover star fermi per poterci dedicare a fondo ai progetti. Una volta tornati entreremo in un vortice che, secondo me, ancora oggi non riusciamo a quantificare per dimensioni. E in tutto questo non dimentichiamoci mai che arriva il Q4 (che per chi lavora nel marketing sa bene quanto sia gravoso lavorativamente parlando: l’ultimo trimestre dell’anno ha un black friday, un lancio nuovo prodotto, due fiere e tutta la preparazione al Natale. Aiuto). Ma torniamo a noi: domani potrebbe aprisi una finestra e, se così si confermasse, ci muoveremmo per Sv Ante, una baia a sud dell’isola di Silba, una chicca! Da lì c’è una splendida passeggiata nel bosco per raggiungere la città. Vedremo se sarà domani il giorno per farla o dovremo farla l’anno prossimo. Lunedì si sale verso nord! A domani marinai, un abbraccio Il vostro Andrea.

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