A Week with Chiharu is a seven-day glimpse into the life of 91-year-old Chiharu as she spends time with her son Mitsu and me in Buren Bay, Japan. Through ordinary moments, sharing meals, singing, sailing, walking, and simply enjoying each day's adventures- I'm exploring what everyday life can teach us about aging well, community, and the art of growing older. Day 5 Today began, as most mornings do, with Radio Taiso and breakfast. Later we went beachcombing, read a little haiku, and as evening approached, experienced one of Japan's delightful summer moments—a yūdachi, a sudden late-afternoon rain shower. Rather than run for cover, Mitsu stood outside and enjoyed his unexpected shower while Chiharu looked on, smiling as she watched her son embracing the moment. What has stayed with me throughout this week is the obvious enjoyment a mother and son find in each other's company. Whether they're sailing, singing, sharing a meal, or laughing in the rain, there is a deep ease between them that feels increasingly rare—and increasingly worth noticing. Tomorrow... Day 6. About the series A Week with Chiharu follows one ordinary week in the life of 91-year-old Chiharu in Buren Bay, Japan. Rather than searching for dramatic secrets to longevity, the series pays attention to the everyday moments that shape a life well lived. #Longevity #Community #JapanSolo #HealthyAging #Japan #MotherAndSon

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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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This Kent Ranger sailboat is just as eye-catching as the popular tugs that make this boat builder so well known! Offering over 6′ of standing headroom in her spacious cabin, the v-berth converts to a large seating area with a clever table design that is easily removable and stowed when not in use. Two large quarter berths, an enclosed head and a galley that has a large icebox and two burner stove completes the crew accommodation. Topsides the clean rig setup, large cockpit, furling genoa and electric windlass are all assets for easy single handed sailing. Crowded anchorages? No problem as the centerboard retractable keel will allow you to gunkhole into cozy coves just waiting to be explored throughout the Gulf Islands and beyond. Powered by a freshly rebuilt inboard Yanmar diesel engine, this boat is on display out of the water at our Sidney location. Please contact our Vancouver Island office at 250-656-5832 to schedule a showing.

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🌙⛵️ Nacht auf See: Wenn Biolumineszenz am Bug tanzt, der Wind nur flüstert – und plötzlich ein AIS‑Alarm die Stille sprengt. Ich erzähle dir, warum Dunkelheit magisch ist und genau dann tricky wird, wenn dein Kompasslicht flackert und ein Frachter ohne Sichtkontakt näherkommt… Bist du bereit für den Adrenalinschub? 👀✨ #Segeln #Nachtsegeln #Offshore #Segelboot #HafenkinoTechnik #Biolumineszenz #AIS #Radar

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