The typhoon had passed, but its tail was still blowing through Buren Bay. I’m on typhoon watch for my friend Mitsu, Wahine’s new owner, while he is in Mexico preparing for next year’s Turtle Highway Project. Today was my first chance to get out to Wahine, anchored about half a kilometre offshore, to check on her and spend a couple of hours lifting, cleaning and putting things back in order after the storm. ( BTW Wahine`s new name is in the Text Graphics on the Video. It's subtle, but for the keen eyes you may spot it. And if you speak Japanese all the better) Getting out on the SUP was manageable. Coming home was different. The sustained wind wasn’t the problem. It was the powerful, frequent gusts I had to keep paddling against. About two-thirds of the way back, already tired from the work onboard, I found myself wondering: Is this just in my head, or am I actually feeling 71½? I made it ashore—completely depleted. Was it age, accumulated fatigue, or simply hard physical conditions? I don’t know. What I do know is that Wahine can wait a few days. I’ll go back when the wind has died down. It`s never too late to keep moving! https://www.nevertoolateacademy.com/ #AgingWell #NeverTooLate #Japan

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Would you navigate this elegant wood-epoxy cruiser across demanding blue water passages or showcase its timeless lines at an elite international regatta? Rate this yacht from 1–5 stars and comment below! Spirit 50CR © Spirit Yachts Length overall: 14.95 m or 49 ft 1 in Beam: 3.50 m or 11 ft 6 in Draft: 2.05 m or 6 ft 8 in Displacement: 8,200 kg or 18,078 lb Engine: 39 hp Yanmar 3JH5E Cabins: 2 Berths: 4-6 persons The Spirit 50CR represents a breathtaking milestone in custom British naval engineering, beautifully fusing a traditional aesthetic with high-performance modern sailing capabilities. Handcrafted by Spirit Yachts using sustainable wood-epoxy composites with robust mahogany ringframes, this 49-foot ocean-going sloop is built to minimize weight while maximizing structural longevity. A defining technical upgrade is the complete replacement of traditional teak decks with Lignia, an innovative resin-infused and heat-treated softwood that offers a highly durable, eco-friendly alternative without sacrificing the classic look. The clean deck arrangement is optimized for short-handed long-distance cruising, utilizing a high-aspect fractional rig paired with a carbon fiber mast and boom to ensure superior sail area handling. Below deck, the space-efficient configuration showcases a luxury interior highlighted by white bulkheads and rich wooden joinery that create a bright, airy coastal manor atmosphere. Equipped with an efficient freshwater filtration network, automated marine hardware, and high-fidelity navigation technology, this bespoke luxury monohull offers a fast, stable, and incredibly refined home on the water, commanding a market price of 1.3 million US dollars. #Spirit50CR #ClassicSailing #WoodenYacht #HarbourMasters

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To see the full video of "WHY BUY A YACHT?": https://youtu.be/_qK2hNEFn7Q Jupiter Jones asked me why so many yachts are being sold. Certainly sales figures in 2021 are better than every before. Here is my opinion of why that is...in under 60 seconds!

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