On my third research journey up the length of Japan, I’ve returned to Matsue Castle in Shimane Prefecture — the region that’s ranked number one in Japan for twelve consecutive years for the number of centenarians per 100,000 people. Just 48 hours ago, I left my boat in Amami, flew to Tokyo to surprise my son on his birthday, and then took two long trains to reach Shimane, where I’ll be spending the week writing, soaking up the atmosphere, and conducting more interviews for my upcoming book on longevity and community in Japan. A longer video is coming soon with updates from the past few months — including some sailing adventures — but for now, here’s a glimpse of where the next chapter of this journey unfolds. Remember, it’s never too late to get out and about.

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DESIGNED FOR EXPLORERS Beautiful and refined yet low impact and sympathetic to its surroundings, the Blue Cabin offers a true detox for explorers looking to live in harmony with nature and experience its benefits. THE BLUE HEALTH BENEFITS - Spending time by the water has proven benefits for both body and mind, Reduction of stress, Improved sleep, Cognitive ‘re-setting’ – helping us restore our tired minds, Better regulated urban temperatures, Increase positive mood, Considered therapeutic spaces – with healing properties, Better air quality Contact us for more information: 01932 571141 https://www.bateswharf.co.uk/on-water-developments/bluecabin-bc250/

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Day 10 of our Christmas calendar brings you to the V-cabin—our second guest cabin, located right in the bow of the boat. 🎄 This cozy space is ideal for a couple, two friends, or even two strangers who might leave as new besties!! 😉 Here’s what this cabin offers: 🧳 Personal storage: - Cabinets along the hull for your clothes, gadgets and gear! - A hanging locker - which we really want to install some shelves! 🛏️ Under-bed storage: - A drawer and small cabinet, previously we’ve stored bed linen here, but when we move back on board everything will be reconsidered. - Room for sails underneath the mattresses. ⚙️ Bow thruster compartment: Forward of the sails, tucked away for easy maintenance. We keep getting new ideas for new ways to get as much storage possibilities as much, so it might have changed when you get on board sometime 😎 Do you have some great ideas for getting as much storage out of the cabin as possible? 🎥 See you tomorrow for another behind-the-scenes look at life aboard Vela! 🎵 Music by Sergio Prosvirini from Pixabay #YouTubeShorts #Explore #TravelVlog #Vloggers #DailyLife #ChristmasCalendar #Vlogmas #ChristmasOnBoard #Beneteau44cc #Sailing #Liveaboard #LifeAtSea

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un petit bord de près en hiver, juste pour le plaisir.

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A catamaran designed for Exploration – Garcia Yachts – ‘NOWHERE YOU CAN’T GO’ THE STRENGTH OF ALUMINIUM AND LIVING SPACE A two-hulled version of the “Exploration” concept, the Explocat 52 combines all the benefits of multihulls for an unequalled result: space, safety, comfort, autonomy and performance. To reconcile what might seem contradictory, to bring together what seemed incompatible, it took all the experience of Garcia Yachts, the know-how of its teams, the intelligence of our partners, architect and designer, to propose a new way to explore the world: the Explocat 52. Twin aluminium hulls with shallow draft, built to withstand all the hazards of the most magical long-distance voyages, with bows that can brave all storms, in complete serenity, the Explocat 52 is perfectly in line with the historical Garcia lineage. Handleable by a crew of two, who are always well protected thanks to the intelligence of its unique design, its generous sail area and controlled weight make the miles scroll like never before, in first-class comfort. A subtle blend of proven solutions and innovations that offer you a truly unique sailing experience, the Explocat 52 is a perfect illustration of the Garcia Yachts’ signature: “There is nowhere you can’t go”. Key elements of the specifications – FROM POLAR EXPLORATION TO THE TROPICS Concept Aluminium catamaran ” Ready for anything ” robustness Fully sheltered pit station Comfort Thermal insulation Great autonomy Forward of the mast exterior cockpit Navigation Short handed sailing Protected cokpit Ability to cope with severe weather conditions Security Ocean crossing capabilities Watertight front and rear bulkheads Saloon integrated wheelhouse Naval architecture Displaying the Garcia Yachts coat of arms on its hull means it perfectly, and in every respect, meets the qualities required of a sailboat designed to sail independently anywhere on the planet. The Explocat 52 is no exception to the rule: design, structure and materials are determined so that you can face the most challenging conditions in complete serenity. With its millimetre-precision deck layout, rigid platform, generous sail plan, serious deck hardware, ergonomic sail handling station offering protection and visibility to a happy crew, the Explocat 52 is the result of thousands of hours of engineering, discussion and reflection, for an exclusive result. And like the carrying capacity, the water or fuel tanks, the energy sources have also been adapted to meet the most far-off sailing projects, the Explocat 52 is THE catamaran setting new standards for unlimited cruising. Interior Design With glazing which offers a panoramic view from every part of the saloon, the Explocat 52 offers all the functional advantages of a catamaran on an exploration yacht. Reaching the northernmost latitudes, the most remote islands, can be achieved in unequalled comfort. Insulation, equipment, woodwork and upholstery are all to the most exacting standards sailors demand from the Exploration range. From the interior helm station, you will of course enjoy the magnificent environment around you, keep watch, and be able to maintain your course on your Explocat 52, nicely warm and dry, whatever the weather may be doing. The dimensions and brightness of the saloon, galley, cabins and bathrooms, in all the configurations offered or in the one you have designed, are unparalleled. Moving around between these different private spaces, or to the outside, directly to the vast aft cockpit, or via the solid watertight door opening onto the forward cockpit, is exceptional. With the Explocat 52, Garcia Yachts has given the multihull a reputation, that of the most beautiful of programmes: that of infinite possibilities.

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