There’s a typhoon in the forecast—at least according to one of the weather models—and it could sweep right over Amami next week. So it’s prep time aboard Wahine. Today I’m taking down the jib sail, adding fenders, securing gear, and making sure both inside and out are storm-ready. It’s a strangely calm and beautiful morning. Perfect weather… for storm prep. ANd a pleasant break from writing. Living on a boat along in a Bay by a remote Japanese village means you don’t just watch the forecast, you respect it. Join me for a short glimpse into the practical side of slow living at sea: a mix of solitude, muscle memory, and quiet readiness. 🎥 Shot on location in Buren Village, Amami Oshima 🌸 Part of the Never Too Late Longevity Project 📚 From the author of A Journey Beyond the Blue Zone #TyphoonPrep #BoatLifeJapan #AmamiOshima #SailingJapan #RemoteIslandLife #NeverTooLate #PacificSolo #SoloSailing #StormReady #CalmBeforeTheStorm #JibSail #TyphoonSeason #JapanWeather #LifeAtSea #BlueZoneJapan #boatlife #japan #solosailor

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Dive into a world where safety meets dedication. Over the course of 19 relentless days and nights, an incredible crew worked tirelessly to create an impenetrable barrier against hazardous materials. This behind-the-scenes look reveals the meticulous measures taken, including the use of over 2,000 square feet of heavy-duty tarps and plastic, sealed with 2,000 linear feet of reinforced tape and secured by 16 colossal marine blocks. The commitment to safety and excellence will leave you inspired and in awe of the teamwork that makes it all happen. #YachtDesign #MarineInnovation #YachtLifeStyle #SeaEscape #LuxuryTravel #CruisingLife #YachtLife #SeaAdventure #BoatShowcase #YachtWalkthrough #LuxuryYacht #DreamYacht #YachtTour #BoatTour #Yachting #dedication #safetyfirst #teamwork #behindthescenes #projectmanagement #hazardousmaterials #workethic #shorts

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5 interesting insights about sailing myths: 1*Whistling Aboard* You absolutely cannot pucker your lips and *whistle* on deck; that's just begging the Sea Gods to hear the insolence and whip up a catastrophic, ship-smashing storm. It was a simple, pragmatic method of enforcing silence: if you weren't whistling for fun, you were whistling for the wind in the sails—a literal attempt to challenge the elements when the weather was too calm. *Bananas on Board* To carry a single, innocent-looking banana onto a fishing or trading vessel was to invite complete doom—from mysterious disappearances to a devastatingly empty net. Forget the tropical fruit curse; ripening bananas release ethylene gas that speeds up the spoilage of *all* other food, forcing crews to rush their voyage. The real threat was rotten food and starvation! *The Unlucky Redhead* Anyone with flaming crimson hair was a certified 'Jonah'—an immediate harbinger of bad luck whose very presence could sink the ship. The intense belief was so strong that if a sailor saw a redhead before boarding, they *had* to speak first to neutralize the terrible bad luck—a social anxiety nightmare on the docks. *Renaming a Vessel* You can never, under any circumstances, rename your beloved boat without a meticulous ceremony to trick the Sea God, Poseidon, who keeps a ledger of every ship. Poseidon's ledger is a clever fiction; the real danger was confusing official maritime records, insurance papers, and salvage contracts, thus creating administrative chaos and potential financial ruin. *Friday Sailings* Starting any voyage on a Friday was deemed an absolute guarantee of misfortune, so potent was the superstition that no true sailor would ever raise anchor on that day. The British Navy, in a legendary attempt to mock this superstition, built a vessel named *HMS Friday*, captained by a man named Friday, and sailed her out on a Friday—and she was never seen again. If you love the sailing life, please SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, and COMMENT as it really helps the channel and we love to hear from you😁😁 *Thank You to all of you who support us in your different ways* ❤️ ✅ *INSTAGRAM* https://www.instagram.com/sailingnovavita/ ✅ *FACEBOOK* https://www.facebook.com/SailingNovaVita #sailing #yachting #boatlife #adventure

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Check out the full course here - https://www.nauticed.org/bundle/view/skipper - US Coast Guard’s EDU-3 Recreational American National Standards Play the sail trim game. Learn to sail by maximizing the efficiency of you sails with Advanced NED the sail trim game. This is a free sailing game bought to you by NauticEd sailing school. Play Advanced NED or other NauticEd sailing Games. Once you've mastered this free game - take the NauticEd Sail Trim online clinic. Course List FREE Navigation Rules Online Sailing Course (3hr) - https://www.nauticed.org/sailing-courses/view/navigation-rules Skipper Large Sailboat | Online Sailing Course (20hr) - https://www.nauticed.org/sailing-courses/view/skipper Maneuvering Under Power and Docking (4hr) - https://www.nauticed.org/sailing-courses/view/maneuvering-under-power Advanced Sail Trim (4hr) - https://www.nauticed.org/sailing-courses/view/sail-trim Anchoring a Sailboat (4hr) - https://www.nauticed.org/sailing-courses/view/anchoring-a-sailboat Coastal Navigation (10hr) - https://www.nauticed.org/sailing-courses/view/coastal-navigation Catamaran Sailing Confidence (3hr) - https://www.nauticed.org/sailing-courses/view/catamaran-sailing-confidence Electronic Navigation (5hr) - https://www.nauticed.org/sailing-courses/view/electronic-navigation Bareboat Charter Master Course Bundle (53hr) - https://www.nauticed.org/bundle/view/bareboatcharter Introduction to Sailing Course Bundle (9hr) - https://www.nauticed.org/bundle/view/intro-to-sailing

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⛵️Experience the breathtaking beauty of watching whales gracefully swim in their natural habitat in Fuerteventura! Join us for an unforgettable adventure, as we offer boat trips from the charming Morro Jable port, providing the opportunity to witness dolphins and whales in their element. ☀️Explore the wonders of the ocean and create lasting memories with us.🐋🌊 #whalewatching #nature #canarias #holidays #vacation #magicandsailing #ballenas #boat #dolphins

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