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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Launch day of the Skoota 28 powercat. On board the builder, his wife and the designer. A general view of the boat. Twin 20hp outboards give 15.5 knots or 10 knots with just one engine. Note the cockpit seat backs have still to be finished and the boat is trimmed aft because all the tools are in the cockpit and the cabin is empty You can build this powercat yourself in plywood using plans from Woods Designs. We also have three other powercats, at 20ft, 24ft and 36ft as well as a comprehensive range of sailing multihulls 14ft - 45ft that you can also build from plans. Please check out Woods Designs www.sailingcatamarans.com for more details. Thank you

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