Waiting day in Amami. The wind is too strong to paddle out to my boat, Wahine, anchored in the bay — so I wait. At the same time, far away in London, my agent is showing my new book, Longevity and the Art of Community: Lessons from Japan, to publishers. After years of writing, the strange part begins. The moment when the book is no longer entirely in your hands. — Lowell Sheppard is a writer, sailor, and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society exploring how people stay active and connected into old age across Japan. His latest book, Longevity and the Art of Community: Lessons from Japan, is the result of two years living and traveling in Japan`s Longevity Hot Spots #JapanSolo #FieldNotes #SailingLife #Amami #AuthorLife #AgingWell

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The Figure 8 is one of the greatest knots of all. This is the figure 8 stoppper knot, used to prevent line from slipping through grommets, pulleys and the like. It's used in sailing, boating, climbing and ton of other applications. This is also the first part of a proper figure 8 knot for climbing. While not the most practical way to tie this knot, it looks kinda cool. Watch and you, too, can tie a figure 8 knot in 2 seconds! #knots #sailing #climbing Music by Nik Piscitello @neverbelukewarm on Insta

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Boston Whaler 330 Vantage ⚡ Built for families who don’t want to choose between comfort, performance, and true offshore confidence. The 330 Vantage blends Whaler’s legendary unsinkable hull with smart dual-console versatility—plush seating, serious fishability, and the range to go farther with confidence. Whether it’s a calm cruise or a rough-water run, this boat is designed to handle it all. Watch our Test & Features Review. https://boattest.com/boats/boston-whaler/330-vantage-2025

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