Haul-out in Japan: Day 1 - Prepping for the Chasing The Cherry Blossom ll

Prepping for the ultimate 2025 challenge! ?? After 5 incredible years cruising Japan on my Gibsea 402, I'm gearing up for Chasing the Cherry Blossom 2, a journey to sail the length of Japan during Sakura Season-25 years after doing it by bicycle. ? This haulout in Okinawa marks Day 1 of readying my boat (and myself) for the adventure of a lifetime as I celebrate turning 70! ?? Follow along for every step of this epic odyssey! ? Are you a `never-too-later` like me? Check out: https://www.nevertoolateacademy.com/ #HauloutInJapan #CherryBlossomSailing #SakuraZensen #JapanByBoat #ChasingTheCherryBlossom2 #SailingLife #OkinawaAdventures #Turning70 #nevertoolatetobeginagain