Sometimes you just have to wait. #solosailor #islandlife #driplessseal

In trying to be cheerier, I set about cleaning the floorboards and the bilge, while managing the leak which we have slowed to 4 drips per minute. ( about a table spoon a minute). But to move on from a temporary fix I need to resolve three issues 1. Finding the part ( Dripless Seal) which should be relatively easy 2. Finding a harbor that has the equipment and willingness to haul wahine out for the repair. This is proving to be challenging as two have already turned me down 3. Winning an argument with the insurance company who suggested my repair is not covered. At the end of the video I have some good news. In the meantime I explore the island with Hayashida san and partake in my annual ritual . . a Polar Bear Swim to bring in the new Year. If like me, you are a Never-Too-Later, check out: https://www.nevertoolateacademy.com/ These videos are made possible by my Patrons: Trevor Webster, Steve Houck, Johny Gwin, Michael Coombs, Kats Honda, Michael Borgmann, Robin Mah, John King, J29BlackJack, Sumie and William Zies, David LaHeist, Claude Strobbe, Bruce McCaughan, Jeffrey Behr, Thanks to all those making this voyage possible: Keel Club Founding Members: Harry A. Hill / BetterU / Tokyo Supercars And all my sponsors: Premium Sponsors: UFC GYM Japan and GRHH Tier One: Westlund Group, mackfilm LTD, Tokyo Super Cars, Foodsaver & VERSA Tier Two: Dormeo, Merlin Solar. Upternes Tier 3: GDI Communications, Rob Claar, The Aussies Tier 4: Mike Alfant, Jim Weisser, Doug Hymas, Ted Carlson, Steve Houck, and partial Sponsorship Satcom Global ( Iridium 9575) and DICS (Liferaft) If you want to consider ways to support this project please visit: https://www.patreon.com/pacificsolo or https://gofund.me/7d212e55 Purchase Pacific Solo swag, track Wahine, and read my blog a http://www.pacificsolo.com​​​​​​