Sea Japan

17/12/2023

An archaeological dig on our neighbouring island of Sashima, unearths some surprising findings, and I discover just how much sea levels have changed since people started calling these Islands home over 12,000 years ago.

An archaeological dig on our neighbouring island of Sashima, unearths some surprising findings, and I discover just how much sea levels have changed since pe...

09/04/2023

We had a few good days before the temperature dropped to just above freezing. Gale force winds, snow, hail and sleet made the next 10 days "difficult" as we tried to work around the weather to repair Tiare.
Laetst Video up.

--- Ghibli Studio inspired MidJourney A.I. image. From a photo I took of a stormy day from the boatyard.---With the bitter winter weather looming, I knew I ...

26/03/2023

I install two Engel fridge/freezer units into our new galley onboard our 55 foot Wharram sailing catamaran.
Has been many, many years since we have had reliable refrigeration onboard.

Previously we relied on buying very large blocks of ice and storing them in two cool boxes on deck, but as we started cruising more remote places, finding ice sellers became more and more problematic, both with the availability and the distance from where we were anchored or tied up.

So with the new galley upgrade it was finally time to install some decent refrigeration, cold drinks and ice-creams.

I chose Engel as it was the only choice available in Japan that was both affordable and could fit the limited space available. Plus Engle have a great reputation on reliability and low power consumption. A winning combination for me.

Cover art by MidJourney. For those interested the prompt was based off a screen grab from the video.Prompt drawn in a Ukiyo-e style a salt and pepper short h...

19/03/2023

17 years OLD and time to RETIRE! We bend on a new Genoa! Plus add small jib to our new inner stay....

New sails! We bend on a new Genoa! Plus add small jib to our new inner stay. Special day for Tiare as she gets two new sails. A new Genoa and a never used inner jib.

11/03/2023

I saved BIG $$$ on new trampoline nets.
At last a new video up! Short but to the point :)
Adding a new front trampoline net on the starboard side

https://youtu.be/Y9YIVHjY1Lk

11/03/2023

Imagine my excitement when I received quotes for ready-made trampolines for our 55-foot Wharram catamaran!
Wow was she going to look smart!!
But my heart sank when I saw the sky-high price tags. Thousands of dollars? No way could I afford that.

Imagine my excitement when I received quotes for ready-made trampolines for our 55-foot Wharram catamaran! Wow was she going to look smart!! But my heart sank when I saw the sky-high price tags. Thousands of dollars? No way could I afford that.

11/10/2022

This Episode I answer viewer's question as to the Costs of Cruising in Japan. And a question on the dyneema rigging creep issue.
Regards cost of cruising in Japan, this is my own personal take on the costs, based on actually living, cruising and doing work on other peoples sailboats here in Japan.

Today I answer viewer's questions as to the Costs of Cruising in Japan.And a question on dyneema rigging creep issue.Regards cost of cruising in Japan:These...

02/10/2022

With an approaching Typhoon and the memory of last years typhoon and the wrecked catamaran still fresh. I am starting to feel a bit overwhelmed.

So much to do to prepare Tiare, and with very little time before the typhoon arrives.
I also need to tighten our very loose dyneema rigging before the winds arrive and potentially bring the masts down.

This week we get ready for Typhoon Rosie, with last year's disastrous typhoon firmly in our minds. Our neighbour's catamaran broke free of her mooring and sa...

25/08/2022

I totally suck at taking Tiare out for a sail.
https://youtu.be/v89FZRJ-LJQ
Whole heap of lessons for me in this weeks video.
Definitely an episode for all the armchair sailors out there.
Link >> https://youtu.be/v89FZRJ-LJQ

31/07/2022

And we are back! Sea Japan videos are all go after a ten month break due to having to earn a dollar.
To be honest it felt good to back in front of the camera and editing. One of the highs doing videos is responding to your comments and questions, thank you :)
Just a short video explaining where and what I have been up to.

Now back onboard Tiare, our 55 foot cruising Catamaran, very slowly sailing our way around Japan.After nearly 10 months from the last video, due the need for...