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Pacific Solo

Hi, I’m Lowell — a 70-year-old sailor, author, and proud never-too-later.

A few years ago, I set out to cross the Pacific solo before turning 70.
Life had other plans. For health reasons, I let that dream go —
but I didn’t leave the sea.

I still live aboard my sailboat Wahine, currently moored in Amami Ōshima, as I continue exploring Japan by wind, tide, and rail. Since January 2025, I’ve also been working on my new book,
Longevity and the Art of Community: Lessons from Japan,
which has taken me on land to interview remarkable elders and visit longevity “hot spots” across the country.

Wahine remains my home, studio, and floating laboratory —
a place where stories, people, and ideas come together.
I continue to discover that dreams don’t always end —
Sometimes, they evolve.

If you’re curious about
life aboard, slow travel, Japan’s hidden corners, aging with purpose,
or what happens when you keep chasing wonder at 70…
Come aboard. The voyage continues.

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Japan’s Real-Life Waterworld Mariner #Waterworld #SailingLife #OceanStories

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Seeking Granny of the Fields. I Left My Boat to Discover Her Secret #aging #travel #japan

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6 Things I Wish I Knew Before Buying a Boat #BoatingLife #Buyingaboat #LearnToBoat

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The Island of Dreams - Where My Sailing Journey Began #sailinglife #tokyobay #itsnevertoolate

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Manga Predictions and Quiet Goodbyes #boatlife #japan #writerslife

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What a Week! #boatlife #milestone #lifelessons

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I Found What I Was Looking For… But Not Where I Expected #sailing #remotejapan #travel

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Japan Food Tips for Cruisers #cruising #japan #onigiri

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One Year in Japan and Never Anchored! #anchor #japan #bluezone

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Amami Island! Leg One of a Journey Beyond the Blue Zone #japan #sailing #travel

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WHAT?! I’m 70 and Still on a Boat?#vernalequinox #birthday #sailing #japan

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Mooring in Japan? 2 Tips to Show Respect in Fishing Ports #mooring #anchoring #japan

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Unexpected Island Stop and Why I’m Grateful for It #sailing #bluezone #japan

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Renting a Boat in Japan #japanadventure #boatrental #tokyo

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Sailor or Sojourner? A Japanese Voyage #Japan #CherryBlossomSeason #Sailing #turning70

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Separate Boats, One Love: Tips from a Woman Sailor #lovers #buddyboats #sailing #endlesstravel

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: A Glimpse of an Annual Tradition at a Famous Marina #travel #japan #ceremony

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Fixing a Damaged Sailboat #rottenfloorboard #thruhulls #seacocks

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Why did this Couple avoid anchoring while Cruising Japan! #cruisingjapan #japantravel #traveltips

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Sailing Japan: 5 Reasons You’ll Fall in Love with this Place #travel #japan #hospitality

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What You Need to Know about Anchoring in Japan #boatcollision #sailing #japan

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Find Clarity and Inspiration in Just 3 Minutes #sailing #distanthorizons #changecourse

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Responding to La Vagabond: Why Sailors Skip Japan! #typhoons #language #bureaucracy

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Japan Travel Tips #traveljapan #sailing #japan #mustknowwords

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CAPTAIN Baba's Final Voyage on his Bristol Channel Cutter 28

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I became Shogun for a Day #japan #travel #cruisingjapan #osaka #traveltojapan #nagoya

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Japan’s Popular Cruiser Check-In Port + a Tip from Sailing La Vagabonde

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Boat Leaks Explained: Dripless Seals and a Mysterious Leak

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Offbeat Japan Adventure #travel #japan #sailing #cherryblosssoms

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We Won! Sailor Experiences Japanese Festival #travel #sailing #okinawa

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Sailing Family Find Refuge in a Tiny Japanese Village #japan #ukraine #japanesehouse

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Exploring Japan by Sailboat: Pro Tips and Cultural Insights #travel #sailingjapan #cruising

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Famous Japanese Yacht Race: Ginowan to Zamami

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Sailing to a National Park in Japan #travel #author #sailing

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Epic Sailing Adventures on a Tradewind 35

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Arrive Nawiliwili After Incident at Sea #kauai #medicalemergency #brokenleg

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Incredible Sailing Adventure: Hawaii to Japan Part 1

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Carrots, Jukeboxes, and No Police: Exploring Remote Japan #travel #japan #vegetarian #tsukenshima

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Kansai Energy: My 60km Walk During Osaka Marathon 2024 #japan #travel #kansai

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Unlocked Boats & Breathtaking Views: My 5-Year Sailing Adventure in Japan

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Boat Tour: My Gib Sea 402 Liveaboard

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Dodging Ships at Night, Tsunami Warning and more! #travel #japan #tokunoshima

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My Boat is for Sale! But I`m not done sailing!

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Tender Troubles: Dinghy Deflation Nightmare #tendertroubles #sailing #japan

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Back on Board! #travel #japan #boatlife

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Life, Laughter, and Mortality #boatlife #islandlife #japan

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Taking ownership: Why it's all my fault

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Sailing to Paradise: Meeting the Guardian of Last Paradise Beach #islandlife

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Life at Sea: Returning to My Storm-Battered Sailboat #japan #waves #typhoon #anchor

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Securing My Boat Ahead of a Typhoon in Amami #TyphoonPreparation #AmamiIsland #SailingJapan

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Saying Goodbye to a Legend: Greta Mae Sheppard 1929-2023

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Embark on a Journey: Season 5 Premiere of Sail the Soul is Coming!

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Living the Dream: Inside the World of a Digital NoMad

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"Unbelievable! Severe Weather Warning: What Is a Linear Precipitation Belt?"

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Yay! I can sleep again: and other changes onboard!

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Wedding Bells and Fun in the Water with my Brother

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This Remote Island in Japan has the Most Incredible Blue Water.

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I Thought We Were Over, Until I Changed My Mind!

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Arriving Adventure Island 1st time #AmamiOshima #JapanSailing #AdventureIsland

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Stranded on a Remote Island After Engine Failure and a Storm!

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