Season 2: Area One and Beyond

But first, I have much to learn and achieve, not the least of which is getting Wahine certified for Blue Water . This is as much regulatory as it is financial.

Regulatory in that while, at the moment, having passed my Class-One License  (it took three attempts) as the skipper, I am licensed to sail offshore, the privilege doesn't extend to the vessel itself - in this case, S.V. Wahine. One of the requirements is that she has a Marine VHF radio with a licensed operator. So, I have another step to take. The challenge is that the exam is exclusively in Japanese. Arrgghhh!

Also, there are questions as to whether a foreigner is permitted to take a Japan-registered vessel out of Japanese waters. As such, even though I am the owner, I may be forbidden. So, these are things I am working on.

I need sponsors who will keep me going, those who will keep me safe , and those who want to help others learn (support the learning project for students, schools, and families) as well as Patrons to support regularly. Also, to help support the project, I have launched a Store.

But, this is a time when many companies and individuals, rightly so, are protecting any cash reserves they have to ride out the storm caused by the COVID-19 crisis.

So, Season 2 is full of challenges. Wish me luck and I trust you stay safe and able to rise to the challenges you are facing.

-Lowell