We would like to introduce Miyamoto Yusuke who was instrumental in finishing the Dream Weaver LOGO. The LOGO incorporates “DW” written in brail on the blue sail in white dots. The shape of the sail is in the shape of the letter "D" and the wave of water under the sail is reminiscent of the letter “W”. The blue … Continue reading Dream Weaver LOGO / ドリームウィーバー ロゴデザイン
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On November 23rd, we had a team meeting in Tokyo to discuss satellite and tracking options and also go over materials from the prior voyage to see what lessons we could learn. The support of the team in Japan has been invaluable to making this project possible. Members of the team include: Ando Ken, Hiki … Continue reading Team Meeting / 打合せ
Doug and I will be sailing out of Harbor Island in San Diego on February 24, 2019, to our destination Onahama port in Fukushima, Japan. The journey will take approximately 2 months. To celebrate the beginning of our journey, we will be showcasing our yacht Dream Weaver. After the showcase, we invite you to join … Continue reading Dream Weaver Yacht Showcase and Bon Voyage Party Invitation (San Diego)
Most of the voyage will be with the wind, waves and current and, for an extended period, we should be sailing downwind. When sailing downwind, we will be sailing wing-on-wing as described in these videos.
It has been a busy time at the boat from running new lifelines and jacklines to setting up and learning how to use the IridiumGo, a satellite connection that allows us to make phone calls, send and receive texts and emails and to download weather files while offshore. Below is a summary of some of … Continue reading Major Boat Preparations and Equipment
ヒロさんへ To Hiroサンディエゴから福島までどのくらいの距離セーリングするんですか？ What is the distance of your journey from San Diego to Fukushima? ヒロ: サンディエゴから福島まで約６６００海里です。１カイリが１．８ｋｍですので、約１万１千ｋｍになります。その距離を皆さんは想像できるでしょうか？私ははじめぴんと来ませんでしたので東京駅から新大阪までの距離に換算してみました。すると１０往復であるということがわかりました。 新幹線とは違いヨットはゆっくりとした乗り物です。平均時速８ｋｍくらいですから、普通のランナーより遅くフルマラソンを５時間以上かけて走る人と同じくらいのスピードです。 Hiro: It’s approximately 6600 nautical miles from San Diego to Fukushima. 1 nautical mile equals 1.8km, so the distance is approximately 11000km. Can you picture that in your head? At first it was hard for me … Continue reading Questions and Answers About the Voyage from Our Supporters 航海について寄せられた質問への回答
Before GPS became ubiquitous, swinging a compass (checking it for accuracy and adjusting) was a yearly ritual for most boat owners. The compass was the most important navigational tool onboard as even a small error could have a major effect on an Estimated Position calculation. These days, we are not as dependent on compasses, but … Continue reading Checking The Compass
Hiro's first attempt to cross the Pacific began in Onahama, Fukushima. This is also where we intend to conclude this second attempt that will begin in San Diego. Why Onahama? Why not San Diego's sister city of Yokohama or some other major port? The reason is that this is a voyage of hope and inspiration, … Continue reading Coming full circle- A return to Onahama
We took Dream Weaver to the boat yard at the end of April to have the rigger entirely replace the standing rigging (the wires that hold the mast in place) and the running rigging (the “rope”/line by which the sails are controlled). While still in relatively good condition, these would eventually need to be replaced … Continue reading Rigging
TODAY IS EXACTLY 6 MONTHS BEFORE OUR PLANNED LAUNCH DATE ON FEBRUARY 24, 2019! We have been very busy preparing the boat, including re-rigging, "swinging the compass” (checking it for accuracy) and other work. We also have a busy training schedule planned for October. We appreciate your interest and support. Please share our site with … Continue reading 6 Month Countdown
Voyage of Inspiration 〜全盲ヨットマン、夢と希望の航海〜 