The Week I Lost My Son: The Sacredness of Not Knowing #boatlife #lifelessons #Turning70

"This was not just another week. It was the week I turned 70, remembered my first son who died too soon, and welcomed my whole family to a remote island off Japan.
It was a week of sea swims, waterfalls, shared tears, and laughter.
Of grief, joy, memory—and meaning.

Six years ago, I launched Pacific Solo and moved aboard Wahine.
This year, I reflect on where the journey has brought me: not across the ocean, but deep into life itself.

This video is about loss, legacy, and love—and what it means to truly age with purpose.
It’s also a window into my next book, A Journey Beyond the Blue Zone.

If you've ever lost someone, loved deeply, or wondered what it means to live fully in later life—this story is for you.
Watch, reflect, share."

🎥 Thanks to @SailingRamona, Mackenze & Eli for capturing the moments.

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