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by **Brian G** » Tue, 16 May 2000 04:00:00

Hello everyone
I was just recently asked to relocate to Japan by my company (of course I
agreed, after all I am single) but I picked up windsurfing a year ago and go
out every chance I get and need to know the following!

Does anybody know of windsurfing spots in Japan near UTSUNOMIYA (about 3 hr
drive NE of Tokyo).

Also; I would like to know the following:
1. What kind of sailing conditions prevail(flat water with 1~2 foot chop is
all I have sailed on).
2. Laws governing sailboards/sailing.
3. Equipment cost and popular boards for the prevailing conditions (should
I buy in the US or Japan?)
4. Any other information or contact information would be greatly
appreciated!

I would describe myself as an advanced beginner:
I have transitioned from a long board to a short board.
I have learned to water start the short board and now am learning board
handling. (it is like starting all over compared to the longboard).

thanks
B

by **Orca** » Sat, 20 May 2000 04:00:00

This info is provided by www.surfasia.com
Japan - Omaezaki
This spot is a peninsula that catches winds up to 50 knots during winter. A
range of launches. Long Beach offers classic sideshore conditions into 4-6
ft waves. Many other spots offer a wide range of options.

Wind season: October - April.

Rentals: not available - bring your own small waveboard and wave sails, and
lots of spares

Getting there: 3 hour drive from Tokyo, or take the bullet train to Shizuoka

glenn

Quote:

> Hello everyone
> I was just recently asked to relocate to Japan by my company (of course I
> agreed, after all I am single) but I picked up windsurfing a year ago and
go
> out every chance I get and need to know the following!

> Does anybody know of windsurfing spots in Japan near UTSUNOMIYA (about 3
hr
> drive NE of Tokyo).

> Also; I would like to know the following:
> 1. What kind of sailing conditions prevail(flat water with 1~2 foot chop
is
> all I have sailed on).
> 2. Laws governing sailboards/sailing.
> 3. Equipment cost and popular boards for the prevailing conditions
(should
> I buy in the US or Japan?)
> 4. Any other information or contact information would be greatly
> appreciated!

> I would describe myself as an advanced beginner:
> I have transitioned from a long board to a short board.
> I have learned to water start the short board and now am learning board
> handling. (it is like starting all over compared to the longboard).

> thanks
> B

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