Ushimado Yacht Club

Primary Activity

The Ushimado Yacht Harbor operates as a public, yacht-only marina that provides berthing and storage for approximately 450 to 460 yachts. It also hosts yacht races and yacht schools. More information can be found on their official site here.

Accommodation

The club features an onsite training and lodging building with a capacity for 55 people, which includes Japanese-style rooms and dining facilities. Additionally, the clubhouse supports overnight use with amenities such as showers, laundry, and a drying machine. Overnight and sheet fees are detailed on the facility page here.

Boatyard Facilities

The facility includes a dinghy yard with land storage for 293 dinghies and a cruiser yard with land storage for 63 cruisers and sea storage for 104, including visitor berths. It also offers hoist and launch facilities, repair facilities, and provides electricity and water supply for berths. A rescue boat is available for event operations. More details can be found here.

Moorings and Anchorage

The Ushimado Yacht Harbor has a total of 104 sea berths for cruisers, 18 of which are designated as visitor berths. Detailed rates for daily, monthly, and annual visitors are published, along with information on electricity and water fees for berths and limits on vessel sizes for certain facilities. Further information is available here.

Clubhouse Features

The clubhouse, which opened in 1994, includes multiple meeting rooms of various capacities, showers (4 for males and 2 for females), laundry and dryer facilities, and conference spaces. There is also a café on the second floor, offering sea and island views, alongside a separate training and overnight building. More details can be found here.

Training Programs

The club operates yacht training programs and posts yearly course applications. They have dedicated training rooms and provide operational support, including a rescue boat for event operations. Additional information can be found here.

Racing Events

The Ushimado Yacht Harbor hosts yacht races and has served as a venue for major competitions, including the 'Hare no Kuni Okayama' national sports festival and the All-Japan Student Yacht Championships. The club organizes local and regional regattas and race events. More information is available here.

Cruising Support

The club supports cruising and visiting yachts through transient and visitor berths, hoist and launch services, and repair facilities. Published visitor rates are also available. More details can be found here.

Social Activities

The club runs seasonal and community events, including a Christmas illumination event and other announced gatherings. It also provides clubhouse and café spaces for social gatherings. News and event registration information are posted on their official site here.