Introduction to the sailing school

Hayama Sailing College started its sailing school in 1997. We hold classes year-round, allowing beginners and experienced sailors of all ages and genders to improve their skills. Our staff strive to provide fun and thorough lessons, so even first-time sailors can participate with peace of mind. The clubhouse, located right in front of Morito Beach, has showers, changing rooms (with shampoo and hairdryers), lockers, and free coffee and tea. Lunch boxes are also available for purchase on weekends and holidays.

Introducing the yachting curriculum at Hayama Sailing College.

Beginner's course

Introducing programs for beginners

Experience sailing

Target audience: Beginners to those with some experience

start
Sailing

Target audience: Beginners to those with some experience

Junior/Student Sailing Experience

Target audience: First-time visitors

Junior and Student Sailing

Target audience: First-timers to experienced people

Yacht Kayak Experience Group Plan

Target audience: First-timers to experienced people

fan
cruising

Target audience: First-time visitors

Experienced Sailing

●We will introduce programs for experienced people.

basic
course

Suitable for: People who can ride alone in light winds

Start Racing

Target audience: People who can ride alone with a fair wind

Advanced Sailing

Suitable for: People who can ride alone in strong winds

Junior/Student Basic

Target audience: Experienced people

Competent Crew

Target audience: Experienced people

ISPA
Day Skipper

Target audience: Experienced people

Enjoyable steps

●Steps to Enjoy We will introduce steps to help beginners to safely enjoy yachting. Experienced people can join in mid-way.

If you're a total beginner... The best way to experience the joy of yachting is to try steering the boat! (8,600 yen per person)

If you're interested in yachting... This is a three-session private course for those who want to get serious about yachting. (39,900 yen per person)

If you want to have even more fun... This course is designed to help you enjoy sailing safely on your own. (16,200 yen per person)

If you find yachting fun and want to continue doing it forever... This is a members-only club. Enjoy the fun of yachting by using a club boat. *You can join the club first and then take the starter course or other school courses at member school prices.

Yacht instructor introduction

Introducing HSC's yacht instructors

Daisuke Yamamoto

●Name: Yamamoto Daisuke ●Star sign: Aquarius ●Blood type: B ●JRCA Senior Instructor

●A message to everyone:
Influenced by my parents, I started sailing OP class boats at the age of 6, and then grew up sailing Laser class and cruisers. During my university years, I was a member of the yacht club and sailed a 470 class boat. After graduating, I studied in Canada for six months and obtained a cruiser instructor qualification. The sea, sky, and wind teach me everything that is important in sailing. Let's learn together.

Tooru Aoki

●Name: Tooru Aoki ●Star sign: Leo ●Blood type: A


●A message to everyone:
I'm a senior instructor. Yachting offers an experience you've never had before. Many seniors try it out. Please feel free to try it out first.

Goro Yamada

●Name: Yamada Goro ●Star sign: Sagittarius ●Blood type: B


●A message to everyone:
I started sailing in college and even had my sights set on the Olympics at one point. Now I want to share the joy of sailing with as many people as possible. The Tokyo Olympics will be held in 2020 near Hayama, off Enoshima. Why not take up sailing on the same stage as the Olympics?

Toshiaki Uchiyama

●Name: Uchiyama Toshiaki ●Star sign: Virgo ●Blood type: A


●A message to everyone:
At the recommendation of a friend, I started sailing at Hayama Sailing College at the age of 46. I enjoy sailing not only dinghies but also cruiser yachts with my friends. I have sailing experience overseas and can provide lessons in English. You can learn not only sailing techniques, but also weather, safety, ropework, and many other things. Sailing is a sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. I aim to provide lessons that are easy to understand for everyone.

Harufumi Mochida

●Name: Harufumi Mochida ●Star sign: Taurus ●Blood type: A

●A message to everyone:
I first encountered yachting at a junior club when I was a child. Hayama Sailing College stocks a wide variety of boats, from high-performance denguises to Optimists for juniors. We also offer a wide variety of yacht schools to accommodate each type of boat. We hope you will enjoy the waters of Hayama. We are happy to help you.

Keigo Manabe

●Name: Manabe Keigo ●Star sign: Gemini ●Blood type: O

●A message to everyone:
I started sailing in college! I still have a short history of sailing, so I think I can best understand those who are just starting out. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask me anytime!

Ken Yamamoto

●Name: Yamamoto Ken ●Star sign: Capricorn ●Blood type: O

●A message to everyone:
I discovered sailing at university, and later took up outrigger canoeing, and have been enjoying sailing and paddling on the ocean for many years. Sailing is a profound sport that offers experiences that are hard to experience in everyday life, such as the profound wisdom of being able to sail upwind, the exhilaration of cutting through the waves at top speed while controlling the sails and rudder yourself, and friends who naturally help each other out if something happens, regardless of their vested interests. We will support you in a way that suits your style of enjoyment.

Seiro Koike

●Name: Seiro Koike ●Star sign: Capricorn ●Blood type: AB

●A message to everyone:
I started sailing in the yacht club during my university days, and have continued to enjoy the ocean by coaching juniors, windsurfing, and fishing. Yachting is a deep sport. Come and enjoy the great ocean.

Haruka Matsumoto

●Name: Matsumoto Haruka ●Star sign: Pisces ●Blood type: O

●A message to everyone:
I started sailing in high school. I spent every day sailing on an FJ, 420, 29er, and Laser. Thanks to that, I was able to win the Inter-High School Championships. In college, I got on a 470, and continued sailing every day, which allowed me to compete in the national championships. Let's come sail on a yacht together in the Sagami Bay area, where the Olympics will be held, and share the joy of sailing!

Haruka Shimodaira

●Name: Shimodaira Haruka ●Star sign: Leo ●Blood type: A

●A message to everyone:
I started sailing at the Hayama Junior Yacht Club in elementary school, and sailed in an FJ class yacht in high school. There's a joy in sailing that you can't get just by looking at it from land. I encourage everyone to get out on a yacht and enjoy the sea!

Shigeto Kawahara

●Name: Shigeto Kawahara ●Star sign: Scorpio ●Blood type: O

●A message to everyone:
I've been sailing on a sea hopper since I was in the second year of junior high school, and I've been on the swimming team in high school and rowing an eight in the rowing team in college. I even participated in cruiser races for a time. You'll understand the joy of sailing better by sailing once than by reading a book 10 times or browsing the internet every night. Why not give sailing a try?

Voices of Hayama Sailing Club members

◆Here are some comments from Hayama Sailing Club members

Uno-san

Experience sailing
Start sailing


I recently had my first go on a sailing trip with a company yacht club. I wanted to learn how to sail by myself, so I joined a school, but I first took part in a trial sailing and then signed up for the starter course. By the second starter course, I felt like I could steer the boat quite well, and it gave me confidence. By the end of the third time, I was able to steer the boat without an instructor! In the future, I would like to be able to sail with more confidence and without nervousness.

Naruki-san

Experience sailing
Start sailing
Basic Course

I went through trial sailing, start sailing, and the basic course, but I decided I needed to learn more with my body, so the following year I joined the club and took the course. It had been a while since my last lesson, and I was worried I had forgotten a lot, but the instructor's basic explanations helped me refresh my memory. I plan to take the course several times and steadily improve my level. I hope to learn to love the sea and nature even more through yachting.

Ikeda-san

Start sailing



I took the starter course, and the friendly instructors were all very kind, so I was able to improve in a fun way. They taught me in a way that was easy to understand and tailored to my needs, so I was able to receive a very fulfilling lesson.

Mori-san

Start sailing



I live near the coast, so I've always wanted to learn how to sail a yacht, but I never had the time. Finally, I was able to find the time, so I enrolled in a school. I'm going to work hard, with the goal of being able to travel back and forth between my home and the club by yacht.

Fatia

Start sailing

The instructors were all very kind and helpful. I look forward to spending every weekend here. Everyone at the club is so nice, and even when I don't understand Japanese, they're always happy to help me out with a smile.

Sato-san

Start sailing

The half-day course is recommended for those who are not confident in their physical strength, as you can ride without worrying about being tired the next day. The rope work was a little difficult.

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