Hayama Seakayak School
A day could be spent in numerous ways. The key to make it fulfilling is starting early, especially in summer time. If you get up late in the morning, the sun is already up high and your mind will just focus on where to seek refuge from the heat all day. You don’t want to go too far, not to feel exhausted at the end of the day.
Here is an idea of one day excursion from Yokohama area. Seakayak at Morito Beach in Hayama, the northwest region of Miura Peninshula, The area is famous for its beautiful coastline stretching about 5 kilometers. I have recently learned about the seakayak school there from one of my friends, who took part in one-day beginner course (more like a guided tour) early this month. I am not a water sports lover, but her story almost prompted me to make a call for booking right away. The safety and course instructions are all given in Japanese, so, this is more for people with basic understanding of Nihon-go OR some experience of kayaking. They also operate Hayama Sailing College & Yacht Club and a retail shop of yacht/kayak gears.
Hayama Seakayak School
939-13 Hayama-cho,
Miura-gun, Kanagawa-ken
TEL:0468-77-5399
Website: http://seakayakschool.com/ (Japanese)
Go to “map” from the following webpage for location.
Hayama Sailing College (English)
Jul 23rd, 2008 at 7:54 pm
Sounds cool. I went sea-kayaking twice in New Zealand. The first time there was a shark swimming around our kayaks. Sounds scary but actually the shark was tiny and not so dangerous we were told. We were also told not to put our hands in the water though.
My friend lives down in Hayama. He loves it down there and often goes swimming.
Jul 23rd, 2008 at 9:58 pm
Good thing that you saved your hands! I also spotted a shark on a boat tour in Cairns, Australia. I was on board enjoying buffet lunch while the rest of the people were in the water. I kept silent and watched the shark for a minute because I didn’t want to panic everyone. It swam away fortunately. Yes, I hear that Hayama and Zushi area is livable. I’ve been to Morito Beach for a BBQ party. Very nice!