Courses 'R Us!
New Courses Planned
TSPS finished the Piloting and Advanced Piloting classes in mid-March and now is proceeding with organizing the Sail classes for summer. For more information click here or contact our Education Officer.
Posted 05/11/08
The TSPS Japan Boat License Juggernaut Rolls On!
Another round of English language testing for the Japan Boat License is about to happen on April 23, 2008. Presently signed up are 12 prospective boaters, to whom we wish good luck. We also hope to see some of the these new boaters applying for membership in TSPS!
For the latest news of the Japanese Boat License Class 1 & 2 exam, as well the jet ski license exam, both in English, click here.
Posted 04/17/08 by Mike Snyder
Blue Water Medal, 2006
TSPS Fetes Saito-san on Receipt of World's Top Sailing Award
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On the evening of February 12,
2007, at Giardino Italian restaurant in Asakusa, TSPS held a
congratulatory party for Minoru Saito in recognition of being awarded
the Blue
Water Medal for 2006.
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About 50 people showed up to salute Saito-san on his award, considered the top international prize for blue water sailing. Part of the proceeds from the event went to the fund for Saito-san's Challenge 8, in which he plans to circumnavigate the globe by going west, "the wrong way."
More photos of the party.
Posted 02/14/07
Tiko Too, a recently imported--and very georgeous--Etap 28s is reluctantly for sale by its owner, who must give it up for health reasons. Etaps are famous for in-hull flotation that makes them virtually unsinkable, even when flooded. This is a modern, fast family cruiser and, from the looks of her lines, a fun weekend racer, too.
Posted 08/30/07
Discount for TSPS Members
Boatowner's Guidebooks & Captain's QuickGuides
Useful and well-designed water-proof QuickGuides to keep you and your crew informed about everything from knots and splices to emergencies on board. Also, guidebooks with information about new technologies. Go to the McGraw-Hill site to see a full list and order at a discount for USPS members.
Click to see a larger image of these samples.
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Posted 01/25/06
Bridge for 2008 Installed April 3
COW Again Held at The Waterline
On April 3, the 2008 boating season was again seen in at the Change of Watch ceremonies held at at the dockside restaurant in Shinagawa called the Waterline, next to T.Y. Harbor Brewery.
Along with all the fun and food, there was also the official election and swearing-in ceremony for the new TSPS Commander and his Bridge of Officers. This year Ken and Sandy Boyd from District 13 were in attendance. Ken made some thought provoking remarks on the future of USPS.
First Outing to Hota of the 2008 Season
Beautiful Day on the Water
Gary Thomas explains the size of the fish that got away to Ken Boyd on the way to Hota aboard Andiamo On April 5, a beautiful Saturday on the water was enjoyed by some TSPS members along with Ken and Sandy Boyd who were here from District 13 for the COW. The power boat Andiamo made it to Hota in a leisurely hour and a half cruise from Yokohama Bayside Marina. Once there, everyone enjoyed a great lunch of seafood at the famous Banya Restaurant, and a few good deals were made for fish from the fishmongers. On the way back, a detour was made into Uraga, which is becoming a major marina center, with the new marina development at Kochiya.
Click here for photos.
Posted 04/17/08 by Mike Snyder
Fun Finale to 2007 Boating Season
Bonenkai on a Power Cat
20 TSPS Members and guests had a year end party on the power catamaran Urban Launch on the evening of Nov. 28. Leaving from Lala Port around 7 p.m., the two hour cruise took in the night scenery of Tokyo Bay, including Rainbow Bridge and Odaiba. Though the night air was chilly, the food and drink were delicious and everyone had a good time. The boat was impressive, and people said it would be good to have a similar get-together on the boat when the weather warms up in the spring.
Posted 12/04/07 by Mike Snyder
Another Great Time on Nov. 3
Son of a Beach II BBQ HeldSon of the Mother of All Barbecues II was held Nov. 3 on "Eugen's Beach" near Akiya just south of Hayama on the Miura Peninsula. With colorful banners and flags flying, about 20 members and guests enjoyed a relaxing beach get-together. Again, the usual delicious choice of cheeseburgers, hotdogs, yaki-tori and yaki-ebi--and all the fixins--was enjoyed, as well as copious amounts of wetter fare. Champagne was on hand, banners were flying, and later the bonfire was lit. Our thanks again to Eugen Mall for a great beach event
Posted 11/21/07 by Mike Snyder
A Good Day on the Water
Annual Hayama Yacht Club Sail and BBQ Great Fun
TSPS Commander Knudsen presents Squadron burgee to Commodore Tanaka of the Hayama Yacht Club.
More photos here
On Sunday October 14 the kind folks from the Hayama Yacht Club held their annual sail/BBQ for TSPS. Five brave yacht club skippers volunteered to take TSPS members out as they do every year. This year there were about 40 particpants in all, and all agreed it was a great time. The forecast rain didn't materialize, some fish were caught, and some new friends were made. Oh, yeah, and there was plenty of food and drink for all.
We certainly look forward to next year, and hope we cvan meet with our friends from HYC during the year before then.
Posted 10/20/07 by Mike Snyder
Beautiful Day, Friendly Folk at Misaki Barbecue
Spring Rendezvous Held June 2
A great time was had by all at the annual Spring Rendezvous held at "The House" in Misaki on June 2, 2007. The weather, which has been particularly nice so far this year, did not let us down. It was a gorgeous day up on the cliffs overlooking Sagami Bay. Commander Per Knudsen made a nice short speech and introduced people, including Minoru Saito, who is presently in the planning stages for his 8th solo circumnavigation. Then, the nearly 50 attendees feasted on delicious hors d'ourves, bbq steak and prawns, salad, baked potatoes and beverages until sunset. TSPS thanks Past Commander Hunter Brumfield and his wife Eiko for putting this together at the house again this year and all the people who pitched in to help them.
Posted 06/05/07 Mike Snyder
Member Buzz
TSPS "Member Adrift" Aki Hayashi on his own 5-year cruising adventure!
Recent situation: Aki and his boat Liberty are on their way to Tahiti. They have arrived in the Marquesas Islands as of May 15, 2007.
Click here for recent photos of Aki Hayashi with District 13 folks!
