Kusatsu Yacht Association "Beginner Yacht Class"

This summer, you can start sailing too!
Hosted by the Kusatsu Yacht Association, the "Beginner Yacht Class" offers a reassuring experience with kind coaching to learn the basics of yachting even for first-timers. On the first day, July 20th (Sunday) in the morning, participants will learn about yacht sailing theory, knot tying, and yacht rigging. In the afternoon, there will be yacht rigging and a demonstration by the coach. On the second day, July 27th (Sunday), practical training will include dinghy practice and basic exercises. Age requirement to be confirmed. Reservation required (capacity of 8 people).
Otsu City, Shiga Prefectural Yanagigasaki Yacht Harbor
About 5 km north from Meishin Otsu IC along National Route 161
About a 10-minute walk from JR Kosei Line Otsukyō Station
- Date & Time
- 7/20(Sun) 09:00~16:007/27(Sun) 09:00~16:00
- Note
- The schedule is as follows: theory on 7/20 (Sunday) from 9:00 to 12:00, practice on 7/20 (Sunday) from 13:00 to 16:00 (dinghy experience), and practice on 7/27 (Sunday) from 9:00 to 16:00 (dinghy training) over two days.
- Venue
- Otsu City, Shiga Prefectural Yanagigasaki Yacht Harbor
- Address
- 1-2 Yanagigasaki, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture 2-1 inside Yanagigasaki Yacht Harbor, Kusatsu Yacht Association Boathouse
- Free
- 8,000 yen
- parking
- 300 yen per day per vehicle
- Access
- About 5 km north from Meishin Otsu IC along National Route 161
- Access (Public)
- About a 10-minute walk from JR Kosei Line Otsukyō Station
- Contact
- 077-565-1487 (Kusatsu Yacht Association Office)