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Shimatabi Yachts

Become one with the Seto Inland Sea and sky on board a catamaran yacht.

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Board an 8.5-meter-long catamaran and cruise leisurely among the islands of the Yumeshima-Kaido road. The calmness and the sensation of drifting on the water when the yacht cuts off its engine and runs with only the power of the wind in its big sails are so moving that you feel as if you are one with the sea and the sky. It is also nice to glide along the sea in the strong wind.
The boat is inspired by traditional Polynesian fishing boats. In addition to the stability and openness of the ship, it can take you directly to the sandy beaches, taking you to some of the best beaches that are not accessible by ordinary cruise ships.

The yacht cruise is organized by Sam, who is from New Zealand. He has lived on board with his family in Asia for two years.
He then returned to his hometown to study and work as a ship carpenter. Sam heard about this area of the Seto Inland Sea from his parents, who had moved to the area and were attracted by the beauty of the sea and the warmth of the islanders, so he moved to the area himself five years ago.
The boat was handmade by Sam, who uses no rusty metal fittings and Teflon-coated boat planks, showing the wisdom and skill of a ship's carpenter. His father, an electrical engineer, worked on the engine and other mechanical parts, while his mother, who works for a company that manufactures and sells sails, did the sails.

We recommend the sunset cruise experience not only during the day when the sun is shining but also at sunset when the water's surface reflects the dusk like a mirror.

Highlights

  • The catamaran yacht was built by Sam, a shipbuilder.
  • The feeling of being one with the sea and the sky.
  • You can access a secret private beach.
  • Sam's generous and kind personality.
  • The beautiful view of the Seto Inland Sea both during the day and at dusk.

Photos

  • Two catamaran yachts were built by owner and boat carpenter Sam

    Two catamaran yachts were built by owner and boat carpenter Sam

  • The boat ride is full of a sense of openness. Passing under the bridge, we are now on a deserted island!

    The boat ride is full of a sense of openness. Passing under the bridge, we are now on a deserted island!

  • Sam raises a large, white sail to use the wind to advance

    Sam raises a large, white sail to use the wind to advance

  • If you lay down to sleep, you will feel like you are one with the sky and the sea

    If you lay down to sleep, you will feel like you are one with the sky and the sea

  • Catamaran yacht, so it can anchor on shallow uninhabited beaches

    Catamaran yacht, so it can anchor on shallow uninhabited beaches

  • Sam recycles sails into bags. He uses the proceeds to clean up the island

    Sam recycles sails into bags. He uses the proceeds to clean up the island

Reviews

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  • 史清晨

    這次我選了上島町 遊島帆船帶我去探索私人海灘,乘風破浪,聽音樂&享受海水的聲音 ~好享受😎

Details

Name in Japanese
島旅ヨット
Postal Code
794-2520
Address
2804 Yugesashima, Kamijimacho, Ochigun, Ehime
Directions
15 min. walk from Sashima Port
Website
Official Website (Japanese)