This year’s Yokosuka Umikaze Carnival 2024 at Umikaze Park is a fantastic event, blending the joy of the sea with environmental awareness, taking place on September 8, 2024. With various activities suitable for families and young people, it’s a perfect opportunity to rediscover the charm of the ocean through hands-on experiences!

Event Overview: “Mahalo, Ocean!” Yokosuka Umikaze Carnival

Under the theme “Enjoy the Sea~Mahalo, Ocean!” the event aims to offer marine sports experiences for families and young adults. It seeks to promote marine sports enjoyment, raise awareness about sea manners, safety, and environmental issues, and contribute to maritime values while revitalizing Umikaze Park and its surrounding area. As part of the “Preserve Our Marine Field for the Future” project, Maris SDGs Village will also be held to provide a space for learning about SDGs.

Event Website

Information

Schedule

9:30 AM	Morning Session: Registration opens for Marine Activity Experience
10:00 AM	Morning Session: Start of Marine Activity Experiences Start of Land Events (Umikaze Hula Dance Show, SDGs Village, Release of Juvenile Fish)
12:00 – 1:00 PM	Marine Sports Demonstration 1
12:30 PM	Afternoon Session: Registration opens for Marine Activity Experience
1:00 PM	Afternoon Session: Start of Marine Activity Experiences
Until 3:00 PM	Marine Activity Experiences End Marine Sports Demonstration 2
Until 3:30 PM	End of Event

*Activities and schedules may change due to weather or other factors.

Yokosuka Umikaze Carnival 2023 Event Video

Notice: Heatstroke Alert

If a “Heatstroke Special Warning Alert” is issued for September 8 (Sunday), the event will be canceled to ensure the safety of all participants. Please check the following site around 2 PM on September 7 (Saturday) for updates: Heatstroke Warning Information
If a Heatstroke Warning Alert is issued, the event will proceed as planned, but please be cautious with heatstroke prevention, including hydration, salt intake, and frequent breaks. For event status updates, please check with the Yokosuka City Call Center (046-822-4000) after 8 AM on September 8.

Yokosuka Umikaze Carnival 2024 Activities Schedule

1. Marine Activity Experiences

Kids Boat

Duration 10 minutes (boarding + disembarking)

Capacity 2 people (Instructor on board)

Eligibility 5 years and older. Children under elementary school age must be accompanied by a guardian.

BIGSUP

Duration About 20 minutes (boarding + disembarking)

Capacity 4 people (Instructor on board)

Eligibility Elementary school students and older. Children must be accompanied by a guardian.

Canoe

Duration 20 minutes (boarding + disembarking)

Capacity 2 people (No Instructor)

Eligibility Elementary school students and older. A guardian must accompany children.

Outrigger Canoe

Duration 20 minutes (boarding + disembarking)

Capacity 2 people (Instructor on board)

Eligibility Elementary school students and older. Children under 4th grade must be accompanied by a guardian.

Banana Boat

Duration 10 minutes (boarding + disembarking)

Capacity 8 people

Eligibility Elementary school students and older. Children under 4th grade must be accompanied by a guardian.

*Participants must wear headgear and life jackets.
*The duration and content may change due to weather conditions.

2. Marine Sports Demonstrations

Aquaboard Flying Show 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM

3. Pool Marine Sports Experiences

SUP & More Experience SUP, windsurfing, and other activities in the pool.

Eligibility: 5 years and older (must be able to wear a life jacket)

4. Umikaze Stage

Umikaze Concert

12:00 PM Hanakuru (Sanshin & Guitar Pop Duo)

Umikaze Hula Dance Show

10:30 -11:00 AM Kauanoe o Vaahila Kanagawa School

11:00 -11:30 AM Halau Hula Ainalullu

11:30 – 12:00 PM Kealaulaokalani Hula Halau

12:00 – 12:30 PM Sanshin performance and song by Mr. Watanabe

12:30 – 1:00 PM Singer-songwriter Yui Tsubaki

1:00 – 1:30 PM Ka Lei Makamae

1:30 – 2:00 PM Studio ON

2:00 – 2:30 PM

2:30 – 3:00 PM

5. Land Events

Release of Juvenile Fish

10:00 AM (until fish run out)

Yokosuka Maritime Safety Agency Booth

All day

Kanagawa Prefecture Booth

All day
Plastic Waste Zero Declaration and Issues

Yokosuka Port Division Booth

All day

Handmade Goods Sale

All day

Food Trucks

All day
Yokosuka Sumi-yoshi
Ecorse Yokosuka

SDGs Village (Planned Exhibits)

All day

Bath Salt Making Experience 10 participants per session (40-60 minutes)

Aquarium Making Experience 10 participants per session (40-60 minutes)

Puffed Rice Experience and Waste Separation Storytelling 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM
(Please bring your own cup if possible)

Water Drone Display and Floating Waste Collection Experience 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
(Experience collecting floating waste with the cleaning robot “JELLYFISHBOT”)

Bottlecap Art Project

Donate your bottle caps to help send vaccines around the world!

Special Guests

Rika Shimakura (Maris Supporter)

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Tentative Schedule

10:00 Release of juvenile fish

10:30 Land events and workshops

12:00 Marine activity experiences (BIGSUP, Outrigger Canoe)

*Please note that schedules may change due to weather or other factors.

Contact Information

Marine Sports Foundation

TEL: 080-6854-2211 (Weekdays 10 AM – 4 PM)

Organizers, Supporters, Sponsors, and Partners

Organizers Yokosuka Umikaze Carnival Executive Committee (composed of Yokosuka City, Marine Sports Foundation, and Maris Club Shonan)

Supporters Yokosuka City Board of Education, Yokosuka Sports Association, Yokosuka Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Sponsors Penta-Ocean Construction Co. Ltd., Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. Yokosuka Manufacturing Division, DigiQ, Nojima Mall Yokosuka, Housing Plaza Yokosuka, Bravo Co., Ltd., Yokosuka Onsen Yura no Sato (in Hiragana order)

Partners Yokosuka Coast Guard Office, Yokosuka East Fisheries Cooperative, Heisen Yoko Co., Ltd., Maris & KMBP Joint Venture, DyDo Drinko Inc., Yokosuka Motor Boat Association, AT Field Co., Ltd., TeeDee, BRP Japan Co., Ltd.

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