Scheduled Events
Full Lineup of Marine-related Events
A variety of stage events, informative Umi–zemi Marine Seminars, and other activities are planned and are sure to delight any fan of life on the water.
With the concept of “Making Every Day at the Boat Show Fun,” both venues have a variety of events scheduled for each day of the show’s duration. These include the special Marine Seminars teaching all sorts of things about the sea, talk shows on stage and the Sailing Village for learning all about sailboats. Each of these areas also has its own schedule of fun events.
Special Events
Introducing a Variety of Marine Recreation to Bring the Water World to Your Lifestyle
The Ever–Popular Umi–zemi Marine Seminars
Eighteen Special Seminars You Can’t Hear Anywhere Else
With “Having Fun Learning about Marine Recreation” as its motto, this series of special workshop-style seminars will be held at the Pacifico Yokohama, designed to be fun and informative for everyone from beginners to veterans. Over the duration of the Boat Show, 18 seminars will be held a total of 25 times. They will cover themes from a wide variety of categories, including boats, sailing cruisers, canoes, fishing, scuba diving, wakesurfing, and sailboats, in addition to unique topics like makeup and skincare tips before heading onto the water. Experts from each category will impart their knowhow about how to enjoy marine life to the fullest.
Experience the luxury yacht you’ve always dreamed of!
Special Superyacht Tour (Yokohama Bayside Marina)
Come aboard some of the best luxury yachts from Italy
Relax and enjoy some time aboard in the cabin of a luxury sport yacht
This special event offers a look inside superyachts 50 ft. and up. See with your own eyes the unique onboard spaces only a superyacht can offer, including the gorgeous furnishings of the main salon of the master stateroom or the kitchen space for entertaining guests. Available for the tour are is the Azimut 80 from the Azimut Series of yachts from Italy and the popular Marquis 500 Sport Bridge luxury sport yacht from the United States. This event is limited to 20 people per tour on each day.
*It takes time to travel via shuttle bus or shuttle boat to the Yokohama Bayside Marina venue where the yachts are docked, so please factor this into your plans.
- Dates: March 8 (Fri.)–10 (Sun.)
- Times: From 13:00 / 14:30 / 16:00
- Reception: Seaside Café in Pacifico Yokohama (first-come, first-serve basis each day)
Enchanted by the Sea – A One–Night–Only Special Event
Night Cruise Party on March 9 (Sat.)
Together with the Premium Night Hour on March 9 (Sat.), the Boat Show will host a night cruise party on the Ocean Bleu shuttle boat. The party aims to invigorate all five senses by delivering a special world on the water for guests, with a DJ choosing high-quality music and a melding of city lights and sounds to enjoy. With Yokohama Port providing the perfect backdrop, alcoholic beverages and hors d'oeuvres will be available.
Electing the final “Fishing Enthusiast” of the Heisei Era
How to Enjoy Boat Fishing (Fun for the kids too!)
Girls who love fishing and the sea will team up with various manufacturers represented at the Boat Show to introduce the appeal of boat fishing. The overall winner will be decided by the actual catches, the number of Likes they garner on Facebook and Instagram, and with votes cast in-person at the Boat Show.
Event Stage (Pacifico Yokohama)
March 7 (Thu.) 13:30–14:00
C to Sea Project
Marine–esque Highway Recognition Ceremony
and Marine-esqueRegistration Issuance Ceremony
STU48, the wide-area 48 pop idol group based out of the seven prefectures of the Setouchi region of Japan, will serve as ambassadors of the “C to Sea Project,” and will carry out the Marine-esque Highway Recognition Ceremony. STU48 members Azusa Fujiwara and Honoka Yano will be on stage to represent the group at the ceremony.
March 8 (Fri.)
Premium Brand Hour
The History of Honda’s Marine Design
for real-time spectating
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
Long-distance Offshore Racing: Growing in Popularity in Japan
Creating a tracking system for real-time spectating
Furuno Electric Co., Ltd.
The Prius of the Sea – A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Developing a Hybrid Boat
Toyota Motor Corporation
Manufacturers participating in the Boat Show will share the strong points of their products as well as about the history of the marine business. The talks will be jam-packed with tidbits fans of the marine life will love.
March 9 (Sat.) 16:00–16:40
Jet Village
PEAK & PINE Presents 2019 Swimsuit Collection
Swimsuits recommended by the Jet Village from the PEAK&PINE 2019 swimsuit collection will be modeled by grid girls.
March 10 (Sun.) 12:10–13:10
Coordinated Family Outfit Contest
This contest is soliciting entries on Instagram of families wearing matching marine-themed outfits. It could be kids with their mom and dad, or even of three generations with grandma and grandpa! The selected finalists will come on stage for a winner to be decided. Justin Patterson and Yumi Ochi will serve as the MCs for the event.
Event Stage Schedule
| March 7 (Thu.) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 10:00–11:30 | Press Hour | Japan Marine Industry Association (JMIA) |
| 11:45–12:00 | Opening ceremony | Japan Marine Industry Association (JMIA) |
| 12:00–12:10 | Ambassador appointment ceremony |
Japan Marine Industry Association (JMIA) |
| 12:30–13:20 | Boat of the Year 2018 announced | Japan Marine Industry Association (JMIA) |
| 13:30–14:00 | C to Sea Project Marine-esque Highway Recognition Ceremony Marine-esque Highway Registration Notification Ceremony |
Maritime Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism |
| 14:10–14:40 | Marine Week 2018 Excellent Organization Award Ceremony | Japan Marina & Beach Association |
| March 8 (Fri.) | ||
| 11:20–11:50 | Shorthanded Sailing Experience Taking on a Trans-Atlantic Sailboat Race Presenter: Masatomo Suzuki |
Mitsumasa Osawa, One Sails Japan |
| 12:00–12:40 | History of Honda Marine Design | Honda Motor Co., Ltd. |
| 12:50–13:30 | Long-distance Offshore Racing: Growing in Popularity in Japan Creating a tracking system for real-time spectating |
Furuno Electric Co., Ltd. |
| 13:40–14:20 | The Prius of the Sea – A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Developing a Hybrid Boat | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| 14:30–15:10 | Setouchi Marine Promenade, Forming the Basis for Joint Ocean Development P.G. System Co., Ltd. Fujitsu Group |
Fujitsu Limited |
| 15:30–16:00 | Adventurer Jin Ishikawa’s Crazy Trip and Challenge in a Papyrus Boat Japan Papyrus Boat Association EXPEDITION AMANA Ocean Alliance |
Japan Marine Industry Association (JMIA) |
| 16:10–16:50 | “MJC Marine Awards 2019” Award Ceremony | Marine Journalist Conference |
| March 9 (Sat.) | ||
| 10:30–11:00 | Shorthanded Sailing Experience Taking on a Trans-Atlantic Sailboat Race Presenter: Masatomo Suzuki |
Mitsumasa Osawa, One Sails Japan |
| 11:10–11:50 | Boat Fishing Lecture: Suitable Tackle | DAIWA rod field tester Nobuaki Ono |
| 12:00–12:40 | Ocean Preservation Activities with DE LA MER | DE LA MER |
| 12:50–13:30 | et Village 2019 Wetsuit Collection Grid girls show off the newest styles! |
PWC Working |
| 13:50–14:40 | DMG MORI SAILING TEAM Around the World Sailboat Race Challenging the “Vende’e Globe” Presenter: Kojiro Shiraishi |
Japan Marine Industry Association (JMIA) |
| 14:50–15:30 | Hula and Tahitian ance Show “Moana” | Japan Marine Industry Association (JMIA) |
| 16:00–16:40 | Jet Village PEAK&PINE Presents Grid girls show off the latest swimsuit fashions! Swimsuit Collection 2019 |
PWC Working |
| 17:00–17:30 | Inflatable Lifeboat Inflation Demonstration | Japan Marine Equipment Manufacturers Association Co., Ltd. |
| 18:00–18:40 | Hula and Tahitian Dance Show “Moana” | Japan Marine Industry Association (JMIA) |
| March 10 (Sun.) | ||
| 10:50–11:20 | 2018 Powerboat Annual Series Awards | Marine Sports Foundation |
| 11:30–12:00 | Ocean Sightseeing Service with AI | Fujitsu Limited |
| 12:10–13:10 | Coordinated Family Outfit Contest: Grand Prize Selection and Family Talk Show on stage | Japan Marine Industry Association (JMIA) |
| 13:20–14:10 | Team KUROSHIO Contesting the Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE seafloor exploration competition |
Japan Marine Industry Association (JMIA) |
| 14:20–15:10 | Electing the final “Fishing Enthusiast” of the Heisei Era How to Enjoy Boat Fishing (Fun for the kids too!) |
Japan Marine Industry Association (JMIA) |
| 15:20–15:50 | Boat Fishing Lecture: Boat Control | DAIWA rod field tester Nobuaki Ono |
| 16:00–16:50 | Entering the World’s Fastest Sailboat Race: Sail GP Japan Sail GP Team Presenters: Kazuhiko Sofuku, Yuki Kasatani, Yugo Yoshida |
Japan Marine Industry Association (JMIA) |
Jet Village Events
Several programs are set to be held again this year at the Jet Village, where various manufacturers’ new PWC models are on display. Some of those programs include talk shows with special guests.
TAMIYA Presents
Assemble a PWC Model and Watch it Go
Participants can build a model PWC using an old-school “underwater motor.” Once complete, the models can be taken home as souvenirs.
*Limited to 12 participants per session.
*1,200 JPY fee per person.
*Participation requires making a friend request to HOT WATER on the Line app.
■Schedule
March 7 (Thu.) 13:00–14:00
March 8 (Fri.) 13:00–14:00
March 8 (Fri.) 15:30–16:30
March 9 (Sat.) 13:00–14:00
March 9 (Sat.) 17:00–18:00
March 10 (Sun.) 14:00–15:00
Hot Water Sports Magazine Cover Photo Session
Try your hand at posing for a cover photo with magazine models and the PWC machines on display. Your photo will be processed on the spot and turned into a Hot Water Sports Magazine cover! It will then be put into a book cover and you can take it home as a souvenir.
*To participate, guests must purchase a copy of Hot Water Sports Magazine and post the picture to social media with the #JETVillage hashtag.
■ScheduleMarch 10 (Sun.) 11:00–11:30
March 10 (Sun.) 12:00–12:30
March 10 (Sun.) 13:00–13:30
Event Highlights from Show Promotional Models
Promotional models from each company will gather at the Jet Village to introduce their booth’s highlights, recommended new models, and more.
■Schedule
March 7 (Thu.) 14:30–15:00
March 8 (Fri.) 10:30–11:00
March 9 (Sat.) 10:30–11:00
March 10 (Sun.) 10:30–11:00
Pacifico Yokohama Joint Events
March 7 (Thu.) – 10 (Sun.)
Free Inflatable Lifejacket Inspection Campaign
This campaign aims to give users peace of mind when an unforeseen accident occurs on the water. Throughout the duration of the Boat Show, you can bring in inflatable lifejackets (see the following list of eligible manufacturers with lifejackets approved by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure Transport and Tourism) for a free inspection.
Organizer: Personal Flotation Device Section, Japan Marine Equipment Manufacturers Association Co., Ltd.
*Your inspection will be smoother with a prior reservation.
| Eligible Manufacturers | Achilles Corporation | Takashina Life Preservers Co., Ltd. | Toyo Bussan Co., Ltd. | Nippon LSA Inc. |
|---|---|
| Reception Desk | Pacifico Yokohama Hall D Exit: Free Inflatable Lifejacket Inspection Booth |
| Reception Hours | March 7th (Thu.) 11:30–15:00 March 8th (Fri.) – March 10th (Sun.) 10:00–15:00 *Inspection requires approx. 3 hours from time of receipt to return. |
| Outline: |
The inspection is only a check for any problems in use and it does not include replacement of defective parts and/or repairs. After the inspection, you will be informed of the following:
*Only products of manufacturers approved by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure Transport and Tourism are eligible for inspection. *Inspections will only be made on lifejackets brought to the venue in person. *As a general rule, inspection will be made on no more than two lifejackets per person. |
March 7 (Thu.) – March 10 (Sun.) Joint events
Used Boat Fair 2019
The Used Boat Fair 2019 will feature an array of high quality used motorboats, sailboats and PWCs displayed by members of the Japan Used Boat Association.
Organizer: Japan Used Boat Association (JUBA)
March 9 (Sat.), 10 (Sun.)
Boating License Renewal/Replacement Course
During the Boat Show, a course will be held at the Pacifico Yokohama on March 9 and 10 for people wishing to renew their boat operator license or replace an expired one. For more details and how to apply, please see the JEIS website (in Japanese)
Organizer: Japan Marine Recreation Association
*Content is subject to change without notice.
*The photos below are from the 2018 Boat Show and some are for illustrative purposes only.
