Safely Moor at a Japanese Sea Station AnchoringInJapan #SailingJapan #cruisingjapan

Recently, there’s been a lot of discussion about anchoring in Japan, especially after the unfortunate accident involving La Vagabond, who were anchored legally but were struck by a small fishing boat in the middle of the night. Since then, many people have asked me about anchoring, mooring, and related costs. I’m re-releasing this video as a guide for anyone interested in visiting Japan by boat.

I’ve visited around 70 ports so far during my voyage around Japan, mostly staying in fishing ports for little or no cost.

In this video, I feature two different Sea Stations on the west coast of Kyushu. They offer distinct styles, amenities, and pricing, and I thought it would be interesting for viewers to see both. I’ve stayed at multiple Sea Stations and marinas (where you pay) as well as many fishing ports (typically free), and each option has its pros and cons.

While fishing ports don’t usually cost anything, you’ll often have to moor against a concrete wall, constantly adjust your lines with the changing tide, and have a step ladder plus fender boards onboard to handle difficult walls. Meanwhile, most Sea Stations provide floating pontoons that make mooring much easier.

You can find out more about Sea Stations at this link: https://www.umi-eki.jp/en/

Also, Kirk Patterson reviews a lot of his favorite ports, including sea stations in his Blog Kirks Take, which can be found at this link. https://www.konpira-consulting.com

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