Experience SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board) in Kabira Bay! The first candidate for Ishigaki Island!

Activity Japan Hello to all of you, I want to dive into the clear sea right now! It's an appearance while whistling a large whistle. It's the days of pursuing the charm of Ishigaki Island that never stops. SUP (stand up paddle board) I was completely addicted to the experience, so I tried to find out if there was anything I could do on Ishigaki Island.

SUP is a water sports that stands on the surfboard and rows on the surface with all (paddle) It is a water sports that can be enjoyed even with a flat water surface with no waves or wind so I think that beginners are more likely to challenge than surfing and yachting

There was a tour that I was interested in, so I will introduce it.

Kabira Bay on Ishigaki Island is designated as Iriomote Ishigaki National Park, a national park that straddles Iriomote Island and Ishigaki Island in Okinawa Prefecture, the surrounding islands, and the sea area, and is also selected as one of the 100 most scenic spots in Japan. It's the most scenic spot on Ishigaki Island, which was certified as a 3 star by the travel guide "Michelin Green Guide Japan". I've been there, but I was really excited at a really beautiful place.

I thought I'd jump in right away, but swimming is prohibited. I didn't know that at all (although it's written in the guidebook), why can't I swim even though it's so beautiful! I don't understand! My charm I have a little angry memory that I can't make full use of it! It's because the flow is fast and dangerous. At that time, I ended up looking at the beautiful water surface on the beach, but there is no doubt that I can enjoy it more if I do SUP. I want to go again!

Even if you can swim for the first time, there is some tension even if you can swim, because it is completely different from entering the sea with the feeling of swimming and falling from SUP and entering the sea. It feels like that! But don't worry, the lesson starts in a shallow place.

He carefully taught me how to stop and change direction. Of course, I can rent a life jacket. Since marine sports are basically self-rescue, I also keep in mind that SUP is not dangerous anyway. I think it's okay if you follow the rules properly. At first, I sit down and practice paddling, but I couldn't do what I wanted, and I thought, "I'm really tired of my arms ..." But in a blink of an eye I'll get used to it, so I'll stand up and leave for the sea

I want to go on the sea more and more with Susui. It's different from swimming and boating. There is a sense of unity with the sea that I have never experienced before. Unlike diving and snorkeling, you can enjoy while chatting, so couples and families It seems to be the best for

I would like to pick up some points of concern [Price] 8.000 yen ~ (per adult) It seems a little expensive, but I think it is worth it [Minimum number of participants] One person This is nice! You can enjoy it alone! One person! Let's adventure! [Meeting time] Basically 2 hours before and after high tide This is a must check I go to Okinawa and check the time of high tide and low tide the next day Depending on the location Sometimes you can't swim because of the low tide and only rocks [Time required] 2-3 hours It's optimal, but if you actually try it, you'll want to do more [Holding period] It's held all year round You can enjoy it even in winter. It's not underwater, so it seems to be very hot. Everyone, if you don't take proper measures against sunburn, the sunburn will hurt and you won't be able to sleep.

This time I investigated on Ishigaki Island, but it seems that there are many other places where you can experience SUP on remote islands and uninhabited islands. I want to experience SUP in various places! I will investigate more and introduce it again.