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  • HPTopslider Shimoda

    The port of Shimoda is a popular destination for TSPS boats. It was opened to American trade under the Convention of Kanagawa, signed by Commodore Matthew Perry on March 31, 1854. 

  • HPTopslider funnel

    On a recent TSPS cruise across Sagami Bay to Ito, a sailboat stopped in Misaki port for provisions. The lone crew member snapped this photo of a funnel cloud approaching. 

  • Bifrost Topslider

    On a brilliant day of sailing, the faces of the crew aboard s/v Bifrost light up  as they head south across Kaneda Bay. This was TSPS's Photo of the Year for 2010. Photos of Bifrost.

  • MarlinFisherman Topslider

    TSPS members Francis (skipper), Jerry, and Vasilli relaxing aboard m/v Diva off the coast of southern Chiba after a one-hour catch-and-release battle with a black marlin. Jerry tells the tale here. Photo by Masayo.

  • Paddleboarder Topslider

    Paddleboarders making for Morito beach. Photo taken aboard s/v Waypoint at anchor during the TSPS/Hayama Marina Sail held each year off the west coast of Miura peninsula.

  • HPTopslider Diva

    Diva making her way south for a 14-member TSPS fishing expedition to waters just north of Oshima Island. No luck with the fish, but a very enjoyable day on the water.

  • HPTopslider shuten

    TSPS-member Minoru Saito has sailed solo around the world eight times, a Guinness-recognized world record. Here, he completes his eighth circumnavigation in Yokohama. We are proud to have Saito-san as a member of our squadron.

  • HPTopslider Sam6

    Samurai Six heeling lightly in a ten-knot breeze as she approaches Kuki some 220 nm from Tokyo during the TSPS four-boat cruise to Kii Hanto. The trip was documented in a slideshow/ video entitled "South and West to Kii Hanto."

 

 What’s New 

Past TSPS Commander Shun-ichiro Yamamoto Passes Away
It is with great regret that we inform our membership of the passing of Past Commander Shun-ichiro Yamamoto. Yamamoto-san was a member of TSPS for over 22 years and served as our first and thus far only Japanese commander in 2001. He was long an active member whose participation in [...]
Thu, May 23, 2013
2013 TSPS Spring Rendezvous & Cruise, June 8
We are pleased to announce we are once again holding our TSPS Spring Rendezvous, this year on Saturday, June 8. Our Spring Rendezvous will be in the heart of the Velasis Marina in Uraga, right up close to our favorite form of transportation, boats! This is a golden opportunity for [...]
Wed, May 22, 2013
Silk Purse Approaches Halfway Mark to Hokkaido
May 18, 2013: Kirk Patterson, aboard Silk Purse, is now reporting slow going after departing Honolulu on May 5th at 12:15PM on a more or less direct course for Hakodate, Hokkaido. Light winds have dominated the past week, with daily distances of between 74 and 120nm per day and some motoring [...]
Sat, May 18, 2013

What Is TSPS?

First established in 1956, the Tokyo Sail & Power Squadron, one of over 440 squadrons in the United States Power Squadrons, actively  promotes recreational boating skills and boating safety through education, hands-on training, and civic activities while providing fellowship for members. We offer public boating safety and skills courses for new boaters or others wanting to brush up their knowledge of maritime rules and safety measures. We also provide Class 1 & 2 Japan Boat License test preparation courses in English. This license is necessary to operate small powered watercraft in Japan, including cruisers and sailboats with engines.

We hold monthly and annual boating-related events and activities, and offer a multitude of networking opportunities for expatriate and Japanese sailors. TSPS has the distinction of being the only USPS squadron outside of the United States and its protectorates. New members are always welcome.

Samurai 6 with sails nicely set off Kii Hanto

TSPS member Tom with a good-sized Mahi Mahi