Its happening again, the TSPS Member’s BBQ at Lake Inawashiro in Fukushima Prefecture SEPTEMBER 13-14.  It worked well last year so we are going to do it pretty much the same with only a few tweaks.  Like last year – members can arrive and hang out on the beach, swim if they want, try wakeboarding, try sailing a Sunfish dinghy, try windsurfing, try a Canadian canoe, have a hot dog or a burger when they are ready to eat, play some frisbee.  

Depending on demand and resources, some of the activities could be repeated the following morning.  The cost for the BBQ is ¥10,000. Please pay here:

Some things need repeating.

1. It requires cooperation, and we know this because the cooperation last year was fantastic, the vibe was great and it is the reason we are going for it again this year.   As I said last year, ¥10,000 does not get you a Hyatt resort package, it gives you the opportunity to be part of a great event.  

What TSPS brings – 

A bunch of boats and equipment to use.

A wonderful set of plastic chairs and a table that Gary Thomas confirmed is available again for us to borrow.  A couple of working tables and a grill will be brought over but they will not be enough.  Please bring a table and chairs if you can.  Bring your own beer, a cooler to put it in, and a chair to sit and enjoy it.

Food – We intend to provide the same level of quality that we served last year.  Soft drinks.  TSPS recommends you not consume alcohol during the boating activities and wait to drink your booze until you are no longer required to focus on driving or boating or volunteering. 

What TSPS is not bringing –

Cooks – we need someone to step up

Lifeguards – we need volunteers to watch the water and watch the Sunfish and canoes as they are likely to tip over if the wind is strong enough.

Boat drivers – Yamaha boat club members that operate a Yamaha boat or jetski for half the day will get a ¥5,000 discount.

Janitors – we need volunteers to ensure our mess is cleaned up and we demonstrate our appreciation by not walking away from a pile of garbage.

2. Unlike last year, we know there is demand for this event and its going to happen.  To participate youneed to sign up and pay on Stripe.  In the event we reach max capacity which we believe is about 30, the order of payment (not sign up), will determine who can participate.  Click on this link to sign up and pay. Members cost ¥10,000, guests cost ¥13,000 but kids under 12 are free.

3. The location, Tate Hama in Konan machi, Koriyama City will be the place again this year.  Its a great beach and campground with a lot of room and basic facilities.  There are other places to stay about 30 minutes drive in Inawashiro City or in Bandai Atami.  The below link has a drive from Tokyo Station mapped out.

Here are images from last year’s event.