All Japan Nationals – Day 1

Shinminato Marina, August 6, 2026. On August 6, the 79th All Japan Snipe Class Yacht Championship kicked off at Shinminato Marina in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture. A total of 69 boats participated, completing three races in light winds of around 5 knots. The championship will run through August 9. (Source: Bulkhead Magazine)

Results after 3 races:

1. Kaito Nishiuchi & Maho Takahashi, 30
2. Shotaro Yoshikawa & Yuma Ida, 34
3. Daiki Takeda & Shogo Kumakura, 37
4. Rikuta Hattori & Sayaka Yasuda, 38
5. Shinichi Uchida & Daisuke Matsuyama, 38

Photos: Junichi Hirai – Bulkhead Magazine