How to Enter
Follow these steps to prepare your team for GLOBAL HA-RI OKINAWA.
Entry Fee
12 people / team
10 paddlers + 1 drummer + 1 steerer. Up to 15 participants may be registered, including reserves.
Included
- Race entry
- Insurance PLANNED
Additional fees
- Boat land transportation
- Accommodation
- Flights and travel expenses
- Personal expenses
- Other optional services
Boat transportation is NOT included in the ¥25,000 team entry fee. An additional fee applies if you request the organizer's land transportation service.
Boat & Transportation
What boat do I need?
- Sabani
- Wooden boats
- Fiberglass boats
- Other boats approved by the organizer
Outrigger-equipped boats are not permitted. Please check the official competition guide for the latest requirements.
Don't have a boat?
COMING SOON
Information about organizer-arranged or rental boats will be posted when confirmed.
Need help transporting your boat?
If you require land transportation of your race boat to the venue, a transportation service is available for an additional fee.
Transportation is quoted separately depending on the pickup location, boat size and transport requirements.
Getting to Okinawa
Naha Airport (OKA) is the main international gateway to Okinawa. The competition area is located on the southeast coast of Okinawa Island.
Naha Airport → Competition Venue
TRAVEL TIME: COMING SOON
Detailed access information will be added once confirmed.
Accommodation & Transportation
Where should I stay?
- Near the competition venue
- Naha
- Nishihara / Yonabaru area
- Other recommended areas
OFFICIAL RECOMMENDED ACCOMMODATION: COMING SOON
How can I get around?
- Rental car — COMING SOON
- Taxi
- Bus — COMING SOON
- Event shuttle — COMING SOON
Competitor Tent Area
Team space
Each participating team will have a designated competitor tent area. Please set up your tent within the designated area and keep the area clean.
- Approx. 4m × 6m per team PLANNED
- Bring your own tent unless otherwise announced
- Do not set up outside the designated area
- Please take all garbage with you
Race Boat Arrival & Storage
Race boat storage area
Race boats will be placed in the designated storage area. Detailed delivery procedures and timing will be provided to participating teams.
DETAILED DELIVERY INFORMATION: COMING SOON
Need transportation? See Boat Land Transportation →
Race Course
Planned race course: approximately 2 km from Nishihara Kirakira Beach to Yonabaru Marina.
Event Schedule
Sunday, November 29, 2026 TENTATIVE
| Time | Program |
|---|---|
| 08:00 | Registration opens / Boat arrival |
| 09:00 | Captains' meeting |
| 09:30 | Opening ceremony |
| 10:00 | Race start |
| 11:00 | Racing scheduled to finish |
| 15:00 | Awards ceremony |
| 16:00 | After-party & stage events |
| 20:00 | Event closes |
Race Rules & Safety
Official race rules
Please read the official competition guide and safety requirements before entering.
VIEW OFFICIAL RACE RULES →Key points
- Race distance
- Eligible boats
- Team composition
- Start & finish procedures
- Safety requirements
- Penalties & disqualification
Participant Insurance
Insurance is planned to be included in the ¥25,000 team entry fee. Participant information required for insurance enrollment must be submitted with the entry.
Before you travel
Participants traveling from overseas should check the latest entry requirements for Japan before traveling.
OFFICIAL JAPAN VISA INFORMATION: COMING SOON
Payment
Payment method
Bank Transfer
After your team entry has been reviewed, the event office will send payment instructions to the team representative.
BANK ACCOUNT INFORMATION: COMING SOON
What to Bring
Need help?
For questions about international participation, entry, travel or boat transportation, please contact the event office.
GLOBAL HA-RI OKINAWA Executive Committee
Sea Engineering Okinawa
Email: globalhariokinawa@gmail.com
Phone: +81-98-901-4145
Languages: 日本語 / English / 繁體中文