This season, 600 people participated in the “Program to Connect with the Sea”

Learn about the sea, taste the sea, experience the sea - The ``Connect with the Sea Program'' (sponsored by the Japan Maritime Academy, May to December), operated and supported by the Riviera Group, is a program for young people. This is “Sea Lesson”. Approximately 5 people are expected to participate this season. On July 12th, elementary school students from Toshima Ward, Tokyo came to Riviera Seabornia Marina.
The program began with a video message from Yasujiro Shiraishi (marine adventurer), representative director of the Japan Maritime Academy, who said, ``I went to New York without taking a plane or bullet train.The ocean is connected to the rest of the world.'' It started with the “Opening Ceremony”.
"The ocean was not created by humans, so there are unexpected dangers. However, as long as you follow the rules and listen to the instructors, the ocean is safe and fun. You can learn a lot of things while having fun."
Mr. Shiraishi's message expressed his attitude of respecting children's autonomy and the Japan Maritime Academy's philosophy of ``the importance of learning a lot from experience.''

During the trial class, students were divided into three groups and rotated through three types of content. "Dinghy yacht" is the basic sailing method that moves based on the wind and the direction of the sails. Feel the movement of the yacht and the wind with your body, and use your mind to think and operate the sails. The amount of work is large, and it trains your concentration and thinking skills.
A two-person sea kayak cannot proceed unless you and your partner work together. By talking to each other and uniting our feelings, things will gradually become smoother. By the time they start having fun, they have developed a sense of coordination.
The ``Koajiro Bay Mini Cruise on the battery-propelled ship Raicho S,'' which makes no engine noise, allows you to experience the ocean more closely by navigating quietly. While listening to stories about Koajiro's forests and tidal flats, you can encounter sea creatures at water level.
These days, it is said that people are moving away from the sea, and this time too, there was a child who said, ``This was the first time I saw the real sea.'' So that the desire to "protect the rich nature" dwells in the hearts of children. Riviera will continue its activities to sustain the beautiful earth.

<Schedule> Date and time: July 18th Wed. Half-day course

In Koajiro Bay, where Riviera Seabornia Marina is located, we operate the world's first fast-charging battery-propelled boat, Raicho S, as a shuttle boat. This is a joint research between Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology and Riviera. While conducting various empirical studies such as collecting data on power generation and energy consumption, and verifying usability and riding comfort, we aim to commercialize next-generation water transportation using clean energy and future fishing boats.
The roof of Raicho S is equipped with thin-film solar panels recommended by Kanagawa Prefecture. Since it does not use gasoline and is rechargeable like an electric vehicle, there are no exhaust gas or CO2 emissions, and it is expected to have a significant effect on environmental conservation.
"Raichou S" is equipped with a water jet propulsion system and has no propeller. Therefore, it is possible to operate in shallow water, and it can also be propelled into aquaculture areas with ropes. It also generates almost no vibration and will not harm marine life, coral reefs, or people underwater. It is also very superior in terms of safety and environmental protection.
In the future, we plan to operate using thin-film solar cells as a power source.
As a person involved in the ocean, who is exposed to the beauty of the ocean and also feels climate change, Riviera will continue to work on research and dissemination of clean energy.

As part of the expansion of renewable energy, we are participating in Kanagawa Prefecture's "Thin Film Solar Cell Popularization Project." In 2016, we installed thin-film solar panels on the quay of Riviera Zushi Marina. This is the first time in Japan that thin-film solar panels have been installed on a marina quay.
Thin-film solar cells, which are thin and light, can be installed on building roofs, windows, and walls, which were previously impossible. It is also resistant to salt damage and can be used on curved surfaces, so Riviera is installing it on the roof of a ship for research. We would like to get as close as possible to the energy saving and CO2 reduction of ZEB (Net Zero Energy Building) buildings recommended by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Ministry of the Environment.
In addition to using electricity converted from light energy, we also install an electronic bulletin board that numerically shows the amount of power generated and the amount of CO2 reduction, in an effort to make it visible to our customers. When you visit Riviera Zushi Marina, please take a look at this panel.