A childhood dream and romance that came true when I was selected to join the Sinara Crew

Saito, who works at Riviera Resort, is known as Hiro Hiromiumi. From the moment we were born into this world, it may have been decided that we would live with the sea. Saito climbs the 30-meter-high mast of the Shinara and polishes it, just like a seaman. The boatswain of the ``Synara'' has the most impressive dark, tanned skin among the crew.
Saito took a job in the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force because he wanted to ride on a destroyer, but when he was assigned to work on land as an air traffic controller, he couldn't give up his feelings for the sea and headed to the Riviera.
``My love for the sea has never changed since I was a child.Nature always shows a different expression, so every day is a discovery and a learning experience.People say I'm a sea idiot or crazy, but for me, that's the best compliment. ” says Saito with a big smile.
``Before working with Synara, I was involved in ocean promotion, and at the ``Japan Maritime Academy,'' which is run as part of the ``Riviera Future Creation Project,'' I teach children about the joy and harshness of the sea, the importance of the environment, and teach yachting. I was teaching her how to fly.The restoration work on the Shinara was underway at the same Riviera Sivonia Marina, so I got to see it up close, but I never thought I would be selected as a member of the crew. To be honest, when I was first approached to join the crew of the Sinara, I was worried.I had never worked on such a large ship, much less a classic yacht, so I was nervous, but I wanted to travel the world on a yacht. When I thought about my childhood dream, I couldn't control my feelings and replied, ``Please let me do it.''

Saito became obsessed with sailing when he was 10 years old.
“I still remember being excited when I listened to a lecture at the elementary school I attended by Kojiro Shiraishi, who at the young age of 26 had just completed a solo trip around the world without stopping at any ports. It was so exciting that it changed my life.I had ridden small yachts with my parents since I was a child, but this lecture made me realize that I wanted to operate a yacht myself.''
He spent his youth riding yachts in Sagami Bay, and during his high school and university years he competed in many world-class races and achieved brilliant results.

After completing the restoration, ``Sinara'' continues to sail in Sagami Bay. In addition to weekly training and meetings, he learns from Chairman Watanabe through daily online interactions and says that he has realized that ``people can change.''
“The Riviera speaks of romance. For me, too, Sinara is romantic. My dream of sailing around the world is within reach. As I continue to grow, I sail the ocean as a crew member with the best Sinara. I wish I could travel.”