Circumnavigation Complete

WE did it! With the help of others I windsurfed round the four main islands of Japan. For the final hops the weather and sailing conditions were glorious. The planning - from beginning to end - was last minute but somehow everything fell into place: 14 months after departing from Onjuku beach, I landed there again to reunite with Paul, Shizu, Aika and Eurika. To mark the spot "WELCOME HOME JONO" had been drawn in the sand. Alongside that stood Yumiko - beaming - and her presence made the welcome party complete.

We took some celebratory pictures, then played in the waves for a few hours. The Raceboard - now unburdened by baggage - skipped freely over the chop. Then we went for food at a beach bar, and finally it was time for a ceremonial deactivation of the YB Tracker. Menu item: "Deactivate". Are you sure? Yes! The little unit beeped its familiar "da-da-da-daa," and the loop was closed.

Thankyou to sponsors and those who have followed and sent messages of support. Above all, thank you to Yumiko for getting me to the finish. I'll sum up properly another time. All videos and pictures are from the last day.