About Me
I am a 28-year-old female sailor who relocated to Sydney, Australia, in 2023 from Japan. I am passionate about gaining comprehensive experience in high-performance sailing and thrive on pushing my limits while learning from seasoned professionals.
My background includes competing as co-skipper of a Class40 in the Rolex Fastnet Race and participating in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. These experiences have given me a deep understanding of all crew positions.
I am proficient in navigation using electronic devices and routing software, such as Expedition and Adrena. My ambition is to excel as a skilled navigator and to develop my skills as an offshore sailor, ultimately aiming to participate in The Ocean Race.
Career Summery
OFFSHORE RACE
2024 Japan Okinawa Tokai Yacht Race (730nm) Navigator, J121 1st place
2023 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race (628nm) Pit, TP52
2023 Round Hainan Regatta (500nm) Navigator, Dubois50 (All female Team) 2nd place
2023 Pearl Race (180nm) Navigator, Rogers46 3rd place
2023 Ocean Spring Festival (350nm) Navigator, Rogers46 1st place
2023 Hatsushima Double Handed Yacht Race (46nm) TSUBOI IMS950 3rd place
2021 Rolex Fastnet Race (695nm) Co-Skipper, Class402016 Pearl Race (180nm) Pit, XP44
INSHORE RACE
2023 Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup Runner, IC37
2018 EDHEC Sailing Cup Tactician, J/80 9th place
2017 Student Yachting World Cup Tactician, Y30 1st place
2017 Pan-Pacific University Invitational Regatta Helm, DC22 7th place
2017 All Japan Student Offshore Sailing Cup Tactician, Y30 1st place
2015 Student Yachting World Cup Bow, J/80 6th place2015 All Japan Student Offshore Sailing Cup Pit, Y30 1st place
OTHER
2024 The Magenta Project Foiling Camp in Lake Garda (69F and WASZP)
2023 – present The Magenta Project (TMP) – Mentee
TMP aims to provide networks/pathways to help female sailors build a career in the professional sailing world with regular workshops/discussions with industry professionals.
2020 – present Own 31 foot boat
2021 Class40 Double Handed Offshore Training in Lorient, France for 2 month2021 SailGP Women’s Invitational Camp in Japan
CERTIFICATES
World Sailing Approved Offshore Personal Survival Training Course (2021, 2022, 2023)
World Sailing Approved OSR First Aid Course (2021, 2022, 2023)
Maritime I-Category Special Radio Operator (2022)
Permit of Boat’s Operator (2020)
TOEIC score of 940 (2019)
The Official Business Skills Test in Bookkeeping, 3rd grade (2018)
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree in Maritime Sciences, Kobe University, Kobe, Japan (2014-2019)
Exchange program in Social Sciences, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic (2017-2018)
WORK EXPERIENCE
North Sails Australia, Sydney, Australia (2024-current)
Sydney Sailmakers, Sydney, Australia (2024)
Andoo Comanche, Sydney, Australia (2024)
Ikyu Corporation, Tokyo, Japan (2022-2023)
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Osaka, Japan (2019-2021)