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july 01, 2021 - Yanmar

Yanmar to Launch “Wheeebo” Water Activity in Okinawa

OSAKA, #Japan, July 1st, 2021 - #Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. is to commence #service of its personal watercraft “Wheeebo” at selected hotels and facilities in #Okinawa.

"Wheeebo" is an exciting new water activity created around the concept of "Fun for Everyone!" #Yanmar developed the Wheeebo as part of its efforts to create exciting new experiences in recreational marine.

Wheeebo can be enjoyed by people of all ages and is suited to calm waters such as beaches and lakes. As an all new marine experience, Wheeebo allows users the freedom to discover various ways of enjoying time on the water. Its use is limited only by your imagination. Find your own relaxing space or a new way to play on the water with friends. The Wheeebo is also the perfect entry into the world of marine activities for newcomers to the water.

About “Wheeebo”

Sizediameter 140 cm / 150 cm / 160 cm
Max speed3 knots
Weightabout 20 kg
Drive systemelectric motor
Power sourceNickel Hydrogen battery
Operation time1 - 2 hrs (charge time: 60 min)
Acceleration2 acceleration modes controlled by hand remote
Area of useBeaches, lakes and other calm waters
AGE6 years and up

Service Locations

ANA InterContinental Ishigaki Resort

354-1 Maezato, Ishigaki, #Okinawa, Japan

ANA InterContinental Manza Beach Resort

2260 Seragaki, Onna-son, Kunigami-gun, #Okinawa,Japan

Expected start date:Summer, 2021

※Please check the Wheeebo official website for the latest information on #service locations

Next steps

To realize speedier and more flexible decision making and develop various aspects of the business, Wheeebo will take part in the Spirete program (https://en.spirete.com/). Spirete aspires to help companies bring new businesses to the startup phase. By participating in Spirete’s program, Wheeebo will gain access to personnel and knowhow from diverse fields, develop in new directions and speed decision making, realizing rapid business growth through access to outside funding.

※This #service will only be available at facilities that follow strict measures to combat the spread of COVID-19 including government and health authority guidance regarding social distancing and the wearing of masks, regular temperature checks and hand washing and disinfection during operation.

※This release features photographs where user’s masks were removed temporarily after taking steps to prevent infection.