Tokunoshima

July 26, 2010

Amamioshima to Tokunoshima : 59 nautical miles

A kind fisherman helped us to moor Lukia to the quay safely.  Mami presented him soaps we have. He gave us a fresh tuna for a return gift.

He said

"You should better pass the east side of islands. In other words, China Sea."

In summer season, the southward wind blows on Okinawa district. The wind is weakened by the mountains on the island, the northern sea of the islands become calm down.

"Is there any fuel stations?"

"Every islands are available for fuel."

Fishermen have good information always.

We departed to Tokunoshima from Amamioshima.

Tokunoshima. It was cloudy.

We reached Hiradono fishing port.
Hiradono port is a small port, and leafs are spread out under the water. You know, You need attention in the new port.

Hiradono port

We could get water and ice and fuel (307L) at fisherman's cooperative.

We ate sashimi cooked by Mami.

Tide lifted our boat at the limit level of the quay. The pencil fenders are not so effective for this type of quay. I checked lines sometimes all the night.