2024.05.27
"Walking on Water" Personal Watercraft "Wheeebo" Makes World's First Commercial Debut at Resort Facility "Haimurubushi" - Oceanos Inc.
Oceanos Inc. announces the world's first commercial deployment of its personal watercraft "Wheeebo" at the resort facility "Haimurubushi."
Oceanos Inc., developer of the innovative personal watercraft "Wheeebo" that revolutionizes marine leisure, announces that the resort facility "Haimurubushi" located on Kohama Island, Okinawa, has officially adopted "Wheeebo" for commercial use and has become the first in the world to offer rental services.
"Wheeebo" is an electric personal watercraft designed to open new possibilities in marine leisure. With intuitive operation using a small handheld remote control, users can freely move across water surfaces such as seas, lakes, and pools as if walking on water. No license is required, and it accommodates up to two riders, making it enjoyable for people of all ages, from small children to active seniors.
The resort facility "Haimurubushi" is located on Kohama Island, surrounded by world-class coral reefs within the Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park. As a resort where visitors can enjoy various activities including swimming and marine sports in rich natural surroundings throughout the year, it attracts many guests. "Haimurubushi" aims to provide new and exciting experiences to visitors through marine activities using Wheeebo.
The "Wheeebo" rental service at "Haimurubushi" has been operated by activity operator "Pushinushima" since early April.
Oceanos Inc. expects this new marine activity to further enhance the appeal of Okinawa and provide visitors with new memories. We will continue to propose new ways to enjoy marine leisure through "Wheeebo."
"Wheeebo" Overview
Wheeebo is a circular board with a diameter of 150cm, equipped with a proprietary drive unit featuring an electric thruster that allows 360-degree movement across water at speeds below 6km/h. Due to its low speed and compact size, no license is required, and with handheld remote control operation, anyone aged 6 and above can easily operate it. This innovative craft provides a new form of activity for leisurely water strolls while enjoying nature.
"Wheeebo" Features and Appeal
- Provides relaxation time on the water
- Experience a sense of unity with the sea while enjoying leisurely time on the water.
- Intuitive operation for everyone
- Simple operability allows you to start your water journey immediately upon boarding.
- Versatile water environments
- Suitable for activities in various water bodies including seas, lakes, rivers, and pools.
About Resort Facility "Haimurubushi"
- Operating Company: Haimurubushi Co., Ltd.
- President and CEO: Shinji Atsumi
- Location: 2930 Kohama, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa
- URL: https://www.haimurubushi.co.jp/
About Pushinushima
- Pushinushima Co., Ltd.
- Planning and operation of activities. Supporting ocean play in Yaeyama with years of experience and extensive knowledge. From diving and snorkeling to marine jets and wakeboarding, leave all your ocean activities to us.
- URL: https://ishigaki-diving.net/
About Oceanos Inc.
- Oceanos Inc. is a startup company that spun off from Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. in August 2023, focusing on innovating the future of water activities and marine leisure. Starting with our first product "Wheeebo," we aim to provide new exciting experiences at beaches around the world.
- Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
- CEO: Ryo Maeda
- URL: https://www.wheeebo.com
Contact Information
- contact@wheeebo.com
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