2024.06.12
"Walking on Water" Personal Watercraft "Wheeebo" Now Available at 4 New Resort Facilities in Okinawa - Oceanos Inc.
Oceanos Inc., developer of the personal watercraft "Wheeebo" that provides new experiences in marine leisure, announces that four resort facilities in Okinawa Prefecture - "The Busena Terrace," "ANA InterContinental Manza Beach Resort," "ANA InterContinental Ishigaki Resort," and "Okuma Private Beach & Resort" - have adopted "Wheeebo" as a new beach activity and have started 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.
"Wheeebo" is a new product that was commercialized through a spin-off from Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. last year. Rental services began in Okinawa ahead of the rest of the world in April this year, and with the adoption at these four new facilities, it is now available at a total of five resort facilities.
At Oceanos, we aim to expand "Wheeebo" from Okinawa to resort facilities around the world as a new marine activity originating from Japan.
"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 the 4 New Facilities Offering Rental Services
The Busena Terrace
Location: 1808 Kise, Nago City, Okinawa
https://www.terrace.co.jp/busena/
ANA InterContinental Manza Beach Resort
Location: 2260 Seragaki, Onna Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa
https://www.anaintercontinental-manza.jp
ANA InterContinental Ishigaki Resort
Location: 354-1 Maesato, Ishigaki City, Okinawa
https://www.anaintercontinental-ishigaki.jp/
Okuma Private Beach & Resort
Location: 913 Okuma, Kunigami Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa
https://okumaresort.com/
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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