SAILFAST

SAILFAST (有限会社SAILFAST) is a Japanese marine-wear and sailing equipment retailer and importer headquartered in Hayama, Miura District, Kanagawa Prefecture. The company operates as the Japan general import agent for several international sailing and water-sports brands, most prominently the Australian high-performance sailing apparel brand Zhik, the VSR Rib boat range, the WASZP one-design foiling dinghy, and the Italian rope and rigging maker Gottifredi Maffioli. Its business combines wholesale distribution to the Japanese sailing market with a physical retail store and an online shop. The company is led by representative Hiroki Goto (後藤浩紀) and is organized as a yugen-gaisha (limited company), a common Japanese corporate form for small and medium private businesses. Its store in Hayama is open Wednesday through Saturday, 11:00–17:00, with closures on holidays and, in January through March, on Saturdays. The company also maintains an active social media presence on Facebook and Instagram, where it publishes product guides, technical tips and event announcements. SAILFAST's product range centers on sailing and water-sports gear: Zhik sailing apparel such as unisuits, hiking boots, deck shorts and hydrophobic fleece; UV-active high-performance apparel; hiking-support carbon insoles; hybrid gear made with Repreve recycled materials; and PFDs and life jackets. It also carries boat-care products such as August Race FRP stain cleaner, and provides instructional content on topics such as mainsheet rigging and PFD standards in Japan. Beyond retail and distribution, SAILFAST organizes and sponsors sailing events, notably the SAILFAST CUP regatta, which by its eighth edition had attracted 39 boats. The company also exhibits at the Japan International Boat Show, with a planned appearance at the 2026 edition. Through this combination of import agency, specialist retail, technical content and event organization, SAILFAST positions itself as a dedicated hub for competitive and recreational sailors in Japan.

SAILFAST is a Japanese limited company (yugen-gaisha) based in Hayama, Kanagawa Prefecture, dedicated to the import, distribution and retail of sailing and water-sports equipment. The company's exact founding year is not stated in the available evidence, but its official website and company page document its current operations and leadership. The company is led by representative Hiroki Goto (後藤浩紀) and operates from 888-1 Nagara, Hayama, Miura District, Kanagawa 240-0113. Its store is open Wednesday through Saturday, 11:00–17:00, with closures on holidays and, from January to March, on Saturdays. The company maintains an online shop and active Facebook and Instagram accounts, where it publishes product guides, technical tips and event announcements. SAILFAST's core business is acting as the Japan general import agent for several international sailing brands. Its website identifies it as the Japan general import agent for Zhik, the Australian high-performance sailing apparel brand; VSR Rib boats; and WASZP, the one-design foiling dinghy. It is also the Japan agent for Gottifredi Maffioli, the Italian rope and rigging manufacturer. Through these agencies, SAILFAST supplies Japanese sailors with specialized apparel, hardware and boat-care products. The product range includes Zhik sailing apparel such as unisuits, hiking boots, deck shorts and hydrophobic fleece; UV Active high-performance apparel; hiking-support carbon insoles; Hybrid Gear made with Repreve recycled materials; and PFDs and life jackets. SAILFAST also carries August Race FRP stain cleaner and produces instructional content on topics such as mainsheet rigging and PFD standards in Japan. Beyond distribution and retail, SAILFAST organizes and sponsors sailing events. Its SAILFAST CUP regatta reached its eighth edition, attracting 39 boats, with the first day's start moved 30 minutes earlier to 8:55 due to a strong low-pressure system. The company also exhibits at the Japan International Boat Show, with a planned appearance at the 2026 edition scheduled for March 19–22, 2026. As a private, owner-managed company, SAILFAST occupies a niche as a specialist importer and retailer for the Japanese competitive sailing community, combining brand agencies with technical content and event organization.

• SAILFAST CUP reaches its 8th edition, attracting 39 boats

• SAILFAST announces exhibition at Japan International Boat Show 2026 (March 19–22, 2026)

Specialist importer and retailer of high-performance sailing and water-sports equipment for the Japanese market, combining brand agencies with technical content and event organization.

• Zhik unisuits

  Sailing unisuits developed through years of innovation and collaboration with world-class athletes.

• Zhik hiking boots

  Hiking X boots designed for maximum grip, direct power transfer and superior support.

• Zhik deck shorts and elite shorts

  Lightweight, stretchy and quick-drying sailing shorts; the elite version has anti-abrasion reinforcement on the seat.

• Zhik hydrophobic fleece

  A long-standing Zhik product, largely unchanged for nearly 20 years, useful in large temperature swings.

• UV Active series

  High-performance apparel developed for prolonged strong sunlight.

• Hiking-support carbon insoles

  Carbon insoles designed to revolutionize hiking out and improve boat integration.

• Hybrid Gear series

  New hybrid gear series made with Repreve recycled materials for comfortable performance in hot environments.

• Deckbeater X series

  New series designed for athletes pushing limits in water sports.

• August Race FRP stain cleaner

  FRP stain cleaner for boat maintenance.

• VSR Rib boats

  Rigid inflatable boats for which SAILFAST is the Japan general import agent.

• WASZP foiling dinghies

  One-design foiling dinghies for which SAILFAST is the Japan general import agent.

• Gottifredi Maffioli ropes and rigging

  Italian-made ropes and rigging for which SAILFAST is the Japan agent.

1. 1SAILFAST official website homepagesailfast.jp
2. 2COMPANY | SAILFASTsailfast.jp
3. 3SAILFAST on Wikidatawikidata.org