Walkers first sailing dinghy was named ‘Kokomo’, a pseudonym used by the composer of a Japanese serenade he was taught to play as a child during piano lessons. Every boat following on has been bestowed the same name. The secluded paradise, encircled by the Great Astrolabe Reef has continued the legacy as, Kokomo Private Island Fiji.
Find out more about how life on the water for inspired his creation:
Boat International
March 2018
Journalist – Sophia Wilson
Link: https://www.boatinternational.com/destinations/south-pacific/making-landmaking-landfall-exploring-kokomo-private-island--36629