Kojiro Shiraishi
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is the record holder as the youngest sailor
in the world to circumnavigate the globe in a continuous solo journey.http://www.kojiro.jp/profile/index.html He was born in Tokyo, Japan in 1967, and grew up in Kamakura
. In 2005, he participated in the VELUX 5 Oceans Race
in his boat, Spirit of Yukoh, and placed second, beating notable sailors such as Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and Mike Golding
.http://www.velux5oceans.com//#/the-race/previous-winners/364
Sailor
A sailor, mariner, or seaman is a person who navigates water-borne vessels or assists in their operation, maintenance, or service. The term can apply to professional mariners, military personnel, and recreational sailors as well as a plethora of other uses...
in the world to circumnavigate the globe in a continuous solo journey.http://www.kojiro.jp/profile/index.html He was born in Tokyo, Japan in 1967, and grew up in Kamakura
Kamakura, Kanagawa
is a city located in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, about south-south-west of Tokyo. It used to be also called .Although Kamakura proper is today rather small, it is often described in history books as a former de facto capital of Japan as the seat of the Shogunate and of the Regency during the...
. In 2005, he participated in the VELUX 5 Oceans Race
VELUX 5 Oceans Race
The VELUX 5 OCEANS Race is a round-the-world single-handed yacht race, sailed in stages, managed by Clipper Ventures Plc since 2000. Its current name comes from its main sponsor, VELUX, a Danish company. Originally known as the BOC Challenge, for the title sponsor BOC Gases, the first edition was...
in his boat, Spirit of Yukoh, and placed second, beating notable sailors such as Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and Mike Golding
Mike Golding
Mike Golding is an English yachtsman. He is one of the few yachtsmen to have raced round the world non stop in both directions...
.http://www.velux5oceans.com//#/the-race/previous-winners/364