24-year-old Hirotsugu Kimura broke the record for youngest Japanese to solo circumnavigate the globe by yacht in 231 days.

24-year-old Hirotsugu Kimura broke the record for the youngest Japanese to circumnavigate the globe by yacht, completing a solo voyage in 231 days without port calls or supplies. Former Maritime Self-Defense Force member Kimura's achievement updates the previous record set 30 years ago by marine adventurer Kojiro Shiraishi. This is Kimura's second attempt; his first in 2022 was marred by mechanical failure.

June 09, 2024
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