Japanese Youth Completes Around-The-World Tour In 231 Days By Yacht
(MENAFN- AzerNews)
Nazrin Abdul
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Former member of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Forces,
Hirotsugu Kimura, has completed his world tour on a yacht, spanning
231 days, Azernews reports citing Japanese
media.
24-year-old Hirotsugu Kimura embarked on his journey from
Nishinomiya city in Hyogo Prefecture on October 22 last year. This
marked his second attempt at circumnavigating the globe by yacht,
with his 2022 attempt being cut short due to mechanical problems.
During his 52,000-kilometer journey, Kimura passed through the
southern Pacific Ocean, the Cape Horn in southern Chile, the Cape
of Good Hope in South Africa, and the coasts of Australia,
ultimately reaching Wakayama Prefecture in Japan on June 8. He
successfully completed his journey without stopping at any ports or
receiving outside assistance, having brought sufficient food and
other necessary supplies with him.
"I am very happy. Above all, I am satisfied with returning
safely," said the young sailor, expressing his feelings about the
journey.
It is worth noting that Hirotsugu Kimura has broken the record
set by his compatriot, Koichiro Shiraiishi, who completed a similar
journey at the age of 26 in 1994. It was Koichiro Shiraiishi's
success that inspired Hirotsugu Kimura to embark on his own global
voyage. As a member of the sailing club during his high school
years, Hirotsugu Kimura had long desired to undertake a journey
around the world.
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