Shiraishi takes second place on second leg

by Event Media on 16 Mar 2007
The VELUX 5 OCEANS has seen Kojiro record a fantastic performance for a skipper competing for the first time in the 60 foot class. Kojiro only took ownership of the yacht months before the start of the race.

His performance has been superb and an illustration of his seamanship skills and the professional organisation of his team, especially given the disadvantage of an older generation yacht without canting keel technology.

Only three days behind leader Bernard Stamm after the dramatic first leg, the Japanese hero, Kojiro Shiraishi is now over 15 days behind the defending champion from Switzerland.

Although any hope of victory may now appear slim, the result still marks a monumental achievement for Koji, who has attracted followers and admirers in Japan and around the world with his captivating logs, beautiful pictures of life at sea and his assured performance in an Open 60 racing yacht.