Kojiro Shiraishi
| Shiraishi, Kojiro 白石 康次郎 | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Shiraishi, Kojiro May 8, 1967  Tokyo, Japan |
| Occupation | Sailor |
| Website | |
| Kojiro Shiraishi official homepage | |
Kojiro Shiraishi (白石 康次郎 Shiraishi Kōjirō) is the record holder as the youngest sailor in the world to circumnavigate the globe in a continuous solo journey. 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.[1]