IMOCA design: revolution vs evolution
July 14th, 2026
The inaugural edition of The Ocean Race Atlantic this September will see two examples of the very latest in IMOCA
Browsing the "Kojiro Shiraishi" Tag
First Asian ever to finish Vendée Globe
February 11th, 2021
Les Sables d’Olonne, France (February 11, 2021) – Kojiro Shiraishi, the 53-year-old Japanese solo skipper of DMG MORI, crossed the
Vendée Globe: Fulfilling the dream
October 21st, 2020
In the latest of a series of preview articles in the lead-up to the solo, non-stop Vendée Globe start on
Helping develop ocean racing in Japan
February 18th, 2019
As the first Asian competitor to take part in the Vendee Globe, Kojiro Shiraishi was one of the stand-out figures
Kojiro Shiraishi dismasted in Vendée Globe
December 4th, 2016
(December 4, 2016; Day 29) – Japanese skipper Kojiro Shiraishi of Spirit of Yukoh contacted his shore team at 0240
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