Kenichi Horie, the oldest yacht in the world who achieved a single non-calling across the Pacific Ocean, greeted at a ceremony held in Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture. I told you.
Kenichi Horie, an 83-year-old ocean adventurer living in Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture, went to Kii Suido between Wakayama and Tokushima prefectures before dawn on the 4th after a 69-day voyage after leaving San Francisco at the end of March. After passing the set goal line, we achieved the world's oldest yacht crossing the Pacific Ocean without calling at a single port.
On the 5th, Mr. Horie greeted the yacht at the yacht harbor in Nishinomiya City, where he was active, and then got off the yacht for the first time in more than two months. The spirit and body were completely burned during the voyage of "Alone", but in the midst of youth, I will continue to do my best to aim for the late stage of the ritual. "
The gathered people celebrated their achievement by calling out to them, "Go home," and handing them a bouquet.
A 62-year-old man who handed over a bouquet when Horie achieved his first crossing of the Pacific 60 years ago said, "I was encouraged by the challenging spirit of completing a life-threatening adventure at the age of 83." I was talking.
At a press conference, Mr. Horie said, "I am delighted to take on the challenge. I will continue to do my best with" Lifetime Challenger "."