83 yr old, SF to Osaka solo

[Jud - s/v Sputnik]

Looks like another 70 miles or so for him to reach port 

Hopefully there will be some arrival pictures coming

Well, a major Japanese newspaper, Asahi Shimbun, did a few stories on him, starting with his departure from SF.  Likely they’ll do a follow up with his arrival.

See: https://www.asahi.com/sp/ajw/search/results/?keywords=Kenichi+horie

Amazing to imagine a major country national newspaper —the Times of London, Le Monde, the New York Times, etc etc - nowadays doing articles on a singlehanded sailor.  Horie-san is obviously a big figure in Japan.

 

[Matagi]

Here he is, what a legend. My deepest respects.



In one of his interviews he said 'I am in the flower of youth, I will always strive to be a challenger'.

Having seen how he jumped from the boat on land, I have to say: he's only half-joking.

 

[bmiller]

Well done sir.

 

[Bugsy]

Bravo to him. 

I further admire that after two months at sea his boat appears to be shipshape and Bristol fashion.  Well done.  

 

[h20man]

Bravo to him. 

I further admire that after two months at sea his boat appears to be shipshape and Bristol fashion.  Well done.  

and all the while he SAILED the boat.. not drifted (unlike others who shall remain nameless).

Congratulations!