Chinese sailor plans solo circumnavigation
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July 7, 2012, Saturday
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A CHINESE sailor is planning a solo, non-stop circumnavigation of the globe in November, attempting to make the journey in a world-record time for a 40-foot sail boat.
Guo Chuan will aim to travel 21,600 nautical miles in 130 days while piloting the "Class 40" vessel "Qingdao," named after the coastal city in Shandong Province, according to a spokesman with the China Ocean Shipping Corp, the sponsor of the record attempt.
Guo will depart from Qingdao and then head east for Cape Horn, the southern most point of South America in Chile. After sailing past the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa, it is hoped he will pass through the Malacca Strait before returning to Qingdao, a spokesman said.
The 47-year-old sailor is being trained in Europe.
"Guo's circumnavigation will showcase the ambition, perseverance and pioneering spirit of the Chinese people. We are happy to sponsor him as he is the pride of China," said Wei Jiafu, COSCO president.
Guo Chuan will aim to travel 21,600 nautical miles in 130 days while piloting the "Class 40" vessel "Qingdao," named after the coastal city in Shandong Province, according to a spokesman with the China Ocean Shipping Corp, the sponsor of the record attempt.
Guo will depart from Qingdao and then head east for Cape Horn, the southern most point of South America in Chile. After sailing past the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa, it is hoped he will pass through the Malacca Strait before returning to Qingdao, a spokesman said.
The 47-year-old sailor is being trained in Europe.
"Guo's circumnavigation will showcase the ambition, perseverance and pioneering spirit of the Chinese people. We are happy to sponsor him as he is the pride of China," said Wei Jiafu, COSCO president.
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