Azhar Mansor

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Yang Berbahagia Datuk Azhar Mansor (born 11 February 1958) is the first Malaysian to sail solo around the world.[2] He made his trip in 1999, sailing the ship Jalur Gemilang. His round the world trip, with stops, took 190 days, 6 hours 57 minutes and 2 seconds[1]

Born (1958-02-11) 11 February 1958 (age 68)
Perlis, Federation of Malaya (now Malaysia)
OccupationSailor
Yearsactive1998–present
KnownforThe first Malaysian to complete a solo circumnavigation of the globe on sailing yacht Jalur Gemilang.
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Azhar Mansor
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Azhar sailing his yacht Jalur Gemilang in 1999
Born (1958-02-11) 11 February 1958 (age 68)
Perlis, Federation of Malaya (now Malaysia)
OccupationSailor
Years active1998–present
Known forThe first Malaysian to complete a solo circumnavigation of the globe on sailing yacht Jalur Gemilang.
AwardsPerformance Certificate from WSSR (World Speed Sailing Record Council) for Round the World, assisted, (stops,) eastabout, single-handed.[1]
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Datuk Azhar has managed to set a new world record via an East about route, attempted by no-one and has been verified by the WSSRC (World Speed Sailing Record Council) as an official record.[1]

Azhar is currently based in Langkawi managing Telaga Harbour Park, one of Malaysia's finest marinas.

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