Azhar Mansor
Azhar Mansor | |
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Mansor sailing his yacht Jalur Gemilang in 1999 | |
| Born | 11 February 1958 |
| Nationality | Malaysian |
| Occupation | Sailor |
| Years active | 1998 - Present |
| Known for | The first Malaysian to complete a solo circumnavigation of the globe on sailing yacht Jalur Gemilang. |
| Awards | Performance Certificate from WSSR (World Speed Sailing Record Council) for Round the World, assisted, (stops,) eastabout, single-handed. |
Yang Berbahagia Datuk Azhar Mansor (born 11 February 1958) is the first Malaysian to sail solo around the world. 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