Saito’s Accomplishments

Records

• “Oldest Solo Circumnavigator” (age 71)

• “Oldest Solo Non-stop Circumnavigator” (age 71)

• “Most Circumnavigations by a Solo Sailor” (seven)

International Honors

• Special Recognition as “The Spirit of Around Alone” (1999) — Sixth Around Alone Race Closing Ceremony

• Single-handed Sailing Hall of Fame (July, 2006) — Museum of Yachting, Newport, R.I.

• Medal of Honor (July, 2006) — City of Newport, R.I.

• Blue Water Medal 2006 (January, 2007) — Cruising Club of America, New York

• Guinness World Record (2007 and 2009 editions) — Oldest solo non-stop circumnavigation at age 71