Mini Transat 2025
The Atlantic Crossing
From unclimbed Himalayan peaks to beyond the Atlantic.
A historic achievement as the 4th Japanese sailor.
The record of the solo Atlantic crossing race “Mini Transat 2025”.
Crossing the Atlantic on a 6.5m Yacht,
Without a Smartphone.
The “Mini Transat” is a legendary yacht race that has continued since 1977. Sailors cross the Atlantic Ocean alone, traveling approximately 7,500km from France to the Caribbean. Sailors from 38 countries have participated, but only six Japanese sailors have ever taken on this challenge.
The Size of a
Free Throw Area
The total length of the boat is only 6.5 meters. It’s about as narrow as the area inside a basketball free-throw line. Inside, there is no bed, no toilet, and no kitchen.
Limited Information
Smartphones, internet, and satellite phones are prohibited. The course is decided solely based on weather reports from the radio. No communication with land is possible. It is a battle against solitude.
100% Natural
Energy
Engines are prohibited. We move only by wind, sunlight, and hydro power. Sleep is taken in bursts of less than one hour. For 25 days, we constantly face nature.
From Scratch to Over
15,000 Miles of Records.
Since moving to France in 2024, I fought through numerous qualifying races to earn the right to participate in the Mini Transat. I turned every experience into strength to stand at the starting line of my dream.
Mini Transat 2025
PURU Transgascogne
France – Spain Round Trip (600nm) | 3rd Overall
A Stormy Start,
A Joyous Finish.
Successfully crossed the Atlantic (approx. 5,000km) in 18 days, 8 hours, 45 minutes, and 58 seconds, becoming the 4th Japanese sailor to finish this grueling race.
The Voyage Never Ends.
Next: Around the World.
The completion of the Mini Transat is just a checkpoint. The next goal is the “Global Solo Challenge” in 2027.
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