| Yacht Name: | Asadori | |
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| Skipper/co-skipper: | Shinuke Nishi | |
| Crew/co-skipper: | Kyojun Fujita | |
| Yacht Model: | Iain Murray 43 | |
| Race Group: | Racer Group B | |
| Yacht Sail Number: | J2477 | |
| Club: | to be advised | |
| Port: | Gamagori, Aichi Prefecture, Japan | |
| Nationality: | Japan | |
| LOA: | 13.1m | |
| Bmax: | 3.95m | |
| Disp: | 7.150kg | |
| Yacht sail area: | 99m2 | |
| Draft: | 2.75m | |
| Hull Colour: | White | |
| Finish Time: | 04h 51m 59s(UTC) May 2, 2007 |
| Name: | Shinuke Nishi | |
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| Hobbies & Interests: | Yachts, cars, aircraft, all kinds of vehicles and friends. | |
| Previous Osaka races: | Has not previously competed. | |
| Reasons for Competing: | I came to know this race as a member of supporting team since its first conduct. I would like to confirm my sailing experience in this race and expect equal support as I did for the past competitors, and also expect hospitality of Sandringham Yacht Club and Osaka Hokko Yacht Club. | |
| Expectations: | Passing the Equator, changes of the season and satisfaction at finish. | |
| Looking forward to: | Satisfaction | |
| Years sailing: | 26 years. | |
| Favourite waters: | Everywhere, particularly the waters around my home town: Gokasho Bay and Mikawa Bay. | |
| Favourite sailing experience: | Winds, tide and waves. I can enjoy myself in the nature. | |
| Sailing Achievements: | All experience through what I see and hear, and satisfaction form what I experience. |
| Name: | Kyojun Fujita | |
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| Hobbies & Interests: | Yachts and ladies. | |
| Previous Osaka races: | Has not previously competed. | |
| Why did you choose to compete? | I have been involved in the Cup since its angural race as a member of supporting team. I tried to race for the 5th event, but failed and this time I will definitely do it. | |
| Expectations: | Finishing the race. | |
| Looking forward to: | Making a start. | |
| Years sailing: | 29 years. | |
| Favourite waters: | From the equator to the waters around 30 degrees to both North and South. | |
| Favourite sailing experience: | Dialogue with winds. | |
| Sailing Achievements: | Good sleep. |