BIO
Meet Mr. Yasutaka Funazawa, born on August 24, 1973. With extensive experience in offshore sailing, racing, and coaching, he spent three years refining skills in Auckland, NZ (1996-1998). From 2000 to 2010, he actively raced, managed teams, and specialized in boat optimization. As the national coach for the JPN Star class team (2010-2013) and Race Organizer for the IRC Middle-size boat National Championship in 2018, Mr. Funazawa is a seasoned professional in the maritime industry.Best Results
| RANK | EVENT | CITY, COUNTRY | CLASS | DATE |
| 4 | World Championship | Puerto Vallarta, MEX | J/24 | 2007 |
| 1 | 10 times National Champion | , |
Note
* C = SELECTION CONFIRMED
TBC = SELECTION TO BE CONFIRMED