His top achievement in this arena was becoming the first American to win the Whitbread Round the World in 1997-1998 as skipper of EF Language. He beat out ten other yachts for the prize over a course of 32,000 miles (51,500 km).
His most notable accomplishment in this context was winning the Whitbread Round the World sailing competition in 1997-1998 as skipper of EF Language. He outperformed ten other yachts to claim the top prize after completing an epic journey of 32,000 miles (51,500 km).