Stephen Colbert Hits The High Seas

Radar Staff

May 21 2011, Published 7:57 a.m. ET

by RadarOnline.com Staff

Political comedian and TV show host Stephen Colbert hit the high seas on Saturday as he took part in the Charleston Burmuda Regatta Race.

Stephen set sail as the honorary captain on the 'Spirit of Juno', a 100 foot long racing yacht.

The funny man posed with the crew of the ship before leaving Charleston, S.C., Saturday for the 777 mile race to Bermuda, to which Colbert also took part six years ago.

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Prior to starting his show, The Colbert Report, the political arsonist crewed on a yacht but arrived at the finish line two days late due to mechanical problems.

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