Amazing Quadriplegic Sailor Crosses the Atlantic
January 7, 2010 by Aaron
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from news.bbc.co.uk
Earlier today I found this story and knew I had to post and share it. Geoff Holt, a man paralyzed 25 years ago in a diving accident recently crossed the Atlantic in a personal 60-ft catamaran. Amazingly, he did ALL of the sailing himself.
To me, the thought of sailing solo across the Atlantic is incredibly daunting, but to do it with a severe mobility disability is astounding, and I wish all the best to Geoff and his family.
BBC news has the full details of the story for those who want to find out more about Geoff and his journey.
Geoff will describe his journey in a lecture at the Nuffield Theatre, Southampton UK, on May 24 at 7.30pm. It will raise money for the Southern Spinal Injuries Trust.
Geoff Holt, the first quadriplegic to cross the Atlantic in a sailboat solo, received recognition in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. http://www.rsyc.org.uk/club/birthdayhonours_css.html