33-year-old former Army rifleman from Doncaster, Craig Wood, has today made history by becoming the world's first triple amputee to sail solo, non-stop and unsupported across the Pacific.
Craig is the first sailor with a disability to sail the Pacific solo and unsupported, covering 7506 nautical miles at an average speed of 3.6 knots; a feat he completed in 90 days.
Having set off from Puerto Vallarta in Mexico on 25th March at 16.45 UK time, Craig arrived at Hiroshima, Japan, on 24th June at 1am (BST) officially making history as the first ever triple amputee to sail the Pacific alone.
"I'm exhausted - but so proud to complete an expedition that many thought impossible," said Craig from the finish line at Hiroshima, Japan.
"It has tested me and my boat, Sirius II, almost to the limit, but I tried to stay in the moment, focus on my goal and the thought of seeing my wife and children at the end spurred me on. We are expecting our third child so I am so excited to get back to them all and start this new chapter together.
"It is incredible to think that I am the first triple amputee in history to sail solo and unsupported across the Pacific, but I'm incredibly proud and want to be an example to anyone else living as an amputee that you can achieve any goal you set out to - there are no limits."
Adam Millward, Managing Editor of Guinness World Records added, "Always keen to expand our roster of adaptive-adventure records, we were excited to hear about Craig's unprecedented Pacific crossing last year and have been eagerly keeping tabs on his progress since. It's a pleasure to see Craig make it safely to his final destination, and we look forward to reviewing the journey logs to officially confirm his entry into the record books."
Major General Lamont Kirkland CBE, CEO Team Forces, added; "Craig is a phenomenal person. His willpower, determination and ability to stay calm in a crisis make him an inspiration. It's been a privilege to support him."
Craig is raising money for Blesma and Turn to Starboard.
To support Craig's charity appeal please visit First Triple Amputee to Sail Solo Across the Pacific | givestar
To find out more about Craig's expedition, visit :-
https://www.craigwoodsails.com/
Additionally, Craig wants to thank all the other organisations who have supported his sail including; Blue Wave, Branding Science, Dataminr, Henri-Lloyd, Lanex Ropes, NSSLGlobal, Panama Yachting Services, Predict Wind, Rolly tasker, Sun God, The Yacht Rigger, Total Boat and Veeam.
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