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Yorkshire Veteran Becomes First Triple Amptuee to Sail Solo Across the Pacific

  • Craig Wood, a British Army veteran and triple amputee from Doncaster, completed a solo, non-stop, unsupported sail across the Pacific from Puerto Vallarta to Hiroshima between March 25 and June 24, 2024.
  • Wood lost both legs and his left hand in a 2009 IED blast in Afghanistan, and after extensive rehabilitation, he aimed to challenge disability perceptions through his record-setting crossing.
  • The 7,506-nautical-mile journey on his 41-foot catamaran Sirius II spanned 90 days and involved severe weather, isolation, numerous boat issues including an engine failure, and managing prosthetic limitations.
  • Wood reflected on the immense challenges he and his boat, Sirius II, faced during the journey, expressing deep satisfaction at completing a feat many believed unattainable, while also motivating amputees and supporting two charitable organizations.
  • His voyage demonstrates resilience and may shift attitudes toward disability, highlighting how sailing benefits trauma recovery and motivating others facing similar challenges.
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Briton becomes first triple amputee to sail solo and unsupported across the Pacific

Army veteran Craig Wood sailed from Puerto Vallarta in Mexico to Hiroshima in Japan in 90 days.

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A British army veteran who lost both legs and his left hand in Afghanistan has become the first triple amputee to sail solo across the Pacific, reaching his destination in...

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indy100- Independent broke the news in on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
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