US EditionYorkshire Veteran Becomes First Triple Amptuee to Sail Solo Across the Pacific
- Craig Wood, a 34-year-old former British Army rifleman from Doncaster, completed a solo, non-stop, unsupported sail across the Pacific, arriving in Hiroshima on June 24 after departing Puerto Vallarta on March 25.
- Craig lost both legs and his left hand in a roadside IED blast in Afghanistan in 2009, which required eight months to relearn walking and four-and-a-half years of rehabilitation at Headley Court involving over 20 operations.
- During the 90-day, 7,506-nautical-mile journey aboard his custom 41-foot aluminum catamaran Sirius II, Craig faced engine failure, sail damage, sleep deprivation, unpredictable weather, and the challenge of sailing one-handed after recently breaking his prosthetic arm.
- Craig expressed feeling drained yet deeply satisfied after finishing a journey that was widely regarded as unachievable, acknowledging his family's support and determination as driving forces, and expressing his desire to motivate amputees and reshape views on disability.
- Craig made history by becoming the world’s first person with three limb amputations to complete a solo, nonstop, and unsupported journey across the Pacific Ocean by sailboat, using the expedition to raise funds and awareness for amputee-focused charities while showcasing exceptional determination and advancing the field of adaptive adventure.
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Japan TodayWorld's 1st triple-amputee sailor across Pacific arrives in Japan
A British Army veteran who lost both legs and his left hand in Afghanistan made history morning by becoming the first triple amputee to sail solo across the Pacific, reaching his destination in western Japan.
Yorkshire veteran becomes first triple amptuee to sail solo across the Pacific
A Yorkshire veteran who lost both legs and his left arm serving in Afghanistan has made history after becoming the world’s first triple amputee to sail solo, non-stop and unsupported across the Pacific.
Craig Wood: Mission Accomplished
A former soldier has become the first triple amputee to sail solo, non-stop and unsupported across the Pacific Ocean. Craig Wood, 33, from Doncaster, arrived at Hiroshima in Japan on June 24, 90 days after leaving Puerto Vallarta in Mexico. Sailing his 40-foot aluminum catamaran, he said he hoped to show anyone living as an amputee that “you can achieve any goal you set out to – there are no limits. I’m exhausted – but so proud to complete an ex…
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...
Craig Wood Becomes First Triple Amputee to Sail Solo Across the Pacific! - Team Forces
Team Forces is immensely proud to celebrate the extraordinary achievement of Craig Wood, a 33-year-old former Army rifleman from Doncaster and one of our sponsored athletes, who has made history as the world’s first triple amputee to sail solo, non-stop, and unsupported across the Pacific Ocean. Craig’s journey—an epic 90-day voyage spanning 7,506 nautical miles—saw him depart Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, on 25 March and arrive triumphantly in Hiros…
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