He beat cancer — twice. Now this Tri-Citian is setting sail to solo across the Atlantic
For about $26,000, he bought a 34-foot 1970 Sparkman & Stephens yacht moored near Chichester, England. On Sunday, Feb. 22, he ...
The Independent17d
Triple amputee prepares for world-first solo sailing trip across Pacific Ocean
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...
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The woman who sailed solo around the world
In 1978, Naomi James became the first woman to sail single-handedly around the world via Cape Horn. At the time, Naomi had had only six weeks of sailing experience and had never been on her own on ...
Sail World13d
National Sailing Academy Antigua starts the McIntyre Mini Globe Race (MGR) in three days
On Feb. 23rd at 11.30am local time, 15 solo sailors will set off from Falmouth Harbour ANTIGUA in home-built ALMA GLOBE 580, 19ft-5.8 metre plywood yachts to race 26000 miles around the world.
The Northern Echo17d
Triple amputee prepares for world-first solo sailing trip across Pacific Ocean
A veteran who lost both legs and his left arm serving in Afghanistan hopes to become the first triple amputee to sail solo and unsupported across the Pacific Ocean. Craig Wood, from Doncaster in ...
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Triple amputee prepares for world-first solo sailing trip across Pacific Ocean
On his solo journey, he will likely face waves ... and over the last eight years I’ve been sailing around the world.” ...