Triple amputee Craig Wood has successfully completed a quarter of his 7,000 nautical miles sailing challenge across the Pacific Ocean.
The 33-year-old former Army rifleman from Doncaster departed from La Paz, Mexico, on 25 March and has covered over 1,750 nautical miles so far.
Craig is navigating towards Osaka, Japan while encountering waves as tall as double-decker buses and potential tropical storms. He shared an update, saying, “I’m heading south, which means I’m coming into nicer weather, and the sun’s out.”
He remarked on enjoying his journey, noting, “I’m eating and sleeping well; and it’s been a really good week. I’m doing a bit of fishing and getting into the swing of things.”
Craig experienced a minor issue with water entering his starboard engine but does not perceive it as a current concern. “I will need the engine once I arrive in Japan,” he added.
In 2009, Craig lost both legs and his left hand due to an IED blast in Afghanistan. After extensive rehabilitation, he returned to sailing, a childhood hobby shared with his father.
Now, he is the world’s first triple amputee to achieve Yachtmaster status. Craig aims to raise £50,000 for two charities, Blesma and Turn to Starboard, through his expedition.
