In 2025, Craig sailed over 7,000 nautical miles from Mexico to Japan to raise money for Blesma and Turn 2 Starboard and raised over £55,000 for charity.
“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. 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.”
Throughout the expedition he battled unpredictable weather; sleep deprivation and isolation – all whilst managing the additional challenges associated with his injuries. Craig also experienced several issues with his boat including one of engine’s needed to enter the port at the finish seizing up; patching sails including the Jib, Gennaker and Main sail; replumbing his shower and creating a homemade dipole half wave AIS antenna, when his failed.
Craig shared:
“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.”
