Driven by determination, resilience, and a mission to raise funds for Blesma and the Royal British Legion, the pair embarked on the 28-day journey to not only test their limits but to redefine what’s possible for those living with disability. 

Craig Wood, a 33-year-old triple amputee and Blesma Member, is currently undertaking a high-stakes solo sail across the Pacific Ocean — an extraordinary 7,000-mile journey from Mexico to Japan.

Triple amputee and Blesma Member Craig Wood has successfully sailed over 1,750 nautical miles in just 17 days aboard his 41ft aluminium catamaran — with more than 5,000 nautical miles still ahead. 

33-year-old former British soldier Craig Wood has officially begun his world first maritime expedition to become the world’s first triple amputee to sail solo, non-stop and unsupported 7,000 nautical miles across the Pacific Ocean.