Veteran Rifleman, Craig Wood

Veteran Rifleman, Craig Wood is hoping to become the first triple amputee to sail solo across the Pacific Ocean, a distance of 7,052 nautical miles from Mexico to Japan.  

After suffering life changing injuries in Afghanistan in 2009, Craig discovered sailing as a form of rehabilitation. He will sail his 41ft (12m) custom-built aluminium boat, Sirius II across the world's largest Ocean while living off rations of tinned and dried foods. 

The father-of-two said: "I've been sailing around the world for eight years and every single sail that I've done has been a collective experience to this goal. I'm hoping the impact of seeing me do such an amazing challenge shows other disabled people what can be achieved.” 

Craig is sailing in support of the charities Blesma and Turn To Starboard that were so instrumental in his recovery.