Geoff Holt has had an amazing life, from antiques
historian to world famous sailor via a horrific accident and a
motorized wheelchair, Geoff provides inspiration wherever he
goes.
On Wednesday 5th September 2007, quadriplegic yachtsman Geoff
Holt, paralysed from the chest down, returned home to become
the first disabled sailor to sail single-handed around Great
Britain. Achieving his Personal Everest, which took 109 days
to complete, confirmed Geoff as one of the world's foremost
disabled yachtsmen and saw him sail into the record books as the
only disabled person in history to sail single handed around the
UK. He had sailed 1,445 miles and visited 51 destinations
during one of the worst summers in history.
Geoff will be at the PSP Southampton Boat Show making guest
appearances as part of the Record Breaker Stage Show on Tuesday
15th at 11.45, Wednesday 16th 11.45 and Sunday 20th 13.45. Geoff
will be at the Show just prior to his next challenge when he sets
off to sail the Atlantic Ocean unassisted in a custom-built
cruising catamaran.
We wish Geoff all the best of luck.
Video - See the video of Geoff Holt's Personal Everest:
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