Geoff Holt MBE was a professional yachtsman with many ocean crossings under his belt until he was paralysed in a swimming accident in 1984. Today he commits much of his life to championing disability awareness and engaging others in the training and development of the disabled and able-bodied to help them attain their full potential whether in sporting or other endeavours.
Geoff was appointed a Raymarine Ambassador, after choosing to equip his specially modified Challenger Trimaran with vital autopilot and navigational equipment which helped him to achieve his ‘Personal Everest’ when he became the first disabled sailor to sail solo around the coast of Great Britain. It was a monumental undertaking for someone who is paralysed from the chest down.
Since then, Geoff has sailed unassisted across the Atlantic, a 2,700-mile trip from the Canary Islands to Tortola in the British Virgin Islands.
Geoff was also recently made an Member of the British Empire (MBE) for his contribution to disabled sailing.
Geoff now owns Wetwheels, a custom-built, fully-accessible, 9m Cheetah catamaran. With a full Raymarine navigation system onboard, Wetwheels caters for commercial charter, fishing expeditions and provides power boating opportunities for disabled people. Wetwheels played a part in the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations, the Olympics and Paralympics.
Geoff Holt MBE was a professional yachtsman with many ocean crossings under his belt until he was paralysed in a swimming accident in 1984. Today he commits much of his life to championing disability awareness and engaging others in the training and development of the disabled and able-bodied to help them attain their full potential whether in sporting or other endeavours.
Geoff was appointed a Raymarine Ambassador, after choosing to equip his specially modified Challenger Trimaran with vital autopilot and navigational equipment which helped him to achieve his ‘Personal Everest’ when he became the first disabled sailor to sail solo around the coast of Great Britain. It was a monumental undertaking for someone who is paralysed from the chest down.
Since then, Geoff has sailed unassisted across the Atlantic, a 2,700-mile trip from the Canary Islands to Tortola in the British Virgin Islands.
Geoff was also recently made an Member of the British Empire (MBE) for his contribution to disabled sailing.
Geoff now owns Wetwheels, a custom-built, fully-accessible, 9m Cheetah catamaran. With a full Raymarine navigation system onboard, Wetwheels caters for commercial charter, fishing expeditions and provides power boating opportunities for disabled people. Wetwheels played a part in the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations, the Olympics and Paralympics.
2007: 1st disabled person to sail single-handed around Great Britain
2007: BBC South Sportsman of the Year
2009/2010: 1st disabled person to sail unassisted across the Atlantic Ocean
2010: Winner, Yachtsman of the Year
2010: Awarded MBE for Services to Disabled Sailing
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