Disabled sailor a national ‘inspiration’ (From Daily Echo)
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Disabled sailor a national ‘inspiration’
7:30am Tuesday 28th July 2009 in
RECORD-breaking disabled Hampshire sailor Geoff Holt has scooped a top national award recognising him as one of the most inspirational people in the country.
The 43-year-old, pictured, who last year became the first disabled person to sail solo around Britain, was crowned British Airways Great Briton in recognition of his sailing achievements, which have also included setting up the Sailability charity.
His latest project will see Geoff, who is paralysed from the chest down, sail single-handed across the Atlantic to Antigua on a 60ft catamaran in December.
In recognition of his win, British Airways have said they will fly Geoff’s wife Elaine and son Tim out from their home in Shedfield to see him finish the epic feat.
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freemantlegirl2
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7:57am Tue 28 Jul 09
Several disabled young people have already benefited from the Sailability charity this summer holidays in Southampton too and will continue to do so. Geoff's vision and experiences have all been put to excellent use to help others. I'm chuffed to see him get this award! :D
Keith Oftergrass
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10:49am Tue 28 Jul 09
HBear4x4
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11:34am Tue 28 Jul 09
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Brite Spark says...
7:45am Tue 28 Jul 09
Here is a guy with the moral fibre sadly lacking in many others.