Geoff Holt has dedicated his life to providing access to the sea for disabled people demonstrating that there are no limits to what we can achieve. ‘Finishing The Dream’ is the incredible challenge he is undertaking for 2024.
Geoff was paralysed in a swimming accident in 1984 and has spent 40 years in a wheelchair facing and overcoming often unimaginable challenges.
His adventurous spirit and determination for exploration has seen Geoff achieve things most people would think were impossible. In 2007 he became the first severely disabled person to sail single-handed around Great Britain. In 2009, he was the first quadriplegic to sail across the Atlantic Ocean unassisted.
He was awarded an MBE for Services to Sailing in 2010 and named ‘Yachtsman of the Year’ shortly after. Along with being a patron and ambassador for several charities and motivational speaker, Geoff set up his own charity in 2011, The Wetwheels Foundation, to enable disabled people to access the sea barrier-free in purpose-built, state-of-the-art motor boats.
Geoff will embark on the ambitious adventure of circumnavigating Britain in a Wetwheels boat setting off in May. He will be raising awareness of their work and raising funds towards the £1.2M needed for 4 new boats, adding to the 8 on the water in the UK.
More information can be found at: https://geoffholt.com/