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Geoff Holts Atlantic Crossing on BBC TV

by Digby Fox 30 Jun 2010 16:43 BST 30 June 2010
Record breaking Geoff Holt arrived in Tortola to become the first quadriplegic to sail across the Atlantic © Todd VanSickle / onEdition

Back in January Geoff Holt arrived in the British Virgin Islands and became the first quadriplegic to sail across the Atlantic. He sailed the 2,700 mile journey across the Atlantic on a 60ft purpose built catamaran 'Impossible Dream', unassisted in every aspect of the sailing.

The BBC News Channel is broadcasting the story of Geoff's Personal Atlantic again on 2nd July, and you can watch it online with iPlayer until 8th July.

If you wish to make a comment about the programme, please visit geoffholt.com

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