Disabled sailor Keith White has been rescued off the Suffolk coast – scuppering his attempt at a non-stop round Britain and Ireland challenge. The Isle of Wight yachtsman, who lost the use of his left arm in a motorway accident in 1991, set sail last month on a quest to become the first disabled sailor [...]
Keith is in the news again. Take a look at his interview in the Guardian. Just when you think you know everything there is to know about Keith, he surprises you again. This is one of the most fascinating interviews yet. Enjoy https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/aug/31/i-didnt-know-whether-i-could-sail-with-one-hand
Over the last few days Keith has been battered by winds of 40 knots. Classed as a force 8 Gale, the conditions have meant he's had to battle with ongoing repairs to the wind vane self steering system and to one of the running check stays that adds strength to the mast. The Bay of [...]
