the single handed sailor

A Freedom and a Purpose Found Through Tragedy


My journey began October 18th, 2008 when I was in a head on collision with a drunk driver. It cost me my left arm, my left leg, and nearly my life.

I celebrate this day every year.

This tragic event led to me making the decision to be the first double amputee to circumnavigate the world solo. So, The Single Handed Sailor was born, and as of December 2021, I accomplished that goal.

My gratitude for this life and those of you have been with me on this journey since day one is never ending. There are more adventures to be had and I’d like to continue to show you spectacular parts of the world. Additionally, I’d like to bring to light some of the more devastating parts.

My circumnavigation is complete, but the journey is not.

Crowd funding Update

  I have been a bit absent on here since going to Antarctica. I’m still working on my blog for that which should come out shortly. For now I just want to do a quick update on where my crowdfunding monies are going....

Aloha Sri Lanka

Aloha Sri Lanka

This has been one of my favorite stops and I am really happy I saw Sri Lanka now. Sri Lanka is over 30% nature preserve with amazing wildlife and even more amazing people. I have to thank Naveen. Without him convincing me...

Leaving Thailand

Leaving Thailand

2 years in southeast Asia I read once that a journey of a 1000 miles begins with a flat tire and a squeaky fan belt. My journey started on a 46 year boat and a 35 year old inexperienced double amputee captain. I set out to...

Happy 2018!

Happy 2018!

  “I’m Starting off 2018 at light speed!”  Well, sailing at a brisk walking pace.   Mark Twain wrote “Travel is fatal to Prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindness, and many of our people need it sorely on these...

1 year with Tiama

1 year with Tiama

Surprisingly, my relationship with Tiama started a lot like it did with Rudis.  Mostly with me and friends working to get her ready for world cruising.  In the last year we have installed a windlass, dinghy davits, solar...

Nine Years as a double amputee

Nine Years as a double amputee

Once again the anniversary of the crash that claimed my arm, leg and nearly my life is here. I usually take this time to reflect on how things have changed for the better.  I celebrate that I chose to continue my life. I...

28 Days On The Hard

28 Days On The Hard

So like all cruisers’ plans, mine seem to be written in the sand at low tide.  I hoped to spend my first few months back in Thailand sailing, writing, and working on video content for my website. Fate via a broken cutlass...