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.

Covid 19

Cruising with the kids on Uraparapara This in an interesting time for most people on this planet. I feel extremely lucky that this really does not affect me too much other than limiting where I can go. I’ve spent the last 6...

Leaving Africa

Leaving Africa

Leaving Africa It was not until coming here that I understood people’s magnetic draw to this amazing continent. Seemed that people exaggerated their experiences because how could there be a place such as this. I only...

The Right to Pee Upwind

The Right to Pee Upwind

I have had a difficult time writing about our Antarctica trip. I think this is mostly due to the scope of the trip and the crew undertaking it. It is just too much to write a blog summarizing a 4 week trip to Antarctica...

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...