How it all began…
The Turning Point
The accident, a seemingly innocuous fall while volunteering in India, shattered my ankle and nearly ended my dreams before they truly began. Faced with the possibility of a life confined to a wheelchair, I made a bold decision: amputation. This wasn't a surrender; it was a strategic retreat, a tactical manoeuvre to regain control of my life.
Finding My Footing
Rehabilitation was arduous, but my spirit remained unbroken. I embraced the challenge, pushing myself to recover and even considering Paralympic sports. While I ultimately chose to focus on my personal life, the experience instilled in me a newfound resilience and a determination to live life on my own terms.
A New Beginning
Melita and I embarked on a series of adventures, from living on a canal boat in London to returning to my roots in Guernsey. We faced challenges, from navigating the complexities of raising children to overcoming financial hurdles, but we always found a way to adapt and thrive.
Chasing a Dream
The memory of my father, who never got to fully enjoy his retirement, served as a poignant reminder to live life to the fullest. This realisation, coupled with a growing desire to spend more time with my family, led Melita and me to make a life-altering decision: move off land, purchase a sailboat, and embark on a global sailing adventure.
The Road to the Open Sea
The past three years have been a whirlwind of preparation. Sailing courses, boat purchases, and extensive renovations have consumed our lives, but we are finally nearing our departure. Our 43-foot sailboat, a testament to our hard work and determination, awaits us, ready to carry us towards the horizon.
A Call to Adventure
Our journey is not just about escaping the ordinary; it's about embracing the extraordinary. It's about showing our children that dreams can come true, even when faced with adversity. It's about living life on our own terms, guided by the wind and the call of the open sea.
My life, like the ocean, has been a journey of unexpected currents and uncharted waters. What some people say was a horrific accident that could have set my life on a different course... but instead, it ignited a fire within me to live life to the fullest.
