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22-04-2017, 14:39
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Limbless Veteran
Hi every one. I'm Tim 61 from UK. I lost my feet in the army 31 years ago. I'm a fanatical sailor dispute getting sea sick easily for the first few days. I retire soon and will buy a yacht to sail the world. My daughter may crew occasionally and my wife when she can fly.
I plan to have an open invitation to any limbless vet UK or USA to come sailing.
I'm a ocean yacht master and have 40k+ mile experience. I will be reading all your advice etc, your never to old to learn. Tim
Ps last year i climbed my Elbert in CO. USA, first double amputee to do so I'm told.
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22-04-2017, 14:57
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Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Whoo! Finally made it back to Mexico!
Boat: Cheoy Lee Offshore 38
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Re: Limbless Veteran
Howdy! I don't really say "howdy" : )
Good on you for climbing Mt Elbert. I can not imagine how you feel, but even if you had feet climbing a 14'er is a fine accomplishment!
Welcome and happy sailing to you!
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22-04-2017, 15:04
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Solent, England
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Re: Limbless Veteran
Tim, welcome to CF. I think it is us that might be learning something new.
Also being from the UK I had to Google Mt Elbert, respect for that achievement 
It will be interesting following your travels.
Pete
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22-04-2017, 15:12
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Sanibel, FL
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Re: Limbless Veteran
Welcome to CF and thank you for your service Tim!
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Regards,
Skye
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22-04-2017, 15:15
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Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Essex, England
Boat: Hartley Tahitian 48
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Re: Limbless Veteran
Welcome aboard,
Ex REME 1972-1984.
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22-04-2017, 15:24
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: aboard, in Tasmania, Australia
Boat: Sayer 46' Solent rig sloop
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Re: Limbless Veteran
Welcome aboard, Tim,
Good on the Mt. Elbert climb, and on not letting the loss of your feet slow you down, that's quite an accomplishment!
Now, as to this seasickness, me, too, but I've found Stugeron (available over the counter in England) takes care of it for me. Side effect-free, it's wonderful!
Ann
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22-04-2017, 17:16
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Join Date: Apr 2017
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Re: Limbless Veteran
Hi Ann T. Yes i use quells but as i say after a few days it's ok. I used to have the only McGregor 26x with a channel handicap, sailed her down to Gib and back single handed some years ago and was ok. Did you know that quells were developed for hay fever but are great for sea sick too
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23-04-2017, 03:58
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Join Date: Apr 2017
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Re: Limbless Veteran
Hi Paula are you off sailing somewhere? I was 77 to 90 after university.
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23-04-2017, 05:10
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W
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Re: Limbless Veteran
Greetings and welcome aboard the CF, Tim.
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23-04-2017, 15:13
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Channel Islands, CA
Boat: 1962 Columbia 29 MK 1 #37
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Re: Limbless Veteran
Welcome aboard! Looking forward to seeing your updates!
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1962 Columbia 29 MKI #37
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29-04-2017, 18:55
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Join Date: Nov 2015
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Re: Limbless Veteran
Quote:
Originally Posted by Timtigger
Hi every one. I'm Tim 61 from UK. I lost my feet in the army 31 years ago. I'm a fanatical sailor dispute getting sea sick easily for the first few days. I retire soon and will buy a yacht to sail the world. My daughter may crew occasionally and my wife when she can fly.
I plan to have an open invitation to any limbless vet UK or USA to come sailing.
I'm a ocean yacht master and have 40k+ mile experience. I will be reading all your advice etc, your never to old to learn. Tim
Ps last year i climbed my Elbert in CO. USA, first double amputee to do so I'm told. |
Hi Tim,
My hat goes off to you. If you ever find yourself in Hastings, Victoria Australia look me up.
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