snowleopard
Well-Known Member
I received this yesterday though my contacts in the disabled community. Does anyone know a possible contender?
Date: 12th January, 2010
A potential British sailing Paralympian has issued an urgent plea for a female crew member to help realise his 2012 Olympic dream.
David Durston, 42, has no hand function and limited control in his arms because of paralysis resulting from a diving accident.
Yet sheer hard work and dedication has already led to a 14th place finish in the 2007 ISDF World Championships alongside Rachel Morris and a recent single-handed victory in the Access TT circuit followed up with a runner-up berth in the Access Nationals.
However to successfully compete at Weymouth he desperately needs to find crew with the same drive and ambition.
According to Paralympic rules, sailing a SKUD 18 requires a two-person crew which must be male/female, or female/female, with one severely disabled member, and the other more able.
So David is now searching for a female crew member with a disability, who has good upper body strength, drive and determination.
Anyone who is interested or can help should contact David, who trains at Rutland, Leics, via his team website: www.flyingphoenix2012.co.uk
Or PM me and I'll pass it on.
Date: 12th January, 2010
A potential British sailing Paralympian has issued an urgent plea for a female crew member to help realise his 2012 Olympic dream.
David Durston, 42, has no hand function and limited control in his arms because of paralysis resulting from a diving accident.
Yet sheer hard work and dedication has already led to a 14th place finish in the 2007 ISDF World Championships alongside Rachel Morris and a recent single-handed victory in the Access TT circuit followed up with a runner-up berth in the Access Nationals.
However to successfully compete at Weymouth he desperately needs to find crew with the same drive and ambition.
According to Paralympic rules, sailing a SKUD 18 requires a two-person crew which must be male/female, or female/female, with one severely disabled member, and the other more able.
So David is now searching for a female crew member with a disability, who has good upper body strength, drive and determination.
Anyone who is interested or can help should contact David, who trains at Rutland, Leics, via his team website: www.flyingphoenix2012.co.uk
Or PM me and I'll pass it on.