Jetski record

[TonyR]

I see in the news that a deaf/blind man is trying for a speed record on a PWC, seems to me that him and his mates have been doing this around Poole for years, they all seem to have some sort of disability (not necessarily physical)

 

[dickh]

He has just gone from Norfolk to Ijmuiden yesterday, the first deaf/blind person to do it on a PWC - he had a sighted person riding pillion giving directions etc.
Saw this on Anglia News last night.

dickh
I'd rather be sailing...

 

[sailbadthesinner]

I saw one who was able to slalom between swimmers along the shoreline only narrowly missing them despite quite clearly having had his brain removed

Beer! Now there's a temporary solution.

 

[ccscott49]

So what you mean is a sighted man went across the north sea, with a blind deaf man? Taking nothing away from the guy, he must have damn big balls, but at least he can't see or hear the mountainous waves! But what does this all prove, that a PWC is a sea going craft? Nah!

 

[dickh]

Yes! That's how it seemed from the (short) news item - there must have been a backup vessel for refueling but no mention of it. The return journey was cancelled due to engine problems and weather conditions(gales!)

dickh
I'd rather be sailing...

 

[BarryH]

From the posts above, it seems that the mode of transport and the rider have been tarred with the brush that was used on various other threads. I for one admire this person and the pillion. It may not be to everyones liking, but its probably a big milestone for this person that cannot see.

How did you feel when you made your first crossing of the channel, or whatever your first trip was. Now stop and think. How would you have felt if you had a couple of your senses taken away!!

OK, to hell with it. Unbolt it and we'll use it as an anchor!

 

[Metabarca]

Some people might say that you need to have a couple of senses taken away even to want to cross the Channel in a little boat with just a couple of rags to keep you away from the floating skyscrapers...