Successful record attempt: Craig Wood is the first triple amputee to cross the Pacific Ocean

It's done! After 90 days on the open sea and around 7,506 nautical miles, the British veteran arrived in the harbour of Hiroshima, Japan, at 10 a.m. local time on Tuesday morning. Wood announced this on his Instagram channel. This makes him the first triple amputee to successfully cross the Pacific solo. The Briton set off from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, at the end of March.

Craig Wood: "Inspiring other veterans"

The aim of his journey, he says, is to inspire people who have been through tough times - especially veterans with similar experiences to his own. "That's definitely a drive and a reason for what I do", Wood told YACHT before his departure.

Since he was critically injured in a bomb attack in Afghanistan in 2009, Wood has fought his way back to life with great determination. He lost both legs and his left arm in the attack. During his rehabilitation, he discovered sailing for himself. Today, he lives mostly on a boat with his family and has sailed around most of the world.

• Record attempt: Craig Wood becomes the first triple amputee to attempt a solo trans-Pacific journey

Numerous hurdles during the crossing

During the 90 days at sea, Wood had to overcome various challenges, including a torn gennaker, a broken reefing line, unpredictable weather, extreme isolation and a broken prosthetic arm. "This journey has challenged me in every way imaginable," he writes in his Instagram post.

New harbour of destination due to broken rudder

In addition, one of the rudders of his 41-foot catamaran "Sirius II" broke, according to a statement from his sponsor, the prosthesis manufacturer Ottobock. This forced him to change his arrival plans at short notice. He had originally planned to head for the harbour in Osaka.

With only one working engine, I couldn't take the risk of calling at a busy harbour.

In consultation with his shore team, Wood changed course and eventually headed for Hiroshima harbour. "It would be surprising if a boat sailed over 3,000 nautical miles without suffering any damage. There was a lot to do, but that's part of life on board," explained Wood.

Donations for other veterans

During his trip, he collected donations for the British charity organisations "Blesma" and "Turn to Starboard" via a crowdfunding page. These organisations support veterans who have lost limbs and help them to reintegrate into society. Wood has also benefited from their support on his way back to life.