Simon Goodey tests out Channel boat
Major Phil Packer was injured in an incident following a rocket attack in Basra. As a result of the accident he lost the use of his legs and is now a paraplegic with what are classed as catastrophic injuries.
In order to raise money for other injured soldiers, Phil is completing a chain of challenges. The list of challenges are; Rowing the Channel, skiing, basketball, parachuting, horse-riding, a swimming challenge, a climbing challenge, sailing, flying, gliding, athletics, archery, shooting, urban abseiling, F1 driving, the Gumball Rally, Scuba Diving, tennis, weightlifting, power boat racing and being the first paraplegic in a reasonably priced car on Top Gear (if they challenge him!).
In preparation for his Row across the Channel, he spent some time at the London Regatta Centre this week, getting in some valuable practice under the careful supervision of Adaptive Coach, Simon Goodey. Simon jumped at the opportunity to have a go in the boat that is to be used to cross the channel.
Phil will set off from Folkstone, Kent this month. Best wishes from all at LYR!