David Sinnett-Jones, Pier, Quay Parade, Aberaeron, Ceredigion, Wales, UK
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N 52° 14.615 W 004° 15.835
30U E 413704 N 5788883
A memorial to a disabled ocean sailor and is the first disabled single handed cape horner.
Waymark Code: WMCPA9
Location: South Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/28/2011
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A memorial to a disabled ocean sailor and is the first disabled single handed cape horner.
The memorial is south facing and looks out over the mouth of Aberaeron Harbour.
The plaque reads:-
In Memory
of
David Sinnett-Jones
1930-2004
A distinguished yachtsman, having survived cancer with the loss of a
lung and part of his heart in his forties, took up the challenge of ocean
sailing. From this harbour he sailed first to South Africa in a 26 foot
boat, followed by a single handed voyage around the world in his self-
built 'Zane Spray', becoming the first disabled single-handed Cape
Horner. For his final voyage in 1999 he built a replica of the 'Liberdade'
Used by his hero, Joshya Slocum, one hundred years earlier and
re-enacted his voyage from Paranagua in Brazil to New York.
A great hearted man with astonishing determination and courage
List if there are any visiting hours:
Public Area
Entrance fees (if any):
Free
Sponsor(s): Aberaeron Yacht Club
Relevent website: Not listed
Parking coordinates: Not Listed
Date dedicated: Not listed
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