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Paul Morris reflects on the day he got to fly!

When former speed sailor and Royal Navy windsurfer Paul Morris lost his mobility after a spinal cord injury, few imagined he’d ever return to the course at Weymouth Speed Week. But with a mega-SUP, three wings, and an unbreakable spirit, he proved that speed — and joy — come in many forms. In this blog Paul recounts in his own words how for a moment in time he experienced freedom and pure unadulterated happiness. By Emma Maguire Paul Morris on the day he got to fly! It all be

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Nov 75 min read

Paul Morris: The Legend Returns to the Speed Course

Weymouth Speed Week, Sunday 12th October 2025 — Portland Harbour There are few sights more inspiring than pure determination meeting the open water — and on Sunday 12th October, that’s exactly what unfolded at Weymouth Speed Week. In a remarkable display of courage and community, Paul Morris successfully made it down the famous 500-metre speed course — not on a windsurfing board this time, but on a giant paddleboard powered by wings, surrounded by friends, supporters, and som

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Oct 174 min read