Sinto Bestard - blind captain (9 photos)

Spanish photographer Laia Abril (Laia Abril) follows the lives of Shinto Bestarda - blind captain who walked on his ocean yacht Snooty Fox whole world.



native Spanish island of Majorca Shinto Bestard on his 16-meter yacht Snooty Foh made four trips around the world, and walked in all the oceans of the world, including the Arctic. The last forty years, he is blind: lost his sight as a result of medical errors in '41.



To the ship can be controlled by touch, it need a perfect order: each instrument and the instrument must be in its place unchanged. "But inside, in a confined space, managed care easier," - says Cynthia.



Shinto: "Of course, blindness is not an advantage. But I do not regret anything of what was left in a past life. I am happy to present. "



Shinto: "The best place on Earth - Antarctica. When there is no wind, you perceive a touch of sun to your skin as a blessing. "



Shinto sons help him fight the wind.



Sons and daughter Shinto able to control the boat since childhood. Nevertheless, at the Snooty Fox, they appear only on holidays, when the captain on board arranges family dinners and shows grandchildren dolphins.



Shinto daughter drives up from the funeral of his friend.





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