[4][5] While preparing for the 2003 America's Cup, he sailed on Team Tyco in leg 3 of the 2001–02 Volvo Ocean Race.

[7] In 2013 he became involved with Kiwi Gold Sailing, a group of Paralympians qualifying in a Sonar for the 2016 Paralympics.

The team originally included fellow America's Cup veteran David Barnes, who later had to withdraw.

[4] As Skipper, he represented New Zealand at the 2016 Summer Paralympics, sailing with Andrew May and Chris Sharp in a Sonar.

Despite worsening eyesight, Dodson continued to sail, and has subsequently participated in the 2016 Summer Paralympics.