Homecoming for fastest transatlantic row record-holder
Galway will officially welcome home Gavan Hennigan next weekend, who holds the world record for a solo Atlantic row.
He will be welcomed back to Galway in the Salthill Hotel next Sunday (February 19) from 12 noon until 4pm. The heroes welcome will see Gavan back on home turf and he will be giving a talk on how he managed to break a world record.
Gavan became the fastest Irishman to row across the Atlantic. The 35-year-old completed the 5,000km journey, crossing the line in Antigua, after 49 days, 11 hours, 37 minutes at sea.
He finished third overall in the 12-boat Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge. He also becomes the fastest solo competitor in the history of the race.
His Atlantic row raised money in aid of local Galway charities, Cancer Care West and Jigsaw.