Gerry Hughes
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Who is Gerry Hughes?
Gerry Hughes is the first profoundly deaf man to sail single-handed across the Atlantic Ocean. He crossed the finishing line off Castle Hill, Newport at 1130hrs local time on Saturday 3 July 2005 after 35 days of sailing. Gerry Hughes also became the world's first deaf yachtsman to sailing single handed around the world to pass the five great capes - departed Troon, Scotland on September 1, 2012, and returned to Troon on May 8, 2013.
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