deafPLUS Wellbeing Event, Edgbaston Community Centre, 26 September 2023
Gerry was invited to give a talk about his solo circumnavigation at deafPLUS Wellbeing event on, 26 September 2023. Many thanks to deafPLUS for inviting Gerry to such an interesting and informative event. deafPLUS is a registered charity that aims to improve the lives of deaf and hard of hearing people ...
British Deaf Sports Heritage Sports Hall of Fame
Gerry was inducted into the British Deaf Sports Heritage Sports Hall of Fame on 1st July 2023. This honour was presented to Gerry at the Deaf Sports Personality awards night in Twickenham Rugby Stadium, London. More information about the Sports Hall of Fame and the athletes recognised for their exceptional ...
New initiative: Junior Deaf Golf
Gerry is teaming up with Cathkin Braes Golf Club to create a joint project to provide opportunities for deaf children and young people to participate in golf. Gerry is keen to ensure that the project will not only give deaf children and young people the chance to try golf, but also ...
Gerry Hughes wins first RYA Sailability Personal Endeavour Award
Gerry Hughes received with the first ever RYA Personal Endeavour Award. It was presented to Gerry on the ITV programme Surprise Surprise. The award recognises Gerry’s historic achievement as the first deaf yachtsman to sail single-handedly around the world via the Great Capes. https://youtu.be/VIM-sp9erS4
