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
Bridging Our Differences by Gerry S M Hughes
Gerry’s remarkable story is captured in his book ‘Bridging our Differences’. Part autobiography, and part real-life adventure, ‘Bridging our Differences’, tells the story of a deaf young boy who battled against the odds to succeed in the ultimate sailing challenge and much much more. Buy Bridging our Differences from Amazon Buy ...
Outstanding Achievements Award
Gerry was presented with and Outstanding Achievements Award at Cathkin Braes Golf Club at their first Honorary Membership Celebration Dinner Friday on 27th March 2015. The award was presented by Frank Munro (Captain of Cathkin Braes, Golf Club). During his acceptance speech, Gerry explained that he felt very privileged to receive the ...
Deaf Culture Festival, Stavanger, Norway
Deaf Culture Festival, Stavanger, Norway 21-23 October 2016 Gerry gave the closing lecture at the Deaf Culture Festival in Stavanger on Saturday 22nd October. More than 500 deaf people attended over the weekend. Congratulations to everyone who worked hard to create such a successful event. Special thanks to Hanne B. Kvitvær ...
