President & Taoiseach Wish Gregor McGuckin Well in Golden Globe Race

21st June 2018

Gregor McGuckin departs Ireland for his race around the world

In the space of just a week, both President Michael D Higgins and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar have given their support to Dublin sailor Gregor McGuckin ahead of his solo non-stop sailing lap of the planet as part of the Golden Globe Race. Read the full preview of Gregor's race plans here.

President Michael D Higgins wrote to Gregor to wish him well on behalf of the people of Ireland. The letter was delivered to Gregor and read out in the presence of Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, the first person to sail alone non-stop around the world in Falmouth last week.

Gregor McGuckin President Michael D Higgins wishes Gregor Bon Voyage

Yesterday, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar joined the President by Tweeting his support for Gregor.

https://t.co/SLCIKyxw91
— Leo Varadkar (@campaignforleo) June 20, 2018

On 1 July, Gregor McGuckin will set sail in the non-stop race against 17 other competitors. The race can be tracked live for the 8 to 9-month duration of the race.

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