Rower plans to be first Irishman to cross the Atlantic solo

A LIMERICK rower plans to become the first Irishman to row the Atlantic solo. Sean McGowan will set out on December 6 from the Canary Islands travelling to Antigua in the Caribbean.

The 100-day journey over 2,500 nautical miles will be part of the 2009 Woodvale Atlantic Row Race.

The row also aims to raise €100,000 to benefit the Limerick-founded charity Soweto Connection to support South African families affected by AIDS.