Corkman’s team rows to €135k finish line

A 25-year-old Corkman is on course to claim his share of the biggest prize in world rowing when he and his fellow crew complete a gruelling 2,000-mile non-stop race around Britain.

Corkman’s team rows to €135k finish line

Gavin Sheehan from Blackrock and his fellow racers aboard the Black Oyster will win £115,000 (€135,000) between them as long as they reach Tower Bridge in London within the next 24 hours — but it is likely they will finish at 5pm this evening.

The crew — named The Islanders — were among six boats which set out from Tower Bridge on June 1. However, all but The Islanders and fellow racers Savoir Faire have retired. Savoir Faire were more than 400 nautical miles behind The Islanders last night.

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