1976 Single-Handed Trans-Atlantic Race : Part 1

[@barryflanagan1]

My dad was in this race. Galloping Gael, number 6. I was in Plymouth on a small yacht as the race started. Never thought it would be the last time I saw my dad ☹️

[@AQUAHOLIC]

That's so sad, I'm sorry.

[@barryflanagan1]

I'm over it 😀 I have never watched this video before, and had an urge to say "I was there!".

[@elitedavidhorne8494]

Thanks for posting.

[@carlgeorgtsigakis498]

Man those Sideburns at 2:00 .. Wow :) I really can't imagine a crossing in a 30 foot boat, never mind alone!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

He's a lot braver than me!

[@bobuncle8704]

@@AQUAHOLIC exactly. Or crazy. But having seen the interview I’d say brave

[@lisaflanagan4888]

The other man who was lost at sea was Michael Flanagan sailing Galloping Gael number 6

[@losttribe3001]

Wait. One man single hand sailed a 236 foot boat? I mean it seems like he was decked out in many of the modern (for 1976) technological equipment.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Astonishing isn't it?

[@johnsumner6185]

Yea, 9/10ths of that boat was a computer

[@jimmyquinn9639]

👍👍👍👍