The day is murky and the sea - all greys and muted greens - is not particularly inviting- looking. Growing up in a coastal community, he knows the sea can be cruel and lives can be lost. As well as undertaking lengthy swim training, he has also done sleep-deprivation and sleep-disruption training. Pushing himself to extremes means being able to refuel adequately, and part of Henry's training was food management. As the boat pulls out of the port of Greencastle to go to sea, the day brightens and the water sparkles.

Source: Irish Independent October 12, 2020 01:39 UTC