Orkney rower Sean Corrigall gets custom-built boat

10 December 2012 Last updated at 06:15 ET Help

A promising young rower from Orkney has received a custom-built boat after fund-raising by the local community.

Sean Corrigall was talent spotted three years ago by Sir Steve Redgrave, but had struggled to find a boat big enough to carry him as he is 6ft 10 in tall.

His new craft was unveiled in Kirkwall at the weekend.

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