Man to surf from Ireland to Islay
A WORLD renowned surfer is planning a marathon challenge with a difference – paddling from the Giant’s Causeway in Ireland to the isle of Islay in Scotland.
Al Mennie, who has ridden some of the largest waves on record, is to steer a 20ft board 25 miles for eight hours along the fringes of the Atlantic.
Freezing conditions and fast tidal currents are the biggest threats to the surfer’s chances of success.
“The two biggest challenges are the cold, nothing like this has been done this far north and at this time of year. The wind chill will be a big factor,” he said.
“Then there’s also the tidal streams pulling you one way and then the next.”
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Sunday 27 May 2012
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Temperature: 10 C to 22 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
Wind direction: North east
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piedodger
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 09:45 PMIs he paddling or going to surf it ? Best of luck mate, maybe a reason why nobody has done it before.
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