Round Ireland in 24 Days: Inside Final Hours of Record-Breaking Kayak Journey

26th August 2011

The August issue of Canoe & Kayak magazine takes an in-depth look into sea kayakers Jeff Allen and Harry Whelan's record breaking circumnavigation of Ireland.

http://www.canoekayak.com/touring-kayak/the-54-hour-finish/

http://www.afloat.ie/watersport/kayaking/

The final 225 miles of the voyage were completed in an incredible three days - a challenge that pushed the experiences kayakers to their physical and mental limits.

But the reward was a new speed record for kayaking round Ireland in just 24 days.

As previously reported on Afloat.ie, a documentary on the duo's feat is currently in the works.

http://www.afloat.ie/watersport/canoeing/item/15816-new-doco-on-record-breaking-kayak-voyage-round-ireland/

The latest issue of Canoe & Kayak magazine takes in-depth look into sea kayakers Jeff Allen and Harry Whelan's record breaking circumnavigation of Ireland.

The final 225 miles of the voyage were completed in an incredible three days - a challenge that pushed the experiences kayakers to their physical and mental limits.

But the reward was a new speed record for kayaking round Ireland in just 24 days.

As previously reported on Afloat.ie, a documentary on the duo's feat is currently in the works.

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