Island Man
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The most difficult island in the world to sleep on. Rockall, with its base of 25 metres, is constantly pounded by 3,000 miles of Atlantic swell. In 2000, the world’s largest recorded oceanic waves of 29 metres were recorded there, six metres higher than Rockall itself. Being in such an isolated location, over 180 miles from nearest land, the sea state can change in minutes, and as Rockall lies outside the air sea rescue zone, all these conditions combine to make it the most difficult island in the world to sleep on. Only four people have ever slept there. I intend to be the fifth, the first without shelter. In 2008, I failed in my initial attempt to achieve this goal owing to my lack of knowledge about how to land on such an inaccessible and exposed island. But since then I have been fortunate enough to communicate with those who have extensive firsthand experience of Rockall and now it is not a case of will I achieve my ultimate, but when. I intend to see my Yorkshire flag flying on top of Rockall. Ideally this will be in 2009, but if this proves impossible a good friend and I will attempt this with his yacht in 2010. For those who wish to join me, a few berths could be available for the expedition. If you are interested in joining me, please register your interest and reason for wanting to visit Rockall by emailing info@island-man.co.uk
“Rockall is probably the most difficult island to land on in the world, due to its sheer sides and the rough surrounding North Atlantic seas, which create huge swells even in calm conditions” Charles Veley, The Most Travelled Person in the World http://www.mosttraveledpeople.com/ |
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