Island Man
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Island Man Rockall Expedition 2010
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. The world’s largest recorded oceanic waves of 29 metres were recorded there in the year 2000; 6 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 of these conditions combine to make it the most difficult island in the world to sleep on. Only four people have ever slept on Rockall. I hope to be the fifth and possibly the first without shelter. The objectives for the expedition are:-
What are our chances of success? I will be disappointed if we do not achieve one landing yet I would consider two landings to be an awesome achievement. We have the team, the yacht, and the equipment, so all we need now is the weather. Rockall has only been landed twice this century. It never has and never will be a guaranteed tick but it most certainly will be a challenge. For only the second time in history, I am pleased to be able to offer members of the public landing trips onto Rockall. For those brave enough there is also the more exciting option to spend the night on the most difficult island in the world to sleep on. The expedition will consist of two back to back separate trips. Departure Point - Oban, Argyll, Scotland Dates Trip 1 - Friday 18th June to Friday 25th June 2010 - Berths available = 3 Trip 2 - Saturday 26th June to Saturday 3rd July 2010 - Berths available = 2 Price from £1,795 per berth For further information please contact me at info@island-man.co.uk Video footage of Tom McLean’s 1985 landing http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2970276892066935736 “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 |
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