Tom Daly completed the first solo Ireland circumnavigation by kayak in 1979. In today's episode, we talk about the adventure itself, the gear, the freedom, and how this trip almost got him kicked out of the sport.
It was a far different time. Certainly simpler than today’s social media fueled expeditions. It’s an interesting comparison. It doesn't make one better than the other…just different. And I think the Irish Canoe Union’s position is different on solos now too.
Following that solo, Tom has continued growth in sports to become one of the world’s most accomplished masters cyclists and ultra endurance cyclist, coach, and researcher on physiological adaptation to training in older athletes.
Thank you to Mike Conroy for helping make the connection with Tom Daly!
Learn:
Connect:
#74 - Steve Ramsay - Yukon River Quest
#73 - Madison Eklund-1,600 miles solo by kayak to Hudson Bay
#72 - Olly Hicks - Greenland to Scotland by Kayak
#71 - Cyril Derreumaux - Solo Kayak to Hawaii
#70 - Joe Leach - Finding Motivation Circumnavigating the UK
#69 - Kevin O’Sullivan - Around Ireland the Long Way
#68-Patrick Winterton-Tracing St. Brenden’s Route
#67-Doug Cooper-Scottish Sea Kayaking
#66-Ginni Callahan-Sea Kayaking Baja Mexico
#65 - Louise Adie - 14 years guiding in Antarctica
#64-Kelly Marie Henry-Finding Flow in Life
#63-Russell Henry-7 Months Kayaking Across the Caribbean
#62-Murty Campbell-Adventures in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides
#61 - Laura Zulliger - Fearless Formosa Kayaking Taiwan
#60 - Greg Stamer - Greenland Paddling and Newfoundland with Kayak Vagabond
#59 - Calvin Croll - Winter around Vancouver Island
#58 - Nigel Foster - Kayaking On Polar Tides
#57 - Gudni Pall Viktorsson - Experiencing Iceland
#56-Canoecopia 2022
#55 - Graham Mackereth - A Lifetime of Firsts with Pyranha and P&H
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
The MeatEater Podcast
Bear Grease
The Alone Podcast
The Dirtbag Diaries
Live Wild with Remi Warren