Great Blasket Throwback
David shot this video last summer——during my first ‘round Ireland attempt——on Great Blasket Island.
This North Atlantic island chain was once the edge of the known world. When the settlement here was abandoned, the Irish-speaking islanders mostly emigrated to Springfield, MA, where they worked in the armory making rifles and mills spinning textiles and are said to have had dreams of the the sea for the rest of their lives.
Further reading: The Islandman by Tomás O'Crohan and The Lonliest Boy in the World: The Last Child of the Great Blasket Island by Gearóid Cheaist Ó Catháin
P.S. When I’m not having adventures, I’m helping other people write about theirs. If you or someone in your circle has an amazing story to tell, I'd love to hear it. I have some availability for new ghostwriting and editing projects.
— Charlie
Kokatat is the official gear sponsor of The Lap.
The lap will be fueled by Resilient Nutrition’s Long Range Fuel and bars.
Expedition coffee by 3fe.
CH Marine will be providing a VHF radio and other safety equipment.
Camp kit and cooking gas provided by Paddle & Pitch. Trolley by KCS.
REAL Field Meals at a discount from Adventure.ie.
