{"product_id":"big-dream-little-boat-kevin-osullivan-9781739789299","title":"Big Dream, Little Boat: A Kayaker's Journey Around Ireland","description":"Battling time, tide and the weather, \u003ci\u003eBig Dream, Little Boat\u003c\/i\u003e is a compelling account of one man's journey by kayak around the island of Ireland. Kevin O'Sullivan, an Aer Lingus pilot based in Skerries in north County Dublin, had set himself a mission - to circumnavigate the entire Irish coast - and to get home safely. The only problem was finding a way to do it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a demanding job and family commitments he decides to break the journey into manageable three- and four-day chunks, leaving his kayak at stages along the way and resuming the adventure when the opportunity arose. Traveling mainly in the summer months, his expedition takes three years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlong the way he reflects on the fascinating marine life, colorful Irish history, lovely scenery, and in particular on the remarkable people he met on his journey. He also recounts the many challenges he faced, not least of which was his biggest difficulty - chronic seasickness!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite an attempt to paddle only in good weather, Kevin still encountered some very difficult conditions. Unexpected winds and great swells left him digging deep, using all his skills and experience of years of kayaking to survive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the great Irish tradition of taking care of travelers on the road, he was supported by oftentimes complete strangers who put him up in their homes, fed him and enthusiastically encouraged him along the way. On a journey of soul-searching and deep contemplation, the kindness of strangers helped to renew his faith in humanity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kevin O'Sullivan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1739789296\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781739789299\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Liffey Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/31\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Kevin O'Sullivan","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46052168827135,"sku":"9781739789299","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_32307568-ea9b-4adc-bbd3-8dc495737289.jpg?v=1723555544","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/big-dream-little-boat-kevin-osullivan-9781739789299","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}