Dances With Waves: Around Ireland by Kayak (Another Ireland) [Paperback]

Brian Wilson (Author)

Book Description

Series: Another Ireland | Publication Date: October 1998

Brian Wilson circumnavigated Ireland by kayak and this is his story of the grueling 1,200-mile voyage along a beautiful and often perilous coastline, including his adventures on land at tach stop along the way. Dances with Waves weaves seafaring lore and natural history in an absorbing journey around Ireland into the heart of Irish culture and people.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: O'Brien Pr (October 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0862785510
• ISBN-13: 978-0862785512
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,421,233 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Read for Anyone Who Loves Touring and/or Ireland, May 4, 1999

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Jeannette Gutierrez (Ann Arbor, MI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dances With Waves: Around Ireland by Kayak (Another Ireland) (Paperback)

An enjoyable account of Wilson's epic journey around the Emerald Isle. Fascinating background info on his compulsion to tour and his quest for sponsorship, followed by a vividly written account of the trip itself, including abduction by "pirates", the theft and return of his kayak and an unforgettable encounter with Fungie the dolphin. The author's genuine affection for Ireland and its fascinating culture permeates the book, and he includes snippets of history and myth that make the towns and islands he passes come to life. There are many laugh-out-loud anecdotes and encounters that you will feel compelled to read out loud to your spouse/roommate/dog. Wilson is an accomplished adventurer and a talented writer as well.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another classic from Brian Wilson, January 25, 2000

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Tony Page (Scotland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dances With Waves: Around Ireland by Kayak (Another Ireland) (Paperback)

An excellent read- which together with the authors first book, got me hooked on sea paddling. Not just a descriptive dairy of a journey around the coast of Ireland- but a great story of the people he met and the adventures he got into. In my view, the only sea kayaking book which is better is Blazing Paddles also by Brian Wilson

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb account of a coastal journey around Ireland, March 30, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Dances With Waves: Around Ireland by Kayak (Another Ireland) (Paperback)

This is a wonderfully athmospheric book of solo kayak travel around the wild and windswept coast of Ireland. Brian experiences whirlwinds, friendly dolphins (photos included), pirates and meets many unusual and friendly people on his 1200 mile trip. Experience the Irish weather and coastal communities as they really are. A really enjoyable read.