About this episode

Rob Henshall shares his experiences of circumnavigating Ireland six times in different watercraft.

Today's episode of the Paddling the Blue podcast features Rob Henshall, who has circumnavigated Ireland six times in six different craft — from a Nordkapp kayak to a Contessa sailboat, plus a laser dinghy, a windsurfer, and more. Rob shares how he started on the water, the minimalist gear that carried him around the island, and what kept him going through 66 days and countless challenges. Along the way he recalls near‑misses (including a foggy night with a container ship), close encounters with dolphins, Guinness-courage and pub moments, and the lessons learned across multiple expeditions.

People in this episode

Host: John Chase

Guest: Rob Henshall

Topics covered

• circumnavigation
• adventure sports
• watercraft
• personal stories
• expeditions

Keywords

• Ireland
• circumnavigation
• kayaking
• sailing
• adventure
• expedition
• watercraft
• Rob Henshall

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Nordkapp kayak, Contessa sailboat, laser dinghy, windsurfer

Places: Ireland

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