Man attempts to "walk" across Irish sea in a human hamster wheel
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Thirty-five year old Chris Todd has attempted to “walk” across 106 kilometers (66 miles) of open sea in a giant hamster wheel-like raft dubbed Tredalo
Todd’s courageous plan to cross the Irish Sea on a human powered raft was to raise funds for charity
The Tredalo craft features a sub-frame, two hulls and a giant paddle wheel
The Tredalo craft was originally built for lake and leisure use
Tredalo is capable of supporting a maximum boarding mass of 200 kg (440 lbs)
Harsh weather conditions forced Todd to abort the Irish Sea mission after approximately eight and a half hours and 42 kilometers (26 miles) into the journey
Tredalo offers a unique "walking" on water experience
Tredalo can host two adults, or one adult and two children comfortably
“The existing design is more than satisfactory for lakes and inland waters,” confirmed Todd
Tredalo offers a unique "walking" on water experience
Tredalo prototype by Chris Todd
Article Summary
Thirty-five year old Chris Todd has attempted to “walk” across 106 kilometers (66 miles) of open sea in a giant hamster wheel-like raft dubbed Tredalo. Unfortunately, the plan to cross the Irish Sea – leaving from Wales and arriving on the east coast of Ireland in the South of Dublin – didn’t quite go to plan. Harsh weather conditions forced Todd to abort the mission after approximately eight and a half hours and 42 kilometers (26 miles) into the journey, when he encountered rudder problems.
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