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Donny Wilcox
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A collection of videos illustrating my adventures while exploring the West Coast Of Scotland in inflatable boats
Tormenting Trout in Loch Etive with a Gopro Hero 12 Camera
I accidentally drowned my GoPro Hero 7 camera while fishing in Loch Etive so replaced it with the latest model , a GoPro Hero 12. This is my fishy tale trying it out for the first time and my honest opinion of the Gopro Hero 12.
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Loch Linnhe and Loch Leven by Inflatable Cabin Cruiser
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Mid July and the Scottish weather was still very fickle. Cold north winds gusting to 30mph and often rain. So when a couple of nice days arrived I had to get out in the boat and make the most of things. This time I headed up Loch Linnhe to Loch Leven and had a great time. The video tell the tale ..hope you enjoy it :-D
Islands of Coll Gunna and Tiree .. continued
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The second and final part of my first multi day adventure in the Inflatable Cabin Cruiser. It worked a treat and despite its size is very comfortable for me. The big plus was no disturbed nights from wandering cows, stags ..or warewolves ..and not a single insect bite :-D
Islands of Coll Gunna and Tiree by Inflatable Cabin Cruiser
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My inflatable cabin cruiser passed its sea trials at Lismore with flying colours so it was time to head to sea for a real adventure. I spent 4 days going round Coll and Gunna with a visit to Tiree and this is part one of that adventure. The weather was very fickle ..Hail..rain.. sun ..calm seas ..strong winds ..you name it I encountered it. What has happened to July sunshine ?
Lazing Around Lismore in my Inflatable Cabin Cruiser
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Fed up with tick bites while camping from my boat ..I decided to do something about it. This is the story of sea trials with my Inflatable Boat Cabin Cruiser. The Bug Off Shelter worked a treat the past few years... and Im hoping the Bug Off Boat will too.. enjoy the video :-D
Puffin Paradise ... Treshnish Isles and Mull 3
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This is the last part of this video box set and covers Iona .. the Ross of Mull and Loch Buie. Hope you enjoyed the series and thank for watching :-D
Puffins Paradise ... Treshnish Isles and Mull Part 2
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I finally got part two of this video series made and in this episode I visit Staffa and Fingals cave..explore the South coasts of Ulva and Gometra then travel the Wilderness Coast. Had a busy life lately with family matters ..car issues ..and routine doctor appointments ..so apology for delay...hope you enjoy the video
Puffin Paradise ... Treshnish Isles Mull Part 1
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The first settled weather spell arrived during May 2024 and I headed out to sea to see the Puffins on Lunga, one of the best places in the UK to see these amazing birds
ERR 2024 (Easdale RIB Rendezvous)
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Once again I was delighted be be invited on board "Sula", Douglas Curley's RIBCRAFT powered by a 350HP outboard to video the Easdale RIB Rendevous Event. I believe 78 boats turned up making it the biggest ERR event yet. It was a very enjoyable experience and sea conditions were perfect. Visibility wasn't so good but then..at this time of year we cant have everything. Lovely to see everyone at t...
Around of Scarba Via Corryvreckan Whirlpool
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Finally spring arrived in mid April , so I service the Quicksilver 420 Alu hull Boat and 25Hp outboard before heading to sea. I enjoyed a lovely day going round the Island of Scarba ..going through the Corryvreckan and Grey dogs on the way. Hopefully the first sea adventure of many this year.
My First Wild Camp in 2024 (Loch Etive)
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The winter weather continues into spring but at leat I managed one night camping in the promised land ..and it fait cheered me up. This video tells the story ..so I wont type it out here..hope you enjoy it. For reference .. it was a couple days in the last week of March.
March winds ..bring a Spring Time Gift
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Not my normal type of boating video simple because the poor weather has kept me landlocked most of March . Being retired I have to keep myself busy and amused ..which can be as hard work as leading a working life. This is how I amused myself the past three weeks ..I hope you find it interesting
Withdrawal Symptoms at Loch Goil and Loch Long
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This outing was during the last week of February and once again it was a "one of" day .. flat calm and sunny .. but bitterly cold. I enjoyed the journey immensely however my withdrawal symptoms took the edge off it being my best day on the water during 2024
Getting Ready For Wild Camping on Loch Etive
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With spring just round the corner, my thoughts have been on camping again. The long dark nights had put me off earlier but the days are now a lot longer. First I wanted to prepare the campsite ..and that is this videos story
Keeping the Home Fire Burning (Loch Etive)
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Its been a long winter for me but I still manage to keep my fire burning despite gale force winds, torrential rain, and freezing cold temperatures. This video tells the story. Im looking forward to spring.. which is not so far away now
Cinematic drone footage of Glen Etive
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Cinematic drone footage of Glen Etive
Cinematic Footage of Eilean Munde and Loch Leven
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Cinematic Footage of Eilean Munde and Loch Leven
Cinematic drone footage of the Northern Islands in Loch Awe
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Cinematic drone footage of the Northern Islands in Loch Awe
A Tale of Two Tales .. Round Mull Twice .. Part Four
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A Tale of Two Tales .. Round Mull Twice .. Part Four
A Tale of Two Tales, Round Mull Twice ... Part three
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A Tale of Two Tales, Round Mull Twice ... Part three
A Tale of Two Tales .. Round Mull Twice Part Two
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A Tale of Two Tales .. Round Mull Twice Part Two
A Tale of Two Tales Round Mull Twice Part One
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A Tale of Two Tales Round Mull Twice Part One
The Gurnard at Sea in 2023 Part Five ..Loch Tarbert, Jura
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The Gurnard at Sea in 2023 Part Five ..Loch Tarbert, Jura
great journey
Donny, a question if you don't mind. Presumably deer might now and again swim to islands like the one at 4:15, but are islands like that infested with tics and midges? Thanks
Love watching your videos & awesome drone footage from here in Canada Donny.It’s a photographers paradise! 💙🏴💙
God's country😊
Hiiiiiiii, Donny boy, here I am again 😀nice video, nice fishing, thanks for sharing 😉
Beautiful camping👍
Hello donny any chance of ur phone number to text for a weather update because that sean batty ain't got a danny larooo about the weather .you always get the forecast better than him and xc weather
Great video Donny. I dont need all the technical stuff - I jut love the Sottish scenery , camping, drone footage and beautiful scenery . Im not fit enough to do n see the stuff you do but you make everything worth while to bring the beautiful Scottish scenery to me . Thank you loads n loads.
Hi Donny, the Gopro Hero 12 looks great. I got my Hero 9 out of the cupboard which I haven't used for about two years and totally forgot how to use it lol, so I have been doing a lot of catch up. You will catch your monster trout soon Donny. Love the videos and really enjoyed watching. Thanks Steve 👍
Im hoping for another big one steve but will be happy when wind and rain allows me out again as Im missing my scenery fix 😀
Nice footage from the new camera. I also use Linear mode as I prefer the level horizon. I'm still using Hero 5's and 7's but would consider a 12 when the time comes.
I still have a Hero 5 but its way behind the Gopro 12 now and needs a gimbal. I was happy with the footage from the Hero 7 but think I had a half faulty one as it kept crashing and I had to pull the battery out to reset it. That why Im delighted with the 12..it works. I would have tried the DJI action 4 if the shops had one as it seems to get better reviews ..but thats mostly from youtubers who got a free one from DJI so they could review them. Im happy with the 12 but was happy with the 7 too when it worked. :-D
@@donnywilcox My Hero 7 has been very reliable (using the blue tooth remote can sap battery life) The picture quality of the 7 is way ahead of the 5. I tend to use the 5 in the underwater housing for fish release footage etc. rather than main content. I video in 1080p because my computer can't handle 4k for editing. Keep the videos coming, I maybe bump into you next time I'm launching at Taynuilt.
The new GoPro does beautifully in capturing the stunning scenery. Thanks for another great episode and even the weather cooperated.
Thanks mtm101 ..delighted you enjoyed it. Weather has gone back to not cooperating again so landbound since then 😀
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Nice one young fella, all the best from N. Connel.
Thanks dondle and you are not so far from me. My mate lives along the road to the quarry so I probably pass you a fair bit 😀
Fantastic ! I go fishing at neist point all the time , I’ve never actually seen it from the water 👍🏻
Hi Carrera ..thanks for your comments and delighted you enjoyed the videos :-D
This was excellent never seen eigg so close up . Superb
Excellent stuff , great seeing the mountains of Skye from the water 👍🏻 I e heard of that basking shark processing place before , I know it was different times but I wonder how anyone could kill these magnificent creatures . Horrible .
Surely you could have just used the chip and pin ( up to £100 ) , that would have got you some beer at least !👍🏻😂
You're so lucky living next to such beautiful scenery! What do you keep in the little yellow pouch on your buoyancy aid?
Hi Stuart..thats my PLB (Personal Location Beacon) If I get in trouble in remote places or out at sea ..I pull up its aerial..press a button and it sends a distress call to the emergency services and gives my location..so well worth it for peace of mind ..although I hope to never having to use it :-D
Hope you don't mind me saying Donny but I find the images slightly out of focus and not very sharp, compared to some of your earlier shots which were gin clear. I say as someone who has in the past made, videos and has almost been anal about getting as clear a shot as possible usual on older cameras and older video software. This is just my opinion of course and expect most people would disagree. Cheers and great video.
Hi Ben..I certainly don't mind your feedback and I am finding it useful and I also agree with you. Looking at the clip where I caught the pollock..its very sharp and was from the Gopro 7 I lost. It had sharpness set to Normal. I took the sharpness off in the new Gopro as my own feeling is it was too sharp and digital looking and Im trying for a more "analogue" film feel using a LUT for fuji SuperX 400 film which has a softer feel ? ...however it may need a bit more sharpening in post editing. Its not until I try mixing Gopro with Sony camera clips that I will hopefully get everything to match so I cant tell when changing from a Gopro clip to a Sony clip that I will get it sorted the way I want..it was also a very hazy day on the loch due to the heat but that wont affect the close up shots of mec in the boat. So do comment with your thoughts about the videos ..Im self taught and still learning through trial and error :-D
@@donnywilcox Thanks Donny, I've not put together a video for quite some time but I found when using 4K against the 1080 resolution, I don't know, it seemed that the 4K images were so loaded with digital information the the image just seemed a bit lost whereas you knew where you were on 1080p and could sharpen or soften in post. However I am very much an amateur and like yourself just learning so what do I know, cheers my friend.
@@BEN10TO10 Hmm..part the issue is taking the gopro in built sharpener off..thats what makes it look kind of out of focus. In the past I recorded at 1080p then output the video at 4k..but this time it was all recorded 4k..so a lot to play with but I will turn the gopro sharpener to mid position as I can see it makes a big difference..better than me adding sharpener in post..thanks again for the feedback..appreciated 😀
5 foot long 😄 that made me laugh, of course it was Donny, we have all caught one of those at some point 😂 Etive looks spectacular on days like those, with the mirrored finish on the surface. I have only ever been out on the loch once, I rented one of Doug's boats for the day and I was amazed at the feeling of solitude. It's so hard to convey on camera the dramatic scenery, especially down Starav way, but your new GP and the way you have configured it does a great job. Not sure I am looking forward to the next video.....but I'll certainly be looking out for it as usual... Cheers.
Yup..I enjoyed the different perspective of the Gopro lens..it gave a better impression of the size of the loch compared to the 50mm lens on my Sony I normally use. Its even more remote on a cold windy winters day and Im fighting into the waves in the wee boat :-D
I’m loving the new camera footage Donny ….🥃
Thanks tam..Im still experimenting with its settings. I did a night lapse of the northern lights the other night and it worked well too :-D
What has the vampire season been like this year, Donny? I was up near Aberdeen on Wednesday, and there was no sign of the little buggers. Nice footage once again. I had a hero 5 and the battery was awful. All the best to you sir.
The east coast is always better for midges..as in not so many there. This year they were not around in start July as was so cold but now its warmer..they seem even bigger in size..fortunately its been mostly windy so not much of a problem :-D
Great video Donny, what Sony video camera do you use normally?
I have a Sony RX100 VII and a DJI gimbal for the most boat stuff..and mix it with a Sony RX100 III on a tripod for campside stuff. Then a gopro if its wet and windy..and also a Sony FDR AX53 camcorderfor long zoom shots. Also a DJI drone camera. Thats why I do my own colour grading so the camera changes are not so noticable ..if that makes sense 😀
@@donnywilcox thanks Donny, that’s good to know. The setup is great!
Thanks for another beautiful video Donny, showcasing Loch Etive at its finest.
Thanks Colin.. I love the loch..but then..thats why I chose to retire here 😀
I wonder when my hero 4 will drown itself Nice footage
If Im honest ..I colour graded this video so it looked like an older type film video. Sometimes I think these new digital camera videos are too harsh..over saturated and sharp ..but then Im an old analogue guy myself boatsandoutboards so thing the hero4 is ok too 😀
Hero 4 has no stabilization or horizon leveling whatsoever. My phone camera is not good enough on a wavy day either. That's why I don't upload any videos with my inflatable :)
That old chestnut eh 😜 nice wan pal
Thanks Charlie ..appreciated :-D
Hi Don, maybe one day your wee out the way bay might not be so out the way..known to all.. I've never caught a broonie in the brine Al need to have a try😉
Yup..I have not been camping there much the past 2 months as Im sleeping on the boat. Although i enjoyed the location ..there was only room for one tent as it was boggy ground all around it..but then thats why I chose that spot..I knew it wouldnt get very popular 😀
Some great shots of the mirror like loch. I use a GoPro Hero 8 Black. It works well and has an inbuilt stabiliser. It sounds like it's a big improvement on the 7. Great video.👍
Yup.. Im not sure if the Hero 7 I had was not the full shilling as it was very tempermental from day one. I still have a Hero5 and Karma grip gimbal but even on the gimbal its not as steady as the hero 12. Hero 7 footage was great when it worked though :-D
Very enjoyable Donny great GoPro footage the sea gods knew it was the old cameras time
That day was last Sunday Jeff..only day that week it was suitable to go out though..and it blew a hooley next day too 😀
@@donnywilcox I know mate you’ve had horrendous weather this year still hoping we get out though
Nice footage from the new camera Donny, very clear. You're doing something else right too, catching a few fish more too, well done.
Ahhh..to be more precise Ashley..Im catching fish I can eat now ..I dont torment those spur dog things as there are not suitable for scoffing.:-D
There is a GoPro accessory called Floaty that stops the GoPro from sinking and gives it more protection, I don't how good they are.
Thank Brookspirit ..my boom kept the gopro handy as it was tied to the boat..but I was too lazy to put the wee door on the Gopro that makes the charging port waterproof so Im not sure the Floaty handle would have helped much this time. I will keep the hero12 door tightly closed though 😀
When did you film this Donny?
@@alistairthow1384 Hi Alistair ..it was last Sunday..only decent day this past two weeks 😀
@@donnywilcox ta
One thing that is perfect is your videos 👏 What a beautiful day to be out
It was the best day of August so far 123boat..the rest of the month has been pants up here :-D
@@donnywilcox Such a shame the weather hasn’t been great up north. Fingers crossed for a better September. Keep the great videos coming Donny 👍
certainly a much better picture than the last one. every cloud has a silver lining. thanks again for sharing your stunning scenery.
Yup..Im happy with the Gopro crf9993 especially now they reduced the price of it to 300 quid instead of 400..but then..I suspect they will upgrade a new model next month hence the price drop 😀
Great footage Donny very clear with that gopro 12.
Thanks Tony.. yes..its as good footage from the 300 quid Gopro as I get from almost 2K of Sony camera and gimbal ..so Im happy with it 😀
Hi donny . Thanks for another cracking video. Loch Etive is on my hit list to do . At wich point do you access the loch with long stay parking . Regards phil
It depends ..as you can leave a car at the eastern end there is a car park there at the end of Glen Etive ..and also at Kellys pier you can leave a car a few night if its not too busy but I would not leave one a week or so ..just use common sense depending how busy it is.
Had top laugh when you said your camera drowned..
I cried when it drowned david as I knew I would not getgravy for a week or two paying for the new gopro..but can laugh again since my Pension was paid last week 😀
Another fine film Donny, great clarity on the new camera
Thanks ian ..yup..Im happy with the Gopro now..especially the price. My sony camera and gimbal cost almost 2K and doesnt give any better quality 😀
Wow what a great little boat ⛵
just crackin 👍
Hi Donny another stunning video again but then again that's what we have come to expect from you. Was up in Oban on Sunday passed through Taynuilt on the way home and was tempted to drop you off a few tins of gravy for all your efforts. Brilliant to see all that you do brother and hopefully the pink fish in the Loch are kind to you. Keep well Donny
Thank colin..and no need to drop off gravy..although it is appreciated. I enjoy making the videos and they keep be busy in poor weather :-D
Global warming! 🤣
Nice video.
Went on her in North Wales. Great trip!
thanks for showing. It reminded me of my trip round Lismore last year. almost makes up for not being able to get up there this september.
Sorry you wont get up September crf9993 but as some consolation..August has not been kind weather wise up here ..if September is the same ..you are not missing much ..today..winds gusting to 40mph ..so Im staying at home 😀
Hi. Well thats amazing no midges tick bites. Any clegs about? I remember we had to take to the boat and get away from the shores as the clegs would follow as far as they could. Those pests can ruin a good camping boating trip. Great video and filming. Tiree we used to visit on holiday and fishing off such a beautiful island.👍👍🏖
A really fantastic video with marvellous views of Loch Etive. It shows you how beautiful Scotland is and always will be. Thankyou again for your time and effort in making such brilliant videos.👍👍🏞🌄
Great filming. Wonderful to see Scotlands scenery in such crisp clear weather. Thankyou for another fine video.👍👍👏
New sub here… EPIC!!!!!!!
Fantastic idea and brilliantly executed , love the fact it takes less time to put up well done
that was great video well put together , lot of work involved editing and your music track loved it ,wondering what software you used to play record the tracks on
Thanks for the kind words on the video theresnobodyhere. the keyboard I use ..yamaha genos ..has a midi sequencer built in and at times it controls another two keyboards I have. I also have software called Samplitude Studio on the computer that records audio tracks ..hope that answers your question :-D
@@donnywilcox excellent and great quality all the mixing and levels ,your a pro ,i was impressed that an old fella your age would get so technical involved with the digital computer recording,😂👍 not being ageist