Kayaking Solo From Islay to the Isle of Gigha - beating the storm.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ส.ค. 2024
- This video is created from footage from over a year ago now. It was early into my year long solo sea kayaking journey around Scotland. I had been faffing about on the island of Islay for a couple of weeks but never succeeded in circumnavigating it. Instead, I cut my losses and with a good dose of flu, decided to kayak to the mainland via the small island of Gigha.
It’s an open crossing of 16km from Islay to Gigha.
I was stormbound on Gigha for a day and two nights, before making the short hop to Tayinloan on the mainland.
Music:
“By The Harbor”, Mhern, Epidemic Sound
“California Sunset”, OTE, Epidemic Sound
Loved that Nick! The power and exposed beauty of the open sea - I can absolutely see why you were having the time of your life crossing to the mainland! Stunning! Thank you!
Hi Simon, thank you. It was certainly one of those days when I experienced the joy of being immersed in the natural world. Best wishes to you.
“Here I am having the time of my life today.” And you are clearly in your element, did I see a splash of enjoyment on your face just before you made that comment?
Absolutely fantastic video Nick. It was refreshing to watch as you effortlessly made your way across the Sound of Gigha to the mainland, at one with the sea. Thank you so much.
Thank you Hugo and yes, I was smiling! All the best.
Nicely done Nick.
I remember when Brian Wilson paddled around Scotland, no social media, no 360 camera, no TH-cam, just still photos and the written word. I'm so grateful that you've been able to share your experiences with us using movies, spoken word and well chosen music. It works really well and I can almost feel the boat under me again.
I so rarely paddle now but your accounts bring back some great memories.
I'm enjoying your other social media posts and podcasts too.
Thanks so much 👌
Thank you so much Pete for your kind words. I often wonder how much the presence of social media has altered the kayaking experience. Especially for someone like me who kayaked in a time before online sharing and now embraces it. I like to think it has enhanced my experience because I am gaining a huge amount from sharing the joys of my adventures with the wider world. All the very best, Nick
Nice one Nick
Bringing back loads of memories from this time last year. 😊
Hi Bob, thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed it.
Wow....looks like a blast. thanks for sharing.
It was one of those special days - well a few days. Thank you.
Beautiful conditions. Good timing, Nick! Well done.
Thank you very much.
Fantastic video nick, so nice to see the trip over and all perfect planning and landing
Thank you Stephen - again it shows how sea worthy the Mannta is!
Absolutely stunning thank u sharing
Thank you for watching and your kind comment. Best wishes.
@@NickRayLifeAfloat I have followed you on twitter your incredible journey. Im disabled i dont go out much.your videos are inspiration and encouragement.thank u
Hi Nick: Another wonderful video contribution! Well, initially you said having been uncertain if clipping or to show the rather lengthy version. The core of the experience is in the difficulty and long stretch of the endeavor. So myself got glued to each paddle stroke. Congratulations. With all experience you know what to do. Cheers, Andreas
Hi Andreas, thank you very much, that’s great for me to hear. best wishes to you.
Hi Nick. I could tell you were enjoying the crossing from Gigha from your expression before you spoke about it!
Thank you - I’m pleased it was that obvious. 😊
OMG. A year alone.
You are a great canoe explorer
Thank you, that's very kind of you. I think anyone can do it - just look at the journey a day at a time. Best wishes to you.
This is another one on my to do list. Looks like you had a fantastic crossing.
Thank you Marc. Let me know if you fancy company!
@@NickRayLifeAfloat I definitely will. With the weather the way it is I doubt it will be until next year now.
Amazing sound - almost like being there, especially when playback is with headphones. How you get multiple camera angles is a puzzler, though. Not enough to distract from the viewing, but a point to ponder at the back of my mind. For a less experienced person, it might be a little worrisome to be out on the wide waters. But you seem ever so content and at ease. Kudos for camera, for planning and logics, and for succeeding, too.
Thank you. The wind noise was a problem but I'm pleased you picked out the nuances. The filming was done on one camera. My GoPro Max which films in 360 degrees and hence allows me to give the impression there are multiple cameras.
Woohoo, love a downwind run
Thanks David, it was wonderful.