SKOMER or BUST - Part 1 eKayaking the North Coast of Isla Fabulosa
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ต.ค. 2024
- I have been wanting to kayak to the island of Skomer for around three years, since I first started coastal kayaking.
I kayaked from Martin's Haven across Jack Sound to the North Coast of Skomer.
Of course, I have read about Jack Sound, and was aware of it's dangers...but the allure of Skomer and it's Puffin (and other sea-bird) colonies was too great.
I visited the island 40 years ago, on a day's outing on the island. Now it was the time for the view from the sea, which I knew would be far more spectacular.
(This idea was cemented by my experience at Old Harry Rocks in Dorset).
It certainly was more spectacular, as this video will show.
Unfortunately, the most spectacular footage was mostly on the phone camera** that I always have mounted at the front of my kayak. I say unfortunately, as it was consumed by Jack and his Sound!
(See Part 2 to find out what happened, COMING SOON!).
I ALMOST GET DRAGGED SOUTHWARDS AT THE FAR NORTH-WESTERN END, IN BETWEEN THE ISLAND AND THE LARGE ROCK THERE. THIS GAVE ME A QUICK PEAK AT THE MAGNIFICENT WEST SIDE OF SKOMER...enticing!
I AM IN AWE OF THE FABULOUS ISLAND (AND IT'S BREEDING COLONIES OF SEA-BIRDS), THAT I AM, AT LAST, KAYAKING (AT LEAST PART OF THE WAY) AROUND.
**Phone cameras are not restricted to an ultra-wide lens as action cameras are, resulting in being able to get a considerably more close-up, intimate and impactful image..though of course, not when a wide angle shot is wanted!
PS. The large blue bag in front of me resting on the left side of the Kayak contains my DSLR with 150-600mm lens. This is what I took the photos (at the end of this video) with.
My sincere gratitude at being able to use the beautiful music that has enhanced the video so much.
Looking forward to part 2
Absolutely beautiful Pete - gorgeous production with those exquisite Puffins taking the Oscar 😅
@@sallyannwatson9643 Thank you so much for your appreciation. The gorgeous craggy coast of the island and it's bird colonies are why I call it Isla Fabulosa.
The Puffins are indeed so special, and cute.
Part 2 will be out soon. Expect something completely different!
Awesome, glad you managed to safely paddle some of Skomer. Amazing photos as always. Loved the bird photos too, Puffins are such amazing birds. The currents on the far side of the island looked strong, presume the tide was going out and running Southwards?
@@TheKayakCrew Many thanks for the compliments.
Yes, the flow was Southwards.
I will never forget that trip, or the island. Getting up close to both the island and it's bird colonies is quite an experience, more so if you are a bird-lover like I am, I suppose.
The tour on the sunny day two days later, comparatively far away from the island, totally lacked the drama and magnificence of the place. I like the sun, but the grey, slightly foreboding skies, with hints of blue sky and sun, suited the island by adding more drama, imo.
Part 2 will be up by this evening, hopefully.
@@PersistentPete52 it certainly sounds like a memorable paddling experience. Look forward to seeing Part 2