Adventure Now Season 5, Episode 2. What if everything is nothing and nothing is everything?

Hello and welcome to the 2nd episode of the 5th season of Adventure Now!
In this episode we pick the anchor up from the muddy bottom of Horseshoe Bay and head for the Sound of Mull. However, due to not having any favorable wind to blow us north we change our minds, hearts and direction and aim for Fort William and the Caledonian Canal.
That evening we drop the anchor near the entrance of the canal and go exploring two shipwrecks on the nearby shore. On the hull of one of the wrecked boats we find the artwork of a kindred spirit searching for the meaning of life!
The following day we commence our 7 day transit and enjoy the first day of the passage alongside SY Gandalf 6 as we climb together up Neptune's Staircase bathed in sunshine, despite the high odds of rain in this part of the UK.
We are very grateful to each and everyone for watching our adventures aboard sailing vessel Altor of Down, a Moody 44, our floating home, pride and joy.
Filmed in 2024 using a Panasonic Lumix FZ1000, a Samsung Galaxy S10, a Rhode microphone and edited with iMovie.
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Music from Epidemic Sound
Video posted from an island called Rossøy on the west coast of Norway, on the 17th of June 2024
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[@brownh66]

Your posts, the commentary the style and the overall editing makes for wonderful viewing. Thanks!

[@AdventureNow]

Ah, thank you very much. We are very pleased that you enjoyed it. All the best to you. Asha & Mark

[@mikehurley5052]

Brilliant, again.

[@chris-yale]

👍

[@caitrionabrady9698]

Lovely episode, well done, you two. ❤ looking forward to seeing Norway.

[@RichieKeane]

Lovely film, safe trip. that old trawler is in a million photos and portraits and selfies and lives on in thousands of visitors memories. It sone of my screen savers! Good call on the canal.. Great pubs along the way. Fancy retiring early and taking a job on the canal and live on the boat in summer and a cottage in winter!

[@AdventureNow]

Thank you Richie. That trawler certainly draws a crowd. So she's not at the end then. She's on her photographic swan song and doesn't appear to be going anywhere soon! All the best to you. Asha & Mark

[@123boat]

My neighbour is going to be pleased because he is involved with Wetwheels charity. Nice shout out for a worthwhile cause. Loved the video 👏👏⚓️

[@AdventureNow]

Ah, thank you. Yes, what a charity! Hope you are well. Asha & Mark

[@123boat]

@@AdventureNow Just to see the faces of the handicap kids when they are out makes you realise what a great charity it is. I’m fine thanks. Looking forward to seeing more of the Caledonian Canal 👍⚓️

[@sailingaphrodite4189]

Another cracking video, not that I am bias I went to school, about a mile from the Corpach Sea Lock.
Looking forward to this seasons adventures.
Sandy
XXx

[@AdventureNow]

Hello Sandy. Thank you. We met a retired English teacher when we were in Corpach. He was quite the character, in full Scottish attire! Full of joy, stories of mountain climbs and poetry recital. He was proud of his Scottish / Dutch heritage and a real pleasure to meet. Maybe he taught you? His surname was Leinie, or something. Very nice guy.
All the best to you.
Asah & Mark xx

[@sailingpolaris]

Another great episode guys, well filmed and narrated as ever! ❤

[@sailingsheriff3349]

Having had two very near death experiences I can honestly say I only remember the peace and quiet with all pain removed temporarily until I came to. Loved the Caledonian canal. Maggie and I navigated that with two dogs in our Leisure 17 one of the best trips we had although we did get knocked down in Lock Ness. Two dogs ended up on the inside roof of the cabin fortunately only temporarily. Enjoy.

[@craigsimpson3186]

Well done guys, you are seeing amazing places. I've been to it all but not in a boat yet. Keep up the good work.

[@CruisingNell]

Lovely episode guys. Thanks as always, Chris, Diesel and Sophie

[@AdventureNow]

Cheers Chris. Thank you for watching and getting in touch. Hope your season is going well. Asha & Mark

[@CruisingNell]

@@AdventureNow yes all good. Will be following in your wake next season, aboard Nell

[@keithscrivener2743]

Just discovered your channel. Love the scenery and the delivery of the commentary, add in that spiritual dimension ,what can I say. Can't wait for the next post keep up the great work.

[@andybrands1883]

I have been on the Corran Ferry twice i boarded a nieve young boy bound for Strontian in my VW Jetta and left 3 days later a man !!! Thank you very much Miss Brown or whatever you may be called now X
I know you guys are off doing your summer thing Mark but we are always looking for Skippers and 1st mates on our Beneteau 46 able2sail out of Inverkip taking disabled people out on her for day sails i get a massive kick out volunteering look us up if youve time and also if your Fairlie or Largs give me a shout if you need a hand with Altor over the winter.....Andy Out

[@AdventureNow]

Hello Andy. Thanks for getting in touch. I'm sure Miss Brown hasn't forgotten you either!!!!😁😁😁😁😁😁😁
We've seen able2sail out and about. What a great thing to be a part of and fair play to you. It's great to spread the love of the water to all isn't it. Thank you also for your kind offer. Hopefully we will meet up when we are back in Largs later this year. All the best to you. Asha & Mark

[@andybrands1883]

@@AdventureNow Thanks guys a fair wind from the rear and hope Norways being good xxx

[@andybrands1883]

@@AdventureNow Had a couple of handicapped adults out this morning then a couple of ex para amputees out this afternoon Jeez you have to be more flexible than Olga Corbett Ron. Hope your having fun in NOrway im off to Greece for some drinking snorkelling and a wee bit of sailing next week !! Hope all is well. Andy out X

[@DaveJohnEllis]

Lovely as always - it's going to be a good season. New Camera?

[@AdventureNow]

Hello Dave. Thank you. No, a broken camera we think. The stabilizer seems to be off but we've noticed and changed it! Thanks for watching and hope you are well. Asha & Mark 😀

[@jjrevelry7913]

Great relaxing film as ever! If you are heading across the North Sea from Inverness then what about the Baltic instead of the West coast of Norway? We did Denmark from Inverness some years ago and loved the east of Denmark including Copenhagen and then the Baltic!

[@AdventureNow]

Hello and thank you. Wed love to go in the Baltic and I think it would be good to sail to Asha's homeland at some point so it's definitely on the radar. Hope you are well. Asha & Mark