This video illustrates my first sea going adventure of 2024, going round the Islands of Easdale and Seil. It was a bitter cold day at the start of January, but bright sun and calm waters made it very enjoyable
Love seeing these films, it's a great pity the no camera in the world that gives us the same as the human eye view, been up here 4 days now and seeing the Mountains up close is fantastic. Thx again Donny for taking the time to film your adventures.
Thahks terence.. and I also saw your comment of Falls of Lora video..it was a very high tide that weekend so you saw it in good form. My bigger boat is still stored for the winter and I wouldnt go near it on a "black" tide day with the wee F Rib and 6HP 😲Shame the weather was not a bit better for you though
Ah, Donny...you've done it again! Stirred up my memories of my early years cruising the West Coast. I've been through Cuan Sound many times, and walked over the Bridge Over The Atlantic a few times too. One time, many, many years ago, while cruising in company with another yachet, we anchored in Puilladobhrain on a grey day, and there were a dozen yachts there that day. A group of us walked over to Clachan Seil intending to have afternoon tea in the hotel, to find on arrival that a wedding reception was on the go there. About to turn back, we were hailed by the groom, who insisted we join the party, and folks shuffled seats to find space for our party of 6. Moments later, a lady appeared from the kitchen area and called out to the assembled horde "Now, who's for tea?" pause for a count of hands...and a few seconds later "and who's for coffee?"...pause... "aye, the teas have it!" Thus, tea we had! I loved the simplicity of those years...no marinas, you had to anchor, ( a bit of a lost art, methinks), and going ashore always meant taking the water carriers to fill up at a stream or well following the instructions in the CCC handbook. One more anecdote...in Tobermory one time I went ashore with my Mum for some shopping. It was early July and the season of the Ayrshire potatoes, then considered sublime eaten with a knob of butter. In the Co-op she asked for some potatoes which were duly placed in a brown paper bag (no single use plastics in those days!). Mum asked the chap "Are they Ayrshires?" "Ocht, no" he replied..."Ayrshire's a long way from here!" Mum then enquired "Oh, so where are they from?" He replied... "Cyprus!" Sorry to ramble again, Donny! Thanks for another amazing video and fabulous drone footage showing the area so beautifuuly and as I have never seen it before.
Thanks for your memories Colin ..I was an Ayrshire lad so know my tatties too. My father used to tell my mother ..dont get them Cyprus ones ..they fertilise the fields with human manure to get rid of it and to make the tatties grow 😲
Hello Donny, and well done with another cracking video. Pleased you done this journey because when I took wor lass and dog for a boat ride to Easdale, she spotted the Bridge and asked if we could go that way, but the tide wasn't near high tide so we left it alone and continued to Easdale. That's where the dog decided to eat part of a jellyfish. We left straight away and got him to the vets. What a day. Really enjoyed watching. Atb Steve 👍
Great video and beautiful scenery - and your drone shots are definitely getting better and better! I also enjoyed the animated dot showing the route in the beginning, nice touch! Greetings from a fellow inflatable boater from Hungary (huge fan of your videos btw, thank you for making them!)
Last June I had the pleasure of a couple of pints sat outside the Tigh An Truish. From there I gazed wishing I had my sib. A beautiful spot. Lovey video Donny 👏
Yup 123boat ..its a lovely area ..Im just as happy with a Guinness out a tin while admiring the views than pay a pub big money for the same effect ..but thats just me 😀
It was great being out Harry ..only managed 3 days out so far this year..which is a record as Im usually out a lot more even over winter ..its poor weather or age thats keeping me ashore.. cant decide which :-D
Well done yet again. Lovely scenery and you are so lucky to be enjoy the calm waters whilst they are there. You must get a job with the Scottish Tourist Board.....your videos are excellent.
That was marvellous, I've been there myself Donny. My only dissapointment is that you didn't stop off at Tigh an Truish, in order to change ! Maybe it's just as well. Thanks for posting.
I might have lost my way stopping too long there ashley ..a tin of brewdog by the boat would do my wallet much better ..but not on such a cold day.. or I might end up with wet legs 😲
Lol..yup..Im getting music ready for Easdale Rib Rendezvous video Libertas ..and it was a lovely but cold January day ..wish more days were as nice though..lots of wind and rain since 😲
Hi Donny. Your drone seems to be like a border collie, never gets enough exercise! I have been lucky enough to do some rib adventures around Arisaig skerries and learnt from your videos…a lot. Also have to admire how you plan and work with tide and wind, lots of tides there, like Cuban, and very interesting over falls etc. Just about to watch your latest vid. Thanks.
Great to see a new video from you Donny. I will look forward to watching it over the weekend. The first of many from you for 2024 hopefully! All the best...
Lovely drone footage Mr W. I have registered for this year's Easdale Rib rendezvous, as you have inspired me to come take a look at your playground. Are you going this year? It would be great to say hello. All the best for the Season.
I should be there Fastasfox..as I have been invided to make the video of the event again. I should be easy to stop too..the old git with the camera and in the black Ribcraft with 300hp called Sula ..hope to see you there 😀
Yup Erick its the DJI mini 4 pro that I have now.. means I can fly most places as its less than 250gram. Im happy with the camera results too..as you can see from the videos
great video as always Donny, Just wondering would you of got under the Atlantic bridge with the Gunnard? Been there a few time thought of you every time because I've seen you in a few video's there. On your first take off in this video you show properly the smoking area of the pub therewith great views and great atmosphere at night time really warm and friendly. Ray K UK YNWA.
Yup..at high tide its ok Ray ..even in the gurnard ..or a bigger RIB if its not a neep tide..but miss the tide and its stuck. Shallowest are is the northern entrance ..so get past it and you are ok ..unless you stop in the pub..and get caught on falling tide 😀
