David Poots
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Just how far can I push the Itiwit X500?
The Itiwit X500 is well established as a touring kayak which can keep up with sea kayaks. Check out Patrik's channel at Air on the Water to see an X500 on multi-day trips. But can it cope with waves, tide streams and surf? Let's find out
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Відео

Paddling an Itiwit x500 to Gola Island
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The x500 came on holiday with me to West Donegal Ireland. I had a lovely trip past the shipwreck Bade Eddie and out to Gola, which is one of the more accessible offshore islands. This kayak is extremely capable, although I decided not to risk the exposed side of the island, which is littered with jagged reefs.
Ditch the Car & Enjoy the Journey
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The forecast stopped me from going sailing so I invented the excuse of buying a book and had a wee adventure with my folding bicycle.
Club Rolling Session
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Members of Causeway Coast Kayak Association refining their rolling technique at Portballintrae
Small Dogs and Tall Tales
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During an Atlantic storm I walked the dogs along the coast to the Giant's Causeway and exercised my right as an Irishman to talk a load of nonsense. But it is heritage nonsense, so that's OK.
Paddling the Causeway Coast with Dolphins
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Between weather fronts I paddled from Dunseverick Harbour to The Giant's Causeway when the dolphins turned up.
Irish Greenland Games 2024
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I finally made it to the Greenland Games at the Share Centre in Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. We had a great week-end of coaching in greenland rolling, Qajacs, followed by a competition. All in a spirit of fun and support. The craic was mighty.
Cycling Orra & Torr Head
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On a beautiful autumn day I took my bike over Orra and Torr Head, into Ballycastle then home. Great day out.
Portballintrae Regatta August 24
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A perfect day rowing, sailing, fishing, racing and mucking about in boats. This was the annual Regatta of Traditional Boats in Portballintrae Northern Ireland. Our fleet of Drontheims a a Foyle Punt and a Drascombe Dabber was joined by modern RS Dinghies from Coleraine Yacht Club.
Paddling the Causeway Coast after a Hard Day
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Paddling the Causeway Coast after a Hard Day
Proving my macho credentials by hunting for lunch
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Fishing for lunch with a handline from my Dagger Stratos kayak in Mulroy Bay Donegal Ireland
Exploring Burtonport and Arranmore Sound in my x500 kayak
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I love this remote area of coastline in north west Ireland and loaded my x500 kayak into the van for a two day trip.
Sailing a Scaffie to the Portstewart Red Sails Festival
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Every year the seaside town of Portstewart holds its Red Sails Festival. Red Sails because of a song imortalising the sight of sailing boats with red sails in the sunset.
Portrush Yacht Club's Wayfarers Sail to Islay
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Portrush Yacht Club's Wayfarers Sail to Islay
Paddling & Rolling in Mulroy Bay Donegal Ireland
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Paddling & Rolling in Mulroy Bay Donegal Ireland
Paddling a Cape Falcon F2 Skin on Frame Kayak to Rathlin Island
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Paddling a Cape Falcon F2 Skin on Frame Kayak to Rathlin Island
Waterfall Walk at Glenariff Ireland
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Waterfall Walk at Glenariff Ireland
sailing a Drascombe Scaffie from Ballycastle to West Light Rathlin
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sailing a Drascombe Scaffie from Ballycastle to West Light Rathlin
kayaking from Ballintoy to Ballycastle
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kayaking from Ballintoy to Ballycastle
Portrush Raft Race 2024
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Portrush Raft Race 2024
Sailing a Scaffie to The Giant's Causeway
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Sailing a Scaffie to The Giant's Causeway
Summit 2 Sea 4 MND Portballintrae to Portstewart
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Summit 2 Sea 4 MND Portballintrae to Portstewart
Paddling an Itiwit x500 on a section of exposed Irish coastline
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Paddling an Itiwit x500 on a section of exposed Irish coastline
Putting an Itiwit x500 through its paces, user review test
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Putting an Itiwit x500 through its paces, user review test
River Rat on Tour
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River Rat on Tour
A.Short Trip Through the Arches
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A.Short Trip Through the Arches
Paddling through Coleraine on the River Bann
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Paddling through Coleraine on the River Bann
Viewing the Waves after Storm Isha
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Viewing the Waves after Storm Isha
A Wee Winter Trip
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A Wee Winter Trip
A Sociable New Year's Eve Sail
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A Sociable New Year's Eve Sail

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @robhosailor
    @robhosailor 6 днів тому

    This really looks very amazing and inspiring! Thank you for the presentation. 😊

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 6 днів тому

      Any time on the water is good for the soul.

  • @THE-RIVER-RAT
    @THE-RIVER-RAT 6 днів тому

    Any roll that ends where you don't have to swim is a perfect roll. Great video again David with some nice bouncing and a bit of surfing 👍👍

  • @AirOnTheWater
    @AirOnTheWater 6 днів тому

    Really nice still shot there at the end 😎 Good to see the X500 out and about, some wave jumping and splash.. it isn't exactly fantastic for surfing but some fun rides can be had with it. 😎 Nice with the rolls again!

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 6 днів тому

      Thanks, for me this is about building confidence in a boat which looks like a lake toy and performs like a sea kayak.

  • @AndreasDietrich-c2k
    @AndreasDietrich-c2k 8 днів тому

    Cheers, I enjoyed the footage and the wonderful humor! Thanks for putting the effort and sharing, really appreciated!

  • @Merciuh
    @Merciuh 11 днів тому

    That's a beautiful paddle! Also what do you think of the small insta go camera? Have you used gopros etc to compare it to? I think the versatility of it is very tempting!

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 11 днів тому

      It's a great place to paddle The go3s is a great wee camera and very versatile, lots of mounting options and the pod as a remote is great. Gopro is slightly better for watersport because the insta pod isn't waterproof.

  • @robhosailor
    @robhosailor 11 днів тому

    Hello David, I watch your videos with interest and admiration. Kayaking and paddling have never been my choice. I was probably always too lazy to paddle and since childhood I was introduced to sailing in small dinghies and I am still faithful to it. But when I watch your videos, I feel like trying it. Your expeditions, not very epic, as you said, look so cool. For me, they are too epic. For my attempt, I imagine a light kayak in skin on frame technology in Greenland style, which I could build myself and start with short rides on calm waters along with training capsizes and returns in Eskimo style to feel more confident. This is just talk for now, because I am not at all sure if I will bring myself to it and if my coronary bypasses will allow for such excesses. Well, even if I don't, I'll still have my fun with the sailing canoe, the sailing dinghy-skiff and the rides in them in a retired style. And watching your epic expeditions! Warmest regards

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 11 днів тому

      Hello Rob, that's all very kind. I enjoy the kayaking because it's easy to launch and use the boat. As I slide into retirement my plan is to sail much more and I have been enjoying watching you sail the Goat Island Skiff. Kayaking involves similar exertion to walking, but rescues must be learned. If you have a heart condition it's probably not someting to do alone, because you can't simply drop sails and sit in the boat. Best of luck with the bypass.

    • @robhosailor
      @robhosailor 11 днів тому

      @@davidpoots8362 Thanks! My sailing on Goat Island Skiff is very un-epic - a not very large lake a few dozen km from home and most often very light winds and early reefing, when it blows a good 3 Bft. A bit more epic ;) is sailing the BETH canoe on the waters of the Bay of Puck, but also very close to the shore. It may look even better on the video, but these are very short trips to the sea and a quick return, so as not to overdo the effort. So all dreams today come down to making it happen again next season. Warmest regards

  • @jchambers1191
    @jchambers1191 14 днів тому

    Thanks for continuing to share your paddling adventures!

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 14 днів тому

      Thanks, it's fun to reflect and relive thr trips

  • @Lukas-paddelt
    @Lukas-paddelt 15 днів тому

    What a beautiful nature. I need to travel around more, to paddle in those places too. :)

  • @danerik.westerlind
    @danerik.westerlind 15 днів тому

    Gola in swedish means peach/tattla, you know like, children say, "he did that", that´s than you "gola" on somebody,, or thief/gangs do it on each other or to the police. Thanks as always for a great video!🙌

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 15 днів тому

      Gola sounds like Gold and there is a story of Spanish Gold.

  • @riseprojectgorey
    @riseprojectgorey 16 днів тому

    Haha. Was googling a Boyne Currach and my buddy Robin shows up sculling it! 😮

  • @carlneill4034
    @carlneill4034 16 днів тому

    Really enjoyed that paddle combined with the history lesson, 👍🤝

  • @orupaddler
    @orupaddler 16 днів тому

    I will have to stick this one on my list. Great video David

  • @stephenboylandroad
    @stephenboylandroad 16 днів тому

    Loving it! You must have a very accomadating wife 😂

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 16 днів тому

      It's like children, every so often she needs a break

  • @AirOnTheWater
    @AirOnTheWater 16 днів тому

    I hereby solemnly promise not to tell anyone about the non-emergency use of emergency chocolate that may or may not have occurred. My lips are sealed!

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 16 днів тому

      If only I could post Ice-cream to pay for your silence

    • @AirOnTheWater
      @AirOnTheWater 16 днів тому

      @davidpoots8362 I will hold you to that on any future visit to Northern Ireland!

  • @AirOnTheWater
    @AirOnTheWater 16 днів тому

    Very interesting video! Special feature with the shipwreck, but sorry to hear about the kayaker. It's serious out there and good point about the tides/currents etc, might be something one doesn't expect if not read up on. Reassuring to hear about your safety gear, the VHF radio, the PLB, the flares, the ability to shelter in a pinch, but what calmed me down was that you had emergency chocolate along. All the other gear pales in importance next to that!

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 16 днів тому

      with that chocolate I could have survived for up to an hour before being rescued

    • @AirOnTheWater
      @AirOnTheWater 16 днів тому

      @davidpoots8362 That should work. Rescuers will be motivated to move very quickly to the scene if they hear there's chocolate...

  • @THE-RIVER-RAT
    @THE-RIVER-RAT 16 днів тому

    Great video David 👍 However, sad to hear about the kayaker, but goes to show you should always have the right gear with you, as you did. Also, this video shows just how quickly the water can change. Great paddle with some beautiful views, and sneaky snacks. Muppet lol 👍👍

  • @THE-RIVER-RAT
    @THE-RIVER-RAT 26 днів тому

    You're such a big kid yeah on the hill lol. Great little adventure David, and that bike looked cool 👍 So has my book reached that shop Hehe.

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 26 днів тому

      Do you know I went all that way and your book had sold out, lucky I already have a copy.

    • @THE-RIVER-RAT
      @THE-RIVER-RAT 26 днів тому

      @davidpoots8362 lol l wish. I'm working on another for Christmas. But this time it's some kayak poems.

  • @danerik.westerlind
    @danerik.westerlind 26 днів тому

    I loved to see this vlog. So much things that are the same and some that are different to Sweden. Thanks for showing me around!😍🙌🤗

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 26 днів тому

      Thanks, yes similar in many ways, but wet & windy instead of cold. The trick is to keep enjoying what you have.

    • @danerik.westerlind
      @danerik.westerlind 26 днів тому

      @ yes, that is so true!

  • @AirOnTheWater
    @AirOnTheWater 27 днів тому

    Nice! I was considering a folding bike at one point to combine with a small inflatable kayak and vary biking / paddling across lakes during trips in larger forestal areas, but never got around to it. Good to see you found your train of thought there in all cases!

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 27 днів тому

      The x500 is too big but a packraft and folding bike could be fun.

    • @AirOnTheWater
      @AirOnTheWater 27 днів тому

      @davidpoots8362 Yes, that was my thought! 😎

  • @stephenboylandroad
    @stephenboylandroad 27 днів тому

    Loving the ballyboyland views from the train!

  • @mrnobodieswildcampingadventure
    @mrnobodieswildcampingadventure Місяць тому

    Really enjoyed that David. Thankyou for making my morning enjoyable with that little adventure. Liked and Subscribed

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 Місяць тому

      Thanks, although I must confess I'm glad I didn't camp on the islands

  • @AirOnTheWater
    @AirOnTheWater Місяць тому

    Haha, double tow! Great vistas, nice to see the Causeway 😎

  • @robp4037
    @robp4037 Місяць тому

    Good to see this kayak being used in a range of moves. I'm keen to find something that will pack down into a small yacht but want something sea worthy and fun, as a seasoned sea paddler. At 6'5 I may be on the edge of height for it but keen to try it, and hopeful. Some great tips in this thanks.

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 Місяць тому

      It's a great wee kayak and very capable, but prone to leaks. It probably wouldn't suit a very tall person. Maybe the Pakayak?

  • @AirOnTheWater
    @AirOnTheWater Місяць тому

    Finally some rock & roll!

  • @THE-RIVER-RAT
    @THE-RIVER-RAT Місяць тому

    Nose plugs so no infection this time David !

  • @danerik.westerlind
    @danerik.westerlind Місяць тому

    That was a new story about a gigant never heard it and love it!😍 Thanks for showing me the around, hard to know what is most beautiful, from water or walking but both are really beautiful and so much energy in your dogs!!!🙌🙏🤗

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 Місяць тому

      Thanks, I like the variety, so many ways to enjoy outdoors

    • @danerik.westerlind
      @danerik.westerlind Місяць тому

      @@davidpoots8362 I also like the variety of different outdoor activities and sometimes weather push us to do other outdoor things than just paddle.

  • @THE-RIVER-RAT
    @THE-RIVER-RAT Місяць тому

    That's not taking the dogs for a walk that's, the dogs taking you for a run Hahaha 🐶🐶 Fun video David 👍 Loved the story about the giant pretending to be a baby. OR IS IT A STORY ???

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 Місяць тому

      Thanks, there's nothing like being taken for a drag to spice up my day

  • @AirOnTheWater
    @AirOnTheWater Місяць тому

    Amazing locations, and awesome with the dolphins! Paddling with dolphins is still a bucket list item of mine (as is visiting the Giant's Causeway - I was scheduled to go to northern Ireland a previous year and became ill, so no travel or paddling, otherwise I would have gotten in touch with you).

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 Місяць тому

      Dolphins turn up here quite often and I never grow tired of them. I hope you can visit, there's a lot to show you.

    • @AirOnTheWater
      @AirOnTheWater Місяць тому

      @@davidpoots8362 Would be awesome! Hopefully a project for the next year or the year after that! I've paddled a Dolphin model kayak but that doesn't quite compare.

  • @ericjscott9908
    @ericjscott9908 Місяць тому

    lovely watching you go for a paddle, new subsriber, thanks for doing what you you do ...

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 Місяць тому

      Thanks glad you enjoy coming along for the ride

  • @danerik.westerlind
    @danerik.westerlind Місяць тому

    Thanks for showing the beautiful columns and amazing with the dolphins!!🙌

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 Місяць тому

      What we see from kayaks is amazing. No eagles here, but lots of seabirds, seals & dolphins

  • @orupaddler
    @orupaddler Місяць тому

    Love it David. Very cool

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 Місяць тому

      I can't help getting excited when Dolphins turn up

    • @orupaddler
      @orupaddler Місяць тому

      @@davidpoots8362 I'm the same. Puffins too

  • @robhosailor
    @robhosailor Місяць тому

    It really looks like great paddle cruising and a beautiful encounter with dolphins and passing through narrow straits. And here's my general observation: here, in the Baltic Sea, there are no tides and I have no experience with them, and there, there have always been tides and I have the impression that you treat them organically and use them in your sea trips. Isn't that right? Regards 😀

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 Місяць тому

      Thanks. Yes even weak 2knot tides stop ant progress so trips are planned to go with the flow. It's fun when I get it right.

  • @THE-RIVER-RAT
    @THE-RIVER-RAT Місяць тому

    I was already too watch this last night made myself a coffee put my feet up, turned the TV on and then found out it was private. Hehe Great video David 👍 so lovely to see the dolphins.

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 Місяць тому

      Sorry about that I messed up the upload. Dolphins always make my day

    • @THE-RIVER-RAT
      @THE-RIVER-RAT Місяць тому

      @@davidpoots8362 last time I saw dolphins in the wild I was swimming in the sea along the East Coast and one came right near me I was about 16 years of age and I don't mind telling you it's scared the hell out of me for a moment. But since then I have never seen one in the wild whilst I have been on or in the water.

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 Місяць тому

      I see them quite often, usually when the sea is flat.

    • @THE-RIVER-RAT
      @THE-RIVER-RAT Місяць тому

      Lucky sod 😂

  • @danerik.westerlind
    @danerik.westerlind Місяць тому

    You did really well and congratulations for the good results!🙌 Looks so good when you do the rolls🤗

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 Місяць тому

      Thanks, the experts have me motivated to earn more

  • @THE-RIVER-RAT
    @THE-RIVER-RAT Місяць тому

    HI David, Wow what a great fun event. Looks like you all had a great time.

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 Місяць тому

      Loads of fun and some serious learning, but mostly fun

  • @AirOnTheWater
    @AirOnTheWater Місяць тому

    What is this sorcery, moving forward at such speed without even using a paddle?

  • @danerik.westerlind
    @danerik.westerlind 2 місяці тому

    Not something for me to do unless it's an ebike. Agree it was epic, I really enjoyed the view, so beautiful, thanks for sharing not only your life as a waterman but also when doing exercise with the bike!😍

  • @stephenboylandroad
    @stephenboylandroad 2 місяці тому

    looks like a good day for a hill stage and coastal cycle! beats my work commute cycle though it was in the lows thirties degreesC yesterday

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 2 місяці тому

      I'm trying to keep up with the trekking crew

  • @danerik.westerlind
    @danerik.westerlind 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for an excellent video, I appreciate your videos a lot!😍

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 2 місяці тому

      Thanks, I enjoy the contrast with your activities in Sweden

    • @danerik.westerlind
      @danerik.westerlind 2 місяці тому

      @@davidpoots8362 yea maybe it’s because of that I also like your but you are also good in making the videos!😍

  • @AirOnTheWater
    @AirOnTheWater 2 місяці тому

    Nice! By the way, congrats on apparently just passing 555 subscribers - this number is a bit concerning for kayakers or boaters as it's pronounced in Spanish close to "sink-o, sink-o, sink-o"...

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 2 місяці тому

      Makes sense there are Spanish Armada wrecks all along this shore

    • @AirOnTheWater
      @AirOnTheWater 2 місяці тому

      @@davidpoots8362 Ah, that confirms it then!

  • @vincent7520
    @vincent7520 2 місяці тому

    Evolution scientists are still looking for the specific gene poole good old British sailors come from… but they will find. It exists. Thank you so much for sharing this experience. And please note these sailors come from all denominations, educations and age!!!! Congrats

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 2 місяці тому

      Thanks, the team just shared a love of the sea and worked together

  • @lincolndave1966able
    @lincolndave1966able 2 місяці тому

    Due to storage space restrictions both at home and with my vehicle (campervan with solar, roof vents, wifi ariel etc, not to mention it's over 8ft high), I have concluded that this kayak would be the best compromise/solution. It's currently out of stock at decathlon as the V3 has now been released. It's good to see an experienced person such as yourself put it through its paces and that you were impressed. I think your level of experience counters some of the issues other reviewers seem to report negatively about ie, stability and rolling ability. I'm guessing if those reviewers were more skilled, the issues they report wouldn't be issues. On the strength of your review I will pull the trigger on this kayak just as soon as decathlon restock, presumably with the V3 version. Cheers.

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 2 місяці тому

      Thanks, that's exactly why I bought one BUT do be prepared to patch leaks as they will happen. Despite that it's a great wee kayak.

  • @philip-ur3qj
    @philip-ur3qj 2 місяці тому

    Superb camera work of the water below gunwales . Who is the sail maker if you don't mind me inquiring ?

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 2 місяці тому

      Thanks, that's very kind. They are standard Jekyll's sails but I added a second reefing line to the mainsail.

  • @lewismartin4306
    @lewismartin4306 2 місяці тому

    One wife and one girlfriend is the perfect number

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 2 місяці тому

      Not at my age the heart can't take it

  • @robhosailor
    @robhosailor 2 місяці тому

    I love these events and boats! ❤

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 2 місяці тому

      It was a perfect combination of the community coming together to play with the boats

  • @THE-RIVER-RAT
    @THE-RIVER-RAT 2 місяці тому

    Hell of a day at Sea captain. You all had a crazy day But a fun one. Great video David 👍

  • @managherroad
    @managherroad 2 місяці тому

    " there is nothing, absolutely nothing, half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.” A grand day for sure. Thanks for sharing!

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 2 місяці тому

      So true, if only I could do it every day

  • @RichardOates77
    @RichardOates77 2 місяці тому

    I sailed Wayfarer 247 from Oban to Colonsay and Skye 45 years ago, this brought back some happy memories, great video.

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 2 місяці тому

      And they are still great boats, glad it reminded you of fun times.

  • @danerik.westerlind
    @danerik.westerlind 2 місяці тому

    That was a great reward after all garden work and I loved the history about the ship!🤗

  • @THE-RIVER-RAT
    @THE-RIVER-RAT 2 місяці тому

    Grab the antibiotics😮