Wales in May - Sea Kayaking

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  • @thewelshexplorer101
    @thewelshexplorer101 2 місяці тому +2

    Frank..... Any updates???

  • @Speeds98
    @Speeds98 10 днів тому

    Love your Videos frank. I have been off the water for the last 2 years. Planning on getting back out more this year. Hopefully see you back soon, your videos really inspired me to get out on my boat more.

  • @theleg0817
    @theleg0817 4 роки тому +7

    i can not understand why this man does not have a 100k + subscribers. i hope to see you back making more videos one day

  • @THETRUTH6051
    @THETRUTH6051 5 років тому +9

    Hi Frank, are you still making videos? Loved to see new ones but you don't seem to have done any for some time. I hope everything is OK with your good self?

    • @jnlaf
      @jnlaf 3 роки тому

      @Ayaan Miguel You're right normal honest human DON"T CARE..

    • @Glyn69
      @Glyn69 2 роки тому

      Was thinking whats happened to him

  • @man.bike.camp.4409
    @man.bike.camp.4409 Рік тому +1

    Are any new videos coming? Be good to see you redoing Donegal as a 10-year anniversary.

  • @brandonkennedy5848
    @brandonkennedy5848 Рік тому +4

    Frank please start uploading I’m 27 years old and used to sit for hours watching your vids they are so calm miss you man

  • @Lorax_Tribe
    @Lorax_Tribe 4 роки тому +5

    Hey Frank, like all these other guys I've watched and liked all your videos, then I got a kayak and I'm paddling these lakes in Colorado, going way out and having lunch on a distant shore. I like that you're not filming professionally, you're filming like a guy who is out having fun. It is infectious and ultimately contagious. Thanks, buddy.

  • @welshkayaker4472
    @welshkayaker4472 3 роки тому +3

    Hey Frank. Just checking your doing ok. You are always in my thoughts. Take care mate.

  • @kerrycrellin6971
    @kerrycrellin6971 5 років тому +1

    It's Carn Llidi. A lovely walk to the top from Whitesands car park, up the road past the camp site and then a track to the top and back down the other side ending up on St David's head/ Penmaen Dewi and back via Porthmelgan. I remember a wild day when my wife and I ventured out from Porthgain and discretion prevailed - and there was your van with kayak on top! Back there next weekend.

    • @GBPaddling
      @GBPaddling  5 років тому

      Carn Llidi is almost a portmanteau of Lidl and Aldi? No wonder I got confused!!!. You should have called in, and I would have made you a brew with my Lidl teabags, ha ha. Try them, they really are something else...Knightsbridge Gold, better than PG, Tetleys all them........even Yorkshire Tea, and that's gradely!!!

  • @billkershaw2407
    @billkershaw2407 3 роки тому +4

    Frank…just read some of the comments on here about your losses. Terribly sorry. I wondered why we haven’t seen any of your excellent videos, I’ve been following them since about 2012. I hope things get better for you soon buddy and we see you back on here again, I for one miss your vids and SOH! All the best, Bill.

  • @seanc1385
    @seanc1385 5 років тому

    12:36 Beautiful South - Dream a Little Dream? Nice to see another video Frank. Shame about the cold. Thanks for sharing.

    • @GBPaddling
      @GBPaddling  5 років тому

      That is amazing...........when doing the video, I listened to that many times over trying to wonder what the hell I was singing, ha ha. I make stuff up all the time, and sing famous songs, and mix them up, use my own words etc. I would never have got that, just like a Doctor trying to read his own writing?

  • @MsDeepblue2
    @MsDeepblue2 5 років тому +1

    Ah shame the weather wasn't with you for the end of your trip. We love Porthgain - had a few paddles in & out of there!

    • @GBPaddling
      @GBPaddling  5 років тому

      I'd had 2 very excellent paddles out, and was still full of a cold, so I was more than happy with what I'd had. Coincidentally, just getting over another stinking headcold that coincided with this fantastic weather we've just had!!! The better the weather got the more my head split, and now it's gone shite again, I'm feeling much better.

  • @duncle1253
    @duncle1253 5 років тому +2

    Miss you bud loves your content hope to see a new one soon

  • @slabbyrider8665
    @slabbyrider8665 4 роки тому +1

    An actual naturally formed face in the rocks on the left @8:02 that's just nuts. Like a commissioned art piece visible to only a few. Amazing.
    Looking again it looks like Jimmy hill
    It's now called Jimmy hills gully of death. 😉😁

  • @mitsi_overland_adventures2691
    @mitsi_overland_adventures2691 2 роки тому +1

    Come back frank. We miss the adventures dude

  • @bikeboats6616
    @bikeboats6616 3 роки тому +2

    Hi Frank, I don't normally write things like this but just wanted to say so sorry for your loss, I've been a fan of yours for several years, and have so many questions to ask you but now is not the time, wishing you and your family all the best for the future.

  • @laurahomans1197
    @laurahomans1197 4 роки тому +1

    Your vids inspired us to get 2 sea kayaks. First big sea session to the witches cauldron this month after a lot of practice on the rivers and canals. We gave you a mention in our vid on my channel. Thanks so much for all the vids, really inspiring. Wishing you all the best.

  • @iviewthetube
    @iviewthetube 5 років тому +1

    @24:56 Frank, you are incredibly lucky. The nice thing about sea kayaking is occasionally camping the night at prime real estate like that.

    • @GRPLiningServices
      @GRPLiningServices 5 років тому +2

      Next year or the year after it will all be taken away. They simply can't allow scum like us to have something nice for free.

    • @iviewthetube
      @iviewthetube 5 років тому

      @@GRPLiningServices Where I live there are gorgeous Marine Trail Campsites. The fees are nominal: www.bcmarinetrails.org/bc-map
      www.wwta.org/cascadia-marine-trail-map/

  • @ianbarrett458
    @ianbarrett458 5 років тому +1

    G'day Frank. I have only recently discovered your fantastic kayaking videos... great photograpgy, great commentary, great music, great scenery. Thanks for you efforts. Although the coastal scenery around here is not spectacular like your cave coasts in the UK you have inspired me to start recording my modest kayak outings. And I was wondering what cameras you use with such great effect. Thanks again from Aus. And I am looking forward to seeing your next uploads!!

  • @lilarchdigital
    @lilarchdigital 2 роки тому

    Hi Frank, Love your videos actually had the priviledge of meeting you yesterday while me and my friend where fishing. You took a fantastic photo of us with the sunset in the background. You will need to send it to us was a cracker

    • @GBPaddling
      @GBPaddling  2 роки тому +1

      Hey hey, good stuff, that was a fabulous evening, did you catch anything though?

  • @WHUFC71
    @WHUFC71 3 роки тому +1

    Where have you gone? Is 2021 and I still can't find you you?

  • @WHUFC71
    @WHUFC71 3 роки тому +1

    @GBPaddling Hello I hope you are well Frank?

  • @PaulAnthony-rj7hi
    @PaulAnthony-rj7hi 4 місяці тому

    Hello Frank. Hope you are keeping well. What are you doing these days? Miss your videos so much. Best regards to Matt when you speak with him. Paul (Cadiz, Spain)

  • @welshkayaker4472
    @welshkayaker4472 4 роки тому +1

    Hi Frank. Hope you are well. Any chance of a upload soon. Or have you given up with UA-cam

    • @GBPaddling
      @GBPaddling  3 роки тому

      Hi Mate, I'm not done with UA-cam, but I'm just biding my time at the moment. Every time I go into my files I see all the pictures of Wendy and how life was up until that fateful day, and I'll be honest with you, it is too much to bear at the moment. I'm sure I will 'Get back on the horse' as it were, just not sure when. Now is actually the perfect time, you may have just nudged me in the right direction. God bless you and I hope you're keeping well, I have not been myself, always been a good boy never fancied being in prison and yet here we all are through no fault of our own. I despair, I really do.

  • @1stevoo
    @1stevoo 3 роки тому

    big chap you and Jesus gave me inspiration a few year back to get into paddling have you hung up the paddle if no get the vids posted best going about really enjoy them,hope yer well 👍

  • @carlhoward6009
    @carlhoward6009 2 роки тому

    Desperate to join you, desperate to get on the sea. There are only so many times I can go round Southport Marine Lake islands. Just wish I had some way in getting in touch?

  • @robinengland5799
    @robinengland5799 5 років тому

    Another great video Frank! Wales is awesome!! Like your cooking setup!

    • @GBPaddling
      @GBPaddling  5 років тому +1

      That curry was a bit ropey, ha ha. Some of those canned curries are really quite good though considering. Always better to put a little extra in though to make sure, cheers Robin.

  • @lynnB3159
    @lynnB3159 3 роки тому

    This deserves way more views .

  • @wanderingsouluk6110
    @wanderingsouluk6110 3 роки тому

    Hi Frank, Just checking in to say hello, I haven't forgot about you and hope you are okay. I still touch on your old vids, watching one right now and I often think about you and wonder how you are doing. All the best! Cat :)

  • @wanderingsouluk6110
    @wanderingsouluk6110 5 років тому +3

    Missing your vids Frank. Hope you are OK 😊👍

    • @GBPaddling
      @GBPaddling  5 років тому +11

      Yeah Cat, I'm ok, got 2 more funerals to attend tomorrow and Friday, never known a year like it. I'll be back shortly, my hard drive is chock full, and needs sorting......got about 30 videos to upload now, and loads of music I need to record to accompany them all. I promise it will be good, got some real good stuff to do, and Winter is coming and I should have plenty enough time to do it all. Thanks for the concern, many friends have helped me through the worst time in my life, and UA-camrs have been wonderful also. There are SO many wonderful people out there.

    • @wanderingsouluk6110
      @wanderingsouluk6110 5 років тому +1

      @@GBPaddling oh so sorry you have been through the mill, we understand having a loss recently ourselves. So glad to know you are going to be uploading more videos, daft as it seems my partner and I love to relax and watch your videos, you make us laugh and keep us entertained with your travels, your videos are our fave on UA-cam and we look forward to seeing new footage. All the best for now and take care Frank :)

  • @PaulAnthony-rj7hi
    @PaulAnthony-rj7hi 2 роки тому

    Hi Frank. I have been trying to find out for ages why you "disappeared" and have just come across the threads below. I am so sorry to hear both your news and that of Matt. Missing you guys so much but fully understand. Hopefully you will recover the will to get out on the water soon. Best. Paul (Spain)

  • @terrywalker6910
    @terrywalker6910 5 років тому +1

    Hi Frank another couple of great video's thanks , a quick question do you still use the homemade ladder rack and is it a good option to get the boat on the high Van roof ?

    • @GBPaddling
      @GBPaddling  5 років тому +1

      Yes indeedy, wouldn't be without it. That and a sturdy kayak trolley are essentials in the whole kayaking shebang!!! The ladder rack would definitely work, but you will need a longer ladder depending on how high your roof is? But you could extend the length of the ladder with an additional section that quick releases and gets stored separately, if you catch my drift?

  • @stukyu
    @stukyu 4 роки тому

    Hey Frank missing your paddling adventures mate. Hope you are well.

    • @stukyu
      @stukyu 4 роки тому

      Oh dear just read further down comments. Really sorry for your loss and Matt's too. Hope you have the strength to carry on, I'm sure your beloved Mrs would want you to continue with what you are passionate about. Take Care Pal

    • @GBPaddling
      @GBPaddling  4 роки тому +3

      Thanks mate, we're ok, just been out at the weekend, 1st time in 12months for me....😪 Matt's uploaded some of the footage already.......GRP Lining Services is his channel. Got some catching up to do as regards to the videos. Had a fabulous fortnight in Mid Wales last year, Ramsey Island, and Skomer included.

    • @stukyu
      @stukyu 4 роки тому

      @@GBPaddling That's good to hear mate, look forward to the vids when you get to them. Tell Matt Buster is a belter, he looks just like my old pooch.

  • @tomwilson6915
    @tomwilson6915 5 років тому

    Frank thars still not uploaded footage of the Cornwall caper yet, what’s going on with the post production?!? It’s like Francis Ford Coppolas Apocalypse Now, took forever to finish... ;)

  • @billcotton1551
    @billcotton1551 5 років тому

    The views were spectacular , and the fish made me hungry!

    • @GBPaddling
      @GBPaddling  5 років тому

      The best fish I ever had was from a mobile chippy in Scourie right up the top of Scotland, £5 Haddock and jockey's whips, the fish was flaky white, falling apart as I ate it, fantastic.

  • @billtheleg
    @billtheleg 2 роки тому

    love your videos but really sorry to here how tough life has been all the best for the future

  • @neilgarfirth4988
    @neilgarfirth4988 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Frank. Just read through the comments as I have been concerned as to why you stopped uploading. So sorry to hear of your losses and Matt also. Love your videos and I’m sure you and Matt are looking out for each other. Neil from Australia.

  • @faraway2686
    @faraway2686 5 років тому

    Your videos are always a good hangover tonic 👏👏👏👏👏👏👍

    • @GBPaddling
      @GBPaddling  5 років тому +1

      At your service Sir, always here to help, ha ha.

  • @simontemplar6898
    @simontemplar6898 5 років тому +2

    I love your videos. I hope you get the chance to publish more.
    Are you aware of Lens Outdoors? Due to UA-cam seemingly making it difficult for people to find anything that isn't by an American, you two are the only decent British Kayak video makers I've found.

    • @simontemplar6898
      @simontemplar6898 5 років тому

      I didn't mean to say that you were only decent. Your videos are very professional.

  • @iviewthetube
    @iviewthetube 3 роки тому

    Hey Frank, what have you been doing lately? No vids for awhile.

  • @anthonykinnish6253
    @anthonykinnish6253 4 роки тому

    Where have you gone to Frank? Won't be much paddling under lockdown but hope you and the family are safe and well...miss the videos 🙂

    • @GBPaddling
      @GBPaddling  4 роки тому +2

      Oh Anthony, it is a tale of woe I'm afraid. On March 9th 2019, I lost my beloved Wife, life, and other half. She really was my rock, and I could not have ever imagined life without her. I'm just about coming around now. I will upload lots of videos I do promise, and there is some truly great trips. 2019 was an incredible year for people around me dying. On 4th July my Best Man's Wife died, 30yrs after we were all in church for my wedding, and on 31st August Matt's Wife also died!!!! There were many other funerals I attended also, mainly people in their 50's and 60's, it was carnage.

    • @wanderingsouluk6110
      @wanderingsouluk6110 4 роки тому +2

      @@GBPaddling I was just checking in on your comments to see how you were Frank and saw this. So sorry to read this, I've never met you but as a huge fan of your vids I feel like I know you. All the best to you and yours x

    • @DeanTurner
      @DeanTurner 4 роки тому +1

      @@GBPaddling So sorry for your loss Frank, very sad news! Thoughts are with you and Matt for his loss. Hope to see you back in the boat when the time is right. all the best matey.

  • @Glyn69
    @Glyn69 2 роки тому

    Sorry to hear you've had some life changes in your family and close circle of friends Frank , take care as best you can regards Glyn

  • @BeauMadeline
    @BeauMadeline 5 років тому

    Love the videos. Weird question...... were you in Peterborough on Saturday. Heard some music and sounded (and looked) like you.

    • @GBPaddling
      @GBPaddling  5 років тому +1

      Hi Nick, definitely not me mate, never been to Peterborough, must be some other dashing, man of the World, ha ha.

    • @BeauMadeline
      @BeauMadeline 5 років тому

      @@GBPaddling ha! Maybe. His guitar playing music was like yours in the videos then drifted into a bit of floyd. Awesome inspiring videos. Keep them coming. All the best mate.

  • @alunrees313
    @alunrees313 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the vid Frank I love them , by the way launching off Aber mawr can be tricky we launch there often there’s a narrow gap to get through followed by a small wooden narrow bridge , and before that a gate you need two really

  • @dismaldog
    @dismaldog 5 років тому +1

    That Made me feel like Fish and Chips on a cold day after a paddle.

    • @GBPaddling
      @GBPaddling  5 років тому +1

      Me an all, ha ha. I'd asked a few locals about the Fish and Chips, as £10 seemed ridiculous, but they all assured me it was worth it, so I gave it a go. Only trouble with it, is that you can sit in the Sloop just next door and have a full pub meal for the same price. The choice, as ever is yours.

  • @alba9507
    @alba9507 4 роки тому

    Hi mate enjoy your videos. Does your guitar hold tune in the van with varying temp changes?

  • @andrewcrofts531
    @andrewcrofts531 5 років тому

    Nice one Frank!! That looked like a choppy paddle. I've not done Wales yet, but intend Anglesey as soon as I've got my camper mot'd. Did you get the diesel heater working??
    ATB
    Andy.

    • @GBPaddling
      @GBPaddling  5 років тому +2

      A special treat is all that, Andrew. All of that coast is wonderful, you cannot go wrong between New Quay and Tenby. I've given up with the heater, they've not half pissed me about, offered £15 compensation, then 20, 30, finally £50. I have requested a return, and they aren't playing ball so it's wait 8 days and get ebay to step in. I paid £139, and £100 to have my fuel tank dropped to have a direct feed to it, cut a fucking hole in the floor of my van, spent at least 4 days pissing about with it, and been in a foul mood for over 2 weeks - and they think £50 will compensate me? It's a good job they're in China I can tell you, because I'd be fucking locked up prolly in a straight jacket by now, ha ha.

  • @ithorndefey9307
    @ithorndefey9307 5 років тому

    Just discovered you channel and what amazing videos.....you got an added sub :)

  • @gbbushcraft2311
    @gbbushcraft2311 5 років тому

    Where's your friend Matt nowadays is he not doing his own stuff anymore?

  • @RyanKangoshi
    @RyanKangoshi 4 роки тому

    Excellent pronunciation of Llangranog! 👍

    • @GBPaddling
      @GBPaddling  4 роки тому +1

      Yakky Dar, Ryan.....better than my English pronunciations?

  • @UPSPRING
    @UPSPRING 4 роки тому

    Hey Frank are you okay??

    • @GBPaddling
      @GBPaddling  4 роки тому +2

      Hey John, thanks for the concern, yeah we're ok, we have to be don't we? Last year was unbelievable, my Beloved died, my Best Man's Wife died, and my Best Mate, Matt's Wife died.💔 I also attended quite a few other funerals as well, my Mate's Brother and Sister died from cancer. We got out last year and it was very good indeed, although very tough, and we just done Anglesey last week which was also very good. I will upload ALL the trips I've done, just doing the house up at the moment. Cheers and all the best your good self, hope you're coping with all this Scamdemic, I know a lot are suffering terribly mentally...

    • @UPSPRING
      @UPSPRING 4 роки тому

      Jesus Frank besides the two who died of cancer did the rest die of covid? We have a lot in California

    • @UPSPRING
      @UPSPRING 4 роки тому +1

      I'm really sorry about your beloved and the rest of your friends

    • @GBPaddling
      @GBPaddling  4 роки тому +3

      @@UPSPRING Nobody died from Covid19, it was all last year, Cancer is a huge killer, one of my friends thinks it's in our drinking water? I personally think we're getting it from food? I wouldn't trust ANY Politician or Government as far as I could throw them. They are All corrupt, and would sell all our souls for a meagre profit.

    • @UPSPRING
      @UPSPRING 4 роки тому +1

      @@GBPaddling Man Frank I'm sorry for all and your friends passing like that .At lease you don't have trump the pied Piper of the stupid here in the states I still don't get how he,was elected He's a wannabe dictator

  • @simontemplar6898
    @simontemplar6898 5 років тому

    I hope they turned that lighthouse off for you. That would have kept you awake.

  • @StevieK14
    @StevieK14 2 роки тому

    Hey 👋

  • @mark2589
    @mark2589 4 роки тому

    did he die? like seem like he was quite good uploader

  • @GRPLiningServices
    @GRPLiningServices 5 років тому

    Free parking in the final scene for me plus I got paid £5 for it. hahahaha

    • @GBPaddling
      @GBPaddling  5 років тому

      That'll never happen again will it? Not unless you do that Jedi mind trick thingy?

  • @tussk.
    @tussk. 4 роки тому

    Have you drowned or something?

    • @GBPaddling
      @GBPaddling  4 роки тому +1

      No.....still here, had some bad news, my Wife died just coming up to 12 months now. I'll be back shortly don't worry, got loads of great stuff to upload.

    • @tussk.
      @tussk. 4 роки тому +1

      @@GBPaddling Sorry man, had no idea. Hope you're doing well and we're all looking forward to seeing you again.

    • @GBPaddling
      @GBPaddling  4 роки тому +1

      @@tussk. No worries Mate, no one was to know, Matt's Wife died also, and my best Man's Wife also.......2019 was a year like no other.💔

    • @tussk.
      @tussk. 4 роки тому

      @@GBPaddling Damn, thats a lot to deal with.
      If you get back out on the water in Scotland this year I'll maybe see you out there.

    • @MsDeepblue2
      @MsDeepblue2 4 роки тому +1

      OMG Frank! Just read your comments whilst rewatching your videos during lockdown. They help to keep me sane. So so sorry to hear of your loss. Take care and remember paddling is a great therapy!

  • @kerrycrellin6971
    @kerrycrellin6971 5 років тому

    Woops. My wife is logged on. So from her perspective '..my husband and I...'

    • @GBPaddling
      @GBPaddling  5 років тому

      You sound like Prince Charles, ha ha? Camilla Parker Bowels............

  • @slabbyrider8665
    @slabbyrider8665 4 роки тому +1

    Lack of toilet......proceeds to make a curry for dinner 😳. Ha ha, brave man.

  • @kevintinaford8281
    @kevintinaford8281 5 років тому

    As a complete beginner I really appreciate seeing that even v experienced peddlers like you have an aborted trip sometimes. PS those fish n chips looked good but v expensive

  • @lynnB3159
    @lynnB3159 3 роки тому

    Well done on Abereddi their taking the piss they have ruined the place by letting the sea wall fall down . And you can't buy a pint or fish and chips there unlike Porthgain .

  • @simonmurfitt8534
    @simonmurfitt8534 5 років тому

    I see a Frank vid, I watch a Frank vid.

    • @GBPaddling
      @GBPaddling  5 років тому

      You know your stuff Simon, ha ha. Thanks mate, the REALLY good ones start now..........2 and a half weeks in Cornwall, I loved every moment of it........Except Liverpool losing the CL final whilst I was in Torpoint, just across from Plymouth.

    • @simonmurfitt8534
      @simonmurfitt8534 5 років тому

      @@GBPaddling Good stuff, look forward to those then. Crazy good weather this year, got two paddles in during February... if you're ever down Channel Islands way, gizza shout. Cheers!