Bangkok calling,so I was telling a friend here in Thailand about my trip to unst a few years back,a mutual friend of ours came to unst with me and we was walking to the top of unst to view the lighthouse and he turned back 20 minutes before we got to the view point,I have never let him forget he nearly got to the very top of the United Kingdom .my friend in Thailand said it would be amazing to get the light house,so now we know how to get to the light house,brilliant video thank you
@davidludford2164 Hi David and thanks so much for your kind comments 😀 Muckle Flugga and Out Stack are just incredible!!! Climbing up the crumbling cut stone steps to eventually stand at the lighthouse, utterly is breathtaking !! It is, like being at the "Edge of the World" but the entire time, your mind is focused on the ruggedness, remoteness, and relentless forces that are constantly battering the islands and rock into submission. A fellow subscriber asked if you can get a trip boat out there, but due to its remoteness and general sea conditions, I think it's unlikely and too risky that skippers would risk landing the general public. We were fortunate to just make it in the kayaks as we're able to manoeuvre to get close into the rocks ledges. Lots more stunning adventures and footage on the channel. Please don't forget to subscribe, share with friends as new Adventures are being added regularly. Thanks Again Geoff
@@daejeon0607 Thanks Kyle, Shetland is the UK's ultimate Sea Kayaking area in my opinion, with everything that's great about sea kayaking multiplied to the extreme 😀 👍 The Muckle Flugga trip took that to the pinnacle for me....remoteness and exposure, sea conditions, amazing wildlife and for you the geology would have been 'top draw', it certainly was for me. Wonderful features everywhere with caves, tunnels, geo's and general strata sculpted by the wild elements of Atlantic swell meeting the North Sea 🌊 Magnificent! Lots more videos to come from this year's trips that are still to edit. Make sure you subscribe and hit notifications bell 🔔 Comments are always most welcome! Thanks again Geoff
@@davidpoots8362 Cheers David, I'm sure the wedding will go off like clockwork, but if the video helped in the smallest of ways to de-stress... I'm pleased I could be of help. 😂😂👍 Glad you enjoyed it 😊
@@THE-RIVER-RAT Hi Rattie thanks so much for those comments, agreed the views were out of this world amazing. The Muckle Flugga and Out Stack trip has got to be the Pinnacle of Shetland's sea kayaking, total exposure from every direction and swept by a decent tidal flow!! I've always enjoyed rough water and challenging rock dodging, as I like to call it...great fun! Busy starting to edit terabytes of footage from trip so far this year so be sure to subscribe for more entertaining video's. Cheers and best regards Geoff 😀 👍
@@THE-RIVER-RAT Excellent, thank you! I can't see who is subscribed when they leave comments I wish there was some way to flag that to make things a little more personal, if that doesn't sound too daft 🤔🤔👍 Cheers...keep enjoying 😄
@@adrianleigh9408 Cheers Adrian, thanks for those kind comments. If you think that was good... I've a new video set to go live on Thurs eve, entitled "Kamikaze Sea Kayaking" St Abbs Compilation. I think the title speaks for itself 😂😂 Please let me know what you think 🤔 Best Regards Geoff ✨️
@ynglingjente4406 Thank You, Jente, your comments are much appreciated. Please feel free to browse and enjoying lots more on the channel and don't forget to subscribe and share with friends. Cheers Geoff
Ah thanks Jose, for your kind comments and pleased you are following with me on my adventures. Yes, a good bunch of very capable friends. They have a fabulous playground up on Shetland with loads of amazing places to paddle. Please feel free browse and enjoy some of my other video's. Best Regards Geoff
Hi Charles, I appreciate your kind comments👍 😊 I suspect you're new to the channel so welcome & thanks for joining. Please feel free to browse and share with friends, lots of interesting content with beautiful scenery, wildlife and crazy conditions! Muckle Flugga is an Iconic sea kayaking trip in a spectacularly remote location, swept by strong tide races and huge seas. We were very fortunate with conditions as its not always possible to cross or get near to Out Stack !! Landing on Muckle Flugga is never easy and the climb to to the lighthouse was "gut busting" but hugely rewarding....stunning. Best Regards Geoff. Regular new content coming soon 👍
Thank you so much Andrew and so pleased you are enjoying being along with me. Lots more video's on the channel so please feel free to comment, like and share with friends 👍 Yes our fantastic sport has so many wonderful aspects to enjoy, which are constantly changing as we paddle along on our adventures. I agree with your comment regards starting late, but hey, it's never to late when it comes to sea kayaking as there's something for everyone and you can choose whether it's a relaxed trip, tranquil and calm or spiced up a wee bit for a more adrenaline fuelled trip. Best Regards for your kayaking future Andrew. Cheers Geoff
Hi Viorel, thank you. You are most kind, it was a fantastic trip and the conditions were amazing too. Shetland is my favourite place to kayak 😃👍 I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
Thanks for your comments Randy, not sure about the 'Viking Blood' 😂 but we all know and love what Shetland has to offer any serious Sea Kayaker with his/her salt. A magnificent playground with stunning scenery, conditions and wildlife. Take time to have a look through my Shetland video's from last August, when most of the group paddled 14 glorious days out of 14 spent on Shetland. Comments are always most welcome, please like 👍 and share their links with friends. Call back for new content being added regularly so make sure you're subscribed ! Cheers Randy 🍺 🍻
Hi Bryan, sorry for the late reply, just returned from another 5 days exped off the West of Scotland. So pleased you enjoyed Out Stack and Muckle Flugga, that trip has got to be up there with the best 👌 👍 something for everyone but with a special air of remoteness. Thanks for your comments. Stay tuned for more adventures coming soon, I'm way behind with my editing 😂
My grandads family Crofted at Budabrake just above where you had lunch ..after starting kayaking this year one of my long term aims is to do that sea cave section up the right side of the bay ..great videos!!
Thanks Paul, yes that stretch of coastline is absolutely spectacular and certainly not to be missed! You are all totally spoilt with such a stunning playground. Paul, I wish you every success with your kayaking progress, there are certainly lots of very capable paddlers and an enthusiastic network of folk to assist with your skills development. Best of luck my friend and hope to meet you on the water when I return...planning for next year. Best Regards Geoff
Many thanks for your comments Eberhard, much appreciated 👍 Lots more great adventures on the channel, feel free to browse and share with friends... Thank you
@@SuperJaffro Hi Jason and thanks for your comment 😊 👍 Absolutely, you know when you've had your Flucker Muggled 😂😂😂 Standing at the Lighthouse and looking out is just awesome!! It feels like your staring out over the edge of the world 🌎....the kayaking is brilliant too!! Cheers, if you're new to the channel feel free to browse, there's loads of excellent content please like share with friends, subscribe and your comments are always welcome feedback. Cheers Geoff👍👍
Wow, this is simply fascinating! What are you possibly going to do to top this? Geoff your videography and editing skills get better with every installment. I hope we don't soon loose you to the BBC, "the Attenborough of the sea". Spectacular beauty with imbedded instruction and information as always. All the best.
Well the trip was one of the best and I was trying do it justice with the video but I certainly didn't expect that response. You flatter me Doug 😚☺!! Everything else is going to turn out crap now 🙃 😂.... Just busy editing the warm up paddle we did the day before, which was all rock dodging and scooting through gullies, sadly no extreme races or fabulous features even the day was grey, so I'll make my apologies now 😢 🙄🙄 Thanks for your wonderful comments Doug and I'm overjoyed you're enjoying the video's...could you have a word with the BBC then please 🤔🤔😂😂😂
Many thanks for your kind comments Trevor and so pleased you've subscribed to join me on my adventures...welcome aboard 😀 Please feel free to browse and if you see anything you think your friends would enjoy please share to help spread the word, it's much appreciated, and keep those comments coming, it helps me through the long process of editing and thinking of ways to improve. Thank you! Best Regards Geoff
Just managed to get round to Skaw beach. Originally were going to paddle the other way round but a strong wind changed the plan. Saw a few Great Skuas hastling the huge flock of gannets.
Aye, conditions change so quickly up there, requiring constant monitoring things and having back up plans & escape routes. The bonxies are, what I can only describe as pure evil in the way they gang up on single gannets until they drive them into the sea, where if they don't regurgitate their catch they drive the gannet underwater and drown them in a desperate attempt to steal food. 😡😡
Hey Geoff. Your spectacular paddle to the edge of the world is worth well watching....like so many films made by You! I have send some fellow paddlers the link of this trip, but still have a lot of enquiries. I would like to show this one on our yearly film meeting at our paddle club, if that is OK for You. I send some pics in return 😉.
Hi Dominic, thanks again for your wonderful comments! Certainly, I have no objections to you showing at your club or sharing with others. Feel free and encourage them to like👍, and subscribe to my channel, all comments are most welcome. Thanks 👍
@@geoffburke Hi Geoff. We had a nice movie evening and the group was stunned by your tour to Muckle Flugga! I do have the feeling, some of the guys are willing to go up north to Scotland 🙂. I have encouraged to subscribe and like. Let`s see what's going to happen. drive.google.com/file/d/1O70fPnlaY2PPTlCe9BP4Orl5tZioowOo/view?usp=share_link Greetings
@@geoffburke Hey Geoff. I thought I answered last week to give You some feedback on our movie evening...somehow it did`nt work. Well, I'll just wright it again. We had a nice evening and everybody in the room was stunned by Your great film about Muckle Flugga. I have the feeling that some of us will be heading to the UK and paddle some tours ;-). We`ll see what happens. Greetings
@@KITTechniker Hi again Dominic, no worries I do the same all the time, I guess we get distracted/interrupted 😂😂 Thanks for spreading the word and I'm so pleased they all enjoyed it. Let's hope a few more folk have subscribed and continue getting some pleasure from them...I've more trips still to edit, its a never ending task trying to fit time in. If you do decide to come over please get in touch and I'll try and join you all, that would be awesome 👌 Thanks again and keep up the good work! 👍 Cheers 🍺
That trip is right up there with the best I've done...ever! But the company was extra special too !! I'm not just saying it either, you guys rock and I'm very jealous of your playground 😃👍
@edwardyyy530 Hi Edward, and thanks for your comments. Difficult, as it's obviously so remote and subject to extremes of weather and swell, which makes it very difficult to get too, let alone land. It's getting a skipper that's prepared to give it a go. Trying to land and retrieve you would be very risky as there'sno jetty, the steps to the lighthouse are scary enough... thinking public liability issues, etc etc, would make it a very slim chance indeed!! All the Best with that one! Best Regards Geoff
@@johnduncan6569 Thanks for your comments John. Yes, it's a fabulous subterranean tunnel but the trip done to include Fogla and Lyra Skerries is just amazing. Check this out and browse for loads more on the channel... ua-cam.com/video/tHQ05cyuzNw/v-deo.htmlsi=ROViqFhF2c-AEnq4 Thanks again Cheers Geoff
@@johnduncan6569 Yeah, a great question 🤔 tough one 🤔 as there are so many absolute gems and all are different in different conditions, so I really haven't a clue! So many stand out in my mind as being terrific yet I seem very fortunate to have cought most in the types of conditions that suit the particular trip and it's features especially if you like spicy and are prepared to mix it a bit 😀 What stands out most in your mind 🤔
Hi Erwin and welcome along. This trip was really special for me as the location is so exposed and utterly weather dependent, but with carefully planning, local knowledge and special friends on Shetland, it was a magnificent trip! So many great memories. Thanks for your comments 👍
Hi Geoff. Can you tell me what models are the three polyethylène kayaks please? (a orange, a yellow and a white-cream). On my sailing boat, a PE kayak is much preferable than a polyester kayak. Thank you.
Hi Vincent, I've just been in touch with Erik from Shetland who was in the Orange 'Valley Sirona' and he confirmed that the yellow was a 'Valley Avocet' and the Cream/off white is a Romany. I hope this helps and wish you all the best 👍
@@geoffburke Yes, thank you very much, because these boats are on my list. The Seller tells me a Romany would be perfect for my use. He sells the Atlantic PE Low volume or standard, the Sirona PE and the Romany PE. I wille try the "Delphin P&H" too. Do you have a favourite kayak on this list?
@@vincentleger9875 Hi Vincent, I'm totally bias as I love my Atlantic, it has no bad traits at all. It has all the performance and stability in very Challenging Conditions, I can relax and film from it. It's very predictable, laden or empty, does exactly what I need it to do as and when I need it. This is a very personal thing that suits my style of paddling and may not suit everyone!
Hi Gérard, Thanks for your kind comments. My video's are primarily made as a personal record (memory) of my adventures and I hope, to provide a little inspiration and insight to others into what is achievable and open to participants of our magnificent sport. Within my video's, I also try to provide advice in planning, equipment, skill development and execution of trips. I welcome and always respond to every comment I receive, and I'm always here to answer any questions or give advice to viewers. I absolutely agree 💯% this trip is NOT for beginners!! but with a little commitment to skill development and with the right group of experienced kayakers, great journeys like this are possible. Please feel free to browse and view more of my adventures and plesse share any of my adventures with your friends. Best Regards Geoff
Hi Laki, and thanks for your very candid comments. While I'm aware of people's varied taste in music it is always very difficult to select something to suit all tastes, but I do try, especially with a sport and area that is so remote and dramatic as its location. Producing any video or professional documentary requires music to enhance the captured images and can't just be produced with natural sound especially when shot on a simple "action camera" and as stated any soundtrack is completely subjective and impossibleto please everyone. I produce these video's as a record/memory of a sport/lifestyle that I love (as you have a passion for cars but unfortunately no video's of your own to show as an example). Feedback I receive is always most welcome (and I get lots of amazing comments) so it comes as a shame and a great surprise to have my work criticised as "stupid over-dramatic" and leads me to think of what a shame you have such a self centered view that you need everything changed to suit your taste. Thanks again for you comments and when you do produce something of your own please forward the link to me for an honest unbiased review. Best Regards Geoff
@@matthewjames1394 Thanks for your comments Mathew. As previously stated to Laki..... It's very difficult to put any soundtrack to a video that will suit everyone's taste and as you so eloquently imply.... there is always a volume button to adjust. Instead he takes the time and thinks it acceptable to make derogatory comments of peoples work, calling it "stupid, over-dramatic" but don't have time or the balls to produce and share their own work. All that's required is "constructive comment" !!! Thanks for you comments, appreciated
Bangkok calling,so I was telling a friend here in Thailand about my trip to unst a few years back,a mutual friend of ours came to unst with me and we was walking to the top of unst to view the lighthouse and he turned back 20 minutes before we got to the view point,I have never let him forget he nearly got to the very top of the United Kingdom .my friend in Thailand said it would be amazing to get the light house,so now we know how to get to the light house,brilliant video thank you
@davidludford2164 Hi David and thanks so much for your kind comments 😀
Muckle Flugga and Out Stack are just incredible!!!
Climbing up the crumbling cut stone steps to eventually stand at the lighthouse, utterly is breathtaking !!
It is, like being at the "Edge of the World" but the entire time, your mind is focused on the ruggedness, remoteness, and relentless forces that are constantly battering the islands and rock into submission.
A fellow subscriber asked if you can get a trip boat out there, but due to its remoteness and general sea conditions, I think it's unlikely and too risky that skippers would risk landing the general public.
We were fortunate to just make it in the kayaks as we're able to manoeuvre to get close into the rocks ledges.
Lots more stunning adventures and footage on the channel. Please don't forget to subscribe, share with friends as new Adventures are being added regularly.
Thanks Again Geoff
What an amazing adventure! Thanks for bringing us along!
@@daejeon0607 Thanks Kyle, Shetland is the UK's ultimate Sea Kayaking area in my opinion, with everything that's great about sea kayaking multiplied to the extreme 😀 👍
The Muckle Flugga trip took that to the pinnacle for me....remoteness and exposure, sea conditions, amazing wildlife and for you the geology would have been 'top draw', it certainly was for me. Wonderful features everywhere with caves, tunnels, geo's and general strata sculpted by the wild elements of Atlantic swell meeting the North Sea 🌊 Magnificent! Lots more videos to come from this year's trips that are still to edit.
Make sure you subscribe and hit notifications bell 🔔
Comments are always most welcome!
Thanks again Geoff
Great, sitting in the middle of wedding prep chaos, this was the antidote I needed
@@davidpoots8362 Cheers David, I'm sure the wedding will go off like clockwork, but if the video helped in the smallest of ways to de-stress... I'm pleased I could be of help. 😂😂👍 Glad you enjoyed it 😊
Fantastic paddle, the views were amazing. I could have watched this for another 3 hours. Must say that Sea looked bloody ruff in places 👍👍👍
@@THE-RIVER-RAT Hi Rattie thanks so much for those comments, agreed the views were out of this world amazing. The Muckle Flugga and Out Stack trip has got to be the Pinnacle of Shetland's sea kayaking, total exposure from every direction and swept by a decent tidal flow!!
I've always enjoyed rough water and challenging rock dodging, as I like to call it...great fun!
Busy starting to edit terabytes of footage from trip so far this year so be sure to subscribe for more entertaining video's.
Cheers and best regards Geoff 😀 👍
@@geoffburke Rattie Haha. Just subscribed but I thought I did already. My bad 😬
@@THE-RIVER-RAT Excellent, thank you! I can't see who is subscribed when they leave comments I wish there was some way to flag that to make things a little more personal, if that doesn't sound too daft 🤔🤔👍 Cheers...keep enjoying 😄
@@geoffburke That sounds like it would be a great idea 💡
Seriously competent kayakers doing some serious padding.
Bravo stout heart's....not for the timid.!
@@adrianleigh9408 Cheers Adrian, thanks for those kind comments.
If you think that was good... I've a new video set to go live on Thurs eve, entitled
"Kamikaze Sea Kayaking" St Abbs Compilation.
I think the title speaks for itself 😂😂
Please let me know what you think 🤔
Best Regards Geoff ✨️
Thanks for taking us along with you that looked like an amazing trip. 🙂
Thanks for your comments Craig, great to have you along. It truly was a stunning trip...outstanding in every aspect! 👍 Thanks Again.
Really a nice film!
@ynglingjente4406 Thank You, Jente, your comments are much appreciated. Please feel free to browse and enjoying lots more on the channel and don't forget to subscribe and share with friends. Cheers Geoff
You and your friends seem like a tough bunch to me, not easily scared.
Fantastic trip. Fantastic video.
Ah thanks Jose, for your kind comments and pleased you are following with me on my adventures. Yes, a good bunch of very capable friends. They have a fabulous playground up on Shetland with loads of amazing places to paddle.
Please feel free browse and enjoy some of my other video's. Best Regards Geoff
What awesome conditions. 50% of outings should be like that!
Thanks for your comments, yes I understand what you mean but if 50% were this good they would loose their 'special feel' 😉 😀😭👍 Thank you!
awesome Seakayakers 🙏👍
Thanks Dog, it was an awesome trip with amazing scenery, great company and awesome conditions 😀! Cheers 🍺
Wow , what a trip. Some excellent planning there
Hi Charles, I appreciate your kind comments👍 😊 I suspect you're new to the channel so welcome & thanks for joining. Please feel free to browse and share with friends, lots of interesting content with beautiful scenery, wildlife and crazy conditions!
Muckle Flugga is an Iconic sea kayaking trip in a spectacularly remote location, swept by strong tide races and huge seas.
We were very fortunate with conditions as its not always possible to cross or get near to Out Stack !! Landing on Muckle Flugga is never easy and the climb to to the lighthouse was "gut busting" but hugely rewarding....stunning.
Best Regards Geoff. Regular new content coming soon 👍
Thank you Geoff for a brilliant video. I was 70 before I started kayaking, if only I had started sooner !!
Thank you so much Andrew and so pleased you are enjoying being along with me. Lots more video's on the channel so please feel free to comment, like and share with friends 👍
Yes our fantastic sport has so many wonderful aspects to enjoy, which are constantly changing as we paddle along on our adventures. I agree with your comment regards starting late, but hey, it's never to late when it comes to sea kayaking as there's something for everyone and you can choose whether it's a relaxed trip, tranquil and calm or spiced up a wee bit for a more adrenaline fuelled trip.
Best Regards for your kayaking future Andrew. Cheers Geoff
Fantastic video and commentary. Thank you for sharing this with an elderly landlubbers.
Thank you for your kind comments and so pleased you enjoyed the video 👍👍
Hello my friend! Congratulations for your great work! You are the best! 🤗💖👍
Hi Viorel, thank you. You are most kind, it was a fantastic trip and the conditions were amazing too. Shetland is my favourite place to kayak 😃👍
I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
A bit of Viking blood flowing in you chaps! Great vid Geoff!
Thanks for your comments Randy, not sure about the 'Viking Blood' 😂 but we all know and love what Shetland has to offer any serious Sea Kayaker with his/her salt. A magnificent playground with stunning scenery, conditions and wildlife.
Take time to have a look through my Shetland video's from last August, when most of the group paddled 14 glorious days out of 14 spent on Shetland. Comments are always most welcome, please like 👍 and share their links with friends.
Call back for new content being added regularly so make sure you're subscribed ! Cheers Randy 🍺 🍻
Great episode loved it
Hi Bryan, sorry for the late reply, just returned from another 5 days exped off the West of Scotland.
So pleased you enjoyed Out Stack and Muckle Flugga, that trip has got to be up there with the best 👌 👍 something for everyone but with a special air of remoteness.
Thanks for your comments.
Stay tuned for more adventures coming soon, I'm way behind with my editing 😂
My grandads family Crofted at Budabrake just above where you had lunch ..after starting kayaking this year one of my long term aims is to do that sea cave section up the right side of the bay ..great videos!!
Thanks Paul, yes that stretch of coastline is absolutely spectacular and certainly not to be missed! You are all totally spoilt with such a stunning playground. Paul, I wish you every success with your kayaking progress, there are certainly lots of very capable paddlers and an enthusiastic network of folk to assist with your skills development. Best of luck my friend and hope to meet you on the water when I return...planning for next year. Best Regards Geoff
Perfekt video! Respect and many thanks and good luck to you and youg group! E Germany
Many thanks for your comments Eberhard, much appreciated 👍 Lots more great adventures on the channel, feel free to browse and share with friends... Thank you
Thanks Geoff, another stunning video in stunning locations.
Thanks Gadget 👍 so pleased you continue to enjoy my video's. This one was particularly special, a classic on a grand scale. Thank you.
That’s one serious muckleflugger
@@SuperJaffro Hi Jason and thanks for your comment 😊 👍
Absolutely, you know when you've had your Flucker Muggled 😂😂😂 Standing at the Lighthouse and looking out is just awesome!! It feels like your staring out over the edge of the world 🌎....the kayaking is brilliant too!!
Cheers, if you're new to the channel feel free to browse, there's loads of excellent content please like share with friends, subscribe and your comments are always welcome feedback. Cheers Geoff👍👍
Wow, this is simply fascinating! What are you possibly going to do to top this? Geoff your videography and editing skills get better with every installment. I hope we don't soon loose you to the BBC, "the Attenborough of the sea".
Spectacular beauty with imbedded instruction and information as always.
All the best.
Well the trip was one of the best and I was trying do it justice with the video but I certainly didn't expect that response. You flatter me Doug 😚☺!! Everything else is going to turn out crap now 🙃 😂.... Just busy editing the warm up paddle we did the day before, which was all rock dodging and scooting through gullies, sadly no extreme races or fabulous features even the day was grey, so I'll make my apologies now 😢 🙄🙄
Thanks for your wonderful comments Doug and I'm overjoyed you're enjoying the video's...could you have a word with the BBC then please 🤔🤔😂😂😂
Outstanding work, Sir! Your videos continue to inspire!!! Kudo!!!
Many thanks for your kind comments Trevor and so pleased you've subscribed to join me on my adventures...welcome aboard 😀 Please feel free to browse and if you see anything you think your friends would enjoy please share to help spread the word, it's much appreciated, and keep those comments coming, it helps me through the long process of editing and thinking of ways to improve. Thank you! Best Regards Geoff
Just managed to get round to Skaw beach. Originally were going to paddle the other way round but a strong wind changed the plan. Saw a few Great Skuas hastling the huge flock of gannets.
Aye, conditions change so quickly up there, requiring constant monitoring things and having back up plans & escape routes. The bonxies are, what I can only describe as pure evil in the way they gang up on single gannets until they drive them into the sea, where if they don't regurgitate their catch they drive the gannet underwater and drown them in a desperate attempt to steal food. 😡😡
Hey Geoff. Your spectacular paddle to the edge of the world is worth well watching....like so many films made by You!
I have send some fellow paddlers the link of this trip, but still have a lot of enquiries. I would like to show this one on our yearly film meeting at our paddle club, if that is OK for You. I send some pics in return 😉.
Hi Dominic, thanks again for your wonderful comments! Certainly, I have no objections to you showing at your club or sharing with others. Feel free and encourage them to like👍, and subscribe to my channel, all comments are most welcome.
Thanks 👍
@@geoffburke Hi Geoff.
We had a nice movie evening and the group was stunned by your tour to Muckle Flugga! I do have the feeling, some of the guys are willing to go up north to Scotland 🙂. I have encouraged to subscribe and like. Let`s see what's going to happen.
drive.google.com/file/d/1O70fPnlaY2PPTlCe9BP4Orl5tZioowOo/view?usp=share_link
Greetings
@@geoffburke Hey Geoff.
I thought I answered last week to give You some feedback on our movie evening...somehow it did`nt work. Well, I'll just wright it again.
We had a nice evening and everybody in the room was stunned by Your great film about Muckle Flugga. I have the feeling that some of us will be heading to the UK and paddle some tours ;-). We`ll see what happens.
Greetings
@@KITTechniker Hi again Dominic, no worries I do the same all the time, I guess we get distracted/interrupted 😂😂
Thanks for spreading the word and I'm so pleased they all enjoyed it. Let's hope a few more folk have subscribed and continue getting some pleasure from them...I've more trips still to edit, its a never ending task trying to fit time in.
If you do decide to come over please get in touch and I'll try and join you all, that would be awesome 👌
Thanks again and keep up the good work! 👍 Cheers 🍺
Great video. We launched from the same spot.
Thanks Colin, yes I think it's the nearest launch to get to Muckle Flugga, did you finish at Skaw beach then or just a there and back?
A fantastic video from an awesome day Geoff, it captures the conditions well. Foula next year?😊
Thanks Erik, Foula!!! Absolutely 👍 and the Skerries 😂😂
That trip is right up there with the best I've done...ever! But the company was extra special too !! I'm not just saying it either, you guys rock and I'm very jealous of your playground 😃👍
Always want to have a trip like this! Is there any way for a tourist to land Muckle Flugga?
@edwardyyy530 Hi Edward, and thanks for your comments. Difficult, as it's obviously so remote and subject to extremes of weather and swell, which makes it very difficult to get too, let alone land. It's getting a skipper that's prepared to give it a go. Trying to land and retrieve you would be very risky as there'sno jetty, the steps to the lighthouse are scary enough... thinking public liability issues, etc etc, would make it a very slim chance indeed!!
All the Best with that one! Best Regards Geoff
Have you ever done the massive caves at Papa Stour?
@@johnduncan6569 Thanks for your comments John. Yes, it's a fabulous subterranean tunnel but the trip done to include Fogla and Lyra Skerries is just amazing.
Check this out and browse for loads more on the channel...
ua-cam.com/video/tHQ05cyuzNw/v-deo.htmlsi=ROViqFhF2c-AEnq4
Thanks again Cheers Geoff
@@geoffburke have you got a favourite spot to paddle in Shetland or is that too tough to call?
@@johnduncan6569 Yeah, a great question 🤔 tough one 🤔 as there are so many absolute gems and all are different in different conditions, so I really haven't a clue! So many stand out in my mind as being terrific yet I seem very fortunate to have cought most in the types of conditions that suit the particular trip and it's features especially if you like spicy and are prepared to mix it a bit 😀
What stands out most in your mind 🤔
In fair weather I like to join!
Hi Erwin and welcome along. This trip was really special for me as the location is so exposed and utterly weather dependent, but with carefully planning, local knowledge and special friends on Shetland, it was a magnificent trip!
So many great memories. Thanks for your comments 👍
Hi Geoff. Can you tell me what models are the three polyethylène kayaks please? (a orange, a yellow and a white-cream). On my sailing boat, a PE kayak is much preferable than a polyester kayak. Thank you.
Hi Vincent, I've just been in touch with Erik from Shetland who was in the Orange 'Valley Sirona' and he confirmed that the yellow was a 'Valley Avocet' and the Cream/off white is a Romany. I hope this helps and wish you all the best 👍
@@geoffburke Yes, thank you very much, because these boats are on my list. The Seller tells me a Romany would be perfect for my use. He sells the Atlantic PE Low volume or standard, the Sirona PE and the Romany PE. I wille try the "Delphin P&H" too. Do you have a favourite kayak on this list?
@@vincentleger9875 Hi Vincent, I'm totally bias as I love my Atlantic, it has no bad traits at all. It has all the performance and stability in very Challenging Conditions, I can relax and film from it. It's very predictable, laden or empty, does exactly what I need it to do as and when I need it. This is a very personal thing that suits my style of paddling and may not suit everyone!
Not for beginners... 👍👀👏
Hi Gérard, Thanks for your kind comments. My video's are primarily made as a personal record (memory) of my adventures and I hope, to provide a little inspiration and insight to others into what is achievable and open to participants of our magnificent sport.
Within my video's, I also try to provide advice in planning, equipment, skill development and execution of trips.
I welcome and always respond to every comment I receive, and I'm always here to answer any questions or give advice to viewers.
I absolutely agree 💯% this trip is NOT for beginners!! but with a little commitment to skill development and with the right group of experienced kayakers, great journeys like this are possible.
Please feel free to browse and view more of my adventures and plesse share any of my adventures with your friends.
Best Regards Geoff
Can we please have a video where we can hear and enjoy the natural sounds of the environment, instead of stupid over-dramatic music.
Hi Laki, and thanks for your very candid comments. While I'm aware of people's varied taste in music it is always very difficult to select something to suit all tastes, but I do try, especially with a sport and area that is so remote and dramatic as its location. Producing any video or professional documentary requires music to enhance the captured images and can't just be produced with natural sound especially when shot on a simple "action camera" and as stated any soundtrack is completely subjective and impossibleto please everyone.
I produce these video's as a record/memory of a sport/lifestyle that I love (as you have a passion for cars but unfortunately no video's of your own to show as an example). Feedback I receive is always most welcome (and I get lots of amazing comments) so it comes as a shame and a great surprise to have my work criticised as "stupid over-dramatic" and leads me to think of what a shame you have such a self centered view that you need everything changed to suit your taste.
Thanks again for you comments and when you do produce something of your own please forward the link to me for an honest unbiased review. Best Regards Geoff
I unfortunately agree, the music is a little to loud and repetitious and would rather hear you and your paddling friends. No disrespect though!
Laki you sound like the kind of guy who turns the music off at a party
@@matthewjames1394 Thanks for your comments Mathew. As previously stated to Laki..... It's very difficult to put any soundtrack to a video that will suit everyone's taste and as you so eloquently imply.... there is always a volume button to adjust. Instead he takes the time and thinks it acceptable to make derogatory comments of peoples work, calling it "stupid, over-dramatic" but don't have time or the balls to produce and share their own work. All that's required is "constructive comment" !!!
Thanks for you comments, appreciated
@@StewartOlson-d7i Thanks for your comments, it's appreciated and duly noted, please feel free to view my other adventures. Best regards, Geoff