They are great stoves! Just don’t forget a lighter!

Yes, it’s north of Ardglass and opposite Ballyhornan

Glad you enjoyed it

Thanks!

Thanks Tim. I think so, I enjoy using the extra weight and I think it adds to feeling of lighter blades. I know on expeditions I use the Kobe Passage and the Celtic Carbon 650 blade and both feel effortless in comparison to the Krack...Sunset.

It was - unusual for Bangor

I would say Garmin might be one of the best options - something like an InReach perhaps with a Fenix? There are also Garmin (and other models) of navigation tool that help for the above,

@@AdventuringIrishman thanks. I keep seeing InReach in many ads/vids; , now I also have to look up what a Fenix is-some type of small cat 🐱? Wink

It certainly did this time around the island!

It is!

I paddle a Nigel Dennis Romany Excell. I also have an Explorer HV that doesn’t get a lot of camera time

@@AdventuringIrishman Both lovely kayaks, thanks Joe. Only found the channel and enjoying the content 👍

Awesome! (Not burning a hole in your pot) You’re right, any gas works well with the Zip, but jetboil recommend you use their Jetfuel gas for warranty reasons I believe. I’ll do more investigating on this! They’re turning up pretty cheap on line which is great. Still feel impressed by the Alpkit though.

Thank you so much 😀

Thanks! It’s a wonderful place to adventure (although Norway is pretty special too)

Thanks, I’m glad it was enjoyed! Glad to be back posting again.

Thanks for the feedback.

Thanks. might have to do an update video in my next pool session.

@@AdventuringIrishman Definitely look forward to it!

Was a very calm day. Next time you guys are over, well get the big boat out with E!

You know it! Looking forward to a big week ahead with Mr Jeff Allen!

It really was. Cold and windy but very comfortable.

It’s a beautiful spot

Where are you heading to? It’s a beautiful place with so much to see!

@@AdventuringIrishman : we are starting at Cork and meeting Jon Hynes a few days and then continuing to west . We are staying nearly 3 weeks. Where are you based?

Jon Hynes is a fine paddler. I’m based in Northern Ireland, in Bangor, County Down.

There is so much on offer over here. Hopefully going to advertise some paddles in the next few months for those who may want to pop out. Always happy to collaborate if you do come over!

There are so many drab places in Belfast made interesting by great graffiti, like the underpass and parts of the Newtownards road. But then there are places that are ruined by quickly planned tags that don’t hold any value.

You’re totally right! There was 9 of us in total - two Group leaders and 7 normal paddlers. It’s such a great place to paddle, so much going on around that stretch - we were greeted by plenty of seals in the harbour waiting for an easy meal from the fishing boats

@@AdventuringIrishman it can’t get better than that!

@@Fishaholicboy maybe a bit rougher seas, prefer it when it’s pushing my limits

@@AdventuringIrishman I know what you mean.. when I first experienced rough waters, I was so nervous and tense and wanted to get back to calmer waters immediately. But afterwards, I wanted to go back! 😂

@@Fishaholicboy I kinda love that feeling. I'd be lying if I said I don'g get worried in rough seas, but I love the head battle and actually I find it easier to get into a flow state in bigger water as you can predict it a little more, the smaller stuff it's too easy to switch off.

It was a lovely paddle in slightly moody conditions.

Really glad you enjoyed it! keep your eyes peeled for the next one!

It's a great spot. Kayaking isn't as difficult as some may think. If you're looking to give it a try, I'd be happy to take you out one day in the summer!

Now that would be something else! AI. A long, long time ago 40 years? We used to canoe/kayak at Kilkeel. Years later we ( wife ) tried out a 2 man canoe/kayak, ( a big 'plastic' affair ), on a massive lake/reservoir in northern Spain. It is indeed great craic. I take it you are into coaching folks and are based in Bangor? I would love to give this another go, yes in the summer!

yea, we ran that one low, it was a bit of a jolt! didnt get it on cam though

Thank you! The currents and tides in that area can make it hard to get this close to the caves - we were pretty lucky to get into the cracks we did. Feel free to follow - I’ll be posting plenty more videos showcasing the best Ireland had to offer for sea kayaking. Carls boat is a MK2 scorpio. I had one before- I’ve never had a problem with hatches leaking although I did have accidentally left a lip up on the rear hatch in a hurry and regretted it. I made the switch to Nigel Dennis, mostly because I couldn’t get a Cetus and when I paddled the SKUK Romany I fell in love with its characteristics. Do you still have a scorpio or do you paddle something else?

I still have the Scorpio and love its characteristics. It is my kayak for surfing and day trips. I have a number of other kayaks but the Scorpio is a favourite tool. Sailing kayaks is popular here in Aus and the Mk2 was all ready to accept one of my sails from the get go. I use a Flat Earth 0.7m2 sail which suits the kayak nicely. The almost self rolling characteristic makes the Scorpio feel bombproof when conditions get a little gnarly. I have resolved most of the leaks with clever use of plastic rubbish bags and 2mm bungee. Not so attractive, but it is better than the alternative. The leaky hatches only arise when rolling the kayak really, but here in the sub tropics in Qld, rolling is something you do often to keep up your skill, or just to get cool. Thanks for responding to my comment. BTW I also have the following kayaks if you are interested in checking them out. Tiderace Xplore L, Hybrid 550, Paddling Perfection Sea Bear and a Roscoe Tasman Raider Expedition. Cheers.@@AdventuringIrishman

@@janeseddon5500 no sweat - always happy to engage with fellow paddlers! The scorpio is great - but I am guessing the heat in Aus might contribute to leaky hatches as the design of the bulk heads is rubbish. I found in my mk1 that after a long paddle on a warm day in France the hatches were bulging and started leaking after. On closer inspection I found the hatches were stretched bit worse still, the point the bulkhead meets the hull had become detached allowing cockpit water to make its way in. That’s when I resolved to fibreglass. Love tiderace boats - super cool. A friend, Daryl, bought an Xplore and loves it. Found it heat fully loaded when we paddled around the Welsh Island of Anglesey. I will have to look up the others- sounds like you’ve a great collection! I sold my scorpio to a friend (you’ll see him in the orange beast in an upcoming video) and I’ve only got my NDK Romany Excell and NDK Explorer HV. I’m planning on getting a Rockpool Taran 16 but I’ve found the Explorer does the same thing with a traditional shape and less wind exposure. I’m looking at getting the NDK Romany Sport RM for rock hopping, however my Romany excell doest the job well enough - bomb proof boats

Try Salt Island, I think they’re all there. 😂

Hey Buddy 🤪

Thanks for that

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It’s a superb place to paddle - especially in winter when the weather rules out other locations - it always has something to offer. The other bonus is the wildlife - in summer there are so many species! It’s a nature lovers paradise. As you’re an ISKA member - as northern rep I plan on organising two meets this year. One will be in Strangford for sure and the other possibly further north (but not to clash with the Symposium)

Thank you! I really appreciate that! I shall go through each video and put in the artist and track. 👍🏻

Thank you! I'm learning more each time!

@@AdventuringIrishman its looking good from here. And the drone is making my flying look pretty ropey haha

@@GoneKayaking got a new drone for Christmas so looking forward to more drone shots on trips and expeds!

@@AdventuringIrishman I'll keep a watch out for those. Enjoy the new toy😁👍

Strava is good, but the fact you need to go in and change the file from sailing to kayaking is annoying - plus Strava only comes alive with the use of a fitness tracker. Paddlelogger is good and basic and can be left on while you paddle. My only advice - carry a phone charging battery on longer paddles.

I just heard that with Paddle Logger you can put phone in airplane mod and it will use GPS only to considerably save battery time

@@AdventuringIrishmanyou can use a third party app and set it so whatever activity you want will upload as kayaking (I select “rowing” on my Coros watch and it uploads to Strava as kayaking).

Thank you - still learning but enjoying the journey

Thanks - decided to get a bit more creative 😋 It was a really windy day so getting past Inch Abbey was a task

@@AdventuringIrishman Canoe looks like a fabulous way to get about .well done great little video. Anytime spent on the water is worth it. I would paddle on local lakes and just sit in the drift . Lots of headspace time 🤣

I had not heard of the Proposal. Have you a link to some media? Having paddled extensively in England, where a waterways licence is required by the canal and river trust (but it’s requirements not always enforced) I fully agree with licensing. Being a member of CANI (Canoe Association of Northern Ireland) or British Canoeing gives a paddler a water ways licence automatically. Paddlesports has grown massively and there is a need to better fund access and ensure better awareness of how to use the water correctly. I’m totally in favour of increasing fees if the money is used to improve waterway, education and access and isn’t just pocketed by some CEO

It was a great day. Such a great experience being a student for once!

The tsunami will do well - someone in our club has one and it’s pretty stable and forgiving. Start in small surf and build up

Strangford is stunning.

Hello Tom, this was filmed on the lake at Lee Valley White Water Centre, Hertfordshire, England - where the 2012 Olympics were held. This is the training and warm up lake adjacent to the course which we’re not being pumped that day,

@@AdventuringIrishman excellent facility and clean! Settling in to watch some of your videos 👍I see you were near my home place on one of your adventures 😆 I'm not to far from Ballycastle . I'm across the bay in Ballyglass only a short distance from the pier . We have some of the best coast lines aswell as features. Have u paddled around the belmullet area ..Erris head maybe .. some spot.

Awesome! I’m based in Bangor and paddle the North coast as often as I can. If you’re keen to join for a paddle, get in touch!

@UC1W6ftMO80EbLcujdwjmPQw Yes Tom.

@@AdventuringIrishman many thanks for the offer but im only starting off myself with sea kayaking . I do love being on the water one way or another . I keep a KZbin channel of my progress with the sea kayak if you fancy a giggle 😆👍

Thank you - love spending time with him encouraging him to enjoy Canoeing