August August - Scotland.

All things must pass, and August 2016 had to end somewhere, and this was it. Matt, Alan and friends were participating in the Oban Sea Kayak Race, which is a 12 mile round trip of the Island of Kerrera, which is just offshore from Oban. I arrived the day after with Matt somewhat hungover from winning the GOLD medal for novices, and celebrating wildly in the bars of Oban, dancing on tables, abusing the Constabulary, sticking 2 fingers up to authority, baring their backsides in restaurants etc. Anyway we finally hit the water rather late, after saying goodbyes to Alan and the others, and decide to repeat the round Robin of Kerrera, so that Matt could fully appreciate what he'd missed the previous day in his headlong rush for the Gold Medal. As you will see we failed gloriously in our mission, but had a really excellent day in the process, the weather conditions being exceptional, and really showing up the natural beauty of the area to it's full potential. The following days though, were a bit of a disaster as far as paddling was concerned. The plan was to go over to Mull, and paddle down to Iona and that area. Of course the weather was having none of it, so we ended up having a night near Fort William, then on to Moidart and Tioram Castle. The day after that, the weather really took a dive, so we headed homeward, with a plan to see Alan at North Berwick, and paddle that area closer to home. Matt decided to call it a day, I stayed over one last day, but there was no let up with that wind, and I decided to call it a day, and that last day was in fact the 1st of September, finally ending the August that was indeed august.

[@TheAncientBiker]

Just popped to your channel to see if I'd ever missed one and happily found this. I hope you and Matt are OK.

[@christophersmith7714]

That ship was a Listing to Port Frank. Just saying.... Another great video! Thanks for all your efforts! Cheers.

[@GBPaddling]

I said that deliberately to see if folk were paying attention! Congratulations Christopher only YOU noticed.

[@macolganjames3356]

Another great one Frank. humour always on top ;) thanks for sharing.

[@tkaald]

List to port in my humble opinion.

[@Hi_bro101]

LUCKY DAY TO YOU

[@robinengland5799]

Another great video Frank! Beautiful scenery as always! Thanks

[@GBPaddling]

The conditions made it all the better, it was a really special day.

[@Caffeine_And_Seawater]

I remember paddling past castle stalker (the one from monty Python) it was a force four wind and completely burned me out. We spent the next 2 days paddling side winds, choppy seas and pouring rain, but drinking whiskey huddled under a cliff in a massive storm was an amazing memory. I love Oban and all the nearby islands, I've paddled most of the area in recent years and when the weathers perfect (a rarity but it does happen) it's one of the most beautiful places on earth. It was nice seeing all the places I've paddled before on your film

[@GBPaddling]

Rather surprisingly, it's not my favourite area. I much prefer tall cliffs, with caves and seabirds. Not to say it's not a pleasant area, but Mull and Skye knock spots off it for me, and don't forget the East coast, it really is fantastic, though much harder to find shelter if it blows up.

[@robwoolf6872]

Enjoying these young Frank, what video camera is that you're using?

[@iviewthetube]

Life must have been really difficult in some of those old castles with very difficult access to goods.

[@GBPaddling]

They had to shit out of a hole in the Castle wall I kid you not. Imagine that in February with a cold Easterly wind whistling round yer whatnots? Ha ha.

[@willfoster8933]

Where have you got planned this year? Do you ever do the rivers?

[@GBPaddling]

Rivers, as in small boats and white water? No Sir, but I have been known to paddle up a tidal estuary, it can be really interesting.

[@marcosagentevspp5200]

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