Canoeing the Stacks: a Canoe Adventure on the Sea

[@NatureAliveAdventures]

Thanks for taking me along. That was beautiful. Take care

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks

[@nautilus1872]

Not long enough, fantastic Ray, last canoed the trip you've shown in 91' Harry Wheelan and I, fog came in during the last couple of hours and Harry took advantage by asking a fisherman on the rocks if we had reached Wales in a thick Limerick accent. Once in a canoe, once by Sea kayak and once by sail.

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

I would have loved to see the fisherman's reaction. Priceless.

[@davidblyth4330]

What a fantastic journey! A lovely film Ray and informative too - it shows us what's possible with the correct planning and the right conditions. Inspiring! 😁👍

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

Many thanks! In sea kayak I would have set out an hour later to allow Penrhyn Mawr to start running. Then play time in the race. On a day like that it is great in sea kayak but to be honest it would have been alright in canoe but we were being cautious: I was taking into account sea temperature if there was an incident. Also drysuits incase of a problem. As ever thanks and thanks for the coffees. Most appreciated.

[@davidblyth4330]

That's interesting about the conditions you could have gone with. All knowledge for me to store away! 😁👍

[@blades192]

Cracking Ray, good to see Lukey on the water! For those that go on Rays courses, this is how he maintains his experience, there's more to coaching than just delivery

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

Yep I still have the fire to do stuff for myself. And what better company than Lukey. Thanks

[@MrMjt888]

Best video yet Ray. The personal reflections and the fact that you’re paddling with a mate. This is one for Maya I think.

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

There are rumours Maya may watch one at some point in the future. Yep I am playing with the style at the moment and trying to develop ideas.

[@grahamrowe6278]

Great contribution Ray. A good reminder that these dramatic places are accessible, you've just got to get organised.

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

And as we both know, you have to pick your day and conditions. Good to hear from you. Thanks

[@RobbsHomemadeLife]

I subscribed for a long time but today I clicked on the bell.😎👌

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

Thank you for that.

[@thebusinesspod6941]

Ray that was a pure treat to see my home island from a new perspective and inspire me to up my paddling capabilities and experience to do the same trip one day. Absolutely love the style of this video Ray. Carys x

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

Glad you enjoyed it. Have you not been around the Stacks? We need to change that.

[@BackonTrailasia]

Nice video. Love the information you give along the way, it becomes more than just long stretches of paddling in the sea.

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

Thank you for that. Yep trying out a few ideas with the presentations and thought the thinking/planning would be interesting for folk.

[@tauchersmiddy]

Beautiful location😎. Nice paddling👍. Greetings from Germany.

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

Glad you enjoyed it. It is a stunning place but needs a very careful choice of day.

[@tauchersmiddy]

@@RayGoodwinCanoe The long planning phase is an important but also beautiful part of the adventure. Waiting for the right parameters is a bit like waiting for the christ child.😀

[@merzoutdoors]

Good stuff as always. You inspire us all with your adventurous spirit, Ray!

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

I appreciate that! Thanks

[@paultaylor3856]

Excellent video.

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

Thank you very much!

[@welshpaddler]

I always remember Dave taking a safety course on the Tryweryn where he had us body surfing on the cushion of water near the Irish Bridge (?) Lovely video Ray.

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

thank you. I would expect nothing less from Dave

[@davidrampling1632]

Always a pleasure watching your video's Ray, new to canoeing, I didn't know you sat on a kneeling thwart. Cheers

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

Thanks David. Appreciated. Yep the kneeling thwart makes control easier from that more central position.

[@PaleriderGBR]

You make it look so easy Ray! 😊

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

That is kind of you.

[@ELIJA40]

Fabulous stuff Ray. Thanks.

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@martinoutdoors6941]

Cracking stuff Ray, got to say the sea looked so turquoise in colour, beautiful. I do really appreciate the effort you must put into your filming and the perspectives you get, really makes it feel like I’m there.

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

Glad you enjoyed it. It was a stunning day (morning) out. Yep trying hard to get that feeling so really glad it works for you.

[@suetadman3530]

What an amazing adventure. The right place at the right time? Thanks so much for sharing, this is inspirational stuff. Seeing "Dream" from that angle makes me doubt I ever did it! It's a pity there weren't climbers there to show the sheer scale of the place. It's also really nice to see you doing something for yourself for a change.

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

Glad you enjoyed it! Yep I was disappointed that there were no climbers on Dream, it would have really given the scale of thing.

[@Skeathy1967]

Another great video Ray. I fancy a good trip next year :-)

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

Sounds great we should start plotting! PS the picture of the razorbill is one of your's. Meant to ask you beforehand but forgot in all the editing head muddling.

[@LadiaBlaha]

Seems to be a great trip. Thanks for sharing.

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

It was!😁

[@meetmedog]

Enjoyed that Ray. The over falls at Penryn Mawr I think are what put me off, 40 yrs ago, of ever getting wet ever again.

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

I think that was about as easy as it gets. I certainly wouldn't want to swim there when it is going big.

[@NEEJER]

Good watch, very interesting 👍

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

Glad you think so! Thanks

[@Tim8o1]

Really enjoyable watch Ray thank you, I had to smile at the lunchtime comment of "oh my knees" for me it's a similar landing rite of "oh my ankles" keep 'em coming :)

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

😀 yep the aches and pains of canoeing

[@Welshboyo76]

Love it Ray good to sea two old salty dogs back out there :) Love the extra inserts of the wildlife photos and old school surfing picks . Carwyn

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

Thank you boyo for the kind comments and the coffee. Appreciated.

[@JennyBroadbridge]

This was so much fun to watch and I enjoyed the narration. Hope you post more of these types of adventures!

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

Thank you! Will do!

[@BurtReynoldstash]

Lovely trips that ray, did it in a sea kayak years ago. (4* sea )The tidal race ate most of our group in conditions you described. Me and a friend escaped it and listened to the screams, 😂

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

I am just imagining the carnage! I presume all were recovered in due course and so I am gently smiling at the thought of it all. Yep it can get very interesting.

[@BurtReynoldstash]

@@RayGoodwinCanoe all accounted for. Bruised egos only 😂

[@abigailbown3243]

That just looks stunning, fantastic video and I enjoyed the discussion of planning and safety and also the pictures of the birds! Looking forward to more videos of adventures to inspire me

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

Glad you enjoyed it. I think I will be doing more of these where I share the planning/thinking re a trip. Trying to develop my own style.

[@ripplesandleaves]

This is so amazing! Thank you for filming and sharing it. Such an interesting place!

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

Glad you enjoyed it! It is an wonderful place and we had perfect conditions. I have been there in sea kayak when it has been very challenging but we picked our day well. Thanks for commenting.

[@jasonhutchinson8534]

Nice one Ray..

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

Thank you Jason. Appreciated.

[@Canyakcoaching]

Good one Ray, A fabulous day.

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

Yes it was. Great to do it with you.

[@jefffski]

Beautiful! Any reason you decided to paddle solo rather than tandem?

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

I knew the wind was going to be low so no for the extra power of tandem. Plus easier to film with two boats (always a consideration nowadays). Most of the big stuff I have done on the sea has been tandem.

[@john3Lee]

Very enjoyable - Thank you.... A question... Do you use warp stabilisation in post production, as I noticed the canoe was not a stable as the scenery ? Thumbs up from me !

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

Sometimes. Most was filmed on GoPros so already stabilised in camera. Thank you for your kind comments.

[@philschaefer4651]

Awesome video Ray. I'd love to do a trip like that some day, but know next to nothing about ocean paddling. I'll have to find a good guide. ;)

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

I will have a think and see if I know any decent guides. 😂 Seriously though it a trip so conditional on condition for canoe it is a rare event: I have done it in canoe with a client but we were up on Anglesey in exceptionally calm conditions, the client was very capable and we grabbed the opportunity. Done it lots in sea kayak and been out there is big conditions. Quite a place then.

[@philschaefer4651]

@@RayGoodwinCanoe I was thinking a little closer to home. Maybe Seward or Valdez Alaska. There's an outfit in Seward that gives lessons and tours in sea kayaks. I figure that'd be a good place to start. Seward is very sheltered, the biggest hazard is the tour boat wakes.

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

@@philschaefer4651 sounds really good and I am sure the pictures will make me envious. Have fun and learn the tidal stuff. Now I never did get to sea kayak in that area.

[@philschaefer4651]

@@RayGoodwinCanoe It's a pretty area, I've gone fishing there several times. Granted it's not much closer to home. 10 hour drive to Seward, vs a 10 hour flight to UK.

[@spoonerbooner]

Top video Mr Goodwin, can I ask about you paddle shape, just making a laminated white water blade for the wife, do you know where I could get a profile of that blade shape? Please of course, I'm not asking you to measure up or trace anything. . . don't worry found the link in your description. doh!

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

Not a problem. I hope the paddle making goes well and that the wife appreciates it.

[@ptrckmuir]

Another great video. What drysuit would you recommend please?

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

I am sponsored by NRS and have used their drysuits for the last 3 years and have been very pleased. Typhoon multipart drysuit has a good reputation along with the Palm ones. If you are going for made to measure I would use Dam.

[@ptrckmuir]

Thank you Ray. I'll check them out. 👍

[@bertheemskerk3273]

Awesome video Ray! Do you have to treat your paddle canoe or other gear afterwards for having been in contact with salt water?

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

Yes you do. Best to wash down in fresh water and then re oil. Salt is very damaging. I should really do the wood parts of the canoe as well but rarely get around to that. Yep it was a great trip.

[@Face-North]

New sub here. Love your videos Ray! What gopro mount are you using? Love the pov!

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

Thanks for the sub! I use the Railblaza Camera Boom 600 with their Star-Port mounts fixed to bow and stern plates of the canoe. I run para cord directly from the GoPro to the canoe in case the boom joints come loose or it all breaks in a capsize: I would regard the cord connection as critical so as not to lose the expensive GoPro (it has come lose on two occasions due to running through branches overhanging the water). www.railblaza.co.uk/electronics/cameras/railblaza-r-lock-camera-boom-600.html

[@Face-North]

@@RayGoodwinCanoe thanks for the information and the helpful advice on the para cord!

[@BuckMckawtheotherone]

Tipping the canon over the cliff when it became ineffective; sort of like what the wife does once the man reaches over 65 years old.

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

At 68 years old I am very wary around cliff edges when Lina is around.😳

[@BuckMckawtheotherone]

@@RayGoodwinCanoe ha ha.

[@blindhowlingdrunk]

I searched ‘can you use an open canoe on the sea?’ He can, obviously it would be suicide for me without any of the vast knowledge these chaps have!

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Yep that was a well chosen day with the easiest conditions possible. Get the tides or weather wrong and it is a nightmare. Mind there are many less serious places on the sea, it is having enough knowledge to understand which is which

[@saggarman]

Excellent video

[@RayGoodwinCanoe]

Thank you.