Easdale Rib Rendezvous 2023

I was not only delighted but honoured to be asked to video the Easdale Rib Rendezvous. Over 60 fast boats met up for a weekend of boating and fun. The video illustrates the event as seen through my eyes and the drone work of fellow Ribber James

[@raykeogh1972]

Superb set of video’s I really enjoyed them all. To think because they where RIBs and I only have a mere Honwave I was not going to watch them only I read that DONNY was doing the video and knew it was worth a watch and what a watch it was. The drone footage the evacuation of the port on the first day was well mind blowing to me I am seriously not the JEALOUS type but bouy was when watching those. Thanks again all who participated in this journey and I like to say a very special well done to the guy and gal in the little blue boat. A lot of people would not have the spirit in them to take on that journey. Well done to you all. Thanks for sharing Ray K UK 🇬🇧 YNWA.

[@donnywilcox]

Hope you are have a great time on Loch Linnhe Ray ..think you are there now if I recall correctly ?

[@RogerIElliott]

Fantastic Donny! I was sure I'd seen you at lunchtime at Coll.

[@alexdobie1808]

Thanks Donny, another great video.

[@donnywilcox]

Thanks Alex..I enjoyed making this one :-D

[@boatingsibbingandwandering3262]

Excellent video Donny and lovely to meet you at last. We had a lovely time and the weather generally behaved. What an incredible area you have for boating and so much thanks for your videos that inspired us to visit Scotland with our boat. Her indoors says I am now a film star. My membership application to Equity has been posted 😉

[@donnywilcox]

Ach..you were always a star in my books Denis ..so others just seem to lack a sense of humour and take things to seriously ..you will enjoy my next video..its not made yet.. but I done a daft thing.. it will be called Donny goes Drone for the Day ..or something like that :-D

[@alantipple3684]

Would love to give this a go great watch thanks Donny

[@donnywilcox]

Thanks Alan..it was a real treat for me :-D

[@neilreid4306]

Brilliant stuff again Donny, especially the outtakes at the end.

[@donnywilcox]

It was fun making the video and working with the guys Neil ..thanks for commenting :-D

[@captainlandslide9874]

Excellent video Donny, quite a bit different from your usual style, excellent! I would absolutely love to attend the ERR one day but not on my own craft due to lack of proper sea experience. I definitely stay within my limits!

[@stevesdaysoff2759]

Wow what a great sight seeing all them ribs. Good introduction and the editing was spot on. Really enjoyed watching. Atb Steve 👍

[@donnywilcox]

Thanks steve ..it was a great experience. I will get in touch with you after I clear my feet a bit and also catch up on things as the trip plus video took a good part of my time recently

[@stevesdaysoff2759]

Thanks Donny. I often go to Kelly's pier to relax and think your car and trailer were on shore last week. That video was great 👍

[@activatedpineal5359]

🔥

[@donnywilcox]

Thanks again activated ..appreciated :-D

[@ashleyhoward8926]

Tons of fun Donny, but quite different from your usual forays. Variety is the spice of life, well done !

[@donnywilcox]

Thanks Ashley ..yup..it was a real treat for me..and Im happy how the video turned out :-D

[@steelramis]

red october 想法不错🤣！ 拍的蛮像的！

[@jonwallace7015]

👍😀

[@donnywilcox]

Thanks Jon..Appreciated :-D

[@123boat]

A fabulous video Donny. A month plus one day and I’ll be travelling north to Bute for a long awaited first trip to Scotland unfortunately minus my boat 😢

[@raykeogh1972]

Aw why no Boat? I’d be GUTTED

[@123boat]

@@raykeogh1972 I’m not taking my van because four of us are going up and no room for a boat 🙁

[@donnywilcox]

Hey ..Bute is nice Boatsbits ..its a while since I have been down that way ..enjoy your trip :-D

[@UrbanMonkeyAdventures]

Amazing we have just bought a new rib we would love to join you is it open to anyone thanks for a great vlog 👌

[@donnywilcox]

Hi Urban.. yes its open to anyone and you are welcome to come along. Its 4th and 5th May next year..there is an easdale rib rendesvous facebook page so watch it for more details nearer the time :-D

[@MrFreediving]

When is the 2024 Rendevous?

[@donnywilcox]

Hi Mrfreediving ..ERR 2024 is on 4th and 5th May ..they are still planning a route etc but I believe the dates are set. Hope that helps

[@andrewbradford5028]

Who was drone pilot and what type of drone was used?

[@donnywilcox]

Hi Ardrew..it was James who flew the drone ..but I have no idea what kind it was..you will see it up close if you watch the video though..if that helps :-D

[@margaretsmallallan28]

Where is your accent fron Donny?

[@Alicatt1]

Excellent Donny, really enjoyed watching that and was really looking forward to seeing this after watching Dennis' (Bigplumbs) videos. We were in Scotland at the beginning of April and my car broke down, had to get it lifted to the garage, the driver was excited about going to this Rib Rendezvous and was telling me a bit about the RIB scene in Oban where he is from. The car broke down on the way to look at a boat for sale near Perth, I turned into the guy's property and the right front wheel bearing went crunch, kind of spoiled the day both the wife and myself liked the boat but while sorting out the car someone else managed to get their bid in first Ah well. What happened to the first version? had watched that and was going to show my wife as we were in Easdale last year but it had disappeared when I went to play it to her.

[@donnywilcox]

hi alicatt..the first version is a goodexample of the problems of making videos of other. I included a clip that i didnt think was right as it was a bit personal..but was told to include it by the folks I was making the video for. then the guy in the clip complained ..and I dont blame him. I cut the clip and reposted. soory to hear you missed the boat..there are always others though 😀

[@raykeogh1972]

Shame you never got the boat. But I think there is a reason for everything. I had something similar happen. Promised they would wait and I was half a day out. I can understand they sold it. I ended up buying brand new gear. Going out to sea in a OLD ENGINE is not recommended. New Honwave and a new Suzuki 20hp efi I am very happy with. Off to Loch Linnhe on May 14th hopefully to go island hopping. Yippee.

[@iansellars4153]

Epic stuff Donny thanks for posting

[@donnywilcox]

Thanks Ian.. I really enjoyed this trip :-D