Sea Kayaking: Jura, Scarba, Garvellachs & Slate Isles. Part 1: Garvellachs

[@bobfreestone1752]

Thankyou for great footage and commentary. I slept twice under canvas below the bothy on Scarba. Actually tried to buy that bothy in the early 2010s, but the new aristocrat owner's polite refusal, together with our doctor's apoplectic objection, put paid to that. Thankyou again. Bob.

[@DKPaddler]

As always a pleasure to watch your videos Geoff, Thanks for taking us with you 👍

[@geoffburke]

Thanks DK 👍 So pleased you enjoyed it. Stay tuned for Part 2 it may be a week or so, it takes me that long 😃😂

[@qaannat]

Aren't these adventures a treat!

[@geoffburke]

@@qaannat Thanks so much for your comments and I'm pleased you're enjoying the video's, I'll try and get the next part edited in a week or so. Watch this space!

[@pamfreeman5197]

Thank you Geoff. This was so enjoyable and thoroughly interesting. To have your knowledge of these places, both land empty and now neglected industry and once thriving housing was so valued. That and your commentaries on the water are much enjoyed and appreciated. Take good care. Pam

[@geoffburke]

Pam, thanks so much for you kind comments. I suppose my knowledge of the area has accumulated over many years, from both sea kayaking and scuba diving there since the late 70's. The area has stunning scenery, incredible wildlife and a wealth of history through the ages. I'm really pleased you're enjoying travelling with me on my adventures and loads more still to edit. Thanks for watching and your comments, questions are greatly appreciated !!

[@pamfreeman5197]

👍great stuff. I'll be with you now!

[@andyniblock43]

Great narration and scenery Geoff, thank you.

[@geoffburke]

Hi Andy and thanks for your kind comments. This area of Scotland has always been close to my heart throughout my 50 plus years a Sea Kayaker, it tremendous. Feel free to browse and enjoy more of my little adventures. Best Regards, Geoff

[@johnthebivvy8436]

Great To see this area ,kayaked this whole area many timesj in the late 80s ,in the 90s crossed the coryvrekan in a spring tide in my Nordkap Hm ,thank you got bringing back great memories, watching all your videos

[@geoffburke]

Thanks for your comments John, yes its my favourite place to paddle with such dramatic scenery and dynamic water and all the remoteness you could wish for!! Where are you based and are you still paddling.?

[@JamesFleming888]

Terrific. That was fantastic 👏 I loved the whole video. Just a great warm feel. What an adventure. Nice one.

[@geoffburke]

Thanks James pleased you enjoyed it, I've just started to edit part 2, but also in the middle of having a new bathroom fitted so may be over a week or so before it's uploaded...watch this space.

[@alexdobie1808]

Another great video, I can't wait for part 2.

[@geoffburke]

Thanks Alex, pleased you enjoyed it. I'd better get stuck into editing Part 2 then, seen as everyone is so eager...its going to be a busy week inc having a new bathroom fitted !! 🙄😲

[@jchambers1191]

Great videography! Thanks for sharing your travels, looking forward to part 2.

[@geoffburke]

Thanks for your great comments Jeff, much appreciated 👍it was an excellent start to a megga trip. I've started on part 2 but it may take a wee while to get back to it. Back surgery rehab now at week 6 and having a new bathroom fitted so a bit full on! ...another week or so, I think you've subscribed so you should get a notification...but watch this space, in the meantime, please feel free to browse my other video's 😀

[@stevenhulbert7540]

Thank you Geoff for recording this trip. Nice to see the cliffs and the drone shots to get a layout of the area, as well as the history behind the slate production. Love seeing the deer on the mountain side, that's gotta be rough swimming from island to island. Andy's stills were idyllic. Nice catch on the eagles riding the updrafts, looks like you got some rough seas in part 2, thanks.

[@geoffburke]

Hi Steven, thanks again for watching and I very much appreciate your detailed comments you've certainly absorbed those images. Great having you along with me, Part 2: is now uploaded (I thought you'd have been notified as you must have subscribed ??) and I'm busy working on Part 3: which will be coming in a few days 🤞🤞 Cheers, and thanks again!

[@geoffburke]

On a trip crossing from Islay to Oronsay & Colonsay many years ago we saw a huge royal stag off the end of Ruvaal Lighthouse on Islay ploughing it's way down the Sound of Islay with the tide, it's forelegs beating the water to a froth, such a magnificent sight of awesomely powerful animal. Take a look for our surprise in the cave on Scarba on this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipTLmZ-unNifndk at around 4.27mins in 😂😂 magnificent 👌

[@sim-sam]

Thanks Geoff!

[@geoffburke]

Cheers Sam I hope you liked it 😊

[@reneopstals6417]

Amazing kayak adventure 😊

[@geoffburke]

Hi Rene, and thanks for your comments, yes a truly wonderful area for a multi day kayak expedition and an absolute favourite of mine, it has everything you could want for a great kayaking journey 😊 😀 👍

[@calatoruldac]

Very nice! Congratulations! 👍

[@geoffburke]

Thanks Viorel, you seem to be enjoying the video's. I've had a bit of a layoff after my operation so I'd better get some more editing done on Part 2 👍👍

[@calatoruldac]

@@geoffburke I hope you are well now. What condition did you have, if you don't mind me asking?

[@geoffburke]

@@calatoruldac Hi Viorel, thanks for asking. Spinal surgery 6 weeks ago, with fusion of L2 & L3 vertebrae, so more more metalwork and screws to match my 2 knees and 1 hip, ha,ha,😂😂. I'm doing great and can't wait to get back in the kayak and tge surgeon says another 6 weeks just taking things careful. 🙄🙄😪😪 I'm feeling great and my back feels really strong so a little frustrated as I normally am after surgery 🙃 Don't worry I'll be back soon...Cheers Geoff 👍

[@calatoruldac]

@@geoffburke I'm glad you're okay! Health is the most valuable thing. 🤗

[@geoffburke]

@@calatoruldac Thanks, you're absolutely right and I wish the best of health also my friend 👍 😀

[@dugeish]

Geoff, First off Geoff, let me say that I hope that your recovery is going well and you are comfortable. Based on the wonderful quality of this video I'm guessing you're doing, not bad. I must say the quality of your productions are a bit like a good whiskey, improving over time. I very much enjoyed this latest installment and was impressed with the skillful use of the still shots by Andy. Of course, the beauty of the isles themselves keeps me coming back the way a child eagerly awaits the next Batman movie. WELL DONE! and thank you once again.

[@geoffburke]

You're too kind Doug...thanks! Yeah, my rehab hasn't officially started yet as I'm not due for my 6 week followup till next week but having the couple of setbacks meant I got to speak with the surgeon with positive feedback on my physical progress, hence bent over working on some electrics in the loft today, so it got a bit of workout 😃👍 Now my head is back in the game toward edits, hopefully I shouldn't keep your inner child waiting too long for the next installment. Thanks again!

[@oliverjohn5566]

I like that acronym! SEA (Sea- earth- air). I got one in Spanish TMA(Tierra -mar-aire).

[@geoffburke]

Ha, ha, cheers John? Thanks for that, you're the first to mention it. It comes from my previous sports and hobbies, I dive and obviously Sea Kayak, I walk and love cliffs and coastal scenery, and I used to fly paragliders and paramotors, now use a drone for my aerial photography. I like yours too !!👍👍👍

[@qaannat]

Loch Lomond! Is that where Ken Taylor demonstrated the West Greenland kayak built by Emmanuel Korneilson (sp?) to the Scottish Canoe Hostellers Club?

[@geoffburke]

Thanks qaannat? I'm not sure about Ken Taylor it doesn't ring any bells, sorry.