Portrush Yacht Club's Wayfarers Sail to Islay

[@RichardOates77]

I sailed Wayfarer 247 from Oban to Colonsay and Skye 45 years ago, this brought back some happy memories, great video.

[@davidpoots8362]

And they are still great boats, glad it reminded you of fun times.

[@martycochrane3717]

Fantastic video. I’m from N.Ireland but now living in Norway and was recently introduced to a wayfarer by a super friendly guy at my local marina. What a lovely wee boat and when this video popped up in my feed I couldn’t help but miss home and also feel a tad of jealousy for your trip while watching

[@davidpoots8362]

Hi Marty, don't worry we're keeping the place warm for you, well warmish, OK it's as cold and wet as ever. Wayfarers are fabulous boats, I'd love to own one but using club boats is much more convenient.

[@adam8642]

What a fabulous trip and well documented. Well done.

[@davidpoots8362]

Thanks it was exhilarating

[@DelFairley]

Very well done… serious bit of water to cross even in much bigger sailing boats!! I learned to sail in a Wayfarer as a schoolboy 😍

[@davidpoots8362]

I had a Wayfarer when I was a teenager and loved getting back in one, they are still great boats.

[@vincent7520]

Evolution scientists are still looking for the specific gene poole good old British sailors come from… but they will find. It exists. Thank you so much for sharing this experience. And please note these sailors come from all denominations, educations and age!!!! Congrats

[@davidpoots8362]

Thanks, the team just shared a love of the sea and worked together

[@jameslynch7826]

Excellent. I learnt my very basic sailing skills on the Bosun class down at Torpoint Hms Something or other when I was in the army.

[@davidpoots8362]

Thanks this was basic sailing, lots of planning and a big RIB in support

[@AirOnTheWater]

Looks like quite the adventure with a lot of experience gathered and great memories resulting 😎 Thanks for sharing this with us!

[@davidpoots8362]

Thanks, even with a safety boat it felt like a real adventure

[@AirOnTheWater]

@@davidpoots8362 Looks very much like it 😎🌊

[@nicholaskouyoumdjian9392]

Great achievement. Well done.

[@davidpoots8362]

Thanks, especially to the support crew who made it possible

[@danerik.westerlind]

What an adventure so interesting to watch, thanks for taking us with you on the adventure!🙌

[@davidpoots8362]

Thanks, we are already planning a trip to an uninhabited island next year

[@danerik.westerlind]

@@davidpoots8362 awesome🙌

[@AirOnTheWater]

Hey David! Congrats on reaching the key milestone of 500 subscribers! 😎 I'm sure there will be many more to follow once more people notice your friendly battles with the sea.

[@davidpoots8362]

Thanks Patrik

[@KingJellyfishII]

If you ever find yourself in Islay again you might consider sailing to my home island of Jura, it's got some good anchorages (although not as easy as port ellen marina) and a lot of beautiful wild country.

[@davidpoots8362]

Jura is one of the places I want to visit. We can see the Paps from here and a longer trip is something we talk about.

[@theresnobodyhere5778]

amazing little boats wayfarers , i follow a few channels that sail them ,did you see the video of the two guys that sailed nonstop around the british isles anti clockwise broke the record 14 days they were flying in heavy wind conditions

[@davidpoots8362]

Wayfarers are remarkable sea boats and we enjoyed our little adventure, the 14 day non stop trip was extreme

[@donalroche5666]

Well sailed. Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@davidpoots8362]

Thanks, it's fun to relive the afventure

[@hetty43]

Very interesting. Great achievement. Well done.

[@davidpoots8362]

Thanks we were nervous but great sense of achievement afterwards

[@redcruben]

Terrific trip thanks for posting

[@davidpoots8362]

Thanks, I'm still grinning

[@causewaykayak]

An endearing film and a weekend spent to good purpose. J.

[@davidpoots8362]

Thanks, it was fun to navigate away from the coast

[@robhosailor]

Beautiful trip ❤ Congratulations 😊

[@davidpoots8362]

Thanks, best trip I've ever taken

[@buffplums]

What a fabulous adventure folks ❤

[@davidpoots8362]

If only Arthur Ransome could write the trip blog

[@faunainthesauna]

Well done!

[@davidpoots8362]

Thanks we felt like we'd crossed the Atlantic

[@SAILBOATJACARANDA]

About ten years ago, I installed the additional berths at Port Ellen.

[@davidpoots8362]

Great job too

[@ianscott3180]

If you were going to sail a dinghy from Ireland to Islay a Wayfarer is the one to use. I have done it many times but on my old Contessa 26.

[@davidpoots8362]

I'm sure other small boats would do it but the Wayfarer Is hard to beat

[@bosamuelsson5814]

you sail well into port as long as there is wind!

[@davidpoots8362]

But stopping can be a problem 😀

[@brianholmes849]

Well done.

[@davidpoots8362]

Thanks, I'm still boring everyone about the trip

[@Outdoorinspiration]

Hi David. Great trip. I notice you’ve got a topping lift on your Wayfarer. I was wondering where it is attached on the mast. Thinking of doing the same on my Wayfarer. Thank you.

[@davidpoots8362]

Yes it's simply attached to a padeye riveted to the mast. I was sceptical but it is very useful

[@Outdoorinspiration]

How far up the mast is it.

[@paulathomas4944]

Well done all of you 👍

[@davidpoots8362]

Thanks it felt properly adventurous

[@inonthekilltaker1]

Really enjoyable video. FYI It's pronounced "Eye-La" not "I-Lay".

[@davidpoots8362]

Thanks, yes I know that, strange how you get tongue tied talking to a camera.

[@anguscartwright4637]

Well done you lot

[@davidpoots8362]

Thanks, we had a blast

[@paulgilliland2992]

What are these over falls yous are all scared off?

[@davidpoots8362]

MacDonnel Race and Slough na Marra

[@THE-RIVER-RAT]

And if you believe that share your bank details with me lol (Great line) Fantastic trip, looked like you had a great time 👍👍 I hope people noticed all the safety preparation for the crossing. Even though you had to use the motor a lot on the way back, I'm sure you still loved it. Big kids skimming stones, must be over 50 years since I last did that lol. So next time doing the crossing in a Kayak Right Hehe, I know If I did I would want a Helicopter following me lol

[@davidpoots8362]

We had a great time, but no way am I paddling that distance when I have a perfectly good sailboat

[@THE-RIVER-RAT]

@@davidpoots8362 lol Good answer 👍😂