Scottish Sea Kayaking : the West Coast of Skye 2022 (part one)

Part one of our six day sea Kayaking trip down the West Coast of Skye.
This video covers from Dunvegan to Loch Bracadale and Harlosh, taking in the infamous Neist point and the superb Macleod`s Maidens sea stacks. This is a stunning piece of coast, with amazing cliffs, caves, natural arches, sea stacks and idyllic camp spots, it offers sea kayaking to rival anything in the UK.

[@ea6761]

This is the type of content that youtube and social networks should promote.Very chill video,amazing scenery and good people.

[@getwet501]

Thank you very much 😁

[@fkrusenstern]

Gorgeous movie. Thank you.

[@getwet501]

Thank you very much😁

[@coppershark1973]

Fantastic trip and video. Could you upload a video of the same trip without the music? I’d love to watch it with just the sounds of the natural world.

[@getwet501]

Thanks, a very polite way to say the music spoils it for you, it may not be that easy, but will look into it. Music is always a problem, perhaps better without if it doesn't grab you, i understand

[@PaavoLammikko]

@@getwet501 I think the music is just too loud. Made me skip to next video cause I had problems hearing your voice properly. Seems like you had a nice trip though! :-)

[@cwa2012]

I would love to be able to hear what you are saying 🥰

[@OntarioFreshwaterFishing]

@@getwet501 yeah I’m in the same boat here, no music is always better.

[@familiaperezquintana4813]

Your land is precious and even more seen in a kayak. Someday I will do your tour. Greetings from southern Spain. Thank you for sharing your magnificent country.

[@getwet501]

Thank you 😁

[@anthonyvespia6662]

I love Sea kayaks, and seeing you guys plan a camping trip, with the beautiful ocean. Fully packed with all you need including safety gear, and equipment for your kayaks. I have a 12 ft, 4k dollar kayak. With the factory trolling motor, and a small motor on my rudder. Electronics, USB chargers, lithium batteries, and all I ever need if I were stranded on an island. Shelter, first aid, water , food, communication, and always do a 3 day fishing trip with friends. So many people go out with no maps, gps, signal devices, lights. Everything you need to survive. It'll happen to everyone. Beautiful trip and video. I Really enjoyed it!.Stay safe my friends.

[@getwet501]

Many thanks, yea its right to take all sensible precautions on such trips

[@juanjoalonso_freefins]

A wonderful collection of landscapes, lights, caves and moments. Thanks for sharing

[@getwet501]

Thank you😆

[@khelben1979]

Well done and thanks for sharing! Greetings from Sweden.

[@LOOL72]

Wonderful adventure and video ! Thank you for it.

[@nehemiah413]

Amazing, thank you for the video.

[@ronanmcgovern6231]

Just perfect! Looking forward to PART 2!!

[@jaylynch7022]

Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@AdventuringIrishman]

Awesome video! Excellent place to paddle!

[@chriskelvin248]

Just spectacular part of the world for sea kayaking. Loved this!

[@getwet501]

Thanks 😁

[@ithrins3547]

Amazing scenery! I wish I could be there right now

[@karenmunger9070]

Absolutely stunning and beautiful! Thank you for sharing. Love to see your adventure through the camera as well as the gps. Cant wait for part II. God bless.

[@johnathonowens6516]

Just amazing.

[@marcoshea4868]

Brilliant thanks for sharing you adventure I’m looking to start sea kayaking thanks again 👍

[@paweszkudlarek600]

imponujący film, doskonała realizacja wyprawy i filmu - jestem pod wrażeniem. Gratuluję

[@boxergizmo]

Absolutely beautiful, thank you for the video!

[@getwet501]

Thank you😁

[@rontimber8566]

Beautiful trip! Greetings from Ottawa Canada. I really look forward to putting my kayak in salt water some day. We got a lot of amazing fresh water places to paddle. So at least I've got some trips to sink my teeth into in the meantime. Thanks for the great video, glad KZbin recommended it.

[@silentrabbit247]

Nice one Bob & Co, did coastal backpacking trip from Ramasaig to Orbost years ago. There was a very smelly dead Sperm Whale carcass in the bay below the bothy. Duirnish Coast is lovely quiet part of the world. Enjoy watching your videos, especially as now have a S.O.F. folding Kayak. All best.

[@Chasetenny]

Wow. Absolutely stunning. You guys rock!

[@getwet501]

Ha ha, many thanks 😁

[@ewanmackenzie6777]

Awesome Bob, trip well documented looking forward to part 2!

[@getwet501]

Many thanks, part 2 is posted and a few other similar style since then as well😁

[@darrenlupton565]

Lovely. Though those conditions on day one might just have sent me scuppering back to shore... Great skills.

[@DaveDoesOutdoors]

Wow thanks for sharing your trip - amazing !! Atb 👍🏽

[@getwet501]

Thanks, Check out part 2 as well!!

[@HandymanDanbrown]

Brilliant looking trip guys. Well done.

[@getwet501]

Thank you😁

[@kerny2091]

Some cracking footage I really enjoyed your video and I'm looking forward to part 2 👍

[@getwet501]

Thaks😁

[@dbanniste]

What a trip , enjoyed the video , well edited 👍

[@marcusdemuth3154]

Fantastic footage, editing and storytelling. Thank you!

[@getwet501]

Thank you very much😁

[@stevebuckerfield3868]

Stunning views of the Skye coast - as you say, ‘a prehistoric atmosphere’. Great video but I think the trip is beyond me. I’ll stick to kayaking on the Thames from Pimlico!

[@Fishaholicboy]

Looking forward to part 2!

[@getwet501]

Thanks😁

[@stevenhulbert7540]

Thank you sir for recording this trip. Echoed your commentary on the prehistoric feel of the rocks and their shapes. Thanks for panning the camera around to show a lot of the cliffs and going through the passageways. Big difference on conditions between first and second day, beautiful calm water and well planned, 30 mph winds are tough, well done!

[@getwet501]

Thank you for the kind comments and feeback😁

[@weekendwithbevoblog2171]

Spectacular coastline. Rugged conditions. Commentary spot on.

[@getwet501]

Thanks😁

[@kaywon9429]

정말 아름답고, 경이로운 풍경입니다. 아름다운 영상을 좋은 음악과 함께 잘 봤습니다. Thank you, Nice paddler!

[@getwet501]

Thank you😁

[@enjoy4elements921]

Wow, Bob! So great content, I cannot believe what Skye is offering from the sea view. My son and I just returned from Scottland, where we have been climbing mountains on Skye and kayaking the Caledonian Canal. But what you show me from the Sea side is just unmatched by what we have seen... Thanks for producing this video! Alle best and greetings from Switzerland

[@getwet501]

Thanks for the kind comments, check out part two as well got the rest of the trip. Sounds like you had a great time in Scotland & Skye

[@beckerfrank714]

big thx for sharing this awesome journey with us...i appreciate the composing of your storytelling&sound which reflects what the experience was about...well done. greatings from Luxembourg

[@getwet501]

Many thanks for the kind comments😁

[@michaeledmund2787]

Great Interview...

[@habuworkdegilholiday]

Çok güzel bir rota yapmışsınız. 👏

[@kevinpointer1187]

Love the video and music .Green with envy as I’ve just received my new 155 Delphin sea kayak .Good weather planning was very important.Brilliant.Kevinrpointer

[@getwet501]

Thank you... enjoy your new boat😀

[@teeebagtomm]

Love this! Inspiring! ❤ from Maui

[@getwet501]

Thank you very much😁

[@prospektkayak]

yes what a view

[@easyrider7694]

Hello there from the westcountry. it's really nice to see other kayakers out there having fun around other areas to much my appreciation and yes the views are outstanding and i ireally enjoyed the video. Thanks you for sharing this 😊 👍

[@getwet501]

Thank you 😁

[@normanedwards2595]

Lost for words Robert - outstanding doesn’t do it the video and adventure justice. And - I’m getting so much more out of it thanks reading your kayaking books 🙏

[@getwet501]

Thanks, may even make a sea kayaker out of you yet😂

[@normanedwards2595]

@@getwet501 Too kind - you know I’m not made of tough enough stuff 😀

[@grzegorzvanous691]

Great video ;))

[@hoonjekye1344]

cobalt blue sea. rawful adventure. i love it.

[@getwet501]

Thank you😁

[@user-rx6rd9fs2y]

Thank you for the beautiful views and bits of interesting history! As a still water kayaker, so far, this looks very adventurous 🙂

[@getwet501]

Thank you. Yes it's a super place to kayak and a great adventure, I can't wait to go back, but Scotland has so many great places it's hard to fit them in once never mind repeat trips

[@robkunzig5795]

Gentlemen - I am not a kayaker, at all but I am loving what you two DID! congrats!!

[@getwet501]

Thanks😁

[@Mohak_16]

Incredible video sir

[@getwet501]

Many thanks, check out part two from this trip as well😁

[@jonathanfugit4607]

Wow. Incredible. Hopefully you plan to keep making content.

[@getwet501]

Thanks, yea part 2 will be out in a few weeks😁

[@lukaasat1236]

amazing Bravoo !

[@getwet501]

Thank you 😁

[@callsignkkangchul]

very beautiful movie. thanks.

[@getwet501]

Thank you 😁

[@handknottipps]

Perfekt!это и моя мечта !

[@paulakins6702]

Really impressive video quality for this 2 person kayak adventure. Such spectacular coast line and I love the exploration that you did through arches and caves. I also appreciate how the expedition was dialed in with top notch planning, judgement, and of course, some spirits at night. Not sure how you all settled on rum with all those barrels of Talisker near by.

[@getwet501]

Many thanks. I was on Whisky, just my daft mate on the Rum

[@serenityinside1]

“ daft” doesn’t cover it .. unbelievable 🙄🤨

[@florenceor.9002]

What a kayak paradise ...

[@getwet501]

Thanks, as yes indeed it is😁

[@AliAnsari-cv6pc]

One of the most beautiful countries love Scotland

[@getwet501]

Yes indeed, the west Highlands are fanrastic

[@joeextraknow2854]

Wow, amazing! I dream one day I will do the same.

[@getwet501]

Thank you. Yes it's a super trip

[@valbowman9985]

Superb

[@getwet501]

Thanks Val

[@DavidTYork]

That is stunning. I love Skye and it is even more incredible from the sea. I am off to pick my kayak up this weekend and will be taking it up to Skye in the summer. I cannot believe that you managed to pass Neist Point at its most benign - the currents around there are bonkers.

[@getwet501]

Thanks. Yea much of Skye is stunning. I think like a lot of notorious places, get the conditions right and they are a non event, however, as you say, wrong time , wrong conditions and Neist point would be very scary

[@DavidTYork]

@@getwet501 I have fished from the shore at Neist many times and the tide very rarely settles, even at slack water. This is my friend free diving their on a beautiful day. kzbin.info/www/bejne/onumfGiCrKaZZ9E

[@getwet501]

Thanks for the link to the diving video, its super, a great watch

[@frankieholmes1620]

Maravilloso...

[@getwet501]

Thanks😁

[@josephinebennington7247]

Well…..this was the same route as my very first exped, 25yrs ago. Except south to north. Brilliant.

[@getwet501]

Super, you were spoilt doing such a good trip as your first!

[@josephinebennington7247]

@@getwet501 .. Overindulged maybe, not spoilt. Didn’t stop there. Summer isles this week! (When’s part II releasing?)

[@getwet501]

Fantastic, ive not paddled the Summer Isles yet. Part two will be a few weeks away, I'm off to the outer Hebrides for a few weeks tomortow😁

[@josephinebennington7247]

@@getwet501 Fantastic. If you can, visit The northern Berneray, a little gem and a great bothy and/or campsite looking over to Harris. Cheers.

[@robertevans7801]

@@josephinebennington7247 Thanks. Funny you mention that, Ive never been to that particular place, other than drive off the Harris Ferry, but this time Im already planning to... btw you may enjoy some of my other vids ef Mingulay exped x4, a couple from Jura... and lots of others cheers

[@andreteixeira5635]

Amazing footage, many thanks for sharing! I would very much like to know the models and make of the kayaks. Greetings from Brazil!

[@getwet501]

Hi... They are both North Shore boats, made in the Uk. The Yellow one is an Atlantic and mine is an Ocean. Both great boats imo

[@user-kh6mv4xn6y]

不可思议，太酷了，我的老伙计

[@AaronBrand]

Awesome trip video. I’d like to visit. I’m interested in what you mentioned about Lorgill Bay village being taken over. I’m curious about that period of history as my ancestors left Scotland in about 1831. I’d like to better understand their motivation for leaving. I have read a little about enclosure and I thought that that might have been part of it. Very interesting.

[@oddsocks8733]

Bruce Fummey tells the story well on his youtube channel Scotland History Tours - look for Skye Crofters Wars in the playlists. There are also videos about the Highland Clearances and about Scots in Canada, giving other parts of the story. I also recommend Andy Wightman's book "The Poor Had No Lawyers" which describes in detail how landowners came to own millions of acres across Scotland, including on the Isle of Skye, that had been held in common.

[@NorthernWalks]

How do you get back to your vehicle? Do you travel back the same route and camp a further 2 days ?

[@hntrains2]

3 mph says you are taking your time - which is good when there is so much to see around. An extra paddle is a great idea; but have you had any problems with the main one? How wet are you at the end of the day?

[@getwet501]

Hi, yea 3mph average isn't rushing, but were not trying to, as you say lots to see. Re spare paddle, its fairly standard procedure to carry one on such a trip, I've never needed it, but I have seen paddles get broken. The dry suits we wear keep us fairly dry, but just a touch damp from persperation

[@stepheneurosailor1623]

👍👍

[@getwet501]

😁😁

[@massimocorsaro1831]

Beautiful video that transmits serenity and charme, like the music. Can you tell the model of kayaks?

[@getwet501]

Thanks😁 they are both North Shore boats, the yellow one is an Atlantic and the white one an Ocean 17. Both are very nice kayaks

[@massimocorsaro1831]

@@getwet501 thank you

[@jujujay]

A great adventure and well made film. What’s tent are you using? I love kayak camping and making a good adventure film too.

[@getwet501]

@@jujujay thanks, it's a Berghaus Cairngorm 2, I really rate it for usable space

[@jujujay]

@@getwet501 ah thanks I’ll look them up as I’ve used the same one over 30 years now! Never seen a better one!

[@Andrew-dj4df]

Amazing trip. Thanks for sharing it with us. And what garmin gear were you using? Was that a smart watch or gps tracker? Would you consider doing a gear review kinda stuff, would me much appreciated. Cheers mate!

[@getwet501]

Thanks😁 i just use a Garmin Forerunner 735xt, a fairly basic waterproof wrist gps. Gives me basic speed and distance while on the water and I download the trace when I get home. This does all I want, but there are many avaiable that give you more real time info, but they tend to be bigger and more expensive

[@tritonsyc]

Great Video Bob, I have a pile of footage if you want to have a go at it!!

[@getwet501]

Thanks, you can edit hour own😂🤣, I've got part 2 to do when I get back from the Hebrides

[@nullislandlife]

Bob, would you mind sharing what model Northshore kayak you are using? Also, is there anything you do not like about it?

[@getwet501]

Hi, it's a North Shore Ocean 17.... I'm a huge fan, handles superbly empty or full loaded, and is very responsive to fine tuning with the skeg, meaning that whatever the conditions, your not fighting the boat. Enough space for multiday trips, without being oversize for me.

[@nullislandlife]

@@getwet501 Thank you, Bob. I immensely enjoy your videos.

[@getwet501]

@nullislandlife thank you very much😁

[@88sabbel]

wonderful 3 days trip, I enjoyed it! Have you ever flipped over with a fully loaded kayak? Does the eskimo roll still work?

[@getwet501]

Thanks. Yes the Eskimo roll would still work with a fully loaded boat, but ive never had to do it.... yet🤣 check out part 2 video for the rest of the trip

[@88sabbel]

@@getwet501 thanks for your answer and advice for part 2, i hadn't seen that yesterday...lol

[@sgtwotitan4012]

You should also show some views into tge water specially of sealife thanks

[@Sugarfoot108]

Beautifully filmed. What tents are you using?

[@getwet501]

Many thanks... tents are Berghaus cheviot and Cairngorm, we are both very happy with them

[@user-tv2xn3xw3g]

👍

[@getwet501]

👍 thanks

[@daliborkovac1581]

I just randomly found your video and I got to say, these are some spectacular views... I wish one day I will be able to follow your 'steps'... Out of curiosity, what time of year did you do the trip and what was the sea temperature at the time? I see you two are wearing dry suits, but Im wandering if one could get by in a thicker wet suit?

[@getwet501]

Thank you... we went in May, not sure what sea temps are, but chilly! Dry suits are not needed, but offer good comfort levels, for me, on such trips

[@daliborkovac1581]

@getwet501 wow, thx for the super fast reply :) also, congrats! This was an awesome trip and I'm sure you guys had a blast out there. I am just beginning with similar trips, but in Adriatic which is a lot more forgiving regarding weather conditions, especially in summer. I wish you many more expeditions like this!

[@getwet501]

@@daliborkovac1581 good luck with your future trips, have fun😁

[@ottconsulting7]

I wouldn’t try that in an Itiwit 100 for sure.

[@kosmatifizik]

X500?

[@kurtpenner2362]

May I ask how you took those great scenes on the water? Is it a GoPro camera strapped to your head? Or some other camera?

[@getwet501]

Thanks... i use a gopro with a mouth mount, gives similar results to a head mount but its a bit easier to turn it off an on etc

[@kurtpenner2362]

@@getwet501 You mean you just hold it between your teeth? Most curious.

[@getwet501]

@@kurtpenner2362 indeed🤣

[@pikemaster1972]

Bob just curious how you packed the camping chair ?

[@getwet501]

Hi, it packs down very small and is light, no problems at all to carry one, and is a great creature comfort!

[@pikemaster1972]

@@getwet501 thanks great video good therapy!

[@jamesbinns8528]

Am I correct to assume that you guys know how to roll your kayaks?

[@getwet501]

@jamesbinns8528 Hi, yes you are correct, we would expect to roll back up if needed, also, we are up to speed with self rescue and assisted rescue techniques.

[@kevinspear1949]

Bob what time of year was this

[@getwet501]

Hi, it was mid April

[@thomasjensen3214]

What kayaks do you paddle??

[@getwet501]

Hi, they are both Northshore, now very similar called Northshore Voyager Evolution ( white one) and Northshore Atlantic Evolution (yellow one) ... but they are not quite as good imo since the legend Mike stopped making them!

[@thomasjensen3214]

@@getwet501 OK!! Who builds them now?? Valley?? I have a North Shore Ocean 17.6. Beautiful boat!! I just struggle getting in an out of it. 6.3 and long shanks vs shorter cockpit opening compared to my Atlantic RM

[@getwet501]

@@thomasjensen3214 Hi, yea its Valley making the evolution versions, which are slightly tweaked versions of the Northshore Ocean and Atlantic that Mike Nelson made. If you have a Ocean 17.6 Im fairly sure you will find the Evolution Voyager version slightly smaller fit. My Ocean ( the white decked boat) is the 17" size and I bought it off a mate who up sized to the 17"6 because he found mine tight. I believe the Evolution Voyager at 17"2 sized between the two in length and cockpit volume etc. Hope this helps

[@user-js4bz6zn3f]

Привет. Как называется твоя лодка?

[@robertevans7801]

Hi, its a North Shore Ocean 17"

[@stefanomoretti3664]

nice trip... but don't come to the Mediterranean or you'll stay hooked ;-)

[@getwet501]

Thanks, Im too busy exploring the Scottish highlands & Islands right now, but perhaps one day😂

[@user-rl7nu5vq5y]

Интересно, где питьевую воду брали?

[@getwet501]

Sorry, I need a translation🤣

[@martin.feuchtwanger]

@@getwet501 Where did you get drinking water?

[@getwet501]

Hi, we always carry enough water for a few days and top up as needed from streams, its part of the planning process to identify water sources or lack of. Carrying four days water isnt a problem

[@VakoJanverdashvili]

where can I buy good quality Kayak

[@getwet501]

I guess it depends where you live, I would start with a google search for your locality

[@VakoJanverdashvili]

@@getwet501 I already tried but there is no local stores in my country. I wonder if there are any good online shop to order

[@rickfine822]

great video too bad you have music and talking

[@getwet501]

Can't please everyone, sorry!

[@philhomans3521]

Great watch but the music is too much.

[@getwet501]

Thank you, and yes I agree. Getting the balance right isn't easy, and it also sounds very different on different devices. This was an early effort with commentary, hopefully Im getting a bit better on more recent trip videos

[@manccyclist]

Music too loud and drowning your audio....

[@getwet501]

Thanks, yea I agree. Getting the balance right is tricky. Also, it sounds very different on different devices, which doesn't help! It's fine on my PC, but not on my phone

[@Platypus_Warrior]

I did the math at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="9">00:09</a>. You show us a spot that correspond to 1/120 000 of the surface of the earth. That's racist ! ;-)

[@johndashwood7671]

Would have been a great video without the orchestra.

[@getwet501]

Thanks for the kind comment🤣

[@martin.feuchtwanger]

I think he means: it's hard to hear your commentary over the music.

[@getwet501]

@@martin.feuchtwanger thanks, yes, a valid point. Getting the siund balance right isnt that easy, it sounds different on different devices and seems to change when its uploaded to U tube. This vid was an early attempt at commentary, and I didnt want the voice to dominate, but agree it comes over a bit low on utube. Cheers

[@iwjoutdoors]

I would agree about the music. Nice but too loud,drowns your voice and unnecessary anyway. Also,, would suggest showing map of the day first rather than after. And next time invite me! Fab vids. We'll done ✔️

[@getwet501]

Thank you. Yea I agree with comments re the music, it was an early attempt at a voice over, and that balance wasn't right, not that easy to get right as it sounds different on different devices, it sounds fine on my PC where I edited, but not on U Tube... more recent efforts are better I think? Cheers

[@allavandrel1]

C'est un peu mou. Un trip sympa, mais du gros temps rencontré aurait donné du pep's a la video.

[@louielizzy1807]

Great video, except I'd have liked more natural bird, wind/water, and conversational sounds--rather than monotonous piano tinkling.

[@getwet501]

Thanks for the input, I do understand, indeed its hard to get it right for everyone. Heavy breathing picked up by the mouth mounted camera, a squeeky paddle noise (wet skin on the paddle shaft) and very boring conversations do detract from the natural sound and steer me towards adding some form of music