Small Isles by Inflatable Boat, Part 1

[@MarkN67]

I’ve just happened on this little series and think it’s superb. You really show boating at it’s best, getting out on the water without spending a fortune and having the best of adventures. Great job, Donny, thank you.

[@123boat]

What perfect conditions. I’d happily travel the world on my sib if guaranteed conditions like this. Beautiful scenery as usual and looking forward to part 2 . 😃

[@donnywilcox]

Hi Boatsbitsandbobs..in part 3 you will find it was not so idylic conditions on the return journey ;-0 ..but still very enjoyable :-D

[@123boat]

@@donnywilcox That’s very often the case. I love getting out early before the on shore wind starts. Great video Donny 👍

[@archieblair9625]

cheers Donny thanks again love watching the videos after a stressfull day at work

[@donnywilcox]

Hope you had an easey day at work today Archie..chill out to part two of the Small Isles :-D

[@kungpho7325]

Love it mate!! Hello from Australia buddy

[@thomashawk21]

Looks awesome love to do that one day got the boat booked for weekend at the etive can’t wait

[@paulelgersma3971]

awesome, thank you for taking us with you on your adventures.

[@donnywilcox]

Glad you enjoy the videos Paul.. part two is now uploasded..enjoy it too :-D

[@iansellars4153]

wow stunning Donny , looking forward to the next parts

[@donnywilcox]

Part 2 now uploaded Ian..enjoy it too :-D

[@fastasfox]

I feel so relaxed after watching this...lovely trip.

[@donnywilcox]

Thanks for commenting and Im delighted you enjoyed the video Fastasfox

[@olaf2410]

Very nice video, thanks for sharing 🙂

[@Familytime1]

Beautifully done

[@PLK260]

Good to see Gordon out and about, roll on part 2 👍👍

[@donnywilcox]

Hi Piotr..yup..I was delighted he came along..I thought he was turning into a landlubber because he was campervaning a lot this summer. I was supposed to meet him last weekend too but I cancvelled because of a cold virus..and he cancelled because of a stomach virus ..so we werer a sorry pair last weekend :-0

[@tamlyon4435]

You were blessed with a wonderful weather window Donny ....what an inspirational adventure, captured beautifully 🥃🥃 thank you .

[@donnywilcox]

It was a great summer Tam..and we enjoyed a fine day going round Canna.. we jest have to get back nowand the swell is increasing :-D

[@ashleyhoward8926]

A whole new Canna worms ! I'm not sure how my backside would have survived 100 miles in a wee boat though. See you on the way back. Well done & thanks for posting

[@donnywilcox]

It was a long day Ashley..but well worth the aches and pains. It took two days to get home though :-D

[@andrewwilliams5143]

Looks awesome…another great video Donny…the scenery is amazing…great navigating through the fog…keep them coming 👍

[@Alanniven292]

Another great video Donny ,amazing fog to navigate through , looking forward to part 2

[@donnywilcox]

Thanks Aan..part 2 is now online and Imnow working on part three..so enjoy the Small Isles :-D

[@alantipple3684]

What a great watch again it's such a beautiful place and can't wait to visit next year and see some of for myself you have certainly sold it to me thanks

[@donnywilcox]

Canna is a wonderful island to visit Alan..you just need good weather if visiting by your own boat :-D

[@schmiddy1473]

What a place!

[@kenazzopardi6977]

Beautiful landscape. I feel I'm at that point to take on a venture just like the one I have just watched.

[@Japster-rg5cs]

Looks amazing, sea is so calm.

[@donnywilcox]

It was a great Summer Japster ..and the day we went round Canna was one of the calmest days..so enjoy it too :-D

[@schmiddy1473]

Great video mate, would love to do this. Have you seen outside your zone taking on the Isle of Arran in sibs?

[@scottwhitelaw3709]

Hi Donny Iv been enjoying your videos mat. I have just bought a sib so using your channel for ideas and inspiration I have an electric outboard and hope to some trawling. Any advice can you give me where to fish would be great, I`m in Edinburgh but don`t mind traveling, keep posting your films matey. Cheers Scott

[@graham5744-u6e]

Fantastic, cant wait for part 2.

[@donnywilcox]

Part 2 now uploaded Graham ..enjoy it tpo :-D

[@eddieg66]

Another great video thanks

[@donnywilcox]

Thanks Tyrone ..part two now on line so hope you enjoy it too :-D

[@eddieg66]

@@donnywilcox its on right now great stuff. i live in kintyre loved the gigha cara video

[@francochianale493]

Great trip! Could you please explain the purpose of the small motor you carry? I have felt sometimes the need for a backup motor, for solo trips, but then I think that there is a rather limited set of conditions where a very small motor would be able to save you. Thank you!

[@tonus6559]

Lovely video Donny as ever! Wanted to ask - when you leave your boats overnight do you just drop a short anchor (or two) near the boat, or an anchor on a longer line on the dry shore? Or both?! Keep up the good work ;)

[@donnywilcox]

It depends on the location and conditions Tonus but always the main anchor out to sea with the bow pointing into waves..even on a calm night as the wind often catches us out. Then a rope from transom and fixed to land..often round a rock so there is no chance of it failing. This rope keeps the boat pointing into the waves too. Sometimes if I think the wind could swing and start blowing the boat sideways onto rocks..I will deploy the second anchor as I always carry two..so sometimes its fixed by three separate ropes..if that makes sense

[@donnywilcox]

I dont want to give too much away..but we were caught out on Canna the 2nd night so very glad we had three ropes out..but it was a nightmare getting away in big swells in the early hours of the morning as the waves rolling down a narrow channel hitting the boats as we tried to get out :-D

[@tonus6559]

@@donnywilcox that does make sense Donny, thanks for explaining. I always wondered how you did it but could never see it clearly. Like yourself I traded up from a Sib to a (slightly smaller at 3.6) Rib and I’m loving it - still got a lot to learn! Thanks again

[@74quo]

Hi donny,whats the compass you use?

[@donnywilcox]

Hi..its a ritchie sport compass ..around about 50 quid. Never given any problems in the 12 years I have had it mounted to the boat and used regular..hope that helps

[@schmiddy1473]

Great video mate, would love to do this. Have you seen outside your zone taking on the Isle of Arran in sibs?

[@donnywilcox]

Hi Schmiddy ..thanks for commenting and I have now watched part 1 of Arran by OYZ. It was lovely seeing a different view point of others going round the island as I have done it many times. They certainly look like a fun bunch of guys. I had watched their Isle of Man video before and really enjoyed it.. although they were a bit loud and "inyerface" for me. What I liked about that video was they way they wound up the health and safety guys by portraying themselves as clueless .. which I dont think they are. It did make me wish I was young again :-D