Solo Paddle Boarding 200km of Scotland's West Coast in 5 days

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In June 2021, I set off to cycle, paddle board, and hike the length of Scotland. This video documents the paddle boarding section - a route that was just shy of 200km from Inverkip to Fort William
Unfortunately I lost quite a bit of video footage from the paddling section, due to corrupt SD cards. But I've cobbled together the footage that I managed to recover. I hope you enjoy it!
To watch the other videos in this Scottish Adventure Triathlon series, check out the playlist called 'Scottish Adventure Triathlon'
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[@FitforAdventure]

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[@nxmrjake]

More brave, more fit, more adventurous than I’ll ever be 😅 absolute respect 🫡

[@nyalldonald4233]

At 18:03, that’s the Waverley- I think, the worlds last remaining ocean going paddle steamer, very famous around the Clyde

[@thewildcampolians]

Its such a real moment to see the internal fight you went through before you get into the challenge. Helps with the narrative of real person vs unstoppable Wonder Woman as well. Thank you for sharing that with us all.

[@WalksWithOlly]

I'm really pleased you kept the tears in, Sarah. A side of you I don't think we've quite seen on KZbin. Honesty. Integrity. Your adventure. Your experience. Not every moment is awesome. :-) Hope you're having a good weekend and I look forward to the next instalment.

[@DavidChurcheese]

You're not an idiot and we love you.

[@IrelandRider]

After seeing the hiking part of this, then the cycling 🚲 I didn't realize how much this effected you in the scale of what you had to do and what you went through emotionally, it was truly one HELL of an adventure, you kept calm and you did it, (well I'm sure you did not having seen the next video haha) you brought/bringing your viewers such a great story, but more importantly you're doing it for yourself, which is more of a win. It means you now have a way of looking back on this and what you truly accomplished for ever..... Well done Sarah👏.....thanks for sharing it was great to watch, see you on the next adventure in this series 🤟🤙🤗 P.s. the views were immense 😍 (not your pants lol or maybe they were 😆) you're so funny made me chuckle 😄. Privilege not a punishment maybe is the word you forgot?

[@gbwildlifeuk8269]

After the cycling section, hats off to you for your fitness and determination! Looking forward to more! 👍👍👍👍

[@FitforAdventure]

Thank you!

[@Wild.cat.adventures]

Fookin hilarious as always, thanks Sarah! Top lines: Don't mind my knickers hanging in the door, there's no skid marks I'm just looking for a bird shit flicker Soz I just snotted everywhere 🤣 Looking forward to part 2! ATB 👩&🐕

[@FitforAdventure]

Part 2 coming in a couple of weeks 😊 Thanks for tuning in to watch me flick bird shit 😂🙏🏻

[@Wild.cat.adventures]

@@FitforAdventure wouldn't miss a bit o' bird shit flickin for the world! Perhaps you could enter it as a category in next year's wild camping Olympics - longest flick, biggest shit flicked, best flicker...? 🤣🤣🤣

[@RogerBrowne]

I've been looking forward to seeing this, ever since I saw your Cape Wrath Trail videos. Your CWT videos, along with the CWT videos from Becky and Wallace, persuaded me to do the trail this August. It ended up being the best adventure I've had in the UK. Saw your entry in the Cape Wrath Lighthouse logbook. So thank you, Sarah!

[@bbwoolfy]

Nice one! Well done! Haze and Hound of Howgate made good CWT vids too. Entertaining! (but not as much as Sarah's). One day I'll give it a bash anaw!

[@FitforAdventure]

That's so ace! I'm so chuffed you went and did it, and had an awesome time!! Good on you 🙌🏼 What a flipping place eh

[@Sabsemade]

Finally, some light in my dark times. I currently suffer from Tonsilitis, and now I can enjoy your adventure in full. So looking forward to doing that

[@proffessorclueless]

Probably the best sunset I've seen, and great news about Barry. Visually stunning, and emotionally rewarding, everything I want from a video. Looking forward to the next one.

[@MW-ou9bj]

I watched it accidently as I did not know about your channel. You are amazing, not only doing it, but showing its not easy to follow your goals, yet worth it! Overcoming the fears which our mind serves and staying focused. Inspiring, I wish to dare to do things I want and leave my comfort zone. Well done and all the best! 🙂❤️

[@jaypoly]

An absolutely amazing film. You totally capture that beautiful landscape / seascape. Your personal story will not fail to inspire others. Awesome.

[@FlyingScot]

I can't believe you paddled 35km in a day..heck..kayaking 16km is enough for me. And the sea around there can get real rough. Doing this and then the Cape Wrath trail was outstanding. I'm attempting the Cape Wrath trail next year and have been watching your videos multiple times to gain every insight I can. Looking forward to the next video!

[@adventureawaits9034]

@14.55 🤣🤣🤣 Love it, keeping it real 🤣🤣🤣 you had me in tears, respect. I have yet to see any other channel put cuts like that in the content. Yet in the real world it happens. Well done you 😉🏆

[@birdsnestsnature]

we all have those days but soon as you get started , let the fun begin, brilliant video again , well done.

[@FitforAdventure]

Exactly that. Thank you! 😊

[@DJVOutdoors]

Good to see you video the bit at the start when you are feeling vulnerable about doing it. I have filmed feeling apprehensive about going on a camp but don’t put them in my videos I should. Great video.

[@beach.stoked]

Amazing adventure!! That sunrise was incredible!! 😃

[@greebo6549]

👍 Absolutely complete respect 🤩 to you Sarah, a lot more adventurous and braver (or crazy 🤪) than I will ever be ... and loving the scenery and weather 😍

[@dlite1972]

Some beautiful scenery in that video. Well done 👏

[@pakleader4]

MY Princess is back. I missed you you terribly. Been worried about you. I will follow you on all you beautiful adventures 😊. You have been my spiritual guide of Scotland. Be sweet and daring. Love for adventure…you🥰 SEMPER FI

[@davidalderson7761]

After doing a really bad job of videoing my bike ride across Eastern Europe in July 23 you have put my head in the right place with this video. It’s great. I need to knuckle down.

[@andrewmcalister3462]

I admire your courage and integrity in posting the meltdown before you started. It would have been so easy to leave that bit on the (digital) cutting room floor. The views of the lochs are to die for.

[@Caffeine_And_Seawater]

Such a great adventure and it looks like you got that rare Scottish weather that makes it the most beautiful place on earth. I can totally relate to the meltdown setting off on a long paddle, and all the fear that land based adventure doesn’t have, but as you said, it’s all worth it in the end. The other thing no one tells you about paddle adventures is how stressful loading your board/kayak/canoe is to balance it properly

[@FitforAdventure]

Exactly that! Glad you can relate to the water voyage fear - it’s very different to setting off on a long hike or cycle isn’t it! Yeh kit packing is hard work too - and carrying it. I really should have filmed myself getting from the station in Inverkip down to the beach, it was an absolute comedy show tbh 😅 But all this stuff just seems to add to me wanting to do it all again and again, it levels up the challenge, which I cry about before leaving but really that’s what we’re out there for. Thanks for tuning in 😊🙏🏻

[@276tracey]

Another epic vid...the sunrise footage was amazing..as is your grit and determination...glad you left the tears in... keeping it real.. you are an amazing strong determined young lady...an inspiration...keep doing what you do x

[@mfinn4463]

Enjoying the contrast in your experiences on your bike section and CWT section. Open water definitely can take you out the comfort zone. Quit the day job and do this full time.

[@hikermikem8]

👍😁👍 WoW.. from start to finish this was not only buetiful and heartfelt at times but very inspiring and I'm shaw including myself, we all days and times of anxiety and doubts. But your personalty ambitions and drive see you through.. Oh and snacks 😁 Epic Adventure and can't wait to see the otters and the rest of this amazing treckathon 👍👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 well done you 👍😁 x

[@menohaveaname]

I'm so glad you pushed through and did this! Sharing the troubles helps me know how to deal with it, because I also really struggle to start. The editing is top-notch!

[@BrianthatiscalledBrian]

Amazing adventure. Thanks, Sarah. Cheers, Barry! 👍🙂

[@gailrogers3046]

Always a great day when Sarah has gifted us another gem 💎. Will watch on the big screen later. Thankyou muchlies amazing lady. 💕💕

[@NotASheep100]

Your incredible...much stronger and braver than you give yourself credit for ....big respect. Me and the wife watch all your vids...excellent. We love the fact you say it as it is...your abit nuts or perhaps totally nuts ....but thats ok....i am too. Share it.....shows your real and human ... Keep going ...you seem unstoppable. Big respect..... Enjoy it all. Never thought anyone would do what your doing ..paddleboarding/ backpacking !!! New to us.

[@thomasskinner240]

You are a funny bastard! I've just found your channel and binged for hours on end now. Great stuff 👍

[@Nate1975]

Sarah, that light and water 😮 insane. Heaven on Earth ❤

[@FitforAdventure]

How lucky was I!!! 🤯

[@iainsluyter4976]

Sarah, you are inspiration. That's why we watch you. You are doing what you want to do. Life is not easy at the best of times but why not live life doing what you love doing.

[@TheJBROWN21]

Love the content Sarah. Originally came by to watch the Cape Wrath trail and ended up binging all your content this month. Can't wait for the next for video!

[@TheSailingBrothers]

you can do it!!, i belive in you

[@kimberlym4289]

Such a great video! It's interesting to see your adventure in reverse. I see how you developed so much bravery for the CWT after the bike and paddle adventure.

[@MountainManJohnFilms]

Been a while since I saw one of your film's. YOUR FLIPPING AWESSOME. Loved this..... What a trip

[@johnakyle5908]

Wasn’t expecting that at the start , no daftness, just the feels 🥲 gulp . Your Brave just coming up with the plan in the first place . Even if you didn’t make it ..

[@mattglyndwr8622]

You are a legend! After Wales losing in rugby and football last few days you've cheered me up. Thank you! X

[@kenmason9354]

Love your adventure and all the smiles and madness, thank you for taking us along with 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@markj1679]

Wow ! Incredible scenery Well done Sarah I’ve really enjoyed your Scotland adventures 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🥾🚵‍♀️🚣‍♀️ Keep up the excellent content

[@KevIsOffGrid]

found the channel after a shout out from @campervibe - 1.5 episodes in and enjoying the content. Thanks

[@colmidge]

You are such an inspiration i honestly believe you can do anything you put your mind to. Hope you make some more soon

[@garrygreen3210]

Outstanding

[@chrisjordan4190]

What a fantastic adventure and effort I have watched the whole series amazing you crack me up and brighten my day. Thanks for sharing Chris

[@pb2125]

Looking forward to part 2 , got to love a bit of self doubt Then the self belief kicks-in the scottish tourist board should speak to you and all the other KZbinrs as you highlight how beautiful my country is ….well done and love you commentary what a great achievement 🎉

[@gerardtohill9597]

Cracking video - and really well done!

[@CREAMYBANGSTICK]

Amazing !!!!!

[@johnnywallaceuk]

Been looking forward to seeing this section for what feels like all year. I'm only just realising what you went through and achieved and THEN you did the Cape Wrath Trail, you are one tough trooper! :) And you do it all in such a genuine fun loving style, you make me laugh and cry along with you. So good that you show the lows as well as the highs, it's part of the journey, the lows make the well earned highs all the higher. Until next time adventuring bog flower girl. ;)

[@FitforAdventure]

I shall hence forth be knows as Adventuring bog flower girl only 😂😂 Thank you for tuning in and supporting 😊🙏🏻

[@AdrianKingsleyHughes]

Lovely vlog of your journey. Thanks for sharing it!

[@user-jc5pk5mw5p]

Осень красиво. Спасибо за видео 👍👍👍👍

[@ameeraqmal6683]

A very good video. Well done!

[@chrisley7942]

Thanks for your honest video Sarah, I've had those moments and have not always been as strong as you were .Expeditions are emotionally draining as well as physically! I guess we benefit at your emotional expense. You have come a long way from that first film in the south wales woods, keep going, you are greatly appreciated...take care.

[@FitforAdventure]

Thank you! 😊🙏🏻

[@middleagedgamer9630]

amazing skies!

[@doubled5037]

Great decision making! Thanks for sharing!!

[@grahamgreen7800]

Seen all the videos cwt the favourite, you are an inspiration. Well done

[@derekmills3471]

I've kayaked those loch's great adventue, camped on loch fyne, and other loch's being scottish myself.

[@mattsmyname77]

Sarah, you are one exceptional lady!!! And the weather gods reward the brave. Hope you get over that sweaty covid and are out again very soon! 😊

[@juliefahy]

What an incredible adventure! I can't wait to watch the next episode (and the otters!! :-D)

[@FitforAdventure]

I can’t wait for you to see them, they were insaaaaaanely cute 🥰

[@TheMadmacs]

brilliant!

[@creatamax16]

Hey Sarah love you videos and this one was great!. I love paddling in Scotland its an incredible place!. Fair Plays for getting it done it can be a daunting feeling sometimes starting a new trip but good on you for pushing through and smashing it!!. I noticed you have a VE Paddle in this video, i use ve paddles for sea kayaking but didn't know they do sup paddles ill have to check them out!. Keep up the cool videos. Cheers Mike

[@lucy_orangina]

Hi Sarah..since I watched your first video you been my inspiration to set my goals up and go over fears. Just start watching this part and your meltdown made me cry as I'm feeling always same and fully understand your feelings before big adventure. I mean my adventures comapring yours are walk through park I guess but this year im planning to go to Canada climb Three fingers and in shit scare of camping in bear country. Seen you so brave and paddle 200 km made me so strong that I can do. So I would like to say thank you for your hard work to made this trip, film it and share it with us... all the best ..Lucy Ps. I dont like hike in company but if I ever meet you on trails I can't imagine better same mind crazy person next to me 😁

[@stevehedge]

epic adventure, thanks for taking us with you, you must be so fecking fit, kudos to you

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Great video - some stunning conditions you got there and seeing the dolphin must have been fantastic - looking forward to part two ATB Murray

[@robertdonaldson6584]

Salut from Brunswick, Maine USA

[@garyvigor]

Well done Sarah Great video as paranormal and an awesome woman look forward to seeing more

[@deblordoutdoors5783]

Another mega video, Sarah. Love it!

[@FitforAdventure]

Thank you Deb 😊

[@bbwoolfy]

Brilliant! 🙌 Yer hilarious, lass! 🤣 Just voted for you in the TGO awards btw! 🫵👍🤞 Ye were soooo lucky having those flat-calm conditions. Couldn't have hoped for better. Thanks for the inspo and hilarity, keep em coming! 🤩 PS affiliate link for the midge/mozzy smoker thing pleeeease! 🙏

[@jasonjones5213]

I really enjoy your videos.Some of the stuff you do, I can only dream of doing.

[@michaelord8084]

You’re back ✊

[@Mike-zm5bf]

You were blessed with calm weather and beautiful scenery on the first few days Sarah, it looked awesome. Thanks for keeping your videos real, I look forward to the next instalment. Did the burnable coil Midge repellant work?

[@stevebell8552]

Gwan. Sarah 👍👍

[@jenny8344]

Omg girl, you’re an inspiration to this 64 year old woose.

[@FitforAdventure]

Thank you, never felt like such a woos in my life at the start of this tbh 😅

[@howardmcknight9773]

We all have those moments of what are we doing don't we Sarah but you have enough bottle to get over those moments and just get on with it you certainly have more bottle than me, another episode in an epic adventure that will live with you for the rest of your life and you can look back on with pride.

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

There is nothing you can’t do Sarah. You are an absolute machine, but it’s good to see vulnerability and conquering it. You are a great mix of bay shit crazy, and unbelievably likeable 😂. I mean that in the best possible way. If you ever fancy doing an awesome bikecamping adventure, let me know and would be well up for that

[@comphealthgibb7615]

Very inspiring, funny and great filming your a legend! Given a list of new areas for me to go paddle! Got to love our beautiful little land 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿. What dry bags where you using to hold your kit?

[@tracybartlett7103]

Wow wow wow, you really are inspirational, even through your meltdown, you found a way of pushing yourself into your incredible adventure……. Beautiful videos and wow Scotland is just sooooooo gorgeous ❤️ well done you, you go girl

[@FitforAdventure]

Scotland is the oneeeee 🧡 Makes the rollercoaster of crapping my pants and exhaustion worth it in the end, I think 😅 Thanks for tuning in 😊🙏🏻

[@tracybartlett7103]

@@FitforAdventure lol 😂 your welcome 🙏 always fun your video thanks for sharing always xx

[@scotbotvideos]

Entertaining video as always, Sarah, but it's hard seeing you struggle with impostor syndrome because you're fantastic and don't need to feel inadequate. You've captured some lovely images on that crossing to Bute, and even better memories, too, I reckon.

[@johnr.1068]

Inspirational quote to start the day. "Look at it.... Shit the bed!" Well worth the wait to see this section of your adventure Triathlon, nicely done. ....Also, just voted for you in TGO magazine, why no shameless plug?! Only went on to vote for Haze Outdoors, luckily saw your name in a different category ✌

[@martyl425]

your a fu--ing legend ♥️

[@sauravbasu8805]

Which camera and lens have you used ? The video looks so crisp and colourful even at 360p ! You are an inspiration. Savoring your videos, thank you!

[@adamrose7207]

You are a brave girl Sarah , a brave girl ! it seems wrong to me that you can paddle in a day further than I can walk ? thats got to be my next target in my recovery - to correct that .

[@r13gbs]

Chin up kid,Your a great insperation.x

[@Wisesaying9979]

I'm going to watch the video. I'm going to give you a gift. 🎁👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@bitcoinisfreedommoney.fckt2663]

You make good films. Worth the wait.

[@psullivan265]

Note to self- Extend distance travelled bike packing/ wild camping, do more, dont be a wuss- lifes too short. Great vid as usual, beautiful on many levels. Take care girl.

[@tad5917]

emotional girl emotional

[@pawelmacpoof5687]

What do you do if something falls off your board? Dive in? Or bye bye tent?

[@robertdonaldson6584]

Speed Bump

[@profhortsunlover1536]

i'm 56, i feel too old, too unwell, to do something like this, i love my hardtail mtb, i would love to fly down a track knowing i don't have to backtrack

[@nxmrjake]

-9C camp (feels like-15) in Brecon beacon’s.. am I being reckless considering it? I have kit that I think can handle it but untested… is it just stupid to do it?

[@noodleman4625]

Not bringing enough chocolate, been there 😓

[@johnakyle5908]

The word you were looking for is Penance 🤔

[@GodAtum]

errr why is water a pain in the ass when yr LITERALLY paddling over it??? surely all you need is a filter as it's freshwater

[@FitforAdventure]

It’s salt water, can’t filter it, these were all sea lochs and the coast

[@GodAtum]

@@FitforAdventure even the canal?

[@FitforAdventure]

@@GodAtum technically the canal can be filtered, but it’s not great, have done it before when desperate but wouldn’t recommend it, it’s not tasty 😂

[@tyronearnold7511]

Just subscribed. Get the following you deserve - *promosm* !!!

[@endurance-adventures]

It’s great that you show the realities of adventure - the doubts, the fears… and then the doing it anyway and smashing it! Looks epic!!

[@FitforAdventure]

That’s defo what it’s all about 💪😊