Swallows and Amazons on Loch Etive by Inflatable Boat

This is my version of the popular children's novel by Arthur Ransome. At least its what I do when feeling a bit bored at home. I sail, row and motor my way round Loch Etive, fishing as I go then wild camp on a remote sandy beach. I wonder if I will ever get bored doing that ?

[@tamlyon4435]

Brilliant adventure Donny ....photography 👏 this has to be one your best 🥃

[@iansellars4153]

thank you for another wonderful video Donny

[@donnywilcox]

Thanks Ian .. I enjoy making them..and I look at the videos as my "work" now Im retired. Latest is online ..so enjoy it too :-D

[@DonegalOverlanding]

Its criminal these videos do not get more views, they're wonderful.

[@donnywilcox]

I enjoy making the videos Donegal .. and every view is appreciated but I dont "push" or advertise them so perhaps thats why the views are as they are. So saying ..I now have 1K subscribers ..so its more than I first imagined :-D New video coming in a few moments..so I hope you enjoy it too

[@shedhead7653]

Excellent thank you and all the very best, be safe, cheers.

[@donnywilcox]

Thanks Shed Head ..delighted youenjoyed the video..I hope to get another Loch Etive one online for Xmas :-D

[@srileo]

Lovely and contemplative. Admire your satisfaction with life.

[@donnywilcox]

Thanks again Shridhar .. its the simple things in life that I like the most.. next video is uploasding and its my best trip yet this year..hope you watch it too :-D

[@jeffstevens763]

Enjoyed that Donny nice wee trip cheers

[@donnywilcox]

Thanks Jeff ..I will get our trip soon..but just uploaded part one of the latest trip. Thinking of you and your missus this week.. so wishing you the best

[@李德躍]

i feel so refreshing and relaxing after watching the video. Appreciate 感謝

[@donnywilcox]

Part three is coming shortly..so watch out for it too :-D

[@margaretrussell2221]

I used to drive boat close inshore to allow my dad and brother to trawl behind they were very successful caught a lot big fish a lot Pollock and Luing much better results 3m from shore near steep sides loch - learned it from Donald boatman at Achnacloich estate and used to catch bucketfuls of cuddles as they were locally called around falls Lora at high tide

[@donnywilcox]

Hi again Margaret..I am listening and appreciate any tips you give :-D A couple day ago I trolled the lure around the Connel Bridge at the turn of the tide and caught a lot of Coalies ..which perhaps the locals call Cuddles ? Im still waiting for the mackerel to get into the loch but am getting them out in the bay now :-D

[@howardcornwell9841]

Living the dream 👍

[@donnywilcox]

Thanks Howard..yup..I had a hard time getting there but making the most of the promised land now. New vide uploaded..enjoy it too

[@daveated]

I want your lifestyle Donny.. great vid.

[@donnywilcox]

I must admit..I wouldnt swap my lifestyle now.but at times I had a hard paper round getting here. I think its the same for everyone though..enjoy the latest video uploaded today

[@stephenmundane]

It is if that's the way you choose to see it Donny -- another great video, thanks.

[@donnywilcox]

The new adventure is now uploaded Stephen .. enjoy it too :-D

[@ryder6070]

very nice, heck yeah man

[@lindakillen1387]

Brilliant!

[@grahamharkness5744]

Another great adventure Donny, thanks for sharing and many thanks for answering my question on how you learned about sailing.

[@donnywilcox]

No problem Graham..enjoy the latest video too :-D

[@ashleyhoward8926]

Great stuff Donny, well done. I don't know about you, but the best thing I ever did at work, was to retire from it. As they say down here "don't bother cooking the fish mam, Donny's come home with the crabs". See you next time.

[@donnywilcox]

LOL..the latest Crab is now on line Ashley ..so enjoy it too ..its my favourite trip of the year..so far ..:-D

[@123boat]

How did I miss this video 😳👍

[@donnywilcox]

Part three coming shortly so come back and watch it too BoatsBits :-D

[@brianconnor1810]

Great video making

[@donnywilcox]

Thanks Brian..I enjoyed that trip..another one is being uploaded as we type :-D

[@davidtalbot491]

Donny can I ask we're you put your boat in im planning a trip up to etive next year with my kayak .

[@SNEVIC]

Another lovely day in the water, Donny Wil(d)cox :) Tell me, why don't you speak a little bit to the camera in your videos instead of making a complete narrative on the video production? I like a lot when you appear on your videos and I think that sometimes you could speak to the camera. Keep enjoying life and showing it to all of us.

[@donnywilcox]

Hi SNEVIC ..I guess its just me. It makes it harder as well as sometimes the GOPRO does not record the sound well ..so it would cause more problems when I got home and found I could use parts. Im quite happy narration on top though. When I started I hated hearing myself ..but Im getting used to my whiney voice now :-D