Taking the rough with the smooth on Loch Linnhe (1)

The month of June was a windy month on the West Coast of Scotland but I still managed a few adventures before being fed up bounced around and soaked to the skin. I had to avoid long open sea crossing though so kept away from the islands.

[@raykeogh1972]

I’ve watch this now about 5 times as tomorrow I will be on my way to Glencoe to sleep over before I move on to Loch Linnhe for 3 weeks. I’ve decided to try and mirror image your rout if I can because saying I’m a newbie to this sort of thing is a massive understatement. Thank goodness there is a part two for me to live past part one lol. Thanks so much for sharing Donny I am sure these video’s will seriously help me. Ray K UK 🇬🇧 YNWA.

[@scottmcdiarmid8196]

winds causing havoc for all us Sib'ers at the moment, nice to see you out and about again

[@donnywilcox]

Hi Scott.. yup..its been a poor year for me too..every second day is rain or 20-30mph winds.. Im getting wet a lot this year

[@bluesmanken123]

Hi Donny, I'm grateful for the tips you give in all your videos, but especially about turning the boat against the wind, as side on would tip the boat over in those conditions. I am learning a lot from your videos as I am a novice to sibing. I purchased a 2.7 m SIB with a 5 hp Mercury 2-stroke before the covid lockdown, but I have not been out in it to test it out yet. Love you videos keep them coming Donny. 👍

[@donnywilcox]

Thanks Ken.. I love my wee 2.75 Frib as you know..so very are very capable boats..just take things easy until you get used to yours..as they are still small for choppy waters ..thanks for your kind wrds on the videos

[@footprintsacrossscotland1417]

Another brilliant watch Donny, I can see you needed all of your boating experience for this one, a fine trip so far though. Cheers Paul

[@donnywilcox]

Its been a poor year for wee boats Footprints ..but my old feet struggle going up the hills now so I prefer being in the boat getting wet :-D

[@ashleyhoward8926]

Donny, if I'd known you were coming, I'd have given you a wave ! Good stuff again, well done & thanks for posting.

[@donnywilcox]

Took a while Ashley..but part two now on line ..and I didnt get quite as wet in it..well ... not bounced about so much

[@iansellars4153]

Brilliant vid Donny, them goats looked pretty scary in their numbers ! looking forward to part 2

[@donnywilcox]

Part two now online Ian..I met plenty goats going round Jura not so long ago so just as well they dont charge me

[@margaretrussell2221]

Fantastic video Donny love to see you handle boat when choppy - just back from week in Oban & visiting friends in Taynuilt ( played the golf course) you are a lucky man enjoy 👍. On a trip to Appin whilst on single track road I was flagged down by half a dozen kayakers - I feared they were in trouble but turned out they had been beaten by inclement weather and were looking for landowners permission to camp thankfully - unfortunately I wasn’t land owner as it was idyllic spot opposite isle of Ericka

[@donnywilcox]

Hi again ..part two now on line. Its always a good idea to ask permission to camp if there are houses near by. Most folks will happily agree assuming no mess is left. Generally, I follow our access code ..which keeps me well a way from others so no one to ask..but will ask if I see someone around.

[@kevinbalfour]

Alright Donny....yeah just noticed your message after id seen part 1 of your Linnhe trip....guid stuff as always

[@tradeprepper8318]

Really enjoyed that vid.thanks😊

[@ryder6070]

Awesome. I operate a small open boat on the Columbia river in North America. Long runs in rough conditions, yahoo! My destinations pale in comparison, however. Excellent work filming/documenting. Amazing Scenery, seriously amazing. I'd say "the grass is always greener on the other side of the street" but in this case it actually is! good day

[@jimmcintosh9045]

Those feral goats must have smelt your black pudding and slice sausage frying!😄

[@careyroberts3924]

Thank you for another great video Donny. I have watched all of your videos and I cannot recollect such rough seas; you are a braver man than I :-) Looking forward to part 2. Thank you.

[@donnywilcox]

It took a while to get part 2 made Carey..but its now online ..so enjoy it too

[@careyroberts3924]

@@donnywilcox Thank you Donny. About to watch it now at long last. I hope you are well and getting out often so we can all enjoy the videos soon. All the best 🙂

[@kerny2091]

Another awesome video Donny and I'm looking forward to part two 👍

[@donnywilcox]

Part 2 now on line..took a while as been busyboating or DIY projects Kerny..perhaps meet up again soon

[@tamlyon4435]

Wow ! Great adventure Donny ...though that wind gave me good soaking even in Loch Lomond when it hit the shallows 🤭 I hate messy water and remembered why 😁 I’m on the edge of my seat dry as a bone looking forward to part two 😁👍

[@donnywilcox]

Part two now online Tam..its been a wet windy summer in the west so far..but plenty videos coming so keep tuned

[@Corkwing-DougK]

Another fine video Donny. I visited the same ruin on the Morvern shore just a couple of days ago, taking a run down to Eignaig in my kayak (in much calmer conditions). Just to make you jealous, I got the bonus of a load of wild strawberries growing on the ruins. Tasty🙂 I know what you mean about the GoPro knocking the drama out of a decent sea - holding it down at sea level can help a bit, but then it constantly gets covered in spray. Looking forward to part 2!

[@ashleyhoward8926]

It's amazing what you see, when you haven't got yer' gun!

[@donnywilcox]

Aww..I love strawberries too so not sure how I missed them Doug. I really enjoyed your fishing in the galloway hills video..an old haunt of mine and I have had one or three trout out of loch enoch ..but never fished the dungeon ones :-D

[@archieblair9625]

we bit bouncy Donny glad i was watching it from the comfort of my sofa HA HA

[@donnywilcox]

I soon get fed up being bounced around Archie as you will see in part two which is now on line

[@RogerIElliott]

Pretty bouncy out there Donny!

[@donnywilcox]

Hi Roger..yup..I got fed up being bounced so avoided it in part two which is now on line

[@RogerIElliott]

@@donnywilcox Thanks for letting me know Donny, I'll enjoy that over lunch!

[@gregors4875]

Thanks for great video. I watch your channel often. If I want to take a dinghy to the sea, do I need to have a license or insurance? I have the same engine, but the dinghy is a little longer.

[@donnywilcox]

I Gregor.. In the UK you dont need a license or insurance to go to sea. If you boat in a busy place..insurance may be a good idea though..in case you have an accident with a third party.

[@gregors4875]

Thank You very much . In fact, You inspired me to buy an inflatable boat and an outboard engine. I have swam Loch Lomond this year. I'm going to repeat some of the tours in your movies. I really like what you are doing.

[@stevesdaysoff2759]

Lovely adventure and video. Really enjoyed watching and subbed you. Atb Steve 👍

[@donnywilcox]

Thanks Steve ..and also a big thanks for subbing..much appreciated..enjoy the videos

[@stevesdaysoff2759]

I'm on holiday at North Ledaig caravan site with my Honwave T32 IE3. Not good boating weather at the present time. Hoping to see you go past in your Guppy. Best wishes Steve 👍

[@dmc9492]

How ironic I to experienced rough weather while Island camping in Lake Michigan with my 330 sib, 30+ mph wind 8 ft rollers forced to "side sea" the entire trip as taking the waves head on was swamping my boat (like your electric pump idea) I barely made the island after a harrowing 2 hour journey worthy of comparison to captain Bligh's adventures after being set adrift by Fletcher Christian, not much video survived as my camera was knocked off my head by an exploding white cap never the less I'll post what I can🤙💦💨😱

[@donnywilcox]

Rather you than me being side on in 8ft waves in a 330 sib DMC ..thats beyond my comfort zone :-D

[@dmc9492]

I have a canopy with windows that would've kept most of the water out had It been installed I'd have had the time of my life, I found that the boat sort of "bob's" along like a cork in rough sea's without much fear of sinking, having pushed it this hard I'm really quite impressed with it's abilities thus far 🥰🤗

[@stevenchadwick7814]

great video again Donny what was ur fuel consumption

[@donnywilcox]

Im getting around 3.5 miles per litre Steven..that for easy counting anyhoo .if that helps

[@johnevans382]

Nice video really enjoyed how many ft is you sib