Taynuilt to Skye by Inflatable boat Part 2

This box set covers my attempt to circumnavigate the Island of Skye by inflatable boat. In this episode I manage to get to the Island of Skye after a difficult start and delay at Loch Na Droma Buidhe

[@hip2bsquareguitar]

Brilliant stuff again. Love Skye. Love these videos.

[@donnywilcox]

Thanks Michael ..I appreciate you kind words about the videos and I love Skye too :-D

[@davidendsor219]

I wasted no time in watching your video, and again was delighted, the views and your narration were excellent. Plus you have given me a new hobby i intend to take up, taking a tin of beer for a walk sounds like something i could do regularly.

[@donnywilcox]

Lol..yup..I confess .. I love taking tins of beer for a walk.. but not much of the tins content get back from the walk though :-D

[@dmc9492]

love Scotland! What a boating/campers dream not to mention hiking etc & rich history, as for me I intend to keep boating until I pass on or become unable, I to enjoy the solace & privacy as I live in an overpopulated city setting thankfully not far from water! 😉

[@donnywilcox]

Yup..I live for the peace and quiet of the coast DMC. You will see in part 3 that the Arisaig area is etting too busy for me now..so I go further afield :-D

[@davidsimpson130]

Stunning scenery and a lovely video. Well done, it looks so nice.

[@archieblair9625]

brilliant Donny superb scenery great viewing as usual cant wait for the next one

[@donnywilcox]

Thanks Archie..wait no more as its now online :-D

[@jeffstevens763]

Stunning Donny looking forward to coming up when I’m fit👍

[@donnywilcox]

Hope all is ok in your world Jeff ..myself and Gordon managed the full round of Skye and thought of you as we went as you were with us the last time. Take care and hopefully we will catch up next year

[@tamlyon4435]

Very enjoyable Donny .. that last campsite had me spell bound ...looking forward to part three .🥃👍

[@donnywilcox]

Its a lovely spot Tam .. so saying I used to love Arisaig for camping..but you will see in the latest..its far too busy for me there now...so have to go further afield :-D

[@stevesdaysoff2759]

Hello Donny and what a fantastic video. The views of Isle of Skye and the surrounding area are stunning. Can't wait to see part three. Really enjoyed watching and well done. Atb Steve 👍

[@scottmcdiarmid8196]

Stunning footage Donny, the Cuillins are on my list of places to float to

[@donnywilcox]

Hey careful Scott..there is no plural to Cuillin mountains .. but its a common error and I used to think it was Cuillins too until a local corrected me .. Just some useless info :-D

[@kerny2091]

Stunning scenery and the footage is top notch the reflections of the mountains and cliffs on the water are outstanding, the camera you are using must have cost you a small fortune Donny but certainly well worth it 👌 Cant wait for you to "TICK" part 3 off. 😉👍

[@donnywilcox]

Part 3 now online kerny. I was up the loch yesterday and the midges are almost all gone now :-D

[@roddymcniven8734]

Well done Donny, some beautiful footage,you’re nailing it my man. Love watching your adventures round our rugged west coast 👌

[@donnywilcox]

Thanks Roddy ..delighted you enjoy the videos and thanks for commenting :-D

[@123boat]

Absolutely stunning Donny. Thanks for posting such beautiful entertainment 👏

[@donnywilcox]

Thanks again Boatsbits ..I enjoy making the videos so its a two way thing :-D

[@ashleyhoward8926]

Especially scenic around Elgol, great trip Donny. Well done & thank for posting.

[@donnywilcox]

Its even more scenic further round the coast Ashley..that will be in later episodes though..part 3 now on line :-D

[@iansellars4153]

Thanks for posting Donny , I enjoy all your little films, but that one has to go down as one of the best, the little bay at 8 mins, just so stunning, great filming and great commentary

[@donnywilcox]

Yes ...it is a stunning sandy bay Ian..mostly hiden at high tide though. Skye is a stunning coastline though so keep watching as I do get round the whole island..eventually :-D

[@jimanderson5567]

Another great video, lovely scenery. I too also like to take a can of beer for the occasional walk,

[@donnywilcox]

Its a great past time Jim..and the beauty of taking the beer for a walk is..you dont need to pich up crap like you do taking a dog a walk..although I do confess to talking crap if I walk too far with too many tins :-D

[@stephenmurray2030]

Once again sir donny an awesome show your videos are always outstanding looking forward to next 4 episodes 👍

[@donnywilcox]

There will be a few episoes Stephen..as I eventually managed to get righ round Skye..so hope you enjoy them all :-D

[@alantipple3684]

Great watch as always only got two weeks before we head up to the promised land I can't wait to see it for myself thank you for showing me your promised land

[@donnywilcox]

You must be arriving soon then Alan..weather is still quite good and the midges are thinning out now which is a bonus..enjoy your visit :-D

[@Alicatt1]

Spectacular Donny, really enjoyable to watch the filming, editing and narration as well as the seamanship. Not visited Prince Charlies cave but have been into Spar Cave which is not too far from it. I nice traverse along the rocks, round the point and then up the beach. Looking forward to part III of this boxed set, Arisaig a place I know of old and where my parents would take us for the last week of our holidays when I was but a young un.

[@donnywilcox]

You will recognise the latest video then Alicatt as is Arisaig Area. Spar cave is something else too..I have a video of it somewhere if you have not seen it :-D

[@JamesFiske-Sailing]

Awesome video again. I thoroughly enjoy all your adventures and in fact it has driven me to move my own boat up to Scotland next year to explore. Thank you and keep up the great work!

[@donnywilcox]

Good choise of location for your boat James.. always a sheltered side to every island too so can use the moat most days even when windy :-D

[@GaryBaker]

Great video. Stunning cinematography. I too hope to spend some time in that area when time allows.

[@donnywilcox]

Its a great area Gary ..but as you can imagine..you have to pick a good weather window as it can get very rough out the islands. Enjoy your visit when you go :-D

[@colinritchie1510]

Another great video Donny! Thank you! Recent subscriber here, and so happy I came across your channel by chance...via a comment on Aquaholic's channel. I have a SIB and will be trying to emulate some of your trips soon. Used to sail the West Coast every year, since 1961, so I am of your vintage! Happy with inland areas of sea lochs, and live near Loch Lomond, but I like to see that on some of your trips you have a pal in another boat cruising with you, which is a great safety feature, and comforting especially in poor weather. Looking forward to many more videos, and meantime I thank you for your amazing content, filming and sound.

[@donnywilcox]

Thanks for subscribing Colin ..its appreciated. Yup..I enjoy company but hopefully am experienced enough to enjoy my own company too .. I have done it for too many years to take unnecessary risks... I hope. Enjoy the videos :-D

[@Carrera-gp9od]

Excellent stuff , great seeing the mountains of Skye from the water 👍🏻 I e heard of that basking shark processing place before , I know it was different times but I wonder how anyone could kill these magnificent creatures . Horrible .

[@Steve-B58]

That was amazing

[@andymustash]

Stunning video again Donny. Was over in Skye last week in July, also called into Elgol, what a stunning place

[@donnywilcox]

Skye is one of my Favourites andymustash..the coastline is still very quiet although the island is heaving with tourists nowadays :-D

[@pr1tch1]

That was fantastic Donny. 👏 I had no idea how incredible Skye was. The landscape looked amazing with your new camera. Well worth the upgrade. Looking forward to the next one. 😀

[@donnywilcox]

Hi Stephen..keep following the video series and discover just how incredible the Skye Coastline is ..its something else :-D

[@kevinbalfour]

Absolute Qaulity Donny....Scottish Riviera on a nice day

[@donnywilcox]

Thanks Kevin ..its also midge hell on a wet day though :-D

[@TR4zest]

What a stunning episode! So accomplished are you at seamanship, filming, editing and narrating. A little tip from me: I keep my pin number in my address record on my phone. Not the actual number, as it is dispersed in a much longer number and I know which of the numbers is my pin.

[@donnywilcox]

Thanks Brian..once bitten twice remembered..I have the number in quite a few places now. So I guess next time..I will forget the card :-D

[@theinflatableboatownersnet5684]

Another great video Donny. Thank you.

[@donnywilcox]

Thanks again Inflatable Boat Club..glad you enjoy the videos :-D

[@tradeprepper8318]

Quality well done....

[@donnywilcox]

Thanks Chris ..Appreciated :-D

[@alexdobie1808]

Superb Donny

[@donnywilcox]

Thanks Alex ..delighted you enjoyed the video :-D

[@dj2574]

Brilliant Donny... Hope to meet you as me n friend camp at taynuilt. Would love to get a chat with you 😉

[@donnywilcox]

You ave the advantage over me DJ as you may recognise me on the beac..so come say hello if you do :-D

[@royvisser90]

Amazing!!

[@donnywilcox]

Thanks Roy..glad you enjoyed the video :-D

[@andrewbradford5028]

Smashing Donny, only one thing, those pan pipes on ma ears 😖

[@donnywilcox]

I have to warn you Andrew ..they are i part 3 too ..so I can only apologise if you watch it :-D

[@andrewbradford5028]

@@donnywilcox oh no Donny, watched it last night, smashin scenery but my ears are still ringing from those unnecessary pan pipes lol lol😖

[@colinritchie1510]

PS I am reminded of the involvement of "Tex" Geddes with Gavin Maxwell in the whale oil production failure, following which he bought Soay in about 1952 or thereabouts...the venture failed, but he is commemorated by a memorial on the island.

[@donnywilcox]

Hi again Colin..yup..I was aware of Tex Geddes although he was not as famous as Maxwell. I believe there are only two permanent residents left on Soay..but I could see there were quite a few summer visitors there when I passed :-D

[@colinritchie1510]

@@donnywilcox I suppose it's a sign of age, but there are a couple of characters I remember well from my younger days. One was the redoubtable Irene McLachlan of Ardinamir Bay, who always had advice for those about to traverse Cuan Sound. On Canna, I met John Lorne Campbell, the Laird and his American wife...I had afternoon tea at their house a couple of times, and he brought us some crabs he had caught, handing them over as a simple gift, shyly but with real warmth. I see Loch Drumbuie is a favourite place for you, and it was for my father too. My sister lives further up Loch Sunart, near Resipole, and it's a grand place to launch a SIB and do some exploring. Let me know if/when you are in Loch Sunart again and I'll make sure you have a warm bed for the night and a splendid meal or two!

[@margaretrussell2221]

Have you not got contactless bank card Donny up to £100 with out Pin 👍

[@donnywilcox]

I think that was my problem Margaret.. it is contactless ..so I wasnt using the PIN number enough to remember it. (It was the same numer for 25 years) I dint like using it once I knew I forgot the number ... as every so often Im asked to put the PIN in ..its random times but kowing my luck..I would have a tank full of fuel then asked for the PIN :-0