Color matching the water bottle to the kayak. Now that's some next-level stuff!
@davidpoots8362Сағат бұрын
I must try harder to keep up with the Swedes
@AirOnTheWater59 минут бұрын
@@davidpoots8362 😂
@AirOnTheWater5 сағат бұрын
Interesting with river paddling on the sea!
@THE-RIVER-RAT17 сағат бұрын
Well the forecast was right that wind picked up. Great paddle David looked like you really enjoyed it. That information about the ship was interesting. I bet them rolls woke you up and give you a boost to go do somemore gardening.
@davidpoots83629 сағат бұрын
Damn, woke up this morning with a sinus infection. I should I have heeded my own warning about water quality! Nose clips from now
@THE-RIVER-RAT9 сағат бұрын
@@davidpoots8362Yes you said it's a bit mucky. So sorry to hear you picked up an infection because of it. If you want you can blame me for saying you always do rolls at the end of your paddle lol Hope you're feeling better soon David.
@faunainthesauna3 күн бұрын
Well done!
@davidpoots83622 күн бұрын
Thanks we felt like we'd crossed the Atlantic
@hetty433 күн бұрын
I really enjoy your videos. I know nothing about boats but interesting to see your journeys. I love walking and admiring the coast and see. Your videos give me inspiration. Thanks.
@davidpoots83623 күн бұрын
Thank-you, walking the coast is also one of my favourite things.
@karlgradinger87568 күн бұрын
Very nice video, like your paddle too. I have seen a russian video where a split swim board is used for tigh support. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eqp9fMWb2tmWfn0.htmlsi=h2NdLsT4fmv4gW2s I think your foam solution and his plus velcro is the way to go
@gileskev9 күн бұрын
Hi david could you possibly give me an idea if what skirt will fit rhe x500. Ive been unable to find the decathlon skirt in stock & others ive tried just wont fit although recomended
@davidpoots83629 күн бұрын
Most.spraydecks have thick shockcord and dont fit under the rim. The Yak Zinc Spraydeck (Bigdeck size) has thinner shock cord and fits an x500 really well.
@AirOnTheWater9 күн бұрын
Viewer alert: there's something fishy going on here. Paddler appears to be attempting to tip the scales in his favor...
@davidpoots83629 күн бұрын
Just a Mackerel pretending to be a Starfish
@AirOnTheWater9 күн бұрын
@@davidpoots8362 😎
@robhosailor9 күн бұрын
Good 😊
@davidpoots83629 күн бұрын
Thanks
@jameslynch782610 күн бұрын
Excellent. I learnt my very basic sailing skills on the Bosun class down at Torpoint Hms Something or other when I was in the army.
@davidpoots836210 күн бұрын
Thanks this was basic sailing, lots of planning and a big RIB in support
@THE-RIVER-RAT10 күн бұрын
You just made me out to be a liar I mentioned you in my latest safety video and said every time you go out on the water you like to practice your Eskimo roll but you didn't this time 😅 Great video David Loved the intro, I agree mackerel is a very underrated fish personally I love it.
@davidpoots836210 күн бұрын
Sorry George I didn't want to lose my catch. I'm back in the connected world and catching up with your videos and my copy of your book.
@THE-RIVER-RAT10 күн бұрын
@@davidpoots8362 Don't blame you they looked very appetising. Hope you enjoy the book.
@redcruben10 күн бұрын
Great video David, nice sized mackerel
@davidpoots836210 күн бұрын
Thanks, fun to be had right on my doorstep
@danerik.westerlind11 күн бұрын
Nice catch!🙌
@davidpoots836210 күн бұрын
If only I could share the taste, it was heavenly
@Fishaholicboy11 күн бұрын
The mackerel looked so good! I have cravings for it now!
@davidpoots836210 күн бұрын
There is nothing better than fish straight out of the sea and onto your plate
@stephenboylandroad11 күн бұрын
keith floyd doesnt have a patch on that!
@davidpoots836210 күн бұрын
No need for a recipe when fish is that fresh, something we can do again next summer
@paulrees-businessmindset15 күн бұрын
Hi David, great video, helped so much with my choice of boat purchase my x500 V2 is on its way. My question is, what size where the pieces of foam please, as i wish to do the same my end.
@davidpoots836215 күн бұрын
Thanks, I dont have them handy to measure but the footprint is the same as the flat section either side of the seat, hope that makes sense. I suggest you also get some grey PVC material and PVC glue because you probably will need them. I bought them from a retailer for RIB powerboats. Hope you enjoy your boat
@paulrees-businessmindset14 күн бұрын
@@davidpoots8362 if possible, im looking for a rough size of the foam please David, so i can order the foam ready to fit when the boat arrives this week
@davidpoots836214 күн бұрын
No problem I will measure it at the weekend
@paulrees-businessmindset14 күн бұрын
@@davidpoots8362 I am sooooo very grateful THANK YOU :)
@davidpoots836211 күн бұрын
Just back from holiday and measured the foam pads which are 28x13x9 cm
@colingrattan279618 күн бұрын
How does the scaffie compare to your dabber? Does not having a centre board cause a lot of leeway?
@davidpoots836217 күн бұрын
I find the Scaffie doesn't make much leeway. It points up reasonably well, although the Dabber has a jib and can sit slightly closer to the wind. The Scaffie doesn't tack as well as the Dabber. I added a pulley to my downhaul which really improved upwind performance and find the convenience of a lugsail outweighs the hassle of managing 3 sails on a Dabber. Average speed over ground and ability to cope with a heavy sea is similar in both boats.
@user-ew8bw1dl6k19 күн бұрын
Respekt!
@davidpoots836219 күн бұрын
Thanks its a fun boat
@richgibson454921 күн бұрын
For thigh bracing, consider D rings towards your feet, have straps running from your current D rings along the inside, have these a little loose and get your knees and thighs up behind these. Our Jumbo alpine (made by Zodiac) white water kayak is set up like this and it’s amazing how tight you can keep with it.
@davidpoots836220 күн бұрын
I have used that type of strap on a sit on top, they are good but tend to slip off when you relax, that might not work with a spray deck.
@fraross621222 күн бұрын
A great wee video and editing. Liked the split screen shots I've only done one solo kayak trip and this was it. Camped out and returned next day. Lovely area. Thanks for shareing.
@davidpoots836222 күн бұрын
Thanks Fra but shhh don't tell everyone how brilliant it is there
@KingJellyfishII23 күн бұрын
If you ever find yourself in Islay again you might consider sailing to my home island of Jura, it's got some good anchorages (although not as easy as port ellen marina) and a lot of beautiful wild country.
@davidpoots836222 күн бұрын
Jura is one of the places I want to visit. We can see the Paps from here and a longer trip is something we talk about.
@AirOnTheWater24 күн бұрын
Seems like a great trip despite the initially grumpy weather! Good with company. Enjoyed the slomo wave splash and the underwater shots. The fixer-upper boat seems like a great buy and the wind turbine behind the ferry made for an interesting visual, in addition to all the cool island and coastline footage!
@davidpoots836223 күн бұрын
Thanks Patrik, it made me think of the Swedish archipelago, but in miniature.
@jonathandavies523624 күн бұрын
Hi David, another lovely video What software do you use to edit your videos?
@davidpoots836224 күн бұрын
I use Movavi, it's limited but easy to learn
@danerik.westerlind24 күн бұрын
Awesome journey and you are goin under rope and playin around as I do with tree branched in the river!🙌
@davidpoots836224 күн бұрын
Thanks. Exploring and squeezing through gaps is a lot of fun
@THE-RIVER-RAT25 күн бұрын
Fantastic couple of days you had David. Great video and awesome views.
@davidpoots836225 күн бұрын
It's a hard place to get to but a portable kayak made all the difference and it was worth the effort.
@martycochrane371725 күн бұрын
Fantastic video. I’m from N.Ireland but now living in Norway and was recently introduced to a wayfarer by a super friendly guy at my local marina. What a lovely wee boat and when this video popped up in my feed I couldn’t help but miss home and also feel a tad of jealousy for your trip while watching
@davidpoots836225 күн бұрын
Hi Marty, don't worry we're keeping the place warm for you, well warmish, OK it's as cold and wet as ever. Wayfarers are fabulous boats, I'd love to own one but using club boats is much more convenient.
@adam864225 күн бұрын
What a fabulous trip and well documented. Well done.
@davidpoots836225 күн бұрын
Thanks it was exhilarating
@UdoLieb-f2f26 күн бұрын
Thank´s a lot for this reslly interesting video. I had problems to curl me up with the Itiwit. Then I also construct with expanded polystyrene left and right side panel sections. Best idea ever. Hugs to you.
@davidpoots836226 күн бұрын
Thank-you, glad it helped
@theresnobodyhere577826 күн бұрын
amazing little boats wayfarers , i follow a few channels that sail them ,did you see the video of the two guys that sailed nonstop around the british isles anti clockwise broke the record 14 days they were flying in heavy wind conditions
@davidpoots836226 күн бұрын
Wayfarers are remarkable sea boats and we enjoyed our little adventure, the 14 day non stop trip was extreme
@AirOnTheWater26 күн бұрын
Hey David! Congrats on reaching the key milestone of 500 subscribers! 😎 I'm sure there will be many more to follow once more people notice your friendly battles with the sea.
@davidpoots836226 күн бұрын
Thanks Patrik
@danerik.westerlind28 күн бұрын
Good that you take care of others garbage!🙌
@davidpoots836228 күн бұрын
Of course, dolphins eating helium balloons explains why they make strange squeaky sounds
@danerik.westerlind27 күн бұрын
@@davidpoots8362 😂
@marchaywood937828 күн бұрын
Such a helpful review, thank you and safe paddling :)
@davidpoots836227 күн бұрын
That's kind, glad it was useful
@redcrubenАй бұрын
Smashing video David,it was a great weekend
@davidpoots8362Ай бұрын
Thanks, it was a lot of fun
@fishingnorthcoast6964Ай бұрын
Nicely done there and a flat calm seas class.
@davidpoots8362Ай бұрын
Yes lovely calm day and lots of mackerel for lunch
@THE-RIVER-RATАй бұрын
Happy helium day lol your friend is a star and a bit crazy 🤪 I bet when you first spotted something Golden on the water you thought have I found an old treasure chest.
@davidpoots8362Ай бұрын
We hoped for leprechaun gold, but proved you don't need wind to enjoy sailing
@nicholaskouyoumdjian9392Ай бұрын
Great achievement. Well done.
@davidpoots8362Ай бұрын
Thanks, especially to the support crew who made it possible
@florenceor.9002Ай бұрын
Hello David, I own the same boat and I take it often since it is easy to carry around, more than my fancy kayak in fiber materials.... But unlike the other kayak, I could not roll with it, for the reason you explained ...So now will make the same adjustments with the pads and the belt, I hope it will do 😊 thank you for sharing !
@davidpoots8362Ай бұрын
Thanks, that's why I bought my x500. The hip pads made a huge difference and I happily paddle it in rough water. Hopefully I won't need to roll in an emergency. Please let me know if it works for you
@ianscott3180Ай бұрын
If you were going to sail a dinghy from Ireland to Islay a Wayfarer is the one to use. I have done it many times but on my old Contessa 26.
@davidpoots8362Ай бұрын
I'm sure other small boats would do it but the Wayfarer Is hard to beat
@DariusNmNАй бұрын
Well done. Great accomplishment. I can relate. We did a similar sail 2 yrs ago with a mirror 16, kept going to Iona. Really nice to see wayfarers doing it. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jd5-d6SVzrW5eZs.htmlsi=khZsUhSdt5O0CLYQ
@danerik.westerlindАй бұрын
What an adventure so interesting to watch, thanks for taking us with you on the adventure!🙌
@davidpoots8362Ай бұрын
Thanks, we are already planning a trip to an uninhabited island next year
@danerik.westerlindАй бұрын
@@davidpoots8362 awesome🙌
@paulgilliland2992Ай бұрын
What are these over falls yous are all scared off?
@davidpoots8362Ай бұрын
MacDonnel Race and Slough na Marra
@redcrubenАй бұрын
Lovely video David, I always enjoy your outlook onlife and the scenery
@davidpoots8362Ай бұрын
Thanks the scenery is hard to beat
@redcrubenАй бұрын
Terrific trip thanks for posting
@davidpoots8362Ай бұрын
Thanks, I'm still grinning
@AirOnTheWaterАй бұрын
Looks like quite the adventure with a lot of experience gathered and great memories resulting 😎 Thanks for sharing this with us!
@davidpoots8362Ай бұрын
Thanks, even with a safety boat it felt like a real adventure
@AirOnTheWaterАй бұрын
@@davidpoots8362 Looks very much like it 😎🌊
@DelFairleyАй бұрын
Very well done… serious bit of water to cross even in much bigger sailing boats!! I learned to sail in a Wayfarer as a schoolboy 😍
@davidpoots8362Ай бұрын
I had a Wayfarer when I was a teenager and loved getting back in one, they are still great boats.
@brianholmes849Ай бұрын
Well done.
@davidpoots8362Ай бұрын
Thanks, I'm still boring everyone about the trip
@jsoz4973Ай бұрын
Terrific video and such a great-looking boat! Looks like a joy to sail. Curious about how many HP on the outboard?
@davidpoots8362Ай бұрын
Thanks, the Scaffie is the overlooked but talented younger sister in the Drascombe lineup. The motor is 2.5hp, which gets the boat to hull speed at 3/4 throttle