David Poots
David Poots
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Can't paddle? Just use your imagination
It's mid winter and I'm stuck at home, but that helped me appreciate the virtual paddling community even more. Here's to many adventures on the water in 2025.
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Видео

Lugger & Scaffie Take Part in Portstewart Red Sails Festival
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In July we were invited to bring our Drascombes to the Red Sails Festival in Portstewart. With very light winds there wasn't much sailing, but the craic was mighty.
Just how far can I push the Itiwit X500?
Просмотров 1 тыс.Месяц назад
The Itiwit X500 is well established as a touring kayak which can keep up with sea kayaks. Check out Patrik's channel at Air on the Water to see an X500 on multi-day trips. But can it cope with waves, tide streams and surf? Let's find out
Paddling an Itiwit x500 to Gola Island
Просмотров 257Месяц назад
The x500 came on holiday with me to West Donegal Ireland. I had a lovely trip past the shipwreck Bade Eddie and out to Gola, which is one of the more accessible offshore islands. This kayak is extremely capable, although I decided not to risk the exposed side of the island, which is littered with jagged reefs.
Ditch the Car & Enjoy the Journey
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The forecast stopped me from going sailing so I invented the excuse of buying a book and had a wee adventure with my folding bicycle.
Club Rolling Session
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Members of Causeway Coast Kayak Association refining their rolling technique at Portballintrae
Small Dogs and Tall Tales
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During an Atlantic storm I walked the dogs along the coast to the Giant's Causeway and exercised my right as an Irishman to talk a load of nonsense. But it is heritage nonsense, so that's OK.
Paddling the Causeway Coast with Dolphins
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Between weather fronts I paddled from Dunseverick Harbour to The Giant's Causeway when the dolphins turned up.
Irish Greenland Games 2024
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I finally made it to the Greenland Games at the Share Centre in Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. We had a great week-end of coaching in greenland rolling, Qajacs, followed by a competition. All in a spirit of fun and support. The craic was mighty.
Cycling Orra & Torr Head
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On a beautiful autumn day I took my bike over Orra and Torr Head, into Ballycastle then home. Great day out.
Portballintrae Regatta August 24
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A perfect day rowing, sailing, fishing, racing and mucking about in boats. This was the annual Regatta of Traditional Boats in Portballintrae Northern Ireland. Our fleet of Drontheims a a Foyle Punt and a Drascombe Dabber was joined by modern RS Dinghies from Coleraine Yacht Club.
Paddling the Causeway Coast after a Hard Day
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Paddling the Causeway Coast after a Hard Day
Proving my macho credentials by hunting for lunch
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Fishing for lunch with a handline from my Dagger Stratos kayak in Mulroy Bay Donegal Ireland
Exploring Burtonport and Arranmore Sound in my x500 kayak
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I love this remote area of coastline in north west Ireland and loaded my x500 kayak into the van for a two day trip.
Sailing a Scaffie to the Portstewart Red Sails Festival
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Sailing a Scaffie to the Portstewart Red Sails Festival
Portrush Yacht Club's Wayfarers Sail to Islay
Просмотров 9 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Portrush Yacht Club's Wayfarers Sail to Islay
Paddling & Rolling in Mulroy Bay Donegal Ireland
Просмотров 1815 месяцев назад
Paddling & Rolling in Mulroy Bay Donegal Ireland
Paddling a Cape Falcon F2 Skin on Frame Kayak to Rathlin Island
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Paddling a Cape Falcon F2 Skin on Frame Kayak to Rathlin Island
Waterfall Walk at Glenariff Ireland
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Waterfall Walk at Glenariff Ireland
sailing a Drascombe Scaffie from Ballycastle to West Light Rathlin
Просмотров 7897 месяцев назад
sailing a Drascombe Scaffie from Ballycastle to West Light Rathlin
kayaking from Ballintoy to Ballycastle
Просмотров 2487 месяцев назад
kayaking from Ballintoy to Ballycastle
Portrush Raft Race 2024
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Portrush Raft Race 2024
Sailing a Scaffie to The Giant's Causeway
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Sailing a Scaffie to The Giant's Causeway
Summit 2 Sea 4 MND Portballintrae to Portstewart
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Summit 2 Sea 4 MND Portballintrae to Portstewart
Paddling an Itiwit x500 on a section of exposed Irish coastline
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Paddling an Itiwit x500 on a section of exposed Irish coastline
Putting an Itiwit x500 through its paces, user review test
Просмотров 31 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Putting an Itiwit x500 through its paces, user review test
River Rat on Tour
Просмотров 31310 месяцев назад
River Rat on Tour
A.Short Trip Through the Arches
Просмотров 41710 месяцев назад
A.Short Trip Through the Arches
Paddling through Coleraine on the River Bann
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Paddling through Coleraine on the River Bann
Viewing the Waves after Storm Isha
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Viewing the Waves after Storm Isha

Комментарии

  • @robhosailor
    @robhosailor 21 час назад

    Haha! Not bad 😂 And you said that a moment on the water is worth more than everything else?

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 19 часов назад

      The next best thing is dreaming about sailing

  • @causewaykayak
    @causewaykayak 22 часа назад

    Much belated afterthought David, You might be able to do a video equivalent of Double Tracking ... and re live your favourite past trips. Go paddle along with Yourself for company. That sounds a bit weird I know but you could have several Davids surfing the same Portrush wave 🌊 😂 🙃

  • @Fishaholicboy
    @Fishaholicboy День назад

    Haha I love it!

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 День назад

      Thanks, I almost pinched some of your footage, but wasn't sure if that would work across the cultures.

    • @Fishaholicboy
      @Fishaholicboy 18 часов назад

      @ please try! I would love to see it :)

  • @StephenJReid
    @StephenJReid День назад

    🤣 Reminds me of the Opening credits to The Naked Gun

  • @THE-RIVER-RAT
    @THE-RIVER-RAT День назад

    Fantastic David 😂 and people say I'm crazy lol Don't know how you came up with this but I loved it 👍👍👍👍👍 Happy New Year and hope you get loads of great paddles in 2025 Ps. Bloody good job you had a PFD for this one Hehe 😊

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 День назад

      And I had a helmet, that floor was very hard!

  • @causewaykayak
    @causewaykayak День назад

    Inventive. Home made green screen? Could you paddle across town like that?

  • @TheKayakCrew
    @TheKayakCrew 14 дней назад

    Thanks for the video. I was thinking about maybe buying an X500 how do you feel that it compares in terms of stability compared to Sea Kayaks (or other inflatables) you’ve used? So far I have only used inflatables most of which are quite stable. I’m tempted by the X500 due to its similarities to a hard shell kayak but if it is not stable then I would rather stick with what I have got even if they are slower kayaks.

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 13 дней назад

      The x500 performs extremely well in rough/moving water. It cruises well and can keep up with sea kayaks (provided they are not trying to race). Stability is good, no better or worse than any hardshell. It will feel less stable than a low pressure kayak, but they are built flat and wide. The x500s build quality is very poor, they all develop leaks. They are also easy to patch, it's annoying but not a fatal flaw. If you don't need a sit-in kayak the sea eagle high pressure kayaks are worth considering

    • @TheKayakCrew
      @TheKayakCrew 12 дней назад

      @@davidpoots8362 Thanks. I have a variety of inflatables, most of which are stable. The X500 sounds good apart from the build quality issues. I'd heard some groans about build quality from other people. I don't necessarily need a sit in kayak due to the nature of the kayak that I do. I have a drop stitch kayak which is similar to the Sea Eagle Razorlite. It's the fastest kayak I've got but lacks primary stability compared to the other inflatables I have (such as the Sandbanks Optimal)

  • @AirOnTheWater
    @AirOnTheWater 16 дней назад

    Interesting! Looks like good fun with quite a bit of work as well 😎 You would have survived well in the Roman empire 🙂 Happy holidays!

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 16 дней назад

      Any activity on the water os great fun

  • @pantahead
    @pantahead 20 дней назад

    It's fun to see how well it performs in waves and wind a little worse than what I'm used to. The Itiwit X500 is a nice kayak, which I always feel very safe with out in the archipelago!😀

  • @edusilva7670
    @edusilva7670 21 день назад

    ☄️Fantástico 🚣

  • @robhosailor
    @robhosailor 21 день назад

    Beautiful boats and great video...

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 21 день назад

      Thanks, even on a windless day there is always fun to be had in a small boat.

  • @THE-RIVER-RAT
    @THE-RIVER-RAT 22 дня назад

    Nice one 👍 bet you need to be fit to row that boat 😊

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 21 день назад

      I hate the engine which is why I bought long sculling oars, after all there is no hurry

    • @THE-RIVER-RAT
      @THE-RIVER-RAT 21 день назад

      @@davidpoots8362 Very true.

  • @robhosailor
    @robhosailor Месяц назад

    This really looks very amazing and inspiring! Thank you for the presentation. 😊

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 Месяц назад

      Any time on the water is good for the soul.

  • @THE-RIVER-RAT
    @THE-RIVER-RAT Месяц назад

    Any roll that ends where you don't have to swim is a perfect roll. Great video again David with some nice bouncing and a bit of surfing 👍👍

  • @AirOnTheWater
    @AirOnTheWater Месяц назад

    Really nice still shot there at the end 😎 Good to see the X500 out and about, some wave jumping and splash.. it isn't exactly fantastic for surfing but some fun rides can be had with it. 😎 Nice with the rolls again!

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 Месяц назад

      Thanks, for me this is about building confidence in a boat which looks like a lake toy and performs like a sea kayak.

  • @AndreasDietrich-c2k
    @AndreasDietrich-c2k Месяц назад

    Cheers, I enjoyed the footage and the wonderful humor! Thanks for putting the effort and sharing, really appreciated!

  • @Merciuh
    @Merciuh Месяц назад

    That's a beautiful paddle! Also what do you think of the small insta go camera? Have you used gopros etc to compare it to? I think the versatility of it is very tempting!

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 Месяц назад

      It's a great place to paddle The go3s is a great wee camera and very versatile, lots of mounting options and the pod as a remote is great. Gopro is slightly better for watersport because the insta pod isn't waterproof.

  • @robhosailor
    @robhosailor Месяц назад

    Hello David, I watch your videos with interest and admiration. Kayaking and paddling have never been my choice. I was probably always too lazy to paddle and since childhood I was introduced to sailing in small dinghies and I am still faithful to it. But when I watch your videos, I feel like trying it. Your expeditions, not very epic, as you said, look so cool. For me, they are too epic. For my attempt, I imagine a light kayak in skin on frame technology in Greenland style, which I could build myself and start with short rides on calm waters along with training capsizes and returns in Eskimo style to feel more confident. This is just talk for now, because I am not at all sure if I will bring myself to it and if my coronary bypasses will allow for such excesses. Well, even if I don't, I'll still have my fun with the sailing canoe, the sailing dinghy-skiff and the rides in them in a retired style. And watching your epic expeditions! Warmest regards

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 Месяц назад

      Hello Rob, that's all very kind. I enjoy the kayaking because it's easy to launch and use the boat. As I slide into retirement my plan is to sail much more and I have been enjoying watching you sail the Goat Island Skiff. Kayaking involves similar exertion to walking, but rescues must be learned. If you have a heart condition it's probably not someting to do alone, because you can't simply drop sails and sit in the boat. Best of luck with the bypass.

    • @robhosailor
      @robhosailor Месяц назад

      @@davidpoots8362 Thanks! My sailing on Goat Island Skiff is very un-epic - a not very large lake a few dozen km from home and most often very light winds and early reefing, when it blows a good 3 Bft. A bit more epic ;) is sailing the BETH canoe on the waters of the Bay of Puck, but also very close to the shore. It may look even better on the video, but these are very short trips to the sea and a quick return, so as not to overdo the effort. So all dreams today come down to making it happen again next season. Warmest regards

  • @jchambers1191
    @jchambers1191 Месяц назад

    Thanks for continuing to share your paddling adventures!

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 Месяц назад

      Thanks, it's fun to reflect and relive thr trips

  • @Lukas-paddelt
    @Lukas-paddelt Месяц назад

    What a beautiful nature. I need to travel around more, to paddle in those places too. :)

  • @danerik.westerlind
    @danerik.westerlind Месяц назад

    Gola in swedish means peach/tattla, you know like, children say, "he did that", that´s than you "gola" on somebody,, or thief/gangs do it on each other or to the police. Thanks as always for a great video!🙌

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 Месяц назад

      Gola sounds like Gold and there is a story of Spanish Gold.

  • @riseprojectgorey
    @riseprojectgorey Месяц назад

    Haha. Was googling a Boyne Currach and my buddy Robin shows up sculling it! 😮

  • @carlneill4034
    @carlneill4034 2 месяца назад

    Really enjoyed that paddle combined with the history lesson, 👍🤝

  • @orupaddler
    @orupaddler 2 месяца назад

    I will have to stick this one on my list. Great video David

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 2 месяца назад

      Thanks its a great area to explore

  • @stephenboylandroad
    @stephenboylandroad 2 месяца назад

    Loving it! You must have a very accomadating wife 😂

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 2 месяца назад

      It's like children, every so often she needs a break

  • @AirOnTheWater
    @AirOnTheWater 2 месяца назад

    I hereby solemnly promise not to tell anyone about the non-emergency use of emergency chocolate that may or may not have occurred. My lips are sealed!

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 2 месяца назад

      If only I could post Ice-cream to pay for your silence

    • @AirOnTheWater
      @AirOnTheWater 2 месяца назад

      @davidpoots8362 I will hold you to that on any future visit to Northern Ireland!

  • @AirOnTheWater
    @AirOnTheWater 2 месяца назад

    Very interesting video! Special feature with the shipwreck, but sorry to hear about the kayaker. It's serious out there and good point about the tides/currents etc, might be something one doesn't expect if not read up on. Reassuring to hear about your safety gear, the VHF radio, the PLB, the flares, the ability to shelter in a pinch, but what calmed me down was that you had emergency chocolate along. All the other gear pales in importance next to that!

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 2 месяца назад

      with that chocolate I could have survived for up to an hour before being rescued

    • @AirOnTheWater
      @AirOnTheWater 2 месяца назад

      @davidpoots8362 That should work. Rescuers will be motivated to move very quickly to the scene if they hear there's chocolate...

  • @THE-RIVER-RAT
    @THE-RIVER-RAT 2 месяца назад

    Great video David 👍 However, sad to hear about the kayaker, but goes to show you should always have the right gear with you, as you did. Also, this video shows just how quickly the water can change. Great paddle with some beautiful views, and sneaky snacks. Muppet lol 👍👍

  • @THE-RIVER-RAT
    @THE-RIVER-RAT 2 месяца назад

    You're such a big kid yeah on the hill lol. Great little adventure David, and that bike looked cool 👍 So has my book reached that shop Hehe.

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 2 месяца назад

      Do you know I went all that way and your book had sold out, lucky I already have a copy.

    • @THE-RIVER-RAT
      @THE-RIVER-RAT 2 месяца назад

      @davidpoots8362 lol l wish. I'm working on another for Christmas. But this time it's some kayak poems.

  • @danerik.westerlind
    @danerik.westerlind 2 месяца назад

    I loved to see this vlog. So much things that are the same and some that are different to Sweden. Thanks for showing me around!😍🙌🤗

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 2 месяца назад

      Thanks, yes similar in many ways, but wet & windy instead of cold. The trick is to keep enjoying what you have.

    • @danerik.westerlind
      @danerik.westerlind 2 месяца назад

      @ yes, that is so true!

  • @AirOnTheWater
    @AirOnTheWater 2 месяца назад

    Nice! I was considering a folding bike at one point to combine with a small inflatable kayak and vary biking / paddling across lakes during trips in larger forestal areas, but never got around to it. Good to see you found your train of thought there in all cases!

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 2 месяца назад

      The x500 is too big but a packraft and folding bike could be fun.

    • @AirOnTheWater
      @AirOnTheWater 2 месяца назад

      @davidpoots8362 Yes, that was my thought! 😎

  • @stephenboylandroad
    @stephenboylandroad 2 месяца назад

    Loving the ballyboyland views from the train!

  • @mrnobodieswildcampingadventure
    @mrnobodieswildcampingadventure 2 месяца назад

    Really enjoyed that David. Thankyou for making my morning enjoyable with that little adventure. Liked and Subscribed

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 2 месяца назад

      Thanks, although I must confess I'm glad I didn't camp on the islands

  • @AirOnTheWater
    @AirOnTheWater 2 месяца назад

    Haha, double tow! Great vistas, nice to see the Causeway 😎

  • @robp4037
    @robp4037 2 месяца назад

    Good to see this kayak being used in a range of moves. I'm keen to find something that will pack down into a small yacht but want something sea worthy and fun, as a seasoned sea paddler. At 6'5 I may be on the edge of height for it but keen to try it, and hopeful. Some great tips in this thanks.

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 2 месяца назад

      It's a great wee kayak and very capable, but prone to leaks. It probably wouldn't suit a very tall person. Maybe the Pakayak?

  • @AirOnTheWater
    @AirOnTheWater 2 месяца назад

    Finally some rock & roll!

  • @THE-RIVER-RAT
    @THE-RIVER-RAT 2 месяца назад

    Nose plugs so no infection this time David !

  • @danerik.westerlind
    @danerik.westerlind 2 месяца назад

    That was a new story about a gigant never heard it and love it!😍 Thanks for showing me the around, hard to know what is most beautiful, from water or walking but both are really beautiful and so much energy in your dogs!!!🙌🙏🤗

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 2 месяца назад

      Thanks, I like the variety, so many ways to enjoy outdoors

    • @danerik.westerlind
      @danerik.westerlind 2 месяца назад

      @@davidpoots8362 I also like the variety of different outdoor activities and sometimes weather push us to do other outdoor things than just paddle.

  • @THE-RIVER-RAT
    @THE-RIVER-RAT 2 месяца назад

    That's not taking the dogs for a walk that's, the dogs taking you for a run Hahaha 🐶🐶 Fun video David 👍 Loved the story about the giant pretending to be a baby. OR IS IT A STORY ???

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 2 месяца назад

      Thanks, there's nothing like being taken for a drag to spice up my day

  • @AirOnTheWater
    @AirOnTheWater 2 месяца назад

    Amazing locations, and awesome with the dolphins! Paddling with dolphins is still a bucket list item of mine (as is visiting the Giant's Causeway - I was scheduled to go to northern Ireland a previous year and became ill, so no travel or paddling, otherwise I would have gotten in touch with you).

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 2 месяца назад

      Dolphins turn up here quite often and I never grow tired of them. I hope you can visit, there's a lot to show you.

    • @AirOnTheWater
      @AirOnTheWater 2 месяца назад

      @@davidpoots8362 Would be awesome! Hopefully a project for the next year or the year after that! I've paddled a Dolphin model kayak but that doesn't quite compare.

  • @ericjscott9908
    @ericjscott9908 2 месяца назад

    lovely watching you go for a paddle, new subsriber, thanks for doing what you you do ...

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 2 месяца назад

      Thanks glad you enjoy coming along for the ride

  • @danerik.westerlind
    @danerik.westerlind 2 месяца назад

    Thanks for showing the beautiful columns and amazing with the dolphins!!🙌

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 2 месяца назад

      What we see from kayaks is amazing. No eagles here, but lots of seabirds, seals & dolphins

  • @orupaddler
    @orupaddler 2 месяца назад

    Love it David. Very cool

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 2 месяца назад

      I can't help getting excited when Dolphins turn up

    • @orupaddler
      @orupaddler 2 месяца назад

      @@davidpoots8362 I'm the same. Puffins too

  • @robhosailor
    @robhosailor 2 месяца назад

    It really looks like great paddle cruising and a beautiful encounter with dolphins and passing through narrow straits. And here's my general observation: here, in the Baltic Sea, there are no tides and I have no experience with them, and there, there have always been tides and I have the impression that you treat them organically and use them in your sea trips. Isn't that right? Regards 😀

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 2 месяца назад

      Thanks. Yes even weak 2knot tides stop ant progress so trips are planned to go with the flow. It's fun when I get it right.

  • @THE-RIVER-RAT
    @THE-RIVER-RAT 2 месяца назад

    I was already too watch this last night made myself a coffee put my feet up, turned the TV on and then found out it was private. Hehe Great video David 👍 so lovely to see the dolphins.

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 2 месяца назад

      Sorry about that I messed up the upload. Dolphins always make my day

    • @THE-RIVER-RAT
      @THE-RIVER-RAT 2 месяца назад

      @@davidpoots8362 last time I saw dolphins in the wild I was swimming in the sea along the East Coast and one came right near me I was about 16 years of age and I don't mind telling you it's scared the hell out of me for a moment. But since then I have never seen one in the wild whilst I have been on or in the water.

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 2 месяца назад

      I see them quite often, usually when the sea is flat.

    • @THE-RIVER-RAT
      @THE-RIVER-RAT 2 месяца назад

      Lucky sod 😂

  • @danerik.westerlind
    @danerik.westerlind 2 месяца назад

    You did really well and congratulations for the good results!🙌 Looks so good when you do the rolls🤗

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 2 месяца назад

      Thanks, the experts have me motivated to earn more

  • @THE-RIVER-RAT
    @THE-RIVER-RAT 3 месяца назад

    HI David, Wow what a great fun event. Looks like you all had a great time.

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 3 месяца назад

      Loads of fun and some serious learning, but mostly fun

  • @AirOnTheWater
    @AirOnTheWater 3 месяца назад

    What is this sorcery, moving forward at such speed without even using a paddle?

  • @danerik.westerlind
    @danerik.westerlind 3 месяца назад

    Not something for me to do unless it's an ebike. Agree it was epic, I really enjoyed the view, so beautiful, thanks for sharing not only your life as a waterman but also when doing exercise with the bike!😍

  • @stephenboylandroad
    @stephenboylandroad 3 месяца назад

    looks like a good day for a hill stage and coastal cycle! beats my work commute cycle though it was in the lows thirties degreesC yesterday

    • @davidpoots8362
      @davidpoots8362 3 месяца назад

      I'm trying to keep up with the trekking crew