Falkirk Wheel in a Sea Kayak

When I kayaked from the Forth Estuary to the Clyde Estuary using the canal system, I was invited by Scottish Canals to make use of the famous Falkirk Wheel as I transitioned from the Union Canal to the Forth / Clyde Canal. It was a fun and unique experience.

[@pitchforkcustom]

such an elegant solution, my little daughter went up with her granny the other way and still remembers it.. we sat and had a pint 🙄 happy 60th

[@ashleyhoward8926]

Such understated modesty. Hats off & well done to Nick !

[@NickRayLifeAfloat]

Thank you very much.

[@kmck1484]

great to see the Falkirk Wheel in action and from this angle. Thankyou

[@stormeflyer5019]

Yes we visited in 2017 and just recently went on the Anderton boat lift

[@NickRayLifeAfloat]

Thank you too.

[@mozanita]

I once visited the wheel from the shore side. It is wonderful to see it from the other side. Thank you for sharing.

[@NickRayLifeAfloat]

I’m pleased you enjoyed it, thank you.

[@Dfl87165]

Wholesome encounter! Very nice!

[@NickRayLifeAfloat]

Thank you.

[@jeffm5808]

very cool i have been to see the wheel in 2018 on a trip to scotland . i would love to sea kayak the wheel . but would love to bring my Valley over to do it. , not sure how to get it there from Canada ( would be expensive) . Your Kayak look like a Valley Etain?

[@edwardvickers5506]

Amazing 👏

[@NickRayLifeAfloat]

Thank you Edward.

[@juub]

Interesting to see the wheel in action from a kayaker’s perspective. I’m guessing most paddlers wouldn’t be able to do this.

[@NickRayLifeAfloat]

I think it’s possible if planned in advance. Thank you.

[@keithbass5493]

What camera set up do you have. It's great

[@veronicabalfourpaul2288]

wow!

[@NickRayLifeAfloat]

Thanks Veronica.

[@deborahfinn5201]

Where is the camera?!

[@TheAnglan]

Looks like he's using an Insta 360 which can record is 360 degrees at any time, so the camera looks invisible to viewers

[@NickRayLifeAfloat]

Hi Deborah, it’s a 360° camera and the panning effect is achieved when editing the footage in the accompanying app. The camera is mounted on my deck on a short pole which doesn’t show up in the film.