Loch Etive Epic, A mistake and a Miracle

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  • čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
  • HAPPY NEW YEAR. This loch Etive Epic for the new year .. covers the true tale of a mistake I made and a wee miracle happening. I wont say more as I dont want to give the story away. So watch and enjoy and all will be revieled

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  • @123boat
    @123boat Před 2 lety +9

    An absolutely beautiful twenty eight minutes and fifty two seconds. The most stunning scenery and reflections. Perfectly wonderful video. 😁

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  Před 2 lety

      Yup..I agree..the scenery is perfect..without it.. I fear my videos would be a bit blah :-D so I make the most of it ..Happy New Year

  • @colincowie1148
    @colincowie1148 Před 9 měsíci

    Easily done. I lost BA Loch Vayaty must have blown away at night while we were camping. Paddled Etive in Kayak last December and camped about 17 of us. I paddled in in February 5 years ago absolutely lovely day . Nice loch. Your video brought that day back same weather blue and snow on hill reflections galore

  • @davidsimpson130
    @davidsimpson130 Před 6 měsíci

    Once again, beautiful scenery. I live in Pembrokeshire and it is about a 10 hour journey to the lochs, shich I do every year. Watching your videos make me want to dash to the car and get up to the Highlands. You are soooo lucky.

  • @CalumMacNeil-qb6wp
    @CalumMacNeil-qb6wp Před 27 dny

    A really fantastic video with marvellous views of Loch Etive. It shows you how beautiful Scotland is and always will be. Thankyou again for your time and effort in making such brilliant videos.👍👍🏞🌄

  • @uffo200
    @uffo200 Před 7 dny

    Excellent from start to finish and a good result for you, thank you.

  • @tattygun81
    @tattygun81 Před rokem

    I've just acquired a boat on loch awe, a life long dream. This video is really whetting the appetite, I can't wait to get on the water!

  • @crf9993
    @crf9993 Před 2 lety +1

    stunning scenery and photography thank you Donny.

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for commenting CRF999..the latest is a different slant on Loch Etive ..so hope you enjoy it too :-D

  • @Mick_B1964
    @Mick_B1964 Před 7 měsíci

    Great video.Have been coming up to Etive with family & friends for years and cannot beat it for scenery and relaxing fishing. Having always hired slow, self drive boats your set up looks ideal for nipping about the loch..I'm surprised you get around so quickly, as having the biggest coffee flask in the world must slow you down !! :-)

  • @rhmbraun
    @rhmbraun Před 11 měsíci

    An absolutely fantastic and relaxing video. Professional quality. The scenery is incredible and so is your narration. This makes me really wish to have a boat like yours and explore the neighboring waters.

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  Před 10 měsíci

      Thanks rhmbraun.. I appreciate your kind words ..I had some lovely weather for those trips which all help make the video :-D

  • @paul-ne1bh
    @paul-ne1bh Před 2 lety +1

    Donny i felt like i was on the adventure down the lock with ,Well done loved your trip on the lock good vid I only came back from loch etive today 23 jan 2022 What a place you are so lucky to live where you do ,500 hundred mile travel we had to do from liverpool ,and we will be coming back soon

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  Před 2 lety

      Hi Paul .. glad you enjoyed yourt trip ..relive the views with the latest video and come back soon :-D

  • @alantipple3684
    @alantipple3684 Před 2 lety +2

    Great watch thank you for sharing your adventures with us 🎣
    Happy new year

  • @dj2574
    @dj2574 Před 2 lety

    Nice scenery Donny.. another brilliant video ..

  • @LauraDawn11
    @LauraDawn11 Před 2 lety +3

    Stunning as always donny ,,have a great new year 👍🙂see you floating in the near future 😉

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  Před 2 lety

      You might get a fright at the end of the latest video .. so hope you forgive me :-D

  • @paulelgersma3971
    @paulelgersma3971 Před 2 lety +1

    i watched this episode like 3 times. just amazing views and footage. Thank you

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  Před 2 lety

      Hi Paul..thanks for the very kind words..the latest is a different video of the loch..well some ofthe folks that live round it..enjoy it too

  • @kirsteneasdale5707
    @kirsteneasdale5707 Před 2 lety

    Beautifully shot video. I wish I had a rib. Alas, I only have a sit on top kayak which I can only use on still summer days.

  • @mtm101designs9
    @mtm101designs9 Před 10 měsíci

    Really first class video, thanks for sharing your adventures.

  • @JohnSmith-fd4wt
    @JohnSmith-fd4wt Před 2 lety

    when i feel a bit down your videos remember me of the things i used to do when i had better health

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  Před 2 lety

      Aww sorry to hear of your health issues John ..i hope things can improve for you..enjoy watching the latest video ..its now online

  • @boatingsibbingandwandering3262

    As ever Donny Lovely video and very cheering in these dark cold months. I was totally amazed when you found your vest and PLB. If you are anything like me your would have been keeping an eye out for that all the occasions you were on the water..... My wife recons your slurp quite a lot of coffee 😊

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  Před 2 lety

      I confess..I slurp more coffe than Guinness these days. Come the warmer weather..that will change again..the coffee heats up cold hands. Yeah..I knew it couldnt get out the loch so unless it sank..I knew the PLB weould be somewhere. I susapect it was floating quite a lot as I found it below HW mark. My concern was the storms would throw it above the beach and into bushes sso I couldnt find it. Happy New Year

  • @thomasfrench7212
    @thomasfrench7212 Před 2 lety +1

    Many Thanks for another fantastic adventure Donny. Hopefully i have similar weather for my planned Spring visit. Keep the videos coming please. T.

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Thomas..cant promise you will see all the wildlife on your spring visit.. but the latest video shows what to look for :-D

  • @GawdonBennett
    @GawdonBennett Před 2 lety +1

    Takes me back to all my many boat fishing trips to Loch Awe, mostly Pike fishing and some trout as well. Happy new year from the Herefordshire Welsh borders. Plans for a visit to Conon Bridge hopefully next year to visit friends, likely stopover Loch Awe for a few days too. Taynuilt post office was our nearest shop as I recall, good days

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  Před 2 lety

      The PO ..the Grocery Shop and the Butcher shop are all still here ..sadly the Taynuilt Inn burned down last year..so its carry outs only now ..Happy New Year

    • @GawdonBennett
      @GawdonBennett Před 2 lety

      @@donnywilcox Just seen the pictures of the Inn on Google maps, tis a shame we ate there a couple of times back in the day.

  • @archieblair9625
    @archieblair9625 Před 2 lety +1

    stunning scenery Donny love the colours this time of year all the best for 2022

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  Před 2 lety

      All the best to you roo Archie..and enjoy the latest :-D

  • @terenceclark4441
    @terenceclark4441 Před 2 lety

    Seen about 3 of these film from you, it's full of great views and information, looking forward to doing similar

  • @SCCFORUM
    @SCCFORUM Před 2 lety

    Simply stunning.

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  Před 2 lety

      Thanks SCCforum..enjoy the latest too :-D

  • @iansellars4153
    @iansellars4153 Před 2 lety +2

    Absolutely stunning filming Donny , your new camera captures it at its best . Thanks for posting

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  Před 2 lety +1

      Im delighted with the new setup Ian..still learning how to get the best from it though ..it all gets a bit complicated at times ..but Im getting there ..Happy New Year

  • @raykeogh1972
    @raykeogh1972 Před 2 lety

    Yes I did enjoy the video Donny, Strange I watched about 6 now and it Like feel I am getting to know you, a friend who does not know me, That's a compliment to you and your video's. Ask Gordon for me if you can get those bow covers for any Honwave as I have just bought the t38ie3. It is very narrow towards the bow. Again thanks for sharing Ray K. UK. YNWA.

  • @RogerIElliott
    @RogerIElliott Před 2 lety +1

    Incredible footage Donny, you captured the atmosphere of the loch beautifully. And what a cracking wee miracle! 👍

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  Před 2 lety

      Thanks Roger ..its a lovely area ..Happy New Year

  • @calummcnab3222
    @calummcnab3222 Před rokem

    As a Son of Loch Etive my heart was filled with joy and memories. Wonderful imagery and a cinematic masterpiece. Thankyou 😁

  • @margaretrussell2221
    @margaretrussell2221 Před 2 lety +1

    Wonderful video Donny takes me back to my childhood fishing for cuddys under Connel bridge - My father and brother loved trawling around loch up from Taynuilt and especially around Ardmaddy with hope of a Salmon - thanks again for memories -Happy New year Alan

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  Před 2 lety

      I managed to catch cuddys at the Bridge Alan..if that is what coalies are ..plenty of them but I didnt eat any. Im slowly finding the best way to get the fish I can eat though ..happy new year :-D

  • @ashleyhoward8926
    @ashleyhoward8926 Před 2 lety +2

    Excellent footage Donny, great shots on superb winter days. Well done & thanks for doing this. All the best for 2020.

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  Před 2 lety

      Thanks Ashley ..its appreciated..happy new year :-D

  • @brianconnor1810
    @brianconnor1810 Před 2 lety

    Brilliant Donnie👍⭐⭐⭐⭐

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  Před 2 lety

      Thanks Brian.. a wee update of the video is now uploaded ..so enjoy it too :-D

  • @alexdobie1808
    @alexdobie1808 Před 2 lety

    Loved it, thank you for all your efforts.

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  Před 2 lety

      Thanks Alex..I had a wee break for a few weeks but the latest is now uploaded so hope you enjoy it too :-D

  • @spinaway
    @spinaway Před 2 lety +1

    Happy new year Donny, thanks for sharing your wonderful adventures.

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for commenting Jimmy s..the latest is a different slant on Loch Etive ..so hope you enjoy it too

  • @mboutdoors_uk
    @mboutdoors_uk Před rokem

    Stunning! What a time to be out on the water, loved it

  • @jeffstevens763
    @jeffstevens763 Před 2 lety +1

    Great filming Donny very lucky finding the vest and PLB

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  Před 2 lety

      I was even luckier finding the stars in my latest video Jeff...you will appreciate it :-D

  • @scottsaree4295
    @scottsaree4295 Před 2 lety +1

    stunning view

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  Před 2 lety

      Thanks Scott..delighted you enjoyed it..the latest is now on line ..so enjoy ti too :-D

  • @damianpower1935
    @damianpower1935 Před 2 lety

    Excellent as usual Donny !!!!! Happy New Year

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  Před 2 lety

      Happy new year to you too Damian..hope you enjoy the latest video :-D

  • @calummcnab3222
    @calummcnab3222 Před rokem

    Oh forgot to say, Subbed and liked.

  • @happyhikerfrombykerandy2245

    Great video and hope you put the lotto on after finding buoyancy 😂

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  Před 2 lety

      I won a watch seeing the otters in the latest Video Happy Hiker :-D

  • @robertmcinnes4684
    @robertmcinnes4684 Před 2 lety

    Stunning - and a great story!

  • @tamlyon4435
    @tamlyon4435 Před 2 lety +1

    Simply spectacular footage Donny 👏....I’ve fished and boated Ettive for nearly 40 years . This vid reminds me why I love it so .
    You now have a new red buoyancy aid and 2 PLB’s so all is well . I can’t thank you enough for these wonderful vids .
    A quick question, does Ronnie Campbell still skipper the Laura Dawn ? I’ve been out on his boat many a time .
    Finally may I wish you “awra best fir a gi’d ner’day “🥃 here’s tae us an aw like us and an adventure filled year ahead 🥃

    • @LauraDawn11
      @LauraDawn11 Před 2 lety +1

      Hi tam boat is still owed by ronnie and skipper by myself 👍

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  Před 2 lety +2

      @@LauraDawn11 Hi Tam.. Im glad Oban Fisherman answered the question .. he makes a quick appearance in the next loch Etive video ..and knows all the best fishing spots too..Im slowly picking his brains as I can only find Gurnard Mackerel and spur dugs so far .Happy New Year to you both

  • @stevesdaysoff2759
    @stevesdaysoff2759 Před 2 lety

    Lovely video. The Loch and Hills look beautiful. We're did you get the bow cover for the Honwave inflatable. Really enjoyed watching and subbed you. Atb Steve 👍

  • @ploughboy10
    @ploughboy10 Před 2 lety +1

    one of the best----thanks donny-----happy new yeat

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  Před 2 lety

      Hope you enjoy the latest ploughboy ... its more the Loch Etive locals than my normal landscape video..but just as interesting :-D

  • @bluesmanken123
    @bluesmanken123 Před 2 lety +1

    Quality Donny. Happy new year 🎉

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  Před 2 lety

      Happy new year to you roo Ken..hope you enjoy the latest video.. I was first footing some locals to get it :-D

  • @grahamharkness5744
    @grahamharkness5744 Před 2 lety

    Happy New Year Donny and what a great video for me to start the year off. I watched this one on my big screen and was glad i did, the autumn colours are fantastic, the water looked like glass and i was glad when you found your old buoyancy aid . Thanks gain for a great show.

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks for commenting Graham..the latest is a different slant on Loch Etive ..so hope you enjoy it too

  • @careyroberts3924
    @careyroberts3924 Před 2 lety

    Another brilliant, brilliant video Don; thanks for sharing! Glad you found the vest. Happy new year and I look forward to loads of videos from you in 2022 please :-)

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks Carey..latest is more a wildlife video..but Im sure you will find it interesting too :-D

  • @stuartsutherland7664
    @stuartsutherland7664 Před 5 měsíci

    Beautiful scenery! Outboards are awfully noisy. Do you wear ear plugs? Also is the quarry on Loch Etive still working?

  • @vaset1234
    @vaset1234 Před 2 lety

    Happy New year Alan, and must our lord bless You in the next year to.

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks Arthur..hope you enjoy the latest..its more a wildlife type video of the Loch ..so enjoy it :-D

  • @Brookspirit
    @Brookspirit Před 2 lety

    Videos like this on youtube are why i don't watch TV anymore.

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  Před 2 lety

      Hi filo..hope you enjoy the latest..its more a wildlife video.. but saves watching them on TV.. thanks foir your kind words :-D

  • @theinflatableboatownersnet5684

    Great video Donny, was it a easy process to deactivate and reactivate the PLD with the coastguard?

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  Před 2 lety

      Hi TIBON ..yup..its all done on line now ..I also contacted them by phone a couple of times with a quick response and helpful reply..its a great service :-D

  • @JohnSmith-fd4wt
    @JohnSmith-fd4wt Před 2 lety

    Donny can you tell me of slipways in loch Etive

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  Před 2 lety

      Hi John.. there are only private slipways on the loch..but Dunstaffnage marine slipway..which is the nearest slipway the public can use.. is only a few minutes from the mouth of loch etive ..hope that helps some :-D

  • @doddski1235
    @doddski1235 Před 5 měsíci

    what is the music please

  • @nicholasflint8079
    @nicholasflint8079 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you Donny Wilcox. Truly delightful in all ways and though the length at first appears "daunting" I heartily encourage others to press play and sit back. I did and enjoyed it immensely.
    I sometimes use my cruising hovercraft on Loch Etive and create films similar to yours but without your Gimbal (usually forgotten in my camper!) and I dont have your lovely voice over to blend with the stunning photography. On days like you depict, its true, you cant go "far wrong" BUT--- you clearly have a great eye and must spend ages editing and leaving considerable reams of footage upon the editing floor! I also love your music and blending. I use iMovie and music from Various royalty free music areas. Where is your music sourced from please. The fade-in voice overs are also most relaxing. My "videos" are on CZcams, tend to depict typed descriptions and placed on our hovercraft forum under Nick Flint or on our website----- www.hoverclub.org.uk

    • @donnywilcox
      @donnywilcox  Před 2 lety

      Hi Nicholas thanks for commenting and I watched your hovercraft in action..it looks a great way to get around the loch too. I play keyboards so just make my own music now. Im trying to keep it to a minimum ..but my older videos have all sorts of music. Enjoy the latest..its Loch Etive again