A Challenging Day - Huge Atlantic Swell

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Published 2023-10-06

I created this film from footage I took when I paddled along the Scottish North Coast on my year long solo kayak journey around Scotland. It was the day I tackled the reefs of Brims Ness, around the high cliffs of Holborn Head and into Thurso Bay.

All Comments (21)

@stratus5b 9 days ago

The 10:00 between 16:00 and 26:00 remind me of my last trip around Cape Caution but without the fog. Well done. Thanks for keeping it in one piece.
@bigpondkayaks7731 7 months ago

Fantastic video, you can definitely see the depth of the challenge you had but these are the days that you remember the most make you feel alive
@IamOutdoorsy 21 days ago

Remarkable! The power of water in amazing. Your willingness to push through, even more so. Well done !
@carliobenzio7230 1 month ago

Amazing skill. Hope I can do this in such conditions one day.
@flatoutdoor 1 month ago

Impressive waves, whise to respect the power of them! Thanks for sharing your great video 🤠. And keep those butterflys flapping 😂😂😂
@JamesFleming888 3 months ago

Wow! Glad you showed the full video. I really enjoyed that. The sea state looked pretty punchy, especially on your own. Excellent skills and confidence - really well done. I could feel the sense of relief coming out of the big swell. Nice one! Thanks for this and terrific effort. James
@juhtuhb1 5 months ago

Nice clapotis!
@hugobrito6141 3 months ago

Weel done Nick Ray, I followed your adventure and continue to do so. Thank you for your honest insights and inspiration.
@caz-nbgalatea1528 7 months ago

My god…. I was holding my breath watching that launch!!! A brave journey to do and hats off to you for being so calm. A great watch. 🙏
@hugoed3740 7 months ago

An astonishing video of a tough day on the sea in a kayak. I was amazed how calm you remained as you viewed the power of the waves. My heart was pounding just watching this. Thank you Nick.
@hrmacdonald4471 7 months ago

Wow...what an awesome video...thank you (from Nova Scotia) for posting & stay safe!
@craigmarson6917 6 months ago

Wow the water looks beautiful, rough but beautiful. You say it was a challenging day but you made it look a breeze.😃 Great video.
@juub 7 months ago

Hi Nick. Challenging indeed. As someone from a sailing background, my inclination would have been to get well away from that coast! But it’s different in a kayak, I know.
@johnm9709 7 months ago

What's exciting and fun with companions becomes much more serious solo. Great video of a fine adventure.
@user-vd4ud8sc6v 5 months ago

I heard you on paddling the blue podcast recently. Good on you for encouraging others to follow adventures. You speak wonderfully well and look very comfortable in challenging circumstances. Your commentary is great. Keep on adventuring.
@frazerrobbo9158 7 months ago

Great video Nick….. keep em coming. Love watching these !
@JustTheDude 7 months ago

Thank you for mesmerizing video. Really shows the power of the sea and ever-changing risks around reefs and rock cliffs. Seeing how high the waves were crashing on the walls sure shines a light on the importance of every decision you make. Funny, I saw the video was 38 minutes and thought I'd watch a bit. Then it was over! ❤
@davidtaylor5394 7 months ago

OMG what a great vid...just discovered the site, subscribed and cant wait for more...very well done
@vinnypallett9337 7 months ago

Very enjoyable video. Just the right amount of dialogue, in your distinctive calm voice. As a former sea paddler, particularly enjoyed listening to your emotional response to the conditions. Quite inspiring listening to you regards depression etc too for many of us feel quite isolated in our battles. Good luck.
@MrEStreaming 6 months ago

Brilliant!