St Kilda - The Sketch

whisper · 02 March 2016, 23:33

This video caught my eye for so many reasons:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrL-YAEDh8c

I'm not sure if anyone on here knows this charter company but I'd be interested if a few of us could book the rib for a day trip and an island tour?

http://www.gotostkilda.co.uk

Looks like a great way to visit the Island without towing a rib up from the south

John Kennett · 03 March 2016, 05:46

It's run by Derek Gordon using his Redbay "Integrity". He's a nice bloke and it's a great boat.

69cmw · 03 March 2016, 05:48

That video was posted up a couple of months ago on here.
It looks stunning.👍

beamishken · 03 March 2016, 07:41

Derek is a member on this forum but I can't remember his user name
He sent me some other videos of other trips he did around the north coast he has some stunning video

Pikey Dave · 03 March 2016, 08:16

There was a program on BBC4 on Monday "The last seabird summer" filmed on the Shiants & St Kilda. Worth finding on Iplayer. Part 2 is next week.

Andre · 03 March 2016, 13:19

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Originally Posted by whisper

This video caught my eye for so many reasons:

I'm not sure if anyone on here knows this charter company but I'd be interested if a few of us could book the rib for a day trip and an island tour?

Day trips from SKYE to ST KILDA by fast boat - a once in a lifetime experience

Looks like a great way to visit the Island without towing a rib up from the south

Interesting and I would put my name down for this but it would have to be linked to a weekend and in the summer when the days a longer. if there were enough from down here one could even hire a mini bus and all to chip in. perhaps even pick ups on route.

willk · 03 March 2016, 13:43

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Originally Posted by Andre

Interesting and I would put my name down for this...if there were enough from down here one could even hire a mini bus and all to chip in. perhaps even pick ups on route.

Big trip from South Coast of UK.

Also consider using Flybe to Stornoway and using these guys:

http://seaharris.com/the-trip/the-boat-the-enchanted-isle

Still a Redbay Cruise, but with five meters more legroom!

ijmac · 03 March 2016, 14:10

If you're interested in photography you could alos go on Marcus' 5 day workshop (Marcus produced that film along with Adam Bulley) - a brilliant way to see St Kilda and spend lots of time there.

http://www.worldwide-explorers.com/u...trips/st-kilda

Maximus · 03 March 2016, 17:03

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Originally Posted by 69cmw

That video was posted up a couple of months ago on here.
It looks stunning.👍

Sure was

We're hoping to make it there when we stay in August (from Sky) NOTHING like doing it in your own RIB for sure!

Maximus · 03 March 2016, 17:10

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Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

There was a program on BBC4 on Monday "The last seabird summer" filmed on the Shiants & St Kilda. Worth finding on Iplayer. Part 2 is next week.

Excellent 'twas too!

Bit of an eye opener on how the MUCH over fished not so Humble Sand Eel has impacted on the Bird population!
The foreign Boats catch em for everything from Pig Food to Fertiiser and even FUEL for power stations !!!

.....How nice (and far sighted) of his Dad to buy the Shant Islands for him in the 1950's! Certainly in good Hands!

Some Nice footage of old St Kilda as well!

Andre · 03 March 2016, 17:38

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Originally Posted by willk

Big trip from South Coast of UK.

Also consider using Flybe to Stornoway and using these guys:

http://seaharris.com/the-trip/the-boat-the-enchanted-isle

Still a Redbay Cruise, but with five meters more legroom!

even a better option and cheaper as well due to shorter sea voyage. will have to look at the cost of flights.

a Redbay is fine, a good rib and the second best for me

whisper · 03 March 2016, 19:58

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Originally Posted by John Kennett

It's run by Derek Gordon using his Redbay "Integrity". He's a nice bloke and it's a great boat.

Thanks John, yes an awesome boat for sure, takes a little apprehension out of the weather planning

whisper · 03 March 2016, 19:59

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Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

There was a program on BBC4 on Monday "The last seabird summer" filmed on the Shiants & St Kilda. Worth finding on Iplayer. Part 2 is next week.

Thanks dude, We'll watch that tonight

whisper · 03 March 2016, 20:02

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Originally Posted by Andre

Interesting and I would put my name down for this but it would have to be linked to a weekend and in the summer when the days a longer. if there were enough from down here one could even hire a mini bus and all to chip in. perhaps even pick ups on route.

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Originally Posted by willk

Big trip from South Coast of UK.

Also consider using Flybe to Stornoway and using these guys:

http://seaharris.com/the-trip/the-boat-the-enchanted-isle

Still a Redbay Cruise, but with five meters more legroom!

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Originally Posted by Andre

even a better option and cheaper as well due to shorter sea voyage. will have to look at the cost of flights.

a Redbay is fine, a good rib and the second best for me

Yep sounds really good if we fly up, it'd not too bad by road but you can't get any 3G past Manchester

whisper · 03 March 2016, 20:10

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Originally Posted by Maximus

Sure was

We're hoping to make it there when we stay in August (from Sky) NOTHING like doing it in your own RIB for sure!

The times I have been asked advice on Ribbing in Scotland this year is unreal, most people ask about Loch Lomond but I always say go to the Wide Mouth Frog in Dunstaffnage. Hope I'm giving the right advice as this place is pretty awesome.

Mike Deacon in a washing machine...

John Kennett · 03 March 2016, 20:19

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Originally Posted by whisper

Mike Deacon in a washing machine...

Fantastic picture!

willk · 03 March 2016, 20:28

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Originally Posted by John Kennett

Fantastic picture!

Indeed.

Amazing how different it looks when you remove the perspective:

willk · 04 March 2016, 10:46

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Originally Posted by whisper

Mike Deacon in a washing machine...

Is that the Corry, Whisper? The more I look at that photo, the less I think it's a genuine pic. Not that I have an issue with that if it's obvious to readers - just curious...

jeffstevens763@g · 04 March 2016, 11:03

well if it is i hope its like that for Easedale RR willk

willk · 04 March 2016, 11:46

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well if it is i hope its like that for Easedale RR willk

I'll warrant that Jambo doesn't!