Sailing through The Caledonian Canal - Chapter 6

Enjoy this ride straight through Scotland, passing through 19 locks to take us along the Caledonian Canal. This manmade canal is one of the real big marvels of human engineering. Forget huge, stormy oceans for a while, and just enjoy the peace and calmness of a 5 day inshore sailing along mountains, still waters and the most beautiful nature Scotland has to offer.

All the best

Erik

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[inneshutton]

Nice One Erik, another fantastic episode from my home country of Scotland, really enjoyed the music you picked as well. Pity you did'nt spot Nessie but never mind at least you tried and I hope you had a wee whisky on route Slainte Var

[davidfellows]

beautiful video, Im sure I saw Nessie just under your boat.

[pauln]

Absolutely brilliant videography. Love watching your adventures.

[emike]

You're back at it! Loving this episode so far, very well produced!

[alanduncan]

Always nice to see someone from a country as beautiful as Norway appreciating my country of Scotland. Glad you enjoyed it Erik. And we've all made an ass of it in the locks at some point - part of the fun!

[karaDee]

I feel so fortunate to be living during the same time as Eric to see so many beautiful places I would not likely see thanks to his adventurous spirit 🥂❤

[BuildingSYMistress]

BRILLIANT Erik and thank you for all of your videography efforts!
You too are a ONE man operation doing everything and to such high standards, RESPECT!

[FunsongsMusicByPeterRahill]

1.7K+ subscriber LIKE, 10, 827th tag-along view... let's go sailing with Erik. As a player of Irish Trad (pub tunes) music, I really appreciate the choice of instrumental music in this episode.

[DuncanSharpe-uynh]

For me this has been your most enjoyable series so far - wonderful scenery and sailing!

[jamesbennett]

Your not just a fantastic sailor and engaging personality, you have become a very talented filmmaker. This was EXCELLENT 👏👍🙏

[floofycatz]

I feel like all the disease and sickness within my body gets sucked out by the intense beauty of the ocean and geography I am witnessing over your shoulder. To know that you're in tune with moon and its gravitational pull on the water is breathtaking, something a windsail sailor would know. Thank you for sharing

[johnbrightman]

dear old mate, i grew up in poole harbor dorset, learnt to sale in a mirror racing dingy, . now at 77 after sailing in australia .living as a land lubber in encounter bay, victor harbor. south australia, am so enjoying vicariously sailing with you, would so like to sail with you, BUT due to my foolishnes have STUFFED my back up. i did have 75 good years, now i just grow a few vegi and paint sea scapes to gloryify the CREATOR GOD.may HE keep you safe for your lovely lady.thank you for noBSonlyS.

[lovesail]

The Great Glen is spectacularly beautiful. I know many sailors enjoy cycling too so if you can't see it by boat I thoroughly recommend cycling it. A group of us did it a few years ago. We hired electric bikes and spent 5 days cycling from Fort William to Inverness. There is plenty of accommodation along the way and portage companies to move your luggage between stops. We also found the locals to be very considerate towards cyclists. One of the best holidays I've had away from sailing. Thank you for sharing Erik.

[leefromsvpatchamie]

I'm so glad you got to see our wounderful country. Scotland is such a beautiful place to visit, let alone sail it 😊

[Halcyonyachts]

We've delivered lots of yachts through the Caledonian Canal. Always a treat!

[obxarms]

As I sit here and watch the world collapse your experiences provide solace and remind me that someday I may just have to walk out to my back yard get on my sailboat and go. Inverness is the birthplace of my ancestors .As always, thanks Eric

[stefanvanvuuren]

Every season you post, you always make me want to buy a boat and start exploring. You do an amazing job portraying the story, events, and nature; the cinematography is beyond the next level.

[billm]

Thank you, looked like a good trip always wondered about that faultline, beautiful

[Ian-gfid]

Your offshore crossings can be impressive in terms of the savagery of the sea, but the landscapes along the lochs and the Caledonian Canal are stunning. Great videography !

[tenbear]

Did this on a family holiday when i was 12…. one of the best holidays i’ve ever had (60 now, & solo travelled the world).