Tall Ship Sailing The Hebrides, Scotland (1 week on Bessie Ellen)

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In July we spent a week aboard Bessie Ellen, sailing 193 miles around Scotland's Inner Hebrides on this magnificent 120 year old West Country trading ketch. We learned the ropes, indulged in outstanding food, and explored the islands of Mull, Colonsay, Oronsay, Jura, Luing, Easdale and Kerrera. We slept onboard, along with 10 fellow guests, 3 crew members, skipper Nikki, and salty sea dog/chief dolphin sniffer, Bracken.

The character of the boat, beauty of the Hebrides, excitement of learning new skills, and wonderful hospitality made this sailing adventure one of our most memorable trips to date. A huge thanks to VentureSail Holidays and Nikki for inviting us aboard to document the journey and experience our first ever hands-on sailing trip. We're hooked!

Kim & Del Hogg
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➤ FILM CHAPTERS
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:50 Oban
00:02:45 Day 1 Oban to Tobermory (Mull)
00:12:23 Day 2 Tobermory to Loch Spelve (Mull)
00:23:24 Day 3 Loch Spelve to Colonsay
00:35:00 Day 4 Oronsay and Jura
00:54:35 Day 5 Jura to Luing
01:11:36 Day 6 Easdale and Kerrera
01:20:08 Day 7 Back to Oban

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[robdowny]

Thank you, I am sat with a friend in last days of his life who sailed on the Bessie Ellen. This just started playing. He is smiling and crying. You have made someone's last moments very special x

[adrianevans]

I've said it before, but without a doubt you are the best 'outdoors' film makers I know. This is especially delightful - I had a week on Bessie Ellen in June 2022, and you've captured life on board perfectly. And that's on top of the stunning shots of the scenery.

[davidbamford]

Many years ago I was retrenched from the company that I worked for, and the retrenchment compensation plus six months’ long service leave as a lump sum bought me a run-down gaff ketch. Seven years’ work made her sailable, and I really enjoyed it. However, I ran out of ‘resources’ and had to sell. Friends who have seen her recently have said that she has found a proper shipwright to look after her, which is very satisfying. Now I have ‘swallowed the anchor’, so watching Bessie Ellen brings back the good times and pleasure sailing.

[sergiomanzetti]

I was thinking "where are those excellent video makers from Scotland now?" and this comes up immediately....stupendous.

[sim-sam]

Beautyful piece, thanks - felt real, well colored, could almost smell the sea. Thanks for not ruining it by talking it over. Big thanks

[tomwellard]

1:02:20 great shots of Bessie Ellen under full sail, majestic scenery ⛵⛵⛵

[Raya]

Need to watch again, tears keep distorting my vision. ❤👍

[krzysztofwaleska]

Boat from a dream. Not too large, not too small. Just perfect for perfect adventure. And those are rare and precious!

[deccamp]

Fantastic, such a good watch. Definitely wont be getting scurvy on that ship, scran looked top notch :)

[nosystem]

I watched every moment, and my attention never wandered. What a wonderful trip and visual journal!

[offframephotography]

It feels like being there with you when watching this guys ...

[jayjay]

Beautiful Bessie Ellen, great memories! Thank you so much. Xx

[sumobear]

The dog is the co star of this video, his eyes must have seen some people go from bungling sailing wantabe's to old salts during their week onboard. I would love to join Bessie Ellen for a weeks holiday, so i have all winter to try and convince the wife,

[marcusdosh]

Beautiful such a pleasure to watch.... Thankyou

[michaelmcclafferty]

A lovely and beautifully crafted video of an inspiring journey.
Thanks very much.

[markwilliamson]

I loved this - exceptional film making.

[Kara_]

Great videography and sound editing!
Love your Scotland videos, especially the isles, more so the Hebrides.
Awesome crew, and super hardworking. 🎩
The dog was the cherry on the cake. ☺️

[cols_serenescapes]

What? A feature length film of the Scottish Hebridean Islands by the best filmmakers on YouTube, you say? Yes, yes, I will partake and relish every second. Watched the first half hour, a beautiful film as always. Can't wait to soak up the rest. xx

A great report, you feel like you're on board and experiencing a timeless experience. Well done for the production.

[michaelarcher]

A truly amazing film.
Brings back memories of recent trips to the inner and outer Hebrides.
Thank you.