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Fantastic!! I'm so looking forward to some warm weather here so I can get back out again! My Oru has been stuck in a box since our state went into winter (and it's been a really cold one!!) 😀

Thanks! This was such a gorgeous place. One of the very best areas to kayak in Victoria, Australia (I think!) 😀

Awesome!! Orus are fabulous aren't they! So versatile and easy to take anywhere. I haven't posted on this channel for a while but it's winter here & I've been putting my energy into our other main channel. Will get back out there again soon making more videos so hope you'll stick around 😀

Thanks! I had no idea if I had it on camera at the time. Such a magnificent creature 😀

There's a few of us out there which is great 😀 I still get head turns & comments which is funny! People often come up to me asking about my Oru. It's such a fun kayak for travel!!

I think you'd love it there! The whole area is such an adventure. So many places to explore!!

That looks like the spot I've been looking for, I have a 2 seater kayak and enough room for our jackRussell which takes front seat have to put it on our places to go list, great video

@@johnhynd8037 You would have lots of fun paddling around this area

It was such a lovely surprise! Such pretty vegetation & the birdlife there was great 😀

Thanks for the tip! 😀 I'll check that out! My favourite places I've paddled so far have been where there is lots of wildlife & untouched bushland. If they like it, I'll like it! 😀

@@meandmyoru yes I always find my places to paddle on google maps . the more trees and natural landscape the better . I try to avoid adjoining farmland although sometimes its really nice in those places if its nicely tree lined . Ive been hoping you would go and explore this lake around here . I could spend weeks there exploring . Candlebark camping area . check the locality out on google maps . looks like a great spot

Thank you so much!! I was wondering if anyone wanted to see wildlife & birds that live in the area. I love seeing everything!! My husband was busy birdwatching while I was paddling on the water so I have passed on your compliments to him for his b-roll. 😀 I want to add in more of that content so thanks for the feedback! ❤

Thanks for the tip! I did paddle up the river & probably made it close to Riiversdale Drive but then turned around. It certainly was more interesting round the bends but as I was by myself & left my husband birdwatching back at the park, I didn’t want to go too far without knowing what was ahead. Have you launched off K Road before?? I think that would be superb on a nice day! 😊

Yes I’ll have to investigate Red Cliffs. I’ve been down there a few times but where is best to access with a kayak??

@@meandmyoru It is possible with your folding kayak that you could follow the track used by fishermen to the river bank from the top of K Road cliffs. Otherwise, the beach near the boat ramp is where I always put in. It is a six kilometer paddle up to the cliffs from there.

@@chrisstockman904 I'll have to try it out! The path down to the river at K Road is a bit steep but I agree that it definitely would be possible. I'd have to find a gap in the reeds 😀 Would be fun though!

The only time I have ever seen a sacred kingfisher was on this part of the river. Early morning paddle.

@@chrisstockman904 Brilliant! 😀They are such pretty (and fast) little birds. Great to know they enjoy the river at this spot! Early morning would be a really nice paddle there!

I agree! This was a few weeks ago but it was a lovely day 😊 Always fun!

I like weird stuff underwater 😀

@@meandmyoru Always nice to see!

Thanks! 😀 It's true! Even though the roads around the area are packed with cars, the river was really peaceful (once away from the flying foxes of course! 😂)

Sure! 😀 I've paddled here before when there was an incoming tide. Going against it was a little difficult but it wasn't too hard. I wouldn't want to be paddling against the current if it was an outgoing tide though as a kayaker could get sucked out to sea if not strong enough.

It's not a river but an inlet so it's a spot where the tides rule from both sides. Interesting but best to go when the tide is low & incoming.

Exactly!! 😀 Oru kayaks are so versatile and they're fun!! ... and they look great too!! I think that's what makes these kakaks so great. It's that (like you) they are easy to transport, store and take the whole family out for a paddle at any time. Happy paddling!! 😀

What a wonderful analogy!

Thanks so much Katelin!! I'd love to know what brand you bought?? I'm quite fascinated with all the clever companies that make modular kayak designs out there. 😀 Cannons Creek has a beach that is exposed at low tide. Great for launching! So easy! Where abouts in Lakes Entrance would you recommend launching from??

We launched off the main street at Lakes Entrance at the little beach the kayak rental shop Venture Out uses. I bought a Point 65 Mercury kayak from Paddle Zone. Also got the extra bit that makes it a tandem. I mainly kayak on the Yarra and this plastic kayak is durable and can take the knocks from submerged logs etc. needs a bit of space for storage but can get it without a struggle in my hatchback. Happy paddling

@@KatelinMorris-o1x oh yes I've seen some videos about those! They look great! Definitely needs more space to pack in a car but very robust. I love the look of the Pakayak too (so expensive... and heavy!) but amazing design. I'll have to try out the spot at Inverloch one day (we're actually nearby this weekend but it's so windy & hot I didn't take my kayak with me).

Thanks! It's definitely not for the more adventurous types but for people like me who just want a relaxing paddle whenever they go away on a trip somewhere, it's quite perfect 😀

haha! it does a bit 😀

it was a real treat! really happy to get back out paddling after such a long break. so lucky with the weather too. it was perfect 😀

thanks! 😀 yeah it was really great! i could have stayed out there much longer but i could hear all the people waking up and heading down to the lake. I liked being out there by myself when it was super quiet. will have to go back again another time & do it again!

I hear you, the best thing about being in nature is the peace and solitude.

@@chrisstockman904 i think that's why i like kayaking alone.... so i can just enjoy the peace & quiet at my own pace ☺

yes it was fabulous!! so lucky to get weather like that up there. it's very unpredictable 😀

12 months on & my Oru is FABULOUS!! Love this kayak!! 😀

That's so nice!! Please say hi back from me!! 😀 Very exciting to hear my videos are being seen all the way across the world! I'm sure your kids will have a really fun time on the water. I'll have to make more videos now! 😀 (you've inspired me)

haha! I have no idea why I said that! 🤣 I think it was because I'd been watching videos of people kayaking with alligators! I haven't been down to Studley Park yet. I really like kayaking with the flying foxes so I always go up that way.

Thank you so much for the tips!! 😀 I really like 😀Aireys Inlet so I'll definitely check that spot out. And I'll have to brave it & go under the bridge at Anglesea next time too!

Thanks! 😀 Hopefully I'll get far more videos this year. I've missed quite a few paddling opportunities as I keep injuring myself 🤣

it's so much fun to paddle with them! 😀 I go there quite often

@@meandmyoru I can imagine! First time I see footage like this.

@@AirOnTheWater Cool!! 😀

it was gorgeous!! if you do get a chance to visit this area, you'd love it! so much to explore!!

Definitely! The rivers are nice... the difficult part was finding a spot to get down to the river easily with a kayak.

It really would be a great place to explore more! I'm sure there must be a better spot to start than where I was. The birdlife was fabulous! I'm wondering if the boat ramp is a relic of the days when the area was flooded & called Lake Mokoan?? I'll definitely pop over & check out some of your videos 😀

Gosh thank you!! I'm so happy to be getting back out there now the weather is warming up! Thank you so much for watching!! 😀

Just saw your message so sorry for the late reply! The Oru's are fabulous aren't they!! I wish my husband could find a kayak that he feels comfortable to use as I'd love to kayak together. I'm sure your kids would love it!! I'm so glad that it's getting warmer here! (but hopefully not tooooo warm too soon!). Winter kayaking was okay but there wasn't not too many calm sunny days to choose from so should be more fun to come as summer kicks in! Thanks so much for watching!! 😀

Thank you so much for watching!! Sorry for the delay in replying!! My kayak is an Oru foldable kayak. The model is the Inlet. Very lightweight but built really well. So easy to carry around & feels really stable on the water. Highly recommended! 😀

Thanks for info I looked them up and it looks a great kayak, I have an inflatable one at moment which does there job but might invest in this one. @@meandmyoru

@@Outside1s3Ree I've had my Inlet since February this year and it's been great. It's a kayak that is great for flat water. 😀 I just love that I can throw it in the car & take off somewhere for a paddle!

awesome! might head to Tidal River on Saturday if I can be bothered with the drive, looks very nice for a paddle, or just local on the Yarra Studley Park@@meandmyoru

It will be super busy down there this weekend!! Really difficult to find parking even on a normal weekend. But it is always beautiful and as least you can get away from all the people on the river. If it was me, I'd save the trip for after school holidays to ensure a more peaceful experience.😀@@Outside1s3Ree

Gosh! Thank you so much! ❤ I'm just happy to finally have been somewhere really nice! 😀 and to get some lovely calm weather

Thanks so much for commenting! (sorry for the delay in replying!!) I agree about the backpack now! It's been really handy to transport in the car (we recently bought a 4x4 and I even use the straps from the bag to hold it down in the back). It's been great to walk the kayak down to the water & I agree that it's far better than a shoulder strap. Great bag!! 😀 So glad you're enjoying your Inlets!

oh hello! 😀 how funny you saw this! (not my intention but isn't that nice!). The knee length wading socks are fabulous!! I hope other people buy them as they solved my major problem of paddling in winter!! Just keeping my feet dry is brilliant!! And when a bit of sun hits them, they warm my feet up too! Awesome product!! Thanks for stocking them! 😀

it was!! I really felt like I was in the way. I think there should have been more signs & a map informing anyone on the water which direction to kayak to avoid the rowers. When I was looking at the buoys at water level, I couldn't see the lanes, just lots of buoys & couldn't quite figure out what was going on until I got in way too far.

I remember, I appeared in the rowing course during the race! That was a big shame! Those bouys remind me the old joke: - Holmes, when you see thousands of stars above, are you thinking of the endless Universe? - No, dear Watson. I am thinking, someone stole our tent!

@@HEKOT77 LOL! 🤣 Brilliant saying!!

I think I may have just been very lucky when I turned up. The tide was coming in when I arrived. The current was pretty strong and I could see it so I paddled against the tide and once the tide was fully in it became quite calm (still was a bit of a current on the far side). Yes I'd be cautious if the tide was going out! Could be really easy getting sucked out to sea and really difficult to get back to shore.

it looks really big but I'm quite small 😀

@@meandmyoru 😀Saw a stock photo with it with someone else and still looks taller than most backpacks I have for inflatable kayaks 🙂

@@AirOnTheWater oh yeah! Big... but not heavy which is great for me! And quite comfortable too.

haha!! 2x speed would have been funny 😃 I loved Tidal River.... been one of my favourite spots so far!!

Welcome & thanks for subscribing!!! 😃 (even if it was just to check out the socks! 🤣) I thought about wetsuit booties but they are mostly ankle length and I tend to walk my kayak into deeper water so needed something knee high. I have to say the cost outweighs missing out on a nice time out on the water! On this occasion, I managed to paddle away from the annoying people... but they were in boats and kept following me! Couldn't really get away from them and they were a bit dodgy so that was a bit of bad luck. Would have been superb if I'd been able to get totally away from them. Yeah those cobwebs were super weird. I like the idea that they are mysterious spirits/ghosts! 🤣 Would explain a lot!!

yep about the price of the socks I have to buy 2 pairs one for my wife too so its $200 bucks for me , bloddy yobbos in boats following you gee that's a bit rough lol almost as bad as jet skis doing laps nearby

@@sprintershepherd4359 oh yes that's when it gets a bit pricey! and.... jet skis!! Don't get me started on those! 🤣

I totally agree! Most of the time I can paddle away from them 😄 It really was a lovely spot to paddle when calm like this day but yeah I've seen it on a windy day on another trip & there were large waves breaking on shore!!