Rainbow River Kayaking An Epic Florida Paddling Trail

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  • @andrewvalentino6482
    @andrewvalentino6482 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The best adventure kayaking, biking & hiking channel with high production value and product reviews delivered in a calm, informative way! You have added many locations to our 'must do' list. Great job and thank you for many hours of exciting adventures!

    • @KayakCliff
      @KayakCliff  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much for the kind comments Andrew! Safe adventuring out there this summer!

  • @jekamobile777
    @jekamobile777 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The cool movie again, Cliff. Supreme water clearness. And you probably don't want to swim in these waters minding the gators under the rock.. Cheers, Evgeny

    • @KayakCliff
      @KayakCliff  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Actually, it is very safe to snorkel 🤿 / inner tube down these rivers. The gators really do keep to themselves. If you leave them alone, they will leave you alone.

    • @pekkahamalainen-ms9rd
      @pekkahamalainen-ms9rd ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@KayakCliff there is still a chance

  • @LeoB-vb2pq
    @LeoB-vb2pq ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey Cliff, great videos. Love the drone footage.
    I've been snow birding around Dunnellon for the past 13 years and paddling both the "With" and Rainbow every year. I paddle all the Spring fed rivers on the west coast and spend time on the east Coast around Flagler Beach also. Jason and his crew at Rainbow Springs Kayak, etc. ARE great and have shuttled me several times .over the years. Too bad you did not see River Otter. They are very common and I have videos of them above and below the water.
    The Withlacoochee is damned about 7 miles from the coast to form Lake Rousseau so no manatees in either River.!
    I stayed at Hog Island for 10 days this past Feb and paddled the middle "With" as well as Silver Springs, Wekiva and Rock Springs Run.
    AWSOME !

    • @KayakCliff
      @KayakCliff  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi 👋 there, Leo! Thanks and bunch for all of the information! That is very useful and great to know. Hopefully, next time I go, I see some otters, they are always fun to see. Safe, adventuring out there!

  • @stephenrickstrew7237
    @stephenrickstrew7237 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Rainbow River is so beautiful it makes me Cry .. there are some great bicycle trails as well in that area .. Thanks Cliff, enjoy

    • @KayakCliff
      @KayakCliff  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching and commenting Stephen! The bike trails you reference, is it the rail trail along the Withlacoochee?

    • @stephenrickstrew7237
      @stephenrickstrew7237 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@KayakCliff well that’s a good start .. the cross Florida greenway is also a good one .. Croon MTB trails are right off the Withlacootchie trail and Rainbow Springs state park campground has several miles inside the park .. I’m a big fan of the campground it’s a great place to kayak , snorkel and bike ..it’s across the river from KP Hole .. where you started ..plus Dunnellon is such a nice little town bring tires from 1- 2.5 inches wide and you will be good

    • @KayakCliff
      @KayakCliff  ปีที่แล้ว

      All great info, Thank You!!!

  • @brucebikesamerica2698
    @brucebikesamerica2698 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome episode Cliff and thanks for taking me along. Videoing the alligator was easy but I was skeptical about the cormorant swimming underwater. Glad to see you caught it on your video. The drone shots also came out a lot better than I expected. I was getting nervous when the drone was out of view because of all the overhanging trees lol. Thanks for plugging my "Bruce Bikes America" TH-cam channel.

    • @KayakCliff
      @KayakCliff  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey 👋 Bruce - Thanks for coming along with me on this adventure! Thanks for flying the drone too, the shots came out awesome!!! Keep churning out the
      bike videos, they are awesome 👍

  • @ericjudd9088
    @ericjudd9088 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey Cliff! I just caught your "Rainbow River" episode with Bruce. The two kayaks seemed to keep pace with each other pretty well! I found myself thinking "If the water is that nice, how come nobody is swimming in the river?" I wondered if there were any gators in residence and finally you showed us one up on the bank. I had some experience while golf ball diving many years ago with a big fella in a golf pond. They are simply incredible to follow underwater and they won't usually bother a diver underwater. It was an experience I'll never forget! A super video and you guys looked as if you were truly enjoying it. I can't wait to join you down south next winter. I'll be watching for your next outing! Best regards...Eric

    • @KayakCliff
      @KayakCliff  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey, thanks, Eric! Just returning from filming three videos down in Florida. I hope you’re able to start getting out now up in the great white north.

  • @hawaiiandan2764
    @hawaiiandan2764 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really enjoyed this one Cliff! They keep getting better and better!

    • @KayakCliff
      @KayakCliff  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much Dan!! Wasn’t that water clarity unbelievable?!?!

    • @TalkFishTVHawaiianDan
      @TalkFishTVHawaiianDan ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@KayakCliff Absolutely amazing!

  • @jeannineschenk6181
    @jeannineschenk6181 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was tubing down Rainbow River last July and I think I saw the same Gator!

    • @KayakCliff
      @KayakCliff  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey 👋 there, thank you for watching, and commenting! Have a great week!

    • @AdroitJake
      @AdroitJake ปีที่แล้ว

      He's a regular there! We call him "walley"....I know, not very original lol

  • @dariushKing
    @dariushKing ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great video as always, what a beautiful place to paddle,i live in germany and i am new in kayak i try to learn as much as possible have a razorlite 393 and i am very happy to see your content i hope your channel grow bigger and you keep doing what you love thanks dude

    • @KayakCliff
      @KayakCliff  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much Dariush, I love Germany! I spent a whole summer there in my youth!

  • @Ed-pr7jv
    @Ed-pr7jv ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Cliff! That is a beautiful clear river! Good for the Florida park system for trying to cut down on single use plastic waste! Thank you!

    • @KayakCliff
      @KayakCliff  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey 👋 Ed - Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

  • @AdroitJake
    @AdroitJake ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You passed and filmed my Aunt's house! On a side note, before I moved here to citrus county I lived on the St John's river in Sanford FL (my dad still does). We also have a place on the ichetucknee river. My whole family are apparently all river rats! In high springs/Wilson spring my other aunt has the "Wilson" spring in her backyard!
    Enjoyed your video 🤙

    • @KayakCliff
      @KayakCliff  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching and commenting AdroitJake!!!

  • @BushKayakersCampingAustralia
    @BushKayakersCampingAustralia 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Gday from Australia . Nice videos . Pick and Paddle is a great slogan 👍👍

    • @KayakCliff
      @KayakCliff  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much for watching and commenting from down under! Safe adventuring for you down in Australia!

  • @tranquility9325
    @tranquility9325 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Gorgeous scenery

  • @siddheshrahate5179
    @siddheshrahate5179 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Going here next week. Wonderful video

    • @KayakCliff
      @KayakCliff  ปีที่แล้ว

      Have a great time, you’ll love it!

  • @mightylore
    @mightylore ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great video, Cliff!

    • @KayakCliff
      @KayakCliff  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much Mighty Lore!

  • @3generationadventure
    @3generationadventure ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great info video we are planning to go April ko to RS , thanks for sharing

    • @KayakCliff
      @KayakCliff  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey 👋 Thanks for watching and commenting! You’ll Love the Rainbow!

  • @gilfolsom5980
    @gilfolsom5980 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another fun video, thanks so much Cliff! Did the Rainbow in February with my wife in a rental kayak from Rainbow Outfitters and really enjoyed it! Did not see an alligator though! We dined at Swampees afterwards and loved sitting beside the river and dining. Wife had me taking pictures of the homes and phone numbers available for rent along the river.
    Bought a Sea Eagle Fasttrack 385 just before the trip with the hopes of taking it on the airplane with us but would have incurred oversize baggage fees so just thought it would be easier to rent for the three rivers we ended up paddling while in Florida. Side note, the Fasttrack weighs 4 lbs more than what Sea Eagle claims.
    Still want to purchase a fast single portable kayak as well. Any further thoughts on the Pakakayak versus the Razorlite? Thanks again for all your wonderful videos and advice!

    • @KayakCliff
      @KayakCliff  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Gil - Thanks for watching and commenting! When it comes down to the RazorLite and the Bluefin, they are absolutely both awesome boats!
      It comes down to whether you want a sit on top or sit inside experience. As for the speed, I would say they are very similar in performance, although I
      probably need to do a speed test comparison video at some point. Weight of the bluefin is more, if you build at your car, then transport down to the water,
      I find it’s best to use a kayak cart or carry both half’s down to the water separately. That works great for me. Otherwise the all terrain wheels on the
      Pakayak bag seem like a good solution as well. As for the RazorLite, you just pick it up and go. As I said before, both are awesome boats. First question to
      ask yourself is whether you want a sit on top or sit inside experience.
      Here are my reviews on the kayaks we paddled:
      Sea Eagle 393RL Razorlite Kayak -
      My review of the RazorLite - th-cam.com/video/wCpz9gl_8Nc/w-d-xo.html
      Sea Eagle website RazorLite affiliate link - bit.ly/3Enpq1z
      Pakayak Bluefin 142 -
      My review of the Bluefin 142 - th-cam.com/video/-QKkW4ObnfE/w-d-xo.html
      Pakayak website affiliate link - pakayak.com/?ref=kayakcliff

  • @HappyCampersRescueRanch
    @HappyCampersRescueRanch ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ⛺️ Great video ! Come Have an Unforgettable Camping Experience at Happy Campers Rescue Ranch near Rainbow Springs!

    • @KayakCliff
      @KayakCliff  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching and commenting! I’ll check you out next time I’m down there. Do you have a web link or website?

    • @HappyCampersRescueRanch
      @HappyCampersRescueRanch ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Kayak Cliff Yup! Right on our TH-cam Page 😀

    • @KayakCliff
      @KayakCliff  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’ll check it out

  • @robacevedo6952
    @robacevedo6952 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’m no drone patrol, just curious can can I fly my drone recreational there?

    • @KayakCliff
      @KayakCliff  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I don't believe you can fly it up at the state park area of the river at the beginning of the river. We flew it outside of the state park area and had no problems at all. I don't believe there are any restrictions there.

  • @spidey7807
    @spidey7807 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    When comparing the two boats, is there any difference in leg room between them? I tried sitting in the Pakayak and after about 15-20 mins I was losing circulation in my feet due to having the squeeze up to fit inside the cock pit. Is there any more space in the Sea Eagle from setback to furthest peg setting than there is in the Pakayak seatback to forward bulkhead?

    • @KayakCliff
      @KayakCliff  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi there Spidey! There is tons of room in the RazorLite and more room to fully extend your legs in the foot pegs if you are especially tall. You can
      adjust the seat rear wards by loosening the straps to even give you a little more room. Easier to get in and out of the RazorLite, plus you can swing
      your legs over the side and sit “side saddle” if you want to get something that is stored behind you. The Pakayak is a great boat if you want a
      true sit inside touring kayak. You can get more comfort in the RazorLite without sacrificing cut speed.
      RazorLite 393RL affiliate website page - alnk.to/gKPBreg
      RazorLite 473RL Tandem website page - bit.ly/3CqBUGT
      My review of the RazorLite - th-cam.com/video/wCpz9gl_8Nc/w-d-xo.html
      Adventure videos in the RazorLite:
      Suwannee River Paddling Three Days With My Dad
      th-cam.com/video/m3eifjl1NZ8/w-d-xo.html
      Florida Kayaking Withlacoochee River Dunnellon Florida in the Sea Eagle RazorLite 393RL
      th-cam.com/video/A7urz2yIQmQ/w-d-xo.html
      Kayak Camping 20 miles on the Brazos
      th-cam.com/video/yOea6TfzsHw/w-d-xo.html
      Paddling & Diving sunken airplane - th-cam.com/video/gFZ9gjnO1r8/w-d-xo.html
      Earth Day Caddo Lake - th-cam.com/video/ceOGrVkOyzU/w-d-xo.html
      Weedon Island Mangrove Trails - th-cam.com/video/9lNst39pZsk/w-d-xo.html
      Ft Worth Nature Center - th-cam.com/video/30iakMQHkaI/w-d-xo.html
      Trinity River Elm Fork - th-cam.com/video/o6LbEkF7Vrc/w-d-xo.html
      Silver Springs Florida - th-cam.com/video/T8MZjjmxM9Y/w-d-xo.html
      E Kayaking Sea Eagle RazorLite & Bixpy Skeg Motor
      th-cam.com/video/GErOj-C4yGk/w-d-xo.html
      How to fold the RazorLite - th-cam.com/video/Dfbp_lm3jGY/w-d-xo.html
      Bixpy® J-2 Electric Outboard Motor Kit with Slide-n-Lock Skeg Adapter
      bit.ly/3RKGd7e
      Pakayak Bluefin 142 - pakayak.com/?ref=kayakcliff
      My review of the Bluefin 142 - th-cam.com/video/-QKkW4ObnfE/w-d-xo.html
      Other adventure videos in the Pakayak:
      Texas Kayaking Caddo Lake in the Fall in the Pakayak Bluefin 142
      th-cam.com/video/CUdY_S9AvDk/w-d-xo.html
      Rainbow 🌈 River Springs - Florida
      th-cam.com/video/XrTc39nQmYo/w-d-xo.html
      Urban Dallas paddling White Rock Lake in the Pakayak
      Bluefin 142
      th-cam.com/video/ErZQJy0OZYw/w-d-xo.html

    • @spidey7807
      @spidey7807 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@KayakCliff Thanks for the reply. I was all in on the pakayak until I sat in it and realized I was too tall for it (Im 6'6"). Ended up ordering the razorlite, so Im excited to get it in. Thanks for all the great videos!

    • @KayakCliff
      @KayakCliff  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh yes, at 6 foot six, you would definitely be without legroom in the Pakayak bluefin. You will be a good fit in the razor light, if you need to slide the seat further back by loosening the straps, you can do that as well. Let me know how it works for you!

    • @spidey7807
      @spidey7807 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @KayakCliff went out on the 393rl this weekend and it's a great fit. It's a little tippy (probably more so because my high center of gravity), but it's pretty manageable. I am quite happy with it and would recommend for anyone else that is too tall for other portable options.

    • @KayakCliff
      @KayakCliff  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @spidey7807 that is so great to hear, thank you so much for the follow up! It is definitely one of my favorite kayaks to paddle, I had mine out the other night for an evening weekday paddle.

  • @gilesy62
    @gilesy62 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I am new to kayaking. How much do they usually charge you for taking you back to your car after a kayaking a section f a river?

    • @KayakCliff
      @KayakCliff  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      If you have your own boat, it's usually $10-$20. Probably more like $10. Some companies will actually move your car for you to the takeout point if it is not ending at their company location. That is a little more though.....

    • @gilesy62
      @gilesy62 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@KayakCliff I wanted to thank you for your awesome videos. I am retiring soon and have a place in FL. I am looking at the Sea Eagle Paddle Ski for the wife and me. It looks like a great boat. Plus living in MI I have so many lakes and rivers that I could use a Paddle Ski on.

    • @KayakCliff
      @KayakCliff  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @gilesy62 great to hear, and thank you for the kind comments! I'm putting links below of all my adventure videos in the paddle ski.
      If and when you do purchase, my affiliate link is below as well. It doesn't cost you a dime more, it just gets me a little bit back to support my channel. Thank you and God bless!
      PaddleSki - Affiliate Link- bit.ly/33PbnFH
      My review of the PaddleSki - th-cam.com/video/9h0BoJi8XjI/w-d-xo.html
      Adventure videos in the PaddleSki:
      Egmont Key and Fort Desoto in the Sea Eagle PaddleSki
      th-cam.com/video/bMa5AoQNPJI/w-d-xo.html
      Chassahowitzka Springs / River - th-cam.com/video/zpyIiSv8V3U/w-d-xo.html
      Anclote Key Florida - th-cam.com/video/LBEROBSGbA8/w-d-xo.html
      Weeki Wachee River -
      th-cam.com/video/KWqfnMJwB1U/w-d-xo.html
      Texploring Texas Creeks in the Sea Eagle PaddleSki
      th-cam.com/video/HkEjvG_8zmM/w-d-xo.html

  • @laurakeller8003
    @laurakeller8003 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Is it safe in the rivers with an inflatable kayak

    • @KayakCliff
      @KayakCliff  15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Absolutely! Definitely safer than driving the interstate in Florida! Lol.

  • @slickwilly4613
    @slickwilly4613 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So what was the faster kayak?

    • @KayakCliff
      @KayakCliff  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You know, I have never put themto a race. They are very, very similar in terms of speed. You have me thinking, I think I will do a video, doing a speed test between both boats.

    • @slickwilly4613
      @slickwilly4613 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I heard that the inflatable sea eagle is faster but I dont believe it. I am going to buy either a Playak or the sea eagle 393RL or maybe a ORU bay st very soon.

    • @KayakCliff
      @KayakCliff  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@slickwilly4613 I highly recommend either the RazorLite or the Pakayak. I DO NOT recommend the ORU Bay. I had a Bay and a Coast several years ago. I was not impressed with either their performance one the water (very sluggish) or the quality of their build. You will be much happier with both the quality AND the performance with either the RazorLite or Pakayak, trust me! Big plus with the Pakayak now, it's 10 lbs. lighter at only 49 lbs.
      RazorLite 393RL website page - alnk.to/gKPBreg
      RazorLite 473RL Tandem website page - bit.ly/3CqBUGT
      My review of the RazorLite - th-cam.com/video/wCpz9gl_8Nc/w-d-xo.html
      Pakayak Bluefin 142 - pakayak.com/?ref=kayakcliff
      My review of the Bluefin 142 - th-cam.com/video/-QKkW4ObnfE/w-d-xo.html

  • @pappy451
    @pappy451 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Manatees do not come into that Rainbow as far as i know . i have never seen any there , there are otters though . otters , gators , turtles , HUGE fish , bass ( large and small mouth ) , crappie , catfish .

    • @KayakCliff
      @KayakCliff  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks a bunch, good to know!

  • @wonderswedste1789
    @wonderswedste1789 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    oh my gosh aren't there gators all over the place there?!?!?!?!

    • @KayakCliff
      @KayakCliff  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi 👋 there, I only saw one. I paddle many springs and see none. It is Florida though, in freshwater, gators are always possible. They will leave you alone, if you leave them alone.

  • @kevinseversonandhisvizslas8287
    @kevinseversonandhisvizslas8287 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gators? Question, answered you just paddled past one. Nope!

    • @KayakCliff
      @KayakCliff  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh, yes, there are gators there. But, any freshwater in Florida has alligators. Honestly, just leave them alone, and they will leave you alone too. They’re fascinating to look out. Just don’t touch!

    • @pappy451
      @pappy451 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      they won't bother you if you don't bother them .
      now if you go down the Withlacoochee into some of the back water areas there are VERY large gators in the river and i try to stay as far away from them as i can . i have personally been side by side with a 10'+/- gator while in my 12'6" kayak and it's quite humbling .