Steve, what a great start on TH-cam. My favorite thing in the world, kayak touring. I’m 63 and the guys at work think I’m crazy doing this especially over the money I have spent on my setup ! Theirs just nothing that can describe the feeling or the sounds, sights and the joyful simplicity of being out their paddling. Absolutely loved this video, thank you for this !
Hi Steve, I really enjoyed your video, now subscribed. I’m just beginning my sea kayaking journey. I’ve been open canoeing for a while but the sea calls! I just joined a club to get some training and experience. One day I’ll do solo trips. I live close to the west coast of Scotland where the kayaking is apparently ‘world class’. Looking forward to watching more!
Great video! Well made, nice shots, thoughtful, with some lol dry humor mixed in. I'm subscribed! Looking forward to watching the other videos. Keep 'em comin'
Wow, you really make an effort to take your audience with you, very appreciated, wonderful footage and lots of take aways, thanks a lot. Wonderful kayaking area this is, Maine. Cheers from southern Chile.
I do!!! I really want people to have an experience-maybe not the exact same thing I'm experiencing, but as close as I can get them. I love my time on the water, and I'm doing what I can to share that with others. Seems like your a long way from Maine! Thanks for your feedback and for watching.
Awesome job, Steve! I finally watched both episodes (and the abortive one!) and loved them! Beautifully filmed, informative, and, yes, inspiring! And it is so you! Looking forward to the next one!
Steve, it’s great to see you translating your passion for kayaking into shareable content. Really nice opening video; looking forward to seeing more. Let’s get out and bimble around sometime, yeah?
Well done Steve! I enjoyed accompaning you for that paddle and look forward to future videos. Few people understand just how hard it is to do the filming and editing to get it looking so easy. Looking forward to more. Thanks!
Hi Steve, I really enjoyed your video, now subscribed. I’m just beginning my sea kayaking journey. I’ve been open canoeing for a while but the sea calls! I just joined a club to get some training and experience. One day I’ll do solo trips. I live close to the west coast of Scotland where the kayaking is apparently ‘world class’. Looking forward to watching more!
Hello! Thanks for watching and for subscribing! I appreciate the support and help. Smart move getting some training and experience! You do live in a world-class area for sea kayaking! It's on my list to visit. There are some fantastic coaches in that area as well. What's drawing you to get out onto the ocean?
@@SeeSteveSeaKayak I guess it’s a bit ephemeral really. I’m just really drawn. Maybe I was a sailor or a fisherman or something in a past life!? Or perhaps just because I love canoeing and lived by the sea when I was a kid. Who knows. Thanks again.
glad I let this roll until your monologue at 21 minutes - the smell and those days where not a whole lot happened can be extremely memorable, it’s impossible to describe but you’re doing a great job
Just found your channel and really enjoying it! You're inspiring me to explore coastal kayaking (I know enough NOT to head out without taking lessons - completely different animal than lakes and slow-moving rivers). "Seagulls are dicks!" No lies detected!
I'm delighted you are enjoying the channel and it's drawing you to explore coastal kayaking! There are many great coaches and organizations that can help get you started. Happy paddling!
Nice. Thx for making this channel! I’m thinking of moving to Maine in 2 years just for the paddling. With that in mind I hope you share your experience on: water access points for kayakers, kayaking community in the Jonesport area, specific gear, weather, currents, paddling differences north and south of Jonesport (from Winter Harbor area to Eastport), island access for rest stops or camping…,etc. thx! I was surprised you don’t wear a full drysuit - specially when you paddle solo.
What part of Maine do you think you’ll end up in? …the paddling is pretty fantastic out here. So much variety and interesting places. Thanks for your thoughts and feedback! There will be a lot to unpack in future videos and I hope you keep watching. Oh, the drysuit. It’s actually a system from NRS. The top and bottom join together to create a “seal”. It’s my favorite piece of kit (after my kayaks) due to its versatility. I wouldn’t use it on trips in the rocks or surfing where their is a high likelihood of swimming, I’m in my one-piece drysuit for that, but for spring through fall paddles out here, it’s great.
I understand. I’m researching now on the best places to relocate in Maine. Checking the boxes for: sea Kayaking, cycling, good coffee shops, affordability, artists,…etc. Thinking a small living space for late spring, summer and early fall - return to Washington DC for winters. Welcome thoughts. Your video was perfect from my perspective.
Thanks yet again for your endorsement and support! I'm so happy to hear that the episode was something you enjoyed. I'm learning so much as I do more of these and as I'm still trying to refine the vision! Episode two (January) features an off-the-beaten path location with an amazing island, and Episode 3 (February) is of me seeking some protection from wind and cold outside of Machias, Maine. I hope you tell me what you think of those videos! Your plan for Maine in the spring to fall sounds great. Bath, Belfast, and Ellsworth all come to mind as affordable, artsy places that will get you close to amazing paddling. Good luck!
As a fellow new TH-camr and Paddling fanatic, I'm so jealous of your location. Went to Maine last year and it made me think hard about giving up the West. Like your intro to the channel, I have yet to do that. feels vulnerable for some reason. Looking forward to watching more.
Thanks for your input and feedback! I’m trying to be real and vulnerable and I’m glad it came through. …Maine is pretty fantastic. World-class sea kayaking in my humble and biased opinion. Where were you in Maine last year?
I definitely prefer to choose a range. But when I paddle with a group it's sometimes hard to keep the group together if I maintain my range and others do not. Seals don't give a damn if you look at them or not. They're going to flush at a certain distance-at least in Maine! Nice to see something like this on the Maine coast. Maybe someday I can even appear in one with you!
We'll have to do a Kayakreflections/SeeSteveSeaKayak mash up! And, I agree, following ranges in groups is tough. It requires a lot of communication and everyone being on the same page. And, I KNEW, Jen was full of it! HA!
You're so fortunate to paddle Maine waters regularly - one of my favorite places on earth and a favorite places to sea kayak. Thanks for taking us along! Watching while indoor rowing : ) Which P&H kayak do you paddle?
I feel deeply fortunate! The Maine coast is a gem for sea kayakers. Where have you paddled along the coast? I paddle a P&H Aries 150 and an NDK Explorer. What do you paddle? I’m delighted you enjoyed the episode and hope you check out others. One is out of Stonington, which is such a fascinating place to paddle. Thanks for watching!
Hey mate, greetings from Waterford Maine. I'd love to hear your strategy to sharing the waters with lobsterman, maybe you can touch on in a future video. Not sure about the bold coast, but places like Stonington can be spicy when it comes to such things
Great first video. Having lived and paddled in the sub-tropics my whole life, PNW was always on my bucket list, but that's been replaced with the Northeast Atlantic. If I may give a bit of advice (and we all know what that's worth...), Keep videos centered around the adventure, even if it's a day trip like this. I'd love to see a channel with lots of NE coast tripping and camping by sea kayak. There are so many pretentious, know-it-all dickheads in the sea kayaking community, TH-cam, Facebook, etc., are overwhelmed with "this is my gear and you should be doing it like this or you're IN DANGER" fodder... It's a quick turn off for A LOT of people who just want to see the adventure. Do your thing, but you don't have to explain everything you're doing, or why you're doing it. Wait for people to ask about it. Then in another video, you can address it. Plus it gives ideas for future content. Example: When you got in the boat, you dipped the splits to make the paddle go together easy. Someone may ask about that, just seeing you do it. Last, don't worry about all the complainers who will try to tear you down about safety stuff. There's no need to explain paddling alone or putting the helmet on for landing to appease these idiots. Like I suggested above, wait until it's asked about and then maybe address it in a future video. Anyway...my ¥2. Thanks for the cool video.
Thanks for the supportive feedback and observations. I’m trying to walk the line between telling a compelling story and taking people on an adventure (and not be a know-it-all gear head) while making something fun. You raise great points of not needing to explain everything and letting it come up organically. Hope you make it up here to the N. Atlantic or out to the PNW sometime! Thanks for watching, thanks for taking your time to help fine-tune this project.
there's a lot of your face appearing all the time in the video instead of filming track, nature and the sea if you want to admire yourself buy a mirror or change the title of the video to filming myself and a little bit of other things
Thanks @juhtuhb1. I appreciate your kindness and constructive feedback. AND the footage from the new 360-degree camera will make its first appearance in episode 4!
Steve, what a great start on TH-cam. My favorite thing in the world, kayak touring. I’m 63 and the guys at work think I’m crazy doing this especially over the money I have spent on my setup ! Theirs just nothing that can describe the feeling or the sounds, sights and the joyful simplicity of being out their paddling. Absolutely loved this video, thank you for this !
I couldn’t agree with you more! Glad this video and channel brought you a little joy.
Hi Steve, I really enjoyed your video, now subscribed. I’m just beginning my sea kayaking journey. I’ve been open canoeing for a while but the sea calls! I just joined a club to get some training and experience. One day I’ll do solo trips. I live close to the west coast of Scotland where the kayaking is apparently ‘world class’. Looking forward to watching more!
Great video! Well made, nice shots, thoughtful, with some lol dry humor mixed in. I'm subscribed! Looking forward to watching the other videos. Keep 'em comin'
Thanks, Jeff! Appreciate the kind comments and the support.
Sea Kayaking is where my heart is. Thank you for sharing your experience, Steve.
Thanks for watching!!!
Wow, you really make an effort to take your audience with you, very appreciated, wonderful footage and lots of take aways, thanks a lot. Wonderful kayaking area this is, Maine. Cheers from southern Chile.
I do!!! I really want people to have an experience-maybe not the exact same thing I'm experiencing, but as close as I can get them. I love my time on the water, and I'm doing what I can to share that with others. Seems like your a long way from Maine! Thanks for your feedback and for watching.
Awesome job, Steve! I finally watched both episodes (and the abortive one!) and loved them! Beautifully filmed, informative, and, yes, inspiring! And it is so you! Looking forward to the next one!
Thanks, Tony. Glad you’re enjoying them!
Steve, it’s great to see you translating your passion for kayaking into shareable content. Really nice opening video; looking forward to seeing more.
Let’s get out and bimble around sometime, yeah?
Thanks @liquidskykayaking! Excited to share this project. Looking forward to paddling together this year
Great vid! Loved the chat, insights and beautiful footage! Can't wait for the next one! (More of 20:34 please!)
Well done Steve! I enjoyed accompaning you for that paddle and look forward to future videos. Few people understand just how hard it is to do the filming and editing to get it looking so easy. Looking forward to more. Thanks!
Thank Wendel! Glad you enjoyed it. Keep your eyes open for episode two in a few weeks.
Hi Steve, I really enjoyed your video, now subscribed. I’m just beginning my sea kayaking journey. I’ve been open canoeing for a while but the sea calls! I just joined a club to get some training and experience. One day I’ll do solo trips. I live close to the west coast of Scotland where the kayaking is apparently ‘world class’. Looking forward to watching more!
Hello! Thanks for watching and for subscribing! I appreciate the support and help. Smart move getting some training and experience! You do live in a world-class area for sea kayaking! It's on my list to visit. There are some fantastic coaches in that area as well. What's drawing you to get out onto the ocean?
@@SeeSteveSeaKayak I guess it’s a bit ephemeral really. I’m just really drawn. Maybe I was a sailor or a fisherman or something in a past life!? Or perhaps just because I love canoeing and lived by the sea when I was a kid. Who knows. Thanks again.
glad I let this roll until your monologue at 21 minutes - the smell and those days where not a whole lot happened can be extremely memorable, it’s impossible to describe but you’re doing a great job
Thanks for watching and glad it resonated with you!
Great video man!!
Thank you!
Just found your channel and really enjoying it! You're inspiring me to explore coastal kayaking (I know enough NOT to head out without taking lessons - completely different animal than lakes and slow-moving rivers).
"Seagulls are dicks!" No lies detected!
I'm delighted you are enjoying the channel and it's drawing you to explore coastal kayaking! There are many great coaches and organizations that can help get you started. Happy paddling!
Nice. Thx for making this channel!
I’m thinking of moving to Maine in 2 years just for the paddling. With that in mind I hope you share your experience on: water access points for kayakers, kayaking community in the Jonesport area, specific gear, weather, currents, paddling differences north and south of Jonesport (from Winter Harbor area to Eastport), island access for rest stops or camping…,etc. thx!
I was surprised you don’t wear a full drysuit - specially when you paddle solo.
What part of Maine do you think you’ll end up in? …the paddling is pretty fantastic out here. So much variety and interesting places.
Thanks for your thoughts and feedback! There will be a lot to unpack in future videos and I hope you keep watching.
Oh, the drysuit. It’s actually a system from NRS. The top and bottom join together to create a “seal”. It’s my favorite piece of kit (after my kayaks) due to its versatility. I wouldn’t use it on trips in the rocks or surfing where their is a high likelihood of swimming, I’m in my one-piece drysuit for that, but for spring through fall paddles out here, it’s great.
I understand. I’m researching now on the best places to relocate in Maine. Checking the boxes for: sea Kayaking, cycling, good coffee shops, affordability, artists,…etc. Thinking a small living space for late spring, summer and early fall - return to Washington DC for winters. Welcome thoughts.
Your video was perfect from my perspective.
Thanks yet again for your endorsement and support! I'm so happy to hear that the episode was something you enjoyed. I'm learning so much as I do more of these and as I'm still trying to refine the vision!
Episode two (January) features an off-the-beaten path location with an amazing island, and Episode 3 (February) is of me seeking some protection from wind and cold outside of Machias, Maine. I hope you tell me what you think of those videos!
Your plan for Maine in the spring to fall sounds great. Bath, Belfast, and Ellsworth all come to mind as affordable, artsy places that will get you close to amazing paddling. Good luck!
Rock on! Many thx.
Love it. Keep going on sharing !
Thank you! Will do!
Nicely filmed. Welcome to TH-cam, stay safe and happy paddles!
Thanks!
Like and appreciate your work. Thoughts on paddle leashes from a safety perspective, particularly as solo / cold water paddler?
Thanks for your feedback, and I'm glad you liked the video and info!
As a fellow new TH-camr and Paddling fanatic, I'm so jealous of your location. Went to Maine last year and it made me think hard about giving up the West. Like your intro to the channel, I have yet to do that. feels vulnerable for some reason. Looking forward to watching more.
Thanks for your input and feedback! I’m trying to be real and vulnerable and I’m glad it came through. …Maine is pretty fantastic. World-class sea kayaking in my humble and biased opinion. Where were you in Maine last year?
@@SeeSteveSeaKayak we were up near Millinocket and then down by Belfast
I definitely prefer to choose a range. But when I paddle with a group it's sometimes hard to keep the group together if I maintain my range and others do not. Seals don't give a damn if you look at them or not. They're going to flush at a certain distance-at least in Maine! Nice to see something like this on the Maine coast. Maybe someday I can even appear in one with you!
We'll have to do a Kayakreflections/SeeSteveSeaKayak mash up! And, I agree, following ranges in groups is tough. It requires a lot of communication and everyone being on the same page. And, I KNEW, Jen was full of it! HA!
You're so fortunate to paddle Maine waters regularly - one of my favorite places on earth and a favorite places to sea kayak. Thanks for taking us along! Watching while indoor rowing : ) Which P&H kayak do you paddle?
I feel deeply fortunate! The Maine coast is a gem for sea kayakers. Where have you paddled along the coast? I paddle a P&H Aries 150 and an NDK Explorer. What do you paddle? I’m delighted you enjoyed the episode and hope you check out others. One is out of Stonington, which is such a fascinating place to paddle. Thanks for watching!
Hey mate, greetings from Waterford Maine. I'd love to hear your strategy to sharing the waters with lobsterman, maybe you can touch on in a future video. Not sure about the bold coast, but places like Stonington can be spicy when it comes to such things
Hello! Great suggestion. I put a lot of thought into "navigating" lobsterman and lobster boats, and I think that would be a fun episode to make.
Great first video. Having lived and paddled in the sub-tropics my whole life, PNW was always on my bucket list, but that's been replaced with the Northeast Atlantic.
If I may give a bit of advice (and we all know what that's worth...), Keep videos centered around the adventure, even if it's a day trip like this. I'd love to see a channel with lots of NE coast tripping and camping by sea kayak. There are so many pretentious, know-it-all dickheads in the sea kayaking community, TH-cam, Facebook, etc., are overwhelmed with "this is my gear and you should be doing it like this or you're IN DANGER" fodder... It's a quick turn off for A LOT of people who just want to see the adventure.
Do your thing, but you don't have to explain everything you're doing, or why you're doing it. Wait for people to ask about it. Then in another video, you can address it. Plus it gives ideas for future content. Example: When you got in the boat, you dipped the splits to make the paddle go together easy. Someone may ask about that, just seeing you do it. Last, don't worry about all the complainers who will try to tear you down about safety stuff. There's no need to explain paddling alone or putting the helmet on for landing to appease these idiots. Like I suggested above, wait until it's asked about and then maybe address it in a future video.
Anyway...my ¥2. Thanks for the cool video.
Thanks for the supportive feedback and observations. I’m trying to walk the line between telling a compelling story and taking people on an adventure (and not be a know-it-all gear head) while making something fun. You raise great points of not needing to explain everything and letting it come up organically. Hope you make it up here to the N. Atlantic or out to the PNW sometime! Thanks for watching, thanks for taking your time to help fine-tune this project.
Coming back for the gear breakdown. That’s vest looks ace for longer trips. Nice channel man, got me at wanting to hit the water asap.
Thanks for watching. Love that pfd! Hope you can get out on the water soon!
there's a lot of your face appearing all the time in the video instead of filming track, nature and the sea if you want to admire yourself buy a mirror or change the title of the video to filming myself and a little bit of other things
Don’t be so harsh. He makes very good points and paddles well if a little “army”. A 360 degree camera is a great thing, though.
Thanks @juhtuhb1. I appreciate your kindness and constructive feedback. AND the footage from the new 360-degree camera will make its first appearance in episode 4!
@@SeeSteveSeaKayak Looking forward. I think you have a good chance of having a popular paddle channel
That's what makes this type of video different than a generic travel advertising video. I for one like it..