7 Days KAYAK CAMPING Pt.2

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2 жыл бұрын

@the wonderingelectrician , @Side Trail Adventures and Dirt Dobber join me on a quest to paddle the entire Deep River. 120 miles, 10 dams, long lakes, and rugged terrain stand in the way. This is a special river to me as my 7th great grandfather settled on these banks before the founding of this country. Come along and join us as we embark on the adventure that is the Deep River Expedition. This would be a seven day Kayak Camping journey that flows straight through the heart of North Carolina. This is a trip that did not disappoint.
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@sanekatt2330 2 жыл бұрын

For me, I never count getting in and out of a boat as a swim. A swim to me is if you flip over and you have to swim out of the boat.

@SideTrailAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sane...your loyalty will be remembered! 😂

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

He he

@KZ-yu4jz 2 жыл бұрын

I agree, that was a slip... not a swim :)

@GamerKidEdits 2 жыл бұрын

What a wonderfully patient paddler, instructor, and friend. Keep digging, River King.

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks GK!!

@SideTrailAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Not a swim...I don't need a hat. Just fighting for truth and justice 😂

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

He he!

@nathanfouts190 2 жыл бұрын

That’s 100% a swim LOL

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

For sure!

@peterwhatley4413 2 жыл бұрын

Dirt dobbers a legend Good times

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

Indeed!

@FloridaGirl000 2 жыл бұрын

Nah...not a swim! He was already out of the boat!

@SideTrailAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly Laura, thank you!

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

One foot was in Laura!

@siliilith 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for inspiring me and others to get out more and enjoy the outdoors. I appreciate your videos as do others. I will build up my stamina and endurance to conquer long trips like these.

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks siliilith! The long trips are such an amazing experience. There is nothing like embarking for a long distance trip and just losing yourself in the experience!

@Dude62682 Жыл бұрын

Love the way you coach the other guys. You have a great attitude.

@Dude62682 Жыл бұрын

If I were 10 years younger, I would be begging to join you on a trip like this one.

@RiverKingsKayak Жыл бұрын

Thanks Roger!! I appreciate that!

@deuceryan 2 жыл бұрын

I vote no swim for Austin. That was a slip. In boxing it wouldn't be ruled as a knockdown, but as a slip. This video kept me on edge of seat on the technical stuff and those damns looked like some work. Great vid.

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

Right on Ryan! I know Austin will appreciate that! LOL! Thanks for coming along for the adventure!!

@crossedpaddles1184 2 жыл бұрын

No swimmer bell for Austin!👍🏼😀

@SideTrailAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tim...it's just common sense! 👍

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

Is this the drone pilots union here?

@crossedpaddles1184 2 жыл бұрын

@@RiverKingsKayak Yes! New YT Channel coming.. "River Aces" "we make River Kings look good!"😂

@MonkeyNAround 2 жыл бұрын

But we did make some memories!!

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

😆

@koziryu Жыл бұрын

This scene likes oneself most, too

@JasonIrwinTumblehome 2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff! "C'mon Bessie!" when you got stuck ;-). Some good little runs in there. As you said, too bad about so many dams...would be great to see that river in its natural state.

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

For sure!! My guys are itching for a Canada trip...

@shaggydoink 2 жыл бұрын

I ran the length of the Deep River solo before the pandemic... your trip makes me want to run it again. Great video series, thanks for sharing!

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

Right on Shaggy!

@off-grideverything533 Ай бұрын

I say make up new stickers, and call it a waterslide haha

@RiverKingsKayak Ай бұрын

LOL!

@brandonkinney8722 2 жыл бұрын

There's a real nice set of rapids underneath old Liberty road bridge in Central falls. But cannot be seen because of the impoundment of Cox lake dam. I've seen the rapids one time in the early 90s when I draw the water down.Central falls gets it's name because it's in between the rapids of Randleman and Cedar falls.

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

Right on!

@haraldklementsen7866 2 жыл бұрын

Nice to see how much your video's have developed. Great job Pete

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton Harald!

@tjplace 2 жыл бұрын

Love your excitement and coaching through the technical parts. New to kayaking in SC. Working up to camping. Appreciate your vids!

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim! Kayak Camping is sooo much fun!!

@RobBrown2288 2 жыл бұрын

All kidding aside, I spent the evening reviewing the archives for a precedent. And there is at least one-Jerry Yang was awarded a swimmer bell when he slipped exiting his boat at the river bank. My ruling, therefore is “DING”!

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

That's right!

@RobBrown2288 2 жыл бұрын

@@RiverKingsKayak the kayaker in question clearly did not complete the process of exiting his watercraft, so the ruling on the River should stand...

@SideTrailAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

I know this instance you're referring to and that was MUCH deeper water....he fell backwards and was submerged. Very different than what happened that day on the Deep.

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

@@SideTrailAdventures 😆😇😁

@garygibson8427 2 жыл бұрын

Really have enjoyed your videos for a wile now, i bought me a kayak a few mounts ago but due to health problems I could not get out but now my doctors have give me great bill of health so aim gearing up to enjoy the great rivers. Thank you again for the inspiration. OH How do i get a sticker??

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

Right on Gary! Send a self addressed and stamped envelope with $1 per sticker desired to River Kings PO Box 222 Saxapahaw, NC 27340

@NavigatingwithNafe 11 ай бұрын

Nice! Great journey!! 👍... I'm loving these videos Pete!

@RiverKingsKayak 11 ай бұрын

thanks JMO!

@WendysAnime 2 жыл бұрын

Ah, I was behind someone this morning that had a sticker and LP for this channel, Neat

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

Was it a blue f250 or a blue 4runner?

@jenhamilton 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Felt like I was there! Swimmer bell!

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jen!!! thats what it is all about! thanks for coming along with us.

@rlutzmec4290 2 жыл бұрын

Good camping, can't wait for next leg of the trip!

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Patrick!

@tylerberry2476 2 жыл бұрын

Great Adventure River Kings ! 👍👍😎🎣

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tyler!

@311rooster 2 жыл бұрын

Your going to need to come up with a walker bell for this River

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

LOL!!! I like it!!

@brendakane3163 2 жыл бұрын

I don't think that can count as a swim- he was already out of the boat. I love the narrative in these videos- they're so calm and relaxing! Thanks for sharing these journeys with us.

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

Right on! Thanks Brenda!

@garygibson8427 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary!

@12STONESADVENTURES 2 жыл бұрын

I love these expeditions, and the narrating is second to none brother. Very well done as always! 👍👍

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Billy!

@TheTowncat 2 жыл бұрын

Great video can't wait until next week

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony!

@OutandBackOregon 2 жыл бұрын

Missed the premiere, but shoot what a great part 2! Loved the rapid sections, absolutely gorgeous scenery up there. Keep ‘em comin!

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Out & Back! Will do!

@maxineredfern3380 2 жыл бұрын

Love your kayak camp adventures gr8 footage and what a beautiful river. 👍❤️

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Maxine!!

@kwright683 2 жыл бұрын

Well...I guess when one sets out on an adventure, an adventure one will have. I love the trips that end up having interesting obstacles to overcome. Makes for some great memories and stories to tell. Great vid!

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks K!

@crazygrandma2972 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful footage of the river, love Austin is sporting Gatewood's Remote design merchandise. Pete and fellow paddlers on this adventure are making memories and keeping my dream alive of someday paddling my Yukon up in NC. Keep on paddling and keep them swimmer bells down, especially the ones that are maybe a slip and not a flip...

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

Right on Carla!

@sticksstones8498 2 жыл бұрын

At 52 min where he fell from his boat Squeeker sound. Lol Someone slips getting in or out of the boat. Just a thought... Loved your vid

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!

@thursey2 2 жыл бұрын

As always, I absolutely love it! Don’t think I can tough that long of a trip lol

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton Tanya! You could do it!

@MonkeyNAround 2 жыл бұрын

No swim! He exited the boat and fell.

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

Im not so sure...One foot still in the boat...action not successfully completed...

@sticksstones8498 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks S&S!

@bobbystaats1145 2 жыл бұрын

This is going to be the high light of my weekend 💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

Right on Bobby!

@Leojosh84 2 жыл бұрын

I love that dam you guys portaged around in franklinville nc

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

The dams were so cool. You could feel the history...

@Leojosh84 2 жыл бұрын

@@RiverKingsKayak I grew up right below Randleman in asheboro. That rock store that you guys stopped at that was closed, about made me cry. They had the best food in that area! And just the memories filled me with joy!

@mountainsmoore3657 2 жыл бұрын

I had to rewind it to see it again... I have to say that looked a bit more like a slip than a swim...BUT it did have pretty much the same result, so I am going to say that one could go either way.

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

But we need a hard decision Brad!

@mountainsmoore3657 2 жыл бұрын

@@RiverKingsKayak Okay... since he did end up wet from the neck down...I will go with a swim.

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

@@mountainsmoore3657 there we go!

@JerKayaks 2 жыл бұрын

absolutely a swim. The subject had not completed the process of exiting the boat, and thus the act of becoming submerged in the water mid-rapid counts as a swim

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

Right on!!!

@cobra5scout 2 жыл бұрын

When did you see anyone submerged????

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

@@cobra5scout we all know a kayak swim does not depend on the depth of the water...

@SideTrailAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

@@RiverKingsKayak agree to disagree

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

@@SideTrailAdventures when exiting a boat, one must complete the venture in control. Falling into the water regardless of depth results in...the bell. Many before you have suffered this fate...you had on leg in the boat wen calamity struck

@joshinfwtx4506 2 жыл бұрын

We all know the elusive Yukon is the best boat for these trips, but for those of us that don't have the resources and patience to track one down you ought to share with us which boats you would consider to be runner ups.

@riverkingbrian9264 2 жыл бұрын

My Neck Zoar ran the French Broad 9... Strong Boat...

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

Dagger Stratos 14.5

@joshinfwtx4506 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for suggestions

@riverkingbrian9264 2 жыл бұрын

@@joshinfwtx4506 Pedro is probably correct, But I put the Necky through everything it could handle, and Optimus is still hanging on my wall- the Dagger has a Skeg, But- the Necky has a Rudder... 14.5 is the Length you want for a week long unsupported paddle....

@RobBrown2288 2 жыл бұрын

There may or may not be videographic evidence of how much weight a Tsunami 145 can still “float” and not create a “swim” situation.

@bobbystaats1145 2 жыл бұрын

After watching it again On instant replay I have awarded him the most prestigious award the swimmers bell 💥💥💥💥 to all those other un graceful exits from their kayaks we can add one more 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻💦💦💦 thanks for another awesome adventure river kings 💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

Right on Bobby!!

@RobBrown2288 2 жыл бұрын

Kevin is the Tom Brady of River King swimmers-I have to go along with him. Never go against the G.OA.T.!

@SideTrailAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Rob...don't let him make your decisions for you now

@RobBrown2288 2 жыл бұрын

@@SideTrailAdventures 🤣

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

That's right Rob!

@macpalmer6611 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@canajian 2 жыл бұрын

👋😎👍

@peterwhatley4413 2 жыл бұрын

Is this video gonna be a 5 week release ? If so great a nice Monday night look forward to the wondering sparkys

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure yet Peter, I plan to do a video for each day as long as it flows...

@kevinc2743 2 жыл бұрын

Ding ding,..🤞

@SideTrailAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Fake votes don't count either

@thewonderingelectrician 2 жыл бұрын

🤣...I have no idea what your talking about sir...have we met🤔🤣🤣

@SideTrailAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

@@thewonderingelectrician 😂😎

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

I love it!

@g.garner 2 жыл бұрын

Speaking from a place of very limited experience, not a swim!

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

Oh man...

@jeffprice9105 Жыл бұрын

When all else fails Paddle

@RiverKingsKayak Жыл бұрын

There is that!

@fatgirlsoutdoors831 2 жыл бұрын

Not a swim! Do you ever carry a water filter like sawyer for water? Looks like a fun trip!

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

He he! I do depending on the river. I have a couple MSR filters as well as a Sawyer and a Steripen.

@joshinfwtx4506 2 жыл бұрын

A trip/slip is not a swim. Excessive use of bell

@SideTrailAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed Josh!

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

Ha ha ha!!

@alletecinc1 2 жыл бұрын

Not a swim more of a spill.

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

he he!

@scottpiner2149 2 жыл бұрын

Catching up on these. Y’all are definitely earning it. Looks like a great trip so far! For your tow line with carabiner, is that a 3/32 or 7/64 UHWPME? Just curious.

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott! What is a uhwpme?

@scottpiner2149 2 жыл бұрын

@@RiverKingsKayak Whoops. I misspelled UHMWPE. It’s that dyneema or spectra line. Whatever y’all use for tow lines on portages, it looks great.

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

@@scottpiner2149 ahhh, no it is just regular 3/8" rope. Quality rope but not the good stuff you are talking about

@williamcourtney8593 2 жыл бұрын

Well deserved lol! *ding*

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

That's right!

@BAAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Austin was DQ'd - not a swim. "buttocks must be ejected from boat" - LBM Handbook et al.

@SideTrailAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Alan...I feel like common sense makes this a pretty clear decision...what are we even talking about?

@riverkingbrian9264 2 жыл бұрын

Alan is treading on thin Ice...LBM wise....

@BAAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Standing my ground... or ice...

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, maybe he is betting on a STA invite now instead of RK

@BAAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

@@RiverKingsKayak Dang, is it getting cold in here or what?

@anthonybarbour43 2 жыл бұрын

After further video review, Austin was down by contact and will not be charged a swimmer bell...lol

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

We may need to take this to VAR

@troutfisher5909 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry not a swim.

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

Lol!!

@foremanelectric8370 2 жыл бұрын

He swam..🤫

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

😇😁

@canajian 2 жыл бұрын

🚨🚨🔔🔔💦💦was it a swim!??? Or did he see Kevinrella's croc and in an attempt to retrieve it for his friend slip and fall into the 💧 🚰??? 🤣🤣🤣

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

So what's the vote?

@canajian 2 жыл бұрын

@@RiverKingsKayak I think its a slip whilst traversing rocks...👍💦

@joshinfwtx4506 2 жыл бұрын

lots or dams. Were they all built for mills? I've seen a few stories about dam removal on rivers up in the Northeast. What's the attitude toward removal of these small dams in North Carolina?

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

They have been removing them slowly though the for doing so has seemed to wain somewhat in the last few years. I'd love to see them gone.

@adventurekid9242 2 жыл бұрын

Some of these small dams still generate electricity -- albeit a small amount and are privately owned. They have not made a profit but the owners are eternally optimistic and as such they remain.

@riverkingbrian9264 2 жыл бұрын

Deserved!!

@SideTrailAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

That's 2 RKB....

@riverkingbrian9264 2 жыл бұрын

@@SideTrailAdventures - I Need Someone Else in my world- Welcome to the Swim Club... At least you're not Kevin with Wilson's Creek....

@riverkingbrian9264 2 жыл бұрын

@@SideTrailAdventures And don't give Me the 3 count.... I knew Him before HE was Royalty.....

@SideTrailAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

@@riverkingbrian9264 13 swims on one lap is hard to beat 😎. @the wonderingelectrician

@SideTrailAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

@@riverkingbrian9264 nothing but love RKB ❤️

@CopperTOPDave 2 жыл бұрын

Not a swim...

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

He he!

@brianstacy782 2 жыл бұрын

Not a swim

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting!

@CTRiverNomad 2 жыл бұрын

Not deep enough to swim, so I say nah.

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

I've seen a lot of shallow water swimmers!

@CTRiverNomad 2 жыл бұрын

@@RiverKingsKayak Well, I suppose it was deep enough to swim in theory, but it looked more like unintentionally choosing an unconventional place to sit to me. Ha ha.

@Nick-bh5bk 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, no that wasn't a swim. The body has to be moving with the current or not purposefully attempting to get in or out of the kayak to make this a technical swim. I'm giving a pass on this one - if only to give myself a pass for when this happens to me, lol...

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

he he he!

@thewonderingelectrician 2 жыл бұрын

Swim

@SideTrailAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Your vote doesn't count....next

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

All day!

@markmartello 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry, not a swim. When you can sit down on the bottom, your not "swimming" your sitting.

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

he he, but from the context of kayaking...when you are flat on your back in a river from a failed attempt to exit your boat....well....ding! LOL

@markmartello 2 жыл бұрын

@@RiverKingsKayak okay, I'll give you that. And by the way, great video. I really love your kayak camping trip videos. A buddy and I are kayaking the entire length of the Wisconsin. We started at the source and have made about 160 miles so far.

@RiverKingsKayak 2 жыл бұрын

@@markmartello that's awesome!!! Thank you sir! I've never been on that river

@markmartello 2 жыл бұрын

@@RiverKingsKayak well come on up! There are plenty of awesome sections. Small creek size sections, large big river sections with sandbar camping, and plenty in between. Unfortunately, most of the whitewater has been drowned under reservoirs. But still lots of great paddling.