Hey Matt! I have to give a huge shout-out to you!! Your Bronx River video woke something up inside of me and inspired me to get my own foldable kayak (I went with Tucktec) and get out there on my own. I watched a lot of different videos and did a lot of research to prepare myself. I've never kayaked before in my life nor did I ever have any interest until I saw your video. Basically I've been sitting home on my days off watching KZfaq videos... cooking, van life, and recently I found your kayaking videos which led me to think to myself, why am I sitting here watching this when I could be living it instead??? So.... Matt, thank you! I visited Coney Island Creek yesterday and it was beautiful and awesome! I had so much fun! I'm embarrassed to post my video because I don't have the skills yet and it didn't come out like your videos, not even close. But I'm learning. Thanks again and I hope you post more videos soon. Today I'm thinking about checking out a creek in Staten Island I saw on go paddle.com

I was born in Brooklyn 80 years ago,left in 1976 and never heard of that Submarine. You have gone to places I never went to. Thank you for these videos in areas I knew of but never went to. It makes me nostalgic. I did visit my mom there until 2015. Isn’t it terrible how people have such disregard for other peoples property and the pollution they create. 👍👍😊❤️

Congrats on becoming a KZfaq partner. Your videos are original and awesome!

It is great fun to be with you and see things that Most people will never see, Thank you!

It was great to see the ship/ boat “graveyard”

You need to kayak the Gowanus Canal as well as the Newtown/Maspeth Creek

I lived in Coney Island and every time we passed it we’d all start singing yellow submarine! And that Bay is beautiful especially at night watching the Verrazano light up!

love that the sub looks like a duck cyber truck with a cork in its head at 6:46

Hey Matt - perhaps you'd enjoy paddling along the Hackensack River in NJ - particularly near the Hackensack Meadowlands Conservation and Wildlife Area and the HMDC Nature Center near North Arlington NJ (where I lived when I was a little kid in the 1960s). Great job on your videos.

Brooklyn Boy here, great content, reminds me of my childhood in search of adventure, your contents hits bro

For future reference - clickbait thumbnail..."I got run over by a TRAIN!!!" 🤣

This was so cool, Matt. Thanks for taking us along! PS The small geese are called Brants.

Thanks for another great video.. It's a mini history lesson on things mostly forgotten to time. New York has a lot of forgotten history, but not to be surprised, as it was one of the original 13 colonies back in the day. I laughed to myself, as you are continually seeing so much debris in the water., but at least no E-Bikes to pull out of the water this time. Keep up with the cool videos in spirit of exploration. As always, love the videos and narration.. Well done 👍

You are 7 blocks away from the official Nathan's hotdog restaurant where the competition takes place. Amazing vid man thanks for showing the city's nature side. Go island hopping on Jamaica Bay. Go in the airport marsh different world.

You should try Jamaica Bay it's a Oasis in the city nature reserve very shallow

I enjoy your videos, as they are not only interesting but very relaxing! Also, never thought that there would be any type kayaking would be available around Brooklyn or NY!

I'm always by there by the verazano bridge. Lots of good fishing and crabbing spots out there.

Great video! I was raised within walking distance of the creek. A couple of suggestions; Some historical data would be interesting. Coney Island creek did at one point connect with Sheepshead bay thus making Coney Island an actual island. The creek was filled in along the route where the Belt parkway currently runs. Also, for those who reside outside the area, an overview of a map. or nautical chart that depicts your travel route would be helpful and interesting.

I am from Coney Island born and raised yeah that submarine a known fact! You really see it from Kaiser Park when the tide is low.

Congrats, and thanks for hitting the nail on the head as far as peaceful video-making goes.

Your videos are so relaxing to watch. Very interesting. Its interesting to see such peaceful parts especially in a big city... 👍

This is cool exploring NYC by kayak.

It's so weird & different the places you go. Canoeing & camp stove cooking so close to NYC 😂. Love it!❤ who would have thought?

It's cool to see all the these places I've been for my exploring hikes from a different perspective. I'm considering getting a kayak now

Was pretty cool to see the submarine up close like that... Thank you for your videos

Congratulations, thanks for all the great videos

Thanks for sharing. I used to work at that Verizon garage you passed in the creek. I’ve pulled my boat to that gas dock next door to it many years ago when things looked much better and watched the World Trade Center ruins burn from the very beach you had lunch on during the 9/11 attack. The area has changed so much.

Love this! You take excellent advantage of kayaks' ability to go where few other boats dare. Speaking of dares, how about the Fresh Kills Ship Graveyard? ;)

That’s one AWSOME find Matt right there in Coney Island Creek.

Congrats on the KZfaq thing. The way you blew through those 2 chili dogs shoulda made 3 or 4!

Love this type of video's. Outdoor in N.Y.C rivers and bays.

Hey I’m from Howard beach it’s near jfk airport all sorts of cool things there !! The train bridge there has tombstones around the base of the south side of the bridge and some cool creeks around there also congrats on the partnership!!!❤

Great videos…It’s so great to see NYC from such different perspectives. Congrats on your KZfaq success. That was a great meal to celebrate. Chili dogs rule. Stay well👍😉

Good stuff man. Keep up the cool videos. This is putting some peace in our lives.

Thank you for doing the Coney Island creek. I live in Coney Island and always wanted to see from the creek level. To bad you didn’t get past the D, N train tracks, there’s a big field to the left where a lot of birds and swans lay eggs. The creek ends at Shell road and really stinks over there at low tide. The end does have a lot of fish in it loaded with small fry and fluke.

Myself living on the west coast all my life, I was able to follow along on Google Maps. Very interesting and thanks for the fascinating video.

A very unique perspective indeed. Most of us will never experience in person. The Bronx river video was my first time on your channel. Theres an abandoned Island northeast of Orchard Beach bordering Westchester County New York Known as David's Island. Just an idea. Thanks again for sharing. 👍

Oh man, now I want a chili cheese dog!

Congrats on the monetization! Great video as usual.

Congratulations!! , LOVE AN FIND IT INTERESTING UR FINDINGS. THE SOUND OF WATER AS U ROW IS SO RELAXING. GREAT WORK THANK YOU. PLEASE BE CAREFUL. GOD BLESS U.

How awesome! Very interesting, all the content of your video. KZfaq just suggested your channel, so glad it did 🙂

Well done man! I'm hoping to follow some day! Keep the stoke for the craft and the paddle alive!

Lil marina hahahahahaha love it there.

Really cool video, buddy. That’s my old neighborhood right there. A good friend of mine used to sit outside by that Starbucks and always referred to it as “coffee on the canal”… haha. I love stand up paddle boarding and e-foiling in those same water at Coney Island Creek… but keep that beautiful spot a secret! 😎 Love those Nathan dogs too 💪

Would like to see a kayak review as well.

Great video. I have flown my drone over that submarine multiple times, but your view beats any aerial view.

The water way that splits staten island and new jersey, has a boat graveyard, it's by the Lowe's. I believe the water way is called ""Great Fresh Kills""

Spent 4 years in Aberdeen Maryland , ( military) went to the city quite a few times in those years , I really enjoy you're prospective of this area!

Added a 👍. Come back out to LI. There are some more places to canoe or kayak.

That was neat! Love the "tropical" parts of Staten Island, and great lunch spot! Judging how that first ladder rung on the submarine was corroded, walking on it was a little "sketchy"! And congrats on the YT news!

Please go to Staten Island Boat Graveyard. I have taken pictures with a drone but would like to see it from your perspective. There is so much to see in that location. Even on the jersey side. Wish I could film your journey via drone shots. I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS.

Hey ya paddled right past where Ernest Hemingway had his boat Pilar built at Wheeler Boatyard which is where Stop n Shop stands now on Stilwell. They were a high end boat builder back in the early 1900s and had some military contracts also.

I am not complaining that you were eating those hot dogs too fast for my enjoyment or anything, cause that would just be weird. But, they did look pretty good though ! Thanks for another kayak adventure.

I'm from Brooklyn n we use cut school in 90s n "borrow" row boats from Smith boats on broad ch n cruise around jfk🤣🤣 it was terrifying bcuz we always thought the water was toxic bk then,anyhow enjoyed your last view vids popping up on my tv👌

I think those small geese are called "brant" - they are kinda neat to watch etc... Like your videos...

14:28. Cube Smart is a Storage Facility where you can rent various size spaces to store things that are overflowing out of your house.

Awesome! I grew up fishing Jamaica bay. Never knew about this

You are very brave , courageous adventures, & smart man

They make underwater drones. I know you couldn't use it everywhere you go, but I think it could add some really cool shots, especially to something like this.

These videos are great !!!! Born and raised in NYC and was always intrigued by the history of the waterways. Does shed a light on the fact that with all the city resources, the waterways should be cleaned up. Currently live in Dallas, these videos make me miss home

I have no idea how I stumbled on your videos but actually very good. I was wondering I watch a lot of moto vloggers and sometimes they'll put up a map of where they are or where they're going. Some people use relive app IDK if it works with rivers. Nothing crazy, You've half convinced me to get a kayak and you never know if I might want to recreate the adventure you're on. Keep up the hard work.

Really enjoying your videos. I've been kayak since 1975. Love it. Amazing how pretty the views you're sharing with us. Thank you. HOLD ON A MINUTE!!! URGENT UPDATE; congrats on your acceptance to the You Tube program. I see why you get as much viewing as you do. Again THANK YOU🎉

would you ever consider paddling out to the pier of the bridge? I'm sure a bunch of us would love to see that POV.

Somehow I thought you might be having some Nathan's hot dogs. Excellent camera work. Nice you had the beach to yourself.

Review of your Oru Kayak would be really appreciated 👍

That Oru kayak was a great investment, look at all of the great adventures you have been on, thanks for these videos!

That fence wasn't on the side of the subway bridge when I retired in 2015. I'm puzzled why it was put there. There are a bunch of old train radios in the water next to the bridges where the subway runs. I used to park in Coney Island Yard, and my day ended at Stillwell Avenue terminal. I used to walk the tracks across the creek and into the yard in the middle of the night. Certain times of the year there were things that looked like shrimp swimming near the surface in such great numbers that the water looked like it was boiling. I have seen nice sized blue fish in the creek as well, probably chasing baitfish. The creek used to smell awful down near where it ends, but some years ago they cleaned it out so it is not as bad. It was nice to watch your video. I left Brooklyn after living there for 60+ years. I miss salt water. I'm south of Niagara Falls now in a small town. The 'driver' of subway trains is called a motorman, or more recently a Train Operator. The Conductor is in the middle of the train, he opens and closes the train doors and makes announcements.

Congratulations , keep doing you!

That is quite a substantial home built submarine. Wow

Just found you. From Staten Island always wanted to do what you're doing being that I love on a island water everwhere. Safe travels.

Wild I have my boat parked there lol cheap. On Neptune st

Can you kayak the river in Long Island City below the abandoned Montauk LIRR railroad line next? It’s incredibly peaceful and one of my favorite childhood places to visit.

The smaller geese at 30:00 are called Brant. They are a coastal species that favors tidal estuaries.

That's were super storm sandy entered lots of sunken ships boats and abandoned peers docks.

Congrats bro!

Subscribed Buddy, your killing it!

Just subscribe to your channel I love it I live in Brooklyn right now but I'm from Long Island and I had to laugh when I said cube smart out loud before you did

Dude, you're really close to where I live. Nice videos. I never seen my area from that perspective

wow!!! I've got one for you Two Feet. North and South Brother Island, and or even execution Light house off city island. Hope you can check these out. Very cool that you do this. Wish i had the time to see what you see. Very cool. You give me inspiration to do this with my two young boys. Hopefully when there older. Keep on paddling buddy!!

Have you considered Matawan creek? lots of history, part of the shark attacks that inspired Jaws took place on that creek.

I lived so close my whole life. Definitely gonna get a round to checking the area out

I think that I will take some kayaking lessons in Dallas. There is program this weekend. Safety first.

I'm from Brooklyn and know all the places you've been to. You should host tours. I would love to come along. I am not an experienced canoer.

Thanks for the video. Got me inspired to explore my city’s creeks!

In Texas we call them honkers!

Brave man congratulations on getting monetized I grew up in those Gravesend projects we fished the creek and and played on the old coal barges that were grounded there it’s cool seeing the old sub keep up the good work can’t wait for the next adventure

Very cool, Matt! 😎

The end should be the train yard.

another dope vid man keep it up

would you be interested in a story on the Morris Canal in Jersey City?

Andrea Doria? has no one else noted Seinfeld? hahah// very cool to see the sub! such a nice time on the water, awesome you enjoy the City this way and even better you can bring a meal that is great // congrats on the monetization but also keep an eye on how many commercials they put in// i turn my adblocker off on youtube to support you folks but if you dont monitor how the ads are set they will put in way too many. // anyway all kinds of great scenes from the water here thanks for sharing

Nice ride

U ever thought of putting a go attached to the bottom of your kayak to capture underwater life

go to fresh kills park in staten island nice little water way.. there is also a ship graveyard in staten island as well

Congrats!

The tide was coming up when you got up to that gated bridge if you went under you would have had to jump ship to come back.

Hey Matt Good to bump into you and Kelsie today at REI! Very cool video keep up the good work

have you ever considered doing a Matawan Creek paddle to find the place where Lester Stilwell was attacked by a shark that started the shark frenzy. and a slew of attacks. there is alot of history on the topic By the way Love the vids that lunch was awesome . later Tomhobbies

Love the channel! I like to follow your adventures on Google earth! Really showcases the contrast of urban settings in the larger picture of geographic location.

Congrats on becoming a KZfaq partner. Hopefully you hit it big. My suggestion is, “Kayaking across America”. There a French KZfaqr, his name is Kino Yves, who is biking across Africa and he’s doing very well. Just an idea. Would take a couple of years probably.