That was a great explainer video. We paddled on the other side of the Bay of Fundy at West Advocate Nova Scotia a few weeks ago.

Nice paddling and a good explanation on the tides. Ordered and received the NRS straps. Look good. 6-8 weeks for recovery from surgery and I should be able to give them a try. Thanks for the video and take care, Al

Wel ome to New Brunswick hope you get to paddle at Hopewell Rocks while your staying around Fundy National Park, Happy Paddling

My take is skills and judgment before kit. Get your roll, get instruction, know your limits, dress for immersion, practice out-of-boat rescues. VHF, flares, PLB, cell phone, etc are last resort options when everything else has gone wrong.

I have to sit on top of mine and keep the balance and then put my feet in and keep them close to the walls to get some balance so i can move my bum forward and down too. 50% of the time it works every time 😅

Late July 2024 here-- I heard nothing at all about those trips at the time, nor as I sit here currently getting into Kayaking. (Until you mentioned them) I have been absorbing all the content I can get, and I for one love seeing vids and vods of people "Kayaking Adventures. They are so motivating to me. I know Ken over on PaddleTV just shared his Episode 1 of his Algonquins (sp?) weeklong kayak trip he took and it was amazing. I have just started delving into your catalog and have found some really good ones on gear and instruction, and am excited to see what else you have. Thank you for sharing it with us!

Since when was kayaking called paddling?

I've thought about campgrounds on roadtrips for those amenities you talked about. But for $60, you can get a Motel 6. Yes, it's the cheapest thing out there. But my experiences in say the last 5 times I've done it, I got a comfortable bed, a hot shower, internet service, etc. My wife refuses to stay in a Motel 6 and I'll take it up on a notch when I'm traveling with her. But when it's me and my son, or by myself, I have no problem with them. I would prefer to stealth park when I can. But if we're talking spending $60 for a shower and internet service, I'm thinking a cheap motel vs a campground is preferable.

Sorry I'm just seeing this now. I love C'ton. Living in Atlanta, it is my go-to for ocean/bay/saltwater marsh paddling. Well, if you ever go back, definitely go to Bowen's Island restaurant for inexpensive seafood (I have other great recommendations for great upscale places). Stay in your camper at Jame's Island County park. For starters vis-a-vis paddling, from Jame's Island park head south on Folly Rd and put in at the Folly River boat ramp. Get in your kayak and head more-or-less southwest. Pay attention to the tides and currents and maybe cross the mouth of the next river to get to Kiawah Island. You can curl around the island to get into more open ocean / surfing in not-terribly challenging (often) conditions if that's your thing.

That is a beautiful place, a bit far to drive.

Im broke and just getting into it. Got the nices 10ft dicks sells on its way. Im just South of Portland, Oregon

Bloody well put when you spoke about physical fitness and that we should exercise, not to get younger but to be able to get older in style!. This earnt you a new subscriber 😊

i am just looking to get started with kayaking, I grew up with Canoes and this looks like so much fun. Plus I live in the Puget Sound so I am in an amazing area for it, I think.

Fantastic demo, thanks for putting it together. Bought my first Whisperlite in 1990. Excellent video. I use carb cleaner to clean the fuel line cable then coat it with mineral oil (baby oil) to lube it as I slide it back in. I start my stove with denatured alcohol which leaves no soot. When I turn off my stove I flip the bottle 180 degrees to move the pick up tube in the bottle to the opposite side of the bottle. As the bottle is laying down there is fuel on the lower part of the bottle and air on top. By flipping the bottle over the pick up tube is sucking in air. When the fuel in the fuel line is replaced with air the stove stops burning and the fuel line is empty, so, no fuel spattering when I take the fuel line off the valve.

When I first capsized my fishing yak, I wasn't panicking at all. And the simple reason was, because I knew it will happen some time. The question is not if, the question is when it will happen. You need to be prepared. I kept my cool, because I had the equipment, knowledge and practice. Was back on the top within a minute.

Very interesting👍

I love this area! The Murphy's are wonderful folks, very friendly and helpful. Years ago we used to spend a week on some of the Islands there like Borgles and Middle. They used to be connected by a long sandbar (not sure if that sandbar is still intact) and it was like paradise. Also had a stay on Wolfes. Brian would take us out on his boat with any gear we needed, kayaks and all! He would stop and check mid week to see if all was ok and if we needed anything. We did this for a few years and it was the best way to unplug from busy everyday life! There is another place that is wonderful paddling and that is off Blue Rocks in Lunenburg. My grandmother was from the Eastern Points area which is beautiful and Stonehurst is nearby, also a great paddling spot. Thanks for sharing your trip, brought back many a good memory! :) :)

Like you I didn’t get it either but we stayed at a few and the KOA is a well oiled machine and they have been great to us. I would rather be in the woods too but they have their purpose.

I just got back from Maine. We paddled out of Jonesport in Western Bay and camped on Stevens Island, paddling day trips around the region. It was amazing, eagles, seal, sea birds-5 days of great weather and sights. Enjoy it while you can.

Wow!

Where in eastern pa are you?

Beautiful scenes! Here in Northern Illinois we have tons of lakes but surrounded by property owners on the shore unless you get to the preserves.

I’m 71 and have a Nimbus Solander Kevlar boat (16’2”, 46 lbs) that I bought way back in 1984. I transport it on my Subaru Outback using Yakima saddles on the front and rollers on the back. Perhaps I might make a video of how it goes for me. I back the car up to a hump in the yard. Put a yoga mat on the back of the roof. Pull the kayak along the grass, over near the car, then lift the bow up onto the mat and nudge the kayak up until it’s on the rollers. Lift the stern up and slide the boat forward on the rollers till it’s balanced fore and aft on the rollers and saddles. I open the side door and step up on the sill to reach the straps to tie it down. When I get down to the little community yacht club, I can reverse the process but usually one of my buddies can help me. And speaking of our community yacht club, we have about 16 kayaks of various sizes that we loan out to members. And members can bring a friend so they can try paddling too. There are a couple of kayaking outfits not too far away who can do training for those who would like it.

68 here and a lifelong cyclist who rediscovered kayaking on moving in beside a Scottish loch 4 years ago. It's a great compliment to cycling and now my arms and shoulders don't get tired on long rides. In 2 weeks I'm joining a sea kayaking course on Upper Loch Torridon - can't wait! My strong recommendation to anybody in their 50s or older who wants to stay fit is a book called The Midlife Cyclist by Phil Cavell. You may not be a cyclist but the book will inform you a lot about your body as it ages.

Because I watch your program, I am still learning. I thought I knew more than I do. That is the nice part of your videos. It is also good to see my good buddy. I hope that you. Are learning where you are and having a good time. I look forward to your return. Thank you as always.

So happy to sea you visiting here in my back yard. The camping is free to explore, and no trace is practiced. I paddle this area and love it. Thank you for sharing.

Great video! I have a Delta 12.10 which I love! I've used all your methods for entering & exiting over time, depends on the launch area. Now my knees are giving me trouble, so I have adapted & use my paddle to assist rising.

Nice to have you visit and record your trip. There are many, many beautiful destinations within the 100 Wild Islands.

Hi!! I just wanted to say thank you for sharing all of your knowledge. I just purchased this fantastic trip planner from you. In my younger days I taught in Germany & would do kayak expeditions on the Mecklenburgische Seenplatte. It is a beautiful kayak destination in Germany. I just purchased a Tempest & this list is going to be so helpful for a trip I am planning on the Grand River in NE Ohio. Thank you so much! 🌊🚣🏾‍♀️

Im 73 250# just bought my first kayak. This is very helpful.thanks😅

Wow...had no idea you were coming up here to Nova Scotia. We paddle the Wild Islands several times each year...in fact, we were out at Owls Head last Sunday exploring and had to go back this past Saturday to explore some more. We have camped on many of the main islands...right on the beaches...all to ourselves! Your video was great, however, I didn't see you get to any of the majestic beaches...like that on Borgles, Wolfes, Cable, or Baltee. Where those sea kayaks were likely going (in your video) was maybe down to Taylor's Head...another majestic beach/area. Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore is truly a paddling paradise, however, we have also been to beautiful places on the south shore and Bay of Fundy and Cape Breton. You want to see dramatic landscapes...Bay of Fundy...! We have also launched from Murphy's several times. Yeah, the launch was not great. Another spot in the area to consider is Norse Cove Seaside Camping, which is not far from Murphy's.

Don't tell anyone what? The smile on the dial had me thinking it would have to be chains behind a D10 to drag you away. Thought you might twist your head off at one point there was so much to see.

Glad you enjoyed it. Our group paddles twice a week on Petpeswick Inlet on the Eastern Shore. We never take it for granted.

Thanks for this. I live in Vermont and love Nova Scotia. Haven't had a chance to kayak there yet.

Thanks for this. I live in Vermont and love Nova Scotia. Haven't had a chance to kayak there yet..

The 100 Islands looks absolutely stunning. Some of the views to me looked like what I have seen of another Channel I watch that covers Bushcraft. They Paddles the Lakes of Norway and Sweden. I was Island Paddling today with my Family. As my Sister had got both her Grandsons into kayaking and bought a small touring boats for both of them. I even had a taste of Coaching today. Passing on what I have learnt form my own Club Coaches and what I have picked up from yourself. They will be joining my Club in September and the Club that are at has left out teaching them the fundamentals, I even had two total novices out on the water with me and I have defiantly given the Kayaking bug to my Sisters Boyfriend. Not quite so sure about my Niece's Husband. He had a massive grin on his face all the way round the Island, about a mile and a quarter. We just have the ever increasing height from the boat to the bank to deal with as it was over two foot in tidal range from when we first launched. It was my Third Paddle with my new Custom Celtic Paddle. Loving it. Brilliant video as ever Brett.

I remembered you discussed this topic so I rewatched this video. I have an older Prijon Seayak, the cockpit is small I think they call it a 1.2. Newer boats have larger space. But the backseat I swear is about 3-4 inches thick and often gets on the way with such a small cockpit. I will try to fabricate an alternate backseat. Any feedback or additional tips are appreciated!!!

Now that was some beautiful area. Another great video. One question. Cam straps. Any ones that you prefer? Any tricks to getting them to stay tight? Thanks and take care, Al

Great views "EH" lol

Back again. My reward is paradise, I guess.

You don't need super expensive equipment to be a great paddler.

It’s looked at as an old man sport. You’re right - we need to make the sport more interesting and mainstream. Without younger people, it’s going to stay slow.

I just saw you were in Pennsylvania. I don’t Ana to be a creep or anything but I saw your KZfaq channel of the back of your van while we were driving. I’m gonna subscribe anyway ❤

Had to pause and read the fine print at 6:04. Yeah, that’s my problem with the cowboy (or side saddle) method. Legs way too long. I’ll keep experimenting.

Makes sense to me! I would agree I always wondered that that float should be pressing for the boat to be stable. To each their own I guess...

Have you looked at the Go Paddling App? Sounds like what you mentioned in the video...user submitted put in locations.

I use the Go Paddeling App for access points in my area. It seems to be good in areas and people can add information about the access points. I have found it very useful.

"The point of a Water Trail is to go from point to point. It's not to go 5 miles, it's to go 500 miles." For me, to be designated a "Water Trail" one should be able to do both long AND short distances. Like the AT, a "trail" should be set up to accommodate both day paddlers and long-distance paddlers and everyone in between. Let's face it, for every 1 500-mile paddler there will be 1000 day paddlers and weekenders - and THEY are the ones who will drive the local economies to provide support services along the trail. That means: 1) access points available 24/7 (here we have many local boat ramps but about 2/3 of them do not allow overnight parking - enforced day use only) 2) access points for hand launched craft should be free or a small fee (kayakers don't need a lot of infrastructure like power boats yet in many cases we are forced to use expensive boat ramps and marinas with concrete ramps, picnic pavilions, restrooms, paved & lighted & patroled parking lots, etc. just to get to the water on a piece of public property) 3) legal primitive campsites that you don't have to reserve in advance (Europe and Canada have it much easier than we here in the US since much of the property along our rivers, lakes, and coasts is privately owned with no right of public passage and many public agencies want you to reserve your campsite 3 months to a year in advance to track usage to justify keeping them open and/or protect from over-crowding the few designated sites that ARE made available) 4) campsites spaced at most 10-15 miles apart to accommodate both short- and long-distance paddlers and periods of bad weather 5) a decent on-line map which is updated at least annually - and a way for users to send in/post updates which are then checked out by a second party To me, these are the things that make the difference between a river or coastline that anyone can go paddle and a "Water Trail". And if the trail is laid out with these things in mind then more people will paddle it and user demand will spur local economies to provide support services along the trail.

I look forward to more videos and seeing where new directions take you. There are so many things that translate across all outdoor venues and activities - gear, safety, situational awareness, health, injury and recuperation, planning - a more comprehensive approach would be interesting.

I don't think that Jackson has any incentive to shut down Werner because they are not currently, like you said, competing for the same market. I see this acquisition as a way for Jackson to make Werner more cost effective (and profitable) by merging their administrative services and supply chain. They can also combine both products distribution networks in order to get a larger market penetration for both brands, it is a win-win situation. By doing that, they create better market conditions to compete against AquaBound. As for the Werner brand, it is so widely know in the kayaking world that, I think, it would be a mistake for Jackson to kill it and replace it with Jackson's name. However, I would not be surprised to see that the Werner logo on the paddles will change from "Werner" to something like "Werner by Jackson kayaks". As for the move from WA to TN, summer is probably the best timing to do it because their stock sold for the summer season was manufactured during the winter, so their production is currently in its off-season. This is just like halloween candies, they are made in March and April. Unlike you, I am not worried about Werner's paddles future.