The Essence of Kayaking and Exploring Roque Island
Join me on an incredible journey as we kayak through the enchanting Roque Island. In this episode, I delve into what it’s like being in a sea kayak and share my experiences of connecting deeply with the ocean.
Roque Island, nestled between Chandler and Englishman Bays, is a unique and beautiful destination that offers breathtaking landscapes, hidden slots, and fascinating history. It’s a special place that I find myself paddling to over and over and never getting tired of it’s beauty.
You’ll see firsthand the rhythmic and hypnotic experience of kayaking, feeling the wind, swell, and the deep connection to the water. Plus, I’ll share insights on what makes a sea kayak special, including essential features and design considerations.
Whether you’re a seasoned kayaker or new to the sport, this episode offers a glimpse into the wonder and awe that come with exploring the ocean in a kayak. Don’t forget to leave your thoughts in the comments - I’d love to hear how you describe the feeling of being on the water and what you believe are the key features of a sea kayak.
And, if you want a fantastic trip with an excellent coach, check out Nate Hanson at Pinniped Kayak: www.pinnipedkayak.com/
Thank you for joining me on this adventure. Have fun on the water, and be safe!
00:00 Welcome to Roque Island
02:27 What Kayaking Feels Like, and EAGLES!
05:16 Getting Support from Coaches
06:34 History of Roque Island
10:38 A Low Energy Slot
11:26 The Joy of Exploration
13:07 Finding Magical Places
18:04 Characteristics of a Sea Kayak
21:51 Great Sand Beach
24:03 The Rhythms in Sea Kayaking
24:59 In a Zen State
26:14 Heading Home
Пікірлер: 23
A great video Steve. Your love of sea kayaking is really inspirational and it’s just wonderful to drift along with you.
@SeeSteveSeaKayak
16 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching and joining the adventure!
I paddled through this beautiful area years ago. My wife and I learned to paddle in the Great Wass area in the mid 1980s, still one of our favorite areas. Naskeag Point and islands towards the south are another favorite. The Maine Islands Trail is a wonderful resource on the Maine coast. Thank you for a very thoughtful description of beimg present on the ocean.
@SeeSteveSeaKayak
16 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the episode along with the descriptions and reflections. This area has so much excellent sea kayaking. And, there are so many great places in this State.
Beautiful area. Thank you for sharing. Your enthusiasm and description of how kayaking makes you feel is exactly what I experience when I’m on the water.
@SeeSteveSeaKayak
11 күн бұрын
Lovely to hear you share my experience. Thanks for commenting.
Great job Steve, as I sometimes say it's about the journey not the destination. I also think it would be cool to see the technical side of your videos. Love the drone footage, it really gives a sense of space.
@SeeSteveSeaKayak
14 күн бұрын
Thanks, Phil! Appreciate your feedback and glad you enjoyed the episode.
Thanks Steve, some really awesome shots and thoughts in there! Continuing to inspire me to make a fall kayaking trip up there (once I have a dry suit)!
@SeeSteveSeaKayak
16 күн бұрын
Keep those dreams alive!
KAYAKING - being in my 17’ perception sea kayak is like straddling a big yellow pencil that is sharpened on both ends. Paddling is like drawing. No boarders, you’re free to skate across the paper, across the sea. Every dip of the paddle, makes a mark, that’s erased by the sea. The kayaking rhythm, the paddling gestures, the navigational visualization from point to point, dot to dot, dash to dash , dit to dit, salt to salt. Keep your pencil sharp for there’s stories yet untold. lol. How back to washing the dishes…
@SeeSteveSeaKayak
14 күн бұрын
Oh, I love this imagery!!! Thanks for taking time from the dishes to sharing this.
Loving your videos man! Kayak in Maine most summers (guided day trips) and just paddled the Sea of Cortez this past summer. I’m a WW boater but thinking of picking up a NDK here soon. Can’t quite tell which one you have…Is it the Explorer or the Romany? Either way, paddle safe and have a blast!
@jacobkelly9873
4 күн бұрын
lol, just read it’s the Explorer. Hope you get in some great paddles this summer!
@SeeSteveSeaKayak
4 күн бұрын
Hey there! Thanks for reaching out. How was the Sea of Cortez? That sounds amazing. What NDK are you considering?
What is the lay up of your NDD kayak? Composite? Holding my breath when you were in that slot, but pretty calm water. Came to kayaking later in life and on the cusp of buying a 2nd boat, a use kevlar kayak. My age and size make the weight savings worth being cautious of rocky shoreline.
@SeeSteveSeaKayak
6 күн бұрын
Hello! The NDK explorer in this episode is a composite layup-fiberglass, to be exact. While I don't mistreat my boats, I'm also not too concerned with scratches and nicks in the gelcoat. Everyone has their own journey and comfort level with what they're willing to do with (and to) their boats. Learning some basic fiberglass and gelcoat repair techniques has helped me. What's the make and model of the second boat you're considering buying?
@stevenkelly-reif2682
6 күн бұрын
@@SeeSteveSeaKayak just purchased from facebook marketplace, Current Designs Slipstream Kevlar, from 2002. 16 foot and 22inch beam. Narrower than I’m used to, so some swimming in my future as I get used to it. Only 43lbs!
@SeeSteveSeaKayak
6 күн бұрын
Nice! Have fun!
How did you rotate the camera angles from front to back in your elevated stern shots?
@SeeSteveSeaKayak
16 күн бұрын
Hello! I use a 360° camera on my back deck. I can reframe the shot in the editing process.
@kevincasey2947
16 күн бұрын
@@SeeSteveSeaKayak oh that's cool! I think the video tech component of your vids is understated. If you were to showcase your capabilities in a future tutorial, (or spread out and included as a brief highlight over several future videos...), I'd be very interested. Tks!
@SeeSteveSeaKayak
15 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing. It’s a good idea and I’m glad to know you’d be interested in that type of video. I’ve tried to keep the production side of things hidden and seamless to a degree but could absolutely make an episode about the tech behind it all. Thanks!