Guys, you need to get some training, it's just not fair on the emergency services to go out so ill prepared. At one point one of you is even using his paddle upside down! I enjoyed the video but you survived by luck. Go on a course and enjoy your kayaking more.
Appreciate the concern - I think that clip of Micha paddling upside down is where I had asked him to 'pretend' to paddle for some footage. The Black-water River your never more than roughly 0.5 miles away from land. We always had an option to abandon the kayaks what ever way the wind was blowing. I actually yern to do challenging trip like this every year... Unfortunately 2020 has made it too difficult. As I got a lot of similar comments - I did make a follow up video about taking Risk - For someone who see's this as Dangerous (and I do agree mostly) I would love to hear your thoughts on this video. ruclips.net/video/xjWACh-GMYE/видео.html
Good video lads. Looking to get into sea kayaking and live relatively close to there so good info about the weather/tides. Usually videos on youtube only show you the best case scenario so it's nice to see when it turns.
Thank you Chris, glad you liked the video a few people were concerned it was a dangerous adventure and I made a follow up video on 'risk' ruclips.net/video/xjWACh-GMYE/видео.html Be interested to hear your thoughts on that one
I'm paddling around Mersea Island today, leave & return from Point Clear with 15 - 20 others. That way the tidal flow should be mostly in our favour. You asked for suggestions? Well first check the weather forecast & build-in a delay time as few trips go according to schedule. Check tide times via free internet sites, best to launch 2-3 hours before high tide & that should get you to your destination 2-3 hours after high tide, to avoid the dreaded mud. You took food & water, good. Dress for the worst just in case. Tell someone where & when your destination is & take a phone, you did, good. How on earth did a SOT kayak get water in it? You must fix that problem before returning to the water as sinking is not an option. Say "Hi" if you see an old fart paddling an orange Dagger Exodus, probably with a KayakSailor sail & homemade outriggers. Kayaking is very sociable if you make the effort to say Hi. Regards, Johnnyk.
Thanks very much John, Only reading this message now but would of loved to of come. Let me know if you're planning to do something similar. I'm fairly local to you but don't yet own a roof rack for my current car. More than welcome to join me on the Heybridge side if you have an easier way to transport Kayaks. I have met some friendly people kayaking over towards Maldon but don't often see Kayaks over here. Cheers Ryan
@IridescentStudiosRUclips brilliant although I would be only going in summer haha. You're bonkers out there in that chop lol must have been freezing. The sun sets on the water are incredible. You ever drink at the jolly sailor? Regarding the fishing equipment I am looking at modifying the kayak to hold a rod. Even a small motor contraption just to get me out of trouble say a strong head wind blows us towards osea.
@@jamesgoold5520 we swim in the Black Water sometimes over winter - our next one will be new years Day! Fallen in once during Winter fully clothed while on the kayaks - lost my phone! should be another video on there ... Used to drink there when I lived down in heybridge - my Dad lives in my old house so I still have the kayaks there ... I'm Witham way now
Hey Mat, really strange that I actually stumbled upon your videos a few months back. I thought this guy does a lot similar style to my Kayaking videos (when I actually get out and make them) Hoping to do a camping Kayaking trip also - just trying to convince my friends might be a little tougher than expected!
@@MorewithMat Err would love to do something like Osea Island although I don't know the logistics of wild camping - And also it being a private island I don't think they'd be too happy. Alternatively could always pull in somewhere beeleigh falls way - I'm sure if nobody would mind if I was to pitch a tent one evening. Shout if you ever fancy doing a collaboration video - I've seen a bit of channel growth this year - I think that's something people do right?!? as you can see I make videos about absolutely everything - my Kayaking adventures seem to do well.
@@IridescentStudiosRUclips Oh yeh nice Osea Island would be good but yeh think you'd be right! Yeh reckon that would be alright so annoying when the neighbourhood watch team want to come out and ruin harmless fun! Yeh man sounds good would be good to connect with some like minded people! 👌🏼
@@MorewithMat Sounds good - RUclips doesn't really give an option to send you anything directly. If you have face book I'm Ryan Grant might be able to find me there - I have a profile picture of me Kayaking so should be easy enough to find. I have a twitter account I don't use also but can pop me a message on there - message me on YT if you do as I probs won't be notified :D @RyanWAGrant
Preparation is so important. BAs that fit better and proper clothing aka cagg & wet suit. be prepared for the worst. learn how do proffeme wet rescues. to save you going into land. and get booked onto a water safety corse. being able to rescue each other is key.
Throughly recommend the windfinder app. Shows tides & winds in your selected area. Use it for boating all around this area. I'm Brightlingsea based, sailor & kayaker too.
Thanks Andy, Was just using the Maldon Tide times website, will be sure to check out on my next trip. Not too far away , always nice to hear from someone local.
I know others have said it but you really need to get a detailed local weather forecast and check tide times. Also take emergency flares, smoke and parachute, with you if you need the Lifeboat to come get you. Never take it for granted that you will always have phone signal.
Thanks bud for the concern was an interesting learning experience for next time. I did make a follow up video not to justify what I did but to sort of explain my mind set - I would be interested on your thoughts of that video having watched this one. ruclips.net/video/xjWACh-GMYE/видео.html Thanks again for watching and taking the time to comment.
Left west mersea and the pesky wind was against me all the way, gave up at osea island and returned to mersea, still took 7 hours. Will try again when its not so windy. You had terrible weather.
Wow, definitely an epic journey! Good on you both for powering along, i can imagine the desperation to reach shore! I'm glad you all made it in the warm! We've been kayaking at langham flumes along the river stour recently, love it :) -Angie :)
Just researched this it is just a worrying as when first watched how events overtook you and you needed to to take stick alter plans as noted in previous comments and more planning and emergency equipment Hope to bump into not literally as lock is slowly going abs Bradwell Marina where my Hunter 23 Horizon sits of a pontoon waiting for me after two months of no visiting allowed... Keep Safe...
Well made video nice! great narration! There is a lot going on in this video that makes me a little uncomfortable though!! If your going ot use sit on tops wear a wetsuit or dry suit!! Not matter how good a swimmer you think you are wear a flotation device of some sorts !! Learn about tides and weather reports and plan accordingly! Someone teach Mika how to use a paddle (its always upside down!) he'll be loosing alot of power from his strokes. I understand you like a challenge and are confident, which is fine but you have to also consider the emergency services and the people that will have to put themselves at risk should the worst occur. So the best way to avoid this is to take some courses to help you out, get some bcu star awards and if coastal paddleing is your thing get into sea kayaks you will love them!! :) All of this is said with best interests at heart! I Love paddling in all its forms and the community that comes with it but there are too many deaths on the water which all stem from little things accumulating into disaster! Good luck in future jouneys! :)
I followed this video up with something slightly different... Go into why I take silly risks like that (bad attempt at justifing but you might enjoy) ruclips.net/video/xjWACh-GMYE/видео.html
Shows how dangerous the sea can be when underestimated.. I sail from Bradwell you have been better going to Bradwell slipeay and calling it a day kayaking in the dark with strong winds is dangerous if you capsized perhaps a survial tent and bag and little would help you could haulbout warm on tollesbury foreshore or dengie and continue in daylight....
Thanks Chris, will absolutely be bringing a few of these things on my next trip. Unfortunately haven't been kayaking or doing anything that exciting this year due to these Pandemic times. I plan to do a similar styled trip when things go back to normal , with the experience from this video :)
@@lubensamuilov8217 Nice - a Kayaking trip? At least you'll always be down wind :D (Yeah I used to take Heinz on all my long trips - would eat them cold people thought I was crazy)
@@lubensamuilov8217 Ah much nicer weather than here at the moment - (I assume) Good luck on your trip - hopefully you don't have any of the problems we had.
I have trust issues too. I don't trust artists. They're really sketchy. But on a serious note... Trustworthiness and Being able to Plan are very different things right?
Hi John, Sorry never got around to responding to your message, I've seen a couple from yourself, thought I'd reach out although a bit delayed. I was considering making a video on the matter of risk but never got round to it, so for now here is my response that I'm writing late at night.
I do appreciate the concern that yourself and other people have commented on, I'm aware the trip was somewhat dangerous but never really felt in any real risk. We were never really any further than a mile away from land, I had a wet suit on can't remember about Micah but I don't remember him complaining about the cold at all (was just me as I feel the cold generally). Sure there is lessons to be learned and even to this day I don't regret the trip... In my life I've always been someone to take a risk in all aspects of life, be it career, sports, financially and in hind sight I wouldn't be the person I am today if I hadn't done so... I touch upon at the end of my quarter life crisis video... ruclips.net/video/TkbQlTip7Pc/видео.html And sure one day my luck might run out, I could slip in the shower, take a wrong turn down an alley or eat some bad chicken or maybe get lost at sea on a sea kayak... But life shouldn't be worrying about how you're going to go, that's inevitable. This isn't me trying to justify my stupidity and again I've made many silly decisions in life including this adventure but hey life would be a lot less exciting without them . Cheers Ryan
@@johngarry1238 Hey John, I thought I'd make a video on why I took some risks in life... Maybe might make you appreciate my mind set when making this video ruclips.net/video/xjWACh-GMYE/видео.html
Great adventure one you will never forget.
Crazy fun that comes with youth! Well done. Nice video.
Great film .
I know this part of the world quite well & your adventure was brilliant.
Well done
Thanks Joe, Glad you enjoyed it !
Guys, you need to get some training, it's just not fair on the emergency services to go out so ill prepared. At one point one of you is even using his paddle upside down! I enjoyed the video but you survived by luck. Go on a course and enjoy your kayaking more.
Appreciate the concern - I think that clip of Micha paddling upside down is where I had asked him to 'pretend' to paddle for some footage.
The Black-water River your never more than roughly 0.5 miles away from land. We always had an option to abandon the kayaks what ever way the wind was blowing.
I actually yern to do challenging trip like this every year... Unfortunately 2020 has made it too difficult.
As I got a lot of similar comments - I did make a follow up video about taking Risk - For someone who see's this as Dangerous (and I do agree mostly) I would love to hear your thoughts on this video.
ruclips.net/video/xjWACh-GMYE/видео.html
Doesn’t look like they are dressed for immersion which increases the risk.
Yeah… no concern for the risk to others their actions cause.
Good video lads. Looking to get into sea kayaking and live relatively close to there so good info about the weather/tides. Usually videos on youtube only show you the best case scenario so it's nice to see when it turns.
Dont worry man just go .youll get used to rough seas . Just gotta do it ❤
Very nice video.what an adventure lads ime glad you got home lol.Well done
Thank you Chris, glad you liked the video
a few people were concerned it was a dangerous adventure and I made a follow up video on 'risk'
ruclips.net/video/xjWACh-GMYE/видео.html
Be interested to hear your thoughts on that one
You do like an adventure don't you! Well done for finally getting there.
Ha ha :D - that was from a few years back - would like to do another trip sometime.
Hope you're well.
I'm paddling around Mersea Island today, leave & return from Point Clear with 15 - 20 others. That way the tidal flow should be mostly in our favour.
You asked for suggestions? Well first check the weather forecast & build-in a delay time as few trips go according to schedule. Check tide times via free internet sites, best to launch 2-3 hours before high tide & that should get you to your destination 2-3 hours after high tide, to avoid the dreaded mud. You took food & water, good. Dress for the worst just in case. Tell someone where & when your destination is & take a phone, you did, good. How on earth did a SOT kayak get water in it? You must fix that problem before returning to the water as sinking is not an option.
Say "Hi" if you see an old fart paddling an orange Dagger Exodus, probably with a KayakSailor sail & homemade outriggers. Kayaking is very sociable if you make the effort to say Hi. Regards, Johnnyk.
Thanks very much John, Only reading this message now but would of loved to of come. Let me know if you're planning to do something similar. I'm fairly local to you but don't yet own a roof rack for my current car. More than welcome to join me on the Heybridge side if you have an easier way to transport Kayaks. I have met some friendly people kayaking over towards Maldon but don't often see Kayaks over here.
Cheers
Ryan
Hello mate
Pretty crazy stuff
I live in Heybridge. Really after some kayaking buddies to sea fish with camp etc.
I'll be game again - don't have any of the fishing equipment though
@IridescentStudiosRUclips brilliant although I would be only going in summer haha.
You're bonkers out there in that chop lol must have been freezing.
The sun sets on the water are incredible.
You ever drink at the jolly sailor?
Regarding the fishing equipment I am looking at modifying the kayak to hold a rod.
Even a small motor contraption just to get me out of trouble say a strong head wind blows us towards osea.
@@jamesgoold5520 we swim in the Black Water sometimes over winter - our next one will be new years Day!
Fallen in once during Winter fully clothed while on the kayaks - lost my phone! should be another video on there ...
Used to drink there when I lived down in heybridge - my Dad lives in my old house so I still have the kayaks there ... I'm Witham way now
@@jamesgoold5520 ruclips.net/video/ircFt4TVjbU/видео.htmlsi=fLWC-Q8Mr8nArDLM
Sounds like a good adventure lads! Hope you've got some more planned for the summer!
Hey Mat, really strange that I actually stumbled upon your videos a few months back. I thought this guy does a lot similar style to my Kayaking videos (when I actually get out and make them)
Hoping to do a camping Kayaking trip also - just trying to convince my friends might be a little tougher than expected!
@@IridescentStudiosRUclips oh no way nice yes I try and get out and about when I can! Haha! Where are you thinking of camping?
@@MorewithMat
Err would love to do something like Osea Island although I don't know the logistics of wild camping - And also it being a private island I don't think they'd be too happy. Alternatively could always pull in somewhere beeleigh falls way - I'm sure if nobody would mind if I was to pitch a tent one evening.
Shout if you ever fancy doing a collaboration video - I've seen a bit of channel growth this year - I think that's something people do right?!?
as you can see I make videos about absolutely everything - my Kayaking adventures seem to do well.
@@IridescentStudiosRUclips Oh yeh nice Osea Island would be good but yeh think you'd be right! Yeh reckon that would be alright so annoying when the neighbourhood watch team want to come out and ruin harmless fun!
Yeh man sounds good would be good to connect with some like minded people! 👌🏼
@@MorewithMat
Sounds good - RUclips doesn't really give an option to send you anything directly.
If you have face book
I'm Ryan Grant might be able to find me there - I have a profile picture of me Kayaking so should be easy enough to find.
I have a twitter account I don't use also but
can pop me a message on there - message me on YT if you do as I probs won't be notified :D
@RyanWAGrant
Preparation is so important. BAs that fit better and proper clothing aka cagg & wet suit. be prepared for the worst. learn how do proffeme wet rescues. to save you going into land. and get booked onto a water safety corse. being able to rescue each other is key.
Throughly recommend the windfinder app. Shows tides & winds in your selected area. Use it for boating all around this area. I'm Brightlingsea based, sailor & kayaker too.
Thanks Andy, Was just using the Maldon Tide times website, will be sure to check out on my next trip. Not too far away , always nice to hear from someone local.
I know others have said it but you really need to get a detailed local weather forecast and check tide times. Also take emergency flares, smoke and parachute, with you if you need the Lifeboat to come get you. Never take it for granted that you will always have phone signal.
Thanks bud for the concern was an interesting learning experience for next time.
I did make a follow up video not to justify what I did but to sort of explain my mind set - I would be interested on your thoughts of that video having watched this one.
ruclips.net/video/xjWACh-GMYE/видео.html
Thanks again for watching and taking the time to comment.
Planning to kayak from mersea to heybridge tomorrow, just a bit of research.
Good luck 👍 I think as long as weather is good you should be fine
How did it go?
Left west mersea and the pesky wind was against me all the way, gave up at osea island and returned to mersea, still took 7 hours. Will try again when its not so windy. You had terrible weather.
Well done for surviving.
Ha ha - Thanks Robert - still alive and kicking!
Wow, definitely an epic journey!
Good on you both for powering along, i can imagine the desperation to reach shore! I'm glad you all made it in the warm!
We've been kayaking at langham flumes along the river stour recently, love it :)
-Angie :)
Good to hear from you,
Hope you are well!
Kayaking is awesome whatever the journey.
Just researched this it is just a worrying as when first watched how events overtook you and you needed to to take stick alter plans as noted in previous comments and more planning and emergency equipment
Hope to bump into not literally as lock is slowly going abs Bradwell Marina where my Hunter 23 Horizon sits of a pontoon waiting for me after two months of no visiting allowed...
Keep Safe...
Well made video nice! great narration!
There is a lot going on in this video that makes me a little uncomfortable though!! If your going ot use sit on tops wear a wetsuit or dry suit!!
Not matter how good a swimmer you think you are wear a flotation device of some sorts !! Learn about tides and weather reports and plan accordingly! Someone teach Mika how to use a paddle (its always upside down!) he'll be loosing alot of power from his strokes.
I understand you like a challenge and are confident, which is fine but you have to also consider the emergency services and the people that will have to put themselves at risk should the worst occur.
So the best way to avoid this is to take some courses to help you out, get some bcu star awards and if coastal paddleing is your thing get into sea kayaks you will love them!! :)
All of this is said with best interests at heart! I Love paddling in all its forms and the community that comes with it but there are too many deaths on the water which all stem from little things accumulating into disaster!
Good luck in future jouneys! :)
Thanks for the comment I do appreciate the sentiment! I will defiantly be planning better for the next trip :)
I followed this video up with something slightly different... Go into why I take silly risks like that (bad attempt at justifing but you might enjoy)
ruclips.net/video/xjWACh-GMYE/видео.html
It feel like a movie watching this well done guys least you try make effort
Thanks James, Learnt alot about the waters doing this and myself . Itching to get back out but Covid put a stop to any long journeys.
I feel like watching castaway Tom Hanks if you see that film.i am from mersea
@@jameshickey100 Oh yeah, Wilson!!!! Ah nice do you Kayak/Sail then?
Good going lads! Not sure I would of been able to carry on like ya did! Well done!
Tent and spirit cooker to warm you up with hot soup..
Do Not Wear jean they never dry and are heavy and cold..
Take a bit more care ok , the sea can be very unforgiving don’t get complacent or it will bite you hard ,,, take care , oh good video lads 👍
Shows how dangerous the sea can be when underestimated..
I sail from Bradwell you have been better going to Bradwell slipeay and calling it a day kayaking in the dark with strong winds is dangerous if you capsized perhaps a survial tent and bag and little would help you could haulbout warm on tollesbury foreshore or dengie and continue in daylight....
Thanks Chris, will absolutely be bringing a few of these things on my next trip. Unfortunately haven't been kayaking or doing anything that exciting this year due to these Pandemic times. I plan to do a similar styled trip when things go back to normal , with the experience from this video :)
I've spent the night on Osea Island.
Lucky.
Oh dear!...
I'm still alive - luckily!
Use this as a learning tool of what not to do.
I warned you! Haha cool video 😁
This is practice for the English Channel . You up for it ?
Ryan Grant would be a great achievement but I'm not crazy enough lol
Heinz beanz 🥰
I think I picked up the Tesco value one's in the end.
Good for your heart!
Im on a trip right now . And im loaded with heinz 🤣
@@lubensamuilov8217
Nice - a Kayaking trip?
At least you'll always be down wind :D
(Yeah I used to take Heinz on all my long trips - would eat them cold people thought I was crazy)
Kayaking in greece .
@@lubensamuilov8217
Ah much nicer weather than here at the moment - (I assume)
Good luck on your trip - hopefully you don't have any of the problems we had.
I wouldn't trust someone who can't even talk properly to plan an advanced kayaking trip either.
I have trust issues too.
I don't trust artists.
They're really sketchy.
But on a serious note... Trustworthiness and Being able to Plan are very different things right?
@@IridescentStudiosRUclips I forgot I had already commented on this vid before lol. Just glad you're safe and well
@@Quagmirian
Thanks for coming back :)
Did you ever see my follow up video on taking risk?
ruclips.net/video/xjWACh-GMYE/видео.html
You guys are a bad accident waiting to happen. For the love of God get some instruction. Oh and DRESS FOR IMMERSION! That means wet/drysuits.
And check the weather report and the tides before going out.
Hi John,
Sorry never got around to responding to your message, I've seen a couple from yourself, thought I'd reach out although a bit delayed.
I was considering making a video on the matter of risk but never got round to it, so for now here is my response that I'm writing late at night.
I do appreciate the concern that yourself and other people have commented on,
I'm aware the trip was somewhat dangerous but never really felt in any real risk.
We were never really any further than a mile away from land, I had a wet suit on can't remember about Micah but I don't remember him complaining about the cold at all (was just me as I feel the cold generally).
Sure there is lessons to be learned and even to this day I don't regret the trip...
In my life I've always been someone to take a risk in all aspects of life, be it career, sports, financially and in hind sight I wouldn't be the person I am today if I hadn't done so...
I touch upon at the end of my quarter life crisis video...
ruclips.net/video/TkbQlTip7Pc/видео.html
And sure one day my luck might run out, I could slip in the shower, take a wrong turn down an alley or eat some bad chicken or maybe get lost at sea on a sea kayak...
But life shouldn't be worrying about how you're going to go, that's inevitable.
This isn't me trying to justify my stupidity and again I've made many silly decisions in life including this adventure but hey life would be a lot less exciting without them .
Cheers
Ryan
@@johngarry1238 Hey John, I thought I'd make a video on why I took some risks in life... Maybe might make you appreciate my mind set when making this video
ruclips.net/video/xjWACh-GMYE/видео.html