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.
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.
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.
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)!
Hey Steve, nice video, although I would dial the music back a little - just my opinion. When you were sitting in those slots, did you find it hard to talk over the silence or was it more a case of trying NOT to talk too much in order to be in the moment? Just curious. What words would I use to describe the feeling of kayaking? I have no words for it! As for what aspects make a sea kayak, I might only add the ability to attach a spray skirt.
Hi Robert. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I appreciate the feedback. To your question, slots like those feel special and a bit magical, almost sacred spaces. Maybe I’m being a little more internal and silent to honor the awe of those spaces. …something like that. And, love your thought on describing kayaking and the need to be able to connect a skirt.
Steve, I get what you are saying about the slots. Years ago, I found a particularly deep one along the MA coastline - kind of rare - and the swell was perfect level of movement but manageable. My wife nicknamed it “Rob’s Happy Place” and we continue to know it by that name to this day.
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!
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…
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.
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?
@@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 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!
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!
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.
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.
A great video Steve. Your love of sea kayaking is really inspirational and it’s just wonderful to drift along with you.
Thanks for watching and joining the adventure!
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.
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.
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)!
Keep those dreams alive!
Hey Steve, nice video, although I would dial the music back a little - just my opinion. When you were sitting in those slots, did you find it hard to talk over the silence or was it more a case of trying NOT to talk too much in order to be in the moment? Just curious.
What words would I use to describe the feeling of kayaking? I have no words for it!
As for what aspects make a sea kayak, I might only add the ability to attach a spray skirt.
Hi Robert. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I appreciate the feedback. To your question, slots like those feel special and a bit magical, almost sacred spaces. Maybe I’m being a little more internal and silent to honor the awe of those spaces. …something like that. And, love your thought on describing kayaking and the need to be able to connect a skirt.
Steve, I get what you are saying about the slots. Years ago, I found a particularly deep one along the MA coastline - kind of rare - and the swell was perfect level of movement but manageable. My wife nicknamed it “Rob’s Happy Place” and we continue to know it by that name to this day.
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!
lol, just read it’s the Explorer. Hope you get in some great paddles this summer!
Hey there! Thanks for reaching out. How was the Sea of Cortez? That sounds amazing. What NDK are you considering?
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…
Oh, I love this imagery!!! Thanks for taking time from the dishes to sharing this.
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.
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?
@@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!
Nice! Have fun!
How did you rotate the camera angles from front to back in your elevated stern shots?
Hello! I use a 360° camera on my back deck. I can reframe the shot in the editing process.
@@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!
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!