Semi-adventurous, I think! At any point, I could walk in a direction and meet civilisation within 10 minutes MAX. But I'm planning a couple more ambitious trips in the near future!
You shouldn’t! First and last time I attempt this stunt - I’m lucky I was able to catch it on the way down 😱… There are a few “surf drones” that can splash down and take off again… I will only attempt it again if I can get my hands on one!
@@SimonSaysCanada Tell me about it man! I once tried to catch my drone on dry land, it was a bit windy, I missed it by an inch, and it crashed right away.
It got down to about 11 Celcius at the coldest point, but my gear is rated to minus 20 celcius, so I stayed warm and comfy, with a leg sticking out to avoid getting too hot. I’m pretty used to Canadian camping getting pretty cold at night.
I like your story and adventure. Love your friendly perspective. How is that paddle board that you have? Do you recommend that Blacken? Have you tried other boards?
I do recommend the Blackfin, with the caveat that it is as tough as it is heavy - or at least my 2018 model is. It can be hard work to manoeuvre it in and out of the water. I have tried many other boards - I like iRocker in general (makers of the blackfin) but I have my eyes on Red Paddle Co, who make arguably the best inflatable boards out there - but they are COSTLY.. One day - hopefully soon, I’ll upgrade to a newer Blackfin - and perhaps a Red Paddle Co!
@@SimonSaysCanada All humans should find ways to stay positive and 😊😊 as well as stay in peace for all generation to come..and stop climate change from deteriorating further too.
@@SimonSaysCanada It's errie at night in the dark .especially in the woods whereby u can't even see your five fingers..not even mentioning of the Grizzly..We dun stay in the forest in Singapore..we always stay at home at nite with our handphone on hand..etc as you are aware of.. 😅
There are a few rustic camping spots on Ubin that I really wanted to try, hear the jungle at night 😁 And I’m pretty far from grizzlies where I live. Need to travel a 1000 km out west to meet them!
Voici un autre type d’aventure (un peu plus exotique) en SUP: The mangroves of Pulau Ubin (featuring Alley Cat) | Simon Says ruclips.net/video/wvRQZJ9f8aQ/видео.html
Yeah, unfortunately had to go back. I’m still a little bit heartbroken about it.. I go into some details in this video: ruclips.net/video/ni1LO-lbjuc/видео.html
Best yet since Singapore! This was worth watching, for sure! You should however compare Canadian mosquitos to Singapore ones - let yourself be bitten and then report on how sore it was, how many bites per square centimeter. If you don't have any information from Singapore, maybe Alley Cat will do the testing there. That would be really useful traveler information! :-)
Oh that one is easy! Canadian mosquitoes are smaller, but much, much more aggressive. They have a short 1-month window each year in which to procreate, and there is nothing in place to control their proliferation, as they are an essential part of the ecosystems. SG mosquitoes are bigger, they sting harder, they leave bigger marks, and can carry Dengue and some other rarer pathogens - BUT because there is a lot of effort to combat their proliferation, I very rarely got bitten, even on Ubin or in the Sembawang mangroves - both places would be thick with those annoying beasties up in Canada, at least between mid-May and mid-June!
Now this is what I call a "Good Outing". Love the night sky. Here, you'll need to go to Malaysia to see the that beautiful starry sky. By the way, if you were to borrow the canoe/kayak, I might think you are one of the 1st Nation member; but the beard will give it away that you're not. Hehehe. Stay safe and have a great weekend.
@@SimonSaysCanada Let's put it this way: If you keep it, First Nation native you are not. If you clip, you look a bit like Vin Diesel (at a certain angle with the bold head), albeit previously I've said you look like Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson with the thick neckline. You decide. Hehehe.
That was fun to watch. I'm a city girl so all this is probably something I will only dream of doing but will never actually do it. Lucky I get to live your experience but I don't think I can sleep through in the woods. What if a bear decide to appear? How did you manage to sleep? ☺️ Oh, and that beard? I think most women won't dig it. Me included. I won't look at you when you drink soup or green curry for that matter. And why do you use a fork for rice or grains with gravy somemore? All wasted on your beard. 🤣 Still, I totally enjoy your overnight camp. You have a beautiful home and night sky. Thank you, Simon. 😊
Definately putting you in the NO collumn for the beard! Female mosquitoes didn't seem to mind, though - they wre all over me. And honestly, not having to shave while on a camping trips is marvelous as well. There were no bears in that area (I triple-checked!), only racoons. In bear country, you need a little more than a hammock to have a good night sleep :D Not sure why I brought a fork - I usually bring a long titanium spoon because it is more practical in most situations - or chopsticks, when cooking Laksa! Was surprised to see a fork in my bag - honest mistake. Thanks for always watching and commenting, beard or no beard!
@@SimonSaysCanada I'm sure the female mosquitoes are on the no list, bet none of them bite you where the beard is. I know I am right there 😃 In bear country, I think the beard comes in handy. Maybe more than just a beard. Lots of hair. Nah. Bring a gun. And don't thank me every time. I always enjoy watching your video, quirky sense of humour and talking silly with you. 🤣
I’m Canadian - we say “thank you” and “sorry” a lot. 😄 And the Quebec french part of me also give me a temper and a LOT of undescipherable swear words that I can say pretty much anywhere inthe world without anyone taking offense! If they only knew…….!
@@SimonSaysCanada you just opened a can of worms. I went to Google those indecipherable words and they are kind of cool. I may just add to my vocabulary. But I think ours are pretty indecipherable too. I'm sure you picked up some. 😊
Fun fact: S’poreans and french-Canadians use the word “lah” in pretty much identical contexts! I adapted to it with no effort 😎 We only spell it differently (là instead of lah) but it sounds exactly the same!
Great video! Shows a real simple opportunity for everyone to go outdoors and enjoy it!
Hell yeah! Camping is super fun, if you give it half a try.
Hammock 4 life 😁 iiii love it!
You’ll love my next review then! HAMMOCKS!!
A solid paddling adventure.
A fun one indeed!
Wow...very adventurous. I saw the sky filled with stars. So nice. Thanks, really enjoyed your video.
Semi-adventurous, I think! At any point, I could walk in a direction and meet civilisation within 10 minutes MAX. But I'm planning a couple more ambitious trips in the near future!
My favorite brooooo , Steve Irwin incarnate :) lov the beard...it's very Canadian
So I got a definitive NO vote, and now a YES vote. Still tied!
I like how real this is. He doesn't make anything out to be perfect, which I appreciate.
Well done! Something that I can only dream of doing in Singapore... I still dare not launch my drone on a SUP board in the middle of a river, haha!
You shouldn’t! First and last time I attempt this stunt - I’m lucky I was able to catch it on the way down 😱… There are a few “surf drones” that can splash down and take off again… I will only attempt it again if I can get my hands on one!
@@SimonSaysCanada Tell me about it man! I once tried to catch my drone on dry land, it was a bit windy, I missed it by an inch, and it crashed right away.
@@SimonSaysCanada By the way, how was it like sleeping in the woods in summer night? Was it hot/cooling at night?
It got down to about 11 Celcius at the coldest point, but my gear is rated to minus 20 celcius, so I stayed warm and comfy, with a leg sticking out to avoid getting too hot. I’m pretty used to Canadian camping getting pretty cold at night.
I loved that! Cheers buddy.
Thanks!!!
I like your story and adventure. Love your friendly perspective. How is that paddle board that you have? Do you recommend that Blacken? Have you tried other boards?
I do recommend the Blackfin, with the caveat that it is as tough as it is heavy - or at least my 2018 model is. It can be hard work to manoeuvre it in and out of the water.
I have tried many other boards - I like iRocker in general (makers of the blackfin) but I have my eyes on Red Paddle Co, who make arguably the best inflatable boards out there - but they are COSTLY..
One day - hopefully soon, I’ll upgrade to a newer Blackfin - and perhaps a Red Paddle Co!
Great video! Nicely put together and edited. Have subscribed 👍
Thanks! Hoping to do much more of these types of adventures in the near future!
Nice one , enjoyed the tone of delivary for the narration. Video qaulity and editoring was also very good. keep up the good work.
Thank you! And I enjoyed that dehydrated green curry more than I thought I would 😀
You sound JUST like AJ in Backstreet boys
I am AJ from the Backstreet Boys… Cosmetic surgery is a cruel mistress 😎
Nice! Such a variety of landscapes there. Very different from Pulau Ubin I'd say 😆
What's the fin for?
It’s for going in a straight line without spinning around with every stroke 🙂
This chaos World needs people like you, happy adventure brother!
Good thing I’m in it then 😎
I think I'd like to get one, now. Just need a way to transport it via motorcycle
A paddleboard? These are inflatable! They come with a backpack and everything.
LOL thanks!
Did you do Asian Squat when you poo poo in the wild?
Canadian squats, actually
More people here in these rivers...will be good and merrier..the vibrancy is there..at least for me..😍😍
Indeed. Everybody smiles!
@@SimonSaysCanada All humans should find ways to stay positive and 😊😊 as well as stay in peace for all generation to come..and stop climate change from deteriorating further too.
Great video dude, happy adventures!
Thanks Scott - it was a fun one!
Hope to join u for paddle in Singapore 💪
You’d have more luck joining up with Alley Cat! He’s always out there!
Nice!!Mentally not easy to stay in the woods solo ..eventhough its near to civilization..😁🤗😍😊👍
It’s not so hard out here in Canada; there is so much forest! 😎
@@SimonSaysCanada It's errie at night in the dark .especially in the woods whereby u can't even see your five fingers..not even mentioning of the Grizzly..We dun stay in the forest in Singapore..we always stay at home at nite with our handphone on hand..etc as you are aware of.. 😅
There are a few rustic camping spots on Ubin that I really wanted to try, hear the jungle at night 😁 And I’m pretty far from grizzlies where I live. Need to travel a 1000 km out west to meet them!
merci - très intéressant pour moi qui m'initie à cette activité nautique.
Voici un autre type d’aventure (un peu plus exotique) en SUP:
The mangroves of Pulau Ubin (featuring Alley Cat) | Simon Says
ruclips.net/video/wvRQZJ9f8aQ/видео.html
Great adventure! Amazing video! Love your style! 🤙🤙🤙
Thanks Dave! More adventure coming - if winter finally dies down… Couple months to go!
@@SimonSaysCanada can't wait! Me too! The imagination and possibilities are endless!
This is awesome!
You are awesome!
So Simon, you are no more in Caspian Singapore? You gone home back to Canada?
Yeah, unfortunately had to go back. I’m still a little bit heartbroken about it.. I go into some details in this video:
ruclips.net/video/ni1LO-lbjuc/видео.html
Aww so sad to hear abt this. Anyway enjoy homeland and you take care there. Keep on doing more those entertaining video 👍
You deserve more views!
I agree!
Nice one ,. 👍🏽
Fun one too!
More of such content whenever you have the time Simon! Loving it!
Cool! This is my favorite type of content to make!!
@@SimonSaysCanada do you watch adventure archives too? You can check them out! Love the great outdoors
I do follow a few outdoors people on RUclips - I’ll give Adventure Archived a look!
I came for the Singapore Vlogs but I'm glad I stayed! Keep it up man.
Thanks man! Always appreciated!
Nice video man . Really enjoy watching your adventure 💪
This one was fun to make! Thanks for the support!
Haha! You still have your CAAS sticker on your drone!
I figured I’d fool some Canadian authorities by leaving on a little longer 😅
Nice place 👍🏼nice video 👍🏼let us know what's the best place in Canada to camp or maybe hiking.
Oh boy - tall order! Canada is incredibly vast - much bigger than China or the USA… But I’ll keep exploring and show you as much as I can!
@@SimonSaysCanada nice! I'll back for the videos.
it's summer time. Huck Finn is calling....fall In in in in !!!!
As long as you don’t drop the finn!
Is emotionally sometimes for me to watch your nice effort vids..with your awesome narrative.thumbs up bro!!👍👍
😊 Thanks! I do sink quite a bit of time in each one, glad you notice!
@@SimonSaysCanada yup..not easy..appreciate your great efforts and time spend to make such 💪💪💪👍👍vids.👏👏👏😍😍😍
Best yet since Singapore! This was worth watching, for sure! You should however compare Canadian mosquitos to Singapore ones - let yourself be bitten and then report on how sore it was, how many bites per square centimeter. If you don't have any information from Singapore, maybe Alley Cat will do the testing there. That would be really useful traveler information! :-)
Oh that one is easy! Canadian mosquitoes are smaller, but much, much more aggressive. They have a short 1-month window each year in which to procreate, and there is nothing in place to control their proliferation, as they are an essential part of the ecosystems.
SG mosquitoes are bigger, they sting harder, they leave bigger marks, and can carry Dengue and some other rarer pathogens - BUT because there is a lot of effort to combat their proliferation, I very rarely got bitten, even on Ubin or in the Sembawang mangroves - both places would be thick with those annoying beasties up in Canada, at least between mid-May and mid-June!
@@SimonSaysCanada Ok, thanks, so now we know! Aggressive Canadians - didn't think they existed though...
It’s a total swarm for a few weeks, then they lay eggs in water pondes, lakes and rivers, spend winter there, and then emerge again next spring.
Now this is what I call a "Good Outing". Love the night sky. Here, you'll need to go to Malaysia to see the that beautiful starry sky.
By the way, if you were to borrow the canoe/kayak, I might think you are one of the 1st Nation member; but the beard will give it away that you're not. Hehehe.
Stay safe and have a great weekend.
The unpopular beard! 😛 Where do you fall on that topic - keep or clip?
@@SimonSaysCanada Let's put it this way: If you keep it, First Nation native you are not. If you clip, you look a bit like Vin Diesel (at a certain angle with the bold head), albeit previously I've said you look like Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson with the thick neckline. You decide. Hehehe.
I think the wife is going to have final say 😅
I got into SUP a couple years ago. I really want to do a multi Day paddle trip
Aiming for a 3-day adventure soon!
@@SimonSaysCanada look forward to seeing it
Awesome as usual. Loved it 👍
Cool! Was fun to do!
Oan yersrl big yin!
What’s “yin”? Educate me!
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This is actually one of your best videos by far! Super underrated!!! Keep up the good work! Love from SG
Thank you very much. I think I might do more solo adventures of this kind if people like it, they’re very fun to do!
That was fun to watch. I'm a city girl so all this is probably something I will only dream of doing but will never actually do it. Lucky I get to live your experience but I don't think I can sleep through in the woods. What if a bear decide to appear? How did you manage to sleep? ☺️
Oh, and that beard? I think most women won't dig it. Me included. I won't look at you when you drink soup or green curry for that matter. And why do you use a fork for rice or grains with gravy somemore? All wasted on your beard. 🤣
Still, I totally enjoy your overnight camp. You have a beautiful home and night sky. Thank you, Simon. 😊
Definately putting you in the NO collumn for the beard! Female mosquitoes didn't seem to mind, though - they wre all over me. And honestly, not having to shave while on a camping trips is marvelous as well.
There were no bears in that area (I triple-checked!), only racoons. In bear country, you need a little more than a hammock to have a good night sleep :D
Not sure why I brought a fork - I usually bring a long titanium spoon because it is more practical in most situations - or chopsticks, when cooking Laksa! Was surprised to see a fork in my bag - honest mistake.
Thanks for always watching and commenting, beard or no beard!
@@SimonSaysCanada I'm sure the female mosquitoes are on the no list, bet none of them bite you where the beard is. I know I am right there 😃
In bear country, I think the beard comes in handy. Maybe more than just a beard. Lots of hair. Nah. Bring a gun.
And don't thank me every time. I always enjoy watching your video, quirky sense of humour and talking silly with you. 🤣
I’m Canadian - we say “thank you” and “sorry” a lot. 😄 And the Quebec french part of me also give me a temper and a LOT of undescipherable swear words that I can say pretty much anywhere inthe world without anyone taking offense! If they only knew…….!
@@SimonSaysCanada you just opened a can of worms. I went to Google those indecipherable words and they are kind of cool. I may just add to my vocabulary. But I think ours are pretty indecipherable too. I'm sure you picked up some. 😊
Fun fact: S’poreans and french-Canadians use the word “lah” in pretty much identical contexts! I adapted to it with no effort 😎 We only spell it differently (là instead of lah) but it sounds exactly the same!