Surfing Skeleton Bay ALONE (2021) + Saving Seals from Strangling

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  • Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
  • (PART 1 of 2) Koa Smith travels to Skeleton bay on a secret swell that leaves him and @Captain Potter able to surf it all to themselves. Join them as they surf empty waves, and then head to meet up with @Ocean Conservation Namibia to save some seals from strangulation by way of ocean plastic and commercial fishing lines.
    #surf #skeletonbay #koasmith
    Subscribe to follow the journey and watch more of Koa and the teams epic adventures!
    If you want to help Naude and his crew save more seals lives, click this link: www.ocnamibia....
    Filmed by:
    Michael Veltman - / shmikesss​​
    Nick Sokoloff - / shotby_nick
    Benoit Lalande - / benn
    Edited by:
    Nick Sokoloff - / shotby_nick
    Cover Art by
    Ryan Hill - www.instagram....
    Special thanks to:
    Ocean Conservation Namibia
    Paul Lombard & The Lombard Family
    Naude Dryer
    Follow the Smith brothers on Instagram:
    Koa Smith - / koasmith
    Alex Smith - / alexsmith_​​
    Travis Smith - / triggtrav​​​​
    Smith Brothers IG - / smithbrosha. .
    Music:
    1AM OMW - Ballpoint
    First Of Five - Roral Ceef
    Daggkapa - Strom
    Lifestyler - Gerhard Feng
    Octagonic - Luwaks
    Moonbeam - Ran the Man
    Moonbeam - Ran the Man
    Shared Hallucinations - Craft Case
    Stop Chasing Me
    Slammed Shut - Craft Case
    ES_Storm Chaser.wav
    Crazy Good - Jesse Lawrence
    Lush Dreams - The New Fools

Комментарии • 228

  • @OceanConservationNamibia
    @OceanConservationNamibia 3 года назад +364

    Thank you for helping us raise awareness!

    • @tiagoT_
      @tiagoT_ 3 года назад +7

      thank you so much for saving the seals!

    • @alexwoolford_surf
      @alexwoolford_surf 3 года назад +4

      Yeah man thanks to you and your company!

    • @Douglas.Hendrikz
      @Douglas.Hendrikz 3 года назад +5

      +1000000000000 - Thanks Koa for highlighting the OCN work.

    • @hokozebren
      @hokozebren 3 года назад +1

      I thank you guys for everything you do

    • @stevemoyse6454
      @stevemoyse6454 3 года назад +1

      Awesome work guys👏👏👏👌

  • @AlexBoultz
    @AlexBoultz 3 года назад +97

    I know Koa will never see this but He's a complete Inspiration and Legend in the surfing World🤩

  • @Hginc7
    @Hginc7 3 года назад +22

    It’s really special what you share on this channel, it’s so much more than just entertainment. Reminding us there is goodness in people. 🤙🏽 Thank you for giving us a glimpse into your world, it’s beautiful.

  • @korinnaaring9862
    @korinnaaring9862 3 года назад +66

    We where just chilling at donkey bay just wanting to see the insane waves and we where like "if we see any surfers where lucky" and then koa shows up

  • @ArdyAryan
    @ArdyAryan 3 года назад +9

    Loved that you saved those seals, Much respect!

  • @jotstar16
    @jotstar16 3 года назад +3

    So much respect to all of you rescuing and helping the seals🙏 🖤🖤Awesome too see good humans out there! The world needs more heroes like that!🙏🙏

  • @EdwinLap
    @EdwinLap 3 года назад +10

    That fishing line problem is nuts. So stoked to see those seals freed from that shit.

  • @tiaanmoggee6786
    @tiaanmoggee6786 3 года назад +3

    Koa dude you are such a character ! Watching your reactions when catch the seals was priceless!

  • @jaydubya3698
    @jaydubya3698 3 года назад +4

    Now THAT was a video with double the goodness...unbelieveable lefts in a faraway place and seals getting nylon line relief. Wow...made my day!!!!!

  • @roosdad1
    @roosdad1 3 года назад +3

    These guys make every one of my days. Go Naude, Antoine, Denzel, Wally, and the rest of the crew.....

  • @MalcolmBlakeSeeAndHear
    @MalcolmBlakeSeeAndHear 3 года назад +2

    "Have fun hey, no broken bones please." Such a sweet auntie :)
    ...a guy i surf with got bliksemed by the donkey a few weeks ago and caught two black eyes and a broken wrist.

  • @chasewebster8454
    @chasewebster8454 3 года назад +6

    Helping the wildlife was so rad best thing I've seen on a RUclips channel in a long time I'm stoked to see you guys out there and raising awareness!! Good people deserve good waves like that!!

  • @oscark9551
    @oscark9551 3 года назад +4

    It’s heart breaking to see animals suffering needlessly as a result of careless human behaviour. The saddest part is that it wouldn’t take a lot to change this carelessness with education and policy. Great to see your using your forum to raise awareness. Big thanks from QLD Australia

  • @User27425
    @User27425 3 года назад +3

    Guys, what are you doing is amazing! The Earth tells you, "Thank you!"

  • @calmersoundwaves8381
    @calmersoundwaves8381 3 года назад

    Not only are guys just pure vibes but the soundtracks you always use are the best out of all the surf vlogs 🙏

  • @underthesun9654
    @underthesun9654 3 года назад +1

    Nuamib has been a hero of mine for awhile now! Breaks my heart to know that is going down on this planet as we affect all the wildlife in so many ways. Hero status. Keep it up .
    The Donkey is the best wave on the planet.

  • @kingcharlessapproval8778
    @kingcharlessapproval8778 3 года назад +1

    Looks like that 2nd big seal wanted to say thank you🙏 ..before running off. Good on yas mates

  • @Who.is.Clinton
    @Who.is.Clinton 3 года назад +2

    Helping those seals bro, so special and heartwarming to see, thanks.

  • @edbergman2351
    @edbergman2351 3 года назад +10

    Excellent waves, surfing n story… watching you and those other guys helping the seals was top shelf, Bro! Great job to you all💪💪💪

  • @TheHannes
    @TheHannes 3 года назад +4

    Love how you have shown so much of what is beautiful in Africa instead of all the bad the media so often shows. Caught some mind barrels there.

  • @topazkelly9484
    @topazkelly9484 3 года назад +4

    Keep using your channel to spread awareness and build momentum towards keeping our world safe...in whatever ways we can!! Thanks Smith Brothers!

  • @ukiop268
    @ukiop268 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for helping those poor seals 🦭

  • @johnnyheidi2839
    @johnnyheidi2839 3 года назад +1

    Its emotional watching this , fantastic awareness, sadly not enough people realise what’s happening to the oceans .

  • @Ian_EL
    @Ian_EL 3 года назад +1

    The Smith Brothers are definitely the best surfing RUclips channel. They always go out of their way to raise awareness for ocean-related issues. Meanwhile, the majority of other surfing channels do everything they can to sell us their clothing or softtop surfboards to profit off their viewers. I'm not saying that selling product is bad, but surfing RUclipsrs should use their channels to promote positive changes to the planet as well....Great job Smith Brothers!!

  • @wakeupthebear
    @wakeupthebear 3 года назад +1

    Good karma level meter at full!
    The seal rescue was so inspiring.
    Thank you so much for your service to the earth!

  • @ppg4667
    @ppg4667 3 года назад

    You guys are doing God's work with those seals. Massive Respect Koa and Crew 👊👊👊👊👊👊

  • @MrGarthHardin
    @MrGarthHardin 3 года назад +2

    From Hood River, Oregon .. mahalos to da max for your dedication and inspiration of taking a surf vid platform and utilizing it for such a good purpose. Spread da aloha !! Much mahalo Koa and crew for exemplifying awareness to issues of real importance ! Born n raised .. Castle Memorial Hospital .. Kawainui !! Hawaii Nei No Ka Oi !!

  • @realsurfboy8631
    @realsurfboy8631 3 года назад

    Good surfer, good human
    Almost cried watching those Animals fellas running free

  • @justchirpin3080
    @justchirpin3080 3 года назад +3

    You are quickly becoming my favourite surfer man!!! I have always watched JOB, but I seem to be looking forward to yours more lately!

    • @Jesterian
      @Jesterian 3 года назад +3

      Koa puts a lot more time into making a great finished product whereas JOB just pumps out video after video which kind of blend together over time. All of Koa's videos feel unique. I skim JOB's videos but I watch these end to end.

    • @jeanholt9633
      @jeanholt9633 3 года назад +1

      It also feels like JOB is now more of a marketing/selling machine. KOA is producing really good material

    • @sferguson1130
      @sferguson1130 3 года назад

      Although similar in pushing positive vibes, Taking care of our oceans, being kind to people, and having fun in the water, I think their brand models differ. They’re both incredible, for the same reasons, and for different reasons. I’ve been connecting more with Koa’s vlogs lately, but I’m also super grateful that they’re both pushing a positive message. They both seem to be living their best life, and both bring different entertainment value to the community. Cheers!

    • @justchirpin3080
      @justchirpin3080 3 года назад

      @@jeanholt9633 you are right for sure. Hopefully Jamie gets back to the goods when the winter swell comes back.

  • @djizzah
    @djizzah 3 года назад +3

    that was next level positive energy helping the seals, good one!!

  • @AtortAerials
    @AtortAerials 3 года назад

    Seal fishing line freeing MASSIVE thumbs up!!!!!!! Thank you.

  • @pumpupthevolume4775
    @pumpupthevolume4775 3 года назад

    Thank you for highlighting Ocean Conservation Nambia. They are heros.

  • @shanelennon6304
    @shanelennon6304 3 года назад +3

    Literally counting down🤙🤙

    • @shanelennon6304
      @shanelennon6304 3 года назад

      I check out Ireland Koa you would love it🤙🤙

  • @SEAHawaii
    @SEAHawaii 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for helping to save those seals’ lives and for raising awareness of the human-made threats they face! 🦭❤️

  • @ajj4483
    @ajj4483 3 года назад +1

    Bless you for doing the seal saving work Koa, awesome and so uplifting to see a pro surfer not just talkin' the talk but actually putting goodness into action. Aloha :)

  • @richlowe5082
    @richlowe5082 3 года назад +1

    Keep doing what your doing Koa. The message is amazing, the awareness being raised to a global audience is so strong. So stoked your got rewarded in the barrel.

  • @chrisculley3756
    @chrisculley3756 3 года назад

    I didn't think there was any freaking way you'd make that tube at around 5:35 5:40 ish.. But as great as that was to watch. What was cooler to watch was you guys helping them damn seals out..

  • @antonstub8057
    @antonstub8057 3 года назад +1

    I love techno in your vids, bro. Good stuff.
    Town had noice waves last week btw.

  • @bardownhockey3205
    @bardownhockey3205 3 года назад +8

    This is going to be so good

  • @finzfan47
    @finzfan47 Год назад

    This is one of the best videos posted by a surfer I have ever seen. I started watching all your stuff and keep it up! Love your attitude. Love how you guys travel and your routine.

  • @Tonyfc3c
    @Tonyfc3c 3 года назад

    That dude helping the seals... is the definition of GOD SENT... 🙏🏼

  • @sferguson1130
    @sferguson1130 3 года назад

    My opinion ( that no one asked for lol ) to the comments I regularly see about Koa’s & JOB’s channels. Although similar in pushing positive vibes, taking care of our oceans, being kind to people, and having fun in the water, I think their brand models differ. They’re both incredible, for the same reasons, and for different reasons. I’ve been connecting more with Koa’s vlogs lately, but I’m also super grateful that they’re both pushing a positive message. They both seem to be living their best life, and both bring different entertainment value to the community. Cheers!

  • @planetclay
    @planetclay 3 года назад

    the surfing, in and of itself, was outstanding but what you guys do for these splendid creatures....just amazing> two thumbs up!!!

  • @surferstepper
    @surferstepper 3 года назад

    Sending love and respect for all involved in freeing those beautiful creatures of the torture they were suffering!!!
    You're the Men!!!
    Legends!!!

  • @HOLZMANTV
    @HOLZMANTV 3 года назад +1

    GREAT JOB KOA!

  • @ianmoone316
    @ianmoone316 3 года назад

    God bless you Koa and the others. SET THE FREE!

  • @josephsorento1541
    @josephsorento1541 3 года назад +1

    Awesome video! Great surfing but the saving the seals from the fishing line was the absolute BEST!!! That was so cool and so GOOD on so many levels!!!!

  • @stevecole2616
    @stevecole2616 3 года назад

    I'm happy that your living the dream and able to share it with the rest of us.

  • @gapnfap9223
    @gapnfap9223 3 года назад

    Awesome vid, need more people like the team you helped.
    World needs people who care for the ocean and its creatures. 🤙🏻
    Preserve and share.

  • @surfsquatch5
    @surfsquatch5 3 года назад

    I commend you guys for helping those seals. You boys got some good karma coming back to you for this.

  • @elicollins9149
    @elicollins9149 3 года назад +1

    thank you for saving all these seals

  • @TheSoleDweller
    @TheSoleDweller 3 года назад

    I am actually a seal from Skeleton Bay and I am grateful those men saved my life. Thank you guys for being there for me !

  • @williamlowe7718
    @williamlowe7718 3 года назад

    Skeleton Bay looks like your home break the way you surf it! And doing the kickass conservation!!!
    That's some life you got Koa, and you're killing it!!!

  • @saulgins
    @saulgins 2 года назад +1

    Hey Koa, I’m glad you enjoyed our flight, great to have you onboard. Amazing footage keep it up.

  • @thecritterbros8635
    @thecritterbros8635 3 года назад +1

    This is the video I have been waiting for. I love your content, favourite youtuber

  • @stonedsurfing6466
    @stonedsurfing6466 3 года назад

    Love watching skeleton bay being surfed

  • @hbspecial
    @hbspecial 3 года назад

    Beautiful work those guys are doing to save the seals. Moves me deeply.

  • @charlydebortoli7420
    @charlydebortoli7420 3 года назад +1

    That photo that you made at the skeleton bay was ❤my best friend

  • @grantpaul1832
    @grantpaul1832 3 года назад +2

    Cant Wait

  • @bonefishboards
    @bonefishboards 3 года назад

    Hear, hear. Well done with the seals.

  • @charlvanderwalt9775
    @charlvanderwalt9775 3 года назад

    Thanks you guys, keep up the good work. And keep on slaying waves 🌊🌊🔥🔥

  • @planetoflovetv
    @planetoflovetv 2 года назад

    Beautiful job. Thank you for saving the robes! Much love from Germany 🤍✨

  • @theweddingdjs8737
    @theweddingdjs8737 3 года назад

    I really enjoy your clips, thank you for sharing the good vibes!

  • @jkmurphy3
    @jkmurphy3 3 года назад +1

    Thats a really cool thing you do there. Big props

  • @TheArts19
    @TheArts19 3 года назад

    You guys are gnarly most people can't even put down their cell phones! Good looks!

  • @alexwoolford_surf
    @alexwoolford_surf 3 года назад +1

    Lets gooo your back at skelly bay!!!!

  • @indosurftours
    @indosurftours 3 года назад

    Winning👍👍 this will go viral!! You guys are legends!

  • @matthewdavis1752
    @matthewdavis1752 3 года назад

    surfing sick waves and saving seals, heck yeah!

  • @petewl2532
    @petewl2532 3 года назад

    'that guy was gnarly.....-__-........still is gnarly' hahaha

  • @goofsaddggkle7351
    @goofsaddggkle7351 3 года назад +1

    So good - so happy you did that for the seals!!!!

  • @suziseha369
    @suziseha369 3 года назад

    You guys are the best. Please let us know before you come to Namibia!!!!

  • @mikekevinmortl5617
    @mikekevinmortl5617 3 года назад +1

    Such an amazing video, LOVE Namibia and so many great memories from that place

  • @stefancronje6202
    @stefancronje6202 2 года назад

    Great work guys .. love the surfing and looking after nature ….

  • @rogerallan9114
    @rogerallan9114 3 года назад +1

    Respect for the seals bro 🤙🔥

  • @jksinorbit
    @jksinorbit 3 года назад

    Not sure i could deal with the heavy Jaws music at that spot. DU...DUNT, Du dunt, duduntduduntduduntdudunt !

  • @heidigoff2663
    @heidigoff2663 3 года назад +1

    This is so Rad!!

  • @UMEK12
    @UMEK12 3 года назад +1

    Always a great soundtrack 👌 Great surfing experience 🤙

  • @SteneArtStudios
    @SteneArtStudios 3 года назад

    So sick Koa!! Ultimate surf trip! Skeleton Bay, then off to save some seals. Definitely adding this to my dream surf trip list.

  • @CJ_102
    @CJ_102 3 года назад

    Thank you for being the change you want to see mate. Its such a positive thing

  • @6bt_str864
    @6bt_str864 3 года назад

    Beautiful! I'd love to make the stay and assist for those dogs of the ⛵ sea phenomenal work y'all.

  • @talanmoult1873
    @talanmoult1873 3 года назад

    Cutting the line off seals
    You guys are all legends!!

  • @nelsonhardyhotmail
    @nelsonhardyhotmail 3 года назад

    Inspirational work Koa. Those seals don't know their luck when the OCN roll up. Very enjoyable VLOG .

  • @andrebotha662
    @andrebotha662 3 года назад +1

    Bru the seal saving is epic to watch! Respect as always!

  • @1flat5th
    @1flat5th 3 года назад

    thank you!!! Good work!!! Glad you got waves!

  • @monicacampbell4600
    @monicacampbell4600 3 года назад

    And so goes a beautiful deed in a weary world... Crazy awesome cool. Sweet left, too!!!!

  • @greenroomtuk
    @greenroomtuk 3 года назад

    I liked this before the ad was finished just by the title! dope Vid!

  • @stevegreusome9961
    @stevegreusome9961 3 года назад

    Super cool to help out some local fauna from past incursions.

  • @Garrattwayne
    @Garrattwayne 3 года назад

    Bless you saving them seals. They are real men

  • @songswithcam669
    @songswithcam669 3 года назад

    these boys is ins it to wins it, well done lads!

  • @puppylinuxer
    @puppylinuxer 3 года назад

    Subtitle - Africa (Undisclosed location)
    Koa - We're going to Skeleton Bay
    lol

  • @karltaylor2857
    @karltaylor2857 3 года назад

    Thanks guys. Great work.

  • @timbaxter5669
    @timbaxter5669 3 года назад

    Donated! Thanks Koa for bring this to peoples attention

  • @rogerdat7807
    @rogerdat7807 3 года назад +1

    EPIC SEAL SAVES!

  • @bradleysmith3791
    @bradleysmith3791 3 года назад

    Sound Tracks in the Video are on Point!

  • @jaechoe
    @jaechoe 3 года назад

    Koa the seal saver, you the man!!!!

  • @RaulEdu33
    @RaulEdu33 3 года назад

    Surfing the world and saving baby seals! Epic life! 💯🥇🏄

  • @Kevin-qm9qi
    @Kevin-qm9qi 3 года назад

    Guys you are the best, love what you are doing

  • @benlittlechilds1192
    @benlittlechilds1192 3 года назад

    Best vlog in a loooong time!

  • @dougwalmer8620
    @dougwalmer8620 3 года назад

    RESPECT- You guys are awesome!!!

  • @kakedon6476
    @kakedon6476 3 года назад +1

    Koa you should come to a place called st francis where bruces bueties is and a break called hullets and it is pumping yesterday me and my friend were getting barrels after barrels it is so fun.