I love this so very much. So awesome! Will be visiting Maine for the first time in my life arriving October 21st and CANNOT wait to sea kayak and will be renting sea kayaks. What kind of kayak do you have, comfort level etc, everything you love about it. Any cons of kayak you have? What leg cover (pants) do you recommend? Feet cover? Yes...I am a Floridian, have lived in very cold places like Northern Idaho...so cold will not be bothersome for me.
@@cathywilliams3414 Glad to hear you enjoyed it and thanks for reaching out! As for sea kayaks: I paddle the Tsunami 175 (17.5 ft long) and it is the only “real” sea kayak I have paddled. It weighs around 60lbs, and it can carry a mother load of gear. I like the comfortable seat, rudder, and seaworthiness when loaded down with cargo. Cons… it’s heavy, and long. Not the most maneuverable and loading is difficult. If you’re just going on a day trip or paddling as a beginner I think you’d fair much better with something like a tsunami 145 (14.5ft) I’m sure the rental company will have something like this and point you in the right direction. As far as the clothing: October is fairly cold in Maine so use caution. Sea temp may be in the 50s and air temp could be just as low on a cloudy cool day. If you plan on doing open sea kayaking consider a full drysuit. If you plan on staying in more protected waters consider a dry top, or at least some extra layers and never wear cotton! Wool or polyester only. I’m sure the rental company would point you in the right direction as well especially if you do a tour of some sort. But I’d recommend doing some research on safety on your own either way. I’m actually originally a Floridian and I’ve done pretty well haha. Lmk if you have any other questions!
@@lcweinstock Everything got a little scarier in the dark haha. But given that I am also worried about being run over in the day, maybe having a light on deck that other boats can see would make it even safer at night? I hadn’t seen a boat for a while though. Although it’s a little ridiculous, I tend to get even more worried that someone WILL see me and say what the hell is that idiot doing out here
Looks fabulous. And hope to get down to Maine for some kayaking or my own. Question for you if that’s ok - what chart/guide book are you using it looks really good 👍
@@michaeloliver1038 No problem! It is the Maine Island Trail Association Guidebook. The guidebook is mailed to you when you sign up for a membership. It is an excellent resource
Interesting video! Look forward to more episodes. A few nerd questions to fill in gaps: what kayak? (Tsunami?). And also how do you take 3 gallons of water. I saw one water bag in the video on deck. Finally, do you always use the paddle leash? Thanks in advance!
@@SeaKayakingAfter50 Hey! Not bad questions at all. I paddle the tsunami 175. Heavy and long, but holds a ton of cargo. As for the water, I have one gallon on deck, and two gallon jugs (just plastic jugs) stowed down low in the cockpit directly behind my seat. Additionally I stow a Nalgene there and I mix a few Gatorade bottles in with my food bags. As for the paddle leash, yes I always use it. Not totally necessary but another safety precaution for doing these types of trips alone. It doesn’t annoy me too badly anymore.
@@MadYakker Cool thanks. I always take a leash but I rarely have it connected to the paddle. I have it for emergencies and mostly to attach my kayak. In my experience a leash will get in the way when doing certain paddle strokes (bow rudder or rolling as examples) apart from getting on my nerves. So the sooner you stop using it the better (in my humble opinion...) even if you have it attached on deck. You can always re-attach if necessary in conditions or when you stop for lunch... Another curiosity: the way you lift your kayak with your arms stretched up (versus the traditional carry on the shoulder)... any story behind that? Good on you for having the arm power :-)....but protect your back for when you get to my age (50+). Not a criticism...just curiosity. I teach a lot of beginner paddlers and I emphasize protecting the back when lifting to carry a lot. Even when they are physically capable... Look forward to more of your episodes! I will share the link in my "Great Lakes Kayaker" group. They will love it!
@@SeaKayakingAfter50 Thanks for the advice! I’m completely self taught so a lot of things I do… I just do lol. I whitewater kayak as well, and I never use a leash there because I don’t want to get tangled up rolling. But at sea I do a lot less maneuvering and it is nice when I put the paddle down to pull something out of the day hatch or eat lunch like you said. As for the overhead carry method, I can explain haha. Since I do almost everything Solo, I need to get it on and off my roof rack solo as well. So I probably started out lifting it above my head to do that, and then realized it’s actually much more comfortable than shoulder carry. Weighing just under 70lbs bareboat the cockpit digs into my shoulder and side, swinging around on a shoulder carry. While it might seem like it just looks cool, I actually feel much more comfortable carrying on uneven terrain / long distances over my head! Thank you for commenting and sharing your input, I appreciate it.
@@MadYakker Forgot to mention...I put the magic sponge on my shoulder when I carry my heavier kayak....that takes away the digging in and any pain.... protect your back (and given your videos will be seen by many....monkey see, monkey do.... 🙂... others might imitate you and not be as athletic). I know I would have tried to imitate you when I was starting... (no offense meant on the monkey terminology)
Dunno how the laws are there but here in oregon it's 20 ft past high waterline you can count this as part of the river or lake or ocean. You can camp anywhere in this zone or fish.
@@starsoldier3643Thats interesting. I’m not sure about around here, seems like every island is either completely private or completely free to camp on (With some exceptions like areas closed for nature preservation. The one I ended up crashing on was uninhabited and actually had a couple old tent platforms on it, so I wonder.
@@MadYakker yup, that's the problem with islands ppl can buy them and put them off limits. The ones here where I live are so overgrown you cannot even walk on them and yes we have private islands here too. I live on the snake River here in Ontario oregon. I run a sit on top yak. But hey ots always good to be nice to your neighbors and not camp next to their house. One time I was hitchhiking and it got dark. So I couldn't see well found a spot to camp. Turns out I was in some farmers field and cows were coming up sniffing me. I didn't put up my tent just my sleeping bag lol.
Awesome trip! Big fan of your content as a fellow tsunami owner. Have you ever had any instruction or training on your paddling stroke? I can't help but notice in your video that you don't do much torso movement in your stroke. Seems like you power push and pull with your arms. Obviously you do great as you've covered great distance over days in your kayak. Do your arms get sore or fatigued on these trips?
Hi there, thanks! No, I’m pretty much self taught which might explain bad form. But I do tend to lean back when filming myself in order to get a better shot of myself and my environment, which makes it look odd sometimes. However I do it works for me, I rarely get sore, usually from being dehydrated I think.
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Like hearing how you are processing and making decisions as you assess the conditions. Great video!
I try to keep it real! The camera is basically my best friend out there. Thank you.
What a great adventure - thanks for sharing! Sub'd.
@@jchambers1191 Thank you, I’ll keep them coming
I love this so very much. So awesome! Will be visiting Maine for the first time in my life arriving October 21st and CANNOT wait to sea kayak and will be renting sea kayaks. What kind of kayak do you have, comfort level etc, everything you love about it. Any cons of kayak you have? What leg cover (pants) do you recommend? Feet cover? Yes...I am a Floridian, have lived in very cold places like Northern Idaho...so cold will not be bothersome for me.
@@cathywilliams3414 Glad to hear you enjoyed it and thanks for reaching out!
As for sea kayaks: I paddle the Tsunami 175 (17.5 ft long) and it is the only “real” sea kayak I have paddled. It weighs around 60lbs, and it can carry a mother load of gear. I like the comfortable seat, rudder, and seaworthiness when loaded down with cargo.
Cons… it’s heavy, and long. Not the most maneuverable and loading is difficult.
If you’re just going on a day trip or paddling as a beginner I think you’d fair much better with something like a tsunami 145 (14.5ft)
I’m sure the rental company will have something like this and point you in the right direction.
As far as the clothing: October is fairly cold in Maine so use caution. Sea temp may be in the 50s and air temp could be just as low on a cloudy cool day. If you plan on doing open sea kayaking consider a full drysuit. If you plan on staying in more protected waters consider a dry top, or at least some extra layers and never wear cotton! Wool or polyester only.
I’m sure the rental company would point you in the right direction as well especially if you do a tour of some sort. But I’d recommend doing some research on safety on your own either way.
I’m actually originally a Floridian and I’ve done pretty well haha.
Lmk if you have any other questions!
Kayaker from NH here, good stuff!
When it got dark, did you have fears about other boats? I would be terrified!
@@lcweinstock Everything got a little scarier in the dark haha. But given that I am also worried about being run over in the day, maybe having a light on deck that other boats can see would make it even safer at night? I hadn’t seen a boat for a while though. Although it’s a little ridiculous, I tend to get even more worried that someone WILL see me and say what the hell is that idiot doing out here
Looks fabulous. And hope to get down to Maine for some kayaking or my own. Question for you if that’s ok - what chart/guide book are you using it looks really good 👍
@@michaeloliver1038 No problem! It is the Maine Island Trail Association Guidebook. The guidebook is mailed to you when you sign up for a membership. It is an excellent resource
@@MadYakker wicked thx
Interesting video! Look forward to more episodes. A few nerd questions to fill in gaps: what kayak? (Tsunami?). And also how do you take 3 gallons of water. I saw one water bag in the video on deck. Finally, do you always use the paddle leash? Thanks in advance!
@@SeaKayakingAfter50 Hey! Not bad questions at all. I paddle the tsunami 175. Heavy and long, but holds a ton of cargo. As for the water, I have one gallon on deck, and two gallon jugs (just plastic jugs) stowed down low in the cockpit directly behind my seat. Additionally I stow a Nalgene there and I mix a few Gatorade bottles in with my food bags. As for the paddle leash, yes I always use it. Not totally necessary but another safety precaution for doing these types of trips alone. It doesn’t annoy me too badly anymore.
@@MadYakker Cool thanks. I always take a leash but I rarely have it connected to the paddle. I have it for emergencies and mostly to attach my kayak. In my experience a leash will get in the way when doing certain paddle strokes (bow rudder or rolling as examples) apart from getting on my nerves. So the sooner you stop using it the better (in my humble opinion...) even if you have it attached on deck. You can always re-attach if necessary in conditions or when you stop for lunch...
Another curiosity: the way you lift your kayak with your arms stretched up (versus the traditional carry on the shoulder)... any story behind that? Good on you for having the arm power :-)....but protect your back for when you get to my age (50+). Not a criticism...just curiosity. I teach a lot of beginner paddlers and I emphasize protecting the back when lifting to carry a lot. Even when they are physically capable... Look forward to more of your episodes! I will share the link in my "Great Lakes Kayaker" group. They will love it!
@@SeaKayakingAfter50 Thanks for the advice! I’m completely self taught so a lot of things I do… I just do lol. I whitewater kayak as well, and I never use a leash there because I don’t want to get tangled up rolling. But at sea I do a lot less maneuvering and it is nice when I put the paddle down to pull something out of the day hatch or eat lunch like you said. As for the overhead carry method, I can explain haha. Since I do almost everything Solo, I need to get it on and off my roof rack solo as well. So I probably started out lifting it above my head to do that, and then realized it’s actually much more comfortable than shoulder carry. Weighing just under 70lbs bareboat the cockpit digs into my shoulder and side, swinging around on a shoulder carry. While it might seem like it just looks cool, I actually feel much more comfortable carrying on uneven terrain / long distances over my head! Thank you for commenting and sharing your input, I appreciate it.
@@MadYakker Forgot to mention...I put the magic sponge on my shoulder when I carry my heavier kayak....that takes away the digging in and any pain.... protect your back (and given your videos will be seen by many....monkey see, monkey do.... 🙂... others might imitate you and not be as athletic). I know I would have tried to imitate you when I was starting... (no offense meant on the monkey terminology)
@@SeaKayakingAfter50 Good idea with the sponge!
Dunno how the laws are there but here in oregon it's 20 ft past high waterline you can count this as part of the river or lake or ocean. You can camp anywhere in this zone or fish.
@@starsoldier3643Thats interesting. I’m not sure about around here, seems like every island is either completely private or completely free to camp on (With some exceptions like areas closed for nature preservation. The one I ended up crashing on was uninhabited and actually had a couple old tent platforms on it, so I wonder.
@@MadYakker yup, that's the problem with islands ppl can buy them and put them off limits. The ones here where I live are so overgrown you cannot even walk on them and yes we have private islands here too. I live on the snake River here in Ontario oregon. I run a sit on top yak. But hey ots always good to be nice to your neighbors and not camp next to their house. One time I was hitchhiking and it got dark. So I couldn't see well found a spot to camp. Turns out I was in some farmers field and cows were coming up sniffing me. I didn't put up my tent just my sleeping bag lol.
@@starsoldier3643 Hahaha that’s hilarious you woke up with cows. Nice. Snake River is pretty big for white water right?
@@MadYakker yes, I could throw a rock from my front door and hit the water of the snake river.
Awesome trip! Big fan of your content as a fellow tsunami owner. Have you ever had any instruction or training on your paddling stroke? I can't help but notice in your video that you don't do much torso movement in your stroke. Seems like you power push and pull with your arms. Obviously you do great as you've covered great distance over days in your kayak. Do your arms get sore or fatigued on these trips?
Hi there, thanks! No, I’m pretty much self taught which might explain bad form. But I do tend to lean back when filming myself in order to get a better shot of myself and my environment, which makes it look odd sometimes. However I do it works for me, I rarely get sore, usually from being dehydrated I think.
@MadYakker as long as it works for you, is all that matters. Judging by the miles you put in, I'd say it works well.