Toka-a-papa Reef in challenging conditions the Voyage 2020-11-27 | Music "Sommarfågel" and "tornado" by WintergatanOn 21.11.2020, a group of four paddlers including myself had a short day trip out to Tokapapa reef and back, with the intention of stretching our limits and imporoving our paddling skills in challenging conditions. Said conditions were wind gusts of over 20 knots, and swells of 1.5m at times. The boat is a QK tasman express, Kevlar layup, with a carbon fibre wing paddle with crank shaft, and filmed on two different GoPro Hero 4 cameras.
High tide VS low tide at Mosquito bay, Abel Tasman the Voyage 2023-05-25 | Filmed in Feb 2023, I was fortunate enough to arrive at Mosquito around peak high tide, allowing me to not only land my kayak directly at the campsite, but also to explore the inlet behind the campsite, and walk up it several hours later to see it at low tide.
Natural water slides and destroyed bridges : Cleopatras pool and the Torrent river. the Voyage 2023-05-10 | In this video, we have a short day trip from Anchorage campsite, across Torrent Bay, and walk up the Torrent river to Cleopatra's pool, with it's naturally formed waterslide. On the way out, we see a destroyed bridge, and track walkers wading across the river.
Mosquito bay tide fall and sunset timelapse the Voyage 2023-05-02 | Music is Sommarfågel by WintergatanFilmed early 2023 at Mosquito bay in Abel Tasman national park, watch Mosquito Bay's huge tide range in action, followed by a beautiful sunset.
Down the Camelot to Rum river, the long version. the Voyage 2022-08-09 | I wanted to show everyone one of the highlights of our trip as it happened, as we paddle down the beautiful Camelot river, while I tell you about our trip so far, and a bit about our boats and equipment. With some lovely music, obviously. This is bit of an experiment to see how well a longer video like this will do, so I hope you like it. In this video, we paddle from around 3 KM up the Camelot river, along the Hall arm of Bradshaw sound, to Rum river, a distance of 17.1 KMFilmed Sun 27 mar 2022
Camelot to Rum river, Kayaking Doubtful sound day 7 the Voyage 2022-08-09 | In this video, we paddle from around 3 KM up the Camelot river, along the Hall arm of Bradshaw sound, to Rum river, a distance of 17.1 KMFilmed Sun 27 mar 2022
Sunset paddle, Secretary island to Camelot river. Kayaking Doubtful sound days 5 and 6 the Voyage 2022-07-29 | Filmed Mar 24 and 25, paddling distances 8.3 KM and 31 KM. We enjoy a rest day on Secretary island, followed by a leisurely evening paddle, then the next day, paddle from Secretary island to the top of the Camelot river
Seaward side of Secretary island, Kayaking Doubtful sound day 4 the Voyage 2022-07-22 | In this video, we paddle from Deas cove, back to Gut hut on Secretary island. Starting at 7:15 am, 33.9km of paddling, 7h 36m on the water in total.
Secretary island to Deas cove, Kayaking Doubtful sound day 3. the Voyage 2022-07-15 | In this video, we paddle from Gut hut on Secretary island to Deas cove hut, in Deas cove, Thompson / Te Awa - o Tu sound.I'm releasing one video per week until the end of this series, so subscribe to be notified as soon as that happens.Distance paddled 19.1 KM, filmed mar 22, 2022
Deep Cove to Gut hut, Secretary island. Kayaking Doubtful sound day 2 the Voyage 2022-07-08 | In this video, we paddle from Deep Cove to Gut hut on Secretary island, stopping on the way to explore a number of bays, inlets, and rivers. The wind picks up on the final leg of our journey, leading to some challeging paddling conditions.I'm releasing one video per week until the end of this series, subscribe to be notified as soon as the video releases. Filmed Mon 21 march 2022Distance paddled 31.7 KM
Crossing lake Manapouri, Kayaking Doubtful sound day 1. the Voyage 2022-07-02 | In this video, we paddle across Lake Manapouri, and meet up with a truck that will take us across Wilmot pass to Doubtful sound. there are five paddlers in our group, all very experienced sea kayakers, paddling either QK Tasman express or Southern Skua boats, and all fitted with sails. We are also carrying all the gear we need to be self sufficient for two weeks, including camping and cooking equipment, and all our food.Filmed Sun 20 Mar, 2022, distance paddled 29.9 KM I plan to release one video a week until the end of this series, so subscribe to get notified as soon as the next one releases.
Rock gardening, caves, and passages at Stony Bay, Coromandel. the Voyage 2022-05-27 | Starting from Stony Bay, Coromandel peninsula, NZ, we paddle south and explore the many features of this remote coastline.
Nailed by a blowhole the Voyage 2022-05-23 | Filmed near Stony Bay, Coromandel peninsula, I get a little too close to a horizontal blowhole, and get nailed.
Sea caves, archways and tunnels on a Kapiti circumnavigation the Voyage 2022-05-18 | Filmed 24 jan 2022, we complete a circumnavigation of Kapiti in rare calm seas, enabling us to explore into the caves and other features on Kapiti's western side.
Waves breaking over into Castlepoint lagoon the Voyage 2022-05-02 | Filmed 4th Jan 2022, at Castlepoint in Deliverance cove, this video shows ocean swells breaking over the rock wall, and into the lagoon.
Seal colony at Castle Point the Voyage 2021-12-28 | Filmed Sun 21 nov 2021, Myself and two fellow paddlers paddled from Deliverance Cove, also known as The Gap, north around Castle Rock, past the seal colony on the shore, and to the next bay.
Cannibal cove to Tory channel the Voyage 2021-11-29 | Filmed sat Oct 23 2021, a group of four paddlers paddle from Cannibal Cove campsite in Queen Charlotte sound, down the Cook Strait, and into Tory channel. A shortcut through the rocks outside Tory proves to be more difficult than anticipated, leading to a few challenging moments for the group.see the paddle on Strava here.strava.com/routes/2889826671273202506
Stages of a Petone offshore wind. the Voyage 2021-10-16 | Filmed Saturday Oct 2, 20201, this video shows a trip around Matiu Somes island, in an offshore wind. Note how calm the water is as we leave and arrive on shore, compared to the conditions during the crossing to and from the island. This is a potentially dangerous situation, which has caught out paddlers and caused rescue operations to be launched many times before.
Kapowairua (Spirits Bay) sunset time lapse the Voyage 2021-10-01 | filmed at Kapowairua (Spirits Bay) Campsite, early Feb 2021
Tapotupotu sunset time lapse the Voyage 2021-10-01 | Filmed at Tapotupotu Campsite, near Cape Reinga, early Feb 2021.
Hole in the rock, Cape Brett, and Deep Water Cove. the Voyage 2021-09-14 | Filmed 7 Feb 2021, we paddle from Urapukapuka island to Cape Brett, through the famous Hole in the Rock, and land at Deep Water Cove for lunch.
towing a kayak full of camping gear. the Voyage 2021-09-06 | filmed 6th of feb 2021, crossing from Kaingahoa marae on the mainland to Urapukapuka island, I tow my Eco Bezhig over behind me, in order to carry all my stuff. the paddle was just under 3KM one way, and I paddled at around 4.5 km/h most of the way across.the boat was heavily loaded, with a large tent typically used for camping with a vehicle, a Queen size air mattress, and a chilly bin stuffed into the cockpit, and ten days worth of canned food, alcohol, and other luxuries in the other hatches, as well as some other gear from other members of the group.
Hairy moment in a sea cave the Voyage 2021-08-27 | on the inland side of Kapiti, me and a paddle buddy have an exciting moment in a sea cave.
Sea caves and rock gardening at Kapiti island the Voyage 2021-08-27 | Filmed 31.7.2021, I explore a number of sea caves, and look around the rocks of the inland side of Kapiti island, at the southern end of the island. Conditions were ideal, with great weather and reasonable sea conditions. paddling a QK Tasman express, with a crank shaft wing paddle, filmed with two GoPro Hero 4 cameras, one facing forwards, and one facing back.
A brief look at Kapitis tidal currents. the Voyage 2021-08-27 | In this video, I take a brief look at Kapiti island's tidal currents, and show you the effect they have as they flow past Airplane island. Understanding these currents is vital for a trip across to the island, and I strongly recommend consulting the relevant marine chart for the area, I used NZ46, although NZ4631 has much finer detail. these currents do not coincide with high and low tide, and slack water is not at peak tide, this has caught out many paddlers.
Long version - Kayaking the Whanganui - Downes hut to Whanganui the Voyage 2021-06-28 | This is the highlights of a day on the Whanaganui river, paddling from Downe's hut to the Whanganui top 10 holiday park44.47 KM paddled, moving average 7.8 km/h, top speed 16.3 km/h234.35 KM over the whole trip.
Kayaking the Whanganui - Downes hut to Whanganui the Voyage 2021-06-24 | This is the highlights of a day on the Whanaganui river, paddling from Downe's hut to the Whanganui top 10 holiday park44.47 KM paddled, moving average 7.8 km/h, top speed 16.3 km/h234.35 KM over the whole trip.
Kayaking the Whanganui - Ngaporo to Downes hut the Voyage 2021-06-19 | Kayaking from Ngaporo campsite to Downes hut, on the Whanganui river. 50.44 KM paddled moving average 7.3 km/h, max speed 18.8 km/h.There was not much current on the lower half of the paddle, so this was the longest day on the water by a long way. The boat is a QK tasman express, filmed with a Gopro hero 4 camera.
Kayaking the Whanganui - Mangapapa to Mangawaiiti the Voyage 2021-06-12 | Starting at Mangapapa, and ending at Mangawaiiti campsites, with a jaunt up one of the tributaries, this is the highlights of a day on the Whanganui river. Boat is a QK Tasman Express, and filmed on GoPro Hero 4 cameras.
Kayaking the Whanganui - Mangawaiiti to Ngaporo the Voyage 2021-06-12 | Paddling from Mangawaiiti campsite to Ngaporo campste, on the Whanganui river.
Kayaking the Whanganui - Poukaria to Mangapapa the Voyage 2021-06-10 | Kayaking between Poukaria and Mangapapa campsites on the Whanganui river, we paddle up tributaries, see a waterfall, a wrecked canoe stuck on a tree, and experience some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. The boat is a QK Tasman Express, carbon fiber wing paddle, and filmed on GoPro hero 4 cameras.
Kayaking the Whanganui - Taumaranui to Poukaria the Voyage 2021-06-09 | Filmed 25/12/2020 (Christmas day), this video shows us launching at Taumaranui, from Taumaranui canoe hire, and paddling to Poukaria campsite. This is the start of a six day trip that ended at the Top 10 holiday park in Whanganui.The boat is a QK tasman express, carbon fiber wing paddle, and filmed on GoPro hero 4 cameras.
Rescues and rolls at Toka-a-Papa reef, Jan 2021 the Voyage 2021-01-22 | Music "Provence" by Wintergatan build tracks see the reef in less hospitable conditions here: youtu.be/snaJzoI4l50Filmed Saturday 16th Jan 2021Don't forget to subscribe to the channel to be notified of future videos automatically.an outing of the Wellington SKISL group, sea kayakers inspired to stretch limits, a group of us went out and practiced rescues and recoveries, as well as enjoyed a paddle to the reef and back. also a four person synchronised (more or less) roll. The boat is a QK Taman express, and filmed with a GoPro Hero 4.
Overnight on Matiu Somes island, Jan 2020 the Voyage 2021-01-20 | filmed 9.1.2020, members of the Wellington Sea Kayak Network paddled over to Somes island, and stayed the night at education house. on the way over, we explored the back of the island in rare calm conditions, played in caves, then walked around the island in the evening. Boat is a QK Tasman Express, and filmed on GoPro Hero 4 cameras. Don't forget to subscribe to the channel and click the bell icon to be notified when a new video is released.Canon in D Major by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100301Artist: http://incompetech.com
Somes island time lapse. 1min = 2hr the Voyage 2021-01-10 | filmed 9.1.2020, with a Gopro Hero 4 on a clockwork base that will rotate the camera 360deg in an hour, and then stop. Filmed at the gun emplacements at the top of Somes island.
Circumnavigation of Somes, Dec 2020 the Voyage 2020-12-20 | Music "Paradis" byWintergatan original musicFilmed 12.12.2020, this was a circumnavigation of Somes island by myself and Peter fuller. Maitu Somes island is in the middle of Wellington harbour, and has a long history as a Quarantine facility for both humans and livestock, a WW2 internment camp and Degaussing station, and is now a wildlife sanctuary. we had excellent weather for this, with a crosswind going across, and a tailwind coming back. the boat is a QK tasman express, with a custom made 1sq m sail, and filmed on two different GoPro cameras.
A day trip around Mana island (nov 2020) the Voyage 2020-12-03 | Music "Sandviken Stradivarius" by Wintergatan build tracks.Filmed 28.11.2020, this was a day trip around Mana island, off the coast of Titahi Bay in the Wellington region. Better weather than predicted, with just some small swells at launch to contend with. the boat is a QK Tasman express, filmed on two Gopro Hero 4 cameras.
Blumine island abandoned military camp the Voyage 2020-11-22 | filmed 24.10.2020, on Blumine island.This is what remains of a military camp on Blumine island, in Queen Charlotte sound. it was built during ww2, as part of an emplacement to guard Queen Charlotte sound from enemy ships, giving us and our allies a safe harbor. there are also installations on Arapawa island of the same design, as part of the same network.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/marlborough/places/blumine-island-scenic-reserveMusic : Confliction & Catharsis - Asher Fulero Nocturne - Asher Fulero
A brief look at Blumines WW2 gun emplacements the Voyage 2020-11-21 | While camped on the island during a paddling trip, I took the time to have a look at Blumine's gun emplacements, built during the second world war to shelter Queen Charlotte sound from enemy ships. these emplacements are part of a network that protected the sound, providing a safe harbour for our allies to anchor
Paddling with dolphins in Queen Charlotte sound the Voyage 2020-11-21 | filmed 25/10/2020on our way from Ratimera back to picton, in addition to the usual stunning scenery to be found in the Sounds, we came across a dolphin pod, who swam with our group for a considerable length of time.Boat is a QK Tasman Expess, Kevlar/cabon fibre lyup, carbon fibre wing padle with crank shaft, sail is a 1 sq m custom made kayak sail, filmed on a Go Pro Hero 4 on a Railblaza camera arm.Music used:Pendulum Waltz by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Artist: http://audionautix.comTemptation March by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Artist: http://audionautix.comMorning Stroll - Josh Kirsch_Media Right ProductionsBach Cello Suite No. 1, G Major, Prelude - Cooper Cannell
Dolphins and sea caves at Tory Heads the Voyage 2020-11-20 | filmed 24.10.2020, in the vicinity of Tory channel entrance.After staying the night at Arapawa Homestead, we took the opportunity to explore the area around Tory entrance, an area that is often difficult to reach, and seldom seen from the water, apart from what can be glimpsed from the ferry. we saw caves big enough to paddle through, a dolphin pod, and some beautiful lanscapes.Boat is a QK Tasman Expess, Kevlar/cabon fibre lyup, carbon fibre wing padle with crank shaft, sail is a 1 sq m custom made kayak sail, filmed on a Go Pro Hero 4 on a Railblaza camera arm.Music accreditationMidday Dance by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100160Artist: http://incompetech.comThe Big Decision by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Artist: http://audionautix.comTriumphant Return by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Artist: http://audionautix.comTuba Waddle by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Artist: http://audionautix.com
Kayaking from Ratimera to Tory channel entrance. the Voyage 2020-11-10 | Filmed Friday 23 October, a paddle from Ratimera bay to Tory channel entrance, to stay at Arapawa homestead. stopping at Perano whaling station, and a few other rest stops.Boat is a QK Tasman Expess, Kevlar/cabon fibre lyup, carbon fibre wing padle with crank shaft, sail is a 1 sq m custom made kayak sail, filmed on a Go Pro Hero 4 on a Railblaza camera arm.
Kayaking from Picton to Ratimera bay the Voyage 2020-11-08 | Filmed Thursday 22 october 2020, a paddle from Picton to Ratimera bay campsite, in the Marlborough sounds. Boat is a QK Tasman Expess, Kevlar/cabon fibre lyup, carbon fibre wing padle with crank shaft, sail is a 1 sq m custom made kayak sail, filmed on a Go Pro Hero 4 on a Railblaza camera arm.
paddling with dolphins at Tory heads the Voyage 2020-10-31 | filmed sat 24 october 2020. we paddled out of Tory heads to check out some sea caves in the area, and saw this pod of dolphins just outside the heads, to the south of the channel entrance.Boat is a QK Tasman Express, Kevlar/carbon fiber layup, carbon fiber wing paddle with crank shaft, filmed on a Go Pro Hero 4 on a Railblaza camera arm. filmed with two different GoPro hero 4 cameras
Adjusting the pedals in my new boat. (Tahe Wind 585) the Voyage 2020-09-13 | In addition to having little effect on the direction of the boat, the SmartTrack rudder system proves to be bloody useless in another way too, having to crawl into the boat to reach the screws to adjust the angle of the pedals.I'm going to replace the whole rudder and pedal system eventually, as the whole system is just flimsy as hell, a baffling design choice in an otherwise impressive boat.
Sculling roll - a new approach to rolling. the Voyage 2020-08-29 | After breaking my mast trying to roll with my sail up, I decided to try a new approach to try and bring the boat up slower, a sculling roll.I think it turned out well.The boat is an Eskimo Salto, Double Dutch Euro blade paddle, and a crank shaft wing paddle.Filmed with a Gopro Hero 4 on a Railblaza camera arm, see the installation process of the starport here. youtu.be/6rjmm3_-AHo
First try rolling with a sail the Voyage 2020-08-17 | My first ever attempt at rolling with a sail. One failed attempt, one successful, one successful, but under dubious circumstances.Overall, not a bad start. apart from the mast, of course. Boat is a QK Tasman Expess, Kevlar/cabon fibre lyup, carbon fibre wing padle with crank shaft, sail is a 1 sq m custom made kayak sail, filmed on a Go Pro Hero 4 on a Railblaza camera arm.
Eight rolls the Voyage 2020-08-13 | Playing around in the pool at our latest rolling session.The boat is a kevlar/carbon fibre Tasman Express, from QK, paddle is a carbon fibre wing paddle with a crank shaft, and the camera is a Go Pro Hero 4, on a Railblaza camera arm.
Downwind run along Kapiti coast, paddling and sailing the Voyage 2020-08-11 | This is from my trip from Peka Peka to Pukerua bay on 09.08.2020, running downwind wth a following sea, just north of Paraparumu. top speed on this trip was 18.5 KM/h, this would have been getting close to that. Boat is a QK Tasman Expess, Kevlar/cabon fibre lyup, carbon fibre wing padle with crank shaft, sail is a 1 sq m custom made kayak sail, filmed on a Go Pro Hero 4 on a Railblaza camera arm.
Surf launch from Peka Peka beach the Voyage 2020-08-11 | This was a one way trip from Peka Peka beach to Pukerua bay, just under 30KM in distance. the waves forecast were 0.6m swell, but were definitely bigger by te time they arrived on shore. I had a few splashes to the face on my way out, while my paddle buddy got tipped and had to try again. The boat is a kevlar/carbon fibre Tasman Express, from QK, paddle is a carbon fibre wing paddle with a crank shaft, and the camera is a Go Pro Hero 4, on a Railblaza camera arm. filmed 09.08.2020
