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Robert Kaminski
United States
Registrace 16. 12. 2006
This channel has videos of my flatwater and mildwater kayaking adventures, mostly in Southwestern Pennsylvania, with a few side trips included. I'm nearly 70 years old, and enjoying retired life kayaking, bicycling, hiking, and taking naps. Our three cats allow my wife and I to share their house with them.
2027-08-16 Shakedown Cruise On the Kiski
This video describes my afternoon outing on the Kiskiminetas River in Southwestern Pennsylvania between Vandergrift and Hyde Park, where I try out some new equipment in a boat I don’t use very often, all in preparation for using that boat a few weeks from now on a three-day fishing trip on the Upper Delaware River.
thruhikers CZcams channel
www.youtube.com/@reneeandtim
I am not sponsored by any manufacturer, nor have received gifts or products for review. Not all equipment listed was used on every trip. Most of these items are available from Amazon or directly from the manufacturer.
BOAT/ACCESSORIES
Kayak: Eddyline Sitka LT
Paddle: Gearlab Outdoors Ipik
Trailer: Malone Ecolight, home made PCV bunks
Trailer Straps: Better Boat Ratchet Straps (Amazon)
Paddle Tether: MOOCY (Amazon)
Chair: OneTigris Promenade Camping Chair 02
Bilge Pump: NRS
Skirt: Current Designs Spray Tray
Storage Bag: Watertrace Snorkeling Bag (Amazon)
SAFETY
PFD: NRS Odyssey (discontinued)
Emergency Beacon: Artex Personal Locator Beacon
Knife: NRS Co-Pilot
Road iD emergency information bracelet
Car Key / Remote Holder: DRIPAC Waterproof Key Fob Pouch (Amazon)
Eyeglass Retainer: ONLYONE Eyeglass Strap (Amazon)
Sunscreen: CeraVe 50 Mineral Sunscreen
Lip Balm: Badger 15
Insect Repellants: Sawyer SP657, SP5442, SP562
Take along common sense, restraint, and situational awareness. Don’t risk injury or worse just to get a picture or video. Look behind, up, down, and all around you before you become fixated capturing a scene with your camera. Don’t step backward without looking first, you might fall off a ledge, into a hole, or into car traffic. Common sense also prevents you from ruining someone else’s experience, stay out of their photographs, or their observing and appreciating a natural scene. Be courteous and respectful of others, you don’t own the outdoors or public places, nor have an exclusive license to be in that location, be quiet around others, and leave your boom box at home.
CLOTHING
Shorts: Speedo, knee length board shorts
Pants: Fjallraven Vidda Pro
Shirts: NRS Guide Shirt, plus other various inexpensive sun shirts from Amazon
Drysuit: PKEDW (Amazon)
Socks/Base Layers: Minus 33 merino wool products
Boots: NRS Boundary Boots
Gloves: LERWAY Cycling Gloves (Amazon)
Shoes: Astral Brewer 2.0
Hat: Sunday Afternoons Ultra-Adventure
CAMERA/VIDEO EQUIPMENT
GoPro 9, GoPro 11
Yi 4K+60fps Action Camera
iPhone 13
GoPro The Remote
GoPro Media Mod
GoPro Max Lens Mod
RØDE Wireless GO wireless microphone system
RØDE Lavalier GO microphone
RØDE PodMic microphone
Tripod: GoPro 3-Way
Suction Mount: Various inexpensive ones from Amazon
Pelican M60 Micro Case
NUOSWEK High Volume Kitchen Timer
YakAttack Articulating Camera Mount
RAM Tough-Pole 24" Action Camera Mount with Single Pipe & Track Base
ABFOCE Waterproof Portable Charger 10000mAh Power Bank
imuto Waterproof Power Bank 20000mAh
POST-PRODUCTION
Focusrite Scarlett Solo audio interface
Rode PodMic
Sony MDR7506 Headphones
Movavi Video Suite software
SNACKS/HYDRATION
Probar Bolt Energy Chews
Larabar Chocolate Chip Brownie, Gluten Free Vegan Fruit & Nut Bar
ZonePerfect Protein Bars, Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk
Camelbak Snobowl hydration pack (discontinued)
Skratch Labs Hydration Powder/Sport Drink Mix, Lemon + Lime flavor
GU Liquid Energy, Coffee flavor
GU Roctane Ultra Endurance Protein Recovery Drink Mix, Chocolate Smoothie flavor
None of the content of this video was generated, improved, or suggested by artificial intelligence.
The contents of this video are the expression of the creator's thoughts, opinions, photographs, videos, and present recollections recreated from memory of experiences over time, and do not necessarily reflect those of CZcams or any other parties associated with its publication. The author and publisher make no representations or warranties about the accuracy or completeness of the information, and assume no liability for any loss or damage caused by the use of the information contained in this video. The contents of this video are for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be interpreted as professional advice. It is highly recommended that professional training be taken before and professional guides be used while pursuing any watersports or other activity portrayed in this video. The viewer should not consider this video anything other than a work of entertainment. The author and publisher are not responsible for any actions taken as a result of watching this video. Please use caution and seek professional advice before acting on any information contained in this video.
thruhikers CZcams channel
www.youtube.com/@reneeandtim
I am not sponsored by any manufacturer, nor have received gifts or products for review. Not all equipment listed was used on every trip. Most of these items are available from Amazon or directly from the manufacturer.
BOAT/ACCESSORIES
Kayak: Eddyline Sitka LT
Paddle: Gearlab Outdoors Ipik
Trailer: Malone Ecolight, home made PCV bunks
Trailer Straps: Better Boat Ratchet Straps (Amazon)
Paddle Tether: MOOCY (Amazon)
Chair: OneTigris Promenade Camping Chair 02
Bilge Pump: NRS
Skirt: Current Designs Spray Tray
Storage Bag: Watertrace Snorkeling Bag (Amazon)
SAFETY
PFD: NRS Odyssey (discontinued)
Emergency Beacon: Artex Personal Locator Beacon
Knife: NRS Co-Pilot
Road iD emergency information bracelet
Car Key / Remote Holder: DRIPAC Waterproof Key Fob Pouch (Amazon)
Eyeglass Retainer: ONLYONE Eyeglass Strap (Amazon)
Sunscreen: CeraVe 50 Mineral Sunscreen
Lip Balm: Badger 15
Insect Repellants: Sawyer SP657, SP5442, SP562
Take along common sense, restraint, and situational awareness. Don’t risk injury or worse just to get a picture or video. Look behind, up, down, and all around you before you become fixated capturing a scene with your camera. Don’t step backward without looking first, you might fall off a ledge, into a hole, or into car traffic. Common sense also prevents you from ruining someone else’s experience, stay out of their photographs, or their observing and appreciating a natural scene. Be courteous and respectful of others, you don’t own the outdoors or public places, nor have an exclusive license to be in that location, be quiet around others, and leave your boom box at home.
CLOTHING
Shorts: Speedo, knee length board shorts
Pants: Fjallraven Vidda Pro
Shirts: NRS Guide Shirt, plus other various inexpensive sun shirts from Amazon
Drysuit: PKEDW (Amazon)
Socks/Base Layers: Minus 33 merino wool products
Boots: NRS Boundary Boots
Gloves: LERWAY Cycling Gloves (Amazon)
Shoes: Astral Brewer 2.0
Hat: Sunday Afternoons Ultra-Adventure
CAMERA/VIDEO EQUIPMENT
GoPro 9, GoPro 11
Yi 4K+60fps Action Camera
iPhone 13
GoPro The Remote
GoPro Media Mod
GoPro Max Lens Mod
RØDE Wireless GO wireless microphone system
RØDE Lavalier GO microphone
RØDE PodMic microphone
Tripod: GoPro 3-Way
Suction Mount: Various inexpensive ones from Amazon
Pelican M60 Micro Case
NUOSWEK High Volume Kitchen Timer
YakAttack Articulating Camera Mount
RAM Tough-Pole 24" Action Camera Mount with Single Pipe & Track Base
ABFOCE Waterproof Portable Charger 10000mAh Power Bank
imuto Waterproof Power Bank 20000mAh
POST-PRODUCTION
Focusrite Scarlett Solo audio interface
Rode PodMic
Sony MDR7506 Headphones
Movavi Video Suite software
SNACKS/HYDRATION
Probar Bolt Energy Chews
Larabar Chocolate Chip Brownie, Gluten Free Vegan Fruit & Nut Bar
ZonePerfect Protein Bars, Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk
Camelbak Snobowl hydration pack (discontinued)
Skratch Labs Hydration Powder/Sport Drink Mix, Lemon + Lime flavor
GU Liquid Energy, Coffee flavor
GU Roctane Ultra Endurance Protein Recovery Drink Mix, Chocolate Smoothie flavor
None of the content of this video was generated, improved, or suggested by artificial intelligence.
The contents of this video are the expression of the creator's thoughts, opinions, photographs, videos, and present recollections recreated from memory of experiences over time, and do not necessarily reflect those of CZcams or any other parties associated with its publication. The author and publisher make no representations or warranties about the accuracy or completeness of the information, and assume no liability for any loss or damage caused by the use of the information contained in this video. The contents of this video are for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be interpreted as professional advice. It is highly recommended that professional training be taken before and professional guides be used while pursuing any watersports or other activity portrayed in this video. The viewer should not consider this video anything other than a work of entertainment. The author and publisher are not responsible for any actions taken as a result of watching this video. Please use caution and seek professional advice before acting on any information contained in this video.
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2024-08-05 A Tale of Two Bridges
zhlédnutí 33Před 14 dny
This video describes my afternoon outing on Conemaugh River Lake, a 640 acre man-made flood control reservoir located thirty miles east of downtown Pittsburgh in Southwestern Pennsylvania. I visit two century-old stone arch bridges that used to carry Pennsylvania Railroad trains before the construction of the Conemaugh Dam. Bret Friedman’s, Adventure Otaku CZcams channel www.youtube.com/@Advent...
2024-07-28 How Do You Get To Carnegie Hall?
zhlédnutí 19Před 21 dnem
This video describes my afternoon outing on Loyalhanna Lake, a 400 acre manmade flood control reservoir located thirty miles east of downtown Pittsburgh in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Today’s visit was dedicated to practicing getting in and out of the kayak, edging, and turning in the shallow water by the shore, with just a bit of paddling thrown in. Bret Friedman’s, Adventure Otaku CZcams chann...
2024-07-21 Paddling In The Moment
zhlédnutí 81Před měsícem
This video describes my afternoon outing on Loyalhanna Lake, a 400 acre manmade flood control reservoir located thirty miles east of downtown Pittsburgh in Southwestern Pennsylvania. A month and a half ago I had paddled on Loyalhanna Lake from the Bush Recreation Area upstream to the Mannitto Access Area, a one-way distance of about three and a half miles. My goal for today was to paddle the up...
2024-07-05 Personal Best - Kiski
zhlédnutí 144Před měsícem
Today’s trip is on the Kiskiminetas River in Western Pennsylvania beginning at Roaring Run and ending at Hyde Park, a distance of nine miles, a new personal best distance I have ever paddled with my new Eddyline Sitka Lt. I hope sometime later this summer or fall, to take an one-night paddling camping trip on the upper Allegheny river. This would mean a downstream paddle of 8 or 9 miles, then c...
2024-06-28 Not So Frisky Kiski - Kiskiminetas River Kayaking
zhlédnutí 78Před měsícem
The Kiskiminetas River in Western Pennsylvania begins at Saltsburg, and enters the Allegheny River across from Freeport. The water level of the Kiski is almost entirely controlled by how much water the US Army Corps of Engineers release from the Conemaugh and Loyalhanna flood control reservoirs. There hasn’t been excess rain in the area for the past month, and the Corps is letting go a pretty s...
2024-06-09 Dead End Debacle - Kayaking at Crooked Creek Lake
zhlédnutí 100Před 2 měsíci
Flatwater kayaking on Crooked Creek Lake, one of 16 flood damage reduction projects in the Pittsburgh District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Crooked Creek is located 30 miles northeast of Pittsburgh in Armstrong County, Southwestern Pennsylvania. Crooked Creek Dam is about 6 and 1/2 miles above the junction of the creek with the Allegheny River near Ford City, Pennsylvania, and provides fl...
2024-06-15 Shenango Paddle Fest
zhlédnutí 98Před 2 měsíci
The Shenango River Watchers hosted their 2024 Spring Paddle Fest on June the 15th. Winding through Northwestern Pennsylvania, The Shenango River connects Pymatuning and Shenango lakes with the Beaver River via 82 miles of scenic peaceful water, and was voted Pennsylvania’s River of the Year in 2021. Although a 14 and one half foot boat is a lot of boat for a small stream like the Shenango, I ha...
2024-06-04 Loyalhanna Leisure
zhlédnutí 48Před 2 měsíci
Flatwater kayaking on Loyalhanna Lake, one of 16 flood damage reduction projects in the Pittsburgh District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. The Loyalhanna Dam provides flood protection for the lower Loyalhanna Creek and Kiskiminetas River valleys as well as the lower Allegheny and upper Ohio Rivers. It was completed in 1951. The dam is located on Loyalhanna Creek, 4.5 miles above Saltsburg i...
2024-06-02 Closer To The Edge, Getting Comfortable With Being Tippy
zhlédnutí 125Před 2 měsíci
Practicing edging and turning an Eddyline Sitka LT kayak on the lake at Northmoreland County Park, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania I am not sponsored by any manufacturer, nor have received gifts or products for review. Not all equipment listed was used on every trip. Most of these items are available from Amazon or their manufacturer's website. BOAT/ACCESSORIES Kayak: Eddyline Sitka LT Paddle...
2024 05 21 Maiden Voyage
zhlédnutí 42Před 3 měsíci
First moving water trip with my new Eddyline Sitka LT kayak on the Kiskiminetas River North Vandergrift, PA to Leechburg 5/21/2024 I am not sponsored by any manufacturer, nor have received gifts or products for review. Not all equipment listed was used on every trip. Most of these items are available from Amazon or their manufacturer's website. BOAT/ACCESSORIES Kayak: Eddyline Sitka LT Paddle: ...
2024 03 05 Buffalo Creek Kayaking
zhlédnutí 51Před 5 měsíci
Flatwater kayaking on the Buffalo Creek at Freeport, Pennsylvania I am not sponsored by any manufacturer, nor have received gifts or products for review. Not all equipment listed was used on every trip. Most of these items are available from Amazon or their manufacturer's website. BOAT/ACCESSORIES Kayak: Eddyline Sitka LT Paddle: Gearlab Outdoors Ipik Trailer: Malone Ecolight, home made PCV bun...
2023 12 25 Christmas Kayaking
zhlédnutí 34Před 8 měsíci
Flatwater kayaking on the Kiskiminetas River at Hyde Park, Pennsylvania on Christmas Day 2023 I am not sponsored by any manufacturer, nor have received gifts or products for review. Not all equipment listed was used on every trip. Most of these items are available from Amazon or their manufacturer's website. BOAT/ACCESSORIES Kayak: Eddyline Sitka LT Paddle: Gearlab Outdoors Ipik Trailer: Malone...
2023 12 16 Kiskiminetas River Kayaking
zhlédnutí 44Před 8 měsíci
Flatwater kayaking on the Kiskiminetas River at Vandergrift, Pennsylvania I am not sponsored by any manufacturer, nor have received gifts or products for review. Not all equipment listed was used on every trip. Most of these items are available from Amazon or their manufacturer's website. BOAT/ACCESSORIES Kayak: Eddyline Sitka LT Paddle: Gearlab Outdoors Ipik Trailer: Malone Ecolight, home made...
Tom Hartman and Friends at Watkins Glen Vintage Grand Prix 2011
zhlédnutí 227Před 12 lety
Tom Hartman and Friends at Watkins Glen Vintage Grand Prix 2011 None of the content of this video was generated, improved, or suggested by artificial intelligence. The contents of this video are the expression of the creator's thoughts, opinions, photographs, videos, and present recollections recreated from memory of experiences over time, and do not necessarily reflect those of CZcams or any o...
I always find getting out of the kayak the hardest after a long paddle. Very nice demonstrations btw!
I'm curious as to why you use a spray skirt on a lake?
What I use is called a drip skirt, it keeps water drops from my paddle from falling into the cockpit and onto my shorts, and keeps the sun and insects off my legs. It also has elastic pockets on the top and underside which are extremely handy for temporarily storing food bars, camera remotes, pee cup, camera, and so much more. A drip skirt has no tunnel around your waist like a spray skirt does.
The most efficient way to turn a kayak is to put it up on edge, flat water or white water. The rim of the cockpit gets real close to the water with aggressive edging, or dips under if you lean too far. As I get more proficient in edging the boat, instead of an open drip skirt, I am starting to wear a full spray skirt which has a tunnel. I often practice edging in the shallow spots of lakes where the water is six inches deep or less, so I can push off the bottom with the paddle if I lean too far, keeping me from turning over.
Thanks for another great video, Robert. Looking forward to your camping trip 🙂
Thank you for sharing this beautiful video of our beloved Shenango River! We're so glad you enjoyed Paddle Fest, and hope you'll join us again for Fall Paddle Fest on September 28.
Really enjoyed you going through your gear. I was especially interested in seeing the camera set up. I’m also using the Gearlab Outdoors Ipik and I love it!
Yes totally agree that those Headwaters’s kayak videos are great instruction, I follow along with those and try to copy just like you are doing. I have found a few other good video resources too, check out the paddle stroke videos done by Tom Nickels, for example. There are many other helpful ones on YT for paddling the touring / sea kayaks, if one just takes the time to find them. Lots of folks don’t realize how much fun it is to have a longer kayak (at least 14 ft) that behaves like a touring kayak should, so you can get the most out of your time on the water - travel faster and further, see more, play more, etc. The Eddylines are great, so are Delta and the Dagger Stratos kayaks, to name a few. Thanks for reminding us to practice!
Quite an adventure! Do what you love.😊