Forming a sea kayak expedition | Ep 1 - Bass by Kayak

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  • čas přidán 6. 03. 2017
  • Bass by Kayak follows Beau and a band of merry men across Australia's Bass Strait in a Sea Kayak. This famous body of water separates the Australian mainland and Tasmania. Episode One of Six is all about putting together the many moving parts of an expedition.
    For all the latest on tours, Patreon, books and other Beauisms - linktr.ee/beauisms
    This film is a six-part series following Beau’s sea kayak expedition across Australia’s Bass Strait.
    Episode 1: • Forming a sea kayak ex...
    Episode 2: • Challenges of Bass Str...
    Episode 3: • Island life in a sea k...
    Episode 4: • Kayaking into the nigh...
    Episode 5: • Crossing Bass Strait t...
    Episode 6: • The expedition wash up...
    WINNER of ‘Best Sea Kayaking Film’ - Reel Paddling Film Festival 2018
    WINNER of ‘Best Sea Kayak Film’ - Waterwalker Film Festival 2018
    Dan: / thenaturalscholar
    MUSIC by David Cuthbertson: theanimators.bandcamp.com
    Adventure Kayak Magazine: / adventurekayakmagazine
    Mirage Kayaks: www.mirageseakayaks.com.au
    Monash Outdoor Education: www.monash.edu/education/futu...

Komentáře • 225

  • @jasonscottarnold
    @jasonscottarnold Před 3 lety +139

    The world needs more guys like Beau. I want to be just like him. Especially his attitude towards life

    • @christianburnett4405
      @christianburnett4405 Před 3 lety +6

      I feel the same and the thing to think is what's stopping us

    • @stewartjmurray
      @stewartjmurray Před 2 lety +11

      Don’t be like him, be like you mate. You are you and that’s unique.

    • @chadberry3317
      @chadberry3317 Před 2 lety +4

      @@stewartjmurray love this reply brother. Be you, but at the same time make sure you’re exploring all of the beauty this world has to offer. Cheers

  • @SFTbeats
    @SFTbeats Před rokem +4

    That transition from the drone shot, to the railway track POV then to Beau was great.

  • @WooglesOutdoors
    @WooglesOutdoors Před 5 lety +218

    I died laughing when you said "A whole bunch of weirdos on this train but I've got a knife, and a gun on me." I'm just starting this series but I look forward to watching it! Great content, I subbed.

    • @BeauMiles
      @BeauMiles  Před 5 lety +18

      Thanks, Woogles. Cool name BTW. Goodone!

  • @adamf.4823
    @adamf.4823 Před 3 lety +24

    This guy is the personification of the saying "attitude is everything." He is indefatigable. We need more people like this in the world.

    • @nobody-fp5is
      @nobody-fp5is Před rokem

      Indefatigable,i guess i learned a new word.

  • @Thorny5718
    @Thorny5718 Před rokem +5

    Dan, “I’ve never seen a star fish before, being in Australia I don’t want to touch it, as it’ll probably kill me” 👍🏻😂 thing is mate, you’re a Brit, the UK has no end of star fishes too 😂

  • @robinvangroot
    @robinvangroot Před 3 lety +31

    "The nice part about training is when you can share it, too. Or maybe I'm starting to reach the end of my expeditions, where I'm just by myself. The meaningless sort of resonates way too much when your by yourself and you just wanna share it... you know"
    Damn Beau, these words really hit me hard. As cliche as it is, balance is key. Many great lessons in traversing alone but I think fundamentally we as humans aren't designed to do it all alone

  • @samwithplayground
    @samwithplayground Před 4 lety +108

    I'm getting a visa and I'm taking a class with this man.

    • @Efficiencyts
      @Efficiencyts Před 4 lety

      Did you?

    • @samwithplayground
      @samwithplayground Před 4 lety +16

      Efficiency Not yet! They closed Australia...

    • @kylejohnson646
      @kylejohnson646 Před 4 lety +20

      @@samwithplayground I hear it opens up at 8AM...

    • @CivilExcavator
      @CivilExcavator Před 4 lety +2

      FMD this is how we are ment to live the life we are given wow🙌🙌💯💯💯

    • @BeauMiles
      @BeauMiles  Před 3 lety +52

      Cheers, Sam. Sadly, the Outdoor Ed course no longer exists. Some good ones elsewhere will have to do mate.

  • @AdventureOtaku
    @AdventureOtaku Před 4 lety +44

    Ive been an expedition kayaker for over 20 years. Ive done some big trips. This is the best series on expedition kayaking I have ever seen. It captures the spirit and feel of a long trip better than I have ever seen. Good job!

  • @griffinwiehe3505
    @griffinwiehe3505 Před 4 lety +154

    These videos are awsome and super high quality idk how you haven’t blown up yet

    • @nickmxw5876
      @nickmxw5876 Před 4 lety +6

      I think it's likely because the YT algorithm hugely favors people who upload frequent, lower quality videos. Someone who uploads 300+ videos a year will make YT infinitely more ad revenue. It's unfortunate.

  • @tecmath
    @tecmath Před 7 lety +40

    Saw your presentation at Monash Friday night. Awesome work.
    Sharing your video with a few people to rustle up enthusiasm to do such a crossing!

  • @TheGrayExplorer
    @TheGrayExplorer Před 2 lety +1

    It was this series that sparked the interest in both CZcams and kayaking, its so good.

  • @steven.abbott
    @steven.abbott Před 3 lety +2

    Five minutes in and I'm still thinking about that transition at 1:00 from paddock to train to ocean. Wow!

  • @MorewithMat
    @MorewithMat Před 2 lety +5

    Love discovering some of your older content Beau! Such an inspiriation hoping I can start capturing stories like yourself! Look forwards to the rest of the series!

  • @TheScragglyMan
    @TheScragglyMan Před 3 lety +1

    you are such an inspiration to me. I have lived my life hampered by restrictions, some of the mental health related but i watch these videos and see all you achieve and it gives me the thirst to make something of my time. So thank you so much for sharing them. I hope one day that i attain the goals i have in life.

  • @kingghidorah5213
    @kingghidorah5213 Před rokem

    Until now i was sceptical if i wanted a kayak but no car now that i see that you just go into trains with it i don't care anymore. Thank you for taking away that "fear".

  • @afifahputri559
    @afifahputri559 Před 2 lety

    He is one of those good youtuber..which hv more views than subscriber..u can tell its a quality and beautiful content when this happen

  • @PhilipBarkes
    @PhilipBarkes Před 5 lety +7

    Enjoyed the whole series with my kids. Thank-you.

  • @campbellroberts215
    @campbellroberts215 Před 4 lety +36

    why has youtube just recommended this channel to everyone? I'm not complaining though ive subscribed

    • @rich4716
      @rich4716 Před 4 lety

      Cause it's freaking slow to catch on.

    • @Mabaz
      @Mabaz Před 4 lety

      I had to search for kayak videos to find these videos, it didn't recommend it to me.

  • @jfoz7602
    @jfoz7602 Před 4 lety +5

    I’m watching this series for the second time I love it! I was really stoked when I was browsing Amazon Prime and noticed it was on there for viewing too 👌

  • @victoriariddell1479
    @victoriariddell1479 Před 4 lety +9

    This is incredible. So well produced

  • @mataruns
    @mataruns Před 4 lety +3

    I really enjoyed the series, what an amazing adventure! I sure hope your friend Tim is still kicking butt... Thanks for the all the inspiration, Beau.

  • @justhuyen
    @justhuyen Před 3 lety

    Some part of me wants Beau's channel to blow off, some part not, just like when you find an awesome restaurant but don't want to share it with anyone in fear of waiting lines. But well, there are no such things on CZcams!
    I almost finish watching all of your videos and trying to prolong it further because of I am afraid that there will be nothing more to watch until next month (?). But Beau's videos are worth a rewatch anytime. Thank you Beau's parents and environment for raising such a great man! Thank you Beau for sharing your wonderful moments with us!

  • @eroffroad5438
    @eroffroad5438 Před 7 lety +3

    Awesome videos, always hanging out for another. Very inspiring.

  • @davepicot6072
    @davepicot6072 Před 7 lety +4

    Just stumbled upon this on Facebook. This guy embraces it! Such a zest for life. I'd love to have a paddle with him. I'll be watching attentively from now on, best of luck lads :-)

  • @alexhoplyakov1684
    @alexhoplyakov1684 Před 4 lety +1

    I wish that would be a way to give this masterpiece more than one like. Beau, what a fantastic movie and what a treat to watch it!!!

  • @kierankinsella7047
    @kierankinsella7047 Před 4 lety

    Revisiting all your films whilst on lockdown in the UK, great viewing,will get me through it. Thanks Beau!

  • @alfiefairs7323
    @alfiefairs7323 Před 4 lety +8

    No way Dan taught me at Plas Y brenin. What a great and hilarious dude!

  • @afifahputri559
    @afifahputri559 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful..i dont know what else to say..its just beautiful

  • @kevinhinds6850
    @kevinhinds6850 Před 4 lety +2

    This guy is the real deal. I reckon I love the videos.

  • @alexanderbooth7779
    @alexanderbooth7779 Před rokem

    You mention 'I bet no one else has ever...' in a few of your videos, is this something you strive for, what I bet no one else has ever stuff do you have planned? As ever great content 👍🏻

  • @chasemayer22
    @chasemayer22 Před 3 lety

    Don’t know if this is on netflix, but the quality and narritive are so much better than documentaries I’ve seen there. Impressive.

  • @davidpillinger2699
    @davidpillinger2699 Před 3 lety

    Seriously mate, love your work! Inspirational. I'm a fair weather kayaker and get numb legs and behind - makes me feel better that a legend like yourself has the same issue! Keep up the great work.

  • @geekyprojects1353
    @geekyprojects1353 Před 3 lety

    I watched a few videos by Beau and this one is the best by far. Great job!

  • @bajer111
    @bajer111 Před 4 lety +7

    In Danish, the Bass Strait is called Bassstrædet with 3x s in a row.

  • @dirkbalter5986
    @dirkbalter5986 Před 4 lety +2

    Ur videos are quite impressive , all u do! Many of us can’t , for sure I will be killed within 10 miles of an expedition like urs . But I can try other things , thank u for all u do and the encouragement u give us .

    • @BeauMiles
      @BeauMiles  Před 4 lety +2

      Cheers, Dirk. I'm not so sure- I reckon you'd be just fine heading off doing something, anything, that has an essence of adventure and planning. Goodonya. Best

  • @mcomerford4
    @mcomerford4 Před 3 lety

    Just finished this ep, going to watch the rest now- a lovely video and great watch! :)

  • @macolganjames3356
    @macolganjames3356 Před 4 lety +2

    Like a good series drama i can't wait to watch the next episode. All power to you and your arms Beau.

    • @BeauMiles
      @BeauMiles  Před 4 lety +1

      Ta, Macolgan. For the most part I enjoyed making the series. Goodonya!

  • @belegendary613
    @belegendary613 Před 4 lety

    Always amazing videos and adventures. Big fan of your work. Always wish you the best, keep it up.

  • @dmitrymakarov4534
    @dmitrymakarov4534 Před 4 lety

    Great starting from the pier.

  • @paulgriffin8566
    @paulgriffin8566 Před 5 lety +1

    Absolutely inspirational. I can't believe It took me this long to discover. Many thanks for sharing.

    • @BeauMiles
      @BeauMiles  Před 5 lety

      Nice to have you watching, Paul. Good one!

  • @tisfortiny
    @tisfortiny Před 3 lety

    Friken Aces Beau. Always love your vids, every time. Thanks for capturing and sharing this and inspiring me again.

  • @Cross-Country-Biker
    @Cross-Country-Biker Před 3 lety

    Thanks for sharing mate. Just starting adventure paddling, always did river races

  • @PaddlinDutchman
    @PaddlinDutchman Před 5 lety +3

    this is simply amazing and very inspiring! Love it!

    • @Hellhamster
      @Hellhamster Před 5 lety

      Zo, krijg altijd direct weer zin als ik dit weer eens zie

  • @samgowen1126
    @samgowen1126 Před 4 lety +249

    this guy is the modern indiana jones

    • @BeauMiles
      @BeauMiles  Před 4 lety +38

      That's exactly what I'm going for, Sam. Dr Miles, I presume!

    • @mitchconner2021
      @mitchconner2021 Před 4 lety +2

      Except that was a movie in the 80s that's pretty modern. But until I see this guy get chased by a rock in a south American tomb I'll call him just another aussie

    • @carolineslattery2745
      @carolineslattery2745 Před 4 lety +3

      Any chance Beau you could bottle your mindset and sell it...

    • @watchableraven3517
      @watchableraven3517 Před 3 lety +1

      @@carolineslattery2745 I think that's what these videos are; little bits of Beau all bottled up.

  • @Philthebrush
    @Philthebrush Před 4 lety

    Great story ,great men

  • @michaeltriff1241
    @michaeltriff1241 Před 3 lety

    Out here re watching videos because your on another level!!

  • @soloatlanticrower
    @soloatlanticrower Před 2 lety

    Just come across this Beau, pretty cool stuff, gotta love the ocean in a human propelled craft, can't beat it.

  • @quantummath
    @quantummath Před 2 lety

    2:47 good job dude 👍👍🍻

  • @ben_healthandsafety
    @ben_healthandsafety Před 6 měsíci

    Love it Beau.

  • @AlexUshokov
    @AlexUshokov Před 3 lety

    I like it's project!

  • @Napoleon-Blownapart
    @Napoleon-Blownapart Před 4 lety +1

    Only just found your channel. Love the attitude and the content 👍👍

  • @wendysalter
    @wendysalter Před 4 lety

    I'm new to your channel, but I'm glued...bring it on! (I waited until I was in my 60s to get a kayak. I wasn't strong enough to get it on the roof of my car so I got an inflatable. I'm a fair-weather kayaker, and love it. I feel like a dolphin, or one of those flying fish, whatever, it's the freedom, the achievement of making it happen..

  • @antonhapiak
    @antonhapiak Před 4 lety

    Loved the video mate 🍻👍

  • @beyondtheatre
    @beyondtheatre Před 3 lety +1

    It’s impossible to get the image of the kayak on the train out of my head.... so it’s going in my script, and it’s going on stage in August. I dare the audience to question whether a kayak on public transport makes sense. 😂😂😂

  • @codeyorgill
    @codeyorgill Před 5 lety +3

    Love what ya doing mate! Am going to kayak the murray river this coming year.. have no bloody idea how to kayak but i am sure i will learn.. great stuff with the videos!! 👍 👌 🇦🇺

    • @BeauMiles
      @BeauMiles  Před 5 lety +2

      Thanks, Codey. The Murray will push you in the right direction! Big hat, lotsa zinc, slugs of long water and wide shirts- gold.

  • @ShortMan_123
    @ShortMan_123 Před 3 lety

    I once drove around the north island of New Zealand with some friends and I too used a old jar to hold leftover pasta for lunch one day :P love your channel mate, amazing stuff

  • @oliversmith7820
    @oliversmith7820 Před 21 dnem

    This is cool.

  • @iamalavalamp
    @iamalavalamp Před 4 lety +1

    Love the spags rugby top. That must be from 96/97.

  • @aminebouaita9202
    @aminebouaita9202 Před 3 lety

    I haven't even finished watching yet, but man, great content, great content

  • @RedRidersTerraTrips
    @RedRidersTerraTrips Před 4 lety +2

    8:58 starfish made me lol

  • @dylanleamananderson7811

    I’m
    About to get into kayaking finally...
    I love these videos this is awesome content

  • @custodianvrael6471
    @custodianvrael6471 Před 3 lety

    Sandy kiosk, lovely area, good coffee

  • @NATIONALJAYOGRAPHIC
    @NATIONALJAYOGRAPHIC Před 4 lety

    I found you through suggested videos. First your videos are fun to watch. You got some great shots and have some great editing ideas for me to learn. I just made a CZcams channel so I’m definitely doing my research. Thanks for all your help. - Keep it up! Just subbed!

  • @Sam-cr5wn
    @Sam-cr5wn Před 4 lety +2

    Wow your pretty amazing I just moved to Phillip island from NewZealand and it’s beautiful

  • @dirtywetdogboatsandsailing6805

    One minute thirty seconds in and crying with laughter....."there's weirdo's on this train".....reminds me of a train journey home once with my longbow , axe and knife like an extra from LOTR.....funny that nobody talked to me !

  • @therandomsocietyrecordings4025

    Pretty awesome.. -TRS-Records

  • @ppokmon74
    @ppokmon74 Před 3 lety

    Great inspiration, but think i'll just watch the video mate. I had my epic journey from Tidal River to Oberon bay. I'm an office worker now...

  • @ashishpatil1651
    @ashishpatil1651 Před 3 lety

    Real good videos 🎥

  • @AugustBooth
    @AugustBooth Před 4 lety

    You're a very talented filmmaker, dude. You have a way of presenting that is extremely pleasant and personable. Thank you for sharing. :)

    • @BeauMiles
      @BeauMiles  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks for the kind words. Pleasure

  • @shiyiyin3403
    @shiyiyin3403 Před 4 lety

    Hilary and Mallory reference is awesome

  • @kofuzi
    @kofuzi Před 3 lety

    One time, I was on the light rail in Seattle, heading to the airport. Two people got on at a stop near downtown. Each of them had a large pack and a kayak. I’m not from Seattle, so I presumed that it was normal.

  • @Georgeconna32
    @Georgeconna32 Před 2 lety

    Cracking film mate, love to have a few pints with you if you are ever in Ireland.

  • @rogeriodasilvaferreira4807

    Hello man! I watched your video that you kayaked across Africa. Congratulations on the adventure. Could you pass me the specs of your disassembling yellow kayak? A big hug!

  • @goughytas
    @goughytas Před 2 lety +1

    Hi mate, great series loved it. I have the same
    Issue with dead mega, what did you do to fix it. It annoys the hell out of me.

  • @discgolfkosmo
    @discgolfkosmo Před 4 lety +3

    7:01 "I gotta fix them before I push off... Yeah that's probably a lie, I'm going regardless."

  • @richardverheyen6373
    @richardverheyen6373 Před 4 lety

    big ups for the stpauls top

  • @samholder196
    @samholder196 Před 3 lety

    it's official. you're my favourite youtuber.

  • @j8lech
    @j8lech Před 3 lety

    Every university should require professors like this, not ones that have never accomplished anything tangible.

  • @marcelo6446
    @marcelo6446 Před 4 lety

    Hello from Brazil!!!

  • @Bot-ji2ux
    @Bot-ji2ux Před 3 lety

    Nice video.
    what kayak is the yellow one?

  • @travishalford5223
    @travishalford5223 Před 4 lety +1

    May God watch over you and keep you always

  • @Vdidde
    @Vdidde Před 3 lety +1

    Great video! What kayak does he use?

  • @kayakcountry
    @kayakcountry Před 5 lety +1

    Nice

  • @reggiemustard
    @reggiemustard Před 3 lety

    You should come to Canada. Plenty of awesome canoe trips you can do up here

  • @rico3696
    @rico3696 Před 4 lety

    Are your courses available online? BTW Amazing stuff on your channel, keep going!

  • @Rufiowascool
    @Rufiowascool Před 3 lety

    This series is fucking awesome.

  • @PtLeoJet
    @PtLeoJet Před rokem

    8:47 Don't worry Dan, that's a Northern Pacific Sea Star, a horrible invasive species! Harmless to pick up and throw above the high tide mark or in a bin!

  • @bigcat369
    @bigcat369 Před 4 lety +1

    you should try the Greenland paddle

  • @pauloutdoors6619
    @pauloutdoors6619 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi Beau love the movies man, How did Tim get on with his treatment?

  • @thomasjensen3214
    @thomasjensen3214 Před 4 lety

    Beau, any particular reason you all paddle kayaks with a rudder?? Here in northern Europe we are mostly inspired by the British tradition an we paddle kayaks with a skeg. I have one of each. I must admit I prefer the ruddet!!!

  • @000scubasteve
    @000scubasteve Před 3 lety

    Hey mate, have you ever done the paddle to Fraser Island?

  • @davidh6300
    @davidh6300 Před 3 lety +2

    It takes an Incredibly fit person to consider sunburn more dangerous than crossing bass strait in a kayak

  • @josephpoppins5159
    @josephpoppins5159 Před 3 lety

    Hi ! At the bigening of your video , you are wearing a green bush hat . What is the company that make those ? Thankyou

  • @dankeaziz
    @dankeaziz Před 4 lety

    Hello Mr. Miles, I wonder if is this your Ph.D Dissertation? would you like to make a video about your journey about how you get your titles. Thank you for always bringing us a very great story with an amazing documentaries! sorry for my bad english

  • @owenjohnson5499
    @owenjohnson5499 Před 4 lety

    How does this only have 80k views?

  • @BriloD12
    @BriloD12 Před 4 lety +4

    7:43 Dan, Looking for Love

  • @freddytori
    @freddytori Před 4 lety

    Crazy Typ👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @imdjc4
    @imdjc4 Před 4 lety +1

    2:49 At first, I thought he was planning to land himself in the kayak.

  • @jomembawang
    @jomembawang Před 3 lety

    Real life Indiana Jones....prof during the week and insane adventurer during the weekends

  • @custodianvrael6471
    @custodianvrael6471 Před 4 lety

    4:56 down at sandy yacht club right? I've done a bit of canoeing in that general area