Sea Kayaking for Sea Caves - Pakayak
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- čas přidán 9. 07. 2022
- This trip, we took our Pakayak to go sea kayaking to explore some sea caves in Hong Kong. I've been around this area but never really kayaked to the sea caves and I've heard there are some gorgeous sea caves around this area. This area can get quite rough for sea kayaking and we checked the conditions many times before heading out but as you know, the sea conditions are never predictable.
Our sea kayaking mission was cut short and unfortunately could not see any save caves but fortunately, we explored other areas that were calmer and was pleasantly surprised!
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Smart people stay alive, all the others well..... Stanley made the video. What a great area to live in and Kayak in.
hehe Stanley was a comedian this time 😂 We can still visit next time in better conditions and hopefully can show you the beautiful sea caves!
You are already a better kayaker for knowing your limitations. I also applaud your honesty. Well done to you and Stanley.
Thanks! We will get to the caves next time
Well….safety comes first however it is hilarious.
Love the surroundings….well done.
Definitely.. safety number 1!
I like i when the waves are demanding . This is big fun ! on the sea : The conditions can change very fast . Wind , waves , current . Temprerature . Never be desapointed if you do not reach the goal ! Better is to be alive ! Have fun mate !
The sea conditions are always tricky.. changes all the time. I hope to visit the caves next time!
It's a wonderful sea area.
Yes, there's lots to explore but I would love to kayak in Japan! I can imagine it to be so much more beautiful over there
That Pakayak is holding up pretty good in those choppy conditions. Good rule of thumb, if you aren't comfortable, don't paddle it... there's always a next time. You brought up some good points.
The pakayak is definitely sea worthy and if my skills were better, I’d be be adventurous but I guess I have to stay within my limits this time :)
Great footage as always. Glad to see you turned around, smart move!
Thanks! Definitely will go back when the conditions are better.. I’m looking forward to it
Good call on heading back - stick to your intuition my friend. Like that saying goes: better to be safe than sorry. I kayaked one day when I knew better not too (windy and poor visibility) - I ended up putting my friend and I in a dangerous situation because I was too proud to admit that we shouldn’t go (he was a new paddler). I will never do that again!
You’re definitely right.. better safe than sorry! I hope you and your friend were ok!
Safety first 👍 always know your limits. Great video
Thank you! Still learning and will get more confident :)
Thx for a great video. Made my Sunday 🙏
Really appreciate it!
Fun adventure, awesome scenery, great advice, love the goats and of course... Stanley's reaction 👍😊✌️
Was a little disappointed we couldn't get to the caves.. but was a fun trip nevertheless. Stanley was hilarious!
We got to try it again dude…
what a beautiful place!
It really is! But I missed out on the caves.. will have to go again next time when the conditions are better.
Yes! I can't wait to see that!
Amazing Place
Thanks! There's still so much for us to explore
Kudos to a man who does not have to prove how macho he is. Shows that you have exactly the right attitude. I would be happy to paddle with someone like you who understands about paddling to the skills of the least experienced. Excellent decision making!
Thank you! Really appreciate it! Sometimes I feel that I disappoint people when paddling in larger groups as I am usually the one who says no to proceeding into some areas as I think about other paddlers who don't want to raise concerns. I hope they appreciate my concerns (and I think they do!) :)
This is great. Awesome scenery by the rocks, very good and mature judgement call by you to stay within comfortable safety limits. That seemed like it could've gotten dicy after a while. Those waves also always look much calmer and smaller through the GoPro! Too funny and a special experience at the end with the goats that don't know why shy means.
I definitely want to head back there soon. I just wasn't feeling it that day but I am ready now!
The passageway is already looking quite cool. Good that you didn't push it all the way, better be safe than sorry... hope that you can reach the sea cave one day. By the way, beautiful drone shots, well done!
I really liked that passageway too.. it was very short but was a safe place to avoid the waves. Will definitely try to get to the caves soon!
The caves will still be there for next time and it will be all the more rewarding when you get there. Looking forward to seeing them. Caves and rockhopping are always highlights of a trip for me.
Yes, exactly! Can always go another time. I love watching your rock hopping videos!
@@Fishaholicboy you'll have to come over and join us on a trip... We can guarantee both!
@@wavesoffun so tempting..
Personally i think that is the WRONG paddle for rougher water conditions, it is always smarter to be safe than SORRY. You definitely made the correct decision.
I wasn't feeling it that day so was better off not going. Actually depending on who, they prefer the GP in these conditions because you can use it like an outrigger for balance. I'm not there yet anyway so gotta keep practicing!
nice my friend. stay careful
Thank you! Definitely better to be safe than sorry :)
Beautiful place to kayak!
I was the told the sea caves are gorgeous.. definitely need to explore next time when the waves are not as strong!
The places you are taking the kayak are incredible , looked really tight around the rocks 🙈
The angle of my 360 camera makes it look tight.. it was actually really spacious :)
I like yours and Stanley's rapport 😂 it's always nice to explore ! It looked pretty choppy out there so better safe than sorry.
Yeah we met through kayaking and coincidentally we live 5 mins walk from each other which makes things a whole lot easier! Definitely will return to the caves next time.
@@Fishaholicboy a cool coincidence and super convenient when it's so close. Do it and maybe even an overnighter there 😉 quality vid as ever 🤟
No worries. It takes a bit to get back into choppy waters. I was unacclimated after paddling my short, wide 12 foot boat early in the season and then hitting some rough waters in my 22.5 inch wide Romany. Took me about 30 minutes to feel steady. 😂 If going out a distance we always make sure we know wind and wave conditions and take a marine radio which has a weather channel running constantly.
For some reason, I just wasn’t feeling it that day but we can always go next time.
The Romany is so beautiful.. how’s the cockpit space for your legs? I was researching the Romany and I might be too heavy for it.. can I ask your weight? You told me before you were 6 foot :)
@@Fishaholicboy I have the Romany Excel (bigger boat). It’s a beautiful boat. But I’ve had issues with it as I’m on my second boat with them and the second one has the same sticky resin issue around the underside of the cockpit. So I’ve moved on to a P&H Virgo and love it.
@@benthekayaker thanks for that! Interesting to know!
The north east side of "that island" can be dangerous even the wind level is just 3~4 (Beaufort number), especially you want to go through the cave. Make sure you have proper equipment (like helmet), skills (capsize and rescue in rocky shore and rough sea) and partner to support. I won't recommend not to paddling in windy condition, but treat it as extreme sport instead of recreational sport.
Always know the risk and decide whether to take the risk.
I've seen people kayaking into those caves in rough conditions.. it looked so dangerous! Thanks for the tips.. will definitely make sure it's safe before traveling that area. It's great that I have an awesome partner to kayak with as I know I can rely on him.
I want to see more fishing again
hehe I'll see if I can get some fishing videos out.. I went a couple of times but no luck :(
So sad we couldn’t go further
It will make our trip even more memorable when we get to the sea caves next time! I'll bring some extra tissues if you cry again hehe
Stanley is funny. And he has a cat like us. I’m a Stanley fan. 😂
@@benthekayaker Scottish fold is better than that Fishaholicboy
i guess u may get heat stroke, safety is most important, next time can go again
Agreed! Safety is always the most important. We checked the weather before heading out but still was rougher than expected. Definitely can go another time!
I am always kayaking in Sai kun , if I see u , I can show u my stabilizer. I don't depend on my skill only for safety, because eye can be impeded with sand and sea water, ear affected by heavy wind and rain
@@johncheung4005 great! I would love to bump into you whole kayaking! What colour/brand is your kayak so I can look out for it :)
oranges plastic kayak, yellow stabilizer
stabilizer is DIY, kayak is cheap kayak, but safety
I can't believe anyone thinks that's rough conditions. There aren't even any white caps.
Being a relatively new kayaker, it was quite rough for me :) I have to say the stabilisation made it look better haha
Ngl i think i woulda took home a pet goat
haha! I was tempted also