The Coosa River Adventure ▪ Cliffs, Rapids, a Dam
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- Had quite a paddling adventure down the Coosa River with some extra side adventures along the way exploring the bottom of a dam, a little rock climbing, cliff jumping and of course taking on some rapids on the standup paddleboard. What a great day of adventure!!!
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How about it folks? How about some backpacking/survival camping adventures? Thanks!
Absolutely, show it!
Always been intrested in backpacking but haven't tried it yet. A video of what to take and how to pack would be cool too!
I was into backpacking before kayaking. Show it! One thing kayaking lacks is you don't always get the scenic views being stuck in a valley on a river, or being constrained to the river and not being able to do much exploring.
SailingandSuch I live in wetumpka
SailingandSuch I’ve been to that spot before. It that’s the Jordan Dam
Going down the river is just that....standing....sitting .......and hiking videos rock.....I do and love it all!
I agree, paddling is paddling lol Glad you enjoy it J! Thanks bud!
Go any direction as long as you are having fun. Take care, Al
Thanks Pumpkin! It's always fun and always an adventure!
I like what you said about going out of your comfort zone, that’s something that my cross country coach has always told us, in order to become a better runner you need to push past your comfort zone and I think that applies with life too
Yep, got to Get Out There and push the limits!
Yes to the Backpacking... hope to get my wife into hiking... enjoyed it thanks
Thanks Paul! I'll see if I can help you convince her ;-)
Cool video. That bug out bag idea would be awesome. I’d like to see that.
Thanks! I thought it turned out pretty well. Oh yea for sure, Im thinking that will be pretty interesting!
I've kayaked the Coosa a minimum of 50 times over the years and now I REALLY want to take my SUP.
I'm the guy who frequents Gold Star Park (downtown Wetumpka!) on paddleboard, for a few years now.
Every time I go, I love it a little bit more.
I'm heading over there later today, primarily GSP/Bibb Graves Bridge (stunning!)Wetumpka is a great town!
@@johnhall7475 That's so cool! I'm not sure I want to paddle around GSP now that there's a gator hanging out down there. 😅
I got on the water at GSP today, went upstream through Bibb Graves Bridge, beyond Coosa River Adventures etc., for an hour or so; easy return back to my car.
I began paddleboarding here about 5 years ago, a few times a year, but haven't lived there since I was 15. I have missed a lot of "current events" obviously (!)
Later this afternoon, I visited my SUP mentor, Mary, at Lake Jordan. According to her, there's been a recent gator encounter/sighting in the rocky area behind Coaches' Corner 😳...there's some 'surfy spots' along there that I love returning to.
I appreciate the heads-up; I'm so obsessed with river paddleboarding that I'd kinda forgotten about *gators!*
I'll be back there Thursday afternoon, tentatively. Please don't tell my Mom.
Wanna demo a new board? I'll have a few with me. Anyway, thanks for your comments.
Lake Martin/Kowaliga/Tallapoosa River is my home. Do you get to SUP here?
@@girlscandrum22 Will you be at Christmas on the Coosa?
I'm thinking of being there on SUP! Are you interested? Comment here
Yep, I was there with a few new boards for 3 days that week; weather was crazy good, and I found a few very cool old bottles behind Coaches Corner. That's a new thing for me, Wetumpka artifacts...
...haven't seen a gator yet.🐊
Adventure is adventure do it all!
I agree! I'll be having a good time whatever I'm doing.....
Went through these guys for my cruise down the coosa. Recognize this all, very cool.
Awesome Audie! Fun stuff!
That was neat to see Jordan Dam that close. Wetumpka is my hometown and I have seen that dam with almost every single gate open. It was one hell of a sight. The patch of trees at 8:12 was almost completely submerged and what you could see was being rocked and rolled by the current.
Wow, I would imagine that's pretty incredible.... I'd love to see that... Glad you enjoyed it!
Trip, your videos like this one is what got me to get into kayaking. Showing off the sceneries, the camera doesn't do justice but that's what makes me get out there. You can look at a picture all you want, until your out there in the moment, it's not the same. Keep up the great work and inspiring others.
I agree, you just have to be there to appreciate the total awesomeness.... Glad you were inspired though! I'll keep the camera rolling bud! Thanks!
Hey man it may be note worthy to the viewers that when your jumping from a cliff or something its a good idea to check the water, even going as far as getting in. We have a spot we jump from and it has a ledge to the right that will end a fun day real quick! Safety first then teamwork ;)
I agree, you're right. I'll try to remember to toss that into the next one. Thanks for the tip.
Awesome river adventure Trip 👍🏼👊🏻You handled those rapids totally amazing on that Kaku paddle board. I always enjoy watching your videos kayak camping , hiking , cliff climbing it’s always and awesome adventure you are a great inspiration and your journeys sharing with everyone just how great the outdoors can be and get your adrenaline up and just make you feel amazing !!! Trip thanks for sharing !!! Have an awesome week !!!! Be Safe !!!! Danny
Thanks Dannyyyy!!!! The Kahuna did pretty darn good through them, I was impressed! Haha, yea buddy, just tryin to show myself living it up to get other to do the same. You have a good one as well!
Awesome trip Trip. Good to see you up near(ish) to me and paddling around my old stomping grounds! I cant even begin to tell you all the childhood memories I have from this particular part of this river. I used to come down this river with my Dad (who has been gone for over 20 years now) all the time. I usually go down this section 3-4 times a year and it always brings back such good memories. Shoot, back when we used to canoe it 30+ years ago, we would be the only ones on the whole river usually, and the dirt road to the launch site was basically a trail thru the woods.....you about had to have a 4x4 just to get there then. I have found a drawer full of arrowheads along the banks here, but of course back then there were no houses along this stretch of river to speak of either.... Its just really cool getting to see others enjoy this treasure that I have loved dearly for so long. 👍👍
Thanks bud! I was thinking of you when I was headed up there... Wow, I would have loved to have seen it back then.... Yep, I hope to see/hear about others enjoying it as well. 👍👊
The vew at 13:27 looks so beautiful.
Oh yea! It's was pretty neat exploring around the river...
thanks trip
You're welcome Don!
Hey Trip. I'm from Birmingham. I have been into bushcraft for years and am just now trying to do both bushcraft and kayaking. I have heard of this location in advertisements but always kind of forgot about it. Thanks for the video. Im gonna get a boat and go adventure myself.
Hey Ted! Bushcraft and kayaking? Sounds fun! Hope you are able to Get Out There soon!
Dude the adventure is awesome no matter the mode of transpo!
I agree with you Phillip! As long as we Get Out There it's Always an Adventure!!!!
Thought 1. Most dams of this size also have both a visual and a very loud alarm when they are going to be releasing.
Thought 2. Have you considered getting a whitewater helmet. NRS sells pretty cheap ones. They can help protect your head in case you fall off the paddle board during rapids.
I was hoping the alarm wasn't going to sound off :-) I have, I really should go ahead and get one shouldn't I? THanks for the reminder!
I'm only 8 minutes in, but holy crap your editing is on point this episode, can't wait to see the rest!
Haha! That's awesome Bryan, glad you are enjoying it bud. Thanks for the comment bud.
I was watching you go over the first big rapids with some good ear buds in and it sounded like I got water in my ears.
Ha! Yea, the sound can be rough when water hits the camera. I think I got water in my ears too.....
I clicked on this Vedio because Ian going on a gelid trip with my class to cocoas river bu5 nice video
Awesome Suliman! Hope yall have fun!
Trip, have you thought about adding forums to your website? I think it would be a great idea so we can share tips, adventures, and ask questions with each other. Every viewer is a local somewhere... Some know interesting things like where there's awesome stealth camping spots, the safest place to leave your vehicle overnight, a cool place that's not on any map, unique trips to give ideas, etc. I know there isn't a great deal of information out there about some places, or maybe there's places we don't even know about, largely because there isn't one good central internet site to share. Just an idea.
thechosendude this is a good idea my dude, I would certainly visit his site more and it would be cool for sailingandsuch fans to communicate. Maybe we could start a subreddit?
I certainly have thought about it and I think it would be awesome! But I never went through with it.... I don't have the time and really there are other websites already established with lots of knowledgeable people who aren't always S&S fans. I'm thinking I'd be serving the audience better to suggest a establish forum rather than starting a new one. But who knows, I could be totally wrong lol
A reddit page would be easier to set up and less time is required
SailingandSuch - I definitely understand your point it would take a lot of time and not everyone is a S&S subscriber. Maybe a S&S subreddit like everyone mentioned would be a lot better/easier. I just know CZcams is not the greatest for subscribers to research, share, or interact between us, LOL. I would be interested in hearing your favorite sites. Typically I just use Google search and maps, but then I end up on like websites and pages that are years old and information is out of date.
You're right, a subreddit might be good.... I don't know what the best place for S&S'er to interact would be.... Favorite sites? I don't really do much on topic specific sites, I generally research the location on Google and go from there to Facebook Pages, Business Pages, forums, and whatever I can find.
Ive learned if u use ur paddle as a rudder it will help a lot in those rapids. looks amazing bottom line ur having a blast
I do use the paddle from time to time, works very well. Oh yea, total blast!
I've Kayaked there several times. I wasn't aware of the overlook. I will check that out next time I go. Thanks for the video
Sweet spot Danny, enjoy!
Really good balance on the kaku. I can barely stand on mine. Fun video.
Lol Thanks. A little practice is all you need. It comes.... Glad you enjoyed it!
The aluminum rails/eyebolt jig on that "---" board are just waiting to give someone a very unhappy ending. Inflatable paddleboards are a no-brainer; if you fall, plan on getting WET, not *wounded*.
Cool shots around the dam. I have to catch the rest later but the beginning was super cool.
Hey thanks Steve!!! The dam was certainly super cool. Hope you get a chance to finish it up. FYI I just wanted you to know, I'm jealous of your adventure van..... I'd love to have a project like that one day!
New Subscriber here. MAN, I am really digging your videos. My wife and I just bought our first kayaks. Hi-life 11.0 and Prodigy 12. Both Perception. Hi-life is a hybrid board. Guess kinda like your Kahuna you have here in the video.Thank you for making great videos. I am learning alot. I can imagine the time and effort you put into these. I can't wait to "GET OUT THERE!"
Thanks for subscribing Doodad!!! So glad to hear you enjoy the videos. Nice first yaks! Glad you started with something nice. That Hi-Life is pretty interesting looking. Yea, it does take quite a bit of time and effort but it's worth it when I hear things like you getting into it and being inspired to Get Out There! Make it happen!!! Thanks for the great comment Doodad and welcome to the Out There family!!!
I.F. works like a charm. Especially if you cardio on an empty stomach.
Yes sir! I'm loving it!
Awesome!!!!!! Love anything you do:)
Glad you thought so Rachelle! I just try to make it all fun..... 👍
Fun little adventure..Nice video.
As for the Hiking/Back packing, I'm an outdoors guy. I love the adventures of nature. Kayaking is something you have to always keep in your channel. it's why most of us are here, but I certainly don't have any issue with trying some different types of adventure into the wild. Keeps things interested. Just remember to keep kayaking. I remember last year, you went on a beach trip down off the gulf. That was fun. Use to love how you planned the trips, the storms and curve balls that nature would throw at you during your trips. The crabbing and fishing. All fun stuff.
Thankya Joe! I don't think I'll ever get away from the water. That is my main draw for the outdoors, especially the beachy areas. I'm thinking mixing things up could be fun and may help get people's attention who enjoy other things outdoors (like backpacking and survival videos) and then bring them over the kayak camping side ;-) It's my thinking at least. Plus, trying new things with the channel are fun and you never know what kind of curve balls can be thrown at me no matter what I do.
Another great adventure. Backpacking yes! Canyoneering? Rappelling?
Thanks Gus!!! Backpacking is coming down the pipe. I'd LOVE LOVE LOVE to do the other things as well.... All in due time, just need to grow a bit more before I can allocate the time and money to do more awesome stuff. Thanks for watching and hope you are still around when it gets to that point!
Good to see you back in the Gopro family ;)
Yea, they just needed to make a camera that fit my needs.... I'm liking it for sure.
SailingandSuch no doubt! I am looking to check out the gopro6. Ive been filming my trips with the 5 for most of this year now. I love it.
Definitely back packing! If it's an adventure take us with!
Ok awesome, thanks for the feedback! Always an Adventure ;-)
I complain because I care ......
Shallow fast moving water and you're standing up ....Get a helmet
You can even get a helmet that has a mount for your camera
Get a helmet ...It's your responsibility as a father to come home safe ..And you were by yourself ....Get a helmet
Stay safe
You're right.... A helmet would have been a wise decision.... Thanks for keeping an eye out for me bud!
Dude you’re awesome
Lol thanks man, just Out There having fun!
Great video. Backpacking is a great idea, but don't leave that poor yak on the wall.
Thanks James! Ah, it's just getting primed up for the next cold water or long distance adventure. Don't worry ;0
Enjoyed it...I need you to come treasure hunting on the Saugahatchee to look for my 2 (yes, 2 😬) waterproof cameras...
Thanks Chris! Haha! That's no good bud.... I haven't lost a camera yet, but I have ruined one or two....
Thanks again for another Great Adventure !!! You make all your videos so much Fun,,, Keep up the ``Good Work`` We are looking forward to the next one,,, GOD Bless !!! =)
You're welcome Lloyd! I try to just have a good time out there... I'm looking forward to the next one as well. God Bless!
What a great day for filming. Darn good job Trip. Ill see you out there!
Sure was! Cya Out There!!!!!
Hey Trip!!!
Again a aragan si a great episode!!!
Iam looking forward to the next aventure. God Bless...
Hey Alberto! Glad you enjoyed it my man! God Bless!
Whoa killer take it easy on the cheese and bananas 🍌 plug you up lik a .... have a gd day buddy !!!!!!
Haha! I don't eat it that often ;) These days I don't eat either much at all .... You have a good one too!
Hey, Trip! I caught the FaceBook Live and now finishing up the video. Great job on the adventure...keeps us getting out there. S
Excellent! Glad you are enjoying it I'll do my best to keep it up bud!
Enjoyed tagging along with you on this paddling adventure! Great video! Shared on FB, Twitter, and Google+! Bring on the backpacking!
Glad you had time to watch Woodsman! Thanks sooooo much for sharing! You the man!!!! Oh yea, can't wait for some backpacking!
Are you going to do more kayaking?
Yea, I'm sure I'll be back in a kayak technically pretty soon. But the SUP is basically the same thing so I think I'm still kayaking. I'm just standing up on my kayak is all....
I bet he will when the water starts getting colder.
That was great and backpacking sounds like a great idea but I’m missing your kayak adventures.
Thanks! I'm sure I'll be back in the kayak soon enough ;)
Would be good to see kayak and backpacking vids.
Thanks Jack! I've got some good ideas bud.
Always nice to follow you on your adventures Trip! Like that camera view, when camera front mounted on the SUP going trough some rapids 23:31 , good stuff!
Hey Thanks Magnus, I appreciate your consistent comments bud. Yep, I like that view as well, it's a fun one!
Trip!!!! Great Video!!! Love the narration between points of interest, Go for the backpacking, it translates into kayak camping. Keep the videos coming.
Yo!!!! Glad you enjoyed it bud. Yep, I'm excited about some backpacking type videos thrown in. I'll keep em coming!
Nice adventure trip! It warming to see you walking around in shorts, winter is coming here in sweden! :P
Much appreciated Henrik! Good to hear from ya. It usually doesn't get to cold here until December or January so we are good for a while longer. At least not freezing cold... Stay warm!
Great film, thanks for sharing. How do think the SUP compares to the Kayak in the rapids? It looked pretty good to me. I think backpacking sounds fine, after all it is Sailing "and Such" which could cover a lot of different things.
Thanks Drynet! I think it does awesome in the rapids.... It's cool to be standing and you can feel the rapids more plus it might make smaller rapids seem more intense and exciting. Glad everyone is liking the backpacking idea, can't wait!
Great work Trip!! Like the new camera takes great video! Good idea on the backpacking! How was the spam that you brought with ya? I live about a 1/2 hr away from the spam museum up here in MN!! Good stuff😄 Keep up the good work and keep the adventures rolling always fun to watch...
Thanks bud! Yep, I think it does pretty well, I'm really liking it. Spam was really good actually but most anything I eat while on an adventure seems to be good.... Haha! That museum would be interesting. I'll keep them coming bud,thanks!
Would love to see some backpacking adventures! Keep up the great work 👍🏻!
Cool Brock! I'll have some good stuff coming! ✊👍😀
I didn't see it but was you "tethered" to the SUP ??? If you fall out the rapids could take the SUP away quickly ??
No Jack I wasn't tethered to it. I think in the rapids I would be moving along with the board. If I were tethered then I run the risk of the tether wrapping around an object which could hang up and could easily drown a person. Never use a tether in running water.
Good adventure again! Not liking the color tint of the camera. Your orange! LOL... Brightness seem high too. Keep up the great work. Always look forward to the newest!
Thanks Greg! Yea, I may have to see what I can do about the coloring... Glad you enjoyed it!
Don't hold me to It but I've always assumed the no camping meant for the area around the boat launch
Probably so. You could get away with camping on the little islands I bet.
I'm planning a backpacking trip to sipsey wilderness when it gets cold! I would love to see you do some backpacking/ bugout bag videos!!
Awesome! I hope to get to the Sipsey one day soon! Well, you've got some coming then my man!
There is a campsite on one the islands. 18.1? about 4 people can camp there using hammocks
I'm thinking of talking to Chris the owner about camping there. It sure would be fun....
SailingandSuch it would be a great over night trip
Bug out bag test ops.
Yep, exactly. Should be pretty interesting!
Found it.
Perfect! Enjoy!
Shared you on StumbleUpon. Hope it gets you some extra views.
Oh how cool! Thanks for that, I really appreciate it more than you know. Sharing is a very powerful thing.... Thank you thank you!
I vote B.O.B. adventure
Me too!!!! Should be fun, coming later this month ;-)
Have you ever tried the tallapoosa?
I haven't, but I'd really like too!
How does your SUP do in shallow water (ankle) deep water. I am thinking about getting one.
It does the same as a kayak would, pretty well. Ankle deep may be pushing it but it does float in shallower water than other kayaks I've paddle with I've noticed. A lot of that depends on how much weight is onboard as well. It does great though really.... Get One!
Yes I am definitely getting on this fall... Thanks for the info
Hey man, just letting you know that the business promo for the company at the beginningwas done well. You are getting way better at filming! Keep it up!
Thanks TYLR! I'm trying to improve constantly. Had fun with this one and I'm proud of how it turned out.
Please do a workout video. I want those 💪!
Haha! Well I might have to do one of those as well.... Thanks for the request!
Hey Trip! Love your videos! Do you mind linking the GoPro you are using? Thank you very much!
Hey Kellen! Glad you enjoy the videos bud. I'm using the GoPro Hero 5 Black - amzn.to/2yYDE7W I'm really liking it and wanting to get a second actually.... Buy one!
What kinda shoes are you wearing? Looks like some Crocs I have
Those are the Croc Swiftwater shoes. I LOVE THEM!!!! Here they are - amzn.to/2xtTLxY
Vivo Barefooot Watershoes, all rubber with a shoe tie. No stinky wet cloth material. The best watershoe available.
Trip. That's the same ones I have. Do you find them to be slippery on the inside when they get wet?
xfi1er They can be a touch slippery when wet yes but it doesn't bother me to much. BTW I used you question in today's new video if you haven't noticed. The Q&A one 😉
I went to watch the q&a video but I don't see it anymore. - John
Missed opportunity for some dam jokes.
Ha! I know I have families that enjoy watching my videos together so I try to keep it pretty clean. I was thinking about some Beavis and Butthead lines though....
Heheh, well it was a pretty dam good video nonetheless! Keep up the great work. Your videos motivated me to get back out on the water and I recently got a canoe. The boating season is just about over here in Montana but I'll get some fishing in, then in the Spring... :D
Dude!!!! You should never go under a dam like that. That was incredibly dangerous. They have scheduled releases that they don't announce to the public. Please think about the example you are setting out for others that watch you. Respect your life and be prepared for what you are doing. Please.
I agree with you, most situations I wouldn't do something like this. Although their release schedules are released to the public and I checked and double checked them. Also with this particular dam, the release was far on the other side and no where near where I was so I felt like there wasn't much danger. The water coming over was just a leaky flood gate I'm pretty sure ;)