The expedition wash up (my PhD) | Ep 6 - Bass by Kayak
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- Опубліковано 6 лис 2017
- The expedition aftermath, washed up. 18 months after crossing Bass by Kayak, Episode 6 represents key takeaways of the filmed sea kayaking expedition, most of which were key findings of Beau’s PhD ‘The secret life of the sea kayaker’.
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This film is 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...
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When you find something that you weren't even looking for and then get lost because of it. A random recommendation in my feed and 6 episodes later back to back is dark and I have no idea of the time. Great adventure and superb storytelling.
Cheers, Luke. Lots more in the coming year mate, including some additions to the series (not Bass, but others). Thanks for the note. Goodonya
@@BeauMiles It was the last day of my holidays and was already mentally back on the rat race. I was going to tell you how much I enjoyed this series but then I read Luke's comment... and couldn't put it better myself.
So... whatever Luke said.
I hope you have more adventures coming soon as I'm alrady having withdrawal symptoms. Fantastic!
Hi beau my friend I are thinking of doing this trip can we possibly have a chat
I found your channel about 6 hours ago and I've been inspired in a grand and meaningful way.
I’m reading this and same goes for me, but more like 7 months and 6 hours. Have been searching online for an affordable sea kayak so I can get the adventures started 👍🙏
I must concur with you both! I found this chanel 4 hrs ago and have watch this hole series and others from the chanel aswell truly inspirational. I to am looking for a sea kayak aswell to make some memand have fun along the way!.!.:)
I'll say what everyone's thinking:
"Thank you UA-cam recommendation algorithm.... finally something good!"
The best short film I've ever watched. Makes me want to get off my arse and do something like this too. Well done.
Turpy, that might be the most concisely flattering piece of feedback we've ever received. Mitch and I (co-producer), will hang your short note on a piece of paper over the mantelpiece. Do that; go make a film! Nice one
@@BeauMiles 2 years later, and I couldn't agree more with turpy.
Beau,
Today I just happened to stumble upon your run a mile every hour video. Shortly thereafter I went to your channel and was transported across the world on your train tracks run and then through 6 episodes of kayaking. Your work is incredible and I look forward to watching your other films and seeing the new work you create! Greetings from Westfield, Indiana! Here we paddle on large mud puddles, scuba dive old quarries and bike farm roads haha Great work, can’t wait to see more!!
To the Shared Experience!
Too good - I did them exactly in the same order. Now to watch another... cheers!
UA-cam is designing our shared experience...
Thanks, Abby. I have a real soft spot for the US, having lived there seasonally for 10 years. Enjoy all that beaut Indiana world (I'm yet to get there, but might stumble through in 2020). Go well. Farm roads are ace.
Abby Yates did exactly the same as you.today,what an adventure ,!
Hang in there Beau, in 2 years your films will have blown up world wide.
Ta, Troy. Here's hoping mate.
@@BeauMiles Definitely, I'm one who predicts the youtube algorithm's, your time is nigh my friend.
This comment aged well 😉
Well it’s two years and I just binged watched from Denmark. Awesome. All the best Beau.
A month ago UA-cam recommended that I should watch "A Mile an Hour" I didn't clicked on the Video, because im more of a Cyclist and not at all a runner.
The Video got in my Feed again and again.
Three days ago I clicked on the Thumbnail. And it was SO WORTH IT!
Now all the Videos of Beau Miles later I'm laying in my bed crying over this amazing journey at sea and in life in generel.
I'm proud of a total stranger and his mates.
And my breath was completly taken away by this inspireing Person.
Cheapau and a big Applause!
Beau, I've got to tell you something. About an hour and 35 minutes ago, your mile an hour video popped up on my feed. I watched it, and was immediately taken by your fresh perspective, inspirational manner of speaking and doing, and your philosophy. It really resonated with me. Then I watched your junk office video, and then now I'm sitting here finishing up your bass kayak expedition, and I feel like I was a part of the ride. What you did here was truly special. You brought strangers together, and formed a lifelong connection over something that will always be remembered and talked about. Something that millions of people live without, but yearn for. You seem like someone I could talk to for hours, and never stop listening. Because I always want to learn more. I've now told four other people about you, because I truly hope more people take the time to watch this series. It's so much more than a couple of guys doing something momentous, and in fact isn't really about the kayaking at all. There's such a journey that takes place here, and it's one that surely served to be documented. Thank you for sharing this with us. I also hope the best for your friend Tim. As someone who's been with family in that situation, I hope for the best. I've now subscribed, and will probably spend some time watching your other content. And I had things to do today damnit!
I find myself coming back to Beau's videos when things in life seem to loose their meaning. The insights and humbleness Beau brings to my screen seems to bring everything back into perspective.Thanks for the consistant perspective.
Great adventure Beau. I did the trip solo in Dec 2017 starting at Port Washpool taking 7 days to Musselroe Bay battling a strong westerly storm that hit me on Day 4 near Whitemark - the winds lasted till I paddled to Davenport on Day 10 (I used a larger 1 sqm Flat Earth sail and the same plastic boat I used from a trip from Singapore to Australia so surfed the 1.5m swell in 30 knot winds rather than wait it out on the islands).For anyone contemplating a good long trip like this - these videos are an invaluable way to pick up planning, equipment and paddling tips. Having now done a few crossings & long trips in my time but only carrying a still camera - its great to see the videos as they bring back so many memories of the fantastic scenery so see from water level.
I can honestly say that I have truly been moved by not only this series but all your films Beau. Thank you ❤
No idea if you'll ever read this, but I want to personally thank everyone involved for these incredible short films on the channel. I went to see the world after high school and worked wherever I was to achieve the dreams of seeing places and feeling alive - and came back just to completely drown in university and work and habits. Never have I sat down and let my experiences do their thing, never have I put them to paper.
This channel and especially Episode 6 right here has done the trick in waking me up, getting me to document all the things I still remember about my travels, the friendships I formed. And it's got me to value the adventures again, driving out to the mountains, lakes, woods around me. I almost drowned in law and history and sociology and philosophy and I still attribute immense value to all those, but I've escaped from feeling numb and revisited the old train line - my old train line - that lead me to pure happiness all those months ago.
Thank you.
honestly touched me on a deep level... beautiful how your able to verbalize and analize what happens on a deeper level then just "we crossed".. a very inspiring series!
UA-cam has hidden you from the masses. Sitting here in Pennsylvania absolutely astounded how beautiful this series is. Wonderful work sir. Absolutely wonderful.
Like others I was minding my own business when UA-cam suggested one of your videos. It was the mile an hour one. I watched it and was hooked within minutes. You’re zest for life, you’re language, your accent and enthusiasm was just intoxicating. I watched every video back to back. I played them whilst working in my garage, having a shower and before I got out of bed. Whenever I got a chance to watch video it was your channel. You have done what you want to do and had so much fun doing it I have to say I’m jealous. it’s been such a pleasure to watch you’re adventures unfold. As a 55 yr old ex cop, I think I’ve missed out on something after watching you. Well done fella. Hopefully you’re videos will go viral soon and you reap the rewards of you’re hard work. You are an inspiration to young minds.......and old. Take care.
I don't know how anyone can watch the first episode and not the rest absolutely amazing glad the youtube alg recommended me to Beau
I rode a bicycle across the USA, west to east, in 2008. 6,800 KMs over 80 days. The last day riding was incredibly bitter sweet and there was a sense of immense sadness that it was over. After I came back to Australia I was in a weird space for the next six months. It took me that long to process properly what I had achieved. And to accept my return to normality. It was the greatest I have ever done.
I think this might be the first youtube comment I've ever made, but I just wanted to say I've really enjoyed watching these videos and seeing how the group dynamic evolved throughout. I've got a trip to SE Asia planned for January and this inspires me to make a plan and reassures me that I'll end up making friends with all different sorts wherever I go. Big love from the UK!
John, this also might be my first UA-cam comment.
I recently discovered Beau's channel and although not a Kayaker myself, I feel a great sense of connection to how he talks of his journeys and experiences, simply as someone who has a passion for exploration.
I've travelled S.E Asia several times and let me re-reassure that you're most likely about to undertake the most significant journey of your life.
One you'll that will open your eyes to the world outside of ours in the UK. You'll randomly meet interesting like minded people, some of which will be friends for life.
Accept offers of adventure, escape your comfort zone and just bloody live life!
Marc from Scotland
You my friend are a unicorn! A magical being that i never knew existed, until i fund your channel. Cheers dude.
I didn’t realise how incredibly bored I am with my life until I started watching your videos. I grew up totally wild in NZ and since moving to Europe and having kids, have turned into a civilised European and just realised my soul might have half died from how mundane I’ve let things get. Thanks for the inspiration to get off my arse and start living again!
No worries, Julia. Not sure I did much...but I'll take it. Indeed, go hard to keep a Kiwi down- go get Europe. Best
Just got transported into another world. Couldn’t stop watching, great 6 part series!!. Amazing story telling. So great to be released from the mundane bullshit, and watch something amazing.
I've never been a runner, I've never really been a hiker, I walk occasionally but never thought of it as anything that good, I discovered this channel, and this man about 3 days ago, when I saw his bean video and since, I've pushed myself past limits I never thought I could, everyone should watch what this amazing person does, and go out and push yourself, step out of your comfort zone, discover things about yourself you never have before
Just back to backed all six. Perfect timing as I am hm in bed feeling rather ill. I’ll get better and know that I have my own great adventures ahead of me. Thank you. 👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺
What qre you planning?
I feel like this guy will blow up because the cinematography is so good. I hope you get to 60k and eventually 1M
That last line is magnificent poetry "home is where you make meaning of your experiences"
What an amazing human.
I caught myself smiling throughout this all series. Then i got sad thinking about my life. Then i decided i'm going to start traveling.
You must be the most interesting person on youtube. So many unique concepts and superb storytelling. I don't really know how I ended up here but I bloody enjoyed every second. Goodonya
Thank you Beau and the rest of your kayaking mates, for sharing a great adventure.
You have taken me back many years, to a time when I learned to surf in a rescue kayak off the beach at Marsden Bay, and the North East coast near Newcastle Upon Tyne.
Weekends of either surf, rock hopping and exploring the coast or White water on the North Tyne.
Great memories from 32 years ago.
Walking the paths of Brittany France were I now live a rugged coastline of rocks, bays and sandy beaches, like Marsden Bay and the Northumberland coast I fell in love all those years ago.
Many times I have looked at sea kayaks again and dreamed.
I have often wondered how great the coast would look from the sea, easily achieved on a tourist boat, but you have reminded me, how amazing it is to arrive under your own steam, to be at one with the sea in a way that is only possible in a kayak.
Thank you again for a great narrative and stories from the kayak trip to the railway run, which both my son and I enjoyed.
Take it canny Bonnylad.
Beau, this is awesome... you should have millions of views. Your cinematography and storytelling paired with adventure and honesty is incredible! Congratulations on kayaking the strait and your PhD! Keep paddling!
Ta, mate. Roger that.
Beau, what a beautiful journey and thank you for sharing it with all of us. I've been restoring a tiny 10' sailboat for the better part of 4 months and it's recently become a chore. This film has really reminded me why I took it up in the first place, and where I'll sail once she floats. Thank you.
Thank you for publishing this adventure Beau. I just watched most of this series with my hyperactive four year old boy. He sat transfixed, eyes wide and I could almost hear the gears in his mind working as he planned his own journeying through new territories, powered only by his will and determination. The future is bright ✊
Just discovered your videos after seeing you kayak from Mozambique to Cape Town. Just got back from a semester studying in Cape Town and am back in normal life in the US. I’m in the process of trying to get a job for two years teaching back in South Africa. Don’t know if I’ve seen someone encapsulate the beauty and tragedy of being alone in such a beautiful unique place until I saw your videos, thanks for a bit of inspiration to push through and try and get this job away from home and abroad for a couple years.
Got randomly recommended your beans video and now it's two days later and I've watched all of them from the mile an hour, to your trip around Africa and beyond. From the other side of the world in bonnie Scotland I look forward to further adventures and hope you and Helen are staying safe in this crazy time!
Fantastic, Fantastic adventure, beautifully made. Much like the other viewers, I stumbled across the first episode and back to back I've just watched all 6. Thank you for sharing, I thoroughly enjoyed watching. All the best...
Absolutely. I traveled to the high desert of Nevada to donate a Kawasaki Mule 1000 to a non profit horse rescue named Medicine Horse Project, where its a proven fact that horses are good Medicine. 1st I've not been much past Colorado, let alone a desert. So to say excitement and fear road on each other's shoulders was dam straight. My mechanic checked over my F-150 Ford from '92, she's got a weak cylinder but she'll make it I'm told. Well all through the trip I had second thoughts. I finally arrive but the bountiful of territory i covered was just gorgeous it truly cleansed my soul. So this horse Bravehart teaches me the value of trust, from a horse I say!! I learned that breathing in the nose of horse one communicates their wellbeing. Maybe like a dog in its mannerisms. As Bravehart taught me trust through touch I wept and hard. During my release the horse put his head on mine and purred a means to comfort me. Never had i ever had an experience! Truly rewarding, well it changed my whole outlook to life especially with this Covid-19 thing, loss of my massage biz everything. I change in course a new adventure 😁. I'm loving your channel
I can't explain how watching your videos make me feel, they're like an adventure and make me motivated to go out and explore the world. It's absolutely mental you don't have one million, let alone 100k subs yet, I'll be here watching in Canada when you cross that threshold.
Absolutely superb. The thing I always hate about adventures is those who rush to the finish line and don’t savour the experience. Your attitude to life is inspiring. I love to explore my surroundings, enjoy repurposing, and whilst I won’t be doing ultra marathons or eating my weight in beans, I have a junk wood paddle blank on the workbench right now. Keep on keeping on, and I look forward to your next adventure.
It reinforces the desire I already have to do exciting 'stuff' and what a fantastic bit of film making - Beau, you are an incredibly talented human being.
Thanks Mark. Well, it's my full time job now (with writing, building and dadding)...so lots more to come mate. Goodonya!
When I get on youtube i usually just watch videos and not really fully appreciate them. This i did... Even brought a smile to my face. I lived in Tasmania for a bout 6 years and never once have I been so wowed by a video of it or even getting to it with it the used of ferry or plane. Bloody Brilliant.
My God you are the most amazing inspiration person I have ever run into. You don't do one thing you do all things. PhD, getting married , working , living . No complaints. You know the world tells you try and do less and that your life will be full because you have accomplished a
"Posh" life but that's not true. We've accomplished an empty life . What you do is challenge yourself challenge yourself challenge yourself and you have an amazing story to tell because of it. I thought we had to perfect one thing but you are showing we can perfect as much as we want. I m ready life is too short. I m live like you. Full, happy challenged
I found your content about 2/3 days ago. I've watched quite a few videos now, disappointed there's not a whole lot more, but I'll say this much, with these current times being so different, I've started to hit a real low and your videos are going to give me the kick up the arse I desperately need and will get me doing things again. A definite inspiration and certainly one I will be looking out for for a very long time.
Sat up this morning and watched the whole series, honestly the best thing I’ve ever watched and I’m not just saying that. If your reading this Beau, I want you to know this has by far earnt you the respect of being my favourite youtuber. It’s superb quality and an awesome journey I could only dream of doing! Thankyou for sharing it with the world, I’m sure every viewer enjoyed every second!
A brilliant series found by accident binged watched and weirdly my three favourite people I don't know or will ever meet !! Great achievement guys
Beau, I found your channel early today. And now, close to 8.30pm, I have watched hours of thoughtful, interesting and inspiring film production. Your a comet of a man Beau, cheers for sharing. 👍
Hey Beau, thank you for sharing that with such a personal touch !! Really fantastic journey, film piece and that search for aw you've captured. For my next trip back in Lofoten in Norway, your film just fell from heavens. I have been always doing solo trips on kayaking, but this time I guess I'll find some friendly people share to ride. Thank you thank you thank you !!!
This man needs at least 3x his current subscribers. I'm sure it'll happen within this year.
Because of the current state of affairs, I'm not out having the little adventures I crave, but this film about your big adventure is helping scratch the itch.
Phenomenal job man, both the raw gumption of crossing the Bass, and spinning such an compelling yarn.
found it. Excellent! Many Thanks to you & to Monash for making this available! You've rekindled a flame here that was almost out, lad! i won't forget again.
Now why didn't I think of kayaking for my thesis?
Instead of paddling, I spent my time dodging Serbs and Croats bent on killing each other while I was trying to dig up information on another war when people were bent on killing each other 50 years earlier.
Speaking of that separation from land you mentioned in a kayak, given enough time, it will lure you into sailing. I found kayaking to be a gateway activity to stronger stuff.
Wonderful series you managed.
Incredible series Beau, I'm here sat in Bournemouth, UK, watching such a great journey, thanks for making a single morning of entertainment and inspiration to someone you'll never meet on the other side of the planet.
This is the inspiration I needed. This is a prime example of Storytelling because it tells the truth, the friendships, emotions, fun and painful parts of adventures. Absolut Masterpiece is this. Well Done!
That was bloody good stuff, Beau. Thanks!
Funny how I binged every video of you and then realised (after having you on my UA-cam radar for 1-2 years now) I haven‘t watched these 6 episodes :D What a good catch!
Through great effort you go to these amazing and wild places. It's the real irony is that you have to do this to learn more and marvel at what you've discovered in yourself. Phenomenal video mate. Really captures what it means to go on an epic journey.
Ta, Adam. I'm cooking up another paddle down the line (sea) soon...When May can walk, I'm off again for a paddle of some kind
This series was absolutely brilliant and this is coming from a guy who has absolutely no interest in kayaking, not because I tried it and didn't like it but just because I've not been exposed to it at all. What a journey and I love how you explain throughout how you and Matt live relatively normal lives with an office and a home and a wife and all that stuff. It just shows how you don't need to have a crazy, living out of my backpack for months and months travellers lifestyle to have cool, explorative and challenging experiences. Super cool and super inspiring to go explore
honestly dude I‘ve binge watched this series for the last day and it made me extremely emotional and nearly made me cry! It feels raw it feels real. I‘m a big fan of your videos and i rarely ever write comments but this needed to be said! thanks a lot for this!!!
Man, the 5 of you have pushed kayaks beyond what I had even imagined possible. This is an incredibly inspirational series.
This back to back in ear while working in a shoe repair shop has been one of the best things mentally for me.
So the funny thing is that I started watching this series as a way to procrastinate writing up my own research results, but now here we are at episode six and you've actually inspired me to get back to my data and look for the narrative that's hidden somewhere in there! Thank you, Beau, fantastic storytelling!
A beautifully shot journey and most of all, fabulous storytelling. I watched all 6 episodes, utterly riveted.
Just watched this series as a way of skiving off today's task of drafting my PhD proposal. Thanks for the inspiration Beau. Guess I'd better get back to work.
I really enjoyed your series and the craftsmanship of building a story that has so many elements; explaining the beauty, the dangers, the camaraderie, the meaning. the paradox of modern life compared to the daily but simplistic goal of just living and “getting there”. You did a great job of tackling the many stories lines in your episodes.
Many of us share similar passages in our lives. In my case it took the distance of time (43 years) and different eyes ( my son) to tease out a story that he turned into film about my brother, wife, college friends and I undertaking paddling the British Columbia to Alaska coastline in 1974 and then a return trip to finish off the last 300 miles in 2017.
Just as your film did not disappoint any of us that see our earth as a place where many of us go to find the sacred, “The Passage” story takes on this theme and several others. Thanks for your great work and I hope you enjoy this story as much as I liked your series.
Alan Dappen
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Beautiful journey and masterful telling. You've captured the archetypal heroes journey...severance, threshold incorporation are the three seminal phases - hardwired into the human psyche for millennia - incorporation is the storytelling.
This series really captures the best of adventure...The hard days, the scary days, the great days and all the banter inbetween with mates to keep the heart of the trip alive. Really enjoyed watching this Beau - beautiful crafted and told. Very inspired to get a hold of some mates and start planning the next adventure!
What a wonderful, wonderful 6 episodes of adventure. I have so enjoyed every minute of this series. At 60 years of age and paddling as a 'coffee cruiser', I'm never going to be up to a Bass Strait crossing, but this has now inspired me to plan my own kayaking adventure. Congratulations to all the boys for completing the Tassie trip and Beau, thanks so much for recording it. I hope you attained your PhD.
Thank you for this journey, Beau. Since I stumbled upon your videos, my life has changed for the better. I started running again and going outdoors more. Cheers from Greece.
Hey mate, loved all your kayaking films, especially this series. Hope your PhD went well. Thanks heaps for the inspiration. Best wishes from Ireland.
By far the best UA-cam Filmmaker I've come across. Astonishingly good. Genius. And I don't say that lightly.
Absolutely amazing. So stoked on your videos.
Like others, I'm not sure how I came here, but yet here I stay. Watching every episode, dreaming of some of my own adventures and marveling about the beauty of making things that last. LIke friends, and memories and stories of personal bests, worsts and middles. I can't help but think it makes the ordinary just a little sweeter as well. Be well.
I was lucky enough to meet the Australian maritime environment near Melbourne and in famous Bondi. It is so much different from the Meditternian sea. This series helped me to remind this time back in 1990. What an exciting wilderness.. Congratulations.
Thanks, Vasilis. Yes, we are lucky seafarers here in Australia. Wild, long, wondeful coast with huge diversity. Good to jog memories for others
I really enjoed your 6 part series, thank you for sharing it with us Beau.
Beau, clicking on episode 1 I had no expectations or real interest in kayaking. Now 1 hour and 6 episodes later I just want to say thanks. Real corker of a movie. Interesting, beautiful and funny. You have a real skill for editing and story telling. Thank you so much for your movies
This was an absolute pleasure to watch! A truly inspiring endeavor, onya fellas
What a bloody ripper series. Thank you for putting it together.
just binge watched this and more of your videos. This was so awesome. Talk about motivation, my goodness. So awesome, Beau.
Loved it Beau, fantastic stuff!
Wow... that was awesome to watch. Thanks for sharing.
Absolutely incredible. Thanks Beau
Just wonderful. Thank you ☺
Amazing story telling, chills.
What an amazing journey and film-series! Quite inspiring!!
why am i crying after watching this whole series. so awesome
Thanks Beau! Inspiring stuff, brilliant filmmaking, and overall beautiful.
And she said yes to the chocolate or the ring ?😂😂great series just binged watched them all. Loving your channel
Beau, I absolutely loved this series! Thank you very much for bringing us all along with you!
This series is one of those great reminders to make sure we are stepping across the line of our individual day to day lives and pushing the boundaries to see what we are capable of. Brilliant set of videos.
What an amazing piece of Australian story telling. Beau you’re an inspiration!
Stunning Beau, on all levels, ALL!
Thanks for sharing your journey with us!
Mate thank you! I absolutely loved every episode.
The way you speak about life and reality in this series is so far fetched to us almost because these are living times of times that are so imaginary to us, the audience that its pretty much a fairy tale or the land of dreams if you will but its so real...
Its beautiful what you educate to us and it really makes me understand that the world you live in is the world that yourself makes it and it really can be a beautiful place.
I am just about to present my Masters concept map on the potential of outdoor education. To say I started off watching as an exercise in procrastination is probably true, I finished off watching as a nerve settler and a reminder as to why I endeavour to go further. Turns out I can relate pretty heavily to both the academic reflection and unpicking and the will to share and explore more. You are an inspiration, Cheers!
Really enjoyed the whole series, entertaining on a number of different levels and this final episode was a perfect way to put the whole adventure into a bottle and send it back out for others to find. Thanks for the journey.
This series was absolutely outstanding! 10/10!
Thank you for your glimpses of brilliance. 👏👏👏
Love your work mate, this is next level
Really enjoyed watching all 6 eps of your journey with the guys just amazing. Thanks
Great series of videos. Thanks for posting
Lovely series and story. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Beau. This film was a great gift to all of us