Kayaking 2000km around the southern tip of Africa

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  • @matt5543
    @matt5543 4 роки тому +4453

    Cant believe this happened in 2007 uploaded in 2016 and I'm only getting it recommended 2020. 13 years !

    • @peterpain6625
      @peterpain6625 4 роки тому +74

      Doesn't make it any less awesome in my book...

    • @willmpet
      @willmpet 4 роки тому +10

      But you're getting it!

    • @Goldhart42
      @Goldhart42 4 роки тому +15

      same here just seen this today

    • @DMWBN3
      @DMWBN3 4 роки тому +21

      I subscribed to him several months ago, look at his other short films 🎥 and videos. They are very good, interesting and great achievements.

    • @matt5543
      @matt5543 4 роки тому +3

      @@DMWBN3 Yeah I will do. Leads such an interesting life this guy your right

  • @SconnieKayaker
    @SconnieKayaker Рік тому +55

    I know you will likely never see this comment Beau, but I just wanted to say that this film made me become interested in kayaking years ago. Since the release of this film, I have watched every one of your videos and they inspired me to get out and explore the world around me. It's because of this inspiration that I began kayaking a few months ago. Thank you for creating such incredible content and helping me ignite a brand new hobby that I am so passionate about!!!

    • @BeauMiles
      @BeauMiles  Рік тому +41

      Thanks mate. Got it. Read it. Appreciate it. Goodonya

    • @mikebarton221
      @mikebarton221 Рік тому

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  • @lazyfarmer7796
    @lazyfarmer7796 4 роки тому +2860

    Beau! We met in Richards Bay South Africa. I was amazed to see you paddle up to the international morring (27:43). I'm not sure if you remember having dinner on my captain's boat with us. I was helping Ginni (an Australian) sail around the world, my name is Dave (from California). Congrats on finishing your journey and making a great documentary about it! I'm amazed that youtube just recommended this when you did this back in 2007! That bit with the official wearing your life jacket backwards is priceless and somewhat symbolic :) If you ever want to dip a paddle in the pacific, I've got an extra kayak with your name on it in California.

    • @PoisonPinball
      @PoisonPinball 4 роки тому +48

      everyone like this comment so he sees it!

    • @cormacdonnelly5015
      @cormacdonnelly5015 4 роки тому +6

      Lazy Farmer he probs didn’t reply because the guy is talking shite

    • @BeauMiles
      @BeauMiles  4 роки тому +1117

      G'day, Lazy. Could of sworn I responded to you, but it seems I did not! Terrific bolt from the blue. I sure do remember the encounter. Vividly. Cali is on the cards when this covid bonanza wears thin...Ta for the line, mate. Best

    • @db5094
      @db5094 4 роки тому +38

      @@cormacdonnelly5015 Well you got a bit wrekt didnt ya

    • @cormacdonnelly5015
      @cormacdonnelly5015 4 роки тому +28

      D B I admit I was wrong 😂😂😊😂

  • @mra8162
    @mra8162 2 роки тому +192

    Massive respect to the local fisherman who looked out for you

  • @mattaskew2985
    @mattaskew2985 5 років тому +1402

    UA-cam Recommended finally got it right. This is amazing.

    • @nick18303
      @nick18303 5 років тому +4

      Matt Askew same haha good job this vid is amazing

    • @foolin11
      @foolin11 5 років тому +4

      Right?! I've been getting a lot of recommended videos like this lately, i'm lovin' it!

    • @nick18303
      @nick18303 5 років тому +10

      @@foolin11 the world needs more of this type of shit. this stuff always motivates me to want to do something diffrent so id guess it would do that to alot of other people. and even if not its just good to watch people do these thigs

    • @eminence_
      @eminence_ 4 роки тому +3

      YT has been recommending this for a month now and I finally gave in. Needless to say, I wasn't disappointed.

    • @seanomalley2038
      @seanomalley2038 4 роки тому

      Couldn't agree more

  • @Nantosuelta
    @Nantosuelta 3 роки тому +70

    How Beau doesn't already have millions and millions of subscribers I will never know. Honestly some of the best and most interesting videos on youtube

  • @dionp38
    @dionp38 5 років тому +2001

    Everyone: uses GPS or charts
    Beau: Risk board

  • @oBseSsIoNPC
    @oBseSsIoNPC 3 роки тому +30

    Of course Beau would pick the ONE TIME when the swells of the Ocean are as big as they haven't been for over 20 years....that timing! Good job on surviving this journey. You are a mad man and an inspiration!

  • @iisdylan
    @iisdylan 5 років тому +229

    "i dont wan to do something to say ive done it, i want to do it because i love it" words of a true adventurer.

    • @mickburton6838
      @mickburton6838 4 роки тому +1

      Dylan Free Those words stuck out in my mind too. Great way of seeing things isn’t it. Live for the moment

    • @ranirathi3379
      @ranirathi3379 3 роки тому

      WHOA!!
      i'd once asked a friend of mine with 10k subs on insta - if she's still travel if not for posting on fb/insta and she was like - "meh... nah!!".
      yeh, i don't want to do something bcz i can get a thousand likes while the process means nothing to me.

    • @mourinho966
      @mourinho966 3 роки тому

      Lol and makes a movie...rofl

  • @ryantoal
    @ryantoal 4 роки тому +40

    So cool to see the kindness of the local people to help on your journey, not many places like this! Bravo Beau

    • @BeauMiles
      @BeauMiles  4 роки тому +17

      I know. Mozambicans and South Africans were incredible- only a few dodgy officials here and there, but an absolute minority. Wonderful people experiences.

  • @kabeljoukoo7770
    @kabeljoukoo7770 4 роки тому +136

    I don't think people realize what a toll this takes on the body. Well done mate, what a champion.

  • @MacintoshMe12
    @MacintoshMe12 3 роки тому +15

    Beau, your film’s stand the test of time.
    I’m watching this in 2021, and the archival feel to your journey, has already oxidized itself through your blood, sweat, and tears.
    I’ve never had the opportunity to make such a journey myself, but I’m living vicariously through the riptides of your life.
    It feels a little bit like a microcosm to your adulthood. I hope you go back one day, and rewatch these films, seeing yourself time traveling through the decades, and inevitably finding yourself back in those moments. Relive them if you can.
    Many people will likely never attempt even one of the adventure you’ve embarked on. You’ve amounted to more than I can count on both hands and feet. Man, you’re a hero.
    I hope we cross paths in the future.
    Mac

    • @Ms.Hopeful
      @Ms.Hopeful Рік тому

      You write beautifully. I enjoyed reading this even if it wasn’t for me

  • @VEE3RDEYE
    @VEE3RDEYE 4 роки тому +747

    These are the adventures i love to see people take! For no reason but to do it!

    • @BeauMiles
      @BeauMiles  4 роки тому +56

      Well said VEE

    • @philosopherking3637
      @philosopherking3637 4 роки тому +5

      Beau Miles you are a legend, sir!

    • @rakadoni8403
      @rakadoni8403 3 роки тому +5

      @@BeauMiles Was this filmed in 2007 and posted in 2016 ? You've got a very admirable outlook on life ! At the beginning of each shift I litter pick for about half an hour and as soon as I started thinking like you, positively and enthusiastically, I found £20 in the bush ! 😊

    • @letsrelaxwithtexts2114
      @letsrelaxwithtexts2114 3 роки тому +1

      How dangerous it is to use a kayak in the sea?

    • @121jgw
      @121jgw 3 роки тому

      @@letsrelaxwithtexts2114 Well, choppy seas have been troublesome to even boats. Now, imagine being there on a kayak in this shark infested waters. Sketchy business.

  • @Chino_Shorts
    @Chino_Shorts 4 роки тому +34

    To think that all those kids in the orphanage have grown up and are in their early 20s and early 30s. Hope the orphanage owners and kids are doing well. Take care everyone. And remember to take care of one another.

  • @qaannat
    @qaannat 5 років тому +182

    It was quite sad re Andrew McCauley. I hope his wife and son are doing well. I was following his adventure, and was moved to donate to his wife and son after he didn't make it. The video of him leaving the beach at the start, paddling away in tears, and the call "Kayak One, Kayak One" are indelible in my memory. Paddling has brought many happy times, but that was by far the saddest.

    • @BeauMiles
      @BeauMiles  5 років тому +80

      Indeed, Qaannat. Deeply sad. It's a topic that I talk about in classrooms with undergraduates, and fascinating to hear the range of insight that people have about the tragedy. Quite a nice thought actually, that Andrew is still a big part of the learning process. Go well, Q.

    • @bu_lai_ke
      @bu_lai_ke 3 роки тому +4

      Was he ever found?

    • @jonathantokios8013
      @jonathantokios8013 3 роки тому +5

      @@bu_lai_ke sadly he was never found. Only kayak was found over turned.

    • @bu_lai_ke
      @bu_lai_ke 3 роки тому +7

      @@jonathantokios8013 damn 😐😔🥺 that sucks 😐😔 at least he went doing something he loved I guess, for what it's worth 😐😔

  • @AUNZAnon
    @AUNZAnon 4 роки тому +453

    Why society idolises droll 'celebrities' is beyond me. People like this man are true inspirations.

    • @afbennett3038
      @afbennett3038 4 роки тому +4

      Ye someone to give kids genuine aspirations

    • @prestonbroadus3978
      @prestonbroadus3978 3 роки тому +6

      Stfu

    • @Daniel19021996
      @Daniel19021996 3 роки тому +9

      @@sn3akydna314 Not everything needs to be about money.

    • @aussieguy3689
      @aussieguy3689 3 роки тому +7

      @@sn3akydna314 Then you have no idea what true inspiration really is or what life is about !!! What you stated in your previous comment basically means that inspiration only comes from making money ???

    • @ange3489
      @ange3489 3 роки тому +1

      @@sn3akydna314 Good God! Why the hell not?? It’s not for everybody but it makes you think about how you are living your life!

  • @Dralunt123
    @Dralunt123 4 роки тому +700

    Africa by Kayak, oh this isn't a cover.

    • @wellscolton7
      @wellscolton7 4 роки тому +16

      Bless the fair seas in Africaaaaa

    • @stevie9127
      @stevie9127 4 роки тому +9

      literally came here to make this same comment. Not surprised someone beat me to it :D

    • @biglourock
      @biglourock 4 роки тому +2

      Genius 😂🤣

  • @jman4241
    @jman4241 2 роки тому +5

    “I started to think about the varying degrees of success, what does it all mean?” You sir are a one of a kind legend and inspiration to me !

  • @calmac7287
    @calmac7287 5 років тому +633

    Beau, we met you on the beach in KwaZulu Natal, Calum and Helen. This is the first time I've seen this film, great movie and fascinating to see the rest of your trip!

    • @appleqor
      @appleqor 5 років тому +6

      Cal Mac hoping to see Beau's reply here

    • @1239chris
      @1239chris 5 років тому +6

      @Beaumiles

    • @BeauMiles
      @BeauMiles  5 років тому +179

      Brilliant! Cal and Helen. Well, all going to plan and I make a few more films that set fire to the bank balances, I'll bring my Helen and our new addition May to SA for take 2...Great to hear from you

    • @gusfalk
      @gusfalk 5 років тому +10

      @@BeauMiles damn 6 months :D

    • @gusfalk
      @gusfalk 4 роки тому +2

      @Dr Boom What? I was referring to the fact that it took Beau six months to reply to Cal Mac.

  • @kevinma8212
    @kevinma8212 4 роки тому +6

    Absolutely beautiful, to see the kindness of humans across the world. It’s amazing to see how they just took you in as a friend.

    • @hanoitripper1809
      @hanoitripper1809 4 роки тому

      Kevin Ma and the well known south african corruption

  • @jlomohocob
    @jlomohocob 5 років тому +253

    "I don't want to have to do anything to say "I've done it", I want to do it because I love it."

    • @Heffay
      @Heffay 4 роки тому +1

      many folks need to hear him say this and watch his journey

  • @thomasjensen3214
    @thomasjensen3214 3 роки тому +3

    Hi Beau, I absolutely love how honest you are on this film. We see how your expression changes from pleasure and confidence to grief, as you heard about Andrew's accident over the phone. Very human!!!

  • @benc640
    @benc640 5 років тому +37

    This is brilliant. I spent 6 months walking across Africa a few years ago and god, this takes me back.
    The scenery, the overwhelming warmth and kindness of the people, the hundreds moments where you think ‘only in Africa’.
    Amazing work. Well done boys.

    • @kap1526
      @kap1526 5 років тому

      Wow that is awesome !!! Where did you start your trip and where did you end it??

    • @gusfalk
      @gusfalk 5 років тому

      did you basically only walk? what route did you take? this sounds really interesting

    • @kap1526
      @kap1526 4 роки тому +3

      @wantafanta01 the areas he went through were kind and friendly places in africa? You dont beleive that? Do you really beleive the whole continent of africa is evil and dangerous? You must live under a rock.

    • @geejee1255
      @geejee1255 4 роки тому +1

      africa or not very good people regardless

  • @Escapaid
    @Escapaid 3 роки тому +16

    Every time I watch one of Beau's films not only does it make me think pretty hard about my own life but gives me that exact same feeling that happens when you start on an adventure. Excitement mixed with oh f*@k what have I gone and done now. Fair play Beau, what a film.

  • @silkywaysuniverse
    @silkywaysuniverse 4 роки тому +75

    Thought it was “just” a kayaking video, it was so much more. Thank you beau for this beautiful adventure such an inspiration

  • @sydneyconcerts902
    @sydneyconcerts902 2 роки тому +2

    the man that ran off to get you drinks wow thats hospitality and how his son came to help as well

  • @josephbirch2045
    @josephbirch2045 5 років тому +135

    I subscribed as soon as he started consulting the Risk board for scale

  • @paddlefaster
    @paddlefaster 2 роки тому +11

    I remember watching this when you first released it and I'm watching it again because you are an inspiration. I'm looking to do an, one day, 80k solo paddle in early Oct. The way you look at life causes me to slow down and question what is truly driving me. I think that leads to safer decision making when I finally shove off.

  • @pct2025
    @pct2025 5 років тому +886

    "I want to do a huge kayak trip somewhere... hmm where to go? I know!, i'll go to where there are the largest concentrations of great white sharks in the world!"..

    • @dracosilver908
      @dracosilver908 5 років тому +154

      Sharks are better than african pirates

    • @luistoroteijeiro7701
      @luistoroteijeiro7701 5 років тому +61

      Then you must go to Wall Street.......

    • @straybubbles7334
      @straybubbles7334 5 років тому +5

      @@dracosilver908 racist

    • @jarod5672
      @jarod5672 5 років тому +85

      @@straybubbles7334 how

    • @anguishingquark
      @anguishingquark 5 років тому +15

      luis toro teijeiro Wall Street isn’t that bad. All they do is pop pills and jack off

  • @au_gmentedreality
    @au_gmentedreality 2 роки тому +3

    I have been binging you for days! This voyage, the bravery, the loneliness, I felt it in my heart. While I don't paddle, I can try to imagine, but cannot. I hope you're well, and thank you for this beautiful documentary of the travel

  • @inderjeetkaur2779
    @inderjeetkaur2779 5 років тому +667

    Why doesnt this video have a billion views and this channel 10 millions subs ????

    • @bartholomewlyons
      @bartholomewlyons 5 років тому +46

      It has just started to appear in people’s recommended so will probably pick up on subs and views shortly.
      Also, shows that you can have great content but not making millions like that Pewdie guy or smth.
      This channel is the shit. Shows life, real life, real effort and dedication.
      And it is free content?))

    • @Syndister
      @Syndister 5 років тому +1

      Was thinking the same but mr Lyons has all the answers

    • @Syndister
      @Syndister 5 років тому

      Was thinking the same but mr Lyons has all the answers

    • @forestwiids9710
      @forestwiids9710 5 років тому +4

      Quiet he’s ours, no one else can know

    • @qswedasf
      @qswedasf 5 років тому

      Agree

  • @Vineet_thatweneed
    @Vineet_thatweneed 2 роки тому +4

    Watched every video of yours after finding your channel yesterday, had a stress fracture in my foot from a week , can't think of anything else but running,
    But your films made me realise the importance of every aspect of an adventure wheather it be taking a break or listening to my heartbeat spending time with ourselves imploring while exploring. Have a good day mate
    idk why I've did what i did in my past 20 years of life but
    I'm making every year of my life count from now on
    pushing towards my ultimate goal of having a balanced life with the forces of expansion and survival equating eachother.

  • @brendonhamacher5183
    @brendonhamacher5183 5 років тому +58

    That map from Risk is perfect for this.

  • @mobya80
    @mobya80 3 роки тому +1

    Never again will I ignore something that repeatedly pops up in my recommended. What an amazing film. Thank you.

  • @SuperGeert123
    @SuperGeert123 5 років тому +45

    I went on kayak trip 7 days on the Thames from Abingdon to London, recent. I slept in bushes and Islands.
    I was alone and so glad to have nothing, just bush to talk to , good sleeping arrangements , food drink supply.
    I am planning next trip ..

    • @SuperGeert123
      @SuperGeert123 4 роки тому +5

      @Johnny Dong Hahaha , you could also say ; survivor. Right now I ve been training in my kayak. I can go where no 1 else can, go wild camping for 10 days or more. It s called social distancing at its Best !

    • @mrs.chandler9384
      @mrs.chandler9384 4 роки тому

      SuperGeert123 No one cares.

    • @4lisher
      @4lisher 4 роки тому +10

      Chinese Hitler I care. So speak for yourself.

  • @ZachDxn
    @ZachDxn 4 роки тому +17

    I really appreciate your ability to meet with the locals and take every bit of help you can. So inspiring!

  • @8873kym
    @8873kym 5 років тому +883

    "Dude" get yourself a patreon account and keep paddling. You'll make a killing

    • @appleqor
      @appleqor 5 років тому +10

      Well said! I'm looking forward to the commute video. Maybe he'll wear a subtle Run The Line t shirt

    • @furhadnasserjah123
      @furhadnasserjah123 4 роки тому +3

      Everyone send him money so he can paddle? That sounds feasible

    • @ThiccNThirsty
      @ThiccNThirsty 4 роки тому +6

      Dude, you don't need to put "dude" in quotes to save your dadlihood

    • @RS-xq6je
      @RS-xq6je 4 роки тому +5

      @@ThiccNThirsty dude chill out there's no harm in it. Peace out dude

    • @ThiccNThirsty
      @ThiccNThirsty 4 роки тому +3

      @@RS-xq6je you're telling me to relax? Oh the irony...go smoke a bowl peasant

  • @theangryenglish566
    @theangryenglish566 3 роки тому +7

    This was a great watch. The thing that'll stick with me for far longer than I know is the human elements, the harmony and the complete lack of modern needs and wants.

  • @rajgill7576
    @rajgill7576 5 років тому +86

    Kayaking in the ocean isnt for children, I have personally gone fishing on a rough day and its really hard to go where you wanna go

    • @gillies7775
      @gillies7775 5 років тому +31

      im from South Africa, and i cant tell you its no joke blady dangerous even to go out by boat in our waters here by the cape, this man has big balls and no brain to do it in a kayak. But all in all, very entertaining, good luck to him on future adventures.

  • @aljazbrilj1698
    @aljazbrilj1698 7 місяців тому +1

    This video was like reading a manga watching a character on a journey through life, having ups and downs very good

  • @CFRATT
    @CFRATT 5 років тому +30

    Wow, this is beyond special. I wish I’d come across this years ago, the message, the trip, and the scenery. Thanks for posting it

  • @Semi-C-Samurai
    @Semi-C-Samurai 4 роки тому +3

    "I don't want to have to do anything, to say that I've done it. I wanna do it, because I love it." (8:15). That is probably the best, purest adventure mantra that I've ever heard. You, Sir are one of the finest examples of human spirit that I've ever seen! If I wasn't already a kayaker (30 + years), you'd inspire me to become one. BRAVO!

  • @nguyenminhtoanktvn
    @nguyenminhtoanktvn 5 років тому +10

    OMG.. this awesome documentary has been sleeping for the last 3 years.. it definitely deserves more!

  • @henryscott-jones7408
    @henryscott-jones7408 4 роки тому +2

    Beau. I need more of your films, they’re bloody ace. After thinking I’d watched all your videos and scanning through the list, I quickly realised that I never actually finished this one so set about doing exactly that. NOW I’ve watched them all. I do hope you’re making more mate as you’re a hoot to watch and to be honest, a massive legend in my eyes. Keep up the great work and I look forward to watching the next one.

  • @SethAllanAmes
    @SethAllanAmes 5 років тому +808

    Biggest challenge of trip. Being a redhead in equatorial sun.

    • @finalgeneration1462
      @finalgeneration1462 4 роки тому +46

      safrica is no where close to the equatorial sun

    • @Argo483
      @Argo483 4 роки тому +34

      UV is weaker there than in Australia (his home country).

    • @puchomuc
      @puchomuc 4 роки тому +1

      .. and loosing your hat on top of that xD

    • @joshcoyne2983
      @joshcoyne2983 4 роки тому +1

      How is he a redhead?

    • @DirtTherapyDownUnder
      @DirtTherapyDownUnder 4 роки тому +2

      You dont call men redheads, they are known as Ranga's

  • @chrisferguson7676
    @chrisferguson7676 3 роки тому

    I love the conciecoucness of this person. We are nothing but a blip in time. We keep going. No matter what. Just keep going. Don't give up. Each generation progresses. Keep going...... keep going...... keep going.

  • @AnyoneCanSee
    @AnyoneCanSee 3 роки тому +7

    I think this guy is incredible.
    I went travelling in 1989, before it was so popular to take a gap year and travel to far out of the way places. It didn't matter how far from civilisation you got, in a high mountain pass in Tibet or the jungles of Madagascar there would always be an Aussie with this sort of enthusiasm pop up. Places where I'd not see another Westerner for days.
    It's long been an important cultural thing for Australians to go on adventures but this guy is something beyond most other humans.
    He makes me want to go on more adventures
    When you are young you have to seize those opportunities and not just dream about it. I remember thinking if I work a normal job and take two weeks vacation somewhere I want to see a year it will be 26 years to spend one year of abroad seeing the world.
    This guy knows how to live and seize the day.

    • @au_gmentedreality
      @au_gmentedreality 2 роки тому

      I have so many dreamt ideas, but I can honestly admit, unknown uncertainty, causes me to be very fearful. Having a panic disorder is the cause. The woods, animals, even the dark, isn't as scary as people. To all the kind people thank you!

    • @au_gmentedreality
      @au_gmentedreality 2 роки тому

      I didn't realize, 1989 I had a brain injury. I've recovered, but I'm changed. Mom and dad said I was fearless as a little guy, after the accident i was an emotional wreck

  • @islandbirdw
    @islandbirdw 2 роки тому +3

    We traveled extensively in Mozambique, including getting married in SA and touring Swaziland over a decade ago. Africans are colorful and curious but they often get pretty excited especially about weddings. I toured with similar hat and veil! Watching you go past Ibo island. We stayed at a back packers inn there. It was epic.

  • @voltprimrose6243
    @voltprimrose6243 4 роки тому +162

    I cannot believe UA-cam demonetizes this type of shit man. Its so inspiring and you can learn so much, yet this guys gets nothing but his own accomplishments for this.

    • @jimdevalk
      @jimdevalk 3 роки тому +2

      How can you tell that YT has demonetised the channel? Just curious. Thanks

    • @tincanforacup2745
      @tincanforacup2745 3 роки тому

      @@jimdevalk me too ever dig up any dirt on it?

    • @fernzyyy
      @fernzyyy 3 роки тому +2

      @@jimdevalk no ads on the vid

    • @parkouristlife4296
      @parkouristlife4296 3 роки тому +11

      Is it possible he just didn't care about revenue?

    • @electrominded8372
      @electrominded8372 2 роки тому +2

      I think that's all (the experience) he ever asked for

  • @tyleraxten936
    @tyleraxten936 4 роки тому +12

    I've watched this 3 times now. Beau, your storytelling is so captivating. You're a bloody treasure mate, hope you're doing alright through this bloody pandemic.

  • @wilsbalchin
    @wilsbalchin 4 роки тому +4

    Really took me on a journey, honestly hands down I think my favourite internet film I’ve ever seen, wish this had been in my recommendations a lot sooner

  • @pinnertom
    @pinnertom 3 роки тому +1

    You guys are actually the real heroes of life. People look to celebrities for heroism where there is none. Crazy you are actually like the adventurers of old, brilliant.

  • @davidcrellin2143
    @davidcrellin2143 5 років тому +9

    I love this. We still have two sons, luckily. No 1 son fractured skull, top & bottom palate after kayaking down Ardeche gorge and slipping down a crevasse when jumping off the Pont d'Arc. He recovered and trekked round South America to meet: No.2 son, who was trapped under a stop rock on same river, but rescued by someone reaching down and finding his BA. No. 2 son spent a year in the Guyanese rain forest with an indigenous tribe and nearly lost it canoeing down to the Kaiteur Falls, and working in a gold mine. Both now in their late 20s, and still taking risks. I won't explain what example their 2 parents set, but ice climbing, paragliding, motorcycling are involved!

  • @TresCherBelle
    @TresCherBelle 10 місяців тому +2

    Just subscribed today! And just found your UA-cam channel last night. Me and my husband went binge watching to catch up with time! You are a superb story teller and a mad adventurer, nature advocate, incredible father and hubby, all of them! Mad respect ✊

  • @MrSolonolo
    @MrSolonolo 4 роки тому +5

    Congratulations and thanks for this. It was truly great to see an individual with a pure sense of adventure in action. Inspiring !!!

  • @gibbosroadtripadventures
    @gibbosroadtripadventures Рік тому +2

    OMG 6 years have passed and I’m finding this now. My son is now in South Africa about to hand out bikes he’s assembled to kids in SA. Your blogging is incredible, for a mum back at home I love that the ocean looks just like Australia. My son and his partner are keen surfers, so it’s good for us to see what it might be like for him. I hope my son & his beautiful partner stay safe.

    • @BeauMiles
      @BeauMiles  Рік тому +3

      Thanks for watching Gibbo

  • @Sail2spear
    @Sail2spear 5 років тому +10

    Absolute inspiration mate , watched from start to finish , I just sold my catamaran and bought a hobie kayak and did my first trip , 30 kms offshore , great to see another bloke making the most of life 👊

  • @kylemargot3352
    @kylemargot3352 2 роки тому +1

    I feel like I come back to this video every few months, truly inspiring adventure. No punches pulled on the highs and lows, gotta love it

  • @eddydewilde4958
    @eddydewilde4958 5 років тому +12

    great job on the reporting Beau, so insightful and informative. A hard journey and a story well told. You are an all round champ!

    • @BeauMiles
      @BeauMiles  5 років тому

      Cheers, eddy. I enjoyed a lot of Africa, and thought I was daft for the rest of it. Go well, fella.

  • @maff3
    @maff3 2 роки тому +2

    Beau tiful! Watching this looked like my idea of torcher, everyone gets a buzz off different things. Good on him

  • @nicoleneesterhuyse7090
    @nicoleneesterhuyse7090 5 років тому +6

    I'm from South Africa and this is absolutely amazing. You deserve so much more recognition!!

  • @jacksimpsonmusic
    @jacksimpsonmusic 3 роки тому +2

    This is what it’s all about. People always ask what the meaning of life is, but they forget that it’s a choose your own adventure. Beau has just blown my mind. Watching these videos isn’t to dissimilar to an ice bath. What a wake up.

    • @ranirathi3379
      @ranirathi3379 3 роки тому

      exactly. this is why Nietzsche to now to even centuries later when there will be man-made stem-cell organs making humans as close to God as can be, the puzzle of meaning will still be there. until we realize it doesn't have to be the same for everyone and that it is okay for you to give your life the meaning you want to give it, from where you are in life and have it change as you evolve and it doesn't make any of it less true/authentic.
      today's truth might be obsolete tomorrow but it doesn't make it false today.
      your truth might not be anyone else's, but it doesn't mean it is not true for you.

  • @rossvickers4235
    @rossvickers4235 4 роки тому +5

    First vid I’ve watched of you and I honestly was hooked start to finish! I loved it! Great vid, made me homesick as well being South African. Sometimes I forget how great Africa is! People are always willing to help you there when you least expect it!!

  • @CloudPixel
    @CloudPixel Рік тому

    Love the vibes of the old lady! She talked about how bad her situation was but still offered you tea!

  • @Sdrawkcab_mi
    @Sdrawkcab_mi 4 роки тому +27

    Always amazes me how the people who have the least are the most generous. Gota love Africa x

    • @pierrevanerve5728
      @pierrevanerve5728 4 роки тому +1

      They want you to have the fun which they missed.

    • @DMWBN3
      @DMWBN3 4 роки тому

      100% I was about to post the exact same thing. Like some of the documentary or videos on UA-cam,...... where I've seen homeless people be given something, then they immediately share it, often with a complete stranger.

    • @geejee1255
      @geejee1255 4 роки тому

      the simplicity and kindness was heartwarming to watch..on a contrast the pissed of white man over a hat shortly after a friend died...yeah the difference is amazing

    • @gamegiant5136
      @gamegiant5136 4 роки тому +1

      @@geejee1255 I don't believe it was really the hat that pissed him off but the piling of things that happened before, the hunger, the struggle of the waves and then his friend dying. In shock we like to grip to something real so our feelings can feel justified.

    • @gamegiant5136
      @gamegiant5136 4 роки тому

      @@geejee1255 No need to bring race into things though bud, let's just be positive about things 💛

  • @isaacw5673
    @isaacw5673 4 роки тому +1

    Beau u give my spirit a lift. Coming from the states I live your work, thanks for your heart you give to the world!

  • @kayasper6081
    @kayasper6081 5 років тому +58

    "This bloody paddling business, it is just hard work" Hahaha! I also make large trips by sea kayak, sometimes I feel just the same haha. Africa, very cool and well shot and edited film!

    • @BeauMiles
      @BeauMiles  5 років тому +27

      Thanks, Kayasper. Might head back one day and finish what I started. I warming back up to the idea.

    • @kayasper6081
      @kayasper6081 5 років тому

      Thanks for your reply, Beau! Yeah, you should do that, I think! Currently I am considering a sea kayak trip of 5000 km, so love to see your videos.

    • @appleqor
      @appleqor 5 років тому

      Beau Miles you two could paddle together

  • @jamesd6870
    @jamesd6870 3 роки тому +1

    UA-cam has blessed my recommended with your videos in 2021, and as a South African living in the UK I can say well done for not getting arrested, shot, or eaten by a great white on this trip!

  • @joshevans4015
    @joshevans4015 5 років тому +34

    This content is absolutely spectacular. You are gripping to watch.

  • @rebeccanelson739
    @rebeccanelson739 4 роки тому +13

    Watched this for the first time and realized you started your journey at my family's lodge; Morrungulo! Hello from the Nelson's:)

  • @brocknewbery1040
    @brocknewbery1040 7 років тому +9

    Great film Beau Miles, great approach to paddling, its all about the journey, not about the destination.
    Cheers
    Brock Newbery

  • @skraaaaz
    @skraaaaz 2 роки тому +2

    I've been on vacation for a small week to sweden and took on a canoe a trip through lakes and rivers. I enjoyed every second of it and still think back to those days. Thinking about getting my own canoe right now and just go out there.

  • @duncanhamilton6440
    @duncanhamilton6440 7 років тому +25

    Enjoyed watching every bit of this Beau. I particularly loved seeing your honesty surrounding your struggles, highs and lows!

  • @shannon123burk
    @shannon123burk 4 роки тому +2

    I was in Durban for this swell. I remember it so well. The front fence of my place was washed out to sea along with 20m of my garden.

  • @PorterPally
    @PorterPally 4 роки тому +4

    Can’t believe the algorithm took this long to recommend this. Some of the best content on YT.

  • @NEKKZI
    @NEKKZI 4 роки тому +1

    The lengths of what this man does is incredible and this channel is so underrated we need to get him to 500k by the end of 2020 and 1 mil and the end of 2021 this comment was on 28 February this is my experiment

  • @shane0yourgod
    @shane0yourgod 4 роки тому +5

    I remember you telling me about this trip while you were a guide at Monash. Great to put some vision to the story. Also never forget the power of the speedos.

    • @shable1436
      @shable1436 3 роки тому

      He seems like he has been everywhere and met tons of ppl

  • @MokuTom
    @MokuTom 4 роки тому +1

    was expecting this to have millions of views.. but only 600k?? and that's after everyone recently watching cuz of the reccomend... jeez man how did this not blow up, it was amazing all the way through. what a journey!

    • @BeauMiles
      @BeauMiles  4 роки тому +1

      Ta, Moku. Will get a few more eyeballs yet. An old burner...

    • @MokuTom
      @MokuTom 4 роки тому

      @@BeauMiles oh yea i'm rooting for u man, sent it to a few mates already. such grit needs recognition honestly

  • @jankorl
    @jankorl 7 років тому +452

    This movie deserves so much more credit... I'm not talking about just the number of views, people should learn from this inspirational story. Big ups!
    PS how did your kayak manage not to sink with your gigantic balls of steel in it?

    • @BeauMiles
      @BeauMiles  7 років тому +165

      Cheers Jankorl. Funny...and untrue, they are a regular set of testicles.

    • @rokhnroll
      @rokhnroll 5 років тому +3

      @@BeauMiles haha

    • @gtsolidrossi46
      @gtsolidrossi46 5 років тому +9

      The video is not so technically well mounted and many other youtubers set aside a better quality video. But if you ask me which one do i want to know, i would say Beau Miles

    • @hardeepsingh2505
      @hardeepsingh2505 4 роки тому +2

      @@BeauMiles regular for whales?

    • @z7olliez7518
      @z7olliez7518 2 роки тому +4

      @@gtsolidrossi46 To be fair, the video was shot and edited 15< years ago...

  • @JI7NKJ
    @JI7NKJ 3 роки тому +1

    What an adventure, very inspirational. Its not the destination its the journey. Fantastic.

  • @ryanfox3337
    @ryanfox3337 4 роки тому +378

    So wait a minute... You mean to tell me you Kayaked around the most Great White shark infested waters in the world for over a thousand miles and the only thing that happened was a 3 ft shark nibble on the paddle?!

    • @vfgjasminebaker
      @vfgjasminebaker 4 роки тому +86

      Aussies

    • @coyoboyo
      @coyoboyo 4 роки тому +1

      @@vfgjasminebaker Guppy

    • @HayashiShirou
      @HayashiShirou 4 роки тому +15

      why worry about Great White sharks when knowing they actively hunting around dusk and dawn... just dont get into water around the time.

    • @alexchung5597
      @alexchung5597 4 роки тому +69

      well.. he also lost his hand stitched hat mate

    • @masonmunkey6136
      @masonmunkey6136 4 роки тому +19

      There are certainly bigger threats when kayaking around the tip of Africa than sharks.

  • @tylerjohnson6992
    @tylerjohnson6992 4 роки тому +1

    There were so many times in this video when I would have packed it in. Beau, you have a drive that very few people can claim anymore. All your videos are simply amazing, keep it up

  • @kealsta
    @kealsta 4 роки тому +115

    "I pulled out this old cardboard map-" It's a gameboard for the strategy game Risk. Thanks for the laugh, bruh.

  • @rockerobertson4002
    @rockerobertson4002 3 роки тому +1

    Ocean scares the hell out of me. Brave guy. Amazing trip, well done. Next time I'm down under, I'll look you up. Love Australia.

  • @dutoyboy1
    @dutoyboy1 5 років тому +5

    Amazing work mate, I grew up (until 13 years old) in South Africa and spent 6 amazing years of life down there near Durban, I was hoping that you may stop near Pennington. For sure you slid past it. Amazing place to spend the formative years of life before reality sets in.
    PS. Just finished watching and the Indian Ocean was not playing ball, I imagine you bypassed the coastline I spent those 6 years in.
    Great show and I look forward to watching all your content!

  • @fuzzmaayn29
    @fuzzmaayn29 2 роки тому

    wonderful mate. Brought tears to my eyes.. I couldn't be more sorry for your loss. Thanks for sharing this wonderful adventure.

  • @Manonthemoon41
    @Manonthemoon41 3 роки тому +17

    I'd like to correct a mistake, Africa is by the band Toto; not "Kayak" never even heard of them ;)

  • @UraTrowelie
    @UraTrowelie 2 роки тому

    I love the relationship you made with the locals. They just jumped in and made you family friends.

  • @canucklover10
    @canucklover10 5 років тому +46

    Just watched all your films Beau! I was fully entertained with every one, loved them! You’re a real inspiration, just wondered if you’ve submitted your films to the Banff Mountain Film Festival? They all seem like winners! Anyways have a good one, loved the film.

  • @framebrain
    @framebrain 3 роки тому +1

    I thought I had already watched a couple of epic Beau Miles videos... then this one shows up in my feed. Wow. Continue to be amazed and inspired.

  • @Trxv892
    @Trxv892 3 роки тому +3

    Way to go man. The wear and tear on your hands at the end of the trip. Wow, that was very interesting

  • @gabevogan6363
    @gabevogan6363 4 роки тому

    I discovered this guy the other day and I swear he has the most interesting videos to watch. I struck some UA-cam gold

  • @ohjimmy7604
    @ohjimmy7604 5 років тому +5

    I love this video. Today is the second time I've watched it. Kudos from a fellow Aussie paddler.

  • @greggood9347
    @greggood9347 2 роки тому

    Just a fascinating human and fascinating story teller that should be recognised for the rest of our existence
    What an aussie icon of the 2000's and beyond

  • @sibbe6276
    @sibbe6276 4 роки тому +3

    I intensily enjoyed watching your journey, I’m sure this inspires many others to go out there and explore the place they feel like is calling for them.

  • @benmiller7930
    @benmiller7930 4 роки тому +2

    Amazing storytelling. The beach break paddle outs remind me so much of my time spent surfing in Northern California, sometimes just getting out is the hardest part. Good stuff

  • @s0m3_1
    @s0m3_1 4 роки тому +23

    When he said he ran out of toothpaste I felt it

  • @JonathanBydendyk
    @JonathanBydendyk 11 місяців тому

    Legend! As a South African paddler I can appreciate what it takes to do what you did. Well done and what an amazing experience!
    And want to add, the Mozambican people are honestly some of the most accommodating, amazing people!

  • @Solitudelakemanagement
    @Solitudelakemanagement 5 років тому +6

    This was incredible. I'm always amazed by the Earth.

  • @ripple3157
    @ripple3157 2 роки тому +1

    This was so epic. Thanks for the inspiration. So cool to see how nice everyone was to you