SUP Expedition / 950 km from Switzerland to the Netherlands / Josua Wechsler
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- Опубліковано 19 вер 2024
- Years ago I had the dream to paddle on a SUP from Switzerland to the Netherlands. Always when I was close to realize this idea, something came in between. Corona changed many plans, so it was time to pick up this old dream. In April 2020 I started building a wooden SUP in my workspace in the Netherlands. In the beginning of August 2020 my journey from Switzerland to the Netherlands could finally start.
This film gives you an impression of the building process of my wood SUP and the 27 days of expedition trough Switzerland, Germany and the Netherlands (950km).
For more information please visit: www.josuawechsler.com
I love the simplicity of your presentation. No music, just subtitles- very inspirational.
No over-exagerated fake emotions in an American voice, this is great. He learnt a lot in the Netherlands. Doe maar gewoon, hè?
I was 🤞 for the same and wasn’t disappointed. I don’t know if the idea of the journey proved it’s feasibility to me but I’m sure it was a monumental adventure. I mean I’d rather go by bike.
Loved every second of it.
- No music, instead we got to hear to wind, raindrops and every soothing sound of the paddle wading through the water.
- choice is text font was superb and perfect for the video
- Pacing of each cut was fantastic, not lingering on one scene too long, almost making us crave more.
- Lastly, the camera shots of your paddling away from the shore... those must've been tedious to set up. Well worth the shots though!
Thank you for this!
Agree on all parts. This was a most awesome video of a more awesome adventure! Great inspiration this!
I can't imagine a more difficult and uncomfortable way of doing such a long journey. Huge respect, congratulations
do you remember pedalos? thats that would be a step-up haha
Swimming?
Doing exactly what he did but standing on your head the whole time
Walking that distance with glass in the shoes would be more difficult and uncomfortable.
@@MoebiusUK i like that one! Lego's could also do the job 😂
I have no idea why for some people SUP seems to be more attractive than kayak, canoe or any boat. Moving forward on this seems to be very exhausting especially in some longer trips. Anyway I'm impressed by you achievement. Best regards from Poland!
I think it is about the perspective. You get a better view than in a canoe. I'm no SUP expert, but I think that could be one of the reasons.
Also because it's 1. Cheaper/easier to build yourself like he did.
2. Lighter and easier to drag around. As you can see in the video, the large rivers in Europe are heavily built, there are dams, locks, industries, ... so you often have to get out of the water and walk. But yeah once you're in the water, I prefer the kayak too.
Check out Swift pack boats. They are a kayak/canoe hybrid. With the carbon fiber models you can have a 14 foot boat that weighs 22 pounds / 10 kg.
I physically couldn't do the sup id hate it I have a hard enough time keeping a canoe upright
@Hayley Nash Don’t waste money on lessons! Instead just buy a inflatable board, pump it up and learn by doing it. It’s really easy and to me it has been a great addition in life! Daily workout 🏋️
I don't usually write comments, but this was an amazing video, truly. The pureness of it, GREAT!
It reminded me a bit of Beau Miles his videos.
Keep up the travelling and building and making an living.
Bless!
Respect. For me it’s already an adventure when I paddle on a lake.
Great ,i do like that there’s no narration commentary, just the sounds of the environment
Good thing he did not lose the grocery cart on his first capsize.
That would be a devastating setback. Cheers.. Great vid. THx
Beautiful story, I really enjoyed the few words, the silence, the sound of the water, and watching through your lens. Thanks!!
I am a frustrated adventurer. I usually travel by car but since the pandemic, I have started cycling and I appreciate "man power" more and more. Your adventure is absolutely brilliant and although I think I would love to have a water-based adventure, I felt quite anxious watching the strong currents and the large boats near to you. Perhaps I might try something in a boat instead. But kudos to you for doing this and for your video with no music spoiling the experience. The sounds of the water around you are quite wonderful.
Thank you for restraining from music-pollution!
What a trip and what a movie. Very inspiring.
Thanks for making this movie I enjoyed your adventure ❤
Respect! Living life to the fullest and exploring the beauty of the world The Most High has given us as our home! Thank you for sharing your journey!
Thank you for sharing your adventure. What makes it even more special is that you did it on a board that you made yourself.
Regards from South Africa.
This man needs million of views for this journey!
What a great journey. Very inspirational
Incredible journey and effort. 👏well done to you and all involved. Thanks for sharing. 😁👍
I've recently taken up sup as a hobby, and I must say, this video was ever so inspiring. What a grand journey. Even made your own board. Phenomenal.
Hi, how about visiting Tanzania and teach me how to make those great SUP
often driven that route wondering if such a trip were possible and now we know,thanks for that. inspiring stuff.
Very great and fantastic. Thanks a lot for sharing the journey with us, I really enjoyed the video, and good luck with all your future adventures.
Very cool, those initial rapids appear pretty intimidating on a stand up, some inspiration for when the world allows me to travel up that way again
Very courageous thing to do. I paddled for 80km on the river Shannon in Ireland and that was an adventure, but this was epic 👍
Like Andy Goldsworthy meets Huckleberry Finn. Another great combo!
Congratulations 👏🏻 and thanks for sharing your experience with us
Awesome video...love how it was edited. Now we need a full build video so I can copy!
So glad to live and sup in North America where our waterways are still pristine.
This guy is hard core doing this!!
Great Adventure. I love ur video. Silence, the River and the Rain. Thank you for this video. 💪🏻👊🏻👍🏻
Bonjour à vous un beau voyage que vous avez fait un grand moment de bonheur c'est une belle vidéo. See you soon l'ami Matt
The ability to build a thing, anything is cool enough! The journey, the icing on the cake, well done.
I thought of it the otherway around haha
Exploring the Dutch canals on a SUP board is an unforgettable experience, with the calm waters and charming architecture creating a peaceful and serene atmosphere🏄♂️🇳🇱🌊🌺🌺🇳🇱
Als Kind hatte ich genau diesen Traum mal von basel abwärts mit dem Rhein treiben lassen.. jetzt hab ich es gesehen das es klappt. Super Video 👍
Good man!
We cycled from Nice to Barcelona along the coast, slept on the beach without a tent. That was the best ever trip so far. I’ve never felt as free.
Hopefully this video keeps getting plays. What a trip. Great vid
You are brave, I ha ve hiked that trail many times I cannot believe you biked it! Bravo!
13:05 Ahh, good to see the traditions of the old seamen are held high by having a popsicle in the water lock! ⚓🚢
Thanks for sharing your adventures! Amazing to see you navigatie through these pretty rough waters.
What an epic journey! Thanks for sharing... I find it inspirational.
Great adventure and great video. No music, just the sound of water and nature.
Thanks for taking us with you
Very nice video, great adventure, thanks for sharing ❤️🙏🙏🍀
Incredibile. Questa si che una avventurosa navigazione. Grandissimo.
Great video! In Canada, we call that "Portaging", or at least that's what the early French explorers called it.
Thank you. For taking us along on this wonderful journey.
I've got a lot of respect to you! Incredible that you were able to achieve such a thing. I bet it took a lot of discipline and willpower
These days I was watching a lot of sup journey/excursions. I thought the ones that traveled for a couple of days were kinda adventurous but...boy, yours was completely another level. Very few persons would have the will power and the guts to undertake such a feat. Saying that this is inspiring would be an understatement. My best compliments!
@stevemaster85 those Netherlanders just keep on keeping on! famous for it
Beautiful video, beautiful journey! What a worthwhile challenge! Thanks for bringing us along
What an amazing journey....
Much love from Australia
Oh and I’ve just subscribed because that was sik. 👍
A realy nice film of an admirable journey.
I am from Duisburg and I am Happy that you found those two Guys, who showed you some of the beauty of Duisburg. Else it would be only a part of the river packed with industry and harbor.
wow, well done. Also loved the narrative way (writing), could really enjoy the sounds of the surrounding! Thank you.
Wow, seeing the forest marsh where i grew up 20 years ago in an equally amazing expedition is absolutely insane to me. Thank you for this!
what a great adventure.....enjoyed the whole video, thanks for taking us along, regards Taro
I am only at the very start of my SUP journey only recently getting a board. Now I am scanning UA-cam for inspiration and boy did I find it here, what a trip Josua ! I actually enjoyde the lack of talking as it focused me more into what you achieved and had to face. Well done, thank you for filming it, I REALLY enjoyed this video, take care on your future endeavours
Great film. Loved the pace, the space, the shots, the quiet, the sound, and the lack of chatter!
great adventure, thanks for sharing!
27 days! Man u are a beast! I like The originality of the idea.
40km a day on the water, that is amazing.
Crazy guy with a wicked idea! Love this video!
Respect from Saint-Petersburg!
Great trip braddah! Very relaxing to enjoy your highlights and the wonderful sounds of the water and nature. Thank you and aloha from big Island, Hawaii. Praise jah!
What an adventure. Respect to you from New Zealand Sir.
Thanks for showing another way to connect with the nature, I just bought my first SUP and spent time on basically exercise, wish one day I could do the same tour as you did 感谢！
nature lol, this river is as ugly as it can get. thats like a mountainbiketour on a highway ...
@@FMeyer-zg5mg yeah true lol, but during this long jouney it's just hard to get crystal pure water all the time, that doesn't matter ei
@@shykey666lee it is at least the last 1000km not clear water, and the last 500km is like a highway for ships through an industry park. if i go canoeing then it is places like the Donautal, but thats ofc just a 1day trip for sportsmen and there is no weed selling coffeeshop at the end, guess thats the reason our white bob marley choosed the rhein😁
Great Adventure ! You are straight guy : building a board on your own , starting with highwaters and paddling through all weater conditions . Great film , thank you .
Cheers Andreas
Amazing and inspiring as well.👍🏻👍🏻
What an epic journey, perfect timing too as it may have been a completely different story this year!
My SUP Journey so far;
2020Corona lockdown 1 I bought 6 iSups and took paying guests on River Tours in Germany (it was awesome, lots of bookings, biggest group was 14!)
2021 Corona Lockdown 3 The whole year no bookings at all!?!? (Just some rentals)
2021 July Sold all of the kit, kept 1 board for myself
I have often thought about doing an expedition, you have inspired me !
Thank you Josua
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing your journey with us!
We just consider this as a great experiences... respect both countries...
Huge respect from Czech republic, bro!
Legend! Well done, mate!! The soul is filled up again until the city drains it and you need to plan a new trip :-) Good luck on your journey through life!
No, not really 👎
@Genio Cristo Yes, yes really!
Nice baptism the first day!! the flood river was rush! jaja. Great Adventure!
Maybe i would build also a chair on it so you can sit down once in a while. enjoyed watching this.good job doing all this including the build.nice work
Fairplay that looks super tough but at times so peaceful too well done
Great adventure, great video! Enjoyed it a lot. Best, Simon
an inflatable board tracks better and faster. carries more weight and lighter. work smarter not harder but good job you work hard on that flat water... im a surfer i play hard on my hard SUP on big waves, this keeps me fit
you, sir are a true inspiration. i´m hoping to also find the courage for this kind of journey someday. thank you for sharing your experience with us!
Goedemiddag Josua!
My name is Daniel, I'm from Russia, living near Moscow.
That was really outstanding journey and quite a heavy effort you've done!
Great respect for the video and the way you made this trip.
I'm riding SUP for three years, also doing winter trips throughout Moscow river. Preparing now for my first 100 km ride next summer by river Oka. What you've done is a great motivation!
Wish you all the best and goede reis!
A beautiful adventure! Thank you so much for sharing!
Great journey you have made👍👍👍
What an incredible adventure, my dear Josua. We were so proud to see this video, from the making of the paddle, to the struggles, to the beautiful scenery and your relationship with nature. You really are a true inspiration. Thank you for sharing this with us!
What an epic journey. Thanks for letting UA-cam viewers tag along for the ride. You must have shed some weight from all the sweating over those miles, but this is a story you will tell your grandchildren someday for sure.
Respect! I only had a trip with 247 km on Havel and Elbe from Westhavelland to Hamburg in 8 days in a canoe.
Awesome! Congratulations on the trip and good job with the video (thanks for no music too).
Thanks for taking the time to make and share this vid.
What a confident guy
Brilliant workmanship and trip!
Thanks! This makes me see my SUP as an expedition machine! 🤙🏼
Wow, that’s a really long adventure!
Man, beautiful journey!!! Thank you for capturing this and taking us with you!! Loved every second of the video!
I adored that kerel. Wow!
il ne savait pas que c'était impossible alors il l'a fait...Respect
What a legend! I love seeing people like you envisioning uncommon ideas and turn them into reality! Respect.
Nurse Approved! Congratulations. You are lucky & blessed. I will watch again! Sounds of water & rain perfect. Thank you for posting this video! Looking forward to reading your book about this experience! Did you stay healthy? Did you set Guiness record? How did you eat such fresh food? What comfort of home did you miss most on your travels? Marvelous adventure! Good job you!!!!
Very impressive and inspiring Trip, thanks for sharing!
Hi josia, wat een supergaaf avontuur man. Bedankt voor de moeite voor het maken van deze inspirerende video.
Thanks for sharing. This is amazing!
Brother you are awesome. Wish I had a friend as crazy as you are. Crazy in a good way. Excellent material! Make more!!!
Thank you for sharing your experience. Really enjoyed the video!
You needed a filtering straw or little filtering pump
That was a beautiful trip, fully in the rhythm of the elements. It was great to share that journey with you. Brilliant video