7 Days KAYAK CAMPING Pt.2

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  • Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
  • ​ @the wonderingelectrician , @Side Trail Adventures and Dirt Dobber join me on a quest to paddle the entire Deep River. 120 miles, 10 dams, long lakes, and rugged terrain stand in the way. This is a special river to me as my 7th great grandfather settled on these banks before the founding of this country. Come along and join us as we embark on the adventure that is the Deep River Expedition. This would be a seven day Kayak Camping journey that flows straight through the heart of North Carolina. This is a trip that did not disappoint.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 185

  • @GamerKidEdits
    @GamerKidEdits 2 роки тому +1

    What a wonderfully patient paddler, instructor, and friend. Keep digging, River King.

  • @sanekatt2330
    @sanekatt2330 2 роки тому +4

    For me, I never count getting in and out of a boat as a swim. A swim to me is if you flip over and you have to swim out of the boat.

  • @peterwhatley4413
    @peterwhatley4413 2 роки тому +1

    Dirt dobbers a legend
    Good times

  • @siliilith
    @siliilith 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for inspiring me and others to get out more and enjoy the outdoors. I appreciate your videos as do others. I will build up my stamina and endurance to conquer long trips like these.

    • @RiverKingsKayak
      @RiverKingsKayak  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks siliilith! The long trips are such an amazing experience. There is nothing like embarking for a long distance trip and just losing yourself in the experience!

  • @Dude62682
    @Dude62682 Рік тому +1

    Love the way you coach the other guys. You have a great attitude.

    • @Dude62682
      @Dude62682 Рік тому +1

      If I were 10 years younger, I would be begging to join you on a trip like this one.

    • @RiverKingsKayak
      @RiverKingsKayak  Рік тому

      Thanks Roger!! I appreciate that!

  • @SideTrailAdventures
    @SideTrailAdventures 2 роки тому +4

    Not a swim...I don't need a hat. Just fighting for truth and justice 😂

  • @crossedpaddles1184
    @crossedpaddles1184 2 роки тому +3

    No swimmer bell for Austin!👍🏼😀

    • @SideTrailAdventures
      @SideTrailAdventures 2 роки тому +1

      Thank you Tim...it's just common sense! 👍

    • @RiverKingsKayak
      @RiverKingsKayak  2 роки тому

      Is this the drone pilots union here?

    • @crossedpaddles1184
      @crossedpaddles1184 2 роки тому +1

      @@RiverKingsKayak Yes! New YT Channel coming.. "River Aces" "we make River Kings look good!"😂

  • @NavigatingwithNafe
    @NavigatingwithNafe Рік тому +1

    Nice! Great journey!! 👍... I'm loving these videos Pete!

  • @nathanfouts190
    @nathanfouts190 2 роки тому +5

    That’s 100% a swim LOL

  • @haraldklementsen7866
    @haraldklementsen7866 2 роки тому +1

    Nice to see how much your video's have developed. Great job Pete

  • @deuceryan
    @deuceryan 2 роки тому +1

    I vote no swim for Austin. That was a slip. In boxing it wouldn't be ruled as a knockdown, but as a slip. This video kept me on edge of seat on the technical stuff and those damns looked like some work. Great vid.

    • @RiverKingsKayak
      @RiverKingsKayak  2 роки тому

      Right on Ryan! I know Austin will appreciate that! LOL! Thanks for coming along for the adventure!!

  • @shaggydoink
    @shaggydoink 2 роки тому +1

    I ran the length of the Deep River solo before the pandemic... your trip makes me want to run it again. Great video series, thanks for sharing!

  • @MonkeyNAround
    @MonkeyNAround 2 роки тому +3

    But we did make some memories!!

  • @JasonIrwinTumblehome
    @JasonIrwinTumblehome 2 роки тому +1

    Good stuff! "C'mon Bessie!" when you got stuck ;-). Some good little runs in there. As you said, too bad about so many dams...would be great to see that river in its natural state.

    • @RiverKingsKayak
      @RiverKingsKayak  2 роки тому

      For sure!! My guys are itching for a Canada trip...

  • @jenhamilton
    @jenhamilton 2 роки тому +1

    Great video! Felt like I was there!
    Swimmer bell!

    • @RiverKingsKayak
      @RiverKingsKayak  2 роки тому

      Thanks Jen!!! thats what it is all about! thanks for coming along with us.

  • @garygibson8427
    @garygibson8427 2 роки тому +1

    Another great video

  • @tjplace
    @tjplace 2 роки тому +2

    Love your excitement and coaching through the technical parts. New to kayaking in SC. Working up to camping. Appreciate your vids!

  • @tylerberry2476
    @tylerberry2476 2 роки тому +1

    Great Adventure River Kings ! 👍👍😎🎣

  • @brendakane3163
    @brendakane3163 2 роки тому +1

    I don't think that can count as a swim- he was already out of the boat.
    I love the narrative in these videos- they're so calm and relaxing! Thanks for sharing these journeys with us.

  • @FloridaGirl000
    @FloridaGirl000 2 роки тому +4

    Nah...not a swim! He was already out of the boat!

  • @rlutzmec4290
    @rlutzmec4290 2 роки тому +1

    Good camping, can't wait for next leg of the trip!

  • @WendysAnime
    @WendysAnime 2 роки тому +1

    Ah, I was behind someone this morning that had a sticker and LP for this channel, Neat

  • @brandonkinney8722
    @brandonkinney8722 2 роки тому +1

    There's a real nice set of rapids underneath old Liberty road bridge in Central falls. But cannot be seen because of the impoundment of Cox lake dam. I've seen the rapids one time in the early 90s when I draw the water down.Central falls gets it's name because it's in between the rapids of Randleman and Cedar falls.

  • @RobBrown2288
    @RobBrown2288 2 роки тому +2

    All kidding aside, I spent the evening reviewing the archives for a precedent. And there is at least one-Jerry Yang was awarded a swimmer bell when he slipped exiting his boat at the river bank. My ruling, therefore is “DING”!

    • @RiverKingsKayak
      @RiverKingsKayak  2 роки тому

      That's right!

    • @RobBrown2288
      @RobBrown2288 2 роки тому

      @@RiverKingsKayak the kayaker in question clearly did not complete the process of exiting his watercraft, so the ruling on the River should stand...

    • @SideTrailAdventures
      @SideTrailAdventures 2 роки тому +2

      I know this instance you're referring to and that was MUCH deeper water....he fell backwards and was submerged. Very different than what happened that day on the Deep.

    • @RiverKingsKayak
      @RiverKingsKayak  2 роки тому

      @@SideTrailAdventures 😆😇😁

  • @garygibson8427
    @garygibson8427 2 роки тому +2

    Really have enjoyed your videos for a wile now, i bought me a kayak a few mounts ago but due to health problems I could not get out but now my doctors have give me great bill of health so aim gearing up to enjoy the great rivers. Thank you again for the inspiration. OH How do i get a sticker??

    • @RiverKingsKayak
      @RiverKingsKayak  2 роки тому

      Right on Gary! Send a self addressed and stamped envelope with $1 per sticker desired to
      River Kings
      PO Box 222
      Saxapahaw, NC 27340

  • @311rooster
    @311rooster 2 роки тому +2

    Your going to need to come up with a walker bell for this River

  • @crazygrandma2972
    @crazygrandma2972 2 роки тому +3

    Beautiful footage of the river, love Austin is sporting Gatewood's Remote design merchandise. Pete and fellow paddlers on this adventure are making memories and keeping my dream alive of someday paddling my Yukon up in NC. Keep on paddling and keep them swimmer bells down, especially the ones that are maybe a slip and not a flip...

  • @off-grideverything533
    @off-grideverything533 3 місяці тому +1

    I say make up new stickers, and call it a waterslide haha

  • @kwright683
    @kwright683 2 роки тому +1

    Well...I guess when one sets out on an adventure, an adventure one will have. I love the trips that end up having interesting obstacles to overcome. Makes for some great memories and stories to tell. Great vid!

  • @maxineredfern3380
    @maxineredfern3380 2 роки тому +1

    Love your kayak camp adventures gr8 footage and what a beautiful river. 👍❤️

  • @sticksstones8498
    @sticksstones8498 2 роки тому +1

    At 52 min where he fell from his boat
    Squeeker sound. Lol
    Someone slips getting in or out of the boat.
    Just a thought...
    Loved your vid

  • @OutandBackOregon
    @OutandBackOregon 2 роки тому +1

    Missed the premiere, but shoot what a great part 2! Loved the rapid sections, absolutely gorgeous scenery up there. Keep ‘em comin!

  • @12STONESADVENTURES
    @12STONESADVENTURES 2 роки тому +1

    I love these expeditions, and the narrating is second to none brother. Very well done as always! 👍👍

  • @TheTowncat
    @TheTowncat 2 роки тому +1

    Great video can't wait until next week

  • @Leojosh84
    @Leojosh84 2 роки тому +1

    I love that dam you guys portaged around in franklinville nc

    • @RiverKingsKayak
      @RiverKingsKayak  2 роки тому +1

      The dams were so cool. You could feel the history...

    • @Leojosh84
      @Leojosh84 2 роки тому

      @@RiverKingsKayak I grew up right below Randleman in asheboro. That rock store that you guys stopped at that was closed, about made me cry. They had the best food in that area! And just the memories filled me with joy!

  • @thursey2
    @thursey2 2 роки тому +1

    As always, I absolutely love it! Don’t think I can tough that long of a trip lol

  • @MonkeyNAround
    @MonkeyNAround 2 роки тому +2

    No swim! He exited the boat and fell.

    • @RiverKingsKayak
      @RiverKingsKayak  2 роки тому

      Im not so sure...One foot still in the boat...action not successfully completed...

  • @mountainsmoore3657
    @mountainsmoore3657 2 роки тому +2

    I had to rewind it to see it again... I have to say that looked a bit more like a slip than a swim...BUT it did have pretty much the same result, so I am going to say that one could go either way.

    • @RiverKingsKayak
      @RiverKingsKayak  2 роки тому +1

      But we need a hard decision Brad!

    • @mountainsmoore3657
      @mountainsmoore3657 2 роки тому +1

      @@RiverKingsKayak Okay... since he did end up wet from the neck down...I will go with a swim.

    • @RiverKingsKayak
      @RiverKingsKayak  2 роки тому

      @@mountainsmoore3657 there we go!

  • @bobbystaats1145
    @bobbystaats1145 2 роки тому +1

    After watching it again On instant replay I have awarded him the most prestigious award the swimmers bell 💥💥💥💥 to all those other un graceful exits from their kayaks we can add one more 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻💦💦💦 thanks for another awesome adventure river kings 💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦

  • @sticksstones8498
    @sticksstones8498 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful

  • @macpalmer6611
    @macpalmer6611 2 роки тому +1

    👍

  • @bobbystaats1145
    @bobbystaats1145 2 роки тому +1

    This is going to be the high light of my weekend 💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦

  • @JerKayaks
    @JerKayaks 2 роки тому +1

    absolutely a swim. The subject had not completed the process of exiting the boat, and thus the act of becoming submerged in the water mid-rapid counts as a swim

    • @RiverKingsKayak
      @RiverKingsKayak  2 роки тому

      Right on!!!

    • @cobra5scout
      @cobra5scout 2 роки тому +1

      When did you see anyone submerged????

    • @RiverKingsKayak
      @RiverKingsKayak  2 роки тому

      @@cobra5scout we all know a kayak swim does not depend on the depth of the water...

    • @SideTrailAdventures
      @SideTrailAdventures 2 роки тому

      @@RiverKingsKayak agree to disagree

    • @RiverKingsKayak
      @RiverKingsKayak  2 роки тому

      @@SideTrailAdventures when exiting a boat, one must complete the venture in control. Falling into the water regardless of depth results in...the bell. Many before you have suffered this fate...you had on leg in the boat wen calamity struck

  • @RobBrown2288
    @RobBrown2288 2 роки тому +1

    Kevin is the Tom Brady of River King swimmers-I have to go along with him. Never go against the G.OA.T.!

  • @joshinfwtx4506
    @joshinfwtx4506 2 роки тому +2

    We all know the elusive Yukon is the best boat for these trips, but for those of us that don't have the resources and patience to track one down you ought to share with us which boats you would consider to be runner ups.

    • @riverkingbrian9264
      @riverkingbrian9264 2 роки тому +1

      My Neck Zoar ran the French Broad 9... Strong Boat...

    • @RiverKingsKayak
      @RiverKingsKayak  2 роки тому +1

      Dagger Stratos 14.5

    • @joshinfwtx4506
      @joshinfwtx4506 2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for suggestions

    • @riverkingbrian9264
      @riverkingbrian9264 2 роки тому +1

      @@joshinfwtx4506 Pedro is probably correct, But I put the Necky through everything it could handle, and Optimus is still hanging on my wall- the Dagger has a Skeg, But- the Necky has a Rudder... 14.5 is the Length you want for a week long unsupported paddle....

    • @RobBrown2288
      @RobBrown2288 2 роки тому +1

      There may or may not be videographic evidence of how much weight a Tsunami 145 can still “float” and not create a “swim” situation.

  • @kevinc2743
    @kevinc2743 2 роки тому +1

    Ding ding,..🤞

  • @peterwhatley4413
    @peterwhatley4413 2 роки тому +1

    Is this video gonna be a 5 week release ? If so great a nice Monday night look forward to the wondering sparkys

    • @RiverKingsKayak
      @RiverKingsKayak  2 роки тому

      Not sure yet Peter, I plan to do a video for each day as long as it flows...

  • @fatgirlsoutdoors831
    @fatgirlsoutdoors831 2 роки тому +1

    Not a swim! Do you ever carry a water filter like sawyer for water? Looks like a fun trip!

    • @RiverKingsKayak
      @RiverKingsKayak  2 роки тому +1

      He he! I do depending on the river. I have a couple MSR filters as well as a Sawyer and a Steripen.

  • @joshinfwtx4506
    @joshinfwtx4506 2 роки тому +4

    A trip/slip is not a swim. Excessive use of bell

  • @scottpiner2149
    @scottpiner2149 2 роки тому +1

    Catching up on these. Y’all are definitely earning it. Looks like a great trip so far!
    For your tow line with carabiner, is that a 3/32 or 7/64 UHWPME? Just curious.

    • @RiverKingsKayak
      @RiverKingsKayak  2 роки тому

      Thanks Scott! What is a uhwpme?

    • @scottpiner2149
      @scottpiner2149 2 роки тому +1

      @@RiverKingsKayak Whoops. I misspelled UHMWPE. It’s that dyneema or spectra line. Whatever y’all use for tow lines on portages, it looks great.

    • @RiverKingsKayak
      @RiverKingsKayak  2 роки тому

      @@scottpiner2149 ahhh, no it is just regular 3/8" rope. Quality rope but not the good stuff you are talking about

  • @jeffprice9105
    @jeffprice9105 2 роки тому +1

    When all else fails Paddle

  • @joshinfwtx4506
    @joshinfwtx4506 2 роки тому +2

    lots or dams. Were they all built for mills? I've seen a few stories about dam removal on rivers up in the Northeast. What's the attitude toward removal of these small dams in North Carolina?

    • @RiverKingsKayak
      @RiverKingsKayak  2 роки тому +2

      They have been removing them slowly though the for doing so has seemed to wain somewhat in the last few years. I'd love to see them gone.

    • @adventurekid9242
      @adventurekid9242 2 роки тому +2

      Some of these small dams still generate electricity -- albeit a small amount and are privately owned.
      They have not made a profit but the owners are eternally optimistic and as such they remain.

  • @alletecinc1
    @alletecinc1 2 роки тому +1

    Not a swim more of a spill.

  • @g.garner
    @g.garner 2 роки тому +2

    Speaking from a place of very limited experience, not a swim!

  • @williamcourtney8593
    @williamcourtney8593 2 роки тому +2

    Well deserved lol! *ding*

  • @BAAdventures
    @BAAdventures 2 роки тому +3

    Austin was DQ'd - not a swim. "buttocks must be ejected from boat" - LBM Handbook et al.

    • @SideTrailAdventures
      @SideTrailAdventures 2 роки тому

      Thank you Alan...I feel like common sense makes this a pretty clear decision...what are we even talking about?

    • @riverkingbrian9264
      @riverkingbrian9264 2 роки тому +2

      Alan is treading on thin Ice...LBM wise....

    • @BAAdventures
      @BAAdventures 2 роки тому +1

      Standing my ground... or ice...

    • @RiverKingsKayak
      @RiverKingsKayak  2 роки тому +2

      Wow, maybe he is betting on a STA invite now instead of RK

    • @BAAdventures
      @BAAdventures 2 роки тому +1

      @@RiverKingsKayak Dang, is it getting cold in here or what?

  • @foremanelectric8370
    @foremanelectric8370 2 роки тому +1

    He swam..🤫

  • @canajian
    @canajian 2 роки тому +1

    👋😎👍

  • @canajian
    @canajian 2 роки тому +3

    🚨🚨🔔🔔💦💦was it a swim!??? Or did he see Kevinrella's croc and in an attempt to retrieve it for his friend slip and fall into the 💧 🚰???
    🤣🤣🤣

    • @RiverKingsKayak
      @RiverKingsKayak  2 роки тому

      So what's the vote?

    • @canajian
      @canajian 2 роки тому

      @@RiverKingsKayak I think its a slip whilst traversing rocks...👍💦

  • @riverkingbrian9264
    @riverkingbrian9264 2 роки тому +1

    Deserved!!

    • @SideTrailAdventures
      @SideTrailAdventures 2 роки тому

      That's 2 RKB....

    • @riverkingbrian9264
      @riverkingbrian9264 2 роки тому

      @@SideTrailAdventures - I Need Someone Else in my world- Welcome to the Swim Club... At least you're not Kevin with Wilson's Creek....

    • @riverkingbrian9264
      @riverkingbrian9264 2 роки тому +2

      @@SideTrailAdventures And don't give Me the 3 count.... I knew Him before HE was Royalty.....

    • @SideTrailAdventures
      @SideTrailAdventures 2 роки тому

      @@riverkingbrian9264 13 swims on one lap is hard to beat 😎. @the wonderingelectrician

    • @SideTrailAdventures
      @SideTrailAdventures 2 роки тому +1

      @@riverkingbrian9264 nothing but love RKB ❤️

  • @troutfisher5909
    @troutfisher5909 2 роки тому +4

    Sorry not a swim.

  • @anthonybarbour43
    @anthonybarbour43 2 роки тому +2

    After further video review, Austin was down by contact and will not be charged a swimmer bell...lol

  • @Nick-bh5bk
    @Nick-bh5bk 2 роки тому +1

    Haha, no that wasn't a swim. The body has to be moving with the current or not purposefully attempting to get in or out of the kayak to make this a technical swim. I'm giving a pass on this one - if only to give myself a pass for when this happens to me, lol...

  • @CopperTOPDave
    @CopperTOPDave 2 роки тому +3

    Not a swim...

  • @brianstacy782
    @brianstacy782 2 роки тому +3

    Not a swim

  • @CTRiverNomad
    @CTRiverNomad 2 роки тому +3

    Not deep enough to swim, so I say nah.

    • @RiverKingsKayak
      @RiverKingsKayak  2 роки тому

      I've seen a lot of shallow water swimmers!

    • @CTRiverNomad
      @CTRiverNomad 2 роки тому

      @@RiverKingsKayak Well, I suppose it was deep enough to swim in theory, but it looked more like unintentionally choosing an unconventional place to sit to me. Ha ha.

  • @markmartello
    @markmartello 2 роки тому +2

    Sorry, not a swim. When you can sit down on the bottom, your not "swimming" your sitting.

    • @RiverKingsKayak
      @RiverKingsKayak  2 роки тому

      he he, but from the context of kayaking...when you are flat on your back in a river from a failed attempt to exit your boat....well....ding! LOL

    • @markmartello
      @markmartello 2 роки тому +2

      @@RiverKingsKayak okay, I'll give you that. And by the way, great video. I really love your kayak camping trip videos. A buddy and I are kayaking the entire length of the Wisconsin. We started at the source and have made about 160 miles so far.

    • @RiverKingsKayak
      @RiverKingsKayak  2 роки тому

      @@markmartello that's awesome!!! Thank you sir! I've never been on that river

    • @markmartello
      @markmartello 2 роки тому +1

      @@RiverKingsKayak well come on up! There are plenty of awesome sections. Small creek size sections, large big river sections with sandbar camping, and plenty in between. Unfortunately, most of the whitewater has been drowned under reservoirs. But still lots of great paddling.

  • @thewonderingelectrician
    @thewonderingelectrician 2 роки тому +1

    Swim