hey amazing video you are so lucky !!!! plus can u tell me what kind of bag you have for the camera and lenses thanks
@chrissaunders88
20 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video. We are going back to the same place for another trip later this month. Local reports tell me there is now a pack of wolves on the islands. The DECK BAG was Robs that he kept his SLR camera and lens in. It was a bag designed to strap on top of a Stand up paddle board. The company that makes it is called RED and it was advertised as water resistant. You could also use a kayak deck back by company called sea to summit
@pixelproduction8415
19 күн бұрын
@@chrissaunders88 thanks
@EmpEroR_SuRTuR
Ай бұрын
Nope no way kayakers = fish food😮, lucky they didn't encounter a great white, didn't they see JAWS😅
@ericpassiniemi3194
2 ай бұрын
Beautiful, and awasome, that can only come so real from a seat on a kayak. Thank you.
@ronkirk5099
7 ай бұрын
I've paddled the inside passage twice (10 week and 14 week trips) from Seattle to Skagway and the amount and variety of wildlife was amazing both trips. I'm going again this summer. I've paddled a lot of places, but you can't go wrong with a few months on the inside passage.
@lanicray9963
8 ай бұрын
What a magical video. Thank you for sharing this experience. It was a joy to watch. It’s one I’ve wanted to do for some time and fingers crossed this may well be the year. Please do share more of your adventures if you go again this summer 😊
@chrissaunders88
7 ай бұрын
Lani, Glad you enjoyed the video. We are booked to go again last week of August 24 so see you around if your up there.
@robertfrost6522
9 ай бұрын
Weather and wildlife in your favor! a trip of a lifetime! Thank you so much for sharing.
@KellyThompson-yp6hj
10 ай бұрын
Wow, this brought me to tears - this is literally, my dream. We are going on an organised 4 day kayaking tour next year, with base camp on West Cracroft Island. If I could experience even half of your encounters, I would die happy. Beautiful videography and editing too. Thank you for sharing.
@chrissaunders88
10 ай бұрын
Kelly, Glad you enjoyed it. We hope you enjoy your trip next year. Base camp are sure to give you the best experiences. We are also going back there next year on the last week of August to paddle. Fingers crossed its good weather and full of animal encounters.
@ActiveBelligerence
11 ай бұрын
Are the pilots ex airforce pilots? The communication is on point. They're giving the guest pilots good advice. This kind of communication comes with experience
@chrissaunders88
11 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video. One of the pilots in this video was Richard 'Tex" Coe who is the company founder and was a former USAF pilot.
@charleswindsor1184
Жыл бұрын
Simply stunning video & a very nice way to spend Sunday morning, thank you. You mentioned this is filmed in Autumn, but can you be more specific please? Early Sept, mid Oct?????
@chrissaunders88
Жыл бұрын
Hello, Glad you enjoyed the video. It was between 26th August and 1st September. Ive been several times at roughly that time of year and its always good for Whale sightings.
@charleswindsor1184
Жыл бұрын
@@chrissaunders88 Good to know, thanks
@caseymorrison5651
Жыл бұрын
❤
@venaybanga6499
Жыл бұрын
Chris, I hope you still check your KZitem. I watched this entire video today, and was I ever amazed. Obviously, it helps that I was raised on the island, but this truly shows and puts on display why the Island is the most beautiful place on earth. I would love to chat with you about your experiences and learnings you gained during this journey. I'm simply a curious guy who loves his home, and everything that comes with it! I would personally love to recreate your trip, hopefully with similar luck!
@chrissaunders88
Жыл бұрын
Hi Venay, Glad you enjoyed the video. This was my 4th trip out into the Johnstone Straits to paddle and camp. With each trip I learn a little more about the area and its wild inhabitants which explains why this one was jam packed with amazing sights. Plus it really helps we had a week of good weather. We are already planning to return for another paddle trip in 2024 and hope the weather is as kind to us. As for re creating the trip yourself I have attached links or the names of the paddle resources I used at the end of the KZitem video but they need to be accompanied by proper training, experience, decent equipment and good mates to keep you company. If you dont have the training or experience you could get a similar experience by taking one of the organised sea kayak trips out of Telegraph cove with North Island Kayak. We did one of their 4 day guided trips in 2012 and it was a great introduction which could cater for people of all levels of experience. Good luck
@keithmoriyama5421
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video... I watched the whole thing through.
@pravindave4194
Жыл бұрын
BHADAR WATER DAM,AAJI DAM RAJKOT
@pikemaster1972
Жыл бұрын
Amazing How did you plan this and sort boats and gear ?
@chrissaunders88
Жыл бұрын
Hello Pikemaster, glad you enjoyed the video. If you watch the last few mins of the upload it lists all the BC Gov sites and Canadian fisheries websites where I got the tide and current info from. It also lists the company I hired the boats from and the maps etc. good luck with your next adventures 👍
@juliamadison5701
Жыл бұрын
How fantastic.
@svamberiv7999
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@jimbittlestone4398
Жыл бұрын
Great video, the addition of the whale sounds really enhanced the video, thanks for posting. Was getting there, hiring the kayaks straight forward and can you hire tents etc to save taking your own?
@chrissaunders88
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video. It was an amazing trip to plan and be part of. We took all our own camping and base camp kit. The larger stuff like kayaks, paddles, bouyancy aids or PFDs, and other kayak kit like bilge pumps etc we rented as a package frpm Comox valley kayaks. If you run the youtube video to the end I list all the resources I used, maps, websites for tidal planning etc.
@vipin_rahul
Жыл бұрын
Very nice 👌
@yukonica4560
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, thank you, thank you... so many memories flooded my heart watching this video. I paddled the area numerous times years back. Enough to recognize all your campsites and to know the makeshift outhouse did not exist in my era. You really did have fortune on your side with respect to the animals. Was shocked to see the amount of boat traffic. Times change but beauty does not. With much appreciation; thank you.
@brookemartin6101
Жыл бұрын
How lucky you are that the Orca pod stayed close by all day.
@chrissaunders88
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video Brooke, Yes indeed we could not believe our luck on that first day. This was my third trip kayaking at this location but my good friends Rob and Kasia had accompanied us on this trip on our promise that we would definitely see Orca. I was soo pleased to see the Whales waiting for us just after our launch from Telegraph Cove. I felt that any expectations Rob and Kasia had would have been met by that stage. Too my delight the Orca were already well fed and had time to be social and playful. Seriously one of th best days adventure I've had in my life. We all felt so lucky. :)
@brookemartin6101
Жыл бұрын
This is Definitely a Bucketlist Vacation Destination. 🤞I make it one day.
@zackusek
Жыл бұрын
piękne
@squamishfish
Жыл бұрын
A little confused I grew up on the island there is only Black Bears no Grizzly bears on Vancouver Island
@chrissaunders88
Жыл бұрын
Hi Squamishfish hall - I know we were also very surprised to see a Male Grizzly bear there as well. Everyone told us that there are NO GRIZZLIES on Vancouver Island. Well technically this one was on Star Island, Swanson Islands but not very far away from Vancouver Island. You will see from the pictures and video there is no doubt its a Grizzly. Even the 'Prince of Whales' tourist boat had to make a few diversions during the day to check out the grizzly this close to Vancouver Island.
@FlowerGirl8
Жыл бұрын
You’re an adventurous bunch!
@FlowerGirl8
Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful adventure. I loved every minute of it. UK to Vancouver Island is a long trip! Where do you kayak in the UK? Thanks for sharing 😊
@chrissaunders88
Жыл бұрын
Hi CJS, Your right Vancouver is a long way to go but when you can fly your personal expedition and paddling kit to Canada then rent big items like Kayaks, PFD's and paddles in Vancouver it makes the trip very accessible. In the UK we paddle West coast Highlands, Isle of Skye, Mull etc. West coast Wales like Pembrokeshire and then sometimes Cornwall, Isles of Scilly and South Coast Devon and Dorset. All world class paddling destinations but somehow they can't quite compete with Orcas popping up next to you, Humpbacks jumping nearby or the odd random Grizzly bear. Enjoy your next trip. Chris
@kimbo5366
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. That was magnificent. Easy on the eye, and all those other bits. Cheers from down under.
@chrissaunders88
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. When I cut the photos and videos together and posted them as a moment of our trip of a lifetime I had no idea how many KZitem views it was going to get. Im happy other people get to share and enjoy what was a trip of a lifetime for us. Coincidentally Ali and I are also down under at the moment. Spent 10 days in Sydney, Adelaide and Port Lincoln seeing mates and enjoying a close up with your great White sharks at the Neptune Islands. Now were if New Zealand for four weeks in a campervan. G'day to you.
@machinehead6564
Жыл бұрын
Braver than me gettin in with them
@chrissaunders88
Жыл бұрын
Hey Machine head. Thanks for that but I'm not that brave - Just REALLY Really curious..... Plus my wife assured me that the resident orca pod just eat fish ;)
@RoySATX
Жыл бұрын
Wow, what an experience that must have been! Thanks for sharing for those of us unable to go ourselves.
@chrissaunders88
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. I must say that when I cut the photos and videos together as a momento of our trip I had no idea how many other people would also watch it. Im happy to share it with you
@raddadray7535
Жыл бұрын
But no Sasquatch?
@chrissaunders88
Жыл бұрын
Thank goodness - Can you imagine how nervous we were anyway having to go to bed in tents on Flower island with that big grizzly bear on Swanson island right next to us.... If we had a Sasquatch to contend with as well we would never have got to sleep - LOL
@douglasstreet7304
Жыл бұрын
I want to swim with Killer whales before I die. AND, if they waste me, so be it.
@cindyhurzeler3885
Жыл бұрын
There is no verifiable record of an orca attacking a human in the ocean. That only happens when an orca is in captivity because being kept in a pool makes them crazy.
@douglasstreet7304
Жыл бұрын
I'm aware of that but thank you.
@boil456
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, great journey with a lot fun .
@jamesodonnell8146
Жыл бұрын
But sorry this is a good video amazing would love to go long side them how much would that cost amazing guys
@chrissaunders88
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video and having seen Orca in the wild a few times now I fully support your views that they are too intelligent and family orientated to live in captivity. The exception I would make to that statement is if its part of larger conservation effort or to rescue and rehabilitate a wounded Orca. Be reassured that there are a lot of people working passionately to study and understand these animals in the Johnstone straits to ensure their survival and prosperity. Visit Telegraph cove yourself to see the great work of the Orca lab research staff and their volunteers who study, protect and report on the whales all year round
@jamesodonnell8146
Жыл бұрын
And the wonder killed 3 people in captivity never touched anyone in wild imagine swimming about in ure bath is be the same wo to tricks for food shocking same person pod edinburgh
@jamesodonnell8146
Жыл бұрын
This is amazing this is how Rivas around the world should live not China or sea world ban it all to get her we have distorted ower planet all wild life the day all for science there amazing creatures we've only saw half of what they can do is love to see one in wild is never pay for them to do tricks for food how would the people that catch these animals and kill there family cause there that close putting weights round there fail omg they washed up hope they come back all wild life we need to start might be to late fucking animals how ever started catching these defensive animals don't no if free Willy done them bad cause how they under stood us so good Patrick o donnell 20121983 Edinburgh scotland Easter drylaw avenue eh42ra humans worst think that happened omg
@jamesodonnell8146
Жыл бұрын
Deck 1000 percent
@ronbell7920
Жыл бұрын
Wow, what a trip! I have had bear wreck my campsite and eat everything. Lesson learned!! You guys certainly had a great trip!!
@lbabytutorials4852
Жыл бұрын
Lucky
@fannyfunbutter8075
Жыл бұрын
magic
@akashkahlon3474
Жыл бұрын
Incredible!! Thanks for sharing
@GoogleUser-pg1oy
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful. Thank you, for no stupid music the whole time like most other good videos. That male's dorsal fin was huge!
@chrissaunders88
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Yes that Male Orca was huge. You can imagine our surprise having literally just launched the boats and having a Male Orca the size of a bus dive right underneath our kayak. It certainly made us gasp and it set the tone for what was an amazing trip
@mughalmehwish7183
Жыл бұрын
2 years before? Wow
@JSFGuy
Жыл бұрын
✈️... Shack...🎯
@johnindahouse8151
Жыл бұрын
YEAH one dead or injured whale will occur.!... with one collision with a Big Oil Tanker. BAN TANKERS and prevent the slow demise of ALL ,the whales species, off BC Coast. ALL are in jeopardy. STOP BIG OIL TANKERS OFF BC's Pristine Coast.
@MrRichardbuchanan
Жыл бұрын
Awesome experience, albeit I was terrified for most of it, thank god for my sunglasses to hide the fear. 🙂
@candymartinez4570
Жыл бұрын
Wonderfully done...beautiful..adventure...love the sounds and song..
@charleschung1031
Жыл бұрын
The video is awesome and amazing.
@lancemontaigue6511
Жыл бұрын
What an incredible experience you’ve had and what a brilliant video. Extremely envious! I’ve been wanting to do a trip like this for a few years now. I see in previous comments you’ve stated you went in august, do you think this is the best month to see the humpbacks and orca? And what tour company would you propose as I have seen a few different ones? I’d love to do it myself however I don’t have enough experience at this point. Thank you so much for such a beautiful inspiring video. Many thanks, Lance
@chrissaunders88
Жыл бұрын
Hello Lance, Glad you enjoyed the video. Regarding your questions. I have always visit at end of August or early September and have had lots of Orca and Humpback sightings on each occasion. Regarding tour operators. I would highly recommend North Island Kayak based in Telegraph Cove www.kayakbc.ca They have many years experience running trips for people of all abilities. For a fully immersive experience I recommend one of their 4-5 day long guided camping kayak trips. That will give you a great experience and maximise your chances of seeing all the local wild life. Good luck and Enjoy
@joelaslanian1121
Жыл бұрын
very cool thanks!
@rogerbouchard7135
2 жыл бұрын
You have completed the trip of my dreams. Thank you for sharing with everyone.
@BluePlanetDrone
2 жыл бұрын
Cannot express enough how throughly I enjoyed this video. The photos and video were beyond spectacular, such a special experience. I hope to one day be able to go on such an adventure. Orcas make my soul sing and it’s my life long dream to get close to orca in the wild. Thank you so very much for taking the time to document and share your adventure with us all. So many wow moments. Best to you all!! -Brian
@chrissaunders88
2 жыл бұрын
Brian, Thanks for taking the time to thank us. It was the trip of a lifetime for us which is why I spent the time putting it all together to share on KZitem. I have shared your kind comments with Alison, Kasia and Rob the other paddlers who helped me to gather photos, videos etc. Chris
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