As it happens I'm sat next to some Reeves myself just chatting to the camera... yes I managed to get out happy days
@THE-RIVER-RAT15 сағат бұрын
True true true, you have to watch on for water temperatures I think it great when people mention this in video because people still go out just in the T shirts Some beautiful footage Patrik, a hell of a great paddle, and having the ferry to yourself must have been peaceful.
@AirOnTheWater15 сағат бұрын
True, we can all help remind when necessary. Now, some weeks later, it's finally warm enough here with warm water, and as such, finally t-shirt conditions 😎 Yes, it was a nice trip, and I think that's the first time I ever had a ferry to myself. I appreciated that the staff actually suggested that I should use whatever part of the first floor to sort my stuff and repack my kayak, and whatever. Felt quite unique to be doing that in that environment.
@THE-RIVER-RAT15 сағат бұрын
@@AirOnTheWater I'm happy to hear you are now getting some good weather and a little jealous lol As it happens it was a nice day here today, but no paddling for me as I took the opportunity to get some stuff done and get my gear sprayed to keep the Ticks away when I'm in Scotland. But I may get out tomorrow if the wind drops so fingers crossed again 🤞
@AirOnTheWater15 сағат бұрын
Hope you do, and in all cases exciting with the upcoming Scotland trip! I'll be heading out soon for a quick one day trip, on the shore of Sweden's second largest lake and one of the famous canals, if all goes well. Always something new to discover!
@davidpoots836216 сағат бұрын
Beautiful, and so very different to my coast. Love the practice of using a portable kayak to explore new places.
@AirOnTheWater15 сағат бұрын
We should have an exchange program between our coasts that each include features the other one doesn't! 😎 You need to tell us more about your X500 exploits and recent Scotland adventure! 🙂
@FishaholicboyКүн бұрын
Some of my closest friends started off as kayaking buddies.. so I agree that paddling with people is great!
@AirOnTheWater23 сағат бұрын
True story! It's fun seeing you guys paddling and joking around together in videos 😎
@MMote-zt2jxКүн бұрын
Hutan ini Mantap de ❤❤❤❤
@AirOnTheWater23 сағат бұрын
Yes, those were some nice forest hikes. Did three in a day, then went kayaking for 20 km!
@THE-RIVER-RATКүн бұрын
Ok how do you know it's 600 year old? Doesn't look a day over 450 to me. Hehe
@AirOnTheWaterКүн бұрын
Haha! I cut it down and counted the year rings! 🙂 Or rather, the official info on it claims that it's around 600 years old, but now that I research a bit more, it might be closer to 550, so you're on point there. 🙂
@THE-RIVER-RATКүн бұрын
@@AirOnTheWater I thought as much going by it's graceful figure lol I think I've been off the water for too long and I'm starting to get cabin fever. 25 mph gusts of wind last night crazy. But next week looks a little bit better so fingers crossed.
@AirOnTheWaterКүн бұрын
@@THE-RIVER-RAT Ouch! Hopefully better soon! Over here, 26 degrees today - we had kayak maintenance outdoors. Appreciated getting back in the shade later!
@prignitz-outdoor2 күн бұрын
Eine schöne Tour.👍 Grüße von Prignitz Outdoor.
@AirOnTheWater2 күн бұрын
Danke! Schönen Tag noch :)
@prignitz-outdoor2 күн бұрын
@@AirOnTheWater Wünsche ein schönes Wochenende. Gruß Lars
@AirOnTheWater2 күн бұрын
@@prignitz-outdoor Gleichfalls! /Patrik
@kimberlypatterson63052 күн бұрын
So much variety in venues and conditions - but even doing the same paddle many times, it is always fresh. New discoveries, new encounters with wildlife await us.
@AirOnTheWater2 күн бұрын
I very much agree! Even the same location/paddle route, as you say, can remain fresh by new light conditions, weather, people, things happening, or wildlife encounters. Never had a paddle trip to date where there wasn't something new!
@danerik.westerlind3 күн бұрын
I enjoy coming out on the water, for me I like to come back to the same place but discovery new places is also great!🙌🤗
@AirOnTheWater3 күн бұрын
Well, you have access to some really nice paddle waters right where you live, so that makes sense 😎 Great to have the combo!
@danerik.westerlind3 күн бұрын
Normally I paddle alone most of the time and enjoy nature but I understand you completely how you mean and agree! Paddle community is very helpful and appreciate paddling with company too! Paddle community!🙌🙌🤗
@AirOnTheWater3 күн бұрын
I've heard rumors that there were no less than three Itiwit X500 paddlers seen on your local river waters at some point 😎 Two of them were also seen near Vaxholm among other things! And interacting with police boats. Yes, I hope to get back to more solo paddling as well in combination with group paddles, but whether on the water or in communities online, there are a lot of people that are helpful to connect with! As you say, community!
@danerik.westerlind3 күн бұрын
@@AirOnTheWater So many rumors, sometimes rumors are true but hard to know when😊
@AirOnTheWater3 күн бұрын
@@danerik.westerlind Indeed! Difficult to know really as you say 😎
@THE-RIVER-RAT3 күн бұрын
Great footage Patrik. With a great message 🙂
@AirOnTheWater3 күн бұрын
Thanks! You're one of them! Even if you don't always go as a paddler, sometimes you turn into an island on the water 🏝️😂
@THE-RIVER-RAT3 күн бұрын
@@AirOnTheWater lol At the moment I feel more like a Penguin... Bloody chilly hear with heavy rain and 18/20 Mph winds. However, looks like next week may be ok, so I may finally get on the water again after 3 weeks.
Looks like you get to get out paddling with some great groups of people. Must have some great memories for sure.
@AirOnTheWater3 күн бұрын
Indeed! Each trip has its own unique feel, regardless of whether it's a solo paddle or among 115 kayakers. Stockholm being a capital, it has a few major kayaking events each year, but there are much larger events in other capitals, of course.
@TheKayakCrew3 күн бұрын
@@AirOnTheWater For sure, no paddles are the same. Stockholm sounds a great place to go paddling. I did go there once about 10 years ago, lovely city.
@AirOnTheWater3 күн бұрын
@@TheKayakCrew True story. The city is nice, but the archipelago outside is where the real beauty lies! We don't have the impressive cliffsides along the coastline as you do though.. but plenty of islands of all shapes and sizes.
@robsimer92963 күн бұрын
Right on!
@AirOnTheWater3 күн бұрын
😎🛶
@robertbloch10633 күн бұрын
So true! It is very comforting to see I am not the only weird person out there ;)
@AirOnTheWater3 күн бұрын
😎
@prignitz-outdoor3 күн бұрын
Sieht gut aus.👍 Grüße von Prignitz Outdoor.
@AirOnTheWater3 күн бұрын
Danke! Alles gute aus Stockholm!
@THE-RIVER-RAT4 күн бұрын
Cool spot to stop and have a drink and rest for a while and let the world go by 👍
@AirOnTheWater4 күн бұрын
True! That was a hidden little gem, isolated from everything.
@davidpoots83624 күн бұрын
So true as they say you never paddle the same river twice, always something fresh to experience, even ice-cream
@AirOnTheWater4 күн бұрын
I guess! And I suppose no two ice creams are alike either 😂 🍦
@jantuijp4 күн бұрын
The only thing missing is someone beating a large drum, screaming: "RAMMING SPEED!!!!"
@AirOnTheWater4 күн бұрын
Haha! I suppose that wouldn't be impossible to arrange 😂
@prignitz-outdoor4 күн бұрын
Grüße von Prignitz Outdoor.👍
@AirOnTheWater4 күн бұрын
Gleichweise von Air On The Water 😎
@Lukas-paddelt4 күн бұрын
So true! You can paddle everywhere \o/ I like paddling on smaller creeks and rivers, not on channels or great lakes. But I'd like to paddle on the sea some day....either North Sea or Baltic Sea. Greeatings from Germany. :)
@AirOnTheWater4 күн бұрын
Indeed! There's something for everyone, as long as you're lucky enough to live reasonably close to decent paddle waters. Always good to have something to look forward to on the water. Happy paddles and greetings from Sweden! 😎
@prignitz-outdoor5 күн бұрын
Grüße von Prignitz Outdoor.👍
@AirOnTheWater5 күн бұрын
Grüße aus Schweden!
@MMote-zt2jx5 күн бұрын
Pohonnya luar biasa lama ni ❤❤
@AirOnTheWater5 күн бұрын
Yes! It's more than 600 years old!
@THE-RIVER-RAT5 күн бұрын
Now come on my friend, you forgot about finding ice cream shops again. Hehe Great video Patrik 👍
@AirOnTheWater5 күн бұрын
Oh man! It must be confusion from the heat (which in turn means I haven't had enough ice cream). Last trip, this Saturday, I did have an ice cream before the paddle though! Thanks 😎
@THE-RIVER-RAT5 күн бұрын
@@AirOnTheWater you won't believe me but I have literally just turned my ice cream maker on. Now I can't wait until I finish my dinner and I can have some strawberry ice cream lol
@AirOnTheWater5 күн бұрын
@@THE-RIVER-RAT Good choice. Always!
@THE-RIVER-RAT5 күн бұрын
Lucky bugger we had some real nice weather over here at the beginning of the month but it looks like it's all gone now. Hopefully it comes back soon
@AirOnTheWater5 күн бұрын
We're supposed to get some rain soon so I guess the sunny weather might be coming back your way!
@THE-RIVER-RAT5 күн бұрын
Nice one guys But that poor camera man almost hit their Head on the bridge lol
@AirOnTheWater5 күн бұрын
Haha. That's an interesting analysis! 😂
@danerik.westerlind6 күн бұрын
That was a great trip, thanks for the company!🙌🤗
@AirOnTheWater5 күн бұрын
Thanks for showing me around Gävle! It was a really nice city to paddle 😎
@danerik.westerlind6 күн бұрын
An awesome evening paddle, fun with the ship and I love beaver splashes!😍
@AirOnTheWater6 күн бұрын
Right? The party boat was a fun feature. The evening ambience was amazing with the bird sounds etc, and I've never seen so many beavers during the same trip. You are privileged to have access to nature, the sounds, and beavers right in your backyard for paddles or walks!
@MMote-zt2jx6 күн бұрын
Tempatnya luar biasa ❤❤❤❤
@AirOnTheWater6 күн бұрын
Right? This was a small hidden section among the reeds. Quite special.
@THE-RIVER-RAT6 күн бұрын
Looks like you're in a jungle
@AirOnTheWater6 күн бұрын
I should steal music from your video on that theme!
@THE-RIVER-RAT6 күн бұрын
@@AirOnTheWater let me guess George of the jungle lol
@AirOnTheWater6 күн бұрын
@@THE-RIVER-RAT Maybe more Welcome to the jungle as my name isn't George 😂
@THE-RIVER-RAT6 күн бұрын
@@AirOnTheWater Good point lol 😂
@THE-RIVER-RAT6 күн бұрын
Liked the paddle spin for the ferry Hehe. Beautiful footage Patrik and you reminded me I have not had my refund yet for my NRS Gloves. 6 Beavers & 7 Beaver splashes and 1 police car and 5 or 6 lamb's or where they goat's? and 1 awesome trip
@AirOnTheWater6 күн бұрын
Yes, they were waving, so I waved back, and then decided a paddle spin was appropriate. A few also shouted greetings and waved. Friendly ferry partygoers. 🙂That was, indeed, a paddle trip full of things to see and meet, even if most of it on the lake was just moving forward. Light and air was awesome though. Yes, those were goats - well spotted! That party boat also came back later in the dark and I could hear the warning bells for traffic further behind me as the bridges opened one by one to let it through. Just before the city of Uppsala I waited and let it pass me. That music was LOUD on the river 🙂
@THE-RIVER-RAT6 күн бұрын
Beautiful place Patrik and you filmed some amazing footage. Hope your knees are ok and a very good point about having a first aid kit as you're right most accidents happen of the water whilst taking a look/walk around. Loved the way the wooden path followed the national Shap of the rocks. Such a strange looking place with them buildings on it but thats part of it's charms I bet. Great video buddy and I liked the lighthouse.
@AirOnTheWater6 күн бұрын
Thank you my friend! Yes, I was just mildly bruised, didn't even remember this, but thought I'd put a note in. The cases where paddlers have been airlifted by helicopter that I hear of (rare, but happens) has usually been because of paddlers slipping on land and hitting their head, or hurting their back. Interesting note with how the wooden path followed the natural shape - hadn't thought of that! This place is a bit special indeed, because on the way there and on the way away from there there aren't houses like this, whereas in other parts of the archipelago you often gradually see less and less houses, until it's only rocks and nature. Here, it's just an outpost on the outer edge of the archipelago. It's hard to capture the feel of it in a video, but it feels really awesome when you're standing there. Also, no people were walking around for the most part - I was shocked when suddenly we saw one person further away on the island. We mostly didn't see anyone during three of the days 🙂
@THE-RIVER-RAT6 күн бұрын
@@AirOnTheWater Wouldn't have expected to see a lot of people on there however I thought their would have been more as people live there. Funny you mentioned hurting their backs, made think when I hurt mine a few weeks ago, that I had better remember not to twist when pulling the kayak when I'm in Scotland That would be bad. Just posted a video and mentioned our conversation about me having Dyslexia
@AirOnTheWater6 күн бұрын
@@THE-RIVER-RAT Yes, they only have summer houses there, so many may not be present, which is why the island seemed mainly deserted. Hope your back is ok now - and that you stay ok for the upcoming trip. I just noticed the video come up in my KZbin feed - I'll check it out in a while!
@THE-RIVER-RAT6 күн бұрын
@@AirOnTheWater Summer houses well that explains it. Yes my back is 100% again thanks and I wont make that mistake again.
@AirOnTheWater6 күн бұрын
@@THE-RIVER-RAT Glad to hear it! Stay well.
@danerik.westerlind6 күн бұрын
Wow, agree, what a majestic oak!🙌🤗
@AirOnTheWater6 күн бұрын
It was quite impressive!
@AirOnTheWater6 күн бұрын
Makes me think of the old Rednex song "old pop in an oak"
@uni-bob-kayaking6 күн бұрын
Some sore shoulders in the morning, great effort 👌
@AirOnTheWater6 күн бұрын
Thanks! Yes, I was better off the next day than I would have imagined, but I could certainly feel it, not least in those shoulders 😎
@danerik.westerlind7 күн бұрын
What an adventure, awesome!🙌
@AirOnTheWater7 күн бұрын
Thank you! Yes, this location was surprisingly nice and quaint as a "real" archipelago location far away from everything else. The next part, Myggskären, is another location that really stands out from this trip - I'm looking forward to taking a look at that footage again for the next video.
@danerik.westerlind7 күн бұрын
@@AirOnTheWater Yes I saw that in the video, look forward to next episode.
@AirOnTheWater7 күн бұрын
@@danerik.westerlind I can tell you already, it was an awesome place to be, especially with panorama views from higher up at sunset. I will also admit I cheated - there are actually cabins there on that small island that can be used for free on a first come, first serve basis! I thought that was so unexpected and a cool feature that I actually slept in one that night, while my friends camped as usual in their tents.
@MMote-zt2jx8 күн бұрын
Luar Biasa ini dengan siapa dari mana ❤❤❤❤
@AirOnTheWater7 күн бұрын
This is on a small island called Biskops-Arnö, about 50 km northwest of central Stockholm, Sweden. There will be more clips from here and nearby areas coming on the channel so stay tuned 🙂
@THE-RIVER-RAT8 күн бұрын
I'm glad you're managing to get out Patrik, it's been over 2 weeks since I last got out because of the bloody weather 😢
@AirOnTheWater8 күн бұрын
Ouch.. over here we have great weather for once. 28° C yesterday, incredible! It would be considered warm in July, in May it's just not expected. Water's warmed up - my first paddle in a t-shirt, until midnight!
@THE-RIVER-RAT8 күн бұрын
@@AirOnTheWater I went to shop yesterday and had a woolly hat on and my coat, and it looks like bad weather all next week too. So no water time for me for a while. 😡😡
@AirOnTheWater8 күн бұрын
@@THE-RIVER-RAT Ouch. Hope it gets better soon.
@THE-RIVER-RAT8 күн бұрын
@@AirOnTheWater Me too
@davidpoots83628 күн бұрын
Love the wildlife on the water, and the animals are good too 😀
@AirOnTheWater8 күн бұрын
Haha. The wildlife I met river paddling to another city after sunset yesterday was a large party boat with music, smoke machine and strobe lights. Also, five beavers!
@marcdaigle11638 күн бұрын
Neat little hideaway,... I paddled through some reeds nearby, where I am, but, when the water was lowered,...2 bears were in the vicinity,... and, now,... I'm rethinking about if I should go back in there, hehe...🐻🐻
@AirOnTheWater8 күн бұрын
Woups.. bears are not the first thing you might expect among the reeds! I have a safety video on the channel about paddling in reeds where I refer to not paddling in reeds if there's dangerous wildlife. First time I've heard of bears in that context, but if you're paddling in, say, Florida, that would seem like a *really* bad idea given alligators etc. Still, bears 🐻😲
@donalddumas69879 күн бұрын
I have only been out twice with my Advanced Elements inflatable kayak. I like it so far. It tracks well and it is faster than I expected. I had no problem paddling against the strong wind. Thanks for your video it is very informative!
@AirOnTheWater8 күн бұрын
Glad you found the video helpful! Thanks for reaching out. What Advanced Elements kayak do you have? An AdvancedFrame?
@donalddumas69878 күн бұрын
@@AirOnTheWaterThe Advanced Frame. I don't have the backbone yet so I use pool noodles under the floor for now.
@AirOnTheWater8 күн бұрын
@@donalddumas6987 Pool noodles, that's creative! I've tried the AF with Backbone once and was kind of impressed with tracking and speed.
@nganhuynh4729 күн бұрын
Nunnn
@TheKayakCrew9 күн бұрын
That sums up well the best things about paddling and some great footage of your trips. Our only regret is not discovering kayaking sooner than we did.
@AirOnTheWater9 күн бұрын
Same here 😎 But many years to make up for it still 😎
@tuobahc9 күн бұрын
Är det kapellen decathlon säljer ni har på? Har beställt en 2 sitsare från frankrike, ser fram emot hemkomsten. Är lite fundersam över varför man ser ingenting om 2 sitsar varianten...
@AirOnTheWater8 күн бұрын
Hej! Jag ser inte från där jag är nu vilket kapell min vän använde - du kan fråga honom på @danerik.westerlind om du vill. Det jag använder är inte Decathlons utan ett kapell från annat håll, ett Tahe Zegul. Tvåsitsvarianten verkar det vara färre som köper - dels är det ju en dyrare kajak, dels väljer nog en del att köpa två singelkajaker istället. Men det går bra att fråga i gruppen "Itiwit X500 owners" på Facebook.
@tuobahc8 күн бұрын
@@AirOnTheWater Tack för svaret det gjorde jag på gruppen! Ska kolla med Dan Erik tack