Forming a sea kayak expedition | Ep 1 - Bass by Kayak

[@jasonscottarnold]

The world needs more guys like Beau. I want to be just like him. Especially his attitude towards life

[@christianburnett4405]

I feel the same and the thing to think is what's stopping us

[@stewartjmurray]

Don’t be like him, be like you mate. You are you and that’s unique.

[@chadberry3317]

@@stewartjmurray love this reply brother. Be you, but at the same time make sure you’re exploring all of the beauty this world has to offer. Cheers

[@SaiaFT]

That transition from the drone shot, to the railway track POV then to Beau was great.

[@adamf.4823]

This guy is the personification of the saying "attitude is everything." He is indefatigable. We need more people like this in the world.

[@nobody-fp5is]

Indefatigable,i guess i learned a new word.

[@robinvangroot]

"The nice part about training is when you can share it, too. Or maybe I'm starting to reach the end of my expeditions, where I'm just by myself. The meaningless sort of resonates way too much when your by yourself and you just wanna share it... you know" Damn Beau, these words really hit me hard. As cliche as it is, balance is key. Many great lessons in traversing alone but I think fundamentally we as humans aren't designed to do it all alone

[@AdventureOtaku]

Ive been an expedition kayaker for over 20 years. Ive done some big trips. This is the best series on expedition kayaking I have ever seen. It captures the spirit and feel of a long trip better than I have ever seen. Good job!

[@samwithplayground]

I'm getting a visa and I'm taking a class with this man.

[@Efficiencyts]

Did you?

[@samwithplayground]

Efficiency Not yet! They closed Australia...

[@kylejohnson646]

@@samwithplayground I hear it opens up at 8AM...

[@CivilExcavator]

FMD this is how we are ment to live the life we are given wow🙌🙌💯💯💯

[@BeauMiles]

Cheers, Sam. Sadly, the Outdoor Ed course no longer exists. Some good ones elsewhere will have to do mate.

[@WooglesOutdoors]

I died laughing when you said "A whole bunch of weirdos on this train but I've got a knife, and a gun on me." I'm just starting this series but I look forward to watching it! Great content, I subbed.

[@BeauMiles]

Thanks, Woogles. Cool name BTW. Goodone!

[@griffinwiehe3505]

These videos are awsome and super high quality idk how you haven’t blown up yet

[@nickmxw5876]

I think it's likely because the YT algorithm hugely favors people who upload frequent, lower quality videos. Someone who uploads 300+ videos a year will make YT infinitely more ad revenue. It's unfortunate.

[@TheGrayExplorer]

It was this series that sparked the interest in both KZbin and kayaking, its so good.

[@MorewithMat]

Love discovering some of your older content Beau! Such an inspiriation hoping I can start capturing stories like yourself! Look forwards to the rest of the series!

[@Thorny5718]

Dan, “I’ve never seen a star fish before, being in Australia I don’t want to touch it, as it’ll probably kill me” 👍🏻😂 thing is mate, you’re a Brit, the UK has no end of star fishes too 😂

[@TheScragglyMan]

you are such an inspiration to me. I have lived my life hampered by restrictions, some of the mental health related but i watch these videos and see all you achieve and it gives me the thirst to make something of my time. So thank you so much for sharing them. I hope one day that i attain the goals i have in life.

[@tecmath]

Saw your presentation at Monash Friday night. Awesome work. Sharing your video with a few people to rustle up enthusiasm to do such a crossing!

[@macolganjames3356]

Like a good series drama i can't wait to watch the next episode. All power to you and your arms Beau.

[@BeauMiles]

Ta, Macolgan. For the most part I enjoyed making the series. Goodonya!

[@PhilipBarkes]

Enjoyed the whole series with my kids. Thank-you.

[@jfoz7602]

I’m watching this series for the second time I love it! I was really stoked when I was browsing Amazon Prime and noticed it was on there for viewing too 👌

[@mataruns]

I really enjoyed the series, what an amazing adventure! I sure hope your friend Tim is still kicking butt... Thanks for the all the inspiration, Beau.

[@dirkbalter5986]

Ur videos are quite impressive , all u do! Many of us can’t , for sure I will be killed within 10 miles of an expedition like urs . But I can try other things , thank u for all u do and the encouragement u give us .

[@BeauMiles]

Cheers, Dirk. I'm not so sure- I reckon you'd be just fine heading off doing something, anything, that has an essence of adventure and planning. Goodonya. Best

[@campbellroberts215]

why has youtube just recommended this channel to everyone? I'm not complaining though ive subscribed

[@rich4716]

Cause it's freaking slow to catch on.

[@Mabaz]

I had to search for kayak videos to find these videos, it didn't recommend it to me.

[@alexhoplyakov1684]

I wish that would be a way to give this masterpiece more than one like. Beau, what a fantastic movie and what a treat to watch it!!!

[@steven.abbott]

Five minutes in and I'm still thinking about that transition at 1:00 from paddock to train to ocean. Wow!

[@justhuyen]

Some part of me wants Beau's channel to blow off, some part not, just like when you find an awesome restaurant but don't want to share it with anyone in fear of waiting lines. But well, there are no such things on KZbin! I almost finish watching all of your videos and trying to prolong it further because of I am afraid that there will be nothing more to watch until next month (?). But Beau's videos are worth a rewatch anytime. Thank you Beau's parents and environment for raising such a great man! Thank you Beau for sharing your wonderful moments with us!

[@kevinhinds6850]

This guy is the real deal. I reckon I love the videos.

[@kierankinsella7047]

Revisiting all your films whilst on lockdown in the UK, great viewing,will get me through it. Thanks Beau!

[@chasemayer22]

Don’t know if this is on netflix, but the quality and narritive are so much better than documentaries I’ve seen there. Impressive.

[@davepicot6072]

Just stumbled upon this on Facebook. This guy embraces it! Such a zest for life. I'd love to have a paddle with him. I'll be watching attentively from now on, best of luck lads :-)

[@afifahputri559]

He is one of those good youtuber..which hv more views than subscriber..u can tell its a quality and beautiful content when this happen

[@victoriariddell1479]

This is incredible. So well produced

[@afifahputri559]

Beautiful..i dont know what else to say..its just beautiful

[@davidpillinger2699]

Seriously mate, love your work! Inspirational. I'm a fair weather kayaker and get numb legs and behind - makes me feel better that a legend like yourself has the same issue! Keep up the great work.

[@kingghidorah5213]

Until now i was sceptical if i wanted a kayak but no car now that i see that you just go into trains with it i don't care anymore. Thank you for taking away that "fear".

[@geekyprojects1353]

I watched a few videos by Beau and this one is the best by far. Great job!

[@eroffroad5438]

Awesome videos, always hanging out for another. Very inspiring.

[@michaeltriff1241]

Out here re watching videos because your on another level!!

[@tisfortiny]

Friken Aces Beau. Always love your vids, every time. Thanks for capturing and sharing this and inspiring me again.

[@mcomerford4]

Just finished this ep, going to watch the rest now- a lovely video and great watch! :)

[@paulgriffin8566]

Absolutely inspirational. I can't believe It took me this long to discover. Many thanks for sharing.

[@BeauMiles]

Nice to have you watching, Paul. Good one!

[@PaddlinDutchman]

this is simply amazing and very inspiring! Love it!

[@Hellhamster]

Zo, krijg altijd direct weer zin als ik dit weer eens zie

[@soloatlanticrower]

Just come across this Beau, pretty cool stuff, gotta love the ocean in a human propelled craft, can't beat it.

[@be.legendary0520]

Always amazing videos and adventures. Big fan of your work. Always wish you the best, keep it up.

[@alfiefairs7323]

No way Dan taught me at Plas Y brenin. What a great and hilarious dude!

[@samgowen1126]

this guy is the modern indiana jones

[@BeauMiles]

That's exactly what I'm going for, Sam. Dr Miles, I presume!

[@mitchconner2021]

Except that was a movie in the 80s that's pretty modern. But until I see this guy get chased by a rock in a south American tomb I'll call him just another aussie

[@carolineslattery2745]

Any chance Beau you could bottle your mindset and sell it...

[@watchableraven3517]

@@carolineslattery2745 I think that's what these videos are; little bits of Beau all bottled up.

[@alexanderbooth7779]

You mention 'I bet no one else has ever...' in a few of your videos, is this something you strive for, what I bet no one else has ever stuff do you have planned? As ever great content 👍🏻

[@codeyorgillpodcast]

Love what ya doing mate! Am going to kayak the murray river this coming year.. have no bloody idea how to kayak but i am sure i will learn.. great stuff with the videos!! 👍 👌 🇦🇺

[@BeauMiles]

Thanks, Codey. The Murray will push you in the right direction! Big hat, lotsa zinc, slugs of long water and wide shirts- gold.

[@Napoleon-Blownapart]

Only just found your channel. Love the attitude and the content 👍👍

[@ben_workplacesafetybehaviour]

Love it Beau.

[@bajer111]

In Danish, the Bass Strait is called Bassstrædet with 3x s in a row.

[@wendysalter]

I'm new to your channel, but I'm glued...bring it on! (I waited until I was in my 60s to get a kayak. I wasn't strong enough to get it on the roof of my car so I got an inflatable. I'm a fair-weather kayaker, and love it. I feel like a dolphin, or one of those flying fish, whatever, it's the freedom, the achievement of making it happen..

[@AugustBooth]

You're a very talented filmmaker, dude. You have a way of presenting that is extremely pleasant and personable. Thank you for sharing. :)

[@BeauMiles]

Thanks for the kind words. Pleasure

[@aminebouaita9202]

I haven't even finished watching yet, but man, great content, great content

[@Cross-Country-Biker]

Thanks for sharing mate. Just starting adventure paddling, always did river races

[@j8lech]

Every university should require professors like this, not ones that have never accomplished anything tangible.

[@ShortMan_123]

I once drove around the north island of New Zealand with some friends and I too used a old jar to hold leftover pasta for lunch one day :P love your channel mate, amazing stuff

[@dmitrymakarov4534]

Great starting from the pier.

[@antonhapiak]

Loved the video mate 🍻👍

[@AlexUshokov]

I like it's project!

[@dylanleamananderson7811]

I’m About to get into kayaking finally... I love these videos this is awesome content

[@BeauMiles]

Ta, Dylan, mate.

[@beyondtheatre]

It’s impossible to get the image of the kayak on the train out of my head.... so it’s going in my script, and it’s going on stage in August. I dare the audience to question whether a kayak on public transport makes sense. 😂😂😂

[@ppokmon74]

Great inspiration, but think i'll just watch the video mate. I had my epic journey from Tidal River to Oberon bay. I'm an office worker now...

[@discgolfkosmo]

7:01 "I gotta fix them before I push off... Yeah that's probably a lie, I'm going regardless."

[@NATIONALJAYOGRAPHIC]

I found you through suggested videos. First your videos are fun to watch. You got some great shots and have some great editing ideas for me to learn. I just made a KZbin channel so I’m definitely doing my research. Thanks for all your help. - Keep it up! Just subbed!

[@StagAntler]

Beau, I think you are due another Bass by kayak!

[@Georgeconna32]

Cracking film mate, love to have a few pints with you if you are ever in Ireland.

[@kofuzi]

One time, I was on the light rail in Seattle, heading to the airport. Two people got on at a stop near downtown. Each of them had a large pack and a kayak. I’m not from Seattle, so I presumed that it was normal.

[@quantummath]

2:47 good job dude 👍👍🍻

[@rogeriodasilvaferreira4807]

Hello man! I watched your video that you kayaked across Africa. Congratulations on the adventure. Could you pass me the specs of your disassembling yellow kayak? A big hug!

[@Rufiowascool]

This series is fucking awesome.

[@ashishpatil1651]

Real good videos 🎥

[@dirtywetdogboatsandsailing6805]

One minute thirty seconds in and crying with laughter....."there's weirdo's on this train".....reminds me of a train journey home once with my longbow , axe and knife like an extra from LOTR.....funny that nobody talked to me !

[@custodianvrael6471]

Sandy kiosk, lovely area, good coffee

[@aremedyproject9569]

Kayak for cancer. Paddle for your people. I know cancer sucks. But people rock. And so does kayaking! Cheers from Canada. 🇨🇦

[@iamalavalamp]

Love the spags rugby top. That must be from 96/97.

[@oliversmith7820]

This is cool.

[@samholder196]

it's official. you're my favourite youtuber.

[@Philthebrush]

Great story ,great men

[@davidh6300]

It takes an Incredibly fit person to consider sunburn more dangerous than crossing bass strait in a kayak

[@shiyiyin3403]

Hilary and Mallory reference is awesome

[@Sam-cr5wn]

Wow your pretty amazing I just moved to Phillip island from NewZealand and it’s beautiful

[@goughytas]

Hi mate, great series loved it. I have the same Issue with dead mega, what did you do to fix it. It annoys the hell out of me.

[@Vdidde]

Great video! What kayak does he use?

[@RedRidersTerraTrips]

8:58 starfish made me lol

[@MrAndyballard]

Such a well shot and edited piece, i.e an all round excellent production. It beats me why well made films like this with real substance and meaning have (relatively) few views together with few subscribers in the great scheme of things. Compared with the tons of mediocre narcissistic bilge on YT that racks up squillions of views, it just doesn't seem right, ain't the world a weird place?

[@BeauMiles]

G'day Andy, Well edited indeed. That is Mitch Drummond, my new co-producer who is a whiz. That is the nature of our increasingly online world I suppose- sooo much content, good and bad. Thanks for watching mate, and send along to as many people as possible. Best

[@reggiemustard]

You should come to Canada. Plenty of awesome canoe trips you can do up here

[@travishalford5223]

May God watch over you and keep you always

[@adindadewit-dejong8454]

ha ha ha, really cool to take a seat unterneat the watersurface. But why did you bild it up in the train?

[@jomembawang]

Real life Indiana Jones....prof during the week and insane adventurer during the weekends

[@dankeaziz]

Hello Mr. Miles, I wonder if is this your Ph.D Dissertation? would you like to make a video about your journey about how you get your titles. Thank you for always bringing us a very great story with an amazing documentaries! sorry for my bad english

[@imdjc4]

2:49 At first, I thought he was planning to land himself in the kayak.

[@pauloutdoors6619]

Hi Beau love the movies man, How did Tim get on with his treatment?

[@annaleonie2731]

I think you'll find there are many dangerous rips in bass straight.

[@the_grand_tourer]

Stumbled on this, have zero interest in kayaking, but great filmmaking / story telling ... I'll be watching all episodes.

[@MoMoneyMoritz]

HOW DOES THIS HAVE SO FEW VIEWS?

[@thomasjensen3214]

Beau, any particular reason you all paddle kayaks with a rudder?? Here in northern Europe we are mostly inspired by the British tradition an we paddle kayaks with a skeg. I have one of each. I must admit I prefer the ruddet!!!

[@PtLeoJet]

8:47 Don't worry Dan, that's a Northern Pacific Sea Star, a horrible invasive species! Harmless to pick up and throw above the high tide mark or in a bin!

[@Bot-ji2ux]

Nice video. what kayak is the yellow one?

[@marcelo6446]

Hello from Brazil!!!

[@000scubasteve]

Hey mate, have you ever done the paddle to Fraser Island?

[@leahheys7880]

What is the song that starts playing at 5:38?

[@josephinebennington7247]

It’s easier to paddle the Bass than take a sea kayak on any train in the UK. They just wouldn’t let you on the platform, never mind the trains.

[@YabbaDabbaDeee]

you should try the Greenland paddle