Camping & Caving Alone On Rocky Island

Kayaking, climbing, caving & camping... unforgettable solo weekend getting out there!
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[@Woodstock271]

Man, I used to sail to that island every day back in 1981. 18 years old, living in Redrock Marina I had a Coast 13 sailboat and land on that very beach. I never saw anyone else on the island, it was mine. I explored all over that thing and the caves. And of course caught poison oak there. I never camped there since my dad insisted I sail back home before sunset. (He always worried about me on the Bay alone in my tiny sailboat. Redrock used to be an old Manganese mine. That’s the red color. Great video and thanks for bringing back memories. Haven’t seen old Redrock in 40 years or so. Happy camping, kayaking, and be safe. 🤙🏼 Just subscribed.

[@WesWherever]

Wow Sean, that is such an incredible connection you have with the island… sound like some unforgettable adventures and memories you had there! The island has always treated me well and taught me some valuable lessons at the same time. Hope you were able to experience being there again with the video, even if it’s been some time. Thanks for watching and sharing your connection and knowledge of the island - very inspiring!!

[@Woodstock271]

@@WesWherever , Yeah man, thank you! At the opening scene of your video I saw the drone footage of the island and thought, “That looks like Redrock Island!” But I didn’t see the Richmond bridge from that angle so I watched until you paddled over from the Oakland side. That must have been a hell of a paddle. Kayaks weren’t a thing in my day but sailing was. (Me and my father eventually sailed to Hawaii from San Francisco where I spent most my life) But I’d train on my little Coast 13 and always go to Redrock Island because it was a destination. A place to explore. I had to time the tides because sailing against a 7 knot tide in 10 knots of wind meant you were basically standing still. Had a few spooky times after dark waiting for the tide to slack and let me get back to the Marina. Great adventures though and thanks again for the memories! 🤙🏼

[@Ghostrider-71]

Might be a good idea to bring some navigation lights for the kayak or something that will illuminate you and the kayak out on the open water when the sun heads over the horizon. Red Rock island.

[@WesWherever]

I do have some lights that can mount down onto the kayak, but have been meaning to get some that mount higher up for better visibility. It was suggested by my grandfather who was in the navy and tends to get a little worried about me on the water! Appreciate you watching bro!

[@ronrivers4261]

Awesome! I didn't know popcorn could be that much fun. I'll bet it tasted good too! Exploring the cave was way cool, although I would have gotten the heck out of there when I saw the skull! Otherwise, very enjoyable! Thanks for sharing!😊

[@WesWherever]

Thanks Ron, glad you enjoyed!!

[@bettyvarone4420]

I expected to see Tom Hanks with Wilson in that cave , lol, crossing open water at night without lights is very dangerous, lived near the beach in Florida and always had lights at night on a small boat, you are so brave.

[@ChasMtz420]

FYI where you pulled up on shore is a fantastic spot to catch stripers throwing lures like white swim baits. Also that Island is for sale right now...

[@WesWherever]

Thanks Chas, seems like it would be a fun place to do a catch and cook 🤔 Hopefully whoever buys the island doesn’t mind the occasional camper

[@tinatspoon]

I love these adventures of yours, I’m not a fan of deep water so living vicariously through you, love the happy dance too! 😊

[@WesWherever]

You’re always welcome to come along! 😊 I may have to bring back the spontaneous dancing segments since someone appreciates it 🕺😉

[@tinatspoon]

@@WesWherever please do! ☺️

[@johnkilty1419]

Back in the late 70's. We had friends who live on the canal in SR. They had about 6 Drake made kit fibre glass kayaks. Several times we took them to this island on full moons. Only once did one of us flip on the way back.

[@WesWherever]

Wow, sounds gutsy and must have been some very memorable trips! How did your friend who flipped do?

[@johnkilty5091]

Ha. Or lack of brains. The one who flipped was my friend's little brother. He was 19. We had no life jackets and no way to get the water out of his kayak. So we paddled all the way back into the canal with him alongside but still in the water. He was definitely cold. Probably was in the water for 45- 50 minutes with his big brother telling him to tough it out. LOL. We used to raft SA creek when it would flood. Surprisingly we all lived.@@WesWherever

[@WesWherever]

My goodness… sounds like an almost worst-case scenario, so fortunate you all made made it! Rafting the flooded creek sounds like a lot of fun. I did something similar, but on the flooded Napa River where it’s normally really narrow (near Yountville)

[@ih8storm]

underrated asf

[@WesWherever]

💙

[@cheeseblog]

Poison Oak? Looked like you were in the thick of it.😱

[@WesWherever]

Yup, tried my best to avoid it! Thankfully I didn't get a rash 😮‍💨

[@MrChubbyHubby.]

Cool beans stealth camping Wes Wherever, keep up the sneaky work.

[@WesWherever]

Thanks for watching!! 😊

[@wyattflp6163]

Just found your videos, this reminds me a little of the game I have on ps4 Stranded Deep lol. Good videos man

[@WesWherever]

Thanks Wyatt, I have actually tried building a driftwood fort similar to some of the builds on that game… didn’t quite turn out the same tho 😂

[@alanthal6876]

Love your series .Where is this ?

[@WesWherever]

Glad you are enjoying!! This is in the San Francisco Bay

[@hoosierfatha]

Around 50 years ago some kids i went to school with said their Father owned that island, i believe it's divided by 3 counties, Alameda, contra costa, and marin. i think it's for sale now. cool video, been there never spent the night though...cool video..

[@WesWherever]

Yeah it's really an epic place... would be cool if someone purchased it and turned it into a campground or something! When did you visit the island? Does it look any different now from what you can tell in the video?

[@hoosierfatha]

@@WesWherever it is really cool, last time i was there probably 93 or 94. looks the same.... Keep up the cool adventures....

[@user-ou4ox9cb9v]

I have to say the production has gone up significantly and it shows , another great video!

[@WesWherever]

Thanks so much, that really means a lot!

[@shadey111]

hey Wes, love the channel, just curious what you do for a living?

[@WesWherever]

Thanks Shadey, glad you have been enjoying! I work at a grocery store (Safeway), but thankfully got some time off recently to be able to road trip around the country 🚐

[@udhh2619]

You may want to bring a helmet with you if you plan on climbing things

[@WesWherever]

Very true!!

[@yenpigletzD_pandora71]

Amazing place ,I'm jealous 😅

[@WesWherever]

Probably my favorite camping destination! 😍

[@benjamincarle3892]

Great stuff Wesley, how long did it take you to kayak to the island? Looking forward to more videos dude!

[@WesWherever]

Thanks Ben. It took 35 minutes with 2.5 mi distance… tide definitely helped this time!

[@706d]

Isn't that a private island?

[@WesWherever]

The only one in the bay!

[@jimmybaird8850]

Where exactly is this mate?

[@WesWherever]

SF Bay near Richmond Bridge

[@robertdoyle8972]

Had to stop the video was thinking it was going to be out in nowhere land but its like city people country lol no way could i camp there I don’t even like to be that close to the city at all

[@WesWherever]

To each his own, I guess. 🤷‍♂️ Thanks for sharing.

[@headienutburn]

Umm...the skull..? How can you just walk past that without giving us insight? 🤨