I Bought My Dream Canoe.. Solo Camping on the Hawkesbury

So after many months of waiting, my brand new custom Swift Prospector 14 canoe finally arrived. She's an absolute beauty! So for her first trip, I head to the beautiful Hawkesbury River on a 3 day solo camp. Hope you enjoy. P.s Sorry about the noisy cicadas. They were deafening.
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[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

Sorry about the cicadas in this one guys. They were so bloody loud (welcome to summer in Australia 😂). Anyway, hope you enjoy the vid.

[@Natsirt666]

Nah man, i grew up in that area, and that sounds takes me back. I love it.

[@MovementDrifter]

just got back from canoing on the hawkesbury!! drying my gear as we speak!

[@lukedavis5027]

Speak up mate farkk 🤣🤣

[@atcay81]

Too right 🤣 they're pretty loud on the Central Coast too lol 😣

[@nunya9034]

I put closed captions on. Funny what it interprets things you say and sounds. Great vid bloke

[@tyrrant7830]

If you want an awesome quick day trip on the Hawkesbury on a canoe or kayak. Jump in at the Akuna Bay Marina and turn right on Coal and Candle Creek, its a very short paddle to the end where its nice and shallow so no boats with super clear water, waterfalls and great fishing.

[@trentscheinpflug5043]

The first thing I said to my wife when I started watching was, Scotty's got a new hat..love your trips mate and sorry to hear about the new canoe.

[@bugsy7436]

Best looking Canoe I've ever seen. What a beauty.

[@Timothy_K_photography]

I thought i'd leave a comment to say, your films have got such good re-watch value! They're just perfect to enjoy with a GnT in hand after a rough day at work or when I need a pick me up. Be proud that you're making something that lasts, if you sold blu-rays i'd buy them!

[@megnog]

Best way I've found to get the cheese all melty inside without burning the outside is just to keep constantly flipping it. You'll send heat through to melt all the cheese while giving the outside a break so it doesn't burn. Works well with grilled cheese or other grilled sandwiches too. Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@emf333]

Funny, I was literally thinking, "hey, that's not Scotty's usual hat!" when you said that.

[@rikkim4818]

Home after a shocking day ever to open my KZbin to see your wonderful video. Just what l needed to end my day on a good note. Thank u Scotty.

[@billheckman5937]

The first dings in a new boat are the most difficult to accept. Bill Swift builds some fantastic canoes. They may be a bit costly but this is a canoe your children will fight over when you are gone. A true heirloom boat. Next time you are in North America you need to visit Swift Canoe.

[@UnchartedPaddle]

8:40 I can completely feel your pain, and laughed at your description of going through all the stages of grief. Too true! It's the price of using something that is both functional and a work of art... thankfully your Swift still looks like a work of art.

[@jtchristiank1]

I love the cicadas' sound. I forget how much I love your vids..Thanks

[@Big_Renfrew]

The prospector is my favorite canoe. The old timers had them in cedar and canvas. Everyone makes a version of it up here. 🇨🇦

[@Australian_Outdoor_man]

Great video mate. I love the Hawkesbury river. I like to head towards Spencer, some great little spots on the river. Good fishing as well. 🇦🇺❤️🍺👍

[@lisamchutchison6572]

Love that you went for the Swifts. They are undervalued in oz. We definitely need more sellers.

[@williambridges6742]

Little grit in the reel, dunk it in the water a few times then take it apart when you get home and clean it. Grease it and oil it all good! Cheers

[@royjonker110]

Ray Mears would be proud of you getting that new canoe 🛶

[@shanetranchell5247]

You're an absolute legend! Watching you strive for what makes you tick, is such a inspiration to not only me but, many of us. I miss Ozzy more than words could ever explain mate. Because of your channel and all your hard work. I'm once again able to experience the great outdoors! Thanks mate! You have no idea the joy your stories and adventures bring to me and many others.

[@zonabrown9241]

How come this bloke doesn't reply to the comments others can who are busy

[@mattc7988]

THAT CANOE IS SOOOOO BEAUTTTTTIFULLLLLLL... MY GAWD 🤤

[@murraymetcalf-CA]

Wow! Swift - a Canadian-manufactured canoe in Australia! Best looking / best engineered light weight composite canoes anywhere in the world I think.

[@derekwiffen1115]

I have been emailing and contacting Australian dealers to bring these in for a couple of years. It is great to see these coming in to Australia now. They are an amazing canoe. I will be happy to get rid of the sit on top and change to a light weight Canadian!!!it was also good to see how well the boat survived the unintended auto unload. These babies will sell like hotcakes!

[@Lizzie47]

Even tho it looks a little burnt, damn it looks delicious!! 🤤🤤

[@kentitcume645]

Really nice canoe Scotty. I felt your pain regarding the damage done. They are so bloody light. When the cicadas are going off like that it’s worth trying some top water lures for bream.

[@andrewlinesjah4538]

Those surroundings and the water One would never want to leave

[@esakarjalainen7084]

Just quick tip to kill the reel noise... just dip it into the water noise is gone. 30s fix. Great clip as always !!!

[@BuckMckawtheotherone]

Nice to see a Swift Canoe down under. Made by the son of Algonquin Outfitter's Owner in Algonquin Park, Ontario, Canada. Advice from an old Canadian, we traditionally stored our canoes on shore, inverted. I do it, the old timers did it, and still do. It keeps the rain out (does not become a bath tub after a rain), and it preserves the bottom from needless scratches. This was a take away from when we used cedar-canvas canoes. I love the Kevlar, mine is a 15 ft 3" and it weighs about 45 pounds. Easy to portage, but can be blown away in a strong wind (as you discovered). Love your videos.

[@DwarfDragonwulf]

Amazing scenery as always, another great video.

[@jibs36]

Great vid mate looked like a fantastic trip!

[@aussiebush]

That is such a beautiful space Scotty. Love it!

[@ladyadventurer5095]

Scotty, I enjoy your adventures very much, and look forward to your next video. I saw that you were getting a Swift canoe (Bill Swift talked it up heaps)! I have a Prospector 15 sitting waiting for me atm with the crew at P&P! (I cannot wait, but I have to), and feel your pain with the damage... So nice to see yours in action, you have chosen a beautiful combination, and along with your new Akubra, well, what else can an Aussie say but "Good on ya, mate!" Thank you for sharing your adventures, and inspiring others. Cheers, and Hooroo...! And the cicadas - well, even they were louder than my own person "endless summer" (Tinnitus)... hahaha~!

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

Thanks so much. That's awesome that you got yourself a swift. They really are such a beautiful canoe. The craftsmanship is top notch. Hope you get some good use out of yours.

[@stephyvloggs1242]

How long have you camped for? :)

[@KenmeriCaptain]

"not cheap" is an understatement - eye watering prices! gorgeous canoe though

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

Yep. Pretty damn pricey. But I figure, this is what I love doing, so I'm happy to spend the money.

[@KenmeriCaptain]

@@ScottysGoneWalkabout I've spent more on clunker motorbikes that I then had to pour double into - this seems like a wise purchase in comparison! thanks for the vid legend

[@jchai1343]

Your video are great calm ,soothing and beautiful and also love seeing what you eat on your journey!!

[@nathanpunch1502]

I grew up there . Far out I miss the sound of loud cicadas . Just don't get them in numbers in sunny coast. Mad journeys mate .

[@Andyb2379]

Loving the new hat Scotty. I really must get myself one for a few travels around Europe. Again I always admire the sheer beauty of the places you visit. You guys truly live in paradise. Sadly a law in the UK has just recently been passed to stop us camping on Dartmoor national park. Again our rights to enjoy nature are infringed upon here. Canoe is definitely a dream, few scuffs make her unique to you! Thanks for everything mate. Stay safe 🙌

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

Thanks mate. I have heard. I follow Muddy Bootlaces on instagram, so I'm up to date with what's going on in Dartmoor. Such a bloody shame. I hope you can appeal the decision. I think Aussie's take for granted how much freedom and access to wild places we have here. All the best mate

[@ADVENTUREISMADE]

It's not a total ban mate, besides its illegal to camp most places in England, but widely tolerated, especially if you camp responsibly 😃 it certainly doesn't stop me from exploring our national parks and wild places 👍🏻

[@gemkm]

I’m on the central coast, always kind of drive past the Hawkesbury without ever appreciating how big and beautiful it is!

[@ervinslens]

Absolutely fantastic solo adventure my friend. Shots are simply stunning, what a atmosphere! 🔥🔥

[@gigi3242]

Sorry you scuffed up your new canoe, those Swifts are amazing; at least now you don't have to baby her, and worry about scratching her. Glad you are enjoying your Summer, we're up to our noses in snow right now where I live; nice to hear the cicadas, at least I know it's warm somewhere. Thanks for sharing. Be well

[@lifeofsteph1997]

Camping this weekend! Check it out on my lG!

[@jobaker1607]

That was great, really enjoyed it, have been wanting to paddle the Hawksbury for a while , you have inspired me, thanks Scotty 😊

[@Paddeltroll]

Swift is really making great Canoes! We once had a Winisk... 😊

[@jimfromoregonusa9899]

LOVE THE VID....LOVE THE NEW BOAT!!!

[@louiskudlak2241]

Yeah those cicadas were crazy, beautiful video buddy, such serenity, ps canoe is gorgeous 😂😂😂

[@TheKyros79]

Quality video as always.

[@kennb.3389]

Beautiful location and an awesome canoe . Good idea to have the kayak paddle . Thank you for taking us along.

[@TheWhiskeyCowboyLife]

Beautiful canoe (and location). The Swift Prospector was on my short list over the years. I went with a Northstar Phoenix in Blacklite though. I would call them cousins in the canoe species, very similar. Thanks for sharing your trip. On another note, your rollercoaster emotion ride when the canoe came off your vehicle... I get it... truly. LOL I had the same thing when out canoeing once and my cellphone fell into the lake. It was a lesson learned though, and then always was in a case with lanyard to the canoe. The lessons we learn....... Cheers!

[@peterlehmannl5972]

Looking forward to seeing the new and the old canoes out on a trip together. The Hawkesbury looks great for a multi day paddle,lots to explore and beautiful scenery.

[@pueblo1960]

No worries man. Good to get the once in a lifetime whisky dent out of the way.

[@whateveryoulike7629]

Canoe's smashed. Hat's not worn in. Reel's cactus. Boats everywhere. The f'n cicadas are doing my head in. People leaving shit everywhere. Bloody wind. No fish. Bet it would be a good spot for crabs but I dunno fuck all about that. Lucky I put the tarp up coz it rained. Burnt one dinner, other one fell apart. And ah fuuuuck! My ice melted! ..... Scotty, you need a hug mate? 😄

[@Harleywindtherapy]

Congrats on the new boat! I know personally how great it is to have your own personal perfect canoe!

[@bendavis1811]

Always love your videos mate. There something so peaceful about em, they're always a great way to unwind after the hustle and bustle of everyday life and just imagine I'm back out camping again. You're a legend.

[@thedailymindset]

Another fantastic video Scotty. Amazing 4K HD video quality and awesome audio quality. Great scenery. Great done coverage. Nice canoe. Glad you have such fun toys. Can't wait to see another one.

[@quexalcoatl]

Scotty! You lucky guy! That canoe looks great, looking forward to sharing adventures with you in it. It's much more like what I'm used to doing my own adventures in Ontario, Canada. Thanks for bringing us along, really cheers me up in the dead of winter up here. :)

[@dorknuckle]

Beautifully shot - what an amazing adventure, having a canoe means you can explore some really stunning and quiet spots - thanks for sharing.

[@m-bronte]

Really like the canoe, the colour is very nice. Thx for taking us along.

[@redsparks90]

Thanks for another video mate. Nice flatty!

[@Weridness]

Love love love the canoe! It is so beautiful to look at! Also glad Mattsy got your other, can't wait for you to have an adventure with them together!

[@DustinWahlquist]

This is nutty. Been bingeing your videos again getting hyped for Minnesota summer camping and just bought my first canoe yesterday.

[@claressarichardson1374]

There they are!! Those cicadas🥰💚💜

[@AmyOutdoors]

Been waiting to see this! Looking forward to hearing how you like it... and it sounds like you're in love! Oh. My. Gosh. When Dan at P&P told me your canoe had been blown off your car my heart fell for you... I would have cried!

[@AngusBeath]

Great video as always. That drone from the cicadas takes me back to my childhood and laying there in the summer heat roasting while they sang their song of love outside... simpler times.

[@rustynuts69]

Love ya stuff mate keep up the good content !!!

[@rodgeorge7244]

Ripper vid as usual Scottie and your new canoe looks the business mate I look forward to seeing more trips in that beast .

[@lukesticklen6955]

really nice canoe Scotty. it will be something to hand down in years to come.

[@jamesthompson703]

Welcome to my backyard! I grew up in berowra so all this is 5 min drive or 20mins bushwalk away. Pretty damn lucky

[@blackbirdxx4613]

Good stuff scotty.... Great boat

[@ADVENTUREISMADE]

Cheers Scotty, another great vid! New canoe is a beauty mate👌🏻 looking forward to the next one, atvb, Matt 👍🏻

[@adrianlaw1707]

Hey Scotty, great channel mate. If you’re ever back on the Hawkesbury and need a boat to get you somewhere let me know. I’m in wisos. Cheers

[@susanalbone5101]

Cracking video. I could not have slept through the noise of the cicadas so I take my (your new hat) off to you. Canoe looks terrific. May you have many more epic journeys and adventures in it. Take care, be safe. ❤ Dorset, UK

[@aran99768]

Love the hat - my Copper Peddy is 20+ years and still going strong. I stole your feather look though 🙂

[@veselinnaumovski2553]

Well done, gr8 content, one of ur best productions by fare, keep this flow flowing in your new kannoue, it got a bit damaged, but she's still still didn't let you down!

[@sharongreaves759]

Great episode Scotty, beautiful spot, better luck next time for the fishing 👍

[@butcherknife59knife46]

That canoe you needed help?? Come on. I could only imagine seeing it on the ground. Never leave it out of your site ever. It will get wings. They are one of the best you can buy enjoy her!! Around Bend Oregon out !! Great videos always. Thanks for sharing

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Great trip to watch as always! The calzone looked great. Absolutely LOVE the new canoe 🛶! She is a beauty!

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

Thanks mate.

[@BeachesScalyBeasts]

Great video Scotty! Right in my neck of the woods. Love the new hat. The tablelands is my go to work hat and I love the Coober Pedy when out on trips. Cheers mate.

[@staticlip1]

That canoe is sweet! I noticed the hat and it looks good on you. Really good camera shots. Thanks for the great videos. Have a safe and wonderful time. 🤙🏼

[@jordanshanks1402]

Love the hat mate! I’ve been wearing my Tablelands for a few years now and it’s become one of my more treasured possessions!

[@stephyvloggs1242]

First camping trip this weekend! Wish me luck :)

[@our.australia.trip.]

Gday Scotty. Another great video. What a gorgeous canoe! I have followed Joe Robinet and Shawn James for years and always seen them in Swift canoes. It was absolutely heartbreaking seeing the damage from the fall of the car. Cheers Brad

[@helentaz]

Those cicadas were certainly load - awesome vid as usual 😊

[@davef5916]

god damn that is a beautiful object, great vid as always scotty, good to see a bit of the Hawkesbury and something closer to home, even if it isn't as isolated as normal.

[@jonmcleary4192]

Man that food looked delicious Scotty!! Love your channel from over the ditch in NZ. Rock on!

[@kimberleybruce39]

Now that’s a good lookin canoe! 😍

[@Dyshof]

Don't worry, the nicks in the boat can be easily repaired. Beautiful canoe, btw

[@OrrinLepp]

From a fellow Swift paddler from Ontario Canada, props, nice whip bro. Subbed.

[@Dan40D]

Yes yes yes. Been waiting for this since I saw your Insta story, dream boat!! I was just about as devastated as you when I saw that you'd dropped it before even getting to paddle it.

[@flash2mc]

Stunning canoe. Nice choice. 🎉

[@richardparrott7192]

My brother used to live about 10 minutes past Wiseman's overlooking the river; broke his heart when he had sell! Great video, nice to know our backyard is so good!

[@l214laus]

I camped in a remote valley in NE Victoria about 25 years ago and the cicadas woke at dawn and kept up their sound until sunset and after. It was an amazing experience.

[@duncanhunter8297]

Love your work mate! That Hawkesbury system looks epic👍 My swift Pack boat gets delivered here tomorrow here in qld.. cant bloody wait! Thanks for the content mate keep it up💪🤙

[@sadeqjavaheri9552]

Monday relief thank you scotty legend mate. Sorry to hear about the damage of your brand new cano but honestly the cano is amazing mate.

[@raynewman4904]

Good onya Scotty. Its a lovely waterway and I try to get out there as much as I can. Cheers mate.

[@mjfalcon007]

This was amazing! I would love to get into canoeing and camp along riverbeds. This was such a relaxing video apart from the cicadas lol! Excellent job!

[@Mckee11]

That tonic is the best nothing beats it. A good Aussie gin to try is from KI Sprits old tom.

[@Thomas_M_1963]

The canoe / drone combination gives some epic footage. Cheers

[@CurrentlyOnLV-426]

Prospector 16 Combi is my dream canoe. Congrats on your purchase. Love that a piece of Canadiana is alive in Australia.

[@baytraceur28]

The hawksbury is a very special place. So many memories 🥰

[@discord2000]

If you haven't already, check out Secret River by Kate Grenville. It's historical fiction about early settlers on the Hawkesbury and interactions with traditional owners. An unforgettable read.

[@bobmanzi7712]

Great stuff thank you

[@davidmilledge221]

My local pub makes and deliveries burgers like that there yum in them raps , ok not burnt thankfully but bloody great 👍

[@tomlorenzen4062]

Like the new ship!

[@wasatch0]

Beautiful boat!

[@escapewithme3292]

Haha the bloody cicadas. I spent the weekend in the hunter valley pre covid and I've never experienced cicadas like that. Left a lasting experience #summer

[@torchandbucket4214]

Brutal - rhe Cicadas broke my friend's ears when we were up in Marlborough Sounds NZ