NORTHSEAKAYAK - The Run 2

These are the conditions I waited for! This is the playground where the Valkyrie comes alive! Nothing less than force 7 WSW, which means that the wind blows parallel to the shore, and so are the waves. To get the best run, I paddled 3kms offshore, got past the Trapegeer buoy and from there I aimed for Nieuwpoort harbour.

[@lppierre52]

Thank goodness there are men like you in this world to inspire the youth of today.First class videos and skills that are magical.Your safety series should be mandatory for all kayakers.Thank you thank you thank you.

[@Northseakayak]

Waw, that is one of the best compliments we ever got! Much appreciated! 👌😊

[@bertiesaurus]

This is exactly my kind of kayaking, waves and rough at sea, but as a 17 year old I need many more years experience to really be able to be trusted to do it all the time / bigger trips

[@Northseakayak]

Build up skills and confidence and you certainly will get there, and maybe further! Good to hear that there is e new generation sea kayakers in the making! Cheers young man!😊👌👍

[@richardskip]

Well I like it too, and need also lots of practis and skills, and I am 54 years old. So, it doesnt matter how old nou are, just go for it !

[@johnkay4701]

Excellent video; it brought back memories from last summer off Brightlingsea & Mersea Island in almost similar conditions; great fun & for me a tad frightening. I have a Dagger Exodus & I've rarely buried the bow to the extent that you had in this video. I also have a KayalSailor 1.4m sq. sail w/genoa, so downwind as you had paddled is amazing fun. I even cheat these days with a pair of oversized homemade outriggers, so that I can raise the sail in strong sidewinds also. A bit too much last September when the heavy sea's & out to sea off the Colne Estuary destroyed my outrigger mountings, bending them completely out of shape. You exhibit excellent paddling skills & control. Regards from Colchester, JohnnyK.

[@Northseakayak]

Hi John, thank you for watching and commenting! Yes, the nose buries because the P&H Valkyrie is a fast sea kayak based on surfski hull design. No loss of speed, and it gives a special feeling. We're not used to see the nose go down under the surface. Cuts like a knife through the butter! Have fun out there and be safe! Cheers!👌😊👍

[@069220]

Wow, very brave! Too much water for me, I like mine in a glass with ice.

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you for the nice compliment!😊👌💦

[@frankzima7998]

Great footage as always! Running downwind, who needs an engine, right?! 😄 I like the footage with the red and green channel markers. They're anchored and braving the waves and currents...but you are free to fly past them! Be well...and safe! Frank

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you Frank, that is a great way of putting things in perspective... the comparison with the buoys. Cheers!😊👌👍

[@ajkalwaysneedsmoreinfo.576]

I keep coming back to this video such great footage looks like you're having a great time. Thanks

[@Northseakayak]

Hi AJK! Thank you, means a lot. Have fun on the water yourself and be safe out there! Cheers!👌💦😊

[@woofna1948]

Ha! Beautiful Dimitri! Got a lot of cool porpoise action going in that video. So much fun for me to watch you having fun!

[@Northseakayak]

Cheers Moulton! Yes, this was the prototype Valkyrie with almost no rocker at all, hence the nose diving. Have the production model now, with rocker and it is way better! 🤗👌

[@caseypulham4128]

That was awesome!!!!! Just watching that I was bracing and edging along with you. Great job!

[@Northseakayak]

That is probably one of the best comments to get on such a video! Believe me, I'm still doing the same as I watch it again!! 🤣💦 Cheers!👍😊👌

[@beavermeulen2037]

Héérlijk klieven door de golven, bij windkracht 7. Zo tof dat je ons laat mee genieten Dimitri.

[@Northseakayak]

Leuk om te horen dat het bevalt, stimuleert me alleen om telkens mijn actiecamera mee te nemen! 👌😊👍

[@hankb1604]

Looks like a great day on the water!! Thanks for sharing.

[@Northseakayak]

You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed the video!😊👌

[@alerey4363]

Evidently studying conditions and knowing your element (open salt water in this case) pays off; great video that kayak looked like a torpedo!

[@Northseakayak]

Yes indeed, thank you Juan! 😊👌👍

[@maze400]

Awesome! I always find myself leaning in my seat watching your videos!!!!

[@Northseakayak]

Thanks Michael!! I still do the same when watching it over again !! Must be a habit!!👍😊👌

[@ernestoaguilera6632]

Damn man awesome video you have balls of steel . 💪

[@Northseakayak]

Hahahaa, thanks a lot Ernesto, glad you like the video. Cheers!😉💦

[@slabbyrider8665]

Pah! I'll go further out in our Intex explorer K2. Ok I lied 😄. Just bought roof bars for our car so we can buy our first sea kayaks. We want to do days out touring the Jurassic coast and along the Welsh coast. Some rivers too but mostly sea. I've just turned 50 but only just discovered I enjoy Kayaking. Wouldn't mind getting to the level I can do the rough water

[@82HEADCASE]

Your absolutely bonkers 🤣🤣🤣 Brillant video Be safe 👍👍👍

[@Northseakayak]

Hahahaa, thank you! We keep it as safe as possible. Greetings from the Belgian West Coast!😊👌

[@82HEADCASE]

@@Northseakayak greetings from the west of Ireland 👍 Co mayo. Just picked a sea kayak and learning the necessary skills bit by bit .. take care 👍

[@Northseakayak]

@@82HEADCASE just had a look at your videos! So similar , we also started with a sit-on-top sea kayak (for 5 years) before switching to a closed cockpit sea kayak. Have fun!!🌊💦😁

[@krzysztofgrasssnake]

Awesome, breathtaking!

[@kyles280]

I love Lake Michigan but this is way more wild than anything I’ve had the balls to kayak in! That’s awesome!

[@Northseakayak]

Great to hear! But even with smaller waves, you can still do downwinders over there when the wind is good? Cheers!😊👌

[@kyles280]

NORTHSEAKAYAK we just take our recreational kayaks out there and float around or travel a couple miles up to a beach somewhere while drinking beer the whole day. The rolling waves are a blast! They’re mellow but fun to float and watch. Without sea kayaks it would be too dangerous to go out when it’s choppy

[@samarasbasilios5207]

Wish i had these skils.....sea is far and time and money diminished in greece......once in a month i becoming kid again with my old trusty prijon calabria.....love sea......

[@Northseakayak]

So sorry to hear, I understand not everyone has the same opportunities to paddle on the ocean. I do hope that you enjoy local waters, or the few times you get on the ocean to the utmost! Greetings from the Belgian West Coast!🤗

[@slagletoby]

Very adventurous soul indeed. Looks thrilling.

[@Northseakayak]

Cheers!😊👌

[@billmatson8711]

Angry looking Sea . Man cuts through it like a knife . Respect

[@Northseakayak]

Much appreciated, thanks for watching and commenting!😊👌

[@billmatson8711]

@@Northseakayak cheers

[@tigersabovetigersbelow411]

I loved this video, inspirational.

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you for the nice compliment!

[@davidmaloney5901]

Your speed and control as u cut through the waves is amazing. True talent and ability to read the water.

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you David, glad you enjoyed the video!👌👌😊

[@steppe21]

Hi Dimitri, unfortunately for me it's unbelievable how to paddle in such a rough spot. I wish I had those skills. The waves....It looks awesome. Also the way you catch it with your camera. Great Video. Greetings from Berlin to Belgium Steppe

[@Northseakayak]

Hi Stefan, thank you for your kind words, much appreciated! I hope to paddle together one day!! All the best!👌😊👍

[@steppe21]

Yes I hope that too 😊🤙

[@denniskatinas]

My father used to go there all the time in big storms, in the dark, great to see a bit of what he was facing.

[@Northseakayak]

Hi Many, glad you like our video.I hope your father didn't do this in a sea kayak? Was he a fisherman perhaps? Cheers!👌😊

[@denniskatinas]

NORTHSEAKAYAK Hi, yes in a sea kayak, he’s somewhat of a mad lad, probably did it for all the wrong reasons haha. Cheers.

[@jchambers1191]

That was some awesome film! Well done!

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you Jeff!!🌊👌😊

[@raman5329]

That's how my nightmares look like.....

[@Northseakayak]

Hahahaa, great!😜🤣😊👌

[@177kayak]

Great paddling Dmitri. The video was very well done.

[@Northseakayak]

Hi Jeff! Thanks! Hope to do another run as soon as possible. It's just waiting for the same conditions....😎

[@177kayak]

@@Northseakayak we are just coming into our fall rough water/surf season here on the Great Lakes in Canada. I hope to share some videos as well. Looking forward to seeing more of your adventures.

[@Northseakayak]

@@177kayak likewise, looking forward to see what you have done on the water as well!😊👌

[@luis_vchong]

So badass! That downwind must be a hella fun!!

[@Northseakayak]

Oooh YES!! Wish I was back there!👍😉😊

[@clintcox2421]

Your stuff is always epic. Amazing skills...

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you Clint!!

[@ezriderzzr7104]

Awesome, that's it!...just awesome.

[@charlessanne5689]

had a lot of fun the other day testing a kayak hand held wind sail in my dagger katana crossover boat good waves and the wind followed the coast line for miles was out with a 45 person group for the trip lots of fun

[@Northseakayak]

Hi, Nice to hear you were having fun! Never used a sail before, was in doubt for this some years ago but still haven't one. That is a big group of people you have with you on the water! We are glad if we are with 5 people. Over here not a lot of people do sea kayaking. How many coaches/leaders do you have to manage such a group? Cheers!👌😊👍

[@charlessanne5689]

@@Northseakayak well we had 5 with instructor courses under their belt all of us had swift water rescue and first aid done and 10 of us have ocean rescue 30 of us have advanced whitewater padling certification thats enough for grade 5 rivers and 15 of us had advanced sea kayak and navigation course done but mostly its just ppl that know each other getting togheter for some fun had 5 begginers and me that was new to ocean kayaking but i have the navigation and signaling course since i got my sailboat licence

[@geschiedschrijver]

A lot more fun and certainly a lot heathier pasttime than sitting on a monster cuise ship like the diamond princess where you get corona virus. Impressive filming and kayaking !!

[@Northseakayak]

Hahahahaha!! That is a nice way to put things in perspective!😂💦🤣 Thank you for the nice compliment!👍👌😊

[@andrebakkers6619]

Great video. Kayak/submachine! The navy kept their boats in the harbour. The waves where to high. Grtjes.

[@Northseakayak]

Hoi Andre, dankjewel voor het compliment! Was de max. Sta al weer te trappelen om opnieuw te gaan! Véél groeten!😊👌👍

[@rickyhogan2749]

Great upload, Thank you for sharing.

[@Northseakayak]

Glad you like it! Thanks for the compliment!👍😊

[@patricksmart5673]

I feel cold just looking at it.

[@ryker1725]

Patrick Smart put your feet under the blanket

[@fishingforfun3317]

Wow! 🧜‍♂️that’s insanely cool !!!

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you!😊👌

[@WalterFox]

What a ride! Great skill! 👏👏👏👻

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you a lot!!👍😊👌

[@Marigada]

Amazed how Valkyrie cuts water, even over the boat

[@Northseakayak]

Same for me, still find it amazing...we're not used to see a sea kayak' s nose dive without loss of speed. Based on a surf ski... Cheers!👌😊

[@wildwildItaly]

Very adventurous I must say👍

[@Northseakayak]

Thanks a lot, it was indeed!😊👍👌

[@jeremyruh5219]

You would think with those balls he would sink. Man. Wow. Would love to see a video dating all the equipment used

[@Northseakayak]

Hahahaa Jeremy, thanks! We will make a video about equipment, but it can take a while. Stay tuned for more details. Cheers!👍😊

[@TYPESHAHFISHING]

Extremely kayaker 👍👍👍👍

[@Northseakayak]

Cheers!👌😊

[@pa1264]

You're a very brave man awesome video l.

[@Northseakayak]

Glad you like it, thank you!😊👍

[@BLVD2007]

Men , you do have balls !!

[@Northseakayak]

Cheers Daniel! :-)

[@maartenpluim8954]

Wauw😍😍, ik heb ook gevaren met storm dennis maar zeker niet op open zee😨. Geweldig filmpje👌

[@Northseakayak]

Dankjewel Maarten! Was net na de storm, wind gezakt tot 7-8bft. Tijdens zo'n storm waar ik me er ook niet aan hoor, is ook niet meer leuk dan. Goed om horen dat je op op het water zijt geweest! Véél groeten!👌😊👍

[@TSNchannel]

Great adventure👍👍👍👍👍

[@Northseakayak]

Cheers!👌👍👍

[@mariorichter1942]

A very impressive video. I think the boat needs a little bit more rocker because the bow is very often in the wave

[@Northseakayak]

Hi Mario, Thank you! YEs indeed. The bow behaves like that of a surfski so it's normal that it goes under the surface every now and then. Speed stays the same. But this is still the prototype that I paddle with, with very little to no rocker. The final model is enhanced and has more rocker. I should receive one in the coming months, so I will see the difference. Cheers!

[@robertzupanovich6349]

Fantastic job....Be safe...

[@Northseakayak]

Cheers Rob, I will!👌😊👍

[@michaelbeebe1616]

Nice ride.

[@Northseakayak]

Cheers Michael!😊👌

[@kayakalaguaconfabiancimado1921]

Beautiful !!!

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you!👌😊

[@tonytrevorrow1280]

'Riders on the storm' that is the crew,North Sea Kayak....!

[@Northseakayak]

Haha, that's a great way of putting it! Cheers mate!

[@jacobpippin7225]

I so enjoy your videos. Could you please provide one without music? I understand if that’s what the rest of your viewers want, but sure would be nice to escape the sounds of music as you are able to on the adventure. Perhaps a little here and there if nothing else. I suppose I can just turn the sound off. Your video, your music. Very inspiring

[@Northseakayak]

Hi Jacob, Most people like the videos with music, that is why we keep doing it. Hope you understand? 😉🥁🕺

[@ywsfuj]

厲害。非常佩服。我住在美國西北部，沒有人願意在這種天氣和我划船。

[@bluesbeemer]

Respect D. It seemed you had a lot of fun.

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you, it was fantastic!!😊👌👍

[@HG-oh5nn]

Great video 👍

[@Northseakayak]

Cheers mate!

[@ericjamesferrara]

your a mad man.cheers from ny.

[@Northseakayak]

So great to hear from you, greetings back from Belgium!! 😊👌😄

[@outcastcwd]

That looks sooo fun!!!!

[@Northseakayak]

Oh yes, it certainly was!!😊👌👍

[@artofabandon2337]

Good stuff, great video

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you!!👌😊

[@FasterFartherX]

Time to get a surfski mate... ;)

[@Northseakayak]

Hahaha, I understand.... but this one has also other benefits that I won't let go of. Love fast sea kayaks!😉😊👌

[@MovieMuscle]

I’m surprised that kayak didn’t sink from overloading, and that you were able to get in it with balls that big.

[@Northseakayak]

🤣💦😂

[@captainfrank01]

WOW! Respect. Part submarine - great video.

[@davalleyguy5020]

Nice technique but I found each time I silently hoped it wouldn't go under. It steals all of his momentum

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you, it behaves like a surf ski. The nose dives every now and then but with no loss of speed. Cheers!😊👌👍

[@larrytornetta9764]

Just in case he wasn’t cold enough he rolled over.

[@Northseakayak]

Hahahaa, it is all in the details! Everytime we go out, waves or not, we perform a few exercises. Even did a wet exit and cowboy-scramble self-rescue during this session.😊💦👌

[@dryfly2000]

Add canard wings upfront it may help in keeping the nose up.

[@Northseakayak]

Thanks for the tip, must look it up.👌😊

[@morethan4mph]

Looks great fun! Nice

[@Northseakayak]

Thanks mate, still enjoying!😉👍💦

[@filmemacher9876]

Sehr cool, I have a lot of respekt for that

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you dear sir! :-)

[@user-db1vy9ds2e]

自分のカヤックならこんなにバウが食われたら間違いなく縦に回転しそうw 5〜6mのうねりに乗ってるんだと思われるけど映像では実際の怖さ伝わらないんだよね。 great job！From Japan

[@Northseakayak]

Thanks you! Greetings from Belgium to Japan!😊👌👍

[@markph0204]

That’s amazing!

[@oromarangeloramosramos5635]

maravilha adoro essas aveturas aqui no Brasil tambem ando de kiak pelas nossas ihas a naturezae o mar no fascina

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you Oromar for your reply, great to hear that people from Brasil are also watching our videos. Greetings from Belgium!😊👌

[@oromarangeloramosramos5635]

Sou inscrito estou na espera do proximo video são de muito boa qualidade continue assim. temos um grupo de kaiak chamado piratas do kaiak

[@Kajak-Touring]

Coooooool 👍👍👍

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you!

[@acebasinnation88888]

Nice plan

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you Timmy!😊👍

[@ChrizzzB]

nice video bro....

[@Northseakayak]

Cheers!👌😊

[@jimanderson5567]

What make is the kayak. ? Awesome video

[@Northseakayak]

Hi James, this is the brand new fast sea kayak P&H Valkyrie. Check the P&H website for more details. Cheers!👍😊

[@sandork.9510]

wow 😮

[@adamsherif]

Nice cool 👍

[@Northseakayak]

Cheers!👌😊

[@mirboonorthplumbingdougrob6015]

Looks like Bass Straight on a good day

[@Northseakayak]

Never been there before.... Must be good if it looks like this on a good day!😊👍💦👌

[@pawelkayaking4278]

Nice like usually 😎🌊🤘🤩 Nice work :)

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you Pawel!

[@glennrobinson567]

You need to flare the bow so it doesn't 👃 dive.. just like the Australian surf lifesaving one's.

[@Northseakayak]

You're right but this is still a prototype of the Valkyrie. Will receive the updated version soon, with a more rockered bow. Cheers!👌💦😊

[@myadventureoutdoors]

Crazy stuff. You have skills. I didn’t see a paddle leash. Is there a reason you didn’t?

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you! Yes, indeed, well noticed. I used a paddle leash in the early days but that has been years ago. For me, but that's personal, the leash is in the way when doing a self-rescue. But if you wish to use one it is perfectly OK. Both have pros and cons. Have fun on the water! Cheers!👌😊👍

[@pabloenriquetirabassi7060]

Wow!! Genial !!

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you Pablo!

[@oliviernom1405]

Nice run ! Could you detail the safety equipment you bring?

[@Northseakayak]

Hi Olivier, thank you! We will make a video on the safety equipment in the near future, because we get that question a lot. In short, I carry a PLB, a VHF, a 2l water camelback, a pyrotechniccal flare, an electronic flare, a strobe, a whistle.... in my PFD alone.....😊 And I have additional stuff in the day-hatch of my boat. All the best!😊👌

[@JamiesonJames]

@@Northseakayak Do you carry an additional paddle ? Curious if you consider using a paddle leash in those conditions ? I mainly just use a leash when fishing on the "calm" river.

[@Northseakayak]

Hi James, Yes, in our team we all carry a spare paddle. It's on the aft deck of my boat. Cheers!👌😊

[@kudinov8204]

Шикарно!

[@ZloyPrapor]

👍👍👍

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

wow that was wild!

[@Northseakayak]

Cheers! Was quite the ride!!👍👌😊

[@MrEMA433]

I really miss ocean kayaking 😫

[@Northseakayak]

Living to far away from the sea perhaps? Hope you are all right? Cheers!

[@joedennehy386]

Brave and mad!

[@Northseakayak]

More mad than brave!!😄😂👌

[@richardskip]

Hi Dimitri. Doesnt it slow the boat down a bit, when nose diving? Looks great dow.

[@Northseakayak]

Hi Richard! Everything that goes through water slows you down, but with the Valkyrie it sheds the water efficiently, and it will not slow you down as much as constantly going up and down (like a traditional boat). Must say that in this video, it was still the prototype Valkyrie. My current Valkyrie has more bow rocker and only dips now and then. Love the upgrade, P&H is really doing everything to build the best FSK possible! Cheers!👌😊

[@comaenzo]

Epic mate, epic

[@Northseakayak]

Cheers mate!👌😊👍

[@northshoreanzio]

big man

[@Northseakayak]

Cheers!👌😊

[@lucwest8502]

👍👌🤘 Do you need a special boat license for that submarine? 😀

[@Northseakayak]

Hahahaa, no we don't! We are part of a paramilitairy division! Ssssst, don't tell anyone!😄💦🤣

[@goldeneagle525]

A new definition of semi-submersible!!

[@dunneryak]

super as usual!

[@Northseakayak]

Thank you Richie! Big hug to you and your lovely family! 👍😊👌😘

[@djaboda]

Я даже не могу представить из какого металла сделаны ваши яйца ,мне даже ролик смотреть страшно ))

[@Musitdjan]

Красавец!

[@Northseakayak]

Cheers!

[@buddyhoward]

Are you front heavy? Nose drop makes me wonder if you should shift weight to the back

[@ericl2969]

Riding rapidly down the leading face of a steep wave and then hitting the back side of the next wave while the whole boat is pointed downward and has momentum in that direction is bound to make the nose dive.

[@Northseakayak]

Hi Buddy, What Eric says is true. Must say that all of my equipment was in de day and stern hatch. The bow dives, but with no loss of speed. The Valkyrie is based on a surf ski, and it behaves a bit like one, so it's perfectly normal. Thanks for commenting! Cheers!

[@buddyhoward]

NORTHSEAKAYAK thanks for the education fellows! safe paddling!

[@nazirsaid]

Good 👍👍👍

[@lopezb]

Nice editing!

[@Northseakayak]

Cheers LopezB, glad you enjoyed the video!👌😊👍

[@Luizcesarfisherman]

Que top irmao!

[@Northseakayak]

Cheers!!👌😊

[@hedgerowclose]

The valkyrie seems to lack volume in the nose...it happens far too often that it goes under ...

[@Northseakayak]

Hi, I get that reaction often because people are used to see a classic sea kayak where the bow rarely dives. With the Valkyrie it is the purpose because its design is build on that of a surf ski, which has the same "nose diving". Hope this makes sense... Because of that the Valkyrie makes full use of its length, making this a fast sea kayak. The diving sheds the water over the bow without losing speed, like with a surf ski. Cheers!👌😊

[@marcinglock6243]

Hi Dimitri, very impressive, I ve noticed that you fixed spraydeck to kayak🙄, is that standard procedure? Would you recommend this? My understanding is that this is done to avoid loosing contact with boat in case of wet exit? Thanks, Marcin

[@Northseakayak]

Hi Marcin, Thanks for your reaction!😊 Yes indeed, the short tether is to avoid loosing your boat on open water. Besides the use of this, we train on leaving one leg in the cockpit when exiting after a capsize. Cheers!👌🌊👍

[@2105356]

May i ask a question: why do you fasten the safety loop of spray deck to deck lines?

[@Northseakayak]

Yes, of course. This is a short tether and it avoids losing my kayak after a wet exit in such a sea state. Good habit, but don't use it when surfing or rock hopping.

[@gerardhand1954]

Bloody hell!!

[@Patrick-c8x]

I kept looking for a great white --

[@Northseakayak]

Hahahaa, great!!!🤣💦😂