Sea Kayaking for Moose!? | Kayak touring in Algonquin Park

In this paddling adventure, I'm heading deep into Algonquin Park's Lake Opeongo with my sea kayak, on an overnight kayak camping mission to find moose.
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[@PaddleTV]

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[@carloss.7624]

You sir are like the Bob Ross of kayaking, your videos are so chill and soothing, great for a fix when we can't get out on the water, because it's like we are there with you! Greetings from Spain!

[@wanggontiti9832]

What an adventure, good moods and good vibes! Thank you for sharing this story!

[@PaddleTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@embraun9863]

Thank you so much for this mini vacation. It’s so relaxing to watch the beautiful places you paddle and you have inspired my paddling journey. I’m new to kayaks but I’m hooked.❤

[@PaddleTV]

Awesome to hear it! Have a great fall!

[@jayburne6825]

Now im jealous .Its great being in the park....thx ken

[@gappleton8255]

Got my first GL paddle this year and instantly fell in love with it. It's only downside is that you can't get away with not wearing a splash skirt - unless you WANT to get wet.

[@lizard2425]

We love our Greenland paddles for all conditions! Will never go back to the klunky Euro blade! 😉😉😍😍😍

[@peterbohac9042]

This is the essence of the sea kayaking/kayak touring....awsome...

[@tomdearie5165]

Familiar favourite sight - putting in at Opeongo. 😎

[@tomdearie5165]

Very nostalgic for me. Been at that campsite many times - I go there for wildlife photography. I run my Airvolution kayak up there - perfect boat for shooting. But I fast boat in - it’s a long paddle for a 33” wide IK 😎 The Airvolution is great on the Creek and even in 1.5’ chop waves out on the water. But I wouldn’t want to have to paddle home when the lake gets really big and windy.

[@vaelayne9067]

"not a good kayaking park" ... I'm watching this as I lay here recovering from a 29 portage 2 week kayaking trip from Kawawaymog to Tim Lake. Literally just got back less than an hour ago. Btw Ken, thanks for your review on the Itiwit Strenfit. It helped a lot with deciding which portable kayak to go with and it held up really well the whole trip, beaver dams and all! I love it

[@davidpoots8362]

What a place, literally alien to my section of Atlantic coast, I love to see what else the world has to offer paddlers.

[@kevinfraser5179]

I used to guide a fair amount in the park and regardless of the season, the north arm has always had moose with each visit. It really is magical to have access to such a sight.

[@bososz]

8:19 Such a cool shot/time-lapse!

[@chosenone8657]

They are magical to see in the wild. Up at the Boundry Waters we get lucky every now and then.

[@cvx2dog549]

That was enjoyable!

[@kjfh]

A pissed off moose is top of my list of critters to avoid.

[@blackdogization]

More impromptu trips like this, love it. Well done with the editing as well.

[@intrnst]

Ken, two words: three days. Always like watching your solo adventures. Keep it up.

[@PaddleTV]

Ha! I've got a 7-day trip down the Petawawa River coming up in 2 weeks, and so I'll get my longer fix very soon! :)

[@intrnst]

@@PaddleTV Nice! I'll be waiting your video. Enjoy your trip.

[@gregorytesterman2818]

Nice to see such a beautiful spot, my nearest large lake (for WV) "Bluestone Lake" is only about 5 miles long and 1/4 to 1/2 mile wide: I was on it yesterday. I'm sorry that you didn't get to see a moose; my only experience with a moose was in Caribou Maine back in the 70's. I was deer hunting in heavy brush and walked into the backend of one. It made a huge sound and flew in one direction and I'm sure I made a large sound and flew in the opposite direction. It's nice to see that you have started appreciating the Greenland style paddles. I purchased my first Gearlab Outdoors paddle in 2017 "Akiak". I then purchased one each for my son and granddaughter. I also own two Kalleqs and this year I purchased the Ipik. I love all of the Gearlab paddles but actuall prefer the Kalleq at this time (I'm still getting use to the unique design of the Ipik. I have done speed test between my Ipik and Kalliste, when I do a proper forward technique, my speed has been between 4 - 4.2 mph with the Ipik and between 4.2 - 4.5 mph with the Kalliste, in a Stellar S18 EXP G2. I've found that the Ipik puts less strain on me and the slight drop in speed is worth ease of paddling. I also have two Werner paddles, (Camano & Kalliste), I tend to use these traveling down the New and Greenbrier Rivers, class II & III rapids. Over the past 10 years of kayaking, in this area, I have yet to see another Sea/Touring kayak, everyone around here prefers a fishing or recreational kayak. Thanks so much for your fantastic videos, I look forward to watching them.

[@PaddleTV]

Thanks Gregory! Two Kalleqs and one IPIK! Nice!! :)

[@sonofcenarius28]

This was such an awesome video. Sorry you didn't get to see any moose.

[@LindaBloomfield-md2zk]

Thank you so much for all your videos! What a beautiful place, thanks for sharing it. Did you see a moose on the way home? The birds were great. Hope your shoulder is healing well…

[@bobbyblizzard8488]

Really nice scenery!

[@williamc3018]

Such a piece of art that kayak!

[@qaannat]

@5:39 and you got a nice little following swell, not much, but it's going your way! Great paddle trip.

[@parnold-mora8924]

Another beautiful kayaking trip. I luv kayaking in the back marshes as well, so thank you for taking me along on that paddle (moose or not). How did you like your hammock compared to ground camping?

[@slighwentwalking2024]

Today is the start of hurricane season. So for the next 3 months we should have a bug out bag packed....late August through October is when we need to keep our heads up. Love the sound of looms 🤔 You could always catch... Rocky & Bullwinkle 🤨

[@georgewilliamssr5230]

How do you like those Greenland sticks for long distances?

[@geschichteundreisen1154]

Nice trip, i feel in :)

[@PaddleTV]

Thanks! 😃

[@muleskinner3224]

Enjoyed!... A couple questions you may have or have not time to answer: 1. While unloading at the campsite, you had a large black bag... was it packed full and stuffed in the kayak, or empty and you loaded it for transport to the site. And 2. I did not see any cell phone/GPS usage. Only the waterproof map. It seems that you could easily get lost up and around the shoreline without some electronic point to track on the map. Anyhow, moose/no moose , it was fun to watch and for you more fun to do. Thanks

[@SteveHorne]

Put a couple of drops of water in your grinder with the beans before grinding. Will stop all the static electricity and you will thank me 😊

[@PaddleTV]

Interesting... Ok!

[@cieljek]

Man i want a Melker so bad... I wish i coudl justify (and afford 😆) the cost.. i jusy know i wouldn't be able to use it enough. Such a beautiful boat tho!!

[@johnelshaw3549]

Great paddle adventure. Reminds me of upstate NY and a little like the Pacific NW. Where do you source your charts? No one seems to carry them anymore since boaters all use GPS now.

[@PaddleTV]

There's a company called 'The Adventure Map' which has lots of great maps for my part of North America.

[@kadeemrobin]

Was just wondering about that paddle right as you explained it

[@chiefenumclaw7960]

Is there such a thing as a good portaging (non-sea) kayak?

[@suebrown8129]

Hey Ken, what's that saw you were using?

[@Kinetic.44]

What is that crazy looking paddle called?

[@qaannat]

That is a Gearlab Ipik. It is a modern translation of a traditional Greenlandic kayak paddle in carbon fiber. It is an excellent paddle, super light, very slicey, and has a lot of power in reserve especially with an extended blade. Edit: I see Ken just explained it, and that is all true, but this type of paddle has a lot more going for it that just being easier on the body over a long distance. They excel in rough water. Because of the shape, you always know the orientation of the blade, vice an offset blade on a round shaft. When made to fit the paddler and kayak, they are incredibly ergonomic, and work very well with the body, when the kayak fits the body. For anyone interested, it is a path worth pursuing, you should still be able to find some good info online.

[@LetsGoPaddling]

I have to disagree here. After having committed to learning the canted blade technique, after a year my forward stroke with a Greenland paddle is now more powerful and efficient than with a Euro paddle. From what I see (from 7:01 for instance), your strokes are too short - you exit when you haven't built the power up fully. The bottom arm is driven with torso rotation to around the hip level. That will make the paddle blade go far behind, and that's where the magic happens. 😅 Worth trying, I can reassure you. 😁 Getting up to 8.5kph cruising speed in a 355x81cm inflatable kayak.

[@maricallo6143]

Oh, man, scraping that beautiful kayak against those rocks when pulling it ashore recked all my nerves. Please cut out such distressing footage in the future. 😢😂

[@Kinetic.44]

Be proud of your scratches

[@ethanvillarreal5766]

@@Kinetic.44scratches give everything character !!

[@tomdearie5165]

btw Ken - since you’re clearly intimately familiar with where I paddle, I wonder if you have any specific boat recommendations for a second boat for me. I’m looking for a lighter alternative to the Airvolution 2 (52lbs) for day expeditions doing wildlife photography. I don’t need to cross Opeongo or any other big water - I water taxi in and paddle Toronto rivers like the Humber. 35 lbs or less and high stability are key, and I love the Airvolution’s paddling characteristics. Ruggedness also important, as I get into some shallow water with rocks and log snags, but not much fast water. Doesn’t necessarily need to be an IK - as lon as is’t portable and not too long (12-14 ft or so). Cheers! 🛶

[@markevans506]

Great bud, wish I’d moved to Canada not USA:) however this is not a criticism but wouldn’t it be prudent to mention in the video mainly for the pecker heads out there as to how dangerous Moose can be? And to give them space? Next to humans they are the most dangerous mammals in N America . Keep up the great content.

[@PaddleTV]

Thanks! Yup... definitely a point worth mentioning. I likely would have had a seen a moose that prompted me to talk about them. Cheers!

[@BluMonday88]

I thought you were team Por-tage, now suddenly you're team por-targe ?

[@PaddleTV]

I'm confused. I flip flop saying it. :)

[@nunyabidness3075]

As a long time subscriber, I’m curious how many people get drawn in by the Moose clickbait? 🤣😂 Will the next video come with a bikini model on the thumbnail picture? 🤣😂