A Day on the River - Tellico Ledges

Come along and experience a day on the river. If you truly want to know a river, you must get on the river....
Had a blast making this one folks! Other than topic based projects, I usually dont have a predetermined "script" for making a video or how that video turns out. Rather I just start it and see where it takes me. This one did not go as I had planned...
Back in early spring, I had another wonderful opportunity to paddle and film with Ken Whiting of Go Paddle and Paddle TV. If you dont know, he is a class act and true ambassador to the sport of paddling - not just kayaking (of which he is a world champion play boater). He covers virtually all disciplines of the sport and showcases them all. On a recent project in Tennessee, he reached out looking for ideas on locations to film. There were a few obvious choices but none better for what he was looking to do than the Tellico. He and camera Ninja Mat Willder met P5, Austin Wallis and I for a fabulous day showcasing the Tellico Ledges. Austin and Mat spent the day following us down the river grabbing all the footage as Ken, P5 and I pretended to be "working" - code for we hucked ourselves off all the ledges and drops that this kayaker's playground has to offer. Once again, Ken made all of his footage available to me. As a content creator, this makes me feel like a kid in a candy store!!! It was sooo easy to make this video! Enjoy! Thanks Ken and Matt for such a fun day and including us in your project!
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[@fracturedhipster]

It’s a shame that KZbin no longer has a viewer nominated award process because I would be submitting the River Kings channel every day. You bring so much joy and positivity to everything you touch. Your sense of style, timing, and narrative just keeps growing by leaps and bounds. Proud to consider myself a fellow North Carolinian and perhaps someday we’ll meet up on one of those rivers that has no name, but lives on in our hearts.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks a ton fractured hipster! I really appreciate the encouragement and the kind words! If you can go look at the thumbnail...you may notice It has now been awarded the coveted Larry Leake Award! I am so stoked! Thanks again!

[@fracturedhipster]

@@RiverKingsKayak🫵🏼😎👍🏼

[@n4837z]

WOW, that's one good piece of video!!! I'm 73 and it makes me want to try...but I know better. THANKS for the thrill.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thank you -and It is not too late! I know several folks in their late 70's out there shredding. You can also dial the rowdiness back and start on gentler rivers that afford you the time to gather the skills and confidence and find you comfort level...there is a river for EVERYONE!

[@leonbax4655]

Pete you just described all rivers the tha upmost beauty and respect Amen brother

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Leon!

[@iansoutdooradventures]

Wow - fantastic video - my favourite of yours so far

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Ian!

[@billkelly2609]

Great Job Pete!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks bilkelly!

[@Kim-df3my]

Absolutel beauty Wonderful technique.. Courageous encounters, River Kings.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Kim!

[@thomasc7332]

Great Video Pete!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Thomas!

[@williamlewis7243]

I love your films! Love exploring all these rivers I grew up with. Need to see you on the Suwannee/Santa Fe?? Come see us

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks William! sounds like a good time!

[@tauchersmiddy]

Beautifully made. The real star, the river, is shown for the first 2.5 minutes, only then do the canoeists come into play.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks tauchersmiddy!

[@elevatedlifeadventures]

Pete! This is beautiful!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Jess!!

[@strommboy62]

Your video's and Narration are over the top Pete

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks strommboy62!

[@troybennington3479]

This maybe my second favorite of all your videos… just keep getting better. Way to capture the heart of a paddler!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Troy! What is your favorite?

[@mflacke]

That was beautiful man!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

thank you mflacke!

[@Adventurekm]

Rivers are my favorite places too! Peaceful escape usually.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks AKM! I agree!

[@robertmassey6825]

A love letter to my favorite river, that I have yet to run.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Right on Robert!

[@CareyCarolinaCamper]

WOW Pete! All the eye candy plus a dynamic flow from serene to controlled chaos and back again! Mom was right! The story is where it’s at, and this one is crafted beautifully! ❤

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks a bunch Carey! and you are right! always listen to Momma!

[@MrOceanmind]

What a masterpiece, Pete! Beautiful footage and beautiful thoughts. Thanks a bunch for sharing!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks MrOceanmind!

[@followingrj]

The narration and cinematography on this is so good. Great stuff Pete 🙏

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks FRJ!

[@matthewwallin9384]

excellent video my friend! Love the camera work and music was spot on.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Mathew!

[@hakunamatata3924]

Great video you have made here. I know, it is just repeating what everyone said before me, but the footage, music, narration... Feels like you have even matched music - beats to the waves/rocks of the river - at least where it was possible. Seems like you are not kidding, and you love what you do.😀

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks HakunaMatata! I try my best!

[@g.garner]

Let’s go!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Boom! Yes sir!

[@roygraham6665]

Pete no one tells a story like you do. Almost makes us all feel like we are there. You are the best. Ken is good at what he does. Gotta give him his earned respect. Keep up the good work bro, because the day you have to hang up your paddles for good yakking vids on you tube will never be the same. 💯

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Roy! I appreciate the encouragement! Ken and Mat are awesome...having access to that footage makes it just too easy!

[@iowaadventures4701]

Hi, from a snowy Northwest, Iowa. I also feel the pole of the water and instead of Going pheasant hunting today with my buddies. I went out to see the beauty on the water. I wish I was just as elegant as you are in explaining how beautiful it really is. Another great video.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks a ton IA!

[@deuceryan]

GREAT video! #1 content creator on KZbin in my book! Paddle strong and stay safe friend.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Ryan!! will do!

[@bradyridgley6338]

Thank you

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Brady!

[@KentuckyWoodsman]

This is a very cool video Pete! Great videography and narrating!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Chris!!

[@squeakyarcher2946]

First video where the sound and music volume were about the same level ( didnt have to adjust the volume do to audio bomb) other wise a fantastic video! I have gone through so many of your videos, absolutely excellent production and quality. The story telling is amazing as always. Keep up the great work!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks! squeaky archer!

[@cakrofiqtutorial3283]

Terima kasih sudah berbagi ilmunya,salam sukses. Selalu ya kawan.tetap semangat dalam membuat karya karyanya.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks !!!

[@troybennington3479]

Don’t know that I want to taste most rivers,🤪

[@RiverKingsKayak]

That is so true! LOL

[@PALSRide]

Pete what are you doing you know we don’t have any water and you’re going to put up a video like this. It’s a good one though

[@RiverKingsKayak]

The way things worked out, I have had that footage just waiting for a day when I had nothing else for a video....Last week was the week! It has me itching for more!

[@justinmclamb1721]

That was an amazing video! Do you do all the editing yourself?

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Justin! Yes, I do all my own editing.

[@FeWolf]

Is that Palm gear I saw ;)

[@RiverKingsKayak]

It is indeed!

[@LandonStamey]

Hey

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Hey Landon!

[@williamlewis7243]

Hey Pete..... Do you and the guys always wear diapers??!!??

[@RiverKingsKayak]

LOL! Love it! only sometimes!