Solo SUP adventure / Smelly fish and sleeping on a cliff edge!

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After being shown some of the basics to SUP touring from Will our SUPboarder touring expert, Reuben goes on his own mini solo SUP adventure. But it’s not your usual adventure…he has no food! For his own personal challenge Reuben sets off for a night away, hoping to get back to basics with only his Red Paddle Co Sport 11′, a dry bag full of the basic camping essentials, a fishing line and a rock pooling net. As well as catching his dinner Reuben caught the SUP adventure bug too!

[@petergeorgiev3062]

Nice little adventure! When I bring a pump on board I just usually let some air out to make it comfy and just sleep on the board 😊

[@SUPboardermag]

Ah great tip Peter! That would make for a comfy sleep. Might try it next time. Thanks, Beau

[@ditchgreen6720]

I thought a 44min video might get a bit boring, but I was wrong! Engaging all the way through 👏👏👏

[@SUPboardermag]

Thanks that means a-lot , I was a bit worried about that too. Glad it has inspired a lot of people. Thanks Reuben

[@csxwin]

Just started paddle boarding. Your video is truly inspiring

[@SUPboardermag]

Thanks for the kind words! Hope you enjoy paddling. Thanks, Beau

[@chrisambler9917]

Great video Reuben. Definitely do more! Nice work.

[@SUPboardermag]

I cant wait. Thanks Reuben

[@amycollins6007]

Massively enjoyed this vid. Thanks for putting it together.

[@SUPboardermag]

Cool nice one Amy.

[@maxgusatz5644]

Reuben, have to say having watched dozens of your videos this was truly inspiring and a joy to watch. Chapeau mate, fantastic stuff.

[@SUPboardermag]

Wow thanks Max this is great to hear. Reuben

[@stevieukuk]

Love this buddy! Nice work! you should do some more like this, after all its not always about the specs THIS video demonstrates what it is all about , MASSIVE thumbs up!

[@SUPboardermag]

Agree, reviews are great but this is way more fun ;-) Thanks Reuben

[@jarrettttttt]

I really enjoyed this, should absolutely do more of this kind of adventure videos

[@SUPboardermag]

I really want to. Thanks for your comment. Reuben

[@climbjay]

Great vid. Really inspirational stuff from you guys. The whole supboarder network is a credit to the sport. 10/10 guys.

[@SUPboardermag]

Thanks JayJo. We appreciate your kind words and support.

[@neilphelps8618]

Love this video, can’t count how many times I’ve watched this. Would love to do something similar in the future 👍🏻

[@SUPboardermag]

Awesome to hear this Neil. I'm sure you will start planning soon for an adventure like this. Very fun indeed. Thanks, Beau

[@theWZZA]

Great fun, thanks for sharing. I love the minimal kit.

[@SUPboardermag]

Yeah I was trying to go super minimal. Thanks Reuben

[@dareeldeal6011]

Really enjoyed the video bro. Keep it coming!!!

[@SUPboardermag]

Thanks Nuno

[@AlleyCat888]

I love it! Please do more videos like this!

[@bens9068]

Just found this channel, amazing!

[@SUPboardermag]

Welcome Ben ...Thanks for getting involved. Reuben

[@Kimhjortsbjerg]

Apart from the fish with the green bones , i really liked the atmosphere and the mood in the video clip

[@SUPboardermag]

Thank you

[@andysurridge]

Top man for doing solo project I'm always being put down for going on solo adventures so bring it on let's see your other ideas I'm sure there's plenty out there who will be inspired to try it 🍻👍

[@SUPboardermag]

Nice to hear you're keen Andy. Get out there! Hmm what next??? Thanks Reuben

[@deanbiffin]

More of these please!

[@hobbitwelt]

I am so enjoying this. Blessings!

[@SUPboardermag]

Thanks for listening

[@APXR650]

Great video! Makes me want to go on a mini adventure now 😎

[@SUPboardermag]

Go for it!

[@jameshallworth8053]

Another great video, Reuben, thanks! Looking forward to more Supboarder (micro)adventures and touring vids from you and Will. Plenty of inspiration to get us all out on the water, taking a digital-detox and enjoying the great outdoors. P.S. I find that sleeping up on the iSUP makes for a lovely warm night under the stars (not sure you needed any extra altitude at your particular camping spot though, haha). Keep up the good work!

[@SUPboardermag]

Hey JH. Yes I thought about it. Maybe on the next adventure 😉. Thanks for the comments , Reuben

[@alanbouet-willaumez1390]

Excellent vid sir

[@SUPboardermag]

Thanks

[@Jsaves1]

Fully loved the adventure. Bought my first iSup iRocker Blackfin X and we are moving to Australia.

[@SUPboardermag]

Lots of good paddling over there. Have fun

[@TiagoWolf]

Great adventure and really cool jacket ✌️✌️

[@jond1325]

Thanks for sharing your solo adventure. I know what you mean about stopping and listening; I was with friends and we were hiking one of the Presidential Mountains in New England. At one point, I said to the guys, "Hey, listen...do you hear that?" The said, "What?" I said, "It's completely quiet." We were up in a valley section of the mountain and there wasn't a sound. It was a good experience. I just bought an 11' 6" VESL SUP and I'm looking forward to taking it out for its maiden voyage. Cheers and stay safe

[@SUPboardermag]

Happy paddling Jon 😀

[@angiesh6879]

It only occurred to me you were at my local coastline when you opened the map! Excellent video

[@SUPboardermag]

Yes, and what a perfect place. Have fun. Reuben

[@desigamer4083]

Awesome video man

[@SUPboardermag]

Thanks Desi

[@markbryson]

Ah man what a good video - escape, peace, cleaning beaches, foraging for food, wild cooking, wild camping, planning, oh and paddle boarding ☺️. Good insight into a simple exciting trip and board choice - I’m about to pull the trigger on a Starboard Touring Deluxe 12,6” - (finally on sale) would that have been as good in chop? 🙌 keep it coming Reuben!

[@SUPboardermag]

Yeah its hard to tell how good the Starboard 12'6' would of been in that chop. Im sure it would of coped well too. But like I said in the video the RSS battens are great when its rough. Will has done loads of Touring on the Starboard and he loves it. Both Red and Starboard make great boards. Thanks for your great comments. Reuben

[@davidleespicer5457]

Really enjoyed the video Reuben! By the way, took your advice and got a Starboard 12'6 Touring Board. Love this board. Just as rigid as any hardboard I've been on. But I cheated a bit and bought my wife the Red Paddle 11ft Sport. So, I get the best of both worlds. Cheers! Can't wait to see another adventure!

[@SUPboardermag]

What a quiver of boards! Nice one. Reuben

[@chrisandsamlivingthedream]

Awesome buddy .. good trip .. cheers Chris & Sam

[@SUPboardermag]

Thanks 👍

[@travischang2825]

Watched whole episode! Subbed. Liked. Do more pls

[@SUPboardermag]

Hey Travis great stuff thanks a lot.

[@tontrenner]

Few days ago I bought a used Explorer 13'2. Now I know why. Nice Video, more of this please.. :)

[@SUPboardermag]

More to come!

[@desigamer4083]

You're an inspiration to me

[@st3johno]

Brilliant video really enjoyed it, well put together and this has inspired me to try and plan a little adventure

[@SUPboardermag]

Wicked! Thats what I want to hear. Thanks Reuben

[@ianbennett763]

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[@ianbennett763]

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[@godammonkeyhands]

Really enjoyed this. Who would have thought Crocs can 'harbour' a two course meal. Good effort!

[@SUPboardermag]

Absolutely!

[@MisterPerks]

Great video, thanks for that!

[@SUPboardermag]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sailingsummerbreeze]

Awesome video !

[@SUPboardermag]

Thanks!

[@sinmore11]

That's awesome you did that. My great great grandma lived like this and Everyone before her always, all ways. Now ya'll work 40 plus hrs a week to take time off to live like this one week a year;)

[@SUPboardermag]

That's awesome

[@stevedogwildman2133]

Inspiring stuff! Will aim to do something similar....in a while. Maybe an afternoon and tea on a beach to start with!

[@SUPboardermag]

Go for it!

[@leroyhellyeah2285]

Great video, inspiring stuff. Just got a board, we'll see how I go 🤣👍

[@SUPboardermag]

Have fun!

[@colettefalloon6882]

Brilliant defo more

[@andynichol563]

I actually like the music 🎶 . All round good stuff enjoyed this 👌

[@SUPboardermag]

Thanks Andy

[@guymanning8009]

That was really good

[@SUPboardermag]

Thank you

[@Michael-ps7ji]

In the future you could use the SUP as your air mattress if you let a little air out!

[@SUPboardermag]

Yes definitely! We know a fe people who do this.

[@tarajordan1385]

Reuben, I don't recommend using an inflatable for long cruise. If you ever puncture your board,you could be in deep trouble ;),especially if you cruise offshore. I am glad to see that you are expending the limits of SUP. If you ever have the opportunity to visit Japan,take the time to come over Okinawa's outer islands (Yaeyama islands). I will be more than happy to show you around. Over here,we kite surf,wind surf.ride waves and cruise offshore on daily base. Keep it light.

[@SUPboardermag]

Hey Tara, You are right if you're doing some serious touring away from coast and maybe on a big lakes a hard board is the best, but for most micro adventures an iSUP is perfect. But obviously you're going to have to look after it more. Japan looks like an epic place to paddle. I guess the potential SUP adventures are endless out there. Thanks Reuben

[@sekisupsamoa4024]

Epic! On a Sport 11' too. I have a Sport 12.6' and I'm not that adventurous. Well done!

[@SUPboardermag]

Great stuff get out there and give it a try.

[@sekisupsamoa4024]

@@SUPboardermag I think I will. Cheers. Great vid btw.

[@88Chow]

Great vid.

[@SUPboardermag]

Thanks

[@DylanReynolds]

More of these!!

[@SUPboardermag]

Great!

[@bergfpv6486]

That looked like a good time. I was thinking, you could put the board upside down for a nice flat surface to sleep on.

[@SUPboardermag]

We have done that before! Works quite well. Thanks

[@MrPjedsted]

Garfish are great eating fish and popular here in Denmark. Even my kids like them! Remember that for you next adventure:-)

[@SUPboardermag]

Hey, thanks for your comment. I have heard people eat them. I just cant get passed the smell! yuck 😂 happy paddling Reuben

[@fapfpv2832]

Fantastic 👍👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@SUPboardermag]

Glad you liked it.

[@fapfpv2832]

@@SUPboardermag Great of you to share this and agree its important to get away and just stop for a bit :-) Inspired me to try some longer trips. Keep up the good work :-)

[@eduardocortes-dv4lo]

love the video mate, i just got my Red voyager 12.6 2020 couple of hours ago. My first padle board, i will check your videos to learn. hugs from Sandvika, Norway

[@SUPboardermag]

Good stuff happy paddling. Reuben

[@pawpawbandit3871]

Thanks for the video...looking at touring SUP options and 99/100 reviews don't really show the thing being used!

[@SUPboardermag]

Agree, thats why we do our touring video reviews like this kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmq5hoSuatWApcU 👍🏼

[@aidanrendle8245]

Literally launching from here tomorrow, madness I've found this video lol

[@SUPboardermag]

Wicked

[@michaelsutton60]

I've only once accidentally eaten prawns but I've seen loads of campers eat them and they always but them in a cold pan and cover before placing over heat.

[@SUPboardermag]

Cool

[@welsh1lad]

I played and swam around rams head and Cawsand when a wee lad . Realised where you where when I saw the rock types and point around whitsands

[@SUPboardermag]

Cool. Yeah its amazing how you can recognise areas by rocks shapes. Maybe see you on the water one day ;-)

[@welsh1lad]

@@SUPboardermag I live in wales now , miss the little village , watching the fishing men pull up and all the spider crabs running down the beach . Now it’s tourist. Only just bought my own SUP , still can’t stand. Lols keep the vids comming

[@scottybeegood]

Good stuff

[@SUPboardermag]

Thanks for the visit

[@boyjanglesboyjangles146]

Awesome

[@Meibeon]

Could you do a bait fishing video in the estuary for species other than Bass like Flounder and Sole. Please try to do some more short adventures as they are realy enjoyable and inspirational

[@SUPboardermag]

Great idea. Time to get the cool box seat out for that one! thanks Reuben

[@Meibeon]

@@SUPboardermag brilliant cheers Reuben..

[@markpalfreeman]

"You've got to earn it!" 😛

[@SUPboardermag]

💪

[@MikeS-ear2ear]

"I don’t do it, but I’m doing it!" 😂👍🏻

[@SUPboardermag]

Get out there...

[@MikeS-ear2ear]

@@SUPboardermag After watching your trip I plan to 😁👍🏻

[@StevenAleySurvival]

Great video Reuben! I need to do this ASAP! Do you guys venture to North Devon? I'm just getting started with SUP but have plenty of experience living off the land, I'm thinking skill share! More of this please buddy 🤙

[@SUPboardermag]

Glad you liked the video Steven! Reuben's off for a couple of weeks, but I'll be sure to share this comment with him when he returns. We don't often venture up that way but heard there's some great spots to paddle 🤙. Cheers, Beau

[@SUPboardermag]

Hey Steven. No bud I haven't done any stuff up there. But Will has done a trip up that way before. Loads of spots to paddle. get out there ;-) Reuben

[@wobblebob3297]

Fab video... inspired to plan some micro adventures. Not sure there’s an abundance of prawns in the Thames, and I’m not eating the crayfish, but otherwise I’m planning maybe something way up river where we can camp. Cheers - more please

[@SUPboardermag]

As long as you are out there and giving it a go, thats all that matters. A bet the crayfish would taste OK 👍 .Reuben

[@TiagoWolf]

I'm glad you're aren't a sleepwalker too 😁

[@SUPboardermag]

Too right!

[@evanfeelgood]

31:40 is awesome

[@BENMINAS]

Maybe your garfish had fish BO lol, great vid though thoroughly enjoying it!

[@SUPboardermag]

Could be lol . Thanks for the comment

[@sskfrey]

Cool! Inspiring! Do you have a list of the equipement you used?

[@SUPboardermag]

Ok , I will find out the names of all the gear and get a full list on SUPboarder for you. I will have to talk to Will about what gear i borrowed off him. I will pop the link back up here when I have done it. Thanks Reuben

[@user-ok5kl3du7m]

nice berry

[@Bockett]

Great, inspiring video. Can’t wait to see more... maybe a ‘Quarantine Quest’ haha

[@SUPboardermag]

Great suggestion!

[@rui_mcf]

Awesome video Reuben, really liked it and hope you do more in the future. One question for you, when you say in the video multiple times you wouldn't do certain things with a hard board, what is the reason?

[@jonathanmitchell3951]

Rui Fonseca Hard boards will scratch and dent more easily?

[@SUPboardermag]

Yeah like Jonathan says, A hard board would have been a nightmare getting out over all those rocks and up the cliff. Hard boards are still great but better where you are going from beach to beach with easier access points. Sometimes when you are touring you just don't want to stress of dealing with a hard board. Thanks Reuben

[@SUPboardermag]

@@jonathanmitchell3951 Bingo !! Headache on those rocks.

[@rui_mcf]

@@SUPboardermag thanks for the response. One more question though, aren't you scared that an iSUP board will get punctured or cut on those same rocks?

[@SUPboardermag]

@@rui_mcf Yes you have to be a little careful but the Red boards are tough and as long as the rocks aren’t too sharp they wont really damage a board. I have used Isup for many years and I have never put a hole or cut a Red paddle co. And im not kind to them! The only thing i would look out for would be rock oysters , they can be the worst! Thanks Reuben

[@11marcian]

Hello great video, good job. I love sup adventures, not yet done by myself, but in futre i will :D. What nailclipers do you use?

[@SUPboardermag]

Which ones? My mouth lol . thanks Reuben

[@11marcian]

@@SUPboardermag Thanks, will do the same. :v

[@ragetobe]

I’ve been watching a lot of your videos and other that contain info on Red Paddle boards and I was confused when you said this 11ft board was better than say the 12.6 or the 13.2 touring board which was designed for the exact kind of trip in these exact conditions, do you think Red Paddle have done it wrong? It’s really confusing because other videos on your channel and website promote the touring boards for this kind of journey.

[@SUPboardermag]

Im sorry if I have confused you. The basics to touring board lengths.... A longer board is definitely faster in flatter water conditions but it can become a bit of a handful if using it in rough or moving water conditions like I was doing in this video. Therefore a shorter touring board around 11 foot or 12 foot long can work much better in rougher water conditions like in this video. If you are going to be paddling on flat water most of the time or only really going out in slight wind chop then a longer board like a 13'2 or even a 14 foot could be the best option. But if you are using it in rougher conditions or on the sea a lot of the time a shorter base touring board will be better. I think we need to do a video on this. Does this make sense and help at all many thanks Reuben

[@hcepeda]

It may be it's a stupid question, but why not use the board instead of the mattress to sleep?

[@SUPboardermag]

Good question... I tried it but it was too much of an angle and I kept sliding off! And also sometimes sleeping on a lot of Condensed air is actually very cold too. I have done it in the past but needed to deflate the board quite a bit first. Thanks Reuben

[@ringcrafts8546]

Hi what a great video, Can i ask you for some advice, we have recently been to Weymouth on holiday and my partner had a go at SUP boarding and she loved it and is wanting to get a SUP board what board would you recommend.

[@SUPboardermag]

Hey Ringcrafts . Have a look on our getting started page here : www.supboardermag.com/getting-started/ . Have a read watch and let us know if you have any other question after that. Thanks Reuben

[@ringcrafts8546]

@@SUPboardermag Hi Reuben, thank you for your reply, I have now had a watch at the above page and this has been a great help. We will start having a look around at SUP boards. thanks again

[@RyAn15htfc]

Reuben, what sleeping mat do you have there? And would you recommend it? I'm looking for one currently.

[@SUPboardermag]

Yeah it was the Thermarest NeoAir Xlite. I don't know much about it apart from it made sleeping on a rock more comfortable ;-)

[@LelandHasty]

@@SUPboardermag why not flip the board over and sleep on it?

[@RedKiter]

Would you recommend the 11.3 sport for me 80 kg, and Sport 11 for my wife 58 kg?

[@SUPboardermag]

Hey RedKiter Yes the 11'3 would be great for you and the smaller 11' would be great for your wife too. A great all round board with a more glide than the shorter Ride range. Thanks Reuben

[@Semifoxxa]

Do really garfish smell that bad? I've never ate one, but friends from Greece call them delicious.

[@SUPboardermag]

I think so! I have heard that they taste ok, but if you touch them your hands stink for hours. Reuben

[@foootballstars6170]

Prix??

[@alexmawbey535]

What is the law around this sort of thing and especially the camping? Is it just go somewhere you won’t be seen or are there laws allowing you to camp in certain locations?

[@SUPboardermag]

Hey Alex, It really depends on the locations and local laws. Try to find out if possible. But in this video these spots are very remote and only really accessible by water. My rules are, find somewhere quiet, stay one night leave nothing! And move on early. I hope that helps Reuben

[@InTheGrooove]

Hi, what’s the name of the song that starts at 19:45?

[@SUPboardermag]

Hmm that took some digging but it's: All The Freedom You Need (Instrumental Version) by Terin Ector

[@keironross8509]

Hello what red board do you ride in the video

[@SUPboardermag]

This is a Sport 11 board, thanks Reuben

[@kibby3913]

44:31 is the best

[@SUPboardermag]

Cool !

[@JMZ369]

got to talk to someone eh..

[@colettefalloon6882]

What jacket is that

[@SUPboardermag]

That was the Palm Vantage, check it out here www.supboardermag.com/2019/08/05/palm-jackets-compared-vantage-vector-atlas/ thanks reuben

[@teknikkemal07]

😲😲😀😀👍

[@lawrenceiley7686]

Where did you pack the toilet roll ?

[@SUPboardermag]

I didn't take any! LOL

[@lawrenceiley7686]

@@SUPboardermag its just that here in oz you can not camp without a chem toilet or bag to remove waste,the days of digging a hole and burying are over .

[@SUPboardermag]

@@lawrenceiley7686 WOW thats amazing. Great I guess in some ways... and not in others. I will tell Will as I think he may be planning some SUP Touring over in OZ soon. Thanks for letting us know about this. Reuben

[@lntkernow]

You live In *********?!

[@SUPboardermag]

Shush don't tell everybody :-) thanks Reuben

[@lntkernow]

@@SUPboardermag edited it now 😜🤙

[@ericpubdeff8977]

the music makes this nearly unwatchable

[@SUPboardermag]

Sorry this will change in future.

[@Outdoorshuntingshooting]

nice video, intro music sucks....

[@SUPboardermag]

We will work on it for next time :-).

[@argmooner6524]

Why such abrasive terrible music ?

[@SUPboardermag]

What I spent days making that! lol joke.. Sorry, will add some better more chilled stuff on there next time. Thanks Reuben

[@argmooner6524]

@@SUPboardermag thanks Reuben! 🙃