SUP Expedition / 950 km from Switzerland to the Netherlands / Josua Wechsler

Years ago I had the dream to paddle on a SUP from Switzerland to the Netherlands. Always when I was close to realize this idea, something came in between. Corona changed many plans, so it was time to pick up this old dream. In April 2020 I started building a wooden SUP in my workspace in the Netherlands. In the beginning of August 2020 my journey from Switzerland to the Netherlands could finally start.
This film gives you an impression of the building process of my wood SUP and the 27 days of expedition trough Switzerland, Germany and the Netherlands (950km).
For more information please visit: www.josuawechsler.com

[@mavenmavenpest1750]

I love the simplicity of your presentation. No music, just subtitles- very inspirational.

[@voornaam3191]

No over-exagerated fake emotions in an American voice, this is great. He learnt a lot in the Netherlands. Doe maar gewoon, hè?

[@sisaktamas]

I was 🤞 for the same and wasn’t disappointed. I don’t know if the idea of the journey proved it’s feasibility to me but I’m sure it was a monumental adventure. I mean I’d rather go by bike.

[@dixieboy5689]

Good thing he did not lose the grocery cart on his first capsize. That would be a devastating setback. Cheers.. Great vid. THx

[@PeterPaulMasigan]

Loved every second of it. - No music, instead we got to hear to wind, raindrops and every soothing sound of the paddle wading through the water. - choice is text font was superb and perfect for the video - Pacing of each cut was fantastic, not lingering on one scene too long, almost making us crave more. - Lastly, the camera shots of your paddling away from the shore... those must've been tedious to set up. Well worth the shots though! Thank you for this!

[@TheQuietBeast]

Agree on all parts. This was a most awesome video of a more awesome adventure! Great inspiration this!

[@pawelmacpoof5687]

Great ,i do like that there’s no narration commentary, just the sounds of the environment

[@gustavoguti27]

I can't imagine a more difficult and uncomfortable way of doing such a long journey. Huge respect, congratulations

[@dasBaum1234]

do you remember pedalos? thats that would be a step-up haha

[@DanskViking91]

Swimming?

[@antoinest-gelais8095]

Doing exactly what he did but standing on your head the whole time

[@MoebiusUK]

Walking that distance with glass in the shoes would be more difficult and uncomfortable.

[@DanskViking91]

@@MoebiusUK i like that one! Lego's could also do the job 😂

[@dzikusdzikusdzikus]

I have no idea why for some people SUP seems to be more attractive than kayak, canoe or any boat. Moving forward on this seems to be very exhausting especially in some longer trips. Anyway I'm impressed by you achievement. Best regards from Poland!

[@GALENGODIS]

I think it is about the perspective. You get a better view than in a canoe. I'm no SUP expert, but I think that could be one of the reasons.

[@Bladavia]

Also because it's 1. Cheaper/easier to build yourself like he did. 2. Lighter and easier to drag around. As you can see in the video, the large rivers in Europe are heavily built, there are dams, locks, industries, ... so you often have to get out of the water and walk. But yeah once you're in the water, I prefer the kayak too.

[@F40PHWIN]

Check out Swift pack boats. They are a kayak/canoe hybrid. With the carbon fiber models you can have a 14 foot boat that weighs 22 pounds / 10 kg.

[@bensmith4563]

I physically couldn't do the sup id hate it I have a hard enough time keeping a canoe upright

[@MK-sn9ez]

@Hayley Nash Don’t waste money on lessons! Instead just buy a inflatable board, pump it up and learn by doing it. It’s really easy and to me it has been a great addition in life! Daily workout 🏋️

[@DesmoR1098]

Respect. For me it’s already an adventure when I paddle on a lake.

[@conradbo1]

Very great and fantastic. Thanks a lot for sharing the journey with us, I really enjoyed the video, and good luck with all your future adventures.

[@rogerspeck9929]

Incredible journey and effort. 👏well done to you and all involved. Thanks for sharing. 😁👍

[@BoandBeceadventures]

Thanks for making this movie I enjoyed your adventure ❤

[@roccosette5318]

I don't usually write comments, but this was an amazing video, truly. The pureness of it, GREAT! It reminded me a bit of Beau Miles his videos. Keep up the travelling and building and making an living. Bless!

[@PigeonLaughter01]

This man needs million of views for this journey!

[@tolstoiesky]

Beautiful story, I really enjoyed the few words, the silence, the sound of the water, and watching through your lens. Thanks!!

[@ptitsuissenature14]

Very nice video, great adventure, thanks for sharing ❤️🙏🙏🍀

[@OmarGuerelElloco13]

Great Adventure. I love ur video. Silence, the River and the Rain. Thank you for this video. 💪🏻👊🏻👍🏻

[@RiverwalkerSimon]

Great adventure, great video! Enjoyed it a lot. Best, Simon

[@galouaolcoppheLoLo]

great adventure, thanks for sharing!

[@The_ZenTex]

Awesome video...love how it was edited. Now we need a full build video so I can copy!

[@Sjuuljoosen]

What a trip and what a movie. Very inspiring.

[@FunKeytheBrain]

What a great journey. Very inspirational

[@drgrampo]

Congratulations 👏🏻 and thanks for sharing your experience with us

[@devondetroit2529]

This guy is hard core doing this!!

[@Taromovies]

what a great adventure.....enjoyed the whole video, thanks for taking us along, regards Taro

[@FortheLoveofCycling]

Wow!!!!

[@MrTuktuk222]

13:05 Ahh, good to see the traditions of the old seamen are held high by having a popsicle in the water lock! ⚓🚢

[@JENNISWISS]

wahnsinn, wir haben dich in der schweiz an einem kraftwerk getroffen, wir waren zu fuss unterwegs mit rucksack. ganz schön dein reisebericht🍀🍀🍀 liebe grüsse jenni.swiss

[@iRelax6]

Hopefully this video keeps getting plays. What a trip. Great vid

[@oleggiblov6491]

Great journey you have made👍👍👍

[@stefaneklabug4214]

Crazy guy with a wicked idea! Love this video!

[@NigelMarston]

I am a frustrated adventurer. I usually travel by car but since the pandemic, I have started cycling and I appreciate "man power" more and more. Your adventure is absolutely brilliant and although I think I would love to have a water-based adventure, I felt quite anxious watching the strong currents and the large boats near to you. Perhaps I might try something in a boat instead. But kudos to you for doing this and for your video with no music spoiling the experience. The sounds of the water around you are quite wonderful.

[@Kiwiluv4tunes]

What an amazing journey.... Much love from Australia

[@Kiwiluv4tunes]

Oh and I’ve just subscribed because that was sik. 👍

[@sUASNews]

The ability to build a thing, anything is cool enough! The journey, the icing on the cake, well done.

[@tobo.kitelife]

I thought of it the otherway around haha

[@grahamduke9293]

Very cool, those initial rapids appear pretty intimidating on a stand up, some inspiration for when the world allows me to travel up that way again

[@barryp4700]

Thank you for sharing your adventure. What makes it even more special is that you did it on a board that you made yourself. Regards from South Africa.

[@carpinchopescador]

Nice baptism the first day!! the flood river was rush! jaja. Great Adventure!

[@atrivix]

27 days! Man u are a beast! I like The originality of the idea.

[@gloppy101]

Awesome! Congratulations on the trip and good job with the video (thanks for no music too).

[@mikereilly3373]

often driven that route wondering if such a trip were possible and now we know,thanks for that. inspiring stuff.

[@BeachMongoose]

What an epic journey! Thanks for sharing... I find it inspirational.

[@mosseyw]

Very courageous thing to do. I paddled for 80km on the river Shannon in Ireland and that was an adventure, but this was epic 👍

[@Tacosmix]

Thanks for sharing your adventures! Amazing to see you navigatie through these pretty rough waters.

[@evanmacleod3330]

Beautiful video, beautiful journey! What a worthwhile challenge! Thanks for bringing us along

[@josephtimkovsky201]

wow, well done. Also loved the narrative way (writing), could really enjoy the sounds of the surrounding! Thank you.

[@Yag159]

Amazing and inspiring as well.👍🏻👍🏻

[@sorensos4913]

Very impressive and inspiring Trip, thanks for sharing!

[@chrispalffy3511]

What an adventure. Respect to you from New Zealand Sir.

[@modusmio6907]

Als Kind hatte ich genau diesen Traum mal von basel abwärts mit dem Rhein treiben lassen.. jetzt hab ich es gesehen das es klappt. Super Video 👍

[@g.r.2985]

Great video! In Canada, we call that "Portaging", or at least that's what the early French explorers called it.

[@GoandLove]

Man, beautiful journey!!! Thank you for capturing this and taking us with you!! Loved every second of the video!

[@Terra_Divina]

Thank you for restraining from music-pollution!

[@preciousjames]

Great trip braddah! Very relaxing to enjoy your highlights and the wonderful sounds of the water and nature. Thank you and aloha from big Island, Hawaii. Praise jah!

[@FoilIsland]

That was a beautiful trip, fully in the rhythm of the elements. It was great to share that journey with you. Brilliant video

[@amannoonelistensto8615]

Good man! We cycled from Nice to Barcelona along the coast, slept on the beach without a tent. That was the best ever trip so far. I’ve never felt as free.

[@watapartja5533]

Maybe i would build also a chair on it so you can sit down once in a while. enjoyed watching this.good job doing all this including the build.nice work

[@workabletofu6620]

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing your journey with us!

[@marciaems]

Incredible trip! Congratulations!

[@Pietro2003]

Great film. Loved the pace, the space, the shots, the quiet, the sound, and the lack of chatter!

[@supenkasper]

Great Adventure ! You are straight guy : building a board on your own , starting with highwaters and paddling through all weater conditions . Great film , thank you . Cheers Andreas

[@goodgrow7980]

Respect! Living life to the fullest and exploring the beauty of the world The Most High has given us as our home! Thank you for sharing your journey!

[@3d-printz]

you, sir are a true inspiration. i´m hoping to also find the courage for this kind of journey someday. thank you for sharing your experience with us!

[@ajwilson6793]

You are amazing 🙂🤟🏼 Thank you for taking us on this journey 👏

[@MDK-fo7jw]

Wow, seeing the forest marsh where i grew up 20 years ago in an equally amazing expedition is absolutely insane to me. Thank you for this!

[@jameslyons1978]

Fairplay that looks super tough but at times so peaceful too well done

[@AndreiBadoiu]

A beautiful adventure! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@atlantic_nomads]

Exploring the Dutch canals on a SUP board is an unforgettable experience, with the calm waters and charming architecture creating a peaceful and serene atmosphere🏄‍♂️🇳🇱🌊🌺🌺🇳🇱

[@bat-matt]

Bonjour à vous un beau voyage que vous avez fait un grand moment de bonheur c'est une belle vidéo. See you soon l'ami Matt

[@C3rros]

Nice job and what an adventure! Thanks for sharing

[@robvangelderen2359]

Wahnsinn Joshua and you built a very nice board, 👍

[@trueaussieray9093]

Thanks for taking us with you

[@jorgmuller4151]

Keep moving and enjoy yourself! Great video!

[@nomadicmind]

Brilliant workmanship and trip!

[@timo1218]

I've got a lot of respect to you! Incredible that you were able to achieve such a thing. I bet it took a lot of discipline and willpower

[@restlessperson5258]

Thanks for taking the time to make and share this vid.

[@swingforthefences777]

Soooo awesome man!!! What an amazing adventure

[@PaddyMc85]

What a fantastic journey. Thank you for sharing.

[@Highnoonshred]

Thanks! This makes me see my SUP as an expedition machine! 🤙🏼

[@jaymehta27]

Thank you. For taking us along on this wonderful journey.

[@csweet207]

Amazing from start to finish!

[@jaccooccaj217]

Amazing adventure, great job! This will stay with you for the rest of your life.

[@radektrunec487]

Respect! Thank you for sharing your great adventure 🙏

[@TheArtistdancer]

You are brave, I ha ve hiked that trail many times I cannot believe you biked it! Bravo!

[@larso3234]

A realy nice film of an admirable journey. I am from Duisburg and I am Happy that you found those two Guys, who showed you some of the beauty of Duisburg. Else it would be only a part of the river packed with industry and harbor.

[@laurabrunello7156]

Great adventure and great video. No music, just the sound of water and nature.

[@mtgne5351]

Huge respect from Czech republic, bro!

[@seehongkongsea]

Brother you are awesome. Wish I had a friend as crazy as you are. Crazy in a good way. Excellent material! Make more!!!

[@Chandehehe]

You are an absolute legend. such an inspiring adventure. thanks for sharing this beautiful experience!

[@jimfree0]

Like Andy Goldsworthy meets Huckleberry Finn. Another great combo!

[@terenskate]

Thanks for sharing. This is amazing!

[@ashleighmason4982]

Fantastic! Great video, wonderful adventure 🤍

[@galoadriangoigserrano7238]

Absolutely amazing!

[@neilskinner7662]

Dude. That is EPIC, man. Livin the dream

[@Justaride-Snowboard-Channel]

Legend! Well done, mate!! The soul is filled up again until the city drains it and you need to plan a new trip :-) Good luck on your journey through life!

[@geniocristo5297]

No, not really 👎

[@pipfox7834]

@Genio Cristo Yes, yes really!

[@davidschuler7679]

Awesome film and trip! Great job.

[@hansanders323]

very cool! looking forward to your next journey!

[@danerik.westerlind]

Wow, that’s a really long adventure!

[@sarahmei8767]

Love this video, thank you for sharing the journey with us. I hope I can be as lucky as you are, get back on my SUP and my kayak soon, love the sound of the water. You did it, and it is amazing!

[@Zenergist]

I've recently taken up sup as a hobby, and I must say, this video was ever so inspiring. What a grand journey. Even made your own board. Phenomenal.

[@edwardkigenza2863]

Hi, how about visiting Tanzania and teach me how to make those great SUP

[@einaraalstad6385]

I just have to say, that board is absolutely beautiful. Good job on making it!

[@leijenburgh01]

Hi josia, wat een supergaaf avontuur man. Bedankt voor de moeite voor het maken van deze inspirerende video.

[@jimbojet8728]

I hope you enjoyed your trip? It was wacky and beautiful, the spirit of adventure is alive in you. Thank you for sharing the vid.