Forced to Sleep Overnight on Paddleboard - Crooked Island Florida

[@shawnburns4078]

My worst nightmare is waking up from a nap untethered and floating in the middle of the ocean. You're brave!

[@TripSmith]

Ha! Yea that would be a little strange huh?

[@allboutthatyak2085]

There are tons of hiking channels to follow, but not alot of Kayaking channels that aren't primarily about fishing, so thanks for giving us an awesome channel with great kayaking content!

[@TripSmith]

I agree with ya, lots of yak fishing out there. Granted there is a lot more people watching that vs camping ;) But I'm glad you enjoy it!

[@BorntoWalk007]

He is paddle boarding not kayaking but i know what you mean.

[@jasminefamlife]

This was SERIOUSLY inspiring. Especially the end of video pep talk about follow through! Literally bought a SUP yesterday. Keep living the dream!

[@TripSmith]

Congrats on the SUP! Loved this trip.....

[@TruuGemini]

Get it get it!!!

[@benskai2475akurfishing]

Greetings coming from Indonesia, Aru Islands, Maluku, seniors, greetings from fellow anglers and always healthy greetings

[@Daniel-oy4gu]

Trip thank you for great content i can watch around my little girls. So many youtubers swear constantly but your videos are family friendly. Keep it up!

[@TripSmith]

You;re welcome Daniel. Yea, I don't see much to gain by using foul language ;)

[@gracecarter3959]

Search this on youtube: VADER retired PADDLE boarding on LA RIVER (Narrated by Jones Earl James) - S2E1 The River Wild full

[@FishingwithCristina]

I swear I can watch your videos over and over and over again and it never gets old I love your videos.

[@TripSmith]

Ha! Thanks Cristina

[@hcwbw3]

2013, Kayak fishing camping trip for 1 week East Cap Sable Fl. way down the peninsula near the Fl. Keys. Extraordinary experience, that is all you have to keep, is what experiences you had and very much specially those you created. When you get to old age and you look back what you will regret is what you did not try.

[@pascalearchibald]

Love your attitude man! Thanks for sharing your adventures 👍

[@TripSmith]

You're welcome and I'm glad you enjoy them!

[@mariannefifield6020]

Going on my first kayak camping trip in two weeks. Got online looking for kayak packing hints and stumbled upon your videos. 3 days on the San Juan River in New Mexico. 5 of us ladies going camping, two of them with service dogs. We've been doing day trips on the Colorado River with the dogs, getting them acclimated to the kayaks. I've pretty much lived my bucket list, but now have a few new items to add. Plus a touring kayak, Mine's only 12 feet long. Thanks for your videos.

[@TripSmith]

Awesome MariAnne! Sounds like a good trip for you all. Keep adding some paddling trip's to that bucket list. Yall have fun!

[@RussellVineyard]

That's awesome. I'm heading on my first kayak camping adventure the first week of October. Ive checked my gear at least 10 times already and even took my loaded kayak to a nearby lake to make sure it performed well (and stayed floating).

[@garrettlelandhansen7675]

@mariannefifield where on the Colorado do you paddle? I live and paddle in lake Havasu !

[@rustyshackleford3647]

So great to watch with my coffee and honey bun this morning... great alternative to insane media! I just bought my 3rd board and haven't ever even tried it yet! I live in Charlotte.. I am 30 miles from 3 lakes.. all different directions. I really enjoyed escaping vicariously through you this morning and am excited to get out there! I bought a 'Current Drives' inflatable Huey a few years back but then discovered SOT kayaking.. just bought my second (yak).. then I got the 'Fathom' plastic board from Dick's.. last week I got a fiberglass/epoxy Scott Burke board.. v-hull racer.. closeout priced.. very cool!

[@TripSmith]

Glad you could enjoy it Doug! Aw man you need to Get Out There and paddle that joker! Wow, you are getting quite the collection up. Have fun paddling all of them!

[@mymothertodd3973]

Love this man! Bought a SUP at the end of feb and been out as much as I can since, planning some big trips for summer! Keep it up 💪🏽

[@TripSmith]

Hey awesome! Make it happen!

[@showmeoutdoors3220]

What a great trip...I could imagine just relaxing there as the sun went down....Thanks

[@TripSmith]

Sure was... Yea it was pretty relaxing I must say... You're welcome! Thanks for commenting and taking the time to watch.

[@boatingshow1]

Always enjoy watching you on your adventures you kept me alive during 30 day stay at the hospital.can’t wait to get out there. Peace and love my friend.

[@TripSmith]

Glad you enjoy them and hope you are doing better!

[@snowboarder418]

Well started watching this then had to go explore my self sorry trip u inspire all of us to get out there

[@TripSmith]

Hey man, that's about the only good excuse to stop watching ;)

[@jaycel.9406]

Yo I just want to do this now!!!! Like I feel like I should! SHOULD I???????

[@sarahtonen4873]

ermaghad, you just took adventure to a whole new level.............wowzers!!

[@TripSmith]

Always Sarah! Glad you enjoyed it. Much more where that came from 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@sarahtonen4873]

@@TripSmith i just bought my first board! it gets delivered this week..............!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE, yay

[@averageeverydayfishermansh4501]

Just saw this video. Cool stuff! I retired from Tyndall a few years ago and used to fish Crooked Island Sound a lot. Lots and lots of sharks in there and even some pretty big alligators.

[@TripSmith]

Glad you found the video!!! Yea, I've heard about the sharks and the gators... wild place!!!!

[@gilbertrobles1374]

Your channel is one of a very few that I'm willing to watch in its entirety. I don't bother with long videos but what you do is something that I hope to do soon(I guess) therefore I am grateful for the encouraging words and I appreciate you making time to step outside of the daily grind to post videos like this. Certainly inspiring.👍🌅God Bless from Brownsville,Tx

[@TripSmith]

Hey that's awesome to hear Gilbert! You are welceom and I hope you do get the chance to live some great adventures Out There!

[@CoryDunaganMusic]

That's the paper mill with all the smoke, if no one said it already. This is the first time I've watched this video since living nearby, which completely changes the experience. Thanks for the content brother!

[@TripSmith]

Hey glad you looked back and watching it! I launched from Research Rd 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@CoryDunaganMusic]

@@TripSmith perfect, thanks! That gives me a completely different spot to launch from than where I launched before. Maybe better launching than Suwanee Dr or whatever it's called.

[@TripSmith]

@@CoryDunaganMusic Hope it works for ya 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@XDfranky]

What a neat adventure! You need to get one of these life jackets with a build in hydration bladder to solve your water issues!

[@TripSmith]

Glad you enjoyed it! Yea... Or just bring more water in the first place ;) Not sure if I want to have a load of water on my back the whole time. I think I'd rather have that weight on the board....

[@waynejanik9668]

Thank you for sharing. Looked like a great trip.

[@TripSmith]

You're welcome Wayne, it was!

[@karstenkozaksrensen99]

i Actualy just bought Supboard today and planing going up river near home town , you inspired me to do this , thanks for making this video , I live denmark and we do have a few free shelters at difrent places at the river , so i can allways get shelter if its get bad , we are in the summer time here now and i always love the river here so i kinda gonna enjoy this trip on the SUPboard , i walked long the river a few but never seen it , form being on the water im sure im gonna injoy that :) ill be following you on youtube so once thanks alot, ive been injoying watching you videos :)

[@TripSmith]

Hey awesome!!! You're welcome. Enjoy your adventure!

[@johnlupo9577]

Excellent video

[@Yooper05]

You won me over cutting the sunblock open! Great content!

[@TripSmith]

Haha! Had to make it happen!

[@williamqueen884]

Badass trip. Loved the over the fire crab

[@TripSmith]

My favorite! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mikecrider8478]

Great video! I grew up going to Crooked Island Sound, but haven't been there in years. This video sure brought back a lot of memories. Thanks!!!

[@TripSmith]

Thanks Mike! Great area to grow up..... You're welcome

[@clarerutzrutter]

Really really enjoyed this one! Inspirational! Thanks for the share!

[@TripSmith]

Glad to hear that Clare! You're welcome!

[@jamesburnham8390]

I'm excited about this summer hope to see you on the water , I do alot of fishing on the choctawhatchee river around the vernon fl area

[@TripSmith]

Hope to see you too James! I'm around ;)

[@slyrabbitt]

Thanks Trip, you inspired me to travel the Irish lakes!

[@TripSmith]

Oh cool! Enjoy it!

[@suerakes]

love your sense of humour and great love for adventure! thanks!

[@TripSmith]

Hey glad you enjoy the videos. Thanks for the comments!

[@brinkleyowens9689]

You got me when you pointed at the camera and said “You can do this!”

[@TripSmith]

It's the truth ;) Do it!!!!

[@brinkleyowens9689]

I got a trip planned from Franklin to Lake Seminole when I get back to the states. About a 15 to 20 day trip. I’m beyond stoked! I’ve been planning it for almost a year now.

[@kevinalmeida7159]

anyone notice where he strapped his board to truck hahaha thats how you fold your board.... you can overhang the board off the back of the truck as much as you like but your first strap should be within 24 inches

[@stephenzachary5745]

Trip I watch your video several time per week . It has inspired me to get out there.

[@TripSmith]

That' great to hear Stephen!!!!

[@FireflyScout]

Beautiful place! Great video! You had me worried about the water the whole time. I usually bring 1 gallon/day for myself. My husband drinks way more so i usually calculate 1.5 gallons/day.

[@TripSmith]

It is a great spot! Thanks! Yea.... I wish I would have brought more but it was all good. I knew that if it got down to it I could last a few days without any lol

[@Seancmccormick]

Looks like you got out just in time with that rain. Love seeing all those Sting Ray's and Crabs! That paddle board is sweet! Can't believe its inflatable. They've come a long ways. Awesome outing Trip! Atb Sean

[@TripSmith]

Yea not joke, just in time! It is kinda a shock that it's inflatable..... They have come a long ways for sure!! Glad you enjoyed it, take care!

[@sk81975]

Fantastic vid ,,,,, Ben from Spain

[@TripSmith]

Thanks 👍

[@D3ft0ne]

Good shit, man! Been to Florida once, wanna go again now!

[@TripSmith]

Thankya! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tnt421]

Shell Island was awesome! Made it happen at Rockadock!!!

[@TripSmith]

Oh yea! Glad yall were able to hit it!

[@tidetalkwithwebb5391]

Great video. I love the Gulf Coast camping trips. Can't wait for mine camping trip next year.

[@TripSmith]

Thanks Webb! Hope it comes soon for ya!

[@karigrahamcpa827]

I can’t believe you didn’t turn the camera around and show us all those beautiful stars in the sky you were telling us about. :-)

[@TripSmith]

Yea.... The camera doesn't pick them up well.....

[@ferdelvator]

Awesome Life style bro!! 🙌🏼

[@TripSmith]

Living the best I can....

[@user-ue3pl2gf4o]

I did this in a lake with my friends here in ireland. Great fun! To get the lake we took our horses. But the stupid idiots we are forgot to give them water. So they dank out of the lake and got a mild virus. I was grounded

[@Dan.Chaytor]

Nice video dude. It’s still winter over here in New Zealand so I’m jealous of that heat 👍

[@TripSmith]

Thanks Dan! Wishing you warmer weather!

[@mikebobson2768]

This was a great video

[@TripSmith]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ErickMartinSucre]

I agree you are inspirational. I got myself an inflatable boat and a 6hp outboard and started making videos of the places I visit. So far I love Anclote Key and if you're ever in the west coast near Clearwater check it out it's amazing! I started watching you're videos every since I wanted a kayak and got an inflatable kayak and eventually upgraded to the inflatable boat. Thanks for making these videos 8-)

[@TripSmith]

Seen your videos Erick, fun stuff! I need to get over that way one day... I'm sure I will eventually. Thanks!

[@dennislindsey9357]

The stinging cactus thing that you refer to in this video is called a Stinging Nettle. From personal experience, they get lots bigger and there are MUCH worse places to get stung than on your foot. Trust me!

[@TripSmith]

I'd hate to get stung in those worse places... lol

[@ChamillahDesigns]

That's amazing that you actually slept while floating in the water on the SUP. It kinda reminds me of the time I took my inflatable kayak out to Anclote Key to camp spur of the moment. I had planed to sleep in my kayak on the beach because its inflatable like a mattress lol, what a crazy night that was lol. 😜 but what an amazing experience!! I will have to check out some of these islands around here. I found one called Rock Island and Pattys island. Thanks for all the inspiration!

[@TripSmith]

Ha! That's awesome! Go check'em out, always and adventure. You're welcome!

[@ChamillahDesigns]

@@TripSmith I actually went to Patty's island this past sunday. It was pretty cool but not really an island you want to camp on. No trees and very marshy.

[@tslmiami6288]

Great video Trip. I also own a couple of Red Co boards. You can drive over them, drop them from a 10 stories tall building but a sharp jagged shell can cut them. It happened to my Explorer 12.6, just the outer shell but still made me sick. I also get out and explore a lot but suffer from dad guilt when I go alone with my little girl. Keep up the beautiful living!!!!

[@TripSmith]

Thanks! Yes you sure can! I love mine..... Haha, yea I feel ya on the dad guilt at times... Will do, you as well!

[@Kfxmnn]

I been following Tripp for awhile hahaha he gives me that laugh just when its needed hahah crazy on some things like trying to puncture a AEROSOL can but dang lol what enjoyment to watch. He gives that dang I wanna do that feeling lol keep them coming bro

[@TripSmith]

Hey Jason, glad you enjoy the videos so much bud. You need to do that! Make it happen!!!!

[@WhiteCavendish]

Greetings from Canada. Love your sense of adventure! You're pretty brave to sleep on a paddle board - I'd constantly worry about falling in lol. Makes me think sleeping in my Intex Mariner 3 is a totally viable option. Definitely wouldn't roll out of that! Cheers and keep adventuring.

[@TripSmith]

Greetings! Glad you enjoy the videos! Nah, didn't worry much about rolling off. Oh heck yea you could sleep good in that bad boy!

[@latoyastevenson4607]

I absolutely love this channel! Can’t wait to purchase my kayak!!! Not sure about the SUP

[@TripSmith]

Glad to hear that latoya!!! Haha, whatever gets you Out There!

[@timwheel8466]

Awesome mate. It was like I was there. 👌

[@TripSmith]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stephenzachary5745]

it's also got me looking at a dedicated touring board . have a irocker right now

[@TripSmith]

Yea man, touring boards are nice.... Don't overlook the new Blackfin V irockersup.com/product/blackfin-model-v-paddle-board/?ref=1844

[@AllThingsOutdoors]

Seeing the C-130 fly over was a highlight. Go airforce!!!

[@TripSmith]

That was pretty cool ;)

[@AllThingsOutdoors]

I used to work on C-130's in the Australian Air Force.

[@beauturner5755]

Keep doing what you're doing man! I always look forward to your videos and you have definitely inspired me to go more often!

[@TripSmith]

Will do Beau! Glad you enjoy the videos and I hope you can get Out There more often ;)

[@KaiGmusic]

I would totally just watch a 30 min vid of you applying sun block like that lol

[@TripSmith]

Ha! Got to do what you got to do

[@nomaderic]

Actually that dont look that uncomfortable lol. In the summer months when I go kayak camping, sometimes at night I'll go out a little distance into the lake, anchor up and relax, sometimes dozing off for a while. I've noticed theres not any mosquitos either, especially when they are killing on land at camp.

[@TripSmith]

It wasn't Eric! lol Yep, less bugs out over the water for sure. It was a cool experience for sure!

[@DudeOfTheWeek]

I did not expect to enjoy this as much as I did! Thank you for the amazing videos! Gotta try a paddleboard now! 😃

[@TripSmith]

Glad you enjoyed it Dude. Try one!

[@brandondonovan9924]

Great video man!

[@TripSmith]

Thanks Brandon!

[@ChadRex-77]

Nice epic inspiring adventures. What paddle are you using?

[@MommyEtc2]

Another great video! 🤗.

[@TripSmith]

Much appreciated Peggy!

[@ferdelvator]

Awesome Life style bro! Grettings from México!

[@TripSmith]

Living it the best I can!

[@MySwatchOrama]

This was inspiring!! Thank you!

[@TripSmith]

You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed it. Lots more adventure where that one came from ;)

[@quickclips1834]

Hey trip, I found out the other day our birthdays are the same. Happy late birthday man keep up the great content. If I didn't think I could relate to you enough I definitely can now.

[@TripSmith]

Haha That's awesome! Happy one to you too.

[@bigkahuna3239]

Could you tell me where the boat ramp is please I would love to visit this place

[@joehop3191]

Thanks for the video

[@TripSmith]

You're welcome Ken!

[@willstonvelo8100]

Cool trip Trip, all best Will🍻

[@TripSmith]

Thanks Will!!!

[@thewonderingelectrician]

Leaving out on 5 day trip in a couple weeks. Sometimes you just got to make it happen.

[@TripSmith]

Oh cool! Yes sir, got too!

[@bwherring99]

Enjoyed the video as always. Wondering if your family ever go out with you on your adventures. Take care and looking forward to next video.

[@TripSmith]

Glad to hear that Bobby. Not yet, but as the boys get older I'm sure that will change ;) I'm looking forward to it as well. Thanks!

[@RussellVineyard]

Hey Trip. That looked like a ton of fun. I'm pretty new to kayaking but im currently planning my first camping trip which will happen the first part of October.

[@TripSmith]

Oh it sure was! Oh cool, well I hope you have a blast Russell!

[@thewonderingelectrician]

Got some of the tag a yak tags also. Pretty nice tags.

[@TripSmith]

Awesome! Yes they are!

[@2dthoughts]

Catching up on your adventures Really enjoying the new format Paddleboard is cool But would like to see you pull the kayak back out Another great vid 👍🏽

[@TripSmith]

Thanks 2d! Glad you are enjoying catching up ;) I'll get the yak out again....

[@TripSmith]

Thanks 2d! Glad you are enjoying catching up ;) I'll get the yak out again....

[@DRT-81]

Mosquito net light weight and about same size as tarp for those dam horse flies and yellow flies , its what i use .

[@TripSmith]

Yea, I usually carry some ;)

[@wadspo7155]

Love your channel, man! Your videos are awesome.

[@TripSmith]

Thankya! Thankya!

[@marekranocha5733]

Big Ups From Poland dude

[@TripSmith]

Thanks Marek!

[@williammccaslin8527]

Its just like a found wallet/purse its not mine so back to the owner it go's , thx for another good video.

[@TripSmith]

Haha! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Peaceriverwarrior]

You had me laughing good on this one. RockaDock!!!!!

[@TripSmith]

Haha! yea there were some good moments. Cya soon!!!!

[@WEALRO]

Nice place man , was in st George island early Aug. Love the sand on that coast

[@TripSmith]

Awesome! Yea, it's certainly a fabulous area!

[@corkaczarownicy]

I don't understand one thing. It is not allowed to camp on the island, but it's ok to make a fire? So what difference does it make if you sleep a couple of meters from the shore, if your stuff and campfire is still on the island? Anyway, I really like your adventures and I can't wait for my paddleboard to finally be delivered (my parcel got lost and I'm waiting for almost a month now).

[@claramullen]

Those plants are called stinging nettles need I say more

[@TripSmith]

Ahhhh, well that says a lot lol

[@wolfheartoutdoors2056]

Believe it or not, stinging nettle is a great herb with many uses. It actually makes a great tea.

[@chrisduck3365]

Thanks for the video which I enjoyed by the way. Just a noobie question though, what's the justification from the authorities of forcing people to sleep on their kayaks/boards? Just curious.

[@chronicawareness9986]

does he use a solar panel to charge stuff?

[@TripSmith]

No... Just battery banks. If I was going to be out for more than 7 days then I'd use a solar panel. But it's to easy just to carry a couple of battery banks....

[@Futurebeefcake]

I feel like sleeping on the water with the air matress is like sleeping on a water bed

[@TripSmith]

Yea, definitely similar lol

[@sandraaudet7010]

u didn't show if the sunscreen was in the locked position or not, haha. . i assume you checked and it was in fact broken. Im having a good giggle; you really are a trip! I feel that burning me, just watching.. good to know how to cut into a can though!

[@TripSmith]

Don't think it was. Since there was no air pressure in the can that shows that it was out of pressure ;) Yes, it burnt pretty good!

[@sealanderadventures]

Great video. When I use to work on Tyndall AFB, many folks fished fir RedFish at Crooked Island. Did you see any? Also, have you ever tried eating the Stingrays? I have and they're good cooked over the fire and eaten with soy sauce or a spicy sauce mixture. Use a spoon to scrap meat from both sides of cartilage. Look forward to next video.

[@TripSmith]

I did see some, sure did. I haven't eaten them but I've wanted to... I need to try it!

[@PADDLECAMPFISH]

Good stuff man!

[@TripSmith]

Thanks Dirk!!!!

[@cameronl.martinezjr1126]

Trip, you coo- bro

[@TripSmith]

Lol Thank Cameron!

[@JasonfromEarth]

Watched this at work. Commenting now that I'm hope. Great video!

[@TripSmith]

Glad you enjoyed it Jason! Thanks for coming back to comment bud.

[@rumblechick73]

I'm a little late to the party, but I'm wondering about the regulation for that beach. You can have a fire, put up a tarp, but then can't sleep onshore for the night, but you can leave all your other gear on the beach overnight. I just don't get the logic, do you know why they have that rule?

[@TripSmith]

I don't really know why, but it is odd....

[@wayne246]

Damn sand spurs always get me in my feet.

[@TripSmith]

Yea.. got to tread lightly lol

[@2dthoughts]

Did you ever figure out what the explosion/smoke plume was?

[@TripSmith]

Nope, never did....

[@shaunherring9111]

I'm a year late on the reply, but it's the paper mill in Panama City.

[@fatguyinalittleboat847]

Well the air mattress should be more stable than my chair

[@TripSmith]

Ha! Yea it probably would fair a little better ;)

[@davidbickert1013]

Fun video! What's the length and width of you paddleboard?

[@TripSmith]

Glad you enjoyed it David! Lets see, that one is 13'2" long and 29" wide I believe.

[@blakehurst8695]

Great video trip, was wondering how sleeping on your paddle bord was going to pan out for ya

[@TripSmith]

Thanks Blake! I was wondering a bit myself. Worked like a charm though!

[@blakehurst8695]

It looked pretty cool

[@joettev2]

is Yak Motley your brother? you have same type of mode and voice, pretty cool

[@TripSmith]

Lol no he's not. First time I've heard that one ;)

[@w.r.3463]

51:32... Is that the Tacoma iron cross steel front bumper?

[@TripSmith]

It is, I like it....

[@kablaamit]

Tie a piece of raw chicken to a string and hang it in the water, that's how you catch some crabs!

[@TripSmith]

Oh yea! Should have had some....

[@mr.vandecar3826]

I caught 3 huge spider crab doing that, the seals never took the rotten chicken eitheir Haha. Great idea.

[@LLCNipsturBrands]

Isn’t that to catch gators

[@phantomfisherman5925]

More isup videos please

[@stephentidwell4893]

Did you get rid of the kayaks?

[@TripSmith]

No, I still have my touring kayak. The SUP's are just give me more freedom when paddling and I enjoy paddling them longer distances. They seem to be easier to paddle for longer periods of time since you are using more muscles in your body to propel yourself vs mostly arms when paddling a yak.

[@Erevoking]

Hi what make and model is this board mate

[@TripSmith]

That is the Red paddle Co Voyager 13'2" ;)

[@hunterjacobson855]

Did the sign not say that you couldn’t shine lights or light fires? I believe that all contributes to his untouched the landscape remains.

[@TripSmith]

Something like that I think. It's so the sea turtles don't think it's the rising sun on the shore or something like that.

[@TripSmith]

Something like that I think. It's so the sea turtles don't think it's the rising sun on the shore or something like that.