Yet another Bass Strait crossing by kayak (2023)

April 2023 crossing

[@kimbodious]

Great video! I spent a bit of time on some of these Bass Strait islands, years ago, for work. It is cool to see those places again but from water level!

[@timkrouse345]

Nice boat.

[@Jared_Anderson]

Great video. Just curious about the pros and cons to your different paddle type?

[@tltownsville]

Honestly the paddle choice is personal - there are outstanding paddlers doing amazing things using any of the 3 main styles (wing, euro and greenland). Most of the difference between paddlers is fitness, technique (relative to their particular paddle choice - a new paddle type takes a long time to master) and experience - not their personal paddle preference. I like the greenland paddle because I find it has a very direct and engaging feel with the ocean and for me it is natural and easy to brace and roll with. I also find it has an efficient forward stroke for me that is great for chewing up the distances.

[@bensmith6107]

Great video . Can you tell me the names of the bands in the soundtrack please ☯️

[@tltownsville]

No worries. The tunes are 'Pneuma' by Tool followed by 'Land of the Bloody Unknown' by The Middle East

[@74Pulsar]

Wow 😮😮😮

[@joethi4981]

Any shark sightings and did you wear dry suits?

[@tltownsville]

Ha ha, no shark sightings. We weren't wearing drysuits - I wore a short sleeve 'Sharkskin' which is a type of wetsuit broadly equivalent to 3mm neoprene, but fleece based (so more comfortable for paddling in)

[@shailensukul]

Awesome video. Which models are the kayaks?

[@tltownsville]

I'm in an Expedition Kayaks Audax, the other 3 are in Mirage 580/582's