Canoeing is a wonderful way to explore the outdoors and enjoy the beauty and tranquility of nature. It involves paddling a canoe with a single-bladed paddle, and it has become second nature over time. Paddling on the water can feel like a world away and gives a great chance to disconnect from the everyday. The diverse natural environment of our canals and rivers makes them special places to paddle.
Canoeing is a recreational craft between 14 and 17 feet long with an open space to paddle. Paddling offers views of wildlife, native plants, and spectacular scenery that even backcountry hikers or cyclists may not get to see. There are many places suited for canoeing, from large lakes to ditches surrounded by polders or reed belts. Paddling is super healthy and can be done in calm conditions.
During a guided tour, you will learn a good basis of canoeing but also get close to nature and the water surface, offering a different perspective on the landscape. Moss Landing in Santa Cruz provides a wonderful view where you can see otters, seals, crabs, and other beautiful animals.
One of the lessons learned in my studies was not to fight nature, as nature calls are a reality of kayaking. Canoes and kayaks are the perfect vehicle for exploring wilderness areas by water, quietly observing wildlife in their natural habitats. They cause no harm to the environment and provide a unique experience for those who enjoy canoeing.
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I am 85 years old and I have just sold my kayak. It is the end of an era for me and it makes me sad. It became too difficult to load on top of car, unload, haul to the put-in and then getting in and out of the boat became difficult, much as I hate to admit. I love this article more than any of your other beautiful ones. I enjoy them all but this is my favorite. I’m back in my kayak, enjoying the very essence of being on the quiet water, listening to the sounds of nature, the water, smelling the air and looking at the sky. Thanks for making this unique and peaceful article.
We are playing this article to my beloved father as he takes his last breaths. He kayaked along the shorelines of Nova Scotia, Canada for 33 years, and was a keen birder. He was brought up in Ireland and England, so the sounds of the cuckoos and chaffinches are very familiar. Thank you so much for recording and posting this article.
I came across this while looking for something to calm me after my blood pressure ran up extremely high on me. It was so calming. The sounds along with a river that looked like glass so much so that you couldn’t tell which way the river was bending ahead, was perfect for relaxing. Thank you & great job on this article.
Wish I was there canoeing too. I watch this every morning for about 2 hours as my morning meditation. I am imagining living with this river in my backyard. It reminds me of home in Nova Scotia. I miss the water. Thanks for treading gently on the river for all of us to enjoy. I see alot of animals, insects and birds in silhouette in the trees. I notice a different one each time I watch. So cool.
I watched this article while using my rowing machine. Wonderful, time flew by. I like the scenery here because it’s a small-scale wilderness, no mighty peaks or sweeping vistas, nothing overwhelming. No — there is an intimacy here, that draws you in. I like that we see a mixed broadleaf and conifer forest, and fields of green reeds. To me it looks like a child’s conception of a magical wood. Best of all — no mosquitoes. .
Couldn’t agree more with all the comments. This is my favourite too. I was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 53 and replaced medication with this and other nature articles (and nature walks) when I discovered the benefit you get from being in nature or listening to nature sounds. What’s great about this article is the changing scenery and the beautiful unspoilt mature woodland on both sides of the river that provide habitat for all the wonderful birds that provide the soundtrack, and reflect so beautifully in the mirror calm water and even the sound of the paddle in the water is soothing. The speed of the progress is just right too and the superb HD quality of this article makes it the closest thing to feeling like your actually there. I love the location and hope one day I can do this trip.
Lol! I just noticed your kayak companion: a spider at 2:07:06 -07 I love spiders and her quick appearance was an unexpected gift to me. So Much Gratitude to you for your articles…they bring so much Peace and allow me to relax deeply and be present, getting out of my head. Especially that one. You are a Blessing to many here and to the contemplator that I am that need so much nature and quiet away from the human noisy disconnected chaotic world. Encore Merci❣🙏😇💚🕊
Dear Lucinda, as others have mentioned, there are ways to still kayak even if health conditions do not allow one to use a standard kayak. I have seen inflatable kayaks that are VERY sturdy, and if one is not whitewater kayaking but just paddling lakes, slow rivers and mild surf, they can be an excellent choice. There are also inflatable paddle boards that are remarkably sturdy and versatile. You can sit on it, kneel on it, stand on it, lay down on it. I do understand your situation and it is one that we all will face. For me the end of the era was giving up skiing and horseback riding. I hope you will choose to find something else to replace those activities. Bless you! Like you, I too find Silent Watcher’s articles to be the best on Youtube.
This was awesome for falling asleep to. Dont know if anyone else would like it but you know what else would be cool? The same type of view from a horse drawn buggy. I love the sound of their hooves and the view of the countryside slipping by and perusal their ears and tail would be relaxing to a horse lover like me. Especially with a little soft bird song tossed in.
You should get some kind of award or recognition for this. It is absolutely spellbinding. With my eyes open or closed it still captivates stimulates and enthralls every sense. I think this exemplifies just how wonderful the world would be without humanity. Thank you so much. One more thing. I don’t own a TV or ever want too so I’m perusal this on my tablet with headphones and the screen inverted. Surreal! The sky ripples, is more blue and you don’t really notice the kayak.
It’s Weds February 10th, 2021 in south central Missouri. Have been housed up for the past few days. Getting snow with some sleet and freezing rain on top. It’s 17*F. I am waiting for the day to get out and do this…Meramec, Current, Huzzah, Courtios and the Little Piney. Thanks for the article Silentwatcher!
Where I live kayaking freshwater is severely limited, and hard, because of the wind and very low water levels, and actually it is expensive in spite of being so bad…. The ocean is where I kayak, it is free, and it is easy to get to and it is brutal. Not relaxing at all. Every time I safely complete an ocean trip, I am grateful. perusal this makes me happy. When I move out of the desert soon, I will have relaxing kayaking like this to do. I will always like the danger and excitement of a good ocean kayak trip, but this is what I really want…… Nice article, I have watched this like 20 times….. Thank you…
Thank you for the many hours of enjoying your articles…a real soul saver, to be able to escape to the Real World you capture so well. This one is a gift from Heaven for me, I spent the past two summers in my kayak on an almost identical river in New Hampshire, taking photos of the same mirror-imaging effect. I really feels like I am paddling along in real time….ahhhhh….
A new article to the right time. I have been perusal your articles for over 4 Years now, every time I study for my exams. Now is my final year of education and exams are next week. What a blessing that you have just uploaded a new article today. Thank you very much for your hard work and excellent articles!
I’ve now watched all of your articles. Such smart timing, light, framing, so mindful! Whatever camera you use, the company should sponsor you, because I’m sold… though, of course, it’s your skill that makes these great, I feel so inspired to get out into nature and try to make my own. Keep it up and thank you.