Sea Kayak Around Ireland - Full Documentary
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Winner of Best Sea Kayaking Film - Reel Paddling Film Festival 2017 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sea Kayak Around Ireland is 45 minute documentary the tells the story of 2 Irish Sea Kayakers who take on their dream journey of circumnavigating their country. 2015 will go down, for myself (Jon Hynes) and my paddling partner, Sean Cahill as being one of our most memorable years. We both have enjoyed a lifetime of adventures from a very young age. This has been one of our most satisfying adventures yet. We really hope you enjoy our documentary “Sea Kayak Around Ireland”. It’s been a dream of our to paddle around our own country for many years. In fact we were inspired by many of our kayaking friends who have taken on the journey in the past. Over the year both Sean and I have kayaked all over the world, we’ve had great victories over nature and the elements both on the sea and on the river. Sometimes we fared less well against those elements, however we always maintained a grounded sense and a willingness to learn. With these experiences behind us we embarked upon our dream trip around Ireland in June & July 2015. Not only did the weather and elements test us but our trip was a celebration of life, fitness, adventure and most of all, Irish people. Every day we met people, who were so kind to us, we are forever grateful to each and everyone of you. Hopefully this film in some small way reflects how much that kindness means to us. Ireland truly is, one of the world’s most special places to come and sea kayak. Both Sean and I would to thank the following people and companies. Cian Walsh of Marine User Experience (http://www.mux.ie) for all his hard work, dedication and unending energy to help us bring our story to life in this documentary. We really appreciate every ounce of energy you gave. Much respect. Thanks to Nick Bendon of www.chmarine.com , he came on board our trip plans from a very early stage and supported us with product and publicity. Yak Kayaking equipment kindly supplied us with some really fantastic kit. The Greenburg Buoyancy Aid and Glacier Jacket felt like battle armour when we faced the most challenging of Atlantic sea condtions. http://www.crewsaver.com/yak Craghoppers clothing and Gavin Fox were also very kind to us taking care of all our shore based clothing. Thank you. http://www.craghoppers.com Gavan Murphy of www.globalstar.com kindly supplied us with a Spot Tracker Gen 3 device that was superb in allowing people to monitor and track our progress. Thank you. Thanks to the following. Declan Counihan of West Midland Optical & Julbo eyewear. Reed Chillcheater http://www.chillcheater.com Graham Stanley http://www.stanleystickers.com The Speckled Door pub & restaurant Old Head of Kinsale. Oisin McGrath who filmed us with his drone in Co. Clare, a special thanks! http://iflytechnology.com Big shout out to Pearse and Jason of http://www.bigsurfshop.com , THE best online surf shop in Ireland! Music Annette Buckley Beneath the Big Blue Sea, thank you so much for this beautiful track. Can't wait to take you sea kayaking in Summer 2016. Moby SSDX The Hynes Family, thanks for all your belief in me over the years. A special thanks to my Father, Tony Hynes and my Mother, Hillary Good who gave me the opportunities as a young boy to go kayaking and brought me to the most special place every summer, Roaring Water bay, West Cork. Those childhood experiences have forged a lifetime love of being out on the water. A special thanks to the Cahill family for all their support of Sean and his journey around Ireland. A special thanks to all the volunteers and staff at Coast & Cliff Rescue stations and RNLI stations all around Ireland who let us camp, shower, refresh along the way. Keep up the great work at sea. We’d also like to acknowledge and thank the lads who work 24:7 at the Marine Radio Centre’s at Valentia Island, Malin Head and Dublin. Thanks for watching over us and the weather updates every day. We really do appreciate your great work. A final note, to our wives, your belief in us and un-ending support means so much. Without you, we could not have done this! Thank you. Sea Kayaking Around Ireland is something that can be enjoyed by everyone. Check out http://www.seakayakaroundireland.com for details of all the people who have taken on the challenge. Documentary Enquiries to hello@mux.ie
A marvelous accomplishment and something for you guys to be hugely proud of . . . . . . . as I'd imagine you are.
Thanks, I enjoyed that.
10. comment for Sea Kayak Around Ireland - Full Documentary
I.E how can I kayak around the world? Kayaks are too big for airlines. Must I buy a kayak everywhere I go? Anyone?
20. comment for Sea Kayak Around Ireland - Full Documentary
Dealing with the big seas was dealt with in a number of ways.
Firstly we agreed the previous October to do the trip and from that point on I threw myeself into the sea as much as possible that winter in the biggest conditions I could dealing cold, wind, big surf etc. I also used my surf kayak and wave ski at my home beach as possible and that forced so many natural rolling sessions.
Sean was the same. We met up as much as we could in the months prior to the trip.
For example we paddled one day on the mouth of the Shannon and had to cope with 37knot gusts.
We paddled 4 days over Easter on the west coast with some big conditions. So ultimately our confidence was good because we had the evidence we could trust each other, we had our homework done!
The Taran with the weight in it and wing paddles worked so well when thnings got hairy.
There are stil 3 occasions I remember being on the trip where we said to ourselves "We shouldn't be out here" and ordinarily we wouldnt have if it was at home but our goal was the priority and we had to make calculated pushes from time to time.
Thats what it comes down too! Set the goal, get the preparation done, leave nothing to chance and then execute as best you can.
I have thought about longer distance paddling a bit more since and have studied Sea Survival again and perhaps a lifejacket might be a better option than a PFD for someone who is left confident in such remote situations just in case they had to buy as much time as possible while waiting for rescue.
Best wishes for your own paddling.
Jon
cheers from Iquique -Chile
30. comment for Sea Kayak Around Ireland - Full Documentary
Thanks again for the likes, shares, comments and feedback on our beautiful little film.
So what expedition is next on your list? ;-)
Btw, what song is that at 8:20?
Joking aside, I love this documentary. Its filmed really well and i'm sure it has/will serve as a source of inspiration for many a paddler. Well done guys.
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REGARDS FROM CHILE, SOUTHERN.
One question, where is the playspot 4 minutes into the video? I don't recognise it.
Bottom line.... Always have your GoPro tethered! Lol.
Best wishes to you in Australia.
Jon
Ger.
I like it.
Continue to make us dream.
Music, pictures, everything is perfect and captivating.
Cheers from Canada.
but i will say you lads are an inspiration to us up here and it was a pleasure to
watch a well planned trip Well done boys!
100. comment for Sea Kayak Around Ireland - Full Documentary
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Hey. So we used a range of songs from "SDDX - Inspiration", some Audiojungle.com short pieces through to Moby - A Perfect Life . Whatever was the most appropriate for the section and what was usable as well.
Man, And I would of loved that trip
WELL DONE BOYS ..
FROM HERE IN CANADA EH..
WELL DONE!!!!
My favourite spots, well spending the first week on the West Cork & Kerry coasts was spectacular. We loved Inisboffin & Inisturk as always. Donegal is simply stunning and has world class Sea Kayaking. The Rathlin Island & Fair Head day was action packed and thrilling. The last day was truly special as I paddled familiar spots but with the joy of having completed a wonderful adventure.
Let me know if you ever fancy coming over for a paddle and finally.... Happy Christmas. Jon
I have dreamed about doing this for a long time too, I'm wondering what is the first step for someone with minimal kayaking experience? .... and on a student budget....
Any advice at all would be much appreciated.