Miami to Exuma Bahamas on Jet Skis (Sea-Doos)

[ericmckenzie1986]

I have a 19 foot I/O that I was planning on taking on that same trip.  Do you have any advice before embarking on such a voyage? How far could you get on a tank of gas? Did you guys actually camp out on any islands? If not did it look like it would actually be possible to set up a tent on some of the smaller islands without getting in trouble? My main worry is gas. Was it easy to find gas on the islands you have listed in the description here? Where did you have to pay the vessel fee?

[BarefootingManiac]

Did you rent the jet skis? Im only a sophmore in high school but you have inspired me

[sail0r2]

@BarefootingManiac you're a faggot.

[johnathan1ist]

Just Fantastic its inspirational to watch!! Watched it now a good number of times and i have just about convinced my my wife and close friends to do it! can you tell we what kind of places you stayed at and the best way you found them assuming these were planned ahead! thanks!

[UPGardenr]

Great vid. What camera did you use? Remember (Tomrrow is a mystery, Yesterday is history,and Today is a gift. ;{)

[KevinandCorrie]

@UPGardenr Thanks! We used GoPro HD 1080P's with a variety of attachments, mounts, and underwater lenses.

[jwrichtetravel]

Hey what monopod are you using in most of your video's. It seems pretty stable, are u happy with it?

[amazonbu]

If you're going again I'm definitely going this year! Maybe not too far but I'm starting to get prep.

[TheKnightprowler]

hey man, this video is REALLY great. me and my friend are thinking about doing the same thing, but a much longer trip to actually stay on some of those islands for a while. does that seem possible to you guys? we'd like to know what it's like up close. do you think it could be done? To live on an island for at least 4 months?

[KevinandCorrie]

@TheKnightprowler Definitely possible...But it would get super expensive! We had to save up for quite a while for this trip. It cost us over $6,000 for 9 days for 4 people.

[WuMbOpAiNtBaLl]

i dont know how many times ive watched this. i love this video. im 17 now when i turn 18 in december im ordering a 2013 rxp-x. as soon as i get it im taking this trip

[tfsportssss]

Stupid question.... but did any of you need a captains license to do this?! Sweet video too. I think ive watched this about like 20x :D

[KevinandCorrie]

@tfsportssss No captains license necessary. Basically you just need a Passport and $150 for the vessel fee. Other than that, you're pretty much on your own out there!

[TheLimena]

This is just awesome. What's the name of this song? It's good song.

[KevinandCorrie]

@TheLimena Thanks! "Time of our Lives" by Paul Van Dyke.

[DeathbyRT]

Is this legal to do? Even Miami to Bimini? Awesome videos!

[KevinandCorrie]

@DeathbyRT Definitely legal, but very dangerous. Gotta have passport, pay customs, etc.

[NateRMusiC]

Someone watched Into the Blue a few too many times =P Amazing vid tho, scenery is absolutely gorgeous and I can't wait to be there myself =]

[andymeads1]

Wow nice video, i really wanna go there sometime. It looks a fantastic place to visit. Thanks for posting this. Oh and great choice of music fits the video really well. Do you do this trip often or was it a one off adventure? Cheers Andy!

[KevinandCorrie]

@andymeads1 We ride to the Bahamas every year, but this was the first and only time we've gone all the way to the Exumas. It's a rough trip on the way there and back!

[Red6521]

0:45 is that a pig in the water?

[KevinandCorrie]

@Red6521 LOL! It sure is...As far as I know it's the only place in the world with swimming pigs.

[Red6521]

@KevinandCorrie Great video Thank you for posting it :) oh and swimming pigs lol thats the first LOL LOL LOL

[jokosuryo1254]

nice trip dude !

[BLeeSmith09]

Dude this is probably one of the coolest videos on youtube. It seems like that was ballsy trip but it looked like it was an awesome time.

[8xngc]

where was 3:17 shot? that looks incredible

[KevinandCorrie]

@8xngc That's the "Thunderball Grotto" by Staniel Cay. They filmed parts of the James Bond films there.

[adamkings21]

How many hours do you have on your RXTX? Nice Video! Congrats!!

[CKDflorida]

Love the video!! looked like a fun time!! My question is what video cameras did you use? The videos are so crisp!! Love it!!

[KevinandCorrie]

@CKDflorida Thanks! All of our footage was shot using 3 GoPro HD 1080P's.

[Tikodescalzo]

Awesome Video! Where exactly is that cave that you jumped into? I'm heading to the bahamas next month and would love to go there. Was all of this footage shot with the GOpro? Thanks

[KevinandCorrie]

@Tikodescalzo The cave is by Staniel Cay. It's called Thunderball Grotto. Yep, all footage was shot using GoPro HD's and a slew of accessories.

[kseroski70]

How do you carry enough fuel? 

[KevinandCorrie]

@kseroski70 We strap aux fuel cans to the back of the boat and ski. Using four load straps the fuel cans stay secure even through rough chop.

[OutlawDaytona]

Great Job Kevin, we were at Andros Island, Small Hope Bay lodge first part of July

would love to do a trip down there via jet boat

[KevinandCorrie]

@OutlawDaytona Thanks! Ahh Andros might be our next destination. Would definitely like to check it out! From what I hear there are a lot of caves and blue holes to explore.

[cengle0285]

Hey Kevin, What kind of camera's did you guys use for the footage in these videos? The videos are amazing and i cant wait till i can get a chance to do something like this. I'm planning on driving down from Pennsylvania next summer and gonna do the trip. How often do you and your friends do this? I would love to meet up with you guys if your available.

[Ashee0101]

Kevin won the Ultimate Sea-Doo Fan Competition! He's bringing home a brand new 2012 RXP-X!!

[MrSThayer]

Those boats are made for the Exuma's, I ought to buy one for fair weather boating. Liking the video.

[KevinandCorrie]

@MrSThayer Yeah they're kind of the best of both worlds when it comes to island and shallow water exploration. You get the speed and power but at the same time you only have to deal with like a 10 inch draft. Really lets you get into the shallow areas without any worries.

[kevco8201]

Do you ever have any group rides? I live in the Tampa area and have a 2011 gts.

[KevinandCorrie]

@kevco8201 Definitely. I'm up in Montreal right now, but I'll shoot you a message as soon as I get back.

[magic1800]

Any word yet on the Sea doo challenge? I saw that you guys are the top two! Congrats! Im a very big seadoo fan as well and love going on adventures. heading down to florida at the end of the month to take some video. Lots of great spots

[KevinandCorrie]

@magic1800 I'm actually in Montreal right now. We've got a pretty full agenda for the next several days and then they announce the winner on July 13th. We're pretty excited! Yeah Florida is amazing. We came down for vacation 4 years ago, got hooked, and then moved from Ohio. Have fun on your trip!

[arobbie1997]

You should be on those Miller Light "High Life" commercials. :D

[MrSydoo]

Wow they just keep on coming!!!! Love your videos guys the trips you do are amazing and the scenery and wildlife unreal!!

Si

[mikplater]

NIce trip, congrats. looks almost identical to the grocholski brother' trip of '07. Do you guys know them?

[KevinandCorrie]

@mikplater Thanks! Not in person. We've conversed a bit through Facebook though. Did you go with them on that original trip? I was still living in Ohio when I first watched their video. It's the reason we moved to Florida.

[mikplater]

@KevinandCorrie Yeah I did when on R&R from Iraq...it was a once in a lifetime experience, especially leaving miami at midnight crossing the gulf stream with nothing but glowsticks. Like anything experienced for the first time, its hard to top it. Stay safe.

[jgrocholsk]

Nice to see someone else did our exact same trip :)

[KevinandCorrie]

@jgrocholsk Haha, not exact, but close. No Andros for us and Miami to Chub in 1 day. I'd of kept going past Staniel by my Bahama fund was evaporating quickly. Next year we'll do Miami to Turks & Caicos.

[WuMbOpAiNtBaLl]

@KevinandCorrie I love Turks & Caicos. This vidieo is amazing... cant wait to see that one tho.

[meangene757]

excellent, ya'll outdid yourselves with this one!!!!!!!

[adde22]

Wow! Amazing and truly inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing.