Kayaking with Redondo Beach Blue Whales, with underwater footage and Lunge feeding GoPro

From 10/8/2011. A blue whale lunge feeding right next to the Kayak, plus some underwater footage. While the lunge feed was heart pounding excitement, I found that seeing one underwater was relaxing and peaceful. Was an awesome day!!! Shot with GoPro 1080 w/ mako flat lens.
See the lunge feed in slow motion at: http://youtu.be/JaRO3jDzmH0
Some of our underwater photography can be seen at www.ricksusie.com

I'd like to take a moment to state that I don't recommend, endorse or in any way want to encourage anyone to try and swim with these whales. The whales are large unpredictable animals and potentially dangerous. I've talked to the NOAA and would like to share these Whale Watching Guidelines from the NOAA site:
http://swr.nmfs.noaa.gov/psd/watching...

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  Pets & Animals

[kommon12Cents]

I think youre holding the paddle incorrectly.

[Rick Coleman]

I think you are right and I also believe you are the first person to point it out!

[thunderwaffle143]

I would have had a damn panic attack

[Quetzalcoatlv3p14]

Brave of you to get into the water with them! Where is this?

[Alex Corthell]

what a site!

[TotalVikingPower]

what íf it started singing ! You would be fucked

[instasis]

Redondo Beach - southwestern part of Los Angeles area

[Gajen P]

Where was this filmed? And would you recommend newfoundland or british coolumbia shores for whale watching?

[kommon12Cents]

HAHA I don't really care, it just caught my attention because Im a paddler, but this is some GREAT footage my friend!

[graystripe87]

Wow! Your so lucky to have been there! I'd give up my family to be there hahahaha

[HEZNAH]

رائع جدا.. مغامرات شيقة ومثيرة . تصوير جيد.