The Green Paddle
“This is the story of a young man making a bunch of mistakes on his first solo sea kayaking venture.”
Synopsis
Over two months in the summer of 2003, a 23-year-old Beau Miles paddled his kayak, solo, around three major island chains off Australia’s southern coast. Originally released in 2005, this film was re-edited in 2018 for YouTube. Relatively inexperienced in open water, moments of near capsizing, being washed off rocks, sleeping in abandoned homesteads and traveling up to 40km a day becomes just as much about personal discovery as the destination. With homemade camera mount, homemade roof-racks, yellow kayak and industrial supply of sunscreen, the film alludes to Beau’s underdone sea kayaking skills as he leaves mainland Australia under his own power for the first time. In the final days of the journey, Beau comes to realise that sea kayaking, and ad-hoc travel with only the bare essentials, is the most potent combination of living he’s ever experienced.
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- Director
- Beau Miles
- Screenplay & Story
- Beau Miles
- Original Title
- The Green Paddle
- Release Date
- 28/02/2004
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 34m
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Beau Miles
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Green Paddle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Green Paddle about?
Over two months in the summer of 2003, a 23-year-old Beau Miles paddled his kayak, solo, around three major island chains off Australia’s southern coast. Originally released in 2005, this film was re-edited in 2018 for YouTube. Relatively inexperienced in open water, moments of near capsizing, being washed off rocks, sleeping in abandoned homesteads and traveling up to 40km a day becomes just as much about personal discovery as the destination. With homemade camera mount, homemade roof-racks, yellow kayak and industrial supply of sunscreen, the film alludes to Beau’s underdone sea kayaking skills as he leaves mainland Australia under his own power for the first time. In the final days of the journey, Beau comes to realise that sea kayaking, and ad-hoc travel with only the bare essentials, is the most potent combination of living he’s ever experienced.
Who directed The Green Paddle?
The Green Paddle was directed by Beau Miles.
Who stars in The Green Paddle?
The principal cast of The Green Paddle includes Beau Miles.
When was The Green Paddle released and how long is it?
The Green Paddle was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 34m.