There’s something different about the final ride of the year. It’s quieter. Colder. A little nostalgic. And that’s exactly the tone Mark Forrest leans into in Sea Doo Adventures – Episode 211, his officially unofficial send-off for the 2025 riding season.
We last featured Mark Forrest Adventures back in September, but with winter creeping in and Lake Erie offering one last calm, sunny window, Mark couldn’t resist squeezing in a final run. Filmed in late October with temperatures hovering around single digits Celsius, this ride isn’t about speed records or big destinations — it’s about closing the loop on a season that delivered miles, memories, and a growing community.
Launching near the Welland Canal, Mark teams up with longtime riding buddy Nigel from Lake Erie Vlogger, bringing the year full circle. The season began together on the Niagara River, and it ends the same way — ripping through familiar water, laughing through cold fingers, and appreciating how lucky they are to still be riding this late in the year.
As the episode unfolds, viewers are treated to classic Niagara scenery: the powerful current of the river, bridges overhead, and the unmistakable sight of Niagara Falls throwing mist into the air as the skis idle just upstream. It’s the kind of location that reminds you how varied personal watercraft riding can be — part adventure, part sightseeing, part quiet appreciation of the water itself.
Eventually, the ride pushes past the Peace Bridge and out toward Lake Erie, with Buffalo off in the distance and the sun slowly dropping toward the horizon. The pace stays relaxed. There’s no rush. Just a few last throttle pulls, some playful banter, and a shared understanding that this is probably it until spring.
Throughout the video, Mark repeatedly circles back to one theme: gratitude. Gratitude for the season, for the viewers who follow along, and for the chance to meet fellow riders both on the water and at events throughout the year. It’s a reminder that channels like Mark Forrest Adventures aren’t built on algorithms — they’re built on consistency, authenticity, and showing up ride after ride.
As the sun sets and the crew heads back toward the ramp, the message is clear. This may be the last ride of 2025, but it’s far from the end. Mark will be back for Season 8, and until then, the offseason is just another part of the journey.
