SUPfm The International Stand Up Paddle Board Podcast: Recent Episodes
Simon Hutchinson
We talk with guests about fitness, technique and any SUP subject geared to help and inspire across all skill and experience levels and give you what you need to get the most out of your stand-up paddleboard experience.
We cover all disciplines from SUP foiling and white-water SUP to down-winding and we discuss issues affecting stand-up paddlers globally.
Our mission is to help you get on your board more, move your paddling onto the next level and increase the physical and mental health benefits for everyone who has embraced the sport world-wide.
If you have a story to tell, or would like to share your stoke then DM us on Instagram @supfmpodcast
What happens when the interviewer becomes the interviewee?
In this special anniversary episode, Sarah flips the format and sits down with Simon to reflect on 10 years of SUPfm — the conversations, lessons, and unexpected moments that have shaped the show.
Featuring clips from past guests including Michael Booth, Rylee Walker, Wallace J. Nichols, the SUP Vets and others, this episode explores the evolution of the podcast and SUP, the power of community, and what keeps people coming back to the water.
It’s a reflective, honest look at what the podcast has uncovered from elite performance to adventure, recovery, mental health, and belonging.
In this episode, we cover:1. How SUPfm started — and what’s changed over 138 episodes 2. The most essential lessons from world-class paddlers 3. Why community sits at the heart of paddleboarding 4. The emotional moments that shaped the show 5. What the future might hold for SUP and SUPfm
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Build the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the water
Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition ~~£37~~ £10
It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/
See you on the water!
Mentioned in this episode:
FlowForce Paddles from Oscar Propulsion
Oscar Propulsion's innovative FlowForce Paddle, dramatically enhances paddling efficiency and reduces stress through the body. Join the revolution and elevate your paddling with FlowForce from Oscar Propulsion Sport
Visit the Oscar Propulsion Website
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NEW Starboard Airline Range
Starboard have supported the podcast over many years, and we love Starboard for their commitment to quality, to innovation AND their responsible environmental leadership.Check out their new Airline Sprint and Allstar models - with patented technology which delivers a rigidity that feels almost like a composite board.
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It's been quite a year on the water. From thrilling race finishes to emotional farewells, this episode marks SUPfm’s review of 2025 with reflection, gratitude, and a look to the future.
Simon and Sarah “SUPJunkie” Thornley come together and are joined by familiar voices from across the paddling world, including British paddler Emily King, endurance powerhouse Tanja Ecker, SUP adventurer John McFazean, and an exclusive “on-the-ground” report direct from our reporter at Last Paddler Standing 2025.
We look back on the highs and the lows that defined the SUP year — including world championship triumphs and record-breaking ultras and the sad closure of SUPMagUK and The Paddler magazines.
In this episode, we discuss:
• The highlights from the 2025 ISA and ICF World Championships
• The rise of endurance and ultra-distance paddle challenges
• Insights from Tanja Ecker and from Last Paddler Standing 2025
• Reflections on the legacy of SUPMagUK and The Paddler
• A forward look at SUP’s 2032 Olympic future
We didn't have a chance to cover the results of the Sprint finals of the ISA soe here they are:
Women's ISA Sprint
1) Mariecarmen Rivera
2) Alba Alonso
3) Cecilia Pampinella
Men's ISA Sprint
1) Christian Anderson
2) Ethan Bry
3) Sergio Cantoral
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Build the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the water
Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition ~~£37~~ £10
It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/
See you on the water!
Mentioned in this episode:
FlowForce Paddles from Oscar Propulsion
Oscar Propulsion's innovative FlowForce Paddle, dramatically enhances paddling efficiency and reduces stress through the body. Join the revolution and elevate your paddling with FlowForce from Oscar Propulsion Sport
Visit the Oscar Propulsion Website
Paddle UK and ICF World Cup 2026
Book now to take part in 2026's most exciting racing event as the ICF World Cup hits the beautiful waters of Torbay between June 24th and 28th, combining with the PaddleUK Super FestivalBook before the end of December 2025 for discounted entry
Paddle UK 2026 World Cup
Starboard
We want to thank our lead sponsor Starboard for supporting this season of the SUPfm PodcastWhether you're a seasoned racer, an adventurous explorer, or a beginner, Starboard has the perfect board for you. Choose Starboard for unparalleled quality and performance across all levels of paddleboarding
Starboard Website
What happens when you trade a safe and secure teaching career, for a life on the wild side.
We sit down with Norm Hann, Canadian expedition paddler, guide, and educator — known for his work in the Great Bear Rainforest and for pioneering multi-day SUP expeditions on Canada’s wild coast.
Norm shares his remarkable transformation from a classroom teacher in Ontario to a wilderness guide and advocate for the Great Bear Rainforest. From being adopted into the Raven Clan in Hartley Bay to shaping the early days of stand-up paddleboarding, Norm’s story is about courage, connection, and following your calling.
In this episode, Norm shares:
- How leaving a secure career opened the door to purpose and adventure
- What makes the Great Bear Rainforest one of the planet’s most magical places
- How his adoption into the Raven Clan shaped his identity and outlook
- The origins of his pioneering SUP expeditions on Canada’s west coast
Watch the movie Stand for free here
Pardon the audio gremlins in the first ten minutes of the episode!
Connect with Norm Hann:
Website – https://www.normhann.com
Join Norm in the Maldives or on other expeditions here
Instagram – @normhann
Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode with someone who’d love it!
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AND subscribe to our newsletter here and get your FREE guide to the apps we recommend, to live your best SUP life
Build the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the water
Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition ~~£37~~ £10
It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/
See you on the water!
Mentioned in this episode:
Paddle UK and ICF World Cup 2026
Book now to take part in 2026's most exciting racing event as the ICF World Cup hits the beautiful waters of Torbay between June 24th and 28th, combining with the PaddleUK Super FestivalBook before the end of December 2025 for discounted entry
Paddle UK 2026 World Cup
FlowForce Paddles from Oscar Propulsion
Oscar Propulsion's innovative FlowForce Paddle, dramatically enhances paddling efficiency and reduces stress through the body. Join the revolution and elevate your paddling with FlowForce from Oscar Propulsion Sport
Visit the Oscar Propulsion Website
Starboard
We want to thank our lead sponsor Starboard for supporting this season of the SUPfm PodcastWhether you're a seasoned racer, an adventurous explorer, or a beginner, Starboard has the perfect board for you. Choose Starboard for unparalleled quality and performance across all levels of paddleboarding
Starboard Website
Need some inspiration for your next paddling read — or a gift for the paddler in your life? The annual SUPfm Book Club brings together stories and reflections shaped by water, nature, and people who find meaning in both.
Simon is joined by returning journalist and author Dan Rubinstein, whose celebrated book Waterborne explores the transformative power of paddling, connection, and blue space.
In this episode, Simon and Dan reflect on a carefully chosen collection of books that explore our human relationship with water and nature.
From Tristan Gooley’s quiet lessons in observation, to Jo Moseley’s joyful journeys, each title offers something different — insight, wonder, or emotional depth — for every kind of paddler and reader.
Whether you’re looking for a personal read or the perfect gift, this episode will guide you through a shelf’s worth of inspiration that celebrates water as teacher, mirror, and muse.
In this episode, we discuss: The Hidden Seasons by Tristan Gooley — how tuning into subtle seasonal shifts deepens our time outdoors * It’s Only Drowning by David Litt — confronting loss and renewal through immersion in the element itself * Water Borne — Dan Rubinstein’s reflections on identity, connection, and what paddling teaches us about ourselves * Life Map to Mongolia - Overcoming the Odds - Rosemary Sales' 2025 paddle expedition into the isolated Mongolian Steppes * Rowed Trip - Colin and Julie Angus * Lost in Mongolia - Colin Angus, Ian Mulgrew * Is a River Alive? by Robert Macfarlane — exploring the boundaries of science, poetry, and spirituality * Adventures on the Water by Jo Moseley — a celebration of joy, courage, and community through SUP * Theory of Water* by Leanne Betasamosake Simpson — an Indigenous perspective on flow, language, and resilience
Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode with someone who’d love it!
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on Facebook: @SUPfmPodcast
on Instagram: @supfmpodcast
on YouTube : @supfmpodcast
AND subscribe to our newsletter here and get your FREE guide to the apps we recommend, to live your best SUP life
Build the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the water
Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition ~~£37~~ £10
It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/
See you on the water!
Mentioned in this episode:
Paddle UK and ICF World Cup 2026
Book now to take part in 2026's most exciting racing event as the ICF World Cup hits the beautiful waters of Torbay between June 24th and 28th, combining with the PaddleUK Super FestivalBook before the end of December 2025 for discounted entry
Paddle UK 2026 World Cup
FlowForce Paddles from Oscar Propulsion
Oscar Propulsion's innovative FlowForce Paddle, dramatically enhances paddling efficiency and reduces stress through the body. Join the revolution and elevate your paddling with FlowForce from Oscar Propulsion Sport
Visit the Oscar Propulsion Website
Starboard
We want to thank our lead sponsor Starboard for supporting this season of the SUPfm PodcastWhether you're a seasoned racer, an adventurous explorer, or a beginner, Starboard has the perfect board for you. Choose Starboard for unparalleled quality and performance across all levels of paddleboarding
Starboard Website
What does it take to paddle through one of the world’s most remote landscapes — where eagles soar, nomads wave from the riverbank, and adventure begins the moment you leave the city?
In this episode, Simon reconnects with Matt Phillips (last heard from in our Amazon Adventure episode) to relive his latest expedition through Mongolia shared with Phil from Canoe Safaris New Zealand .
From river rapids and remote nomadic encounters to frozen mornings and bacon-fuelled lunches, Matt shares a raw, funny, and inspiring diary of what it means to chase wilderness in its truest form.
In this episode, Matt shares:
- The inspiration and plan behind an off-grid Mongolian paddle expedition
- Encounters with nomads, wildlife, and the vast isolation of the steppe
- The joys and chaos of river life — from rainstorms to lumpy tea
- Lessons in adaptability, curiosity, and staying open to the unknown
Connect with Matt
Website – MattPhillipsOutdoors.com
Instagram – @matt.phillips.outdoors
Connect with Phil
Website : Canoe Safaris New Zealand
Instagram : @canoesafarisnz
Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode with someone who’d love it!
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on Instagram: @supfmpodcast
on YouTube : @supfmpodcast
AND subscribe to our newsletter here and get your FREE guide to the apps we recommend, to live your best SUP life
Build the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the water
Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition ~~£37~~ £10
It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/
See you on the water!
Mentioned in this episode:
Starboard
We want to thank our lead sponsor Starboard for supporting this season of the SUPfm PodcastWhether you're a seasoned racer, an adventurous explorer, or a beginner, Starboard has the perfect board for you. Choose Starboard for unparalleled quality and performance across all levels of paddleboarding
Starboard Website
Paddle UK and ICF World Cup 2026
Book now to take part in 2026's most exciting racing event as the ICF World Cup hits the beautiful waters of Torbay between June 24th and 28th, combining with the PaddleUK Super FestivalBook before the end of December 2025 for discounted entry
Paddle UK 2026 World Cup
FlowForce Paddles from Oscar Propulsion
Oscar Propulsion's innovative FlowForce Paddle, dramatically enhances paddling efficiency and reduces stress through the body. Join the revolution and elevate your paddling with FlowForce from Oscar Propulsion Sport
Visit the Oscar Propulsion Website
What if the key to paddling better isn’t more training — but better thinking?
We sit down with Kirsty MacMillan, Paddle Monster Coach coach and founder of MacMillan Elite Mindset, who helps athletes at all levels to unlock their potential by strengthening the mental side of performance.
In this fascinating conversation, Kirsty shares how she discovered SUP ten years ago, developed her competitive edge, and turned that passion into a career helping paddlers improve their mental game. From visualization and awareness to focus and emotional regulation, Kirsty explains how mindset drives performance — both on the water and in life.
In this episode, Kirsty shares:
- How a surf lesson gone sideways led to a lifelong SUP obsession
- Why the mental domain drives every aspect of performance
- Seven key mental skills every paddler can develop
- The science behind visualization and remaining calm under pressure
- How to use “Well–Better–How” to turn every race into growth
- The difference between fixed and growth mindsets — and why it matters
Connect with Kirsty MacMillan
- At macmillanelitemindset.com
- On Instagram
- On YouTube
- On Facebook
Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode with someone who’d love it!
Keep up with SUPfm:
on Facebook: @SUPfmPodcast
on Instagram: @supfmpodcast
on YouTube : @supfmpodcast
AND subscribe to our newsletter here and get your FREE guide to the apps we recommend, to live your best SUP life
Build the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the water
Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition ~~£37~~ £10
It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/
See you on the water!
Mentioned in this episode:
Starboard
We want to thank our lead sponsor Starboard for supporting this season of the SUPfm PodcastWhether you're a seasoned racer, an adventurous explorer, or a beginner, Starboard has the perfect board for you. Choose Starboard for unparalleled quality and performance across all levels of paddleboarding
Starboard Website
FlowForce Paddles from Oscar Propulsion
Oscar Propulsion's innovative FlowForce Paddle, dramatically enhances paddling efficiency and reduces stress through the body. Join the revolution and elevate your paddling with FlowForce from Oscar Propulsion Sport
Visit the Oscar Propulsion Website
Paddle UK and ICF World Cup 2026
Book now to take part in 2026's most exciting racing event as the ICF World Cup hits the beautiful waters of Torbay between June 24th and 28th, combining with the PaddleUK Super FestivalBook before the end of December 2025 for discounted entry
Paddle UK 2026 World Cup
We'll be back with our regular episodes later in the year, but this mid-season update covers the upcoming Wollens Super Festival, the winners of the 16th annual SUP Connect Awards, a historic solo crossing by adventurer Charlie Head, and a monumental fundraising cycle journey by Stuart McLean in memory of his wife, Dr. Julia Hamilton.
Book for the Wollens Super Festival 2025 The festival takes place on September 6th and 7th in Torquay, with events at Tor Abbey Sands and in the harbour. * Events: The weekend showcases a variety of competitions including sprint, technical, distance, and prone racing. The popular SUP polo tournament will also be making a return, watch last year's footage here. * For Everyone: If racing isn't your interest, Aqua Paddle is hosting a free 5K event at 8:00 AM on Saturday, September 6th. There are events for all levels, from first-time paddlers to seasoned competitors. * Special Offers: Junior Paddle UK members have the opportunity to compete in selected races for free. * How to Follow*: All the action will be broadcast on a live feed on the SUP Junkie UK Facebook page right here
SUP Connect AwardsThe winners of the 16th annual SUP Connect Awards were announced on August 10th.
- Man of the Year: Michael Booth was recognized for his consistent excellence and his mentoring of athletes.
- Woman of the Year : Espe Barreras from Spain won for her dominance in competition and her commitment to the sport.
- Grom of the Year: 16-year-old Soryn Preston received this year's award.
- Industry Awards: Red Paddle Co. was named Brand of the Year, and EasySUP SUPStore in the Netherlands was named Shop of the Year.
- Sales Rep of the Year: Alistair Duncan of Red Paddle Co. was recognized for his professionalism and dedication.
Charlie Head's Shetland to Orkney Crossing British adventurer Charlie Head completed a historic first solo stand-up paddleboard crossing from Shetland to Orkney, a journey of over 100 miles across the open ocean. * The crossing* was a fundraiser for Sea Shepherd to support marine conservation. Support Sea Shepherd here * We found his epic Amazon adventure on Red Bull TV, it's a great watch!
Stuart McLean's Le Jog Cycle Challenge* On August 21st, 2025, paddler Stuart McLean and his friend Gavin began the "Le Jog" cycle challenge, riding from Lands End to John O'Groats. * The ride is in memory of Stuart’s wife, Dr. Julia Hamilton, a fellow paddleboarder who tragically lost her life in a paddleboarding accident last year. * Stuart is using the journey to raise awareness and urge paddlers on rivers or tidal waters to switch from ankle leashes to quick-release waist belts. * Stuart is raising funds for the Vine Trust, a charity Julia was heavily involved with. The money will support the charity's medical work in Tanzania and establish a grant fund in Julia's name and you can donate here
Keep up with SUPfm Podcast:
on Facebook: @SUPfmPodcast
on Instagram: @supfmpodcast
AND subscribe to our newsletter here and get your FREE guide to the apps we recommend, to live your best SUP life
Build the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the water
Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition (£37)
It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/
See you on the water!
Mentioned in this episode:
Paddle UK
Paddle UK is the governing body for SUP in the UK and this year was awarded the ICF World Cup in 2026 in Torbay Come and join us in 2026 and also at the 2025 Super Festival event in Torbay to get ready for the 'big' one next year
Paddle UK 2026 World Cup
In this episode of the SUPfm Podcast, we sit down with Larry Cain, Olympic gold medallist, renowned paddle coach, and co-founder of Paddle Monster, known for elevating paddlers at every level with world-class coaching and grounded technique.
Join us as we discuss the mindset, mechanics, and methods that help intermediate SUP racers building on the foundations to unlock speed, endurance, and consistency.
In this conversation, Larry shares elite-level insights made accessible, including:
- The two-phase paddle stroke, and why unloading is just as important as loading
- How to train your nervous system and cadence to sharpen power without losing connection
- The four pillars of high performance: technique, aerobic fitness, strength + power, and mental resilience
We also dive into video analysis, interval structuring, and how to stay out of the overtraining trap, plus Larry’s advice on when it’s time to train in a gym—and when the jungle gym will do just fine.
Whether you're a weekend racer hungry for results or a seasoned paddler looking to refine form and build speed, this episode offers world-class coaching wisdom from one of the sport’s most trusted voices.
Get more from Larry at the new PaddleMonster website
Connect with Larry on social media:
Instagram - Larry Caine Canoe
Instagram - Paddle Monster
PaddleMonster on YouTube
Paddle Monster is a global community for paddlers training for fitness, competition, or both.
They connect paddlers so they can meet up at events, share rides, buy, sell, or borrow gear, and support each other through weekly workouts, races, and paddle adventures.
Members also get access to hundreds of exclusive videos and articles on technique, training, and strategy—plus challenges like our 100/100, starting July 9th.
If you want more structure, you can add coaching, nutrition counseling, mental performance training, or 1-on-1 technique analysis from experts like Larry Cain, Travis Grant, Victoria Burgess, and Kirsty MacMillan.
No matter who your coach is, it's a great place to train, learn, and connect.
If you haven’t checked out Paddle Monster in a while, this is a completely new platform and website—it’s a huge upgrade.
Join at: https://paddle-monster.mn.co/
🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode with someone who’d love it.
Keep up with SUPfm:
on Facebook: @SUPfmPodcast
on Instagram: @supfmpodcast
AND subscribe to our newsletter here and get your FREE guide to the apps we recommend, to live your best SUP life
Build the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the water
Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition (~~£37~~) £10
It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/
See you on the water!
Mentioned in this episode:
Starboard
We want to thank our lead sponsor Starboard for supporting this season of the SUPfm PodcastWhether you're a seasoned racer, an adventurous explorer, or a beginner, Starboard has the perfect board for you. Choose Starboard for unparalleled quality and performance across all levels of paddleboarding
Starboard Website
Paddle UK
Paddle UK is the governing body for SUP in the UK and this year was awarded the ICF World Cup in 2026 in Torbay Come and join us in 2026 and also at the 2025 Super Festival event in Torbay to get ready for the 'big' one next year
Paddle UK 2026 World Cup
FlowForce Paddles from Oscar Propulsion
Oscar Propulsion's innovative FlowForce Paddle, dramatically enhances paddling efficiency and reduces stress through the body. Join the revolution and elevate your paddling with FlowForce from Oscar Propulsion Sport
Visit the Oscar Propulsion Website
Paddle UK
Paddle UK is the governing body for SUP in the UK and this year was awarded the ICF World Cup in 2026 in Torbay Come and join us in 2026 and also at the 2025 Super Festival event in Torbay to get ready for the 'big' one next year
Paddle UK 2026 World Cup
This week we sit down with Larry Cain, Olympic gold medalist, legendary coach, and the force behind Paddle Monster, known for elevating paddlers of all levels with their world-class coaching.
Join us as we explore the critical role of coaching for beginners, and why establishing proper technique from day one can fast-track your progress and prevent years of unlearning bad habits.
In this conversation, Larry shares insights drawn from decades of elite competition and coaching, including:
- The six essential principles of effective SUP technique
- Why land-based drills are an underrated superpower
- How to build technique, fitness, and strength in balance—without overcomplicating things
We also dive into the importance of nervous system imprinting, training the body for movement efficiency, and the best off-water ways to stay paddle-fit in the off-season.
Larry breaks down beginner misconceptions and shows how you can learn the most by doing the least—if you focus on the right fundamentals.
Whether you’re just starting out, looking to race, or ready to move better, faster, and smarter, this episode offers invaluable takeaways, practical exercises, and mindset shifts from one of SUP’s wisest coaches.
Larry can be found at the new PaddleMonster website
Connect with Larry on social media:
Instagram - Larry Caine Canoe
Instagram - Paddle Monster
PaddleMonster on YouTube
🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode with someone who’d love it.
Paddle Monster is a global community for paddlers training for fitness, competition, or both.
They connect paddlers so they can meet up at events, share rides, buy, sell, or borrow gear, and support each other through weekly workouts, races, and paddle adventures.
Members also get access to hundreds of exclusive videos and articles on technique, training, and strategy—plus challenges like our 100/100, starting July 9th.
If you want more structure, you can add coaching, nutrition counseling, mental performance training, or 1-on-1 technique analysis from experts like Larry Cain, Travis Grant, Victoria Burgess, and Kirsty MacMillan.
No matter who your coach is, it's a great place to train, learn, and connect.
If you haven’t checked out Paddle Monster in a while, this is a completely new platform and website—it’s a huge upgrade.
Join at: https://paddle-monster.mn.co/
Keep up with SUPfm:
on Facebook: @SUPfmPodcast
on Instagram: @supfmpodcast
AND subscribe to our newsletter here and get your FREE guide to the apps we recommend, to live your best SUP life
Build the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the water
Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition (£37)
It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/
See you on the water!
Mentioned in this episode:
FlowForce Paddles from Oscar Propulsion
Oscar Propulsion's innovative FlowForce Paddle, dramatically enhances paddling efficiency and reduces stress through the body. Join the revolution and elevate your paddling with FlowForce from Oscar Propulsion Sport
Visit the Oscar Propulsion Website
Paddle UK
Paddle UK is the governing body for SUP in the UK and this year was awarded the ICF World Cup in 2026 in Torbay Come and join us in 2026 and also at the 2025 Super Festival event in Torbay to get ready for the 'big' one next year
Paddle UK 2026 World Cup
Starboard
We want to thank our lead sponsor Starboard for supporting this season of the SUPfm PodcastWhether you're a seasoned racer, an adventurous explorer, or a beginner, Starboard has the perfect board for you. Choose Starboard for unparalleled quality and performance across all levels of paddleboarding
Starboard Website
Paddle UK
Paddle UK is the governing body for SUP in the UK and this year was awarded the ICF World Cup in 2026 in Torbay Come and join us in 2026 and also at the 2025 Super Festival event in Torbay to get ready for the 'big' one next year
Paddle UK 2026 World Cup
Have you ever wondered if SUP racing is for you?
In the first of three special 'How To' episodes, we sit down to pull out the hows and the why of stand-up paddleboard racing with Sarah “SUP Junkie” Thornely, former GB national champion, and popular choice winner of the 2024 SUP Connect Woman of the Year award, recognized for her tireless work championing SUP racing.
Whether you’re an aspiring racer, a recreational paddler looking for a new challenge, or simply SUP-curious, this episode offers the actionable insights, encouragement, and stories that will inspire you to get on the start line—no matter where you’re starting from.
We’re also joined by Brett, founder of Aqua Paddle, a groundbreaking initiative making SUP racing accessible to all and by Lizzie and Suzanne who both took part in their first ever paddle race earlier this year.
We explore what it takes to dip into the world of SUP racing for the first time—whether you’re a seasoned athlete looking for a new challenge, a recreational paddler seeking a fresh goal, or a total newcomer curious about competition.
Sarah shares unique insights and personal stories from her own journey as a “level three” beginner—someone with little competitive or paddling experience—who discovered her competitive spark at her very first race.
She offers practical advice for overcoming nerves, choosing your first event, and finding your place in the supportive SUP community.
Specific topics include:
- The three types of beginner racers and how to identify your starting point
- Sarah’s first race experience and the unexpected joy of discovering her competitive side
- The importance of community, support, and just “taking the plunge”
We also dive into Brett’s inspiring work with Aqua Paddle—a “Parkrun for paddlers”—which offers free, timed 5K paddles for all abilities and crafts. Brett discusses:
- The mission to improve water safety and mental health through accessible events
- How Aqua Paddle’s tech-driven approach makes participation easy and welcoming
- The essentials you need to join your first event, and how to sign up
The SUPjunkie website: SUPjunkie
Connect with Sarah on social media:
- YouTube
Learn more about Aqua Paddle: Aqua Paddle
Connect with Aqua Paddle:
- YouTube
Connect with Susannah
Connect with Lizzie
Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode with someone who’d love it!
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on Facebook: @SUPfmPodcast
on Instagram: @supfmpodcast
or Youtube: @supfmpodcast
AND subscribe to our newsletter here and get your FREE guide to the apps we recommend, to live your best SUP life
Build the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the water
Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition (~~£37~~) £10
It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/
See you on the water!
Mentioned in this episode:
FlowForce Paddles from Oscar Propulsion
Oscar Propulsion's innovative FlowForce Paddle, dramatically enhances paddling efficiency and reduces stress through the body. Join the revolution and elevate your paddling with FlowForce from Oscar Propulsion Sport
Visit the Oscar Propulsion Website
Paddle UK
Paddle UK is the governing body for SUP in the UK and this year was awarded the ICF World Cup in 2026 in Torbay Come and join us in 2026 and also at the 2025 Super Festival event in Torbay to get ready for the 'big' one next year
Paddle UK 2026 World Cup
Starboard
We want to thank our lead sponsor Starboard for supporting this season of the SUPfm PodcastWhether you're a seasoned racer, an adventurous explorer, or a beginner, Starboard has the perfect board for you. Choose Starboard for unparalleled quality and performance across all levels of paddleboarding
Starboard Website
Paddle UK
Paddle UK is the governing body for SUP in the UK and this year was awarded the ICF World Cup in 2026 in Torbay Come and join us in 2026 and also at the 2025 Super Festival event in Torbay to get ready for the 'big' one next year
Paddle UK 2026 World Cup
In this episode of the SUPfm podcast, we sit down with Dan Rubinstein, journalist, and the author of Waterborne, a powerful new book chronicling his 1,200-mile inland paddleboarding journey through Canada and the US.
We explore the intersection of adventure, environment, and human connection, tracing Dan’s remarkable route from Ottawa to Montreal, down to New York, and back to Toronto via the Erie Canal—by stand-up paddleboard.
In this conversation, Dan shares:
- How a summer rental turned into a passion for SUP and a whole new way of seeing water
- The logistics, challenges, and mindset behind planning and completing a months-long solo expedition
- Deep insights into how blue space—access to water—benefits mental, physical, and community health
We dive into Waterborne, the book born from this journey, and explore its deeper stories: indigenous paddling communities, urban river revitalisation, environmental justice, and the healing power of water in a divided world.
Through Dan’s eyes, paddleboarding becomes not just a sport, but a way to connect with place, people, and purpose.
Whether you’re an inland paddler, a curious adventurer, or someone seeking meaning through movement, this episode offers a rich layer of storytelling, practical wisdom, and quiet inspiration.
Waterbourne is NOW available - Preorder / Buy here
All other links to buy Waterborne
Connect with Dan on Instagram
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See you on the water!
Mentioned in this episode:
Starboard
We want to thank our lead sponsor Starboard for supporting this season of the SUPfm PodcastWhether you're a seasoned racer, an adventurous explorer, or a beginner, Starboard has the perfect board for you. Choose Starboard for unparalleled quality and performance across all levels of paddleboarding
Starboard Website
Paddle UK
Paddle UK is the governing body for SUP in the UK and this year was awarded the ICF World Cup in 2026 in Torbay Come and join us in 2026 and also at the 2025 Super Festival event in Torbay to get ready for the 'big' one next year
Paddle UK 2026 World Cup
FlowForce Paddles from Oscar Propulsion
Oscar Propulsion's innovative FlowForce Paddle, dramatically enhances paddling efficiency and reduces stress through the body. Join the revolution and elevate your paddling with FlowForce from Oscar Propulsion Sport
Visit the Oscar Propulsion Website
Paddle UK
Paddle UK is the governing body for SUP in the UK and this year was awarded the ICF World Cup in 2026 in Torbay Come and join us in 2026 and also at the 2025 Super Festival event in Torbay to get ready for the 'big' one next year
Paddle UK 2026 World Cup
This season marks the 10th anniversary of this show and in this kick off episode, we sit down with Rylee Walker, a passionate cystic fibrosis advocate, endurance paddler, and intern at the Piper’s Angels Foundation, known for her unwavering determination and her upcoming documentary Against All Odds.
We explore Rylee’s transformational journey—from being diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at just three months old, to training for one of the world’s most extreme paddle challenges: The Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis, an 82-mile open-ocean event from Bimini, Bahamas to Florida.
Rylee uses the innovative slitted paddle by Oscar Propulsion to help her cross the Gulf Stream
In this conversation, Rylee shares profound personal stories and her hard-won insights, including:
- Living with cystic fibrosis and redefining it as a source of strength rather than limitation
- Training and mental preparation for an overnight endurance race across the Gulf Stream
- How community and purpose drive her to conquer fear and embrace life with courage
We discuss her upcoming solo attempt at The Crossing in 2025, and her crowdfunded documentary, which will make her the first woman with CF to both achieve and document such a feat. Through this, Rylee hopes to inspire others to challenge assumptions and live fully, no matter the odds facing you.
Whether you’re an aspiring adventurer, navigating your own challenges, or simply drawn to stories of grit and purpose, this episode offers the raw inspiration, courageous vulnerability, and the kind of positive energy whichstays with you long after listening.
Trailer for 'Against All Odds' Documentary
Pipers Angels Foundation website
Connect with Rylee on social media:
• Instagram – HERE
• Facebook - HERE
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Build the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the water
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It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/
See you on the water!
Mentioned in this episode:
FlowForce Paddles from Oscar Propulsion
Oscar Propulsion's innovative FlowForce Paddle, dramatically enhances paddling efficiency and reduces stress through the body. Join the revolution and elevate your paddling with FlowForce from Oscar Propulsion Sport
Visit the Oscar Propulsion Website
Paddle UK
Paddle UK is the governing body for SUP in the UK and this year was awarded the ICF World Cup in 2026 in Torbay Come and join us in 2026 and also at the 2025 Super Festival event in Torbay to get ready for the 'big' one next year
Paddle UK 2026 World Cup
Paddle UK
Paddle UK is the governing body for SUP in the UK and this year was awarded the ICF World Cup in 2026 in Torbay Come and join us in 2026 and also at the 2025 Super Festival event in Torbay to get ready for the 'big' one next year
Paddle UK 2026 World Cup
Starboard
We want to thank our lead sponsor Starboard for supporting this season of the SUPfm PodcastWhether you're a seasoned racer, an adventurous explorer, or a beginner, Starboard has the perfect board for you. Choose Starboard for unparalleled quality and performance across all levels of paddleboarding
Starboard Website
We're back soon with a cracking new season in our 10th year!
Don't forget to subscribe :)
Thank you to this season's sponsors:
Starboard, Oscar Propulsion and PaddleUK
Mentioned in this episode:
Paddle UK
Paddle UK is the governing body for SUP in the UK and this year was awarded the ICF World Cup in 2026 in Torbay Come and join us in 2026 and also at the 2025 Super Festival event in Torbay to get ready for the 'big' one next year
Paddle UK 2026 World Cup
This week I'm joined by Sarah 'SUPJunkie' Thornely and others in a special 'LIVE' emergency episode following the announcement of a number of new events by the ICF, including the award of a World Cup event to Torbay, Devon in 2026.
We talk to the man central to the bid, Brendon Prince as well as guests including racers and brands reacting to this epic news for the UK SUP community.
We also talk about Cystic Fibrosis sufferer Rylee Walker's return to complete the Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis this year, and her attempt through kickstarter to raise money for the production of a documentary recording her attempt.
PLEASE Support Rylee here
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Build the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the water
Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition (£37)
It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/
See you on the water!
Mentioned in this episode:
Paddle UK
Paddle UK is the governing body for SUP in the UK and this year was awarded the ICF World Cup in 2026 in Torbay Come and join us in 2026 and also at the 2025 Super Festival event in Torbay to get ready for the 'big' one next year
Paddle UK 2026 World Cup
Starboard - Our Lead Show Sponsor
We want to thank our lead sponsor Starboard for supporting this season of the SUPfm PodcastWhether you're a seasoned racer, an adventurous explorer, or a beginner, Starboard has the perfect board for you. Choose Starboard for unparalleled quality and performance across all levels of paddleboarding
Visit the Starboard Website
In this episode we find out how two ski guides from Austria paddled 3,260km down the Yukon River to the Bering Sea.
Barbara and Gunter share how they planned and prepared for this epic 51-day expedition, their approach to physical and mental challenges, and the importance of partnership and resilience in remote environments.
You can watch this episode on YouTube
Grizzly bears and porcupines were just some of the wildlife encounters Barbara and Gunther experienced. Discover how they navigated the ever-changing conditions of the Yukon River and their fascinating interactions with First Nation communities.
Find out more here about SUPing in the pristine Finland lake district
Check out Barbara and Gunter's website here
Connect with them on social media
YouTube
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Build the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the water
Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition ~~(£37)~~ £10
It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/
See you on the water!
Mentioned in this episode:
Show Sponsor Oscar Propulsion
Oscar Propulsion's innovative SUP paddle slits, dramatically enhances paddling efficiency and reduces stress through the body. Paddle Brands can license this game-changing tech now!Join the revolution and elevate your paddling with Oscar Propulsion Sport
Visit the Oscar Propulsion Website
Show Sponsor Palm Equipment
Palm ensures every adventurer is equipped for safety and style with a mission to ensure everyone enjoys a lifetime on the water. Discover their range at specialty shops and visit palm.equipment to gear up today
Visit the Palm Equipment Website
Starboard Show Sponsors - Touring and Adventure
For those who love adventure and exploration , Starboard offers the perfect solution with their range of touring boards. Discover new horizons and check out the range of Starboard touring boards today.
Visit the Starboard Website
In this episode we explore Andrew I Hughes' remarkable achievements as a professional adventurer, including summiting Everest, completing the Seven Summits, and setting the highest altitude paddleboarding world record.
Hear about the challenges and rewards of pushing physical and mental limits, the importance of teamwork and resilience, and his commitment to promoting environmental awareness through adventure.
Andrew shares insights on how he balances ambition and safety in high-risk environments, the importance of respecting local cultures and ecosystems, and the role of technology in modern expeditions.
Find out about his upcoming adventures, his advocacy for accessibility in outdoor sports, and his partnership with Roxanne Vogel, a fellow adventurer who is breaking barriers in the world of mountaineering.
Andrew's website is here
Connect with Andrew on social media
TikTok
You Tube
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Build the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the water
Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition ~~(£37)~~ £10
It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/
See you on the water!
Mentioned in this episode:
Starboard - Our Lead Show Sponsor
We want to thank our lead sponsor Starboard for supporting this season of the SUPfm PodcastWhether you're a seasoned racer, an adventurous explorer, or a beginner, Starboard has the perfect board for you. Choose Starboard for unparalleled quality and performance across all levels of paddleboarding
Visit the Starboard Website
Show Sponsor Palm Equipment
Palm ensures every adventurer is equipped for safety and style with a mission to ensure everyone enjoys a lifetime on the water. Discover their range at specialty shops and visit palm.equipment to gear up today
Visit the Palm Equipment Website
Show Sponsor Oscar Propulsion
Oscar Propulsion's innovative SUP paddle slits, dramatically enhances paddling efficiency and reduces stress through the body. Paddle Brands can license this game-changing tech now!Join the revolution and elevate your paddling with Oscar Propulsion Sport
Visit the Oscar Propulsion Website
In this specially extended episode, Duncan Houlton discusses his epic experience paddling the entire length of the Rhine AND we share his audio diary, recorded on the water.
Duncan talks about the highs and lows of his epic journey, from navigating busy shipping lanes and tackling numerous portages to embracing the challenges of solo expeditions and discovering the unexpected kindness of strangers.
He provides practical tips and insights for planning a multi-day SUP adventure, including gear recommendations, navigation strategies, and his unique approach to safety on the water. Hear about his ingenious portage system and his surprising method for sleeping on his board.
Duncan' recommends:
The Beach Rolly (lightweight compact wheels for portage)
Bajao Tent - Pitch a tent on your SUP
Connect with Duncan on social media
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Build the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the water
Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition ~~(£37)~~ £10
It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/
See you on the water!
Mentioned in this episode:
Show Sponsor Oscar Propulsion
Oscar Propulsion's innovative SUP paddle slits, dramatically enhances paddling efficiency and reduces stress through the body. Paddle Brands can license this game-changing tech now!Join the revolution and elevate your paddling with Oscar Propulsion Sport
Visit the Oscar Propulsion Website
Show Sponsor Palm Equipment
Palm ensures every adventurer is equipped for safety and style with a mission to ensure everyone enjoys a lifetime on the water. Discover their range at specialty shops and visit palm.equipment to gear up today
Visit the Palm Equipment Website
Starboard Show Sponsors - Touring and Adventure
For those who love adventure and exploration , Starboard offers the perfect solution with their range of touring boards. Discover new horizons and check out the range of Starboard touring boards today.
Visit the Starboard Website
This week we're joined by the inspirational Kate Allatt with the story of her remarkable recovery from a condition which medics thought was impossible.
Note: This episode contains occasional strong language and discusses sensitive topics, including suicide.
At the age of 39, Kate experienced a catastrophic brainstem stroke, leaving her with locked-in syndrome—fully conscious but unable to move or communicate. Against all odds, she embarked on an incredible journey of recovery, fueled by determination, neuroplasticity, and her relentless spirit.
Kate shares how she found solace and strength in SUP , a relationship which has given her peace, purpose, and a new sense of community. With humour, honesty, and vulnerability, she opens up about overcoming physical and emotional challenges, the importance of mindfulness, and her vision for inclusivity within the SUP community.
What we Discuss:
- Kate’s journey from being completely paralyzed to reclaiming her independence.
- The role of neuroplasticity and relentless determination in her recovery.
- How SUP has transformed her life, offering healing and connection.
- The therapeutic benefits of paddleboarding and its inclusive community.
This episode is a testament to the power of resilience and the human spirit. Whether you’re a paddleboarder, an adventurer, or simply seeking inspiration, Kate’s story will stay with you long after you listen.
Links:
Check out Kate’s book Running Free
Kate's TED X Talk
Kate's website is here
Connect with Kate on social media
YouTube
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Build the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the water
Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition ~~(£37)~~ £10
It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/
See you on the water!
Mentioned in this episode:
Starboard - Our Lead Show Sponsor
We want to thank our lead sponsor Starboard for supporting this season of the SUPfm PodcastWhether you're a seasoned racer, an adventurous explorer, or a beginner, Starboard has the perfect board for you. Choose Starboard for unparalleled quality and performance across all levels of paddleboarding
Visit the Starboard Website
Show Sponsor Palm Equipment
Palm ensures every adventurer is equipped for safety and style with a mission to ensure everyone enjoys a lifetime on the water....
In this episode we discuss how Bruce Kirkby uses stand up paddleboarding to explore the rugged coastlines of British Columbia and beyond.
Hear about the key advantages of SUP as an expedition tool, the importance of risk management and decision-making in challenging environments, and the value of seeking expert coaching to enhance your paddling skills.
Watch on YouTube HERE
Bruce shares valuable insights on how he collaborated with Starboard to design and develop the innovative Sprint Adventure SUP. Find out about his memorable paddling trips, including a harrowing experience navigating Cape Scott and his close encounters with whales and other marine life.
Bruce Kirkby's website is here:
Read Blue Sky Kingdom : his account of his overland family adventure to Nepal
Read Sand Dance: Crossing the Empty Quarter by Camel
Read Dolphin Tooth: Bruce's Adventure Career including his Blue Nile and Everest experiences
We also mention Bruce's Coach, the legend who is Larry Caine check out Paddle Monster here
Connect with Bruce Kirkby on :
YouTube
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and YouTube
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Build the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the water Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition ~~(£37)~~ £10
It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/
See you on the water!
Mentioned in this episode:
Show Sponsor Oscar Propulsion
Oscar Propulsion's innovative SUP paddle slits, dramatically enhances paddling efficiency and reduces stress through the body. Paddle Brands can license this game-changing tech now!Join the revolution and elevate your paddling with Oscar Propulsion Sport
Visit the Oscar Propulsion Website
Show Sponsor Palm Equipment
Palm ensures every adventurer is equipped for safety and style with a mission to ensure everyone enjoys a lifetime on the water. Discover their range at specialty shops and visit palm.equipment to gear up today
Visit the Palm Equipment Website
Starboard Show Sponsors - Touring and Adventure
For those who love adventure and exploration , Starboard offers the perfect solution with their range of touring boards. Discover new horizons and check out the range of Starboard touring boards today.
Visit the Starboard Website
Yes, I know we're on a midseason break, but we couldn't lose this opportunity to pay this tribute to the nicest man in SUP, Casper Steinfath.
The 2024 ISA World championships in Copenhagen features a stellar cast of elite athletes assembled to compete in a country which has done so much to contribute to the sport over the years.
It's also the last racing appearance of the Viking, Casper Steinfath and in this extended episode, recorded in 2022 Simon talks to him about his long race career and achievements and his equally incredible adventures on SUP and foil.
We talk about how how he has extended his ability to 'thrive in chaos' by completing expeditions and the challenges that have proved less than straightforward.
He shares what he has learned by failing and how this has made such a difference to the way he confronts any challenge.
Casper's website is here
Connect with Casper on social media
You tube
Watch his documentary Skagerrak for free here
Rent or Buy his documentary: Standing on Water on Vimeo Here
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Build the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the water
Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition ~~(£37)~~ £10
It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/
See you on the water!
Mentioned in this episode:
Starboard - Our Lead Show Sponsor
We want to thank our lead sponsor Starboard for supporting this season of the SUPfm PodcastWhether you're a seasoned racer, an adventurous explorer, or a beginner, Starboard has the perfect board for you. Choose Starboard for unparalleled quality and performance across all levels of paddleboarding
Visit the Starboard Website
Hutch Sup Wear - Final Sale - 50% Off Everything Here
After 10 years, the original stand-up paddleboarding clothing brand, Hutch SUP Wear, is closing its doors for good. Everything must go at a knockdown 50% off, using Code HUTCH50
Hutch 50
Show Sponsor Palm Equipment
Palm ensures every adventurer is equipped for safety and style with a mission to ensure everyone enjoys a lifetime on the water. Discover their range at specialty shops and visit palm.equipment to gear up today
Visit the Palm Equipment Website
Show Sponsor Oscar Propulsion
Oscar Propulsion's innovative SUP paddle slits, dramatically enhances paddling efficiency and reduces stress through the body. Paddle Brands can license this game-changing tech now!Join the revolution and elevate your paddling with Oscar Propulsion Sport
Visit the Oscar Propulsion Website
In this episode we discuss an innovative new direction for race events ahead of the first ever English Riviera Championships (SUPER Champs) in Torbay, UK, kicking off September 27th, 28th and 29th.
You can watch this episode on YouTube HERE
Building on the huge recreational growth of the sport, this event is designed as an opportunity to introduce first time and new paddlers to racing while also showcasing the top level distance and technical events and athletes.
The event reintroduces the much loved (and missed) one design racing, features SUP sprints in the stunning and sheltered harbour, as well as a platform for the exciting and entertaining SUP Polo.
The SUPER Championships also serve as a 'SUP Expo' with all leading SUP and accessory brands present, with experts and advice on hand whatever your level or need.
And if you're coming from Scotland or Northern Ireland, you can enter for free
With Brendon Prince and Sarah Thornely, we discuss this exciting opportunity for converting leisure paddlers towards different flavours of the sport, with the intention to build their current casual pastime into a lifelong commitment rather than a just post-covid fashion.
The Super Championships website is here
Connect with the Championships on :
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Build the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the water
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It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/
See you on the water!
Mentioned in this episode:
Starboard - Our Lead Show Sponsor
We want to thank our lead sponsor Starboard for supporting this season of the SUPfm PodcastWhether you're a seasoned racer, an adventurous explorer, or a beginner, Starboard has the perfect board for you. Choose Starboard for unparalleled quality and performance across all levels of paddleboarding
Visit the Starboard Website
Show Sponsor Palm Equipment
Palm ensures every adventurer is equipped for safety and style with a mission to ensure everyone enjoys a lifetime on the water. Discover their range at specialty shops and visit palm.equipment to gear up today
Visit the Palm Equipment Website
Show Sponsor Oscar Propulsion
Oscar Propulsion's innovative SUP paddle slits, dramatically enhances paddling efficiency and reduces stress through the body. Paddle Brands can license this game-changing tech now!Join the revolution and elevate your paddling with Oscar Propulsion Sport
Visit the Oscar Propulsion Website
In this episode, we sit down with Will Behenna, a passionate advocate for innovation for inclusive paddleboarding.
Will shares his journey into the sport and how he’s making waves by ensuring that paddleboarding is accessible to everyone, regardless of their abilities.
We dive into his innovative approaches, including specialized equipment and outreach, which are breaking down barriers in the paddleboarding world.
Mentioned in the episode
Will's Website Inclusive Paddleboarding
Follow Will on Instagram
Come and see Will at the English Riviera Championships (Super Championships)
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Build the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the water
Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition ~~(£37)~~ £10
It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/
See you on the water!
Mentioned in this episode:
Starboard - Our Lead Show Sponsor
We want to thank our lead sponsor Starboard for supporting this season of the SUPfm PodcastWhether you're a seasoned racer, an adventurous explorer, or a beginner, Starboard has the perfect board for you. Choose Starboard for unparalleled quality and performance across all levels of paddleboarding
Visit the Starboard Website
Show Sponsor Palm Equipment
Palm ensures every adventurer is equipped for safety and style with a mission to ensure everyone enjoys a lifetime on the water. Discover their range at specialty shops and visit palm.equipment to gear up today
Visit the Palm Equipment Website
Show Sponsor Oscar Propulsion
Oscar Propulsion's innovative SUP paddle slits, dramatically enhances paddling efficiency and reduces stress through the body. Paddle Brands can license this game-changing tech now!Join the revolution and elevate your paddling with Oscar Propulsion Sport
Visit the Oscar Propulsion Website
In this episode of the SUPfm podcast, we dive deep into the Amazon SUP Challenge—a gruelling 330km endurance paddle race through the heart of the Peruvian jungle.
This journey is not just a test of physical strength and mental resilience but also a cultural immersion that brings paddlers close to the vibrant and resilient communities along the Amazon River.
Simon chats with Caz Dawson (SUP Lass) and reflects on the immersive audio diary that Caz, Jonathan Gill, and Matthew Phillips put together as they braved the hot, humid, and treacherous conditions to become the first team to complete this year's Amazon Challenge.
They share their awe-inspiring experiences, from wildlife encounters to navigating rapid waters.
Beyond the race, the episode explores the meaningful engagement with local river communities. Alongside the personal achievement, the team also paddled to raise funds and awareness for these communities, with over 80% of their support crew comprising local members.
SUP Lass (Caz) became the first female to paddle this route on a stand-up paddleboard, and their efforts culminated in raising the highest amount for local causes in this year's fundraiser.
And if you're inspired, consider supporting their ongoing fundraising efforts to create a positive impact through adventure. Visit SUP Lass or their JustGiving Page for more details.
You can find out about taking part in the Amazon Challenge 2025 HERE
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Build the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the water
Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition (£37)
It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/
See you on the water!
Mentioned in this episode:
Show Sponsor Oscar Propulsion
Oscar Propulsion's innovative SUP paddle slits, dramatically enhances paddling efficiency and reduces stress through the body. Paddle Brands can license this game-changing tech now!Join the revolution and elevate your paddling with Oscar Propulsion Sport
Visit the Oscar Propulsion Website
Show Sponsor Palm Equipment
Palm ensures every adventurer is equipped for safety and style with a mission to ensure everyone enjoys a lifetime on the water. Discover their range at specialty shops and visit palm.equipment to gear up today
Visit the Palm Equipment Website
Starboard Show Sponsors - Touring and Adventure
For those who love adventure and exploration , Starboard offers the perfect solution with their range of touring boards. Discover new horizons and check out the range of Starboard touring boards today.
Visit the Starboard Website
In this episode of the SUPfm Podcast, we feature the inspiring Dean Dunbar, a registered blind athlete who has taken part in numerous extreme sports and some famous and classic SUP adventures.
From his recent qualification for the ISA World Championships in Copenhagen for Scotland to tackling the Celtic Crossing (Scilly to Cornwall) on a stand-up paddleboard, Dean's story is one of resilience and determination.
Join us as we delve into Dean's adventurous life and his innovative approaches to navigating the world of extreme sports and international paddling.
Watch this episode on our new YouTube channel here
UPDATE - ISA have confirmed Dean's ability to compete at the world championships, and he'll be competing in the Prone Technical race in Copenhagen (unsupported) later this year
Dean Dunbar's Online Presence: Website/Blog: Extreme Dreams * YouTube Channel: Link here * Facebook*: Link here
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Build the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the water
Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition ~~(£37)~~ £10
It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/
See you on the water!
Mentioned in this episode:
Show Sponsor Oscar Propulsion
Oscar Propulsion's innovative SUP paddle slits, dramatically enhances paddling efficiency and reduces stress through the body. Paddle Brands can license this game-changing tech now!Join the revolution and elevate your paddling with Oscar Propulsion Sport
Visit Oscar Propulsion
Show Sponsor Palm Equipment
Palm ensures every adventurer is equipped for safety and style with a mission to ensure everyone enjoys a lifetime on the water. Discover their range at specialty shops and visit palm.equipment to gear up today
Visit the Palm Equipment Website
Starboard - Our Lead Show Sponsor
We want to thank our lead sponsor Starboard for supporting this season of the SUPfm PodcastWhether you're a seasoned racer, an adventurous explorer, or a beginner, Starboard has the perfect board for you. Choose Starboard for unparalleled quality and performance across all levels of paddleboarding
Visit the Starboard Website
In this episode we're joined by Laurence Gonzales, ex-stunt pilot, extreme sports enthusiast and a celebrated author and expert in the field of survival psychology, with numerous accolades and awards for his groundbreaking books.
Trigger warning: This episode contains references to fatal accidents and incidents
Laurence has established himself as a leading authority in understanding the human brain under extreme conditions. His work has been recognized for its profound insights into human behavior, making his expertise invaluable for anyone involved in adventurous and high-risk activities.
In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of survival psychology and Laurence shares vital lessons for paddleboarders of all levels.
Drawing from his extensive research and personal experiences ,he explains how our brains react under stress and why even experienced individuals can make critical errors in judgment.
In this chat you will gain invaluable insights into how to improve your decision-making skills, managing emotions, and adopting a survival mindset that can be life-saving both on and off the water.
Books and Resources Mentioned:
- Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why by Laurence Gonzales
- Surviving Survival : The Art and Science of Resilience by Laurence Gonzales
- Everyday Survival: Why Smart People Do Stupid Things by Laurence Gonzales
- Flight 232 by Laurence Gonzales
- Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Robert Sapolsky
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This episode previews the second annual SUP Twelve event taking place on Saturday 13th April 2024 in Torbay, England and which is streaming LIVE on the day from the SUPJunkie.UK Facebook Page here!
Don't forget to like and follow in advance as well as watch on the day
Our chat features the race's head honcho, the first man to circumnavigate mainland Britain and the creator of the charity Above Water, Brendon Prince, and ex GB champion and lead commentator for the event Sarah Thornely of SUP Junkie.UK.
In this episode we look back at last year and also forward to this year's race, discussing some of this year's competitors and the tactics involved in a successful race.
We also discuss Brendon Prince's new adventure, the Celtic Crossing, and an in-depth exploration of the SUP Twelve race and the unique experience that awaits both competitors and viewers of the race.
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Starboard - Season Sponsor
Starboard's success since 1994 is built on its mission to provide innovation and quality. Starboard offer the most varied range of paddles and boards in the market and a comprehensive global dealer network, with SUP experts ready to help you get up and riding in no time.Check out the vast range of products and SUP knowledge on their website
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Hutch SUP Wear - 20% Off Everything Offer
The original quality SUP Wear brand, Hutch SUP Wear is ten years old, and in honour of this milestone is offering 20% off across all products on it's website with code HUTCH20
Hutch SUP Wear : 20% Off Everything
This episode (recorded in 2021) is another chance to hear our comprehensive discussion with Professor Mike Tipton, a renowned expert in human and applied physiology at the Extreme Environments Laboratory at the University of Portsmouth.
This episode aims to raise awareness of cold water as a significant but often overlooked risk, offering valuable information on how to minimize dangers and enjoy water sports safely, particularly over the first early months of the peak paddle season.
Known for his extensive research on cold water effects on the human body, Professor Tipton's work informs survival and rescue training for first responders and safety campaigns worldwide.
The conversation delves into the dangers of cold water shock, the physiological responses to cold water immersion, strategies for acclimatization, and practical safety advice for stand-up paddleboarders and other water sports enthusiasts.
Additionally, Tipton shares insights into his collaborations with life-saving organizations, the importance of cold water safety education, and his role in founding the International Drowning Researchers Alliance.
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Starboard - Season Sponsor
Starboard's success since 1994 is built on its mission to provide innovation and quality. Starboard offer the most varied range of paddles and boards in the market and a comprehensive global dealer network, with SUP experts ready to help you get up and riding in no time.Check out the vast range of products and SUP knowledge on their website
Starboard Website
Hutch SUP Wear - 20% Off Everything Offer
The original quality SUP Wear brand, Hutch SUP Wear is ten years old, and in honour of this milestone is offering 20% off across all products on it's website with code HUTCH20
Hutch SUP Wear : 20% Off Everything
In the second part of our packed review of the year, we 've got you another selection of top guests and contributors to showcase the highlights of the last 12 months.
For a richer experience and for additional footage, watch this episode on YouTube here, and PLEASE don't forget to subscribe!
In this episode co-presented with Sarah Thornely of SUPJunkie.UK we reflect on the Yukon 1000, with snippets from Craig Sawyer, one half of Team Shac Yukon who completed this year's race.
We reflect on the ICF World Championships in Thailand chatting with UK SUP legend and double gold winner, Marie Buchanan.
We also catch up with Lizzie Carr MBE from Planet Patrol as we look back on Race for Rivers.
Finally we chat with innovative race director Greg Wingo as we celebrate an awesome conclusion to this year's Last Paddler Standing.
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Starboard - Season Sponsor
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In the first of this two part episode, Simon and Sarah 'SUP Junkie' Thornely review the year with help from April Zilg. We also remember OG BaySUP endurance racer Mark Slater, with Battle of the Paddle racer, coach and friend, Ryan James.
Watch this episode on our You Tube Channel - Don't forget to subscribe HERE
Simon and Sarah discuss the UK and international world of Stand-up paddle-boarding in 2023 as we look ahead to 2024.
We grab a chat with 2022's APP Champion, April Z, who enlightens us about her recent paddle year from competitive racing, living life to the fullest, and her 12 Days of Fitmas initiative.
We also celebrate the legacy of the late Mark Slater, an outstanding figure in the UK SUP community.
Join us as we paddle through these impactful stories and expectations for the upcoming year.
In this episode we discuss:
SUP 12 - More Here
SUP 2023 Championships Review
Interview with April Zilg - Follow her here
Tribute to Mark Slater
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Starboard - Season Sponsor
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This week's episode includes a chat with previous guest Lizzie Carr MBE and covers her initiative 'Race for Rivers' which is a collaboration to measure and improve water quality across England
England's waterways are under severe threat from unseen pollution, and in recent years the solution to the problem from those who are responsible for safeguarding it, is to simply to monitor the water less.
This episode incorporates an interview with Lizzie and recordings from the riverbank ; as we paddled down the River Wey on the first two days of this 32 day relay, running up to the Lake District in the north of England taking measurements along the way.
Find out more about Race for Rivers here
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Ocean Specific - Episode Sponsor
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This season's extended final episode brings the teams together for a full download of their successful completion of the world's longest ultra paddle race.
Experience their journey through the untamed waters of the Yukon River as I sit down with Craig and Skip from Team Shac, and Martin and Kim from the Renegade Moose Chasers.
In this conversation, they share their unfiltered experiences, revealing the challenges they faced during their epic adventure .
They talk about managing exhaustion and sleep deprivation, encounters with the wild inhabitants of the Yukon, their kit and organisation and some bizarre experiences they had amidst the rugged terrain.
They also answer listener questions about the journey. This episode is a voyage into the heart of adventure, resilience, and the beauty of the Yukon wilderness.
Due to some technical issues we were unable to include any audio from the Moose chasers after the first hour of the episode
Find out here about entering the Yukon 1000 race in 2024
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The Renegade Moose Chasers
Team Shac
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Starboard - Season Sponsor
Starboard's success since 1994 is built on its mission to provide innovation and quality. Starboard offer the most varied range of paddles and boards in the market and a comprehensive global dealer network, with SUP experts ready to help you get up and riding in no time. Check out the vast range of products and SUP knowledge on their website
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Check out the Strike V-RX Paddle and their selection of hardware and apparel
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Baltic know that the best personal floatation devices are always the ones that get worn, so they've designed the SUP Elite and SUP Pro specifically for SUPrs....
This is the penultimate episode from this season featuring the Yukon 1000, where we get the immediate take from teams who successfully completed this year's race.
Quick and dirty, recorded from Fairbanks (Alaska), Whitehorse, (Yukon) and Seattle Airport, this gives a first brief from teams who are still processing what it takes to race 1000 miles down the unspoiled wilderness of the River Yukon
In this episode we reference some incredible photos taken by Fortune Favours the Brave and if you want to see them, link is below.
One more episode to come shortly!
Support the Azaylia Foundation here
THE photographs are on Instagram @mrashleycain HERE
Thank you to all the paddlers who have contributed to this season, and particularly for the support from Jon and his team at Yukon 1000
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Mentioned in this episode:
Ocean Specific - Episode Sponsor
Looking to take your SUP performance to another level?
Then look no further than Ocean Specific!
Check out the Strike V-RX Paddle and their selection of hardware and apparel
Ocean Specific Website
Baltic Lifejackets - Episode Sponsor
Baltic know that the best personal floatation devices are always the ones that get worn, so they've designed the SUP Elite and SUP Pro specifically for SUPrs. They're designed to make climbing back on your board easier and have a cut which allows full movement when you're paddling, making them super comfortable to wear. The SUP Elite comes with storage and the ability to add a hydration pack
Baltic Website
Starboard - Season Sponsor
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The Yukon 1000 is now underway and in this episode, race director John Frith takes us through the route, we get updates from teams at the starting line in Whitehorse, Yukon, and if that wasn't enough, we also get some wise words from Bart De Zwart, previous winner of the race.
Follow the Progress of all the teams LIVE on the race tracker here
Particular thank you to Craig and Team Shac and to Dan and Nick from Fortune Favours the Brave for their contributions to the episode.
Fortune Favours the Brave are a canoe team from the UK. They are both veterans who have served in the Yorkshire Regiment, and are raising money for YPI Counselling which is a mental health charity and you can contribute here
Please give the team a follow on Instagram here
This episode also contains an excerpt from my chat with the incredible Bart De Zwart from Episode 97
Yukon 1000 2024 edition - Race dates 12th and 13th July - Applications Opening soon
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Ocean Specific - Episode Sponsor
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Baltic Lifejackets - Episode Sponsor
Baltic know that the best personal floatation devices are always the ones that get worn, so they've designed the SUP Elite and SUP Pro specifically for SUPrs. They're designed to make climbing back on your board easier and have a cut which allows full movement when you're paddling, making them super comfortable to wear. The SUP Elite comes with storage and the ability to add a hydration pack
Baltic Website
Starboard - Season Sponsor
Starboard's success since 1994 is built on its mission to provide innovation and quality. Starboard offer the most varied range of paddles and boards in the market and a comprehensive global dealer network, with SUP experts ready to help you get up and riding in no time. Check out the vast range of products and SUP...
This week I speak to two of the four SUP teams taking part in this year's Yukon 1000, Team Shac and the Renegade Moose Chasers.
Craig and Skip from Team Shac, and Martin and Kim from the Renegade Moose Chasers speak about their preparation, their kit, their team dynamic and (sniff) what they consider the main strengths of their teammate.
Follow the Progress of all the teams by subscribing to the Yukon 1000 Newsletter here
The Renegade Moose Chasers
Team Shac
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Ocean Specific - Episode Sponsor
Looking to take your SUP performance to another level?
Then look no further than Ocean Specific!
Check out the Strike V-RX Paddle and their selection of hardware and apparel
Ocean Specific Website
Baltic Lifejackets - Episode Sponsor
Baltic know that the best personal floatation devices are always the ones that get worn, so they've designed the SUP Elite and SUP Pro specifically for SUPrs. They're designed to make climbing back on your board easier and have a cut which allows full movement when you're paddling, making them super comfortable to wear. The SUP Elite comes with storage and the ability to add a hydration pack
Baltic Website
Starboard - Season Sponsor
Starboard's success since 1994 is built on its mission to provide innovation and quality. Starboard offer the most varied range of paddles and boards in the market and a comprehensive global dealer network, with SUP experts ready to help you get up and riding in no time. Check out the vast range of products and SUP knowledge on their website
Starboard Website
This week we're spending time with Craig Sawyer, SUP coach and competitor in this year's race, as one part of Team Shac, alongside Scott 'Skip' Innes
Craig's also shooting a documentary about the race and its history, and he talks about this, and his personal history of preparing for, but not quite starting the race, in the years since his first 2019 entry.
This season we're delving into the immersive experience of racing through the untouched beauty of the Yukon wilderness.
This is the second of our 'deep dive' episodes looking at the Yukon 1000 race and following the experiences of the organisers and participants of the 2023 event.
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Mentioned in this episode:
Ocean Specific - Episode Sponsor
Looking to take your SUP performance to another level?
Then look no further than Ocean Specific!
Check out the Strike V-RX Paddle and their selection of hardware and apparel
Ocean Specific Website
Baltic Lifejackets - Episode Sponsor
Baltic know that the best personal floatation devices are always the ones that get worn, so they've designed the SUP Elite and SUP Pro specifically for SUPrs. They're designed to make climbing back on your board easier and have a cut which allows full movement when you're paddling, making them super comfortable to wear. The SUP Elite comes with storage and the ability to add a hydration pack
Baltic Website
Starboard - Season Sponsor
Starboard's success since 1994 is built on its mission to provide innovation and quality. Starboard offer the most varied range of paddles and boards in the market and a comprehensive global dealer network, with SUP experts ready to help you get up and riding in no time. Check out the vast range of products and SUP knowledge on their website
Starboard Website
This week Simon talks with Jon Frith, the race director of the Yukon 100, the world's longest paddle race.
As a former soldier, Jon brings a unique perspective to organizing, running and also taking part in this epic adventure race that spans 1,000 miles from Whitehorse, Yukon.
Jon shares his insights into the dangers of the trip and the personal admin and development required by the participants taking part. He talks about the history of the race, and his views on the addition of Stand-Up Paddleboarding into the event.
Join us as we delve into the immersive experience of racing through the untouched beauty of the Yukon wilderness.
This is the first of our 'deep dive' episodes looking at the Yukon 1000 race, following the experiences of the organisers and participants in the 2023 event.
The Yukon 1000 website is here
The Smithsonian Magazine recently wrote a great article on the race here
Follow the Yukon 1000 on social media
Every year the Yukon 700 is run, with a group of ex-serviceman from the Grenadier Guards descending the Yukon unsupported, many with life changing injuries. To contribute to this worthy cause click here.
Follow the Yukon 700 on Instagram here
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Starboard - Season Sponsor
Starboard's success since 1994 is built on its mission to provide innovation and quality. Starboard offer the most varied range of paddles and boards in the market and a comprehensive global dealer network, with SUP experts ready to help you get up and riding in no time. Check out the vast range of products and SUP knowledge on their website
Starboard
Baltic Lifejackets - Episode Sponsor
Baltic know that the best personal floatation devices are always the ones that get worn, so they've designed the SUP Elite and SUP Pro specifically for SUPrs. They're designed to make climbing back on your board easier and have a cut which allows full movement when you're paddling, making them super comfortable to wear....
This bonus episode features the return of Cal Major to the show. Cal's epic three part series Scotland: Ocean Nation is now available to stream for FREE through STV Player until March 2024
Cal takes us through the making of the series which shows her 800 mile journey around the Scottish coastline, and her encounters with the beautiful and threatened marine wildlife that exists in this stunning and relentless environment.
This series is highly recommended as a positive, optimistic yet honest representation of the Scottish coast, the incredible creatures who live there and the people who are helping to save them.
You can watch the full series here and through the STV Player App
Seaful is the charity Cal founded which connects children with the water Find out more HERE
In the show we mention Cal's films
Vitamin Sea - Cal's record breaking trip from Lands End to John O Groats
Skyes the Limit - Cal's solo journey around the Isle of Skye
Find out more about Cal on her website HERE
Connect with Cal on social media
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This Season's Sponsor is Starboard
Thank you to Starboard for their continued sponsorship of this podcast.Follow the link for innovative products, advice and information
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Welcome to this special bonus episode recorded with friend of the show, Brendon Prince
Brendon brings us up to date with some of the many highlights since he completed his record breaking circumnavigation of Britain in 2021, and chats about his new event SUP Twelve, launched on 1st April 2023 in Torbay, Devon.
We talk about the film Circumnavigate, currently showing in special screenings in the UK, but which will soon be on general release, some recent awards, his participation in Last Paddler Standing, a December endurance event in Florida and SUP Twelve.
For last minute entries to SUP Twelve please click here
Follow the stream on Saturday 1st April 2023 from the SUPJunkie Facebook page here
To listen to Brendon's previous episodes listen here to his experience paddling Britain
Details of SUP Twelve is on the Above Water website here
Connect with Above Water and SUP Twelve on social media
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This Season is brought to you in association with Starboard.
Starboard has a history in board design, with Svein Rasmussen entering the windsurfing market with innovative designs back in 1994, building the brand to become market leader within a decade. The brand was quick to recognise the huge potential of stand up paddling and while maintaining careful consideration for their environmental impact, have continuously strived to produce the best boards and paddles for all abilities.
Visit Starboard at https://sup.star-board.com/
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This Season's Sponsor is Starboard
Thank you to Starboard for their continued sponsorship of this podcast.Follow the link for innovative products, advice and information
Starboard
It's the third annual meeting of the SUPfm book (and film) club, co-hosted this year by World Champion April Zilg
In this episode Simon and April discuss recent releases or favourite books and films which will either help enhance your enjoyment of your paddle experience OR to use as a gift list for yourself or for others.
You will support the podcast if you buy from the links below.
In the episode we reviewed
Stand Up Paddleboarding in Great Britain - Jo Moseley
Training for the Uphill Athlete - Steve House et al
Improving Your Stand Up Paddleboarding - Andy Burrows and James Van Drunen
Circumnavigate - The Story of the Long Paddle - Film by Will Reddaway
Will's beautiful film of Brendon's incredible journey is currently on a National tour of adventure and local film festivals. Check out the trailer here Congratulations to Brendon and all competitors in Last Paddler Standing 2022
April's book, The Athlete Agenda helps you to practically put together your individual and personalised approach to success, whatever your event and your aspirations.
We also talked about
The Paddleboard Bible - Dave Price
All In - Chris Bertish - Release due 2023
We mentioned
The Obstacle is the Way - Ryan Holiday
Periodization of Strength Training for Sports – Tudor Bompa
April also offers her coaching services, check out her website here: https://www.aprilzilg.com/
Buy The Athlete Agenda here (AL)
Connect with April on social media
Instagram @aprilzilg
Instagram @theathleteagenda
Facebook @AprilZilgPaddles
You tube https://youtube.com/c/aprilzilg
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This bonus episode has been brought to you in association with Starboard.
Starboard has a history in board design, with Svein Rasmussen entering the windsurfing market with innovative designs back in 1994, building the brand to become market leader within a decade.
The brand was quick to recognise the huge potential of stand up paddling and while maintaining careful consideration for their environmental impact, have continuously strived to produce the best boards and paddles for all abilities.
Visit Starboard at https://sup.star-board.com/
Mentioned in this episode:
This Season's Sponsor is Starboard
Thank you to Starboard for their continued sponsorship of this podcast.Follow the link for innovative products, advice and information
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This week in our final episode of the season we feature Bart, Wes and Whit from the SUP Vets, a not for profit organisation who provide SUP surf retreats for those veterans needing support or a new sense of purpose following their exit from the military I speak to this Top-Gun school graduate, Navy Seal and Ranger about their collaboration together and working with Sean Poynter (APP World Champ) Ian 'Kanga' Cairns surf legend and Daniel Hughes - professional SUP surfer and the benefits it brings to warriors trying to connect back to their lives outside the military and combat zone. Please note this episode contains upsetting topics and some 'industrial language' however is a life affirming initiative delivered with huge love and great benefits for their fellow service colleagues. Please support : https://thesupvets.org/ (The SUP Vets at their website here) Connect on social media https://www.instagram.com/thesupvets/ (Instagram) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3_kYWCelRs&t=15s (You tube) Keep up with SUPfm: on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SUPfmPodcast/ (@SUPfmPodcast) on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supfmpodcast/ (@supfmpodcast) AND subscribe to our newsletter https://supfm-podcast.aweb.page/p/e41b5a80-42e1-4f27-87db-e0b7486c5ef6 (here) and get your FREE guide to the apps we recommend, to live your best SUP life Build the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the water Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition (£37) It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/ (https://supfm.thinkific.com/) See you on the water! Mentioned in this episode: This episode is sponsored by Baltic LifeJackets and Whasup Baltic’s innovation team have you covered with their specialist PFDs designed for SUP. The SUP Pro and SUP Elite give you maximum mobility on the board and in the water. The thin, compact and flexible buoyancy material on the front of the PFDs, makes it easier to get back on the board, and when you’re paddling it makes the buoyancy aid follow your paddle movement smoothly. Baltic are a Swedish based company, with the Swedish safety mindset, and they manufacture in Europe and sell across the world. To check out the SUP specific, SUP Pro and SUP Elite then follow this link and find out your country specific stockist : https://baltic.se/en/produkter/flytvastar/aktivitet/flytvastar-for-sup/
WhaSUP produce reasonably priced, high quality custom bags for all styles and sizes of boards and paddles and for all watersports.
WhaSUP have developed an extensive range of protective board bags, from standard day bags to full on travel bags, and supply to individuals and teams, recreational riders and professionals all across the globe. Check out their range here: https://whasup.co.uk/ This Season's Sponsor is Starboard Thank you to Starboard for their continued sponsorship of this podcast. Follow the link for innovative products, advice and information https://www.supfmpodcast.com/starboard (Starboard)
This week in our 100th episode we're celebrating our landmark episode and featuring some of the many guests who've appeared in the show and who helped us achieve this number of episodes. Thank you for the voice messages from April Zilg, Brendon Prince, Jordan Wylie, Ben Longhurst and Maddi Le Blanc Excerpts featured, come from interviews with Chris Bertish, Professor Mike Tipton, Michael Booth, April Zilg, Wallace J Nichols, SUP Garbage Man and SUPJunkie - Sarah Thornley Keep up with SUPfm: on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SUPfmPodcast/ (@SUPfmPodcast) on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supfmpodcast/ (@supfmpodcast) AND subscribe to our newsletter https://supfm-podcast.aweb.page/p/e41b5a80-42e1-4f27-87db-e0b7486c5ef6 (here) and get your FREE guide to the apps we recommend, to live your best SUP life Build the knowledge to keep safe on the water Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition (£37) It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/ (https://supfm.thinkific.com/) See you on the water! Mentioned in this episode: This episode is sponsored by Baltic LifeJackets, Zennway ESEA Strap and Whasup Baltic’s innovation team have you covered with their specialist PFDs designed for SUP. The SUP Pro and SUP Elite give you maximum mobility on the board and in the water. The thin, compact and flexible buoyancy material on the front of the PFDs, makes it easier to get back on the board, and when you’re paddling it makes the buoyancy aid follow your paddle movement smoothly. Baltic are a Swedish based company, with the Swedish safety mindset, and they manufacture in Europe and sell across the world. To check out the SUP specific, SUP Pro and SUP Elite then follow this link and find out your country specific stockist : https://baltic.se/en/produkter/flytvastar/aktivitet/flytvastar-for-sup/
If you've ever struggled to carry your board to the water then check out the ESEA strap by UK innovators Zennway It combines a SUP specific, carry strap with a robust ‘no snag’ SUP Leash… giving you a practical 2 in 1 solution, also available as a quick release belt option.
Made with resilient marine grade materials for long term use in the most challenging environments, you can make your SUP experience ESEA by following the link here: https://zennway.com/
WhaSUP produce reasonably priced, high quality custom bags for all styles and sizes of boards and paddles and for all watersports.
WhaSUP have developed an extensive range of protective board bags, from standard day bags to full on travel bags, and supply to individuals and teams, recreational riders and professionals all across the globe. Check out their range here: https://whasup.co.uk/ This Season's Sponsor is Starboard Thank you to Starboard for their continued sponsorship of this podcast. Follow the link for innovative products, advice and information https://www.supfmpodcast.com/starboard (Starboard)
The River Severn is the longest river in the UK and in this episode I speak to Craig and James from SUP Shropshire who recently descended the river over four days to raise money for two important charities Craig and James are both serving officers with the Fire and Rescue Service and as part of their roles respectively deliver rescue duties and water safety education alongside their SUP guiding and instructing To support the fundraising for their chosen charities https://seaful.org.uk/ (Seaful )and https://www.sara-rescue.org.uk/ (SARA) (Severn Area Rescue Association) https://www.justgiving.com/team/sup-shropshire (please go to their fundraising page here) http://www.supshropshire.com/ (SUP Shropshire website is here) Connect with SUP Shropshire on social media https://www.facebook.com/SUPShropshireAdventureGuiding (Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/sup_shropshire/ (Instagram) Keep up with SUPfm: on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SUPfmPodcast/ (@SUPfmPodcast) on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supfmpodcast/ (@supfmpodcast) AND subscribe to our newsletter https://supfm-podcast.aweb.page/p/e41b5a80-42e1-4f27-87db-e0b7486c5ef6 (here) and get your FREE guide to the apps we recommend, to live your best SUP life Build the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the water Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition (£37) It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/ (https://supfm.thinkific.com/) See you on the water! Mentioned in this episode: This Season's Sponsor is Starboard Thank you to Starboard for their continued sponsorship of this podcast. Follow the link for innovative products, advice and information https://www.supfmpodcast.com/starboard (Starboard) This episode is sponsored by Baltic LifeJackets, Zennway ESEA Strap and Whasup Baltic’s innovation team have you covered with their specialist PFDs designed for SUP. The SUP Pro and SUP Elite give you maximum mobility on the board and in the water. The thin, compact and flexible buoyancy material on the front of the PFDs, makes it easier to get back on the board, and when you’re paddling it makes the buoyancy aid follow your paddle movement smoothly. Baltic are a Swedish based company, with the Swedish safety mindset, and they manufacture in Europe and sell across the world. To check out the SUP specific, SUP Pro and SUP Elite then follow this link and find out your country specific stockist : https://baltic.se/en/produkter/flytvastar/aktivitet/flytvastar-for-sup/
If you've ever struggled to carry your board to the water then check out the ESEA strap by UK innovators Zennway It combines a SUP specific, carry strap with a robust ‘no snag’ SUP Leash… giving you a practical 2 in 1 solution, also available as a quick release belt option.
Made with resilient marine grade materials for long term use in the most challenging environments, you can make your SUP experience ESEA by following the link here: https://zennway.com/
WhaSUP produce reasonably priced, high quality custom bags for all styles and sizes of boards and paddles and for all watersports.
WhaSUP have developed an extensive range of protective board bags, from standard day bags to full on travel bags, and supply to individuals and teams, recreational riders and professionals all across the globe. Check out their range here: https://whasup.co.uk/
Over several days in September 2022, London's Canary Wharf will be playing host to Britain's highest profile SUP event in years, the APP London SUP Open In this bonus episode Simon talks about the background to the event with CEO of the APP, Tristan Boxford and chats with rapidly rising British competitors https://www.instagram.com/hollypye/ (Holly Pye) and https://www.instagram.com/blueewer01/ (Blue Ewer), before rounding things off with an event overview from Ex-British National Champion Sarah Thornley of https://www.supjunkie.co.uk/ (SUPJunkie.uk) The APP London SUP Open is running between 16th and 18th September To find out more https://appworldtour.com/london-sup (check out the official site here) Connect with APP on social media https://twitter.com/theappworldtour (Twitter) https://www.instagram.com/appworldtour/ (Instagram) https://www.youtube.com/c/Watermanleague (You tube) Keep up with SUPfm: on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SUPfmPodcast/ (@SUPfmPodcast) on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supfmpodcast/ (@supfmpodcast) AND subscribe to our newsletter https://supfm-podcast.aweb.page/p/e41b5a80-42e1-4f27-87db-e0b7486c5ef6 (here) and get your FREE guide to the apps we recommend, to live your best SUP life Build the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the water Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition (£37) It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/ (https://supfm.thinkific.com/) See you on the water! Mentioned in this episode: This episode is sponsored by Baltic LifeJackets and Whasup Baltic’s innovation team have you covered with their specialist PFDs designed for SUP. The SUP Pro and SUP Elite give you maximum mobility on the board and in the water. The thin, compact and flexible buoyancy material on the front of the PFDs, makes it easier to get back on the board, and when you’re paddling it makes the buoyancy aid follow your paddle movement smoothly. Baltic are a Swedish based company, with the Swedish safety mindset, and they manufacture in Europe and sell across the world. To check out the SUP specific, SUP Pro and SUP Elite then follow this link and find out your country specific stockist : https://baltic.se/en/produkter/flytvastar/aktivitet/flytvastar-for-sup/
WhaSUP produce reasonably priced, high quality custom bags for all styles and sizes of boards and paddles and for all watersports.
WhaSUP have developed an extensive range of protective board bags, from standard day bags to full on travel bags, and supply to individuals and teams, recreational riders and professionals all across the globe. Check out their range here: https://whasup.co.uk/ This Season's Sponsor is Starboard Thank you to Starboard for their continued sponsorship of this podcast. Follow the link for innovative products, advice and information https://www.supfmpodcast.com/starboard (Starboard)
This week we feature the king of endurance paddling, Bart De Zwart Bart's successes span multiple race wins for events like Yukon and 11 Cities alongside his exploration across Nepal, Zambia and Greenland as well as crossing Pacific Island chains and the North Sea. He was also a past 24 hour distance champion. In this interview we chat about his experiences and the specific training, mental approach and the preparation required to achieve some of his epic achievements. https://sup.star-board.com/team/dream-team/bart-de-zwart/ (Bart's Starboard page is here) Connect with Bart on social media https://www.facebook.com/bart.maui (Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/bartdezwart/ (Instagram) Keep up with SUPfm: on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SUPfmPodcast/ (@SUPfmPodcast) on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supfmpodcast/ (@supfmpodcast) AND subscribe to our newsletter https://supfm-podcast.aweb.page/p/e41b5a80-42e1-4f27-87db-e0b7486c5ef6 (here) and get your FREE guide to the apps we recommend, to live your best SUP life Build the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the water Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition (£37) It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/ (https://supfm.thinkific.com/) See you on the water! This Season is brought to you in association with Starboard. Starboard has a history in board design, with Svein Rasmussen entering the windsurfing market with innovative designs back in 1994, building the brand to become market leader within a decade. The brand was quick to recognise the huge potential of stand up paddling and while maintaining careful consideration for their environmental impact, have continuously strived to produce the best boards and paddles for all abilities. Visit Starboard at https://sup.star-board.com/
This week I speak to Tanvi Jagadish, the original Indian Surfer Girl, who is changing attitudes and expectations about girls spending time in the water across India, and in the process providing inspiration across the world Multiple national champion and Ted speaker Tanvi, started with a love of the water which was stoked by her Grandfather and the Surfing Swami (US surfer, Jack Hebner) and became the first SUP athlete to represent India on the international stage. This is the guest who April Zilg calls 'a real inspiration'. Sample Tanvi's experience at the ISA Worlds in Fijihttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_PjL3bWMhw ( HERE) https://www.kadalsurfschool.com/ (Tanvi's SUP school website is here) Connect with Tanvi on social media https://www.facebook.com/tanvisurfer (Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/indiansurfergirl/ (Instagram) Keep up with SUPfm: on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SUPfmPodcast/ (@SUPfmPodcast) on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supfmpodcast/ (@supfmpodcast) AND subscribe to our newsletter https://supfm-podcast.aweb.page/p/e41b5a80-42e1-4f27-87db-e0b7486c5ef6 (here) and get your FREE guide to the apps we recommend, to live your best SUP life Build the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the water Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition (£37) It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/ (https://supfm.thinkific.com/) See you on the water! This season is brought to you in association with Starboard. Starboard has a history in board design, with Svein Rasmussen entering the windsurfing market with innovative designs back in 1994, building the brand to become market leader within a decade. The brand was quick to recognise the huge potential of stand up paddling and while maintaining careful consideration for their environmental impact, have continuously strived to produce the best boards and paddles for all abilities. Visit Starboard at https://sup.star-board.com/ Mentioned in this episode: This episode is sponsored by Baltic LifeJackets and Whasup Baltic’s innovation team have you covered with their specialist PFDs designed for SUP. The SUP Pro and SUP Elite give you maximum mobility on the board and in the water. The thin, compact and flexible buoyancy material on the front of the PFDs, makes it easier to get back on the board, and when you’re paddling it makes the buoyancy aid follow your paddle movement smoothly. Baltic are a Swedish based company, with the Swedish safety mindset, and they manufacture in Europe and sell across the world. To check out the SUP specific, SUP Pro and SUP Elite then follow this link and find out your country specific stockist : https://baltic.se/en/produkter/flytvastar/aktivitet/flytvastar-for-sup/
WhaSUP produce reasonably priced, high quality custom bags for all styles and sizes of boards and paddles and for all watersports.
WhaSUP have developed an extensive range of protective board bags, from standard day bags to full on travel bags, and supply to individuals and teams, recreational riders and professionals all across the globe. Check out their range here: https://whasup.co.uk/ This Season's Sponsor is Starboard Thank you to Starboard for their continued sponsorship of this podcast. Follow the link for innovative products, advice and information https://www.supfmpodcast.com/starboard (Starboard)
Casper Steinfath is the Danish paddler who has brought Viking resilience , into his racing, his adventures and his crossings With 6 world titles and 2 successes in the legendary and intimidating Red Bull Heavy Water , Casper has been there from the start, flying the flag as the most successful European racer on the world circuit. In part two of this two part interview, we talk about how how he has extended his ability to 'thrive in chaos' by completing expeditions and challenges that have proved less than straightforward. He shares what he has learned by failing and how this has made such a difference to the way he confronts any challenge. Casper's website https://www.caspersteinfath.com/ (is here ) Connect with Casper on social media https://www.facebook.com/Caspersteinfath/ (Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/cj_steinfath/ (Instagram) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuMYhHymU_xq80BQg-xV5w (You tube ) Watch his https://www.redbull.com/int-en/films/skagerrak-film (documentary Skagerrak for free here) Rent or Buy his documentary: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/standingonwaterfilm (Standing on Water on Vimeo Here) Keep up with SUPfm: on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SUPfmPodcast/ (@SUPfmPodcast) on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supfmpodcast/ (@supfmpodcast) AND subscribe to our newsletter https://supfm-podcast.aweb.page/p/e41b5a80-42e1-4f27-87db-e0b7486c5ef6 (here) and get your FREE guide to the apps we recommend, to live your best SUP life Build the lifetime knowledge to keep safe on the water Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition (£37) It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/ (https://supfm.thinkific.com/) See you on the water! Mentioned in this episode: This Season's Sponsor is Starboard Thank you to Starboard for their continued sponsorship of this podcast. Follow the link for innovative products, advice and information https://www.supfmpodcast.com/starboard (Starboard) This episode is sponsored by Baltic LifeJackets, Zennway ESEA Strap and Whasup Baltic’s innovation team have you covered with their specialist PFDs designed for SUP. The SUP Pro and SUP Elite give you maximum mobility on the board and in the water. The thin, compact and flexible buoyancy material on the front of the PFDs, makes it easier to get back on the board, and when you’re paddling it makes the buoyancy aid follow your paddle movement smoothly. Baltic are a Swedish based company, with the Swedish safety mindset, and they manufacture in Europe and sell across the world. To check out the SUP specific, SUP Pro and SUP Elite then follow this link and find out your country specific stockist : https://baltic.se/en/produkter/flytvastar/aktivitet/flytvastar-for-sup/
If you've ever struggled to carry your board to the water then check out the ESEA strap by UK innovators Zennway It combines a SUP specific, carry strap with a robust ‘no snag’ SUP Leash… giving you a practical 2 in 1 solution, also available as a quick release belt option.
Made with resilient marine grade materials for long term use in the most challenging environments, you can make your SUP experience ESEA by following the link here: https://zennway.com/
WhaSUP produce reasonably priced, high quality custom bags for all styles and sizes of boards and paddles and for all watersports.
WhaSUP have developed an extensive range of protective board bags, from standard day bags to full on travel bags, and supply to individuals and teams, recreational riders and professionals all across the globe. Check out their range here: https://whasup.co.uk/
Casper Steinfath is the Danish paddler who has brought the Viking resilience he forged in the waters of Cold Hawaii, into the international racing scene With 6 world titles and 2 successes in the legendary and intimidating Red Bull Heavy Water , Casper has been there from the start, flying the flag as the most successful European racer on the world circuit. In part one of a two part interview, we talk about how he built his water skills and go deep into his racing career including his first race and his successes at those iconic Red Bull events. Casper's website https://www.caspersteinfath.com/ (is here ) Connect with Casper on social media https://www.facebook.com/Caspersteinfath/ (Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/cj_steinfath/ (Instagram) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuMYhHymU_xq80BQg-xV5w (You tube ) Rent or Buy his documentary: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/standingonwaterfilm (Standing on Water on Vimeo Here) Keep up with SUPfm: on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SUPfmPodcast/ (@SUPfmPodcast) on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supfmpodcast/ (@supfmpodcast) AND subscribe to our newsletter https://supfm-podcast.aweb.page/p/e41b5a80-42e1-4f27-87db-e0b7486c5ef6 (here) and get your FREE guide to the apps we recommend, to live your best SUP life Build the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the water Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition (£37) It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/ (https://supfm.thinkific.com/) See you on the water! Mentioned in this episode: This episode is sponsored by Baltic LifeJackets and Whasup Baltic’s innovation team have you covered with their specialist PFDs designed for SUP. The SUP Pro and SUP Elite give you maximum mobility on the board and in the water. The thin, compact and flexible buoyancy material on the front of the PFDs, makes it easier to get back on the board, and when you’re paddling it makes the buoyancy aid follow your paddle movement smoothly. Baltic are a Swedish based company, with the Swedish safety mindset, and they manufacture in Europe and sell across the world. To check out the SUP specific, SUP Pro and SUP Elite then follow this link and find out your country specific stockist : https://baltic.se/en/produkter/flytvastar/aktivitet/flytvastar-for-sup/
WhaSUP produce reasonably priced, high quality custom bags for all styles and sizes of boards and paddles and for all watersports.
WhaSUP have developed an extensive range of protective board bags, from standard day bags to full on travel bags, and supply to individuals and teams, recreational riders and professionals all across the globe. Check out their range here: https://whasup.co.uk/ This Season's Sponsor is Starboard Thank you to Starboard for their continued sponsorship of this podcast. Follow the link for innovative products, advice and information https://www.supfmpodcast.com/starboard (Starboard)
This week we're joined by Jo Moseley, film-maker, speaker and now the author of her first book, Stand-up Paddleboarding in Great Britain This book was a true collaborative project, with many of the UK paddleboard tribe involved in its creation, either introducing Jo to their favourite places, or offering their expertise, knowledge or support. If you haven't caught Jo's first episode you can https://www.supfmpodcast.com/episode/brave-enough (listen here) In this episode we're also joined by 'mystery guest' Caz Dawson who's also been a guest on the show and guided Jo in some of her North Wales adventures. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/episode/adventures-in-north-wales-caz-dawson (Listen to Caz's episode here) We also mentioned Caz's incredible catered foodie experiences on the river, as seen in https://www.instagram.com/p/CengIfuI6lw/ (this beautiful Instagram post) from https://www.instagram.com/sup_lass/ (@sup_lass) BUY Jo's Book 'https://amzn.to/3bvNUgq (Stand-up Paddleboarding in Great Britain) (AL) WATCH Jo's Film https://vimeo.com/ondemand/braveenough ('Brave Enough' on Vimeo) Connect with Jo on social media https://www.facebook.com/joanna.moseley.77 (Facebook) https://twitter.com/healthyhappy50 (Twitter ) https://www.instagram.com/thejoyofsuppodcast_/ (Instagram) https://www.jomoseley.com/ (Jo's Website here) Keep up with SUPfm: on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SUPfmPodcast/ (@SUPfmPodcast) on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supfmpodcast/ (@supfmpodcast) AND subscribe to our newsletter https://supfm-podcast.aweb.page/p/e41b5a80-42e1-4f27-87db-e0b7486c5ef6 (here) and get your FREE guide to the apps we recommend, to live your best SUP life Build the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the water Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition (£37) It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/ (https://supfm.thinkific.com/) See you on the water! Mentioned in this episode: Episode Supported by Zennway's ESEA Carry Strap and WhaSUP Board Bags If you've ever struggled to carry your board to the water then check out the ESEA strap by UK innovators Zennway It combines a SUP specific, carry strap with a robust ‘no snag’ SUP Leash… giving you a practical 2 in 1 solution, also available as a quick release belt option.
Made with resilient marine grade materials for long term use in the most challenging environments, you can make your SUP experience ESEA by following the link here: https://zennway.com/
WhaSUP produce reasonably priced, high quality custom bags for all styles and sizes of boards and paddles and for all watersports.
They produce standard day bags, to full on travel bags, and supply to individuals and teams, recreational riders and professionals all across the globe. Check out their range here: https://whasup.co.uk/
This Season's Sponsor is Starboard Thank you to Starboard for their continued sponsorship of this podcast. Follow the link for innovative products, advice and information https://www.supfmpodcast.com/starboard (Starboard)
This week I chat with author Dr Wallace 'J' Nichols ('J' to his friends), who wrote the international best selling book 'Blue Mind'. The book re-defines how we see water, by connecting all the benefits and the science for a life changing substance whose value to many of us has been hidden in plain sight. It also explains why SUP has become so popular recently! 23rd July is 'World Blue Mind Day' and you can take part in it, by bringing someone who needs it, to your water and sharing the story with #bluemind Buy J's book https://amzn.to/3IGJqjE (Blue Mind here) (AL) Find out more about J's new book, https://amzn.to/3OhfRq2 (Dear Wild Child here) (AL) https://www.wallacejnichols.org/ (J's website is here ) Connect and follow J on... https://www.facebook.com/wallacejnichols (Facebook here) https://www.instagram.com/wallacejnichols/ (Instagram here) https://twitter.com/wallacejnichols (Twitter here) J mentioned our previous guest on this podcast, Lizzi Larbalestier Lhttps://www.supfmpodcast.com/episode/blue-health (isten to her episode here )and https://goingcoastal.blue/ (visit her website here) Keep up with SUPfm: on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SUPfmPodcast/ (@SUPfmPodcast) on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supfmpodcast/ (@supfmpodcast) AND subscribe to our newsletter https://supfm-podcast.aweb.page/p/e41b5a80-42e1-4f27-87db-e0b7486c5ef6 (here) and get your FREE guide to the apps we recommend, to live your best SUP life Build the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the water Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition (£37) It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/ (https://supfm.thinkific.com/) See you on the water! Note: Please support SUPfm by using our links, many of which are affiliate links and which help us to continue running the show! Mentioned in this episode: This Season's Sponsor is Starboard Thank you to Starboard for their continued sponsorship of this podcast. Follow the link for innovative products, advice and information https://www.supfmpodcast.com/starboard (Starboard) This episode is sponsored by Baltic LifeJackets and Whasup Baltic’s innovation team have you covered with their specialist PFDs designed for SUP. The SUP Pro and SUP Elite give you maximum mobility on the board and in the water. The thin, compact and flexible buoyancy material on the front of the PFDs, makes it easier to get back on the board, and when you’re paddling it makes the buoyancy aid follow your paddle movement smoothly. Baltic are a Swedish based company, with the Swedish safety mindset, and they manufacture in Europe and sell across the world. To check out the SUP specific, SUP Pro and SUP Elite then follow this link and find out your country specific stockist : https://baltic.se/en/produkter/flytvastar/aktivitet/flytvastar-for-sup/
WhaSUP produce reasonably priced, high quality custom bags for all styles and sizes of boards and paddles and for all watersports.
WhaSUP have developed an extensive range of protective board bags, from standard day bags to full on travel bags, and supply to individuals and teams, recreational riders and professionals all across the globe. Check out their range here: https://whasup.co.uk/
This week we feature David Haze, the Nomadic Paddler. David, through his own actions ended up serving time for crimes he was fully responsible for. Having experienced the lows of prison he emerged with a determination to turn his life around and to show that having a conviction is no barrier to becoming a useful member of society. Since coming out of prison David has been on a mission to help other ex-offenders see the value in sport and rehabilitation and to show the public that change is possible and with a second chance anyone can turn their lives around David has broken 7 paddleboard world records and has set his sights first on an environmental journey round the Isle of Wight, before taking on Europe in his Untamed Beasts challenge. https://allianceofsport.org/ (Alliance of Sport )is one of the main charities David raises money for One book we found had made such a powerful impression on us both and which we discussed in this episode is You Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins https://amzn.to/3OS6DS5 (available here) (AL) You can visit the https://www.nomadicpaddler.co.uk/ (Nomadic Paddler website here ) Connect with David on social media https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070559673286 (Facebook) https://twitter.com/nomadicpaddler (Twitter) https://www.instagram.com/nomadicpaddler/ (Instagram) Keep up with SUPfm: on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SUPfmPodcast/ (@SUPfmPodcast) on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supfmpodcast/ (@supfmpodcast) AND subscribe to our newsletter https://supfm-podcast.aweb.page/p/e41b5a80-42e1-4f27-87db-e0b7486c5ef6 (here) and get your FREE guide to the apps we recommend, to live your best SUP life Build the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the water Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition (£37) It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/ (https://supfm.thinkific.com/) See you on the water! This Season is brought to you in association with Starboard. Starboard has a long history in board design, with Svein Rasmussen entering the windsurfing market with innovative designs back in 1994, building the brand to become market leader within a decade. The brand was quick to recognise the huge potential of stand up paddling and while maintaining careful consideration for their environmental impact, have continuously strived to produce the best boards and paddles for all abilities. Visit Starboard at https://sup.star-board.com/
This week we kick off Season 5 with US racer April Zilg. April has competed at the highest level for a number of years, winning some of the world's biggest races and became APP world vice champion in 2019 This season, the in-form April has won the 2022 Carolina Cup and the first APP event of the season in Santa Monica, winning clean sweeps across technical and distance! In this episode we discuss her sporting and coaching background, before getting to how her scientific approach has changed her agenda as an athlete, and has led to her step-up in form. April's new book, https://amzn.to/3OSbkeQ (The Athlete Agenda) coaches you to assemble your individual and personalised approach to achieving success, whatever your event and your aspirations. April also offers her coaching services, check out her website here: https://www.aprilzilg.com/ (https://www.aprilzilg.com/) https://amzn.to/3OTRMpZ (Buy The Athlete Agenda here) (AL) Connect with April on social media Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aprilzilg/ (@aprilzilg) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theathleteagenda/ (@theathleteagenda) Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AprilZilgPaddles/ (@AprilZilgPaddles) You tube https://youtube.com/c/aprilzilg (https://youtube.com/c/aprilzilg) Links to What We Talked About April's favourite podcast is one of mine too, https://hubermanlab.com/ (The Huberman Lab) a load of interesting physiology information to benefit your training and health education. https://amzn.to/3ReEu9B (The Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing) by Phillip Maffetone is one of the important approaches that April has taken from to shape her coaching and training. Keep up with SUPfm: on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SUPfmPodcast/ (@SUPfmPodcast) on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supfmpodcast/ (@supfmpodcast) AND subscribe to our newsletter https://supfm-podcast.aweb.page/p/e41b5a80-42e1-4f27-87db-e0b7486c5ef6 (here) and get your FREE guide to the apps we recommend, to live your best SUP life Build the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the water Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition (£37) It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/ (https://supfm.thinkific.com/) See you on the water! This Season is brought to you in association with Starboard. Starboard has a long history in board design, with Svein Rasmussen entering the windsurfing market with innovative designs back in 1994, building the brand to become market leader within a decade. The brand was quick to recognise the huge potential of stand up paddling and while maintaining careful consideration for their environmental impact, have continuously strived to produce the best boards and paddles for all abilities. Visit Starboard at https://sup.star-board.com/ If you're new to the sport then we've got you covered, with episodes on some of the key subjects and challenges facing new members of the tribe. We have experienced watermen and women covering these key subjects: How to choose your SUP SUP safety Learning, confidence and developing core skills What you need to know about your iSUP and package
We've grouped these (and other beginner episodes) together in this list so to get a head-start here: Make sure you don't miss out on future episodes by following us on your favourite podcast app here https://www.supfmpodcast.com/listen (https://www.supfmpodcast.com/listen) Please support the show by using our links, if you're buying any of the products we talk about! Mentioned in this episode: This episode is sponsored by Baltic LifeJackets and Whasup Baltic’s innovation team have you covered with their specialist PFDs designed for SUP. The SUP Pro and SUP Elite give you maximum mobility on the board and in the water. The thin, compact and flexible buoyancy material on the front of the PFDs, makes it easier to...
A short but important episode pulled together collaboratively with Alan from SUP North and John McFadzean from SUP the World (a two time guest on this podcast) This features a paddle initiative to connect with the SUP tribe and to all listeners of this podcast wherever you are in the world. PLEASE SHARE with your paddle buddies! We feature Alan and some quotes from Andriy Anisimov (AKA Andriy Liuty-Liutenko) who is the chairman of the UFSS, the leading SUP organisation in Ukraine. Please post your events with #paddleforpeace and #standupforukraine Kf3yZKZ6rT5eNPybcpM8 Events posted so far: UK and Ireland https://www.facebook.com/events/641301697099385/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22search%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D (Paddle for Peace SUP North (Southport)) https://www.facebook.com/events/716465009761271/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22search%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D (Paddle for Peace London ) https://www.facebook.com/events/274024581403234/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22search%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D (Paddle for Peace Dublin) https://www.facebook.com/events/654338852491475/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22search%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D (Paddle For Peace Wirral) https://www.facebook.com/goodlifepaddleco/photos/1911826855685722 (Paddle For Peace Teddington) You can make contributions in a number of places including: UK www.withukraine.org USA https://www.npr.org/2022/02/25/1082992947/ukraine-support-help (Charities Here) Visit the UFSS here: https://ufss.org.ua/ (https://ufss.org.ua/) Slavia Ukraini! Kf3yZKZ6rT5eNPybcpM8
This episode is the official annual meeting of the SUPfm book club, looking at some of the ways you can connect with the water, read about inspirational paddlers and gain information so you can live your best SUP life in 2022 In this episode I chat with Sarah Thornely (SUPJunkie) about books and a film and we catch up from a Chilean airport with Jordan Wylie. The Book and Film List The Power of the Paddle by Jordan Wylie https://www.bitebackpublishing.com/books/the-power-of-the-paddle (Buy from the publishers here) or https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Paddle-mission-inspire-adventure/dp/1785907255/ref=sr_1_1?crid=EZCQOGZIIW3&keywords=jordan+wylie&qid=1637496401&sprefix=jordan+wylie%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-1#customerReviews (from Amazon) Wild Waters by Suzanne Masters Available from the https://susannemasters.com/books/ (author's website here) or https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wild-Waters-wildlife-companion-aquatic-ebook/dp/B09HRL1RVV (from Amazon) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Diaries-Unbalanced-Paddleboarder-Crash-RISE/dp/1636844472/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= (Crash and Rise by Mike Shoreman) https://www.naturalnavigator.com/books-and-library/ (The Secret World of Weather and How to Read Water) - both by Tristan Gooley https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stoked-Chris-Bertish/dp/1770227644/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1B0TPRY16IYB4&keywords=chris+bertish&qid=1640043836&sprefix=chris+bertish%2Caps%2C67&sr=8-1 (Stoked by Chris Bertish) FILM: Brave Enough by Frit Tam and Jo Moseley https://vimeo.com/ondemand/braveenough/502656424 (NOW available from Vimeo here) Check out https://www.supfmpodcast.com/episode/the-supfm-book-club/ (The First SUPfm Book Club )Episode here We've spoken to many of these contributors on the show and if you want to hear more of their stories here are their episodes https://www.supfmpodcast.com/episode/supjunkie (Sarah 'SUPJunkie' Thornely) https://www.supfmpodcast.com/episode/the-great-british-paddle-jordan-wylie (Jordan Wylie - The Power of the Paddle) https://www.supfmpodcast.com/episode/brave-enough (Jo Moseley - Brave Enough) https://www.supfmpodcast.com/episode/how-to-read-water-with-ted-speaker-and-ny-times-bestselling-author-tristan-gooley (Tristan Gooley - The Natural Navigator) https://www.supfmpodcast.com/episode/the-unbalanced-paddleboarder-mike-shoreman (Mike Shoreman - The Unbalanced Paddleboarder) https://www.supfmpodcast.com/episode/bertish (Chris Bertish - Stoked and Last Known Coordinates) This episode is brought to you in association with Starboard. Starboard has a long history in board design, with Svein Rasmussen entering the windsurfing market with innovative designs back in 1994, building the brand to become market leader within a decade. The brand was quick to recognise the huge potential of stand up paddling and while maintaining careful consideration for their environmental impact, have continuously strived to produce the best boards and paddles for all abilities. Visit Starboard at https://sup.star-board.com/ Keep up with SUPfm: on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SUPfmPodcast/ (@SUPfmPodcast) on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supfmpodcast/ (@supfmpodcast) AND subscribe to our newsletter https://supfm-podcast.aweb.page/p/e41b5a80-42e1-4f27-87db-e0b7486c5ef6 (here) and get your FREE guide to the apps we recommend, to live your best SUP life Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and all for less than the price of an hours on water tuition (£37) . It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/ See you on the water! Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions....
No better way to sign off this season, than with a genuine legend and the bona fide queen of the sport, Candice Appleby. A true SUP, surf and SUP surf icon. Candice has been described by ESPN, the US sports broadcaster, as being a combination of Venus Williams and a whole bunch of other superlative US female sports stars, all rolled up into one package. Candice was there on Waikiki beach when SUP was starting, and was an early racer and she's delivered a staggering amount of wins across distance, technical and surfing over a huge number of years. In this interview we talk about her origins, her cross-sport and event training and what coaching advice she'd give to a novice Candice...if she were starting again now. Candice loves coaching and YOU can also be coached by the legend of SUP racing, through her https://www.oceanacademyusa.com/ (Ocean Academy here) Mentioned in the Episode We talk about Candice's dominating performance and sprint finish to win at the Pacific Paddle Games 2015...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bbq60LTdEfY&t=7892s (watch here for the video) and skip to 2:10:40 for the box-office finale. Check out the video of the Battle of the Paddle 2014 at Salt Creek and thishttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpdWwPqwau4 ( 'Carnage Compilation') reel Candice's website is here : https://www.candiceappleby.com/ (candiceappleby.com) Connect with Candice on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/oceanacademyusa (@oceanacademyusa) https://www.facebook.com/candiceappleby32 (@candiceappleby) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/oceanacademyusa/ (@oceanacademyusa) https://www.instagram.com/applesteeze/ (@applesteeze) This episode is brought to you in association with Starboard. Starboard has a long history in board design, with Svein Rasmussen entering the windsurfing market with innovative designs back in 1994, building the brand to become market leader within a decade. The brand was quick to recognise the huge potential of stand up paddling and while maintaining careful consideration for their environmental impact, have continuously strived to produce the best boards and paddles for all abilities. Visit Starboard at https://sup.star-board.com/ Keep up with SUPfm: on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SUPfmPodcast/ (@SUPfmPodcast) on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supfmpodcast/ (@supfmpodcast) AND subscribe to our newsletter https://supfm-podcast.aweb.page/p/e41b5a80-42e1-4f27-87db-e0b7486c5ef6 (here) and get your FREE guide to the apps we recommend, to live your best SUP life STOP PRESS - Until midnight Tuesday 30th November - Get this course at HALF PRICE Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and all for less than the price of an hours on water tuition £37 £18.50 It's available at www.supfmpodcast.com/course Use the CODE: BF50 to get your 50% off See you on the water! Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
This week we're delighted to to be talking to Jo Moseley someone who perhaps doesn't need any introduction, particularly in the UK If you haven't heard of Jo she's one of the biggest ambassadors for the sport in the UK and also a prolific creator and has spoken hundreds of times about her love for paddle-boarding and how it helped to build her mental and physical health following some personal life events. She's also a filmmaker, podcaster and 'soon to be' author, and we cover all these areas in this fascinating chat. Jo's podcast 'The Joy of SUP' has a 25 episode back catalogue with conversations with a number of inspirational women, and is available on Apple and all other podcast providers Find it on Facebook at : https://www.facebook.com/thejoyofsuppodcast (https://www.facebook.com/thejoyofsuppodcast) Jo's film, Brave Enough is currently appearing in Adventure Film Festivals nationwide. Trailer is here: https://vimeo.com/502656424 (https://vimeo.com/502656424) Produced and filmed by https://www.facebook.com/passionfruitpicturesstudio (Passionfruit Pictures) Connect with Jo Jo's Website : https://www.jomoseley.com/ (https://www.jomoseley.com/) Facebook https://www.facebook.com/joanna.moseley.77 (https://www.facebook.com/joanna.moseley.77) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/healthyhappy50/ (https://www.instagram.com/healthyhappy50/) This episode is brought to you in association with Starboard. Starboard has a long history in board design, with Svein Rasmussen entering the windsurfing market with innovative designs back in 1994, building the brand to become market leader within a decade. The brand was quick to recognise the huge potential of stand up paddling and while maintaining careful consideration for their environmental impact, have continuously strived to produce the best boards and paddles for all abilities. Visit Starboard at https://sup.star-board.com/ STOP PRESS - Until midnight Tuesday 30th November - Get this course at HALF PRICE Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and all for less than the price of an hours on water tuition £37 £18.50 It's available at https://my.captivate.fm/www.supfmpodcast.com/course (www.supfmpodcast.com/course) Use the CODE: BF50 to get your 50% off Keep up with SUPfm on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SUPfmPodcast/ (@SUPfmPodcast) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supfmpodcast/ (@supfmpodcast) Subscribe to our newsletter https://supfm-podcast.aweb.page/p/e41b5a80-42e1-4f27-87db-e0b7486c5ef6 (here) and get your FREE guide to the apps we recommend, to live your best SUP life See you on the water! Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
This week we speak with Lizzi Larbalestier, enviromentalist and coach, as we harvest her knowledge and her experience of protecting sea mammals and the ocean, alongside her role as an executive coach, using the ocean as a means to improve performance and mental health. Apologies for the sound quality in some sections of this episode In this episode we talk about the increasing number of encounters between ocean wildlife and ourselves and how we can behave responsibly to reduce and eliminate the serious harm we can do to these beautiful animals. We also talk about blue health and how the ocean and her daily connection with water has allowed her to inspire leaders to change and tap into their own blue minds. Lizzi's website is is here: https://goingcoastal.blue/ (https://goingcoastal.blue/) Lizzi is raising money to support the rescue of sea mammals and the seal hospital in Cornwall Please make a donation here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/lizzi-l (https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/lizzi-l) Lizzi Volunteers for British Divers Marine Life Rescue: https://bdmlr.org.uk/ (https://bdmlr.org.uk/) Surfers against Sewage : https://www.sas.org.uk/ (https://www.sas.org.uk/) Connect with Lizzi on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GoingCoastalBlueTwitter (https://www.facebook.com/GoingCoastalBlue) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Lizzi_L/ (https://www.instagram.com/Lizzi_L/) In the Episode Wally the walrus attracted interest from across the globe, here's the take from https://www.npr.org/2021/07/04/1012978290/englands-beloved-wally-the-walrus-seen-far-from-home (NPR ) The Story of Stuff is a short documentary, check out the organisation and film https://www.storyofstuff.org/ (here) Watch the powerful documentary http://www.resurfacethemovie.com/ (Resurface) available on Netflix Lizzi talks about Force Blue : https://forceblueteam.org/ (https://forceblueteam.org/ ) This episode is brought to you in association with Starboard. Starboard has a long history in board design, with Svein Rasmussen entering the windsurfing market with innovative designs back in 1994, building the brand to become market leader within a decade. The brand was quick to recognise the huge potential of stand up paddling and while maintaining careful consideration for their environmental impact, have continuously strived to produce the best boards and paddles for all abilities. https://sup.star-board.com/ (Visit Starboard here) Keep up with SUPfm and subscribe to our newsletter https://www.supfmpodcast.com/ (https://www.supfmpodcast.com/) and get your free guide to the best apps we recommend, to get your best SUP life. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SUPfmPodcast/ (@SUPfmPodcast) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supfmpodcast/ (@supfmpodcast) Our comprehensive online SUP safety course gives you the knowledge you need to keep safe on the water and all for less than the price of an hours on water tuition (£37) . It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/ See you on the water! Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
This week we speak to Charlie Jones...by day she's a physiotherapist working for the UK's National Health Service, specialising in muscular-skeletal rehabilitation... and in her spare time she is 'SUP Physio' providing rehab...fitness...and the occasional post-workout cocktail to her clients in the spectacular coastal county of Dorset. In this episode we carry out a head to toe analysis of the SUP benefits for the body, with recommendations for warming up and how to deal with that annoying crampy foot pain. We also discuss common SUP injuries and how to prevent them. Check out the SUP Physio website here: https://www.thesupphysio.co.uk/ (https://www.thesupphysio.co.uk/) Connect with Charlie on social media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_sup_physio/ (@the_sup_physio) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSupPhysio (@thesupphysio) Mentioned in the Episode Charlie referred to the work carried out by a study team from Bond University, Queensland, Australia into the physical benefits of SUP Link to the study here: https://bmcsportsscimedrehabil.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13102-016-0057-6 (https://bmcsportsscimedrehabil.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13102-016-0057-6) Simon's article on SUP Mag UK about the benefits to the mind of SUP: https://standuppaddlemag.co.uk/mind-body-and-soul/ (https://standuppaddlemag.co.uk/mind-body-and-soul/) Our University of Portsmouth Episode discussing the physical implications of lockdowns on SUP https://www.supfmpodcast.com/episode/sup-science (https://www.supfmpodcast.com/episode/sup-science ) Professor Mike Tipton's episode, examining the physical effects and benefits of cold water on the body for winter paddlers: www.supfmpodcast.com/coldwater This episode is brought to you in association with Starboard. Starboard has a long history in board design, with Svein Rasmussen entering the windsurfing market with innovative designs back in 1994, building the brand to become market leader within a decade. The brand was quick to recognise the huge potential of stand up paddling and while maintaining careful consideration for their environmental impact, have continuously strived to produce the best boards and paddles for all abilities. Visit Starboard at https://sup.star-board.com/ Keep up with SUPfm on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SUPfmPodcast/ (@SUPfmPodcast) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supfmpodcast/ (@supfmpodcast) or subscribe to our newsletter (scroll down) https://www.supfmpodcast.com/ (https://www.supfmpodcast.com/) and get your free guide to the best apps we recommend, to get your best SUP life Our comprehensive online SUP safety course gives you the knowledge you need to keep safe on the water and all for less than the price of an hours on water tuition (£37) . It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/ See you on the water! Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
This week we feature Reta Boychuk, Canada’s first ever female River SUP Instructor who has been 'sending it' through her instructor cooperative and delivering white-water stoke across Western Canada...Colorado and internationally. Reta doesn't do half measures and in this episode, we talk about her life as a river devotee, as a Badfish athlete and about female domination of white-water SUP Check out CANRVRSUP Website here: https://www.canrvrsup.ca/#/ (https://www.canrvrsup.ca/#/) Connect with CANRVRSUP on social media https://www.facebook.com/canrvrsup (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/canrvrsup (https://www.facebook.com/canrvrsup) https://www.instagram.com/canrvrsup/ (Instagram) https://www.instagram.com/canrvrsup (https://www.instagram.com/canrvrsup) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB2Q5XajAkHYui1cKMflRaQ (You tube) Reta can also be found on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/reta.sends/ (https://www.instagram.com/reta.sends/) Reta is supported by Badfish SUP, Kokatat.com and Predator Helmets Check out the https://devilsheadcoffee.ca/product/canrvrsup-full-send/ (CANRVRSUP full send blend )from Devils Head Coffee For more on Whitewater SUP Check out Episode 48 with British Paddler Emma Love and Episode 22 Descending the Zambezi This episode is brought to you in association with Starboard. Starboard has a long history in board design, with Svein Rasmussen entering the windsurfing market with innovative designs back in 1994, building the brand to become market leader within a decade. The brand was quick to recognise the huge potential of stand up paddling and while maintaining careful consideration for their environmental impact, have continuously strived to produce the best boards and paddles for all abilities. Visit Starboard at https://sup.star-board.com/ Keep up with SUPfm on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SUPfmPodcast/ (@SUPfmPodcast) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supfmpodcast/ (@supfmpodcast) or subscribe to our newsletter (scroll down) https://www.supfmpodcast.com/ (https://www.supfmpodcast.com/) and get your free guide to the best apps we recommend, to get your best SUP life Our comprehensive online SUP safety course gives you the knowledge you need to keep safe on the water and all for less than the price of an hours on water tuition (£37) . It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/ (https://supfm.thinkific.com/) See you on the water! Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
This week we feature Dave Knight from @SUP3six5 who is nearing the end of his challenge to paddle daily for 365 days straight, to inspire others to connect with nature and water and boost their mental health. If you want to get a real taste of his exploits then the best place is on Instagram where you can check out his posts and his entertaining story highlights which have been built up lovingly over the last 350+ days. Check it out on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/sup3six5/ In this episode he shares his rebooting strategy and his 'quiver' of methods for managing his own mental health, with the core of this approach being time in, on and under the water. Completing this project has needed a huge combination of grit, motivation and organisation and a 'day at a time' approach. Throughout this year he's had the support of his partner Mia, his friends and family and also organisations including O'Shea, O'Neill and Henri Lloyd. Special mentions for his paddle buddy Tim Woodhead, and his frequent wingman Jude...and not forgetting Bow. Support the mental health work of the charity Mind by donating to Dave's fundraising page at https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/sup3six5 He's due for a BIG finish on Saturday 30th October At Wildshore Delamere https://www.wildshoredelamere.co.uk/ near Chester, finishing with a night paddle so give him a huge cheer as he crosses the line! Episode Name checks Previous guests mentioned in this episode, include Samantha Rutt, Brendon Prince and Professor Mike Tipton This episode is brought to you in association with Starboard. Starboard has a long history in board design, with Svein Rasmussen entering the windsurfing market with innovative designs back in 1994, building the brand to become market leader within a decade. The brand was quick to recognise the huge potential of stand up paddling and while maintaining careful consideration for their environmental impact, have continuously strived to produce the best boards and paddles for all abilities. Visit Starboard at https://sup.star-board.com/ Keep up with SUPfm on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SUPfmPodcast/ (@SUPfmPodcast) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supfmpodcast/ (@supfmpodcast) or subscribe to our newsletter (scroll down) https://www.supfmpodcast.com/ (https://www.supfmpodcast.com/) and get your free guide to the best apps we recommend, to get your best SUP life Our comprehensive online SUP safety course gives you the knowledge you need to keep safe on the water and all for less than the price of an hours on water tuition (£37) . It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/ See you on the water! Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
In this week's interview we feature Ben Longhurst, the Technical Director of the innovative UK organisation, The Water Skills Academy (WSA). Water Skills Academy cover a number of bases … they run expeditions and SUP holidays across the world, they run SUP industry events and in person events to inspire and keep paddlers informed and they were particularly active during the initial UK lockdowns with webinars...which certainly kept morale up when we couldn't get onto the water WSA's core mission is to offer courses to build skills and certify instructors for adventure guiding, surfing, lifesaving and a number of other specialisms. The topic of instructors isn’t something which we’ve covered before on the podcast, and while there are some clear benefits to getting coached, whatever your level, there are also real benefits to becoming an instructor, because it's fun particularly introducing people into the sport. Ben is an experienced adventurer in his own right and we also talk about his experience descending the worlds deepest gorge in Nepal and the west coast of Scotland In the episode we also talk about: Sian Sykes' SUPfm Episode which is here: https://www.supfmpodcast.com/episode/circumnavigating-wales-by-sup-and-other-adventures WSA's Lockdown Webinars here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7USWXLNQdYDnBXJZ-AkTlbFn8R6kKsp_ (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7USWXLNQdYDnBXJZ-AkTlbFn8R6kKsp_) Check out the video of Ben's spectacular expedition in Nepal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eH4Ts3XTnZg Visit the WSA Website here : https://www.waterskillsacademy.com/ Connect with WSA on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/waterskillsacademy Instagram https://www.instagram.com/waterskillsacademy/ This episode is brought to you in association with Starboard. Starboard has a long history in board design, with Svein Rasmussen entering the windsurfing market with innovative designs back in 1994, building the brand to become market leader within a decade. The brand was quick to recognise the huge potential of stand up paddling and while maintaining careful consideration for their environmental impact, have continuously strived to produce the best boards and paddles for all abilities. Visit Starboard at https://sup.star-board.com/ Keep up with SUPfm on Facebook: @SUPfmPodcast Instagram: @supfmpodcast or subscribe to our newsletter and get your free guide to the best apps we recommend, to live your best SUP life (scroll down) https://www.supfmpodcast.com/ Our comprehensive online SUP safety course gives you the knowledge you need to keep safe on the water and all for less than the price of an hours on water tuition (£37) . It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/ See you on the water! Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
This week Brendon Prince makes a triumphant return to the show after his epic 4000km circumnavigation around mainland Britain, which has been covered by international and British news media. Brendon has broken a number of world records in the process and encountered the best and the worst of what the British coastline has to offer, and in this episode he talks about the experiences which shaped his trip including his 'interesting' encounter with Orcas. The purpose of his trip was to raise money to develop an app to engage school children and the public to teach water safety and ultimately reduce the number of drownings in the UK. For a coastal nation we are generally uneducated about water and the sea, and this app communicates the message to children (and adults) effectively through games, stories and interaction, which is a highly effective method. To check out our previous episode with Brendon https://www.supfmpodcast.com/episode/the-long-paddle-2021-with-brendon-prince (please click here) To contribute to the app please give here: https://thelongpaddle.co.uk/sponsorship/ The Long Paddle Website is here : https://thelongpaddle.co.uk/ Connect on social media Instagram : @thelongpaddle2021 Facebook : @thelongpaddle2021 Twitter : @thelongpaddle You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJatVfJi_TTGOE2JbzujzHw This episode is brought to you in association with Starboard. Starboard has a long history in board design, with Svein Rasmussen entering the windsurfing market with innovative designs back in 1994, building the brand to become market leader within a decade. The brand was quick to recognise the huge potential of stand up paddling and while maintaining careful consideration for their environmental impact, have continuously strived to produce the best boards and paddles for all abilities. Visit Starboard at https://sup.star-board.com/ Keep up with SUPfm on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SUPfmPodcast/ (@SUPfmPodcast) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supfmpodcast/ (@supfmpodcast) or subscribe to our newsletter (scroll down) https://www.supfmpodcast.com/ (https://www.supfmpodcast.com/) and get your free guide to the best apps we recommend, to get your best SUP life Our comprehensive online SUP safety course gives you the knowledge you need to keep safe on the water and all for less than the price of an hours on water tuition (£37) . It's available here at www.supfm.thinkific.com See you on the water! Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
This week we feature the incredible Niek Van Der Linde, who is the four-time winner of the classic (and gritty) Non-Stop 11 Cities Race. This year he added to his win by simultaneously breaking the world 24 hour SUP record on a regulation board rather than the usual 'unlimited' version used for these record attempts. In this episode we talk about the classic 11 Cities Race, his experiences, his training and get the inside track on paddling in the Netherlands. Check out the video of his successful world record attempt here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCND6wkpWS_D9A9iuLBOQngQ Nick's website is here: http://www.leersup.nl/ (www.leersup.nl) Nick is a Fanatic team rider https://www.fanatic.com/sup Gear supplied by https://www.ion-products.com/ Paddle from https://blackprojectsup.com/ Find out about the 11 Cities Race here: https://www.sup11citytour.com/ Connect on social media Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/leersupnl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leersup/ You tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCND6wkpWS_D9A9iuLBOQngQ This episode is brought to you in association with Starboard. Starboard has a long history in board design, with Svein Rasmussen entering the windsurfing market with innovative designs back in 1994, building the brand to become market leader within a decade. The brand was quick to recognise the huge potential of stand up paddling and while maintaining careful consideration for their environmental impact, have continuously strived to produce the best boards and paddles for all abilities. Visit Starboard at https://sup.star-board.com/ Keep up with SUPfm on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SUPfmPodcast/ (@SUPfmPodcast) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supfmpodcast/ (@supfmpodcast) or subscribe to our newsletter (scroll down) https://www.supfmpodcast.com/ (https://www.supfmpodcast.com/) and get your free guide to the best apps we recommend, to get your best SUP life Our comprehensive online SUP safety course gives you the knowledge you need to keep safe on the water and all for less than the price of an hours on water tuition (£37) . It's available here at www.supfm.thinkific.com See you on the water! Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
This week we feature Irish waterman Dave Ludgate, as we sit down for a relaxed chat about paddling across Ireland and his beautiful waters of Cork. Dave is also known as Subowti for reasons we uncover in the episode, and has a deep love of SUP surfing and for the environment and spends time paddling the River Lee picking up the varied objects that get dumped. He's happiest when he's in the water and saddest when it gets polluted. In this episode I set Dave the added objective of converting the County Cork Olympic O'Donovan brothers to SUP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbRFapxCgFs Dave is a FatStick Team Rider - https://fatstickboards.com/ (https://fatstickboards.com/) Dave is a North Coast Wetsuits Ambassador - https://www.northcoastwetsuits.co.uk/ (https://www.northcoastwetsuits.co.uk/) Clean Coasts - https://cleancoasts.org/ (https://cleancoasts.org/) Connect with Dave on social media Facebook http://www.subowti.ie/ (@)subowti Twitter http://www.subowti.ie/ (@)subowti Instagram http://www.subowti.ie/ (@)subowti This episode is brought to you in association with Starboard. Starboard has a long history in board design, with Svein Rasmussen entering the windsurfing market with innovative designs back in 1994, building the brand to become market leader within a decade. The brand was quick to recognise the huge potential of stand up paddling and while maintaining careful consideration for their environmental impact, have continuously strived to produce the best boards and paddles for all abilities. Visit Starboard at https://sup.star-board.com/ Keep up with SUPfm on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SUPfmPodcast/ (@SUPfmPodcast) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supfmpodcast/ (@supfmpodcast) or subscribe to our newsletter (scroll down) https://www.supfmpodcast.com/ (https://www.supfmpodcast.com/) and get your free guide to the best apps we recommend, to get your best SUP life Our comprehensive online SUP safety course gives you the knowledge you need to keep safe on the water and all for less than the price of an hours on water tuition (£37) . It's available here at www.supfm.thinkific.com See you on the water! Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
This week we're proud to feature Speaker, Author, Filmmaker, Conservationist and Ocean Pioneer, Chris Bertish. Chris has scored a number of incredible achievements, including his legendary victory at Mavericks, the big wave Californian surf break. In this interview we talk about his record-breaking 2016 crossing of the Atlantic by SUP which is captured in his newly released documentary 'Last Known Coordinates'. We were able to grab some time with Chris, speaking to him from his family beach house in South Africa. Despite the odd loss of signal, we managed to capture a fascinating interview which showcased his uncompromising attitude and methodical approach, which has propelled Chris to so many epic achievements. We talk about how to push your comfort zone and adaptability, being comfortable with change and not just surviving but thriving despite managing difficult and changing environments. While we don't personally expect to be paddling the Atlantic anytime soon, we hope that this interview will give you the everyday inspiration to keep going, embrace spending time outside your comfort zone and really go all in for your passion, whatever it is. Chris's next challenge is to wing-foil the Pacific in 2022 in his Transpac https://chrisbertish.com/project/transpac-wing/ (project) making the first carbon neutral crossing from California to Hawaii and crossing 2750 miles of open ocean. Chris Bertish Links Instagram - www.instagram.com/chrisbertish Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OfficialChrisBertish Web - www.chrisbertish.com Impossible Sessions - www.instagram.com/impossiblesessions Links for the Film Watch on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/lastknowncoordinates Watch on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/last-known-coordinates/id1573469875 Website : www.lastknowncoordinates.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lastknowncoordinatesfilm Instagram: www.instagram.com/lastknowncoordinatesfilm Twitter: www.twitter.com/LKCfilm Chris Bertish Foundation Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ChrisBertishFoundation Instagram - www.instagram.com/chrisbertishfoundation This episode is brought to you in association with Starboard. Starboard has a long history in board design, with Svein Rasmussen entering the windsurfing market with innovative designs back in 1994, building the brand to become market leader within a decade. The brand was quick to recognise the huge potential of stand up paddling and while maintaining careful consideration for their environmental impact, have continuously strived to produce the best boards and paddles for all abilities. Visit Starboard at https://sup.star-board.com/ You can keep up with SUPfm on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SUPfmPodcast/ (@SUPfmPodcast) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supfmpodcast/ (@supfmpodcast) or subscribe to our newsletter (scroll down) https://www.supfmpodcast.com/ (https://www.supfmpodcast.com/) and get your free guide to the best apps we recommend, to get your best SUP life Our comprehensive online SUP safety course gives you the knowledge you need to keep safe on the water and all for less than the price of an hours on water tuition (£37) . It's available here at www.supfm.thinkific.com See you on the water! Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
In this week's value-added-episode, we've got two interviews for you, as we feature Veronique Musumeci talking about Belgium as a stand up paddle destination, and Chris MacDonald who tells us about his epic SUP journey covering the 55 miles of sea between Mallorca and Ibiza, two of the Balearic Islands. Veronique appears across the media in Belgium talking about SUP, and runs the website SUP and See: https://supandsee.sharetribe.com/ Her website has contributors and locations from across the world, but really worth bookmarking if you're planning a trip to paddle in Europe anytime soon. Follow SUP and See on Facebook and Instagram: @supandsee Veronique is an ambassador for Decathlon (ITIWIT) Chris is sponsored by loco surfing and is coached by Michael Booth at https://www.michael-booth.com.au/booth-training/ Chris's website is at http://chrismacadventures.com/ (chrismacadventures.com) You can follow Chris on Instagram @chrismacdonald1998 and contribute to his fundraising at https://www.globalgiving.org/fundraisers/sup50miles/ Chris is an ambassador for @altoperu (Instagram) This episode is brought to you in association with Starboard. Starboard has a long history in board design, with Svein Rasmussen entering the windsurfing market with innovative designs back in 1994, building the brand to become market leader within a decade. The brand was quick to recognise the huge potential of stand up paddling and while maintaining careful consideration for their environmental impact, have continuously strived to produce the best boards and paddles for all abilities. Visit Starboard at https://sup.star-board.com/ Keep up with SUPfm on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SUPfmPodcast/ (@SUPfmPodcast) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supfmpodcast/ (@supfmpodcast) or subscribe to our newsletter (scroll down) https://www.supfmpodcast.com/ (https://www.supfmpodcast.com/) and get your free guide to the best apps we recommend, to get your best SUP life Our comprehensive online SUP safety course gives you the knowledge you need to keep safe on the water and all for less than the price of an hours on water tuition (£37) . It's available here at www.supfm.thinkific.com See you on the water! Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
This week we speak to Los Angeles based writer, director and producer Joe Piscatella, one of the filmmakers behind the landmark documentary about Chris Bertish's audacious attempt to cross the Atlantic Ocean on a stand-up paddleboard. 'Last Known Coordinates' captures the story behind the successful completion of this staggering achievement including the storms, shark encounters, equipment failures and leaks that Chris experienced during his three months on the water. Joe talks about how he got involved with the film and his collaboration to craft over 100 hours of video footage into a compulsive account of a challenge which they said was I'mpossible. Watch it on Vimeo : https://vimeo.com/ondemand/lastknowncoordinates Watch it on iTunes : https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/last-known-coordinates/id1573469875 Their website is is here: https://lastknowncoordinates.com/ Connect on social media Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/lastknowncoordinatesfilm Twitter https://twitter.com/LKCfilm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lastknowncoordinatesfilm/ You tube trailer : https://youtu.be/PCXpWmaUQEc Find out more about the incredible Chris Bertish here : https://chrisbertish.com/ @ChrisBertish This episode is brought to you in association with Starboard. Starboard has a long history in board design, with Svein Rasmussen entering the windsurfing market with innovative designs back in 1994, building the brand to become market leader within a decade. The brand was quick to recognise the huge potential of stand up paddling and while maintaining careful consideration for their environmental impact, have continuously strived to produce the best boards and paddles for all abilities. Visit Starboard at https://sup.star-board.com/ Keep up with SUPfm on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SUPfmPodcast/ (@SUPfmPodcast) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supfmpodcast/ (@supfmpodcast) or subscribe to our newsletter (scroll down) https://www.supfmpodcast.com/ (https://www.supfmpodcast.com/) and get your free guide to the best apps we recommend, to get your best SUP life Our comprehensive online SUP safety course gives you the knowledge you need to keep safe on the water and all for less than the price of an hours on water tuition (£37) . It's available here at www.supfm.thinkific.com See you on the water! Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
In this week's episode we feature journalist Lucy Donoughue from Happiful Magazine. Lucy wrote a beautiful love letter to SUP in her article https://happiful.com/falling-isnt-failing-how-i-found-wellness-on-the-water/ (Falling Isn't Failing) which revealed how SUP has eased some personal challenges including obsessive compulsive disorder, body self image and early menopause. In this episode we freewheel across a number of topics recognisable to anyone who's fallen for the sport whatever your experience level and Lucy explains how as a recent beginner it's about the learning experience, not being afraid to give things a try and to embrace the fact that falling isn't failing. Don't forget to check out Happiful's Podcast, 'I am. I have' hosted by Lucy here: https://anchor.fm/iamihave Lucy has been instructed by Rachel from @SUP4Coach over at https://sup4.co.uk/ In the episode we discussed Lizzie Carr and her incredible Plastic Patrol organisation and if you want to have a listen to the episode it's here https://www.supfmpodcast.com/episode/lizzie-carr-adventurer-and-activist Happiful Magazine is a publication devoted to sharing stories about mental health and challenging mental health stigma and has a counselling directory to provide support. Happiful website is here: www.happiful.com Connect with Happiful and Lucy on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/happifulhq (@happifulhq) Twitter @happifulhq Lucy is also on Twitter @LucyDonoughue Instagram @happiful_magazine Lucy is also on Instagram here: @lucyviews Happiful is on You tube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdr96fVrN1grd5lAQKjtpSw/featured This episode is brought to you in association with Starboard. Starboard has a long history in board design, with Svein Rasmussen entering the windsurfing market with innovative designs back in 1994, building the brand to become market leader within a decade. The brand was quick to recognise the huge potential of stand up paddling and while maintaining careful consideration for their environmental impact, have continuously strived to produce the best boards and paddles for all abilities. Visit Starboard at https://sup.star-board.com/ Keep up with SUPfm on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SUPfmPodcast/ (@SUPfmPodcast) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supfmpodcast/ (@supfmpodcast) or subscribe to our newsletter (scroll down) https://www.supfmpodcast.com/ and get your free guide to the best apps we recommend, to get your best SUP life You can support us over at https://www.patreon.com/supfmpodcast Our comprehensive online SUP safety course gives you the knowledge you need to keep safe on the water and all for less than the price of an hours on water tuition (£37) It's available here at www.supfm.thinkific.com We've put together some packs for our new listeners, so if you're a beginner check out this SUP 101 Pack to get you started https://player.captivate.fm/collection/d6b11808-dd40-48d5-b145-75fd4def3f93%20101 (https://player.captivate.fm/collection/d6b11808-dd40-48d5-b145-75fd4def3f93) See you on the water! IrNG48cCqLOpJoUWpSl1 Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
This week we feature Aussie Michael Booth, who is a four time World Champion and successful coach, entrepreneur and podcaster In this episode we chat about his racing and his unbelievable success, despite coming to the sport relatively late. We talk about his love of coaching and in the episode he explains the most common mistakes most new paddlers make, and breaks down how to deliver an awesome buoy turn. Michael 'loves being a beginner' and has turned his skills towards exploring and learning new skills including the Boothcast, a podcast featuring business personalities and successful watermen and women from across the world. He is also building both a fashion business and his new house. You can visit Michael and find out about his coaching services at his website here: https://www.michael-booth.com.au/ In the episode we talk about the epic race where he won the ICF World title in China in 2019 You can watch the race in full here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y31IYrkxqFY Connect with Michael on social media Facebook @mgbooth Instagram @_michaelbooth https://www.instagram.com/boothtraining/ (@boothtraining) https://www.instagram.com/desirsdevoyage/ (@desirsdevoyage) Check out Michael's Boothcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or here: https://www.michael-booth.com.au/boothcast/ Chris Voss wrote the book 'Never Split the Difference' and Michael and myself have drawn inspiration and a lot of great quotes from it. This episode is brought to you in association with Starboard. Starboard has a long history in board design, with Svein Rasmussen entering the windsurfing market with innovative designs back in 1994, building the brand to become market leader within a decade. The brand was quick to recognise the huge potential of stand up paddling and while maintaining careful consideration for their environmental impact, have continuously strived to produce the best boards and paddles for all abilities. Visit Starboard at https://sup.star-board.com/ Keep up with SUPfm on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SUPfmPodcast/ (@SUPfmPodcast) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supfmpodcast/ (@supfmpodcast) or subscribe to our newsletter (scroll down) https://www.supfmpodcast.com/ (https://www.supfmpodcast.com/) and get your free guide to the best apps we recommend, to get your best SUP life Our comprehensive online SUP safety course gives you the knowledge you need to keep safe on the water and all for less than the price of an hours on water tuition (£37) . It's available here at www.supfm.thinkific.com See you on the water! Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
This week we're chatting with Sarah Thornely of SUPJunkie. Sarah is a confirmed SUP Junkie and having discovered the sport late, threw herself into it, first by winning the British Women's Championship in 2017 at the age of 58 (NB - Not the age category championship) and then by providing streaming commentary and athlete interviews for UK, APP and International events as well as writing for SUP journals and Magazines (all without any previous media experience). Sarah encapsulates the 'Aloha Spirit' within the sport, with her support for those supporting others and for the GB Racing Series and brings her incredible and infectious enthusiasm to this interview. We hope you enjoy this episode The SUPJunkie website is is here ; https://www.supjunkie.co.uk/ Connect with Sarah on social media Facebook @supjunkie.uk Instagram @supjunkie.uk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeU7UytdXUzZV_CTOFl7z_g This episode is brought to you in association with Starboard. Starboard has a long history in board design, with Svein Rasmussen entering the windsurfing market with innovative designs back in 1994, building the brand to become market leader within a decade. The brand was quick to recognise the huge potential of stand up paddling and while maintaining careful consideration for their environmental impact, have continuously strived to produce the best boards and paddles for all abilities. Visit Starboard at https://sup.star-board.com/ If you're new to the sport then we've got you covered, with episodes on some of the key subjects and challenges facing new members of the tribe. We have experienced watermen and women covering these key subjects: How to choose your SUP SUP safety Learning, confidence and developing core skills What you need to know about your iSUP and package
We've grouped these (and other beginner episodes) together in this list so to get a head-start here: Make sure you don't miss out on future episodes by following us on your favourite podcast app here https://www.supfmpodcast.com/listen (https://www.supfmpodcast.com/listen) Keep up with SUPfm on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SUPfmPodcast/ (@SUPfmPodcast) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supfmpodcast/ (@supfmpodcast) or subscribe to our newsletter (scroll down) https://www.supfmpodcast.com/ and get your free guide to the best apps we recommend, to get your best SUP life Support us on Patreon here https://www.patreon.com/supfmpodcast Our comprehensive online SUP safety course gives you the knowledge you need to keep safe on the water and all for less than the price of an hours on water tuition (£37) . It's available here at www.supfm.thinkific.com In Season 4 of the podcast we're giving a shout out to the SUP instructors who work hard to help new and improving paddlers engage with the sport, and get equipped with the skills they need. This week we're featuring Ian Berger from the Hudson Valley H2O a non profit organisation - Visit them here http://www.hvh2o.org/ If you're a certified instructor from anywhere across the world, then we'd like to feature you on an episode. Simply https://www.speakpipe.com/SUPfm (leave us a message here) with your name, your certifying body and a message about you and where you are, with a tip, piece or advice or even a nice word about the podcast ;) You've only got 1min 25 secs of recording time and you can re-record as many times as you like before you send it! We'll choose a recording to feature on each episode after applying a light edit and getting the sound right. Well done to all instructors for your hard work expanding our SUP tribe and wishing you a great season! See you on the water! Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your...
In any sport there are leaders, who strive for improvement and those who follow in their wake. In this episode Norwegian Olympic windsurfer and Starboard founder Svein Rasmussen talks to Simon about his waterman journey and about developing products for both new paddlers and world champions. When it was first founded, Starboard was an upstart company in a world of large well-established windsurf brands. But like many successfully disruptive brands, what made it stand out was it's continuous innovation, which it has continued to this day, developing beyond windsurf and becoming the most recognisable and world leading SUP brand. This episode is brought to you in association with Starboard and you can https://sup.star-board.com/ (check out their site here) We appreciate their support for this podcast. Keep up with SUPfm on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SUPfmPodcast/ (@SUPfmPodcast) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supfmpodcast/ (@supfmpodcast) or subscribe to our newsletter https://www.supfmpodcast.com/ and get your free guide to the apps we recommend to get your best SUP life If you've spent out on a new board for the first time this season, then invest in your knowledge and safety with our popular and comprehensive online SUP safety course, which gives you the knowledge you need to keep safe on the water, and all for less than the price of an hours water tuition (£37) . It's available here In Season 4 of the podcast we're giving a shout out to the SUP instructors who work hard to help new and improving paddlers engage with the sport, and get equipped with the skills they need. If you're a certified instructor from anywhere across the world, then we'd like to feature you on an episode. Simply https://www.speakpipe.com/SUPfm (leave us a message here) with your name, your certifying body and a message about you and where you are, with either a tip, a message about where you love to paddle or even a nice word about the podcast ;) You've only got 1min 25 secs of recording time and you can re-record as many times as you like before you send it! We'll choose a recording to feature on each episode after applying a light edit and getting the sound right. Well done to all instructors for your hard work expanding our SUP tribe and wishing you a great season! Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
This week is beginners week on SUPfm and ahead of Season 4 we've got new paddlers covered, with four episodes covering some of the key subjects and challenges facing new members of the tribe. We're featuring experienced watermen and women covering these key subjects How to choose your SUP SUP safety Learning, confidence and developing core skills What you need to know about your iSUP and package
Make sure you don't miss out on future episodes by following us on your favourite podcast app here https://www.supfmpodcast.com/listen (https://www.supfmpodcast.com/listen) In this episode we introduce you to some of the key skills you need as a SUp'r on the water and as a reminder it's always worth developing your skills with an instructor as they can give you feedback and advice in a way that YouTube simply can't Vikki Weston from Sydney Australia makes her second appearance on the show and has made it her mission through her organisation, 'She SUPs' to help support and provide knowledge for women to get on the water and start having their own adventure. Vikki has also founded her own community of female paddlers and to find out more then head on over to https://www.shesups.com.au/ (https://www.shesups.com.au/) or https://www.shesupscommunity.com/ (https://www.shesupscommunity.com/) If you love Instagram then you'll have already discovered Vikki's excellent stories and reels and if not, then go check them out at @shesups_ In Season 4 of the podcast we're giving a shout out to the SUP instructors who work hard to help new and improving paddlers engage with the sport, and get equipped with the skills they need. In this episode we feature Kylie from the Sunshine Coast in Australia at https://paddledays.com/ (https://paddledays.com/) If you're a certified instructor from anywhere across the world, then we'd like to feature you on an episode. Simply https://www.speakpipe.com/SUPfm (leave us a message here) with your name, your certifying body and a message about you and where you are, with a tip, piece or advice or even a nice word about the podcast ;) You've only got 1min 25 secs of recording time and you can re-record as many times as you like before you send it! We'll choose a recording to feature on each episode after applying a light edit and getting the sound right. Well done to all instructors for your hard work expanding our SUP tribe and wishing you a great season! Keep up with SUPfm on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SUPfmPodcast/ (@SUPfmPodcast) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supfmpodcast/ (@supfmpodcast) or subscribe to our newsletter (scroll down) https://www.supfmpodcast.com/ (https://www.supfmpodcast.com/) and get your free guide to the best apps we recommend, to get your best SUP life Our comprehensive online SUP safety course gives you the knowledge you need to keep safe on the water and all for less than the price of an hours on water tuition (£37) . It's available here at https://my.captivate.fm/www.supfm.thinkific.com (www.supfm.thinkific.com) See you on the water! Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
This week is beginners week on SUPfm and ahead of Season 4 we've got new paddlers covered, with four episodes covering some of the key subjects and challenges facing new members of the tribe. We're featuring experienced watermen and women covering these key subjects How to choose your SUP SUP safety Learning, confidence and developing core skills What you need to know about your iSUP and package
Make sure you don't miss out on future episodes by following us on your favourite podcast app here https://www.supfmpodcast.com/listen (https://www.supfmpodcast.com/listen) In this episode we introduce you to some of the key elements of SUP safety as discussed with some of our past guests on the show. Safety is something that you can never know enough about, but it doesn't have to be dull. Learning about your local conditions and how to prepare yourself can be one of the most enjoyable parts of connecting with the water. As we mention , this is just a taster and we hope that this inspires you to find out more about safety through listening to the episodes in full, taking a course with an instructor or taking our Online SUP Safety Course at www.supfm.thinkific.com If you haven't yet listened to our beginners week iSUP episode then we also talk in more detail about safety and the effect of the wind. In this episode we feature an excerpt from an interview with Nick Ayres from the charity RNLI who talks about rescues and some core moves to keep yourself safe. Find out more about the RNLI and contribute to their lifesaving work here: https://rnli.org/ (https://rnli.org/) RNLI's SUP Safety page is here https://rnli.org/safety/choose-your-activity/stand-up-paddle-boarding Safetrx is the application Nick refers to in the interview and there are variations of this application across the world, not just in the UK Next we've got Reuben and Will from SUP Boarder: https://supboardermag.com/ (https://supboardermag.com/) talking about planning, which is an essential skill whenever you go out on the water. Our most downloaded episode of all time, features Professor Mike Tipton and we add an excerpt from our fascinating interview with him, about preparing yourself for paddling in cold water, which can still be a risk during the summer months. David Walker from Paddlelogger also makes an appearance on this episode, taken from an interview last year where we discussed his continued focus on adding safety features to his innovative app: https://paddlelogger.com/ (https://paddlelogger.com/) In Season 4 of the podcast we're giving a shout out to the SUP instructors who work hard to help new and improving paddlers engage with the sport, and get equipped with the skills they need. If you're a certified instructor from anywhere across the world, then we'd like to feature you on an episode. Simply https://www.speakpipe.com/SUPfm (leave us a message here) with your name, your certifying body and a message about you and where you are, with a tip, piece or advice or even a nice word about the podcast ;) You've only got 1min 25 secs of recording time and you can re-record as many times as you like before you send it! We'll choose a recording to feature on each episode after applying a light edit and getting the sound right. Well done to all instructors for your hard work expanding our SUP tribe and wishing you a great season! Keep up with SUPfm on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SUPfmPodcast/ (@SUPfmPodcast) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supfmpodcast/ (@supfmpodcast) or subscribe to our newsletter (scroll down) https://www.supfmpodcast.com/ (https://www.supfmpodcast.com/) and get your free guide to the best apps we recommend, to get your best SUP life Our comprehensive online SUP safety course gives you the knowledge you need to keep safe on the water and all for less than the price of an hours on water tuition (£37) . It's available here at www.supfm.thinkific.com See you on the water! Mentioned in this episode:...
This week is beginners week on SUPfm and ahead of Season 4 we've got new SUP tribe members covered, with four episodes covering some of the key questions and challenges facing new paddlers wherever you are. We're featuring experienced watermen and women covering these key subjects How to choose your SUP SUP safety Learning, confidence and developing core skills What you need to know about your iSUP and package
Make sure you don't miss out on future episodes by following us on your favourite podcast app here https://www.supfmpodcast.com/listen (https://www.supfmpodcast.com/listen) Today is day two of this week's releases and this episode features Ian Phillips, a waterman whose considerable practical experience across watersports has led to a number of huge achievements and today we're tapping his knowledge on a key evergreen topic for people wanting to join the sport. Check out Ian's excellent source article on How to select your SUP, originally written for his Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/standuppaddleboardukandireland (Standup Paddleboard UK and Ireland) right at the very bottom of these show-notes. Even if you don't listen to the episode, please make sure you read it, you won't regret it! In this episode we talk about Ian's waterman background and his paddle from Scilly to the UK mainland before riffing through his article giving you a great lead through the main features and pitfalls of choosing your first SUP. To learn or to buy a board/equipment with Ian then please visit his site here https://www.surfs-sup.co.uk/ (https://www.surfs-sup.co.uk/) In Season 4 of the podcast we're also giving a shout out to the SUP instructors who work hard to help new and improving paddlers engage with the sport, and get equipped with the skills they need. If you're a certified instructor from anywhere across the world, then we'd like to feature you on an episode. Simply https://www.speakpipe.com/SUPfm (leave us a message here) with your name, your certifying body and a message about you and where you are, with a tip, piece or advice or even a nice word about the podcast ;) You've only got 1min 25 secs of recording time and you can re-record as many times as you like before you send it! We'll choose a recording to feature on each episode after applying a light edit and getting the sound balanced. Well done to all instructors for your hard work expanding our SUP tribe and wishing you a great season! Ian's Article - This is the best independent information on buying your SUP out there!STARTING OUT GUIDECHOOSING A BOARD The most commonly asked question on any sup group worldwide we want to help by giving a quick intro to board and paddle choice for any of our group members. * POINT 1 * In reality you have 2 categories of boards being 1) Inflatable and 2) Hard construction. 1) An inflatable board is one that is stored in a bag, but when ready for use can be rolled out and pumped up. 2) A hard board uses a build material of a foam core wrapped in either an epoxy or carbon, much like a normal surf board. Within each category (inflatable and hard board) you have subsets including : All rounder, Tourer, Race, Downwind and Surf sups. * POINT 2 * Inflatable: PROS If storage space is limited then the isup or inflatable is a great option. You don't need roofbars on a car to transport them as they can easily fit into a car boot. They're light to carry (some are heavier than others) They're not as easily damaged as a hard board so can be dropped or laid on concrete for example without risking cracking the hard board skin. Great as a shared family board for mucking about on. CONS They are affected more by wind as they often sit higher in the water. They don't have the more refined shapes that hard boards have. They're not as adept at surfing or more performance oriented sup. They can puncture and deflate. Hard board: PROS The board designer can refine a shape and has way more control over...
This week is beginners week on SUPfm and ahead of Season 4 we've got new paddlers covered, with four episodes covering some of the key subjects and challenges facing new members of the tribe. We're featuring experienced watermen and women covering these key subjects How to choose your SUP SUP safety Learning, confidence and developing core skills What you need to know about your iSUP and package
Make sure you don't miss out on future episodes by following us on your favourite podcast app here https://www.supfmpodcast.com/listen (https://www.supfmpodcast.com/listen) Today's episode is all about iSUPs so if you've bought a package over the last two years or are planning to buy one, then you need to listen to this. Sean Scott is the supremo of https://www.thenewforestpaddlesportcompany.co.uk/ (New Forest Paddlesports Company) and a vastly experienced waterman who runs tours and a team of instructors in one of the UK's most beautiful national parks In this episode we chat about the brands and the differences in construction which lead to a better or a worse experience when you hit the water. We talk about common upkeep mistakes and how to get your board going and keep your board operating as it should. We also go through those additional pieces of kit in the package, including the standard paddle 'type' , leash choice and fins, which all add together to maximise your paddle experience. We finish by talking about some of those basic safety considerations which are so important for any new paddlers to be aware of when they go out on the water for the first time. The RNLI video we chat about, featuring a paddleboarder who was saved through keeping his mobile / cell close to him is here: https://youtu.be/-AvSMgF4-rM (https://youtu.be/-AvSMgF4-rM) Don't forget we've got an episode with a primer on SUP Safety later in beginners week and that you can get lifetime access to the SUPfm Online SUP Safety Course for £37 over at www.supfm.thinkific.com Thanks again to Sean and https://www.thenewforestpaddlesportcompany.co.uk/ (New Forest Paddlesports Company) who have just been nominated again for the Industry awards for Shop of the Year at SUP Connect. Please vote for them here: https://www.supconnect.com/sup-shop-of-the-year-2021 (https://www.supconnect.com/sup-shop-of-the-year-2021) We've also featured Alex Thornhill from XT SUP who's been a supporter of the podcast from the start. Thanks Alex and here's where you find him https://www.xt-sup.co.uk/ (https://www.xt-sup.co.uk/) Thank you to the https://www.facebook.com/groups/isupownersclub (iSUP Owners Facebook group) and Melinda Collings for many of the questions we answer here. Keep up with SUPfm on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SUPfmPodcast/ (@SUPfmPodcast) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supfmpodcast/ (@supfmpodcast) or subscribe to our newsletter (scroll down) https://www.supfmpodcast.com/ (https://www.supfmpodcast.com/) and get your free guide to the best apps we recommend, to get the best out of your SUP life See you on the water! Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
In advance of Season 4 we're throwing out some bonus episodes to highlight paddlers doing inspirational stuff on the water. Casper Steinfeth completed the latest in his Viking Crossing series completing the 123km challenge on his hydrofoil. Check him out at https://www.redbull.com/int-en/athlete/casper-steinfath (https://www.redbull.com/int-en/athlete/casper-steinfath) His first Viking crossing is here : https://www.redbull.com/int-en/films/skagerrak-film (https://www.redbull.com/int-en/films/skagerrak-film) Ben Bowers has put together an incredible team to complete The Big Stand Up, a charity paddle for Movember, raising money for the men's health charity. The team consists of Charley Boorman (Adventurer/Presenter), James Phelps (Fred Weasley, Harry Potter), Damon Hill (F1 World Champion), James Haskell (England Rugby), Chloe Madeley (Presenter/Fitness Coach), Matthew Wright (Journalist, Presenter), D*Face (Street Artist), Amy Voce (Radio presenter), Nick and Giles English (Bremont Watches Founders), expedition organiser Ben Bowers and friend of the podcast and guest on Episode 32 Paul Hyman. As Ben explains in this interview, he's had two spells of testicular cancer and some low periods of mental health and through his mates and getting out there in nature he's gained some real benefits from paddleboarding. Give Ben a follow on Instagram @iambenbowers Contribute to the fundraising at https://uk.movember.com/team/2398449 (https://uk.movember.com/team/2398449) Finally, Brendon Prince has reached Bude on his circumnavigation of Great Britain, check out his updates on his you tube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJatVfJi_TTGOE2JbzujzHw (The Long Paddle) Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
Hey thanks for stopping by to listen to this trailer for the SUPfm Podcast It doesn't matter if you're a newbie or experienced stand up paddleboarder, either way we've got you covered. This podcast features weekly, long form interviews with inspiring experts and members of the SUP tribe across the world. We have listeners in seventy five countries and a whole bunch of episodes in our back catalog available for free and ready to go on our website www.supfmpodcast.com or at your favourite podcast provider...and don't forget to follow, to get the newest episodes downloaded as soon as they get released. If you sign up to our newsletter on our website you can get your FREE guide to the apps we use to manage safety, weather and tracking. You'll also be sent an email with some curated lists of episodes to help you catch up, including our SUP 101 episodes, guides and inspiration for your first / next expedition or just a list of our top five downloaded episodes so far. Our popular SUP Safety Course is still available for the bargain price of £37, with all the videos lessons, downloads and quizzes you need to help you plan and understand the conditions wherever you are. https://www.patreon.com/supfmpodcast (You can support us via Patreon )by buying me a cup of coffee, which will help me to keep this podcast coming and offsetting some of the costs Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
Tristan Gooley, also known as the natural navigator is a Ted speaker and New York Times bestselling author of a number of outstanding books about how to read the natural world. In this episode we talk about Tristan's book, 'How to Read Water' which is a must-have for any water user of any type and is particularly useful for paddleboarders. The book can be used to interpret water signs in any area of the world and in this episode we cover some of the subjects covered by the book and Simon attempts to explain one of his key take-aways, which is how to tell the height of waves while standing on the beach. How to Read Water was one of the books covered in our https://www.supfm.show/podcast/the-supfm-book-club/ (SUPfm Book Club Episode) back in Season Two and it got such a great reaction from listeners that we had to have Tristan on the show. Tristan's book 'How To Read Water' is available from https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=how+to+read+water&crid=3MXR36HRESGG3&sprefix=how+to+read+water%2Caps%2C155&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_17 (Amazon), and all good booksellers everywhere. There's more about the book on Tristan's https://www.naturalnavigator.com/ (website ) To find out more about the thalweg and cats paws check out these explainers on his https://www.naturalnavigator.com/how-to-read-water/ (website) The way I first got into Tristan's books was learning about how to work out the points of the compass from looking at a tree, there's an explainer https://www.naturalnavigator.com/find-your-way-using/plants/ (here ) Tristan's new book is https://www.amazon.co.uk/Secret-World-Weather-Breeze-Dewdrop/dp/1529339553/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+secret+world+of+weather&qid=1616248931&sr=8-1 (The Secret World of Weather) Follow Tristan (AKA The Natural navigator) On https://www.facebook.com/thenaturalnavigator/ (Facebook:) On https://www.instagram.com/thenaturalnavigator/ (Instagram:) On https://twitter.com/NaturalNav (Twitter:) Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
In this week's episode Simon chats with Fiona Quinn, who paddled her Red inflatable paddleboard the length of Great Britain and was also the first woman to cross the Irish Sea by SUP and complete a triathalon from 'End to End'. The hugely impressive Fiona, talks about her growing hunger for adventure, which led to her ambitious target of taking on the classic distance by paddleboard, despite suffering from a chronic fear of open water. For the full expedition experience, her book 'Ignore the Fear' is a great https://fionalquinn.com/ignore-the-fear-new-book (read here) and to be truly authentic, make sure you eat a lemon drizzle cake while you do so, the https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/lemon-drizzle-cake (recipe is here) ...you're very welcome! If you're up for a bit of inspiration to get out there, then join Fiona's https://fionalquinn.com/adventure-book-club (adventure book club (for free) here) Fiona's latest challenge is a https://www.couchtoultramarathon.com/ ('couch to ultramarathon') where she is running 260 miles along the Pennine way...non stop! Follow her on: https://www.facebook.com/FionaLQuinn/ (Facebook) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB2lSTzeNn16GqGNFUZtGLQ (Youtube) https://instagram.com/fionalquinn (Instagram) https://twitter.com/fionalquinn (Twitter) We featured Fiona's book in our one and only meeting of the https://www.supfm.show/podcast/the-supfm-book-club (SUPfm book club here), so if you'd like even more SUP inspiration, then we've got other books you can check out. Finally we've got our awesome SUPfm Safety Course here for £37 giving you all the information you need for keeping safe on the water for the season Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
This week Simon chats with Steve West, waterman, journalist, historian, ex-professional windsurfer, outrigger-canoe mentor and designer for Mistral boards. Steeped in salt water, Steve talks about his own SUP origins, the close connection of the sport with outrigger canoeing and his epic book ‘Stand Up Paddle, A Paddlers Guide’ which is a highly recommended and great investment for anyone interested in learning from a SUP Svengali http://kanuculture.com/stand-up-paddle-boarding-book (Check it out here.) Steve has got a phenomenal back catalogue of achievements, http://kanuculture.com/steve-west (this is a summary of them.) As a prolific writer he’s written a number of books, http://kanuculture.com/purchasing (all available here) http://kanuculture.com/oc1-book (OC 1 Book) – Read the intro for free http://kanuculture.com/v1-book (V1 Book) – Read the intro for free http://kanuculture.com/oc6-book-intro (OC 6 Book) – Read the intro for free
Steve is on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/steve.west.5492 (here) If you’re kicking off your first full summer season on the water, then check out the SUPfm SUP Safe Course, 37 videos, with downloads and quizzes, to help you become self-sufficient on the water. http://www.supfm.thinkific.com/ (Available here) For £37 (less than the price of one hour’s, one to one instruction), you can get lifetime access to this course, which will ensure you know what to look for when you’re preparing for your session. Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
This week Simon chats with three stand-up paddlers who are working across the University of Portsmouth, to assess the true benefits of the sport, and also to explore it as a method to improve the marine environment Professor Alex Ford, Dr Heather Massey and Dr Zoe Saynor have combined with Andy Warner from local SUP brand Fatstick, to form a collaborative team and establish the facts behind the theory of SUP benefits. In this episode Alex talks about the technology he is exploring with Fatstick to make us all citizen marine biologists, and Heather and Zoe talk about exploring the mental-health and the physical benefits of the 'blue gym'. For the month of March 2021, the team are concluding a SUP study and we're asking all paddlers from any country to help the team and https://eeluop2020.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/supscience (complete the study here). It takes less than 10 minutes! :) Alex Ford Staff profile https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/alex-ford (here) Heather Massey Heather's Podcast : Humans In Extremes is https://m.soundcloud.com/universityofportsmouth/sets/humans-in-extremes-podcast (available on Soundcloud here ) Twitter : @H_Massey1979 Staff profile https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/heather-massey (here) Zoe Saynor Research group Twitter https://twitter.com/CHaRT_UoP (here ) Personal twitter https://twitter.com/zoe_saynor?lang=en (here) Staff profile https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/zoe-saynor (here) Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
The always impressive Jordan Wylie chats with Simon about his incredible adventure, paddling the coast of Great Britain.As warmer and longer days come closer with the prospect of more time in the water, why not prepare by improving your SUP safety knowledge for the new season, with the SUPfm Safety Course. With the code GBPADDLE10 we're not only offering you £10 off the course, but for every course sold, we'll make a £5 donation to Jordan's Frontline Children appeal to build a school. Check out the course here at www.supfm.thinkific.com Offer valid until 19th March 2021 Show Notes Jordan Wylie kept the UK biting it's nails throughout 2020, as they tracked his gritty progress as he attempted to be the first person to circumnavigate the British coastline on a stand-up paddleboard. Despite facing a variety of challenges including injury and weather he crossed the Irish Sea twice and managed to reach the wild coast of Scotland around mid-winter. Jordan was on the point of entering the finishing straight, before he was forced to abandon due to COVID lockdown. Jordan and his team covered a massive 1478 miles over 149 days and in this episode Jordan talks about his experiences and his reflections on this incredible adventure. The purpose of his mission was to inspire and also to raise money to build the school he had promised to children on his visit to the Horn of Africa and is just £15000 short of his fundraising target of £100,000. Please help him reach his total by donating to https://givepenny.com/the-great-British-paddle-2020?fbclid=IwAR04ipp6DC1aI8uhbnjJhtkZ0KB8Fknmwtk2WatR5tnhLlt-WYY_f8h9TtI (Frontline Children here) Jordan is an author who has already completed a number of extreme adventures and his account of running marathons in Afganistan, Somalia and Iraq is in his book https://www.jordanwylie.org/running-for-my-life (Running for my Life) His account of defending a ship against Somali pirates off the Horn of Africa is in his book https://www.jordanwylie.org/citadel (Citadel) He's also co-authored a book with his daughter Evie called https://www.jordanwylie.org/around-the-world (Around the World) Check out the site for the Great British Paddle https://www.thegreatbritishpaddle.com/ (here) Jordan's Website is https://www.jordanwylie.org/ (here) Frontline Children is the charity Jordan has been raising money for, find out more https://www.frontlinechildren.org/ (here) To keep updated on his progress follow Jordan on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/mrjordanwylie (@mrjordanwylie) Twitter ; https://twitter.com/mrjordanwylie (@mrjordanwylie) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjordanwylie/ (@mrjordanwylie) Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
John McFadzean returns for another chat about his adventures, including his recent self-supported-sortie across Scotland and his 2019 visit through Lebanon to paddle in Syria, where he chalked up another two countries on his impressive list. John's quest is to SUP in every country in the World, an impressive objective and before 2020 arrived he had achieved 45. Transnistria isn't a place figuring highly in the must SUP bucket list, but in this episode John talks about his trip to the country which isn't a country! If you haven't already listened to John's first appearance on the show, then check out Season Two, Episode 21. John's website https://www.suptheworld.com/ (SUP The World) is well worth a visit, with enough stories and experiences to fill a season of podcasts. John was recently longlisted for the Brandt New Travel Writer Award and you can read his entry https://www.bradtguides.com/the-officer/ (here) Insta: @sup_the_world_ Facebook: @SUPTHEWORLD Twitter: @SUP_the_World Don't forget to check out the SUPfm Safety Course for beginner and intermediate paddlers. For £37 you can gain lifetime access to instructor level information spanning a number of paddle environments including coastal. Check it out here at www.supfm.thinkific.com Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
In this episode, the University of Portsmouth's Professor Mike Tipton, a world leader in extreme environmental physiology talks about the effects of cold water and its positive and negative implications for paddlers and water users. As Mike explains, the negative effects of cold water are well known and well researched, but the positive effects are less so and anecdotal. We discuss cold water shock and its effects, as well as the positive effect of cold water on mental health and inflammation. Simon also picks up some tips on keeping his fingers and toes warm on those cold surfing days and Mike shares his claim to fame. https://physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1113/EP086283 (Cold water immersion paper - Kill Or Cure) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnXDt3ibl7c (RNLI's Respect the Water Campaign Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRRIuH7Cp78 (Mike testing Ant Middleton's reaction to cold water shock ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NgHdCjIujo (Surfer talks about the RNLI campaign) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tT5b_3AcZxI (RNLI Rescues 2020 Video) http://idra.world/ (International Drowning Researchers Alliance) Keep up with Mike On Twitter: @profmiketipton Mike's publications at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mike_Tipton (Researchgate) Mike's https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/search.html (research portal) at the University Of Portsmouth Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
Brendon has now completed his journey - check out his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJatVfJi_TTGOE2JbzujzHw (The Long Paddle 2021) or https://www.supfmpodcast.com/episode/brendon (listen here to his second interview )with all the details of his incredible journey Brendon Prince is a pretty impressive guy who has taken on the challenge of being the first to complete the circumnavigation of mainland Britain by paddleboard, and is in serious training for the kick off of his journey in April 2021 A long time open-water swimmer, paddler and adventure sportsman , Brendon's had extreme experiences across the world, but it was a situation he encountered on a UK beach, as a surf lifeguard, which led to a life changing decision to quit his career as a teacher and start a charity https://abovewater.org/ ('Above Water') was set up to reduce drowning using education and the charity has taught skills and knowledge to hundreds of schoolchildren and members of the public since its formation Brendon is paddling to spread the word about water safety and in this episode he shares his passion for water education alongside his preparation for what is his most extreme adventure yet! In this episode we also discuss the inspiration and advice he's received from the awesome duo, https://www.thegreatbritishpaddle.com/ (Jordan Wylie) and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ross_Edgley (Ross Edgley) (who swam the entire 1780 mile distance around the mainland coast of Britain back in 2018) Brendon is looking to head out once he's identified a big enough weather window in April, and will take all opportunities to engage with schools and the public as he goes Find out the latest about Brendon https://thelongpaddle.co.uk/ (on his official site) where you can https://thelongpaddle.co.uk/donate/ (donate ) and find out more about the charity and the activities he's getting up to on his journey Support Brendon and cheer him, on : Instagram : @thelongpaddle2021 Facebook : @thelongpaddle2021 Twitter : @thelongpaddle There are still some sponsorship opportunities available, so if you're a business or organisation who'd like to support his adventure then please https://thelongpaddle.co.uk/sponsorship/ (click here) As you focus towards getting the most out of your paddling this year, why not brush up on your safety knowledge and skills, through the £37 https://supfm.thinkific.com/ (SUPfm Safety Course available here) to buy or to gift to others. Cheaper than an hours 1-2-1 lesson it's written by experienced and certified instructors and packed with value, with 37 videos, quizzes to test your knowledge, and free downloads. Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
And we're back with Season Three, and a brand new episode. Caz Dawson aka SUP Lass, is a paddler from beautiful North Wales, an area of the UK which is full of natural beauty, regardless of your chosen outdoor activity. In this episode Caz chats to Nick about her paddle adventures both home and away and her plans for 2021 including the founding of her own SUP School. It's always good therapy to look for opportunities when in adversity and Caz's relentless forward focus is a great example to follow, as we make our plans for the year. Visit Caz's website http://www.suplass.com/ (here) If you haven't heard it yet, you might like to hear https://www.supfm.show/podcast/circumnavigating-wales-by-sup-and-other-adventures/ (Simon's chat with Sian Sykes ) which was mentioned in this episode Instagram: #sup_lass Twitter: @CarolineJDawson As you focus towards getting the most out of your paddling in 2021 why not brush up on your safety knowledge and skills, through the £37 https://supfm.thinkific.com/ (SUPfm Safety Course available here) to buy or to gift to others. Cheaper than an hours 1-2-1 lesson it's written by experienced certified instructors, it's packed with value, with 37 videos, quizzes to test your knowledge and free downloads. Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
Before we pick up again next week with Season 3, we're sharing this episode, first broadcast back in 2015 with Spike Reid. Spike's been a real friend to the podcast and if you enjoy this episode then also check out the episode he recorded this year about his expedition down the Ganges, here. In 2015 Spike Reid, crossed England, coast to coast, by stand up paddle board. Spike is no stranger to adventure, having worked at the Royal Geographic Society for several years, which gave him the chance to rub shoulders with such legendary explorers as Sir Ranulph Fiennes. Already a qualified mountain leader and worldwide adventurer, his encounter at the Society with Dave Cornthwaite (who paddled the length of the Mississippi) led to him to join a team who circumnavigated Martinique on stand up paddle boards. Spike has always travelled across the world in search of adventure, however in recent years he has become a leading champion of local adventures, hence his recent crossing of England. In this fascinating chat, Spike talks through his paddle board adventures and inspires us to follow his example by adventuring locally. He also he covers useful information for aspiring adventurers including his approach to adventure kit selection and how to keep it lightweight. Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
This episode is a re-broadcast and was originally recorded way back in 2015. We're making some major changes here at SUPfm and before we come back with the second half of Season Three we're taking you all the way back to our first season, where Nick got to chat to the ever impressive Kai Lenny. Kai is a down to earth guy despite growing up at the centre of the surfing world at his home in Hawaii. All the greats, Laird Hamilton, Dave Kalama and Robby Naish would stop by his house on a Friday for a barbecue with his dad. One day (when he was 16 years old) they invited him to foil surf at Jaws. He’s paddled Molokai many times, won stand up paddle world titles and surfed Jaws when it’s huge. He is right up there with the best, at whatever water sport he is taking part in. Kai talks about his training, his mentors and the attention given to his confrontation with Connor Baxter at the much missed Battle of The Paddle event 2014 The wonderful thing about talking with Kai Lenny is that he is clearly grateful for what he has achieved and is proud to share the love of his sport with whoever he meets. It’s also great to see him taking time out to meet and inspire the local kids wherever he paddles. Kai Lenny has created the Positively Kai Foundation which promotes ocean safety and youth development education. It’s a great commitment to the community with an objective to set up training clinics to introduce kids to water sports wherever they are. The chat ended early due to some Skype problems, but we hope you’ll enjoy listening to one of the sport’s top talents, because we really enjoyed talking to him. We talked briefly about his time surfing Jaws. This video takes you with him as he glides down the face of one of the world’s most powerful forces. Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
As we enter the holiday season, it gives us the opportunity to look back at 2020 and revisit some of the highlights from our interviews. While 2020 was a year to forget, it was also a time which sharpened our focus on what was important in life, and for us, returning to the podcast was something which provided some much needed distraction at a very challenging time. We want to sent a big 'thank you' to all our guests who joined us over the 10 months and who have all provided us (and hopefully you, the listeners) with some distraction and inspiration, which will help you with your paddling journeys in 2021. We've chatted to a number of incredible women paddlers this year, and in this episode we feature three of them, with some best bits from interviews in Season Two. First we speak to Fiona Wylde, champion racer and surfer who has succeeded as a top athlete despite being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Second we have some highlights from Lizzie Carr's chat. As a cancer survivor, Lizzie has made a number of brave decisions starting with throwing in her corporate job and going on a number of adventures to highlight the state of our oceans and inland waterways. Finally we have Canadian Maddi LeBlanc, top level racer, enviromentalist, academic, instructor and winner of the top worldwide award, Woman Of The Year, from SUP Connect in 2020. All the full episodes are still available to listen to for free, alongside all our other episodes from 2020 We'd like to give our biggest thanks to you, our listeners for all your support this year and for your active involvement in the show. We've passed 10,000 downloads and we're continuing to build new listeners across the world, as we connect with our international SUP tribe... We'd really love to find out what paddle activities or targets you've got planned for 2021 and if you drop us a brief message at https://www.speakpipe.com/SUPfm (https://www.speakpipe.com/SUPfm) your message could feature on a future episode! Thank you once again for all your support and we look forward to seeing you on the water in 2021! Simon & Nick Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
This podcast is brought to you by the https://supfm.thinkific.com/courses/SUP-safety (SUPfm SUP Safety Course,) the only comprehensive online course available to help Stand Up Paddleboarders learn about planning and safety for their leisure paddling needs. Now also available as a https://supfm.thinkific.com/courses/gift-voucher (gift course). In today's podcast we chat with the legend who is Mike Shoreman, who is also known as @theunbalancedpaddleboarder and whose speech, talking about his experiences with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome went viral and continues to inspire others. In this episode Mike tells of his crash, his rise, and the journey he went on, the obstacles he overcame and the support of the global SUP community which helped in his continued recovery. This is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2R5DYP1ipD0 (the video of the speech which went viral at Speaker Slam) Mike's book Crash and Rise is available internationally in all good book sellers and on https://www.amazon.com/Diaries-Unbalanced-Paddleboarder-Crash-RISE/dp/1636844472/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1ED66BADKRXL6&dchild=1&keywords=crash+and+rise+book&qid=1607862581&sprefix=crash+and+rise%2Cdigital-music%2C217&sr=8-1 (Amazon.com) As Mike reveals, the secret of Canadian paddle success in recent years is entirely down to butter tarts...https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/canadian-butter-tarts (here is the recipe for our UK and European listeners) and here is another for ourhttps://www.oldcutkitchen.com/2020/10/24/butter-tarts/ ( cousins from across the pond .) Check out the threads and the collaboration Mike has with https://shop.californiacowboy.com/ (Californian Cowboy Apparel) Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
Samantha is a much loved racer from the UK, familiar to anyone on the circuit and across Europe. In this fascinating and funny chat, Sam and Simon geek out on some surprising racing advice and compare notes on effective actions used to manage their own mental health. Samantha is an ambassador and fundraiser for the charity https://www.blackdogoutdoors.co.uk/ (Black Dog Outdoors) which helps people suffering from a wide range of mental health conditions to connect with the positive effects of nature and physical activity. Sam is on Instagram and Facebook as @samantharutt_oceanadventure and her website is at https://barefootsup.simplybook.it/v2/ (barefootsup.com) If you'd like to support the awesome efforts of https://www.jordanwylie.org/bio (Jordan Wylie) and his journey around the UK and Ireland then get updates and make a contribution at the website: https://www.thegreatbritishpaddle.com/ (The Great British Paddle) Wim Hoff and his method is an inspiration to us both and we are great fans because of the practical benefits we have received from it! Find out about the great man and his revolutionary method on his website https://www.wimhofmethod.com/ (here.) Samantha is coached by Seychelle over athttps://www.paddlemonster.com/ ( Paddlemonster ) and is supported by and supports a number of brands and organisations including : https://www.star-board.com/ (Starboard SUP ) https://www.supslife.com/ (SUPs Life ) https://www.finenorwich.co.uk/ (Fine Norwich) https://mbpaddles.com/ (MB Paddles) https://paddlelogger.com/ (Paddle Logger) - Check out our episode with founder, David in Season Two https://www.supjunkie.co.uk/ (SupJunkie) https://supscrub.uk/ (SUP Scrub ) https://www.moonshineeyewear.com/ (Moonshine Eyewear) Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
Simon and Nick have been paddling for over 6 years and have both done SUP instructor certification courses. In those years they have both paddled a long way and have interviewed a multitude of very experienced paddlers on the SUPfm podcast. They discuss their learning curves and offer up some tips for beginners on how to paddle more effectively and hopefully inspire you to get to the next level of stand up paddling. Good luck! Check out the SUPfm Safety Course on https://supfm.thinkific.com (https://supfm.thinkific.com) Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
In the early hours of a September Monday morning, three friends set off from the harbour near Sagres in south west Portugal. They were attempting to stand up paddle all 160kms across the Algarve in 5 days. This is the story of how they prepared for this trip and what happened on a day by day basis. Lots of laughs and an incredible fun time led to the question: was this a holiday or an expedition? Please check out our SUPfm Water Safety Course over on www.supfm.thinkific.com Thank you! Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
Larry Cain is 57 years old and is still charging like he's an Olympic athlete. We talk about the early days and what those near super human achievements mean and how they boost your psyche throughout life. Don't miss the story of his gold medal race in the Los Angeles Olympics. Riveting listening! We discuss his transition to Stand Up and how he set about making a difference in the paddle community through his coaching endeavours. Paddle Monster is a unique platform that is set to transform the industry with their training programmes. It was a fun chat and great to bring another excellent Canadian paddler onto the podcast. (Listen to that other Canadian paddler, https://www.supfm.show/podcast/world-championship-competititor-sup-teacher-and-enviromentalist-maddi-leblanc/ (Maddi LeBlanc), as well). Thanks Larry! You can find him on https://www.paddlemonster.com/ (https://www.paddlemonster.com/) and follow https://www.instagram.com/larrycaincanoe/ (his own Instagram). Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
Emma Love is well known in the UK whitewater community as one of a select band of ambassadors for the #shepaddles programme run by British Canoeing. Emma soon realised that flat water didn't supply the requisite learning curve, so threw herself into the whitewater world, battering any stereotypes and emerging as a WW instructor and a leading light of the WW movement. In this chat Emma talks about what attracted her to whitewater and her struggles to juggle the various obstacles facing her as a woman to achieve her target of becoming a specialist instructor. In this episode we discuss the dangers of SUP leash entrapment, check out the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NJEYNWaD8Q (here) from Barry Hughes Paddlesport The River Sup Guy is also a great WW resource http://theriversupguy.com/ (here)
Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
There are so many ways to use your SUP, other than flat-water and surf. In this fun episode we 'explore' the world of SUP touring by harvesting the knowledge of the supremos of SUPboarder Mag, Reuben and Will, who are both experienced SUP tourers. We discuss what essentials are needed to go on your first overnight or multi-day expedition (spoiler - not that much more than what you've already got). We talk about planning steps and a variety of options from a 'luxury' to a bivvying approach. The guys share their experience of a variety of trips and offer some great advice for keeping the touring team happy from expedition start to the finish. Check out these links to some of the trips we discuss in the episode, and don't forget www.SUPboardermag.com for more 'how to's and other inspiration. https://www.youtube.com/user/SUPboardermag (SUPboarder's Youtube channel) https://www.supboardermag.com/2015/11/21/360-degrees-of-new-experiences-circumnavigating-sup-ibiza/ (Will's Ibiza Circumnavigation ) https://www.supboardermag.com/what-are-you-interested-in/?_keywords=crossing+scotland (Will Crossing Scotland - 4 parter) https://www.supboardermag.com/2019/06/04/days-of-opportunity-a-sup-adventure-around-menorca/ (The Menorca Circumnavigation) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qP4TZI1MRV8 (Reuben's Beautiful Family Expedition) Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
Let's face it, taking over a magazine in the face of all the digital content proliferating our screens these days is a tough task. Evelyn O'Doherty relates the story of how she came to be at the forefront of stand up paddle's "http://www.standupjournal.com/ (Stand Up Journal)". It certainly takes different thinking and some dogged determination to bring a beautiful coffee table publication into our homes every season (they release four issues a year). I chat to her about her stand up paddle origins way back in 2007/2008, her first competition in the Caribbean and the thriving community of paddlers in the north east of the USA. We cover a lot of ground and it's a super fun conversation that I really enjoyed, I hope you do too! Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
This week’s podcast features Vikki Weston from Sydney, Australia who created ‘She SUPs’, an all-women community building a safe and supportive environment to connect, learn and get empowered. 'She SUPs' delivers through a combination of online SUP inspiration and guidance alongside some stunning offline group SUP trips and experiences. Vikki talks about the incredible experience of paddling Sydney's numerous waterways and her mission; to encourage greater confidence through sharing knowledge; lowering barriers to involvement by designing accessible SUP experiences and by cultivating a strong network of like-minded SUP loving women. Check out Vikki’s https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuf97i0rN1n3I0wg8rSNvxA (You Tube channel) Including her video of her Hunters Valley trip : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwRh6hz_wCU (here) She SUPs Website : https://www.shesups.com.au/ (https://www.shesups.com.au/) Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
Welcome back as we kick off Season 3 of the SUPfm podcast! We're both really excited to get back after a short break and we've got a load of new and great guests to share with you over the weeks to come, so don't miss out and make sure you've subscribed on your preferred pod-catcher to get each episode as they are released! In this episode we catch up with Nick Ayers, a regional water-safety lead for the RNLI. The RNLI is a UK based charity whose brave volunteers rescue countless people across the UK and Ireland every year and he talks about the work of the RNLI to keep SUP boarders safe and the rise in paddle-board incidents post lock-down. This episode ties in nicely with something that we've been working REALLY hard on, over the summer and which we've recently released : an exclusive and brand new online course called : "Stand Up Paddleboard Safety - Becoming Self Sufficient On The Water". It is designed for leisure paddlers and will give you a deep understanding of conditions, hazards to avoid, and best practices. WE don't believe that there is a better course available online anywhere and this fully comprehensive 47 module video course helps you study at your own pace... and your paddle sessions will be WAY more rewarding and interesting after you've finished it. Get £10 off here --> https://www.supfm.show/10 (https://www.supfm.show/10) Do you have any water safety stories and lessons to share? We'd love to hear them, sign up to our newsletter and hit reply on any of the emails we send you: https://www.supfm.show/contact/ (https://www.supfm.show/contact/ ) alternatively you can tell us your story by leaving us a voice message at https://www.speakpipe.com/supfm (https://www.speakpipe.com/supfm) Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
This week we have SUP school owner and all-round waterman Sean Scott from The New Forest Paddlesport Company joining us on the pod to answer listener's questions. In this episode amongst other questions we cover the hardboard versus inflatable debate, how to avoid the dreaded zig-zag and the old foot cramp problem. Thanks to the SUP Chat Facebook group, who contributed questions to this episode! If you have any comments, suggestions for future guests or feedback on this episode, then please leave us a voice message here as we'd love to get your voice onto the podcast! To find out more about the incredible Jordan Wylie and his Great British Paddle please click here To find out more about The New Forest Paddlesport Company https://www.thenewforestpaddlesportcompany.co.uk/ (click here) Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
Spike Reid is a fascinating character and he, Nick Robinson and Mauro Engler managed to paddle across the Algarve a few years ago after we first interviewed him on SUPfm in our first season. Five years later, Spike is back with more engaging tales of his adventures. He certainly has been busy, and in this episode we discuss all the trials and tribulations associated with paddling 2,700 km down India's longest river: snakes, crocodiles, team issues and many other interesting paddle tips to do with a mission of this magnitude. Thank you Spike and be sure to follow him on https://www.instagram.com/spikereid/ (Instagram )and find out more about him and his public speaking on www.spikereid.com Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
John McFadzean is a master at embracing opportunities and going for it and it was a random glance out of his third floor apartment window which started him on his challenge to stand-up paddleboard every country in the world. He has now paddled 45 out out of the 193 countries in his sights, and in this episode John tells Simon about his favourite spots, his bizarre experiences and the most enjoyable places he's paddled so far. Like many of us his efforts have been temporarily curtailed by the pandemic, but he has used the opportunity to explore local spots which has triggered a brand new challenge. Connect with John on https://www.instagram.com/sup_the_world_/ (Instagram) , On https://www.facebook.com/SUPTHEWORLD (Facebook) or his website here Lucy from SUP North gave John his first lesson and helped to create the 'monster' that is SUP the World. Check them out https://www.facebook.com/SupNorth (here) Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
The http://supindustry.org/ (Stand Up Paddle Industry Association) is the trade organization of all stand up paddle businesses and has played a pivotal role in the development of the sport.Kristin, as a founding member of the association, has been there from the beginning.She talks to Nick from her home in Southern California and tells us all about her connection with https://www.supconnect.com/ (SUP Connect) where she has done a series of Instagram live interviews with some of the top people in our sport - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAB54TfQg0GmxtMPUmDzZmdyES90nh0Dx (check them out )on Youtube. We discuss the history of SUP racing and discuss some early stories about the SUP community and industry in Southern California. Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
As we reach the mid point (ish) of Season Two we take a departure from our usual interview format with a episode we've wanted to do for a while...our favourite SUP and water books. Whether it's getting some holiday reading or something to keep you satisfied if you're not able to get out onto the water, in this episode we discuss our favourites : if you want to be inspired by adventure and a mammoth trip, find some great paddle spots, building your skills by interpreting water better or just to find out why we have such a connection getting onto the water. We've also got a couple of Laird Hamilton's greatest hits. If we've missed any then please let us know ! Check out the list below. Matt Crofton: Mighty Laird Hamilton: Force of Nature
Laird Hamilton: Liferider
Lizzie Carr: Paddleboarding Britain
Fiona Quinn: Ignore the Fear
Tristan Gooley: How To Read Water: Clues & Patterns from Puddles to the Sea
Wallace J Nichols: Blue Mind
Simon's article about SUP and the benefits for the brain is : https://standuppaddlemag.co.uk/2015/05/19/mind-body-and-soul/ Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
Originally from New York, Christian Shaw paddles out of Santa Cruz, California and is a water-man with a huge focus on stand up paddling. He's a SUP Surfer, whitewater paddler and a competitor at races including the 11 cities...he certainly rolls up his sleeves and gets involved. After a conference in 2014, Christian and fellow environmentalists were inspired to set up https://www.plastictides.org/ (Plastic Tides) , an organisation with the goal "to inspire action toward a plastic-free future, through adventure, education and youth empowerment". It's a noble goal and one that they've been doing extremely effectively. We discuss how he mixed his anti-plastic ambitions with stand up paddle and how well the sport has served as a platform to deliver the message. Plastic has some frightening statistics. In 2015 381 million tonnes of plastic was created worldwide, 19.5% of which was recycled, 25.5% incinerated and 55% discarded. 8 million tonnes of plastic finds its way into the ocean every year and there are a ton more statistics here: https://ourworldindata.org/plastic-pollution (https://ourworldindata.org/plastic-pollution) Watch the film of Christian's SUP circumnavigation of Bermuda back in 2014 https://vimeo.com/129335820 (https://vimeo.com/129335820) The study results from his trip are posted on this study map https://www.adventurescientists.org/microplastics.html (https://www.adventurescientists.org/microplastics.html) Since Bermuda, there have been many other trips and there are many more to come. We really hope that you enjoyed this podcast. As a thank you, grab a free list of our 14 favourite and most useful paddle apps by signing up at www.supfm.show Mahalo! Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
This episode features the creator of PADDLE LOGGER which is consistently the most regularly recommended tracker app amongst stand-up paddlers worldwide. We recently put together a list of the most useful apps that we use, on and off the water, and David Walker's https://paddlelogger.com/ (PADDLE LOGGER) was the simplest and most useful tracker in the collection. He tells the story of how it all started down at Exeter University in the UK where he was studying. After his degree he went on to work in research on http://www.sarong.global/ (Sarong) - the unusual and fascinating science of ocean glitter! In this episode we chat a bit about virtual competitions, competing apps, digital flares, virtual film festivals and of course... SUP. The glue that binds us all together. Technology affects every area of our lives and a folder of recommended apps for stand up paddling is a vital part of planning and recording your sessions. We've reviewed 14 of the best sites and apps and by signing up to our email list you can get this essential list of digital must-haves for FREE! We've covered all our favourite trackers, safety apps, weather planning tools and sea traffic services. Sign up today at https://www.supfm.show/ (https://www.supfm.show) Thanks for listening and we'll see you on the water! -Nick & Simon Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
As we start plastic-free July, we've got the perfect episode to get you fired up! Joe is an ex-surfer who got the stand-up paddle bug in a big way. His refusal to accept the volumes of trash which found their way into his stretch of the Potomac, turned into a daily ritual. Every day he gets onto the water using an over sized paddle-board to clear as much garbage as he can from the water. Alongside the plastic bottles and food packaging, he has discovered some cumbersome, unusual and bizarre items, which he's had to tow, push or stack to get off the water. Along the way he has won recognition and an award from the French Government for his efforts. Modest, unassuming, but hugely committed, Joe still loves his fix of 'blue-mind' and the chance to experience the beauty of the river, despite the less glamorous reality of making the water a better place. Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
Stand up paddle legend from Sydney Australia, James Casey, has won the Australian title 5 times and clinched an impressive win in http://www.molokai2oahu.com/ (the world's most challenging paddle race). Nick chats to James all about his early surf days, finding sup with a garden rake (?) and perfecting his paddle technique to win and win and win. You can feel the love he has for the sport when he starts describing the boards he has worked on with https://sunovasurfboards.com/ (Sunova) a top board brand. Feel free to find out more about James on his https://www.instagram.com/james__casey/ (Instagram profile) and check out his site for coaching plans, lessons and incredible boards: https://caseyaus.com/ (https://caseyaus.com/) Thanks for listening! Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
Robert Stehlik started Blue Planet Surf back in the early 90's and it became Blue Planet SUP as he realized the implications of the booming stand up paddle industry. Based in Hawaii a stone's throw away from Waikiki Beach and Ala Moana Beach Park in Honululu, his brand has become one of the foundations of the industry. Renowned for their thriving Youtube channel, Blue Planet SUP has put out hundreds of extremely helpful how to videos and informational small films that have undoubtedly assisted many paddlers in their journeys. It's an honour to be able to tap into Robert Stehlik's extensive experience and knowledge in this episode. If you're looking to buy your first board or upgrade your trusty plank, then this episode is for you. Vital links that can help you make a choice and understand the physics of stand up paddle boards: Choosing a stand up paddle board: https://www.blueplanetsurf.com/service/best-sup-standup-paddle-board/ (https://www.blueplanetsurf.com/service/best-sup-standup-paddle-board/) Choosing a paddle https://www.blueplanetsurf.com/service/best-sup-paddle/ (https://www.blueplanetsurf.com/service/best-sup-paddle/) Choosing fins: https://www.blueplanetsurf.com/service/best-fin-setup-design/ (https://www.blueplanetsurf.com/service/best-fin-setup-design/) Blue Planet Surf YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/blueplanetsurf (https://www.youtube.com/user/blueplanetsurf)
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Canadian national paddler Maddi Leblanc's incredible enthusiasm for the sport shines through in every word of this interview. A talented paddler, she was asked in 2018 to join the Canada team at the ISA Championships in China following her domination of events across her native Ontario. In this episode she shares her infectious enthusiasm for stand-up paddleboarding, her unfinished business on the international race scene and how she first came to discover the sport. Maddi has not only competed at the highest level, but does much more to develop the sport and it's benefits. She supports and teaches the SUPkids programme spreading the stoke to the younger generation, she has established annual fundraisers and is currently studying the effect that stand-up paddling has had on environmental attitudes and awareness. We hope that you enjoy this episode as much as we did recording it! Please support this podcast and spread the stoke by subscribing. Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
This week we are celebrating Paul Hyman's ten year old mission to get Londoners on the water. There are almost 9 million of you and so many are enjoying the waterways that surround the capital of the United Kingdom. Many have engaged in the cleanups, races, relays and adventure trips that Paul has been behind. We discuss all the events that he has initiated and supported over the years both in London and down in Sardinia, Slovenia and his important work in India. The biggest shock to me was that Paul hasn't ever visited Portugal! Hopefully we can rectify that in the near future. Enjoy the show and if you're ever in London, look Paul up at https://www.active360.co.uk/ (https://www.active360.co.uk/) Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
If you looked at the map of Europe and began to ponder a stand up paddle board adventure, a blue streak would leap out at you. The Danube River commences it's 3,000 km journey in south western Germany and plunges down a racy course towards Munich but manages to weave in between Stuttgart and Munich before flowing through Austria, taking in Vienna before assuming the mantle of a border between Slovakia and Hungary. Turning south just before Budapest the "Blue Danube" coasts down through Serbia and Romania before emptying into the Black Sea. What a ride! Andy Bartlett recounts his trip along this magnificent water course, and inspires us to get on a board and complete an adventure, no matter how small or large it is. We also touch on many other fun and epic projects he has achieved to date but the over-riding message here is "get on the water". Plan your trip now! Andy is an engaging speaker and I personally found him extremely entertaining and easy to chat to. Follow his journey on https://www.followandy.com/ (https://www.followandy.com/) -Nick We mention https://amzn.to/2MjTLFK (Matt Crofton's book Mighty) which you can purchase through that link. Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
Correction : Please be aware that the Yukon 1000 is in miles and not KM as stated in the episode Tony Bain is a Kiwi based in North Wales and the owner of Green Dragon Activities, a multi-discipline centre encompassing SUP and other water-sports. Tony has taken part in a number of adventures in his native New Zealand and the UK, however his grittiest experiences was taking on his childhood dream , the Yukon, at the Quest and then at the Yukon 1000. In this episode Tony shares his first experience of SUP, his preparation for the Yukon, his disappointment in his first attempt and his success at his second. Tony also talks about the first time he stepped on a stand up paddle-board as he started a source to sea expedition and his as yet unbroken Guinness World Record. Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
In 2018 Sian Sykes' completed an epic trip circumnavigating Wales by paddle-board. This entertaining episode tells of her journey, her sticky moments and her work to spread the word about single-use plastics. A regional representative for Surfers Against Sewage, Sian is passionate about the state of our water and paddled the inland waterways and the perilous coastline of Wales encountering wildlife and the occasional live firing artillery range on the way. Her film about the experience will be out soon and she is currently writing a book about the trip. Sian owns Psyched Paddleboarding based in beautiful Anglesey and is a highly experienced expedition leader offering a range of incredible experiences to her customers. She is an ambassador for https://www.waterskillsacademy.com/about-us/ (WSA) and Starboard and it is worth checking out her site https://www.psychedpaddleboarding.com/ (here) to see the incredible area where she is based. If her trip has piqued your interest then check out her webinar recorded by our friends at WSA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyPswu3CEGA&t=983s (here) Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
April Zilg has an amazing story, morphing from a couch potato to serious contender. Coming second in the Stand Up Paddle world in 2019 cements that thinking. We have huge admiration for anyone who rips their life around in such a wonderfully positive way. Listen to her first forays into paddling in the Carolinas, USA, her subsequent success at the Carolina Cup and many other races. We dig deep into the Red Bull Heavy Water Challenge off San Francisco and touch on some race training, which she is REALLY good at by the way. Check out https://www.instagram.com/aprilzilg/ (April Zilg on Instagram) and her own site is filled with really good tips, techniques and great stories and opinions: https://www.aprilzilg.com/ (www.aprilzilg.com) Get inspired, she really brings it and is fun too!
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Recorded during lockdown and (seemingly) from inside a tin box, Simon chats to Lizzie Carr about how a major life event combined with SUP, fundamentally changed the direction of her life. Lizzie’s SUP adventures started with a paddle through England’s waterways covering 643 KM of canals and recording the pollution and litter on the way. She followed this with the first female solo crossing of the channel and the first paddleboard journey down the Hudson River ending in New York City. She is the CEO and founder of @plasticpatrol an organisation devoted not only to clearing up aquatic litter but also logging these items in order to leverage governments and brands to improve their environmental performance. Lizzie’s book which we discuss in the episode is available https://lizzieoutside.co.uk/shop/paddling-britain (here) Lizzie's website and blog is https://lizzieoutside.co.uk/ (here) Find out more about Plastic Patrol https://plasticpatrol.co.uk/ (here) Lizzie’s favourite loch mentioned in the episode is Loch Laggen and the water filter she used to drink canal water was by https://watertogo.eu/ (Water To Go). Please download the plastic patrol app available on both IOS and Android to start logging your own clear-ups. Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
Fiona Wylde grew up in Hood River with a large portion of her childhood spent down in Mexico. The only child of what seems like super cool parents, she kicked off her water sports career with windsurfing and jumped on a SUP at the age of 12. When she was 18 and really kicking off her career she was suddenly diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. She pursued professional paddle boarding in the face of a radical change of her lifestyle, including multiple "selfie injections" per day and a whole new blood sugar monitoring programme. She talks about Diabetes for what it is, just another hurdle to overcome and she inspired me with her genuine zest for life and fun character. We talk about the APP World Tour, is it sustainable to be a pro, all her accolades (actually these definitely are not ALL of them): 3rd Place 2019 ICF World Distance Race 2019 Euro Tour Champion 2019 APP World Tour Sunset Beach Pro Champion 2018 PPG Distance Champion 2016 SUP Race World Champion 4x Gorge Paddle Challenge Champion
It was a fun conversation and we look forward to keep in touch with Fiona in the future. Follow her Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fiona_wylde/ (https://www.instagram.com/fiona_wylde/) Thanks for listening as always and please share this with your SUP friends if you enjoyed it? Even an email link to your sister will help. It's our mission to help you get on the water more. Let us know how we can help you on https://www.supfm.show/ (www.supfm.show) Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
From his early days in Portugal, to the UK to Hawaii, Tristan Boxford has led a vibrant life embracing all aspects of the ocean. After experiencing the joys of being a professional windsurfer way back when, he jumped on to stand up paddle boarding as early as 2008, being a part of what could be the very first ever stand up paddle race at the "Ocean Games". All the Hawaiian pros showed up and things just snowballed from there. Nick chats with him about the early days of SUP Racing Events vs SUP Surf Contests and the evolution of the support with Kai Lenny, Danny Ching and Travis Grant. The diverse locations that the tour took in are legendary: from Finland to Fiji and now they take in some epic city SUPrace locations like New York, London, Osaka and San Francisco. We talk about the legitimacy of the https://www.appworldtour.com/ (APP World Tour) and its clear support from the International Surfing Association and the size of the sport. Great conversation and interesting behind the scenes snippets from the Stand Up Paddle tour! If you like this podcast please share it on your social media or just send the link to a friend via WhatsApp. We really value your support! Watch for photos related to this podcast on our https://www.instagram.com/supfmpodcast/ (Instagram )and https://www.facebook.com/SUPfmPodcast (Facebook) pages. Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
Cal Major is the legend that set out to become the first ever human being to paddle the well trodden path between Lands End down south in Cornwall (right on the south western tip of England) and John O'Groats up at the North Western tip of Scotland. We talk about her trials, tribulations and the pure joy she endured along the way. Let's not mention pure exhaustion too. She also created a wonderful film which is available on Vimeo for a few bucks: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/vitaminsea (https://vimeo.com/ondemand/vitaminsea) Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it. However we'd love to get to know you, we're slogging away (and loving it) on a quest to produce the best content we possibly can, but we don't really know who you are. Come and say Hi on our https://www.facebook.com/SUPfmPodcast (Facebook )or https://www.instagram.com/supfmpodcast/ (Instagram )pages and leave a comment, tell us that you listened to an episode, ask us questions etc. We'd love to hear from you. Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
Tez is the editor of SUPMAGUK and a leading light in the stand-up-paddle world with a wealth of knowledge and product testing across all water sport disciplines. In this episode we cover a range of subjects including a review of the world of SUP and how things have changed since his last recording on the show. Foiling is one of those eye catching innovations which has really popped in the last five years and Tez gives his assessment of the technology and maps the skills and training needed to make it from a beginner to a foiler. This is Tez's third outing for SUPfm check out his two popular episodes on the subjects of : selecting your first stand up paddleboard and how to SUP surf. Next week Nick talks to Cal Major an environmental activist and paddleboarder who made the iconic trip across Britain from one end to the other, to highlight her 'paddle against plastic' campaign. We really appreciate your support for the podcast, by either liking , commenting and sharing our episodes or heading over to www.patreon.com/supfm where for the price of a cup of coffee, you can get exclusive access to content, plus other benefits. Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
When Bertrand van der Berg called Nick from SUPfm back in 2016 to join him and his team to be the first people to SUP the Zambezi, he shuddered. Nick had been introduced to white water rafting on the Zambezi back in 1991 and subsequently became a river guide, so he knew what they were in for. He declined :) However, the team of 8 charged on and adopted a mission to save the Rhinos along the way. This really helped to focus their efforts and suddenly this was a much bigger thing, they needed to complete their mission of paddling all 25 rapids for the rhinos, not for selfish fun and a pat on the back as the first to do it (and obviously a footnote in history!). Listen to tales of grueling hardship and the ultimate exhilaration as these guys take stand up paddle on white water to the very limits. Further info about the project is on www.standup4rhinos.org and you can FOLLOW Bertrand on www.bertrandvanderberg.com
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NOTE: We mention the 11 Cities SUP Tour which is actually 220km - more info here: https://www.sup11citytour.com/ (https://www.sup11citytour.com/) Our podcast was with Ike Franz https://www.supfm.show/episode/11-cities-sup-tour-in-the-netherlands-ike-franz (https://www.supfm.show/episode/11-cities-sup-tour-in-the-netherlands-ike-franz) It's fantastic to see the growth of the sport since we last recorded back in 2015. Simon has moved on and lets us know about what's going on in his life regarding stand up paddle. Nick updates us on what happened to Algarve SUP (his stand up paddle touring company down in Portugal), the Guadiana Challenge (the yearly 32km paddle along the Spanish / Portuguese border). Getting this podcast back online has certainly inspired Nick to get back out and plan a few more expeditions. He talks about two of his previous trips. Stick around for a new episode each week. Next week Nick interviews Bertrand van der Berg who, along with his team, were the first people to stand up paddle the Zambezi rapids that boil over massive ledges in the Batoka River Gorge just below Zimbabwe's famed Victoria Falls. Exciting trip! As we mention on the podcast, we would love it if you could support the podcast by heading over to www.patreon.com/supfm Huge thanks! Nick and Simon Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
Tez PlavenieksTez is founding editor of https://standuppaddlemag.co.uk/ (Stand Up Paddle Mag UK), http://www.windsurfingukmag.co.uk/ (Windsurfing UK Mag), editor of http://www.sitons.com/ (Sitons.com) and contributes to numerous magazines. His expertise and knowledge across all action sports is extensive. He is one of the original stand up paddlers from the UK and continues to paddle, windsurf, surf to a high level and is one of the early adopters of windsurf hydro foiling (windfoiling). As part of his ongoing work for all magazines Tez tests and reviews watersports equipment . It's always good to have him on and this week we chat about SUP Surfing in particular: https://tezplavenieks.com/ (https://tezplavenieks.com/) Recorded in 2015Originally recorded back in 2015 we are now releasing this for the first time as part of the resurgence of our SUPfm Podcast. We hope you enjoy it and if you do, we'd like to invite you to become a part of our Patreon Club where you can support us. Check it out: https://www.patreon.com/supfm (https://www.patreon.com/supfm) Huge thanks! Nick and Simon Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
There are two ways you can complete this 220km Stand Up Paddle Marathon: over five days or in one great big continuous paddle. Our man Ike, decided to do it in one big gulp. Here is his story. Originally recorded back in 2015 we are now releasing this for the first time as part of the resurgence of our SUPfm Podcast. We hope you enjoy it and if you do, we'd like to invite you to become a part of our Patreon Club where you can support us. Huge thanks! Nick and Simon Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
In a new and unreleased episode that was recorded way back in 2015, Nick chats to Dave Cornthwaite about his Guinness World Record breaking stand up paddle trip down the Mississippi River in the United States of America. It's a fascinating journey down the river that Dave relates. He chats about how it feels to do something that no one else has ever done. Great BooksWe also talked about some books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00SLW0F5Y/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=algarveaddict-21&creative=6738&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00SLW0F5Y&linkId=5ce1d748b3ce4f73babde1befc45d061 (Mighty )by Matt Crofton Dave's book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1492153354/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=algarveaddict-21&creative=6738&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1492153354&linkId=8e8ec4b86e109e0a378fdad8a8cd6ced (Date) Dave's book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1490570888/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1490570888&linkCode=as2&tag=algarveaddict-21&linkId=1a7a67a608c6c8d13c11039f4f7982c1 (Life in the Slow Lane)
Show notesObservations on his adventurous life Yestival (the YES Festival) 25 non motorized 1000 mile trips. Abraham Path in the Middle East Mississippi River trip Dave's Martinique sup trip We talk about Origin paddle boards Alastair Humphries and Dave on a paddle adventure in the UK.
Dave Cornthwaite linkshttps://davecornthwaite.com/ (https://davecornthwaite.com/) https://www.instagram.com/davecorn/ (https://www.instagram.com/davecorn/)
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This week Nick and Simon review season one in advance of the September return of SUPfm series two. This episode is sponsored by the National Watersports Festival 2015. Every year the UK resort of Hayling Island is given over to a weekend of SUP, windsurf and kite surfing. It’s a time for racing, fun events and partying by the sea. This year SUP takes it’s place squarely and firmly alongside it’s older sporting cousins, with a number of new events and all the top brands displaying their 2016 range for three days of serious stand up paddle action. Nick and Simon review the episodes and guests who appeared in the first season of SUPfm. We start the review with Dave from Roatan Watersports in Honduras who discussed hammock technique. Tati Coco SUP is an explorer and teacher with a SUP enthusiasm which is hugely infectious. Susanne Lier is a European racer, coach, SUP entrepreneur and tells it how it is. Chase Kosterlitz talks about life in the train and the reality of being a top SUP athlete Anthony Heukmes spills the beans about SUP Trotters the stand up paddle equivalent of map my run Tez Plavenieks talks about stand up paddle board selection Charlie Howden for Expedition of the year here. This interview episode was the inspirational highlight of our first season.
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This week Nick chats with real-life mermaid Jodelle who is based in the mid west, USA. Addicted to water since a young age, Jodelle had an instant connection to stand up paddling from the second that she first stepped onto a board. Jodelle was a personal trainer and into nutrition and exercise as a way to optimise health and quickly recognised stand up paddle as the perfect vehicle to provide ”vitamin P” for people’s lives. Jodelle is sponsored by BIC after being talent spotted by the company and is known for developing the Stand Up Paddle TV video series on Youtube. In this interview Jodelle chats about: “vitamin P” adventure paddle, Paddlefit, yoga, the SUP industry and for good measure gives us some bonus recipes for some great snacks to take on a SUP trip
Jodelle’s Energy BallsMacadamia, almond or coconut butter Half cup of oats Scoop of whey protein powder cacao nibs or raisins
Melt the butter & mix with the oats. Mix in the protein powder and finish off with cacao nibs or raisins. Mix thoroughly and mould into balls and keep in a baggie to pop in your mouth when you need an energy boost. Jodelle’s Recovery DrinkYou don’t have to buy a specialist sports drink, instead make your own. Take a bottle of water, add a teaspoon of baking soda, two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar and sweeten with stevia or honey. Check out Jodelle’s planking video with BicSUP Check out her website: http://getfitwithjodelle.com/ (here) Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
This week Nick chats with three time World Champion stand up paddler Kai Lenny. Kai is a down to earth guy despite growing up at the centre of the surfing world at his home in Hawaii. All the greats, Laird Hamilton, Dave Kalama and Robby Naish would stop by his house on a Friday for a barbecue with his dad. One day (when he was 16 years old) they invited him to foil surf at Jaws. He’s paddled Molokai seven times, won three stand up paddle world titles, surfed Jaws when it’s huge. He is right up there with the best, at whatever water sport he is taking part in. Kai talks about his training, his mentors and the attention given to his confrontation with Connor Baxter at the BOP 2014 The wonderful thing about talking with Kai Lenny is that he is clearly grateful for what he has achieved and is proud to share the love of his sport with whoever he meets. It’s also great to see him taking time out to meet and inspire the local kids wherever he paddles. Kai Lenny has created the Positively Kai Foundation which promotes ocean safety and youth development education. It’s a great commitment to the community with an objective to set up training clinics to introduce kids to water sports wherever they are. The chat ended early due to some Skype problems, but we hope you’ll enjoy listening to one of the sport’s top talents, because we really enjoyed talking to him. We talked briefly about his time surfing Jaws. This video takes you with him as he glides down the face of one of the world’s most powerful forces. Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
We hope you enjoy this week’s episode when Nick and Simon get to chat with Adam Champagne. He works for the world’s biggest and most successful stand up paddle website and magazine, Standup Journal. Based in New Jersey but with a core team across the USA and contributors across the world, Standup Journal is ranked the world’s top stand up paddleboard site according to Alexa.com. Adam Champagne the organisation’s Marketing Director, talks about stand up, the history and growth of the magazine and the site. He also talks about his hopes and expectations for the continued future of the sport. Standup Journal was created by Joyce and Clay Feeter, Glenn Dubock and Steve West. Here is a brief history from the website’s about page: “Clay Feeter left Wind Surf in 1985 to start his own magazine, California Boardsailor. This became Wind Tracks Journal, the most spirited, soulful North American windsurfing publication. He sold Wind Tracks to American Windsurfer in 2000. Now he is back with Standup Journal, a new era, photo-heavy action and lifestyle sup magazine that also embraces our glorious heritage, pioneering and exploration days.” Listen to Adam from the Standup Journal www.standupjournal.com * About the Stand Up Journal Standup Journal Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
Sarah Tiefenthaler and how she grew into SUP yoga. Sarah reveals how she dropped her fashion career for a life of yoga. Simultaneously as she was falling for yoga, she also fell in love with stand up paddle boarding and Sarah blended the two into Yogaqua. Based in LA she also teaches Yoga across Europe and North America and is working to expand the brand around the world. She talks about what led her to a career on the water and her expanding media profile, including her appearance on National Geographic’s Remote Survival show. Sarah Tiefenthaler on SUPfm Sarah Tiefenthaler resources Sarah’s company www.yogaqua.com Sarah on National Geographic’s Remote Survival Clips Wanderlust Yoga Festival http://wanderlust.com/events/about-wanderlust-festivals/ Sarah teams up with Lulu lemon for regular ocean cleanups One of Sarah’s SUPConnect How to videos: Sarah Tiefenthaler
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Franz Orsi and Bart de Zwart on their round the world SUP trip Franz Orsi SUPs around the world This week Nick chats with waterman Franz Orsi who was on the second part of a five stage world stand up paddle board trip with Bart De Zwart, when they were caught up in the Nepal earthquake. Franz is an Italian film maker and photographer living between Italy and Portugal who has travelled extensively to capture stand up paddle in all its forms. Recently he teamed up with Bart de Zwart for the third time, for a cross the world trip to a number of less conventional stand up paddleboard locations. He started his trip in Yap in Polynesia and moved on to Nepal when they were caught in the tragedy which was the Nepal earthquake. They were eventually able to move on to the Grand Rift Valley in Ethiopia and on to Istanbul, before finishing their trip at the ISA World Championships in Sayulita, Mexico. In This Episode Franz Covers:Nepal earthquake Yap & the Rai stones Ethiopia Starboard Istanbul The best ever ISA Championship SUP at the Olympics 2020 Portugese stand up paddle board European train tour with Connor Baxter and Bart De Zwart Venice Franz’s photography & equipment Future adventure plans : USA coast to coast
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John Hibbard – Co Founder of Red Paddle Co John Hibbard talks SUP innovation. This week Nick geeks out on innovation and technology in his chat with John Hibbard, the co- founder and brand director of worldwide inflatable stand up paddle board specialists – Red Paddle Co. Over seven years John and his team have taken Red Paddle Co from a standing start, to a company which arguably has the biggest worldwide coverage and presence (selling in over 50 countries). They have a core focus to develop top quality inflatable SUPs through product innovation and development. John was one of the first in to see the future potential of S.U.P. He was thoroughly marinated in salt water with a successful career as a professional windsurfer before he established himself across all SUP disciplines John Hibbard shares his insight into the life of a developing paddle board brand, with a glimpse into the cycle of product development and what he loves about the sport, together with his views on the future development and direction of the industry. John Hibbards’s Notes and ResourcesRed Paddle Co Website UK Red Paddle Co Website US Dave Kalama’s open letter about inflatable boards here SIPA’ s self inflatable paddle board’s kick starter page
For the purposes of transparancy : SUPfm have no commercial or reciprocal relationship with Red Paddle Co or any other company and have received no monetary or other recompense for this episode. RED Paddle Co Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
This week Nick and Simon chat with Spike Reid, who has just crossed England, coast to coast, by stand up paddle board. Spike is no stranger to adventure, having worked at the Royal Geographic Society for several years, which gave him the chance to rub shoulders with such legendary explorers as Sir Ranulph Fiennes. Already a qualified mountain leader and worldwide adventurer, his encounter at the Society with Dave Cornthwaite (the Guinness world record holder for distance travelled on a paddle board) led to him to join a team who circumnavigated Martinique on stand up paddle boards. Spike has always travelled across the world in search of adventure, however in recent years he has become a leading champion of local adventures, hence his recent crossing of England. In this fascinating chat, Spike talks through his paddle board adventures and inspires us to follow his example by adventuring locally. He also he covers useful information for aspiring adventurers including his approach to adventure kit selection and how to keep it lightweight. Check out Spike’s video of his Martinique paddle board adventure. Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
The word ‘inspirational’ is an overused one…but you would be hard pressed to think of a more appropriate word to describe Charlie Howden. That’s what we both felt after we spoke to him. Charlie made a huge impression on us. We were in awe of his larger than life personality and his courage and determination, which you can probably hear from our jaws dropping frequently in this episode. There aren’t many families that have been untouched by cancer, most of us have lost people we love to that disease and Charlie was no exception. It was only when he was planning a SUP trip down the length of Costa Rica to raise money for the William Guy Forbeck Foundation, a cancer research charity, that he discovered that he was suffering from stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive forms of the disease, but this British born, Fort Lauderdale resident had the treatment and against all the odds responded to it and was in remission, before he was told that it had come back. Charlie Howden was receiving treatment including chemo, however, he decided that ‘come hell or high water’ he would still make the trip and raise money for the foundation by travelling the length of the Costa Rican Coast by stand up paddleboard. So on the 17th May 15 that’s exactly what he did. Supported by his fiance, family and friends, he covered the distance over a period of two weeks, with time freed up by combining his week of recovery time from chemo, with an additional doctor sanctioned week’s holiday from his treatment.
The aim of his trip was to raise money for cancer research Rest in peace Charlie. Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
In this session Nick and Simon chat with the editor of SUP Mag UK Tez Plavenieks about how to make the right choice when you are buying your first board. Stand up paddle is the fastest growing watersport worldwide and something that Laird Hamilton predicted “will be bigger than surfing”. This means that there is a growing number of beginners joining the sport, some of whom have never surfed or even been on the water before. Tez uses his long experience of testing boards to explain the choices available and gives some important reminders for anyone at any level looking to buy a new board. In this episode we coverHayling Island and the godfather of windsurfing Pete Chilvers When Tez met SUP and his first time on a board How he became the editor of SUP Mag UK Tez’s board and kit testing experience Basic advice to newbies when buying a board – keep it simple. Width, thickness & size Inflatables Demo Days Women in SUP Board Disciplines Fishing & Adventure Paddling
Links & ResourcesSUP Mag UK RedPaddle.com US and Rest Of World Red Paddle.co.uk (UK) Fat Stick Paddle Boards (UK) Wake surfing on a SUP in Alaska (Video) UK based waterman Tez Plavenieks defies gravity on his windsurfer Another board testing session…living the dream.
Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
In this session Nick and Simon chat with the creator of www.suptrotters.com, Anthony Heukmes who created a site where paddle boarders can share their sessions and favourite locations, helping others to find great spots wherever they are in the world. In this episode we cover How Anthony discovered SUP * The mission of SUP Trotters * Worldwide coverage * Logging sessions * The new IOS app * How Anthony’s life has changed since launching the site * Most active country on SUP Trotters * Best places to SUP based on the photos posted * The most surprising fact Anthony has learned about stand up paddle boarders SUP Trotters Links & Resources suptrotters.com SUP Trotters App (IOS) The 11 Cities Tour, a 220km multi stage race across Holland (which can also be tackled non-stop, if you fancy it).
Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
Chase Kosterlitz is a well known and successful racer on both the World and European circuits. In this forthright and entertaining interview (recorded before the announcement was made about BOP 2015) Chase talks about how he started in SUP, his favourite events and how it feels to lead the draft train in major races. As president of the Stand-Up Paddle Athletes Association (SUPAA), Chase is laser focused on improving the events and the instruction that surround stand up paddling. His passion for the sport shines through this interview. Enjoy. In this episode we coverThe first time Chase stepped on a SUP Sports background Water Monkey How Chase prepared for his wedding South Africa Lost Mills What people don’t realise about SUP athlete sponsorship Athlete financing in the future Bic Draft train & tactics Battle Of The Paddle SUP Athlete Assiciation (SUPAA) SUP Training The Smart Way E-book
Links & Resources The Stand-Up Paddle Athletes Association SUP Training The Smart Way e-book Water Monkey Bic Sport Quick Blade Paddle Runa Energy Drink Chase Kosterlitz
Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
In this session Nick chats with the creator of Paddlefit.ch, stand-up entrepreneur and tour racer Susanne Lier. Susanne splits her year between Lake Geneva and Fuerteventura, one of the Canary Islands (described as Europe’s Hawaii). She also spends a large amount of time on the ‘road’ attending international races and running paddlefit events. In this episode we cover: Paddlefit.ch – What it is and how paddlefit sessions are made up Exercises Benefits of different conditions How Susanne found SUP Start of Susanne’s Racing Career Susanne’s Boards Euro Tour Robbie Naish Susanne’s Plans for the year including BOP 2015 Transporting Boards Fuertaventura – The Hawaii Of Europe
Susanne Lier Links & Resourceshttp://www.susannelier.com/ (http://www.susannelier.com/) Susanne is ambassador and /or distributor for a number of paddleboard brands including: Hobie SUP Switzerland Bombereyewear Europe Howzit Europe FCS SUP Switzerland ( Cloud 9 Distribution) Zilooa Garmin Switzerl and IMUA Paddles
Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
In this session Nick chats with the inspirational Tati Coco about her SUP life, from her phobia of the ocean and first discovering the sport in New Caledonia in the Pacific Islands, through to her adventures around the world, including a 600km paddle around the Island of Sardinia, a journey which tested her body and mind to the extreme. Tati is an ex teacher who has turned her hobby into her job and is currently living and working in Ireland as SUP Manager at http://puremagic.ie/dublin/sup-stand-up-paddle-boarding/ (Pure Magic SUP and Kite surf school) In this episode we cover Tati’s Abu Dhabi and ‘around the world’ trip Planning & the reality of the Sardinia Adventure Tati’s distinctive approach to racing Tips for adventure / dealing with wind First SUP experience Conquering her fear of the ocean Inflatable Boards & Red Paddle Co Sri Lanka – SUP and Environmental Awareness Ireland & Pure Magic Future Adventure Plans Land paddling
Links & Resources Tati Coco SUP on https://www.facebook.com/tatisup (Facebook) https://youtu.be/LMrFPj-jJn4 (Tati’s video of her surfing for the first time on the wadi natural wave). http://puremagic.ie/dublin/sup-stand-up-paddle-boarding/ (Pure Magic) http://redpaddleco.com/ (Red Paddle Co) http://www.windguru.cz/int/ (Wind Guru) http://kahunacreations.com/ (Kahuna Land Paddle) http://www.algarvesup.com/ (Algarve SUP) http://www.hutchsupwear.com/ (Hutch SUP Wear) Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
Nick chats with Dave from Roatan Paddlesports, Honduras who set up his stand up paddle board business in this tropical island paradise. Dave tells how a Canuck from the oil industry came over with the intention of buying a brewery and ended up with an A1 paddle board beach lifestyle. You can connect with Dave and Roatan Paddle sport on https://www.facebook.com/RoatanSUP (Facebook here) Warning – this episode could lead to insane jealousy and a desire to change your life. In this session we cover The weather, the island and culture of Roatan How Dave came to be working & living in Honduras Challenges to setting up the business Tourist tours Beauty of the reef & wildlife Typical day in the life of Roatan Paddle Sports World class Kayaking & whitewater in Roatan
Links: https://www.facebook.com/RoatanSUP (Roatan Paddle Sports) http://www.algarvesup.com/ (Algarve SUP) http://www.hutchsupwear.com/ (Hutch SUP Wear) Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
In this one, Simon and Nick look ahead to the Guadiana Challenge, a 32 km paddle board mission down the Guadiana River in Portugal. Nick (owner of Algarve SUP) also talks about the Algarve’s other hooks for SUP riders and the variety of SUP experiences on offer, with plenty for beginners, racers and hard core surfers. Links and resources mentioned:http://www.hutchsupwear.com/ (www.hutchsupwear.com) Clothing for paddle-boarders http://www.algarvesup.com/ (www.algarvesup.com) – SUP school based in Algarve, Portugal The Stand up paddle boarding Marathon for Colon Cancer is being held on the River Thames (UK) on Saturday 20th June 2015. Check out the website http://www.40titude.org.uk/ (www.40titude.org.uk) for details . The event is organised by http://www.active%20360.co.uk/ (Active 360) Tiago Silva, coach to several top international paddlers, owner of http://www.functionalpaddling.com/ (Functional Paddling) and participant in Guadiana Challenge 2015. Jose Cirilo, Number one paddle boarder in Portugal and participant in the Guadiana Challenge 2015. Items mentionedSimon’s water purification stainless steel water bottle from http://http//www.drinksafe-systems.co.uk/products.php (drinksafe systems) Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)
In the first ever session, Nick and Simon chat about who they are, their background, their passion for stand up paddle boarding and their podcast mission. Nick has spent much of his career in front of a keyboard, but threw it all in to run a http://www.algarvesup.com/ (SUP school) in the Algarve, Portugal. SUP has reconnected Nick with his old self, who was a river guide and a ranger in South Africa. Simon was a dry land sportsman desperately looking for a replacement for his first sporting passion of rugby. Leaving the London rat race for the south coast of the UK he first discovered the water and then SUP. Now his hunt is over. Correction : Since recording this session we have come across two great podcasts for the SUP community which we would like to recognize. First Leslie Kolovich’s long standing and excellent http://www.supradioshow.com/ (SUP Radio Show) and another being http://www.supradioshow.com/ (Stoke Radio SUP) with Darian & the very funny Paddle Guy, we recommend both of them. The SUPfm podcastThis podcast is focused on spreading the value of SUP across the globe and providing inspiration and advice to all levels of paddle boarders, from those about to take it up, to experienced racers and adventurers. We welcome any comments and suggestions for topics for future episodes. Please drop us an email at aloha@supfm.com Links and resourcesNick’s SUP school http://www.algarvesup.com/ (Algarve SUP) Simon’s range of clothing http://www.hutchsupwear.com/ (Hutch SUP Wear) Mentioned in this episode: The SUPfm SUP Safety Course Designed for beginner and intermediate level leisure paddlers we deliver the right safety topics, delivered with the appropriate level of detail. The course aims to help you become more confident and self-sufficient when you’re making your personal safety decisions. https://www.supfmpodcast.com/course (Course)