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Paddling The Blue Podcast

John Chase interviews inspiring paddlers from the US and across the globe doing great things from the seat of a kayak. If you want to learn about sea kayaking destinations, trips, and personalities from the world of paddle sports, we have you covered!

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#63-Russell Henry-7 Months Kayaking Across the Caribbean

Paddling The Blue Podcast ·

2022/06/20

Welcome to Paddling the Blue! Today’s episode features Russell Henry. You’ll recognize the last name if you’ve listened to his father, Brian Henry from episode 54 . Russell and his brother Graham completed an incredible paddle from Brazil to Florida. This was a great adventure and a super fun story. Russell is a great story teller. I laughed all the way along with Russell on this one, so have fun with this episode. Enjoy today’s episode with Russell Henry! Connect: River Culture

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38:24

#62-Murty Campbell-Adventures in Scotland’s Outer...

Paddling The Blue Podcast ·

2022/06/06

Today’s episode features Murty Campbell. Murty shares some of his stories from his time on the Stornoway lifeboat, what makes the area such a paddlers mecca, and some of his favorite less visited places. Enjoy today’s episode with Murty! Connect: Murdo (Murty) Campbell-Facebook Learn: Outer Hebrides St. Kilda Monarch Islands Flannan Isles

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01:07:44

#61 - Laura Zulliger - Fearless Formosa Kayaking Taiwan

Paddling The Blue Podcast ·

2022/05/23

Today’s episode features Laura Zulliger. Laura and I had a great talk about cultural immersion, life changes, and pushing through fear in life on the Fearless Formosa expedition through Taiwan. Enjoy today’s episode with Laura Zulliger! Learn: Fearless Formosa (expedition website) Point 65 kayaks Kokatat Werner paddles Connect: Laurazulliger.com Laura Zulliger (Instagram) Laura Zulliger (Facebook) California Watersports Collective

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01:02:10

#60 - Greg Stamer - Greenland Paddling and...

Paddling The Blue Podcast ·

2022/05/09

Today’s episode features Greg Stamer. In this episode we touch on several topics. We chat about myths and misconceptions about Greenland paddles, a bit on paddling with Freya Hoffmeister, the people of Newfoundland, two foods that I would not recommend pairing, and the Everglades Challenge. It’s a lot of great content and a fun interview. Enjoy today’s episode with Greg Stamer! Connect GregStamer.com Greg Stamer (Facebook)

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01:01:47

#59 - Calvin Croll - Winter around Vancouver Island

Paddling The Blue Podcast ·

2022/04/25

Welcome to today’s episode of Paddling the Blue. Today’s episode features Calvin Croll sharing the beauty of a winter circumnavigation of Vancouver Island. Enjoy today’s episode with Calvin Croll! Learn: BC Coast Explorer and Marine Trail Guide BC Marine Trails Association Connect: Future Water Paddlesports

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01:04:53

#58 - Nigel Foster - Kayaking On Polar Tides

Paddling The Blue Podcast ·

2022/04/11

Today’s episode features legendary paddler, Nigel Foster. Nigel talks with us about his epic adventure paddling Baffin Island, through the Hudson Strait toward the Labrador Coast. It’s a trip that took 23 years to complete so I’m glad you’re here. Enjoy today’s episode with Nigel Foster! Just a reminder, if you enjoy the show, we appreciate your donations at the link in the bottom right of this page. Every little bit helps offset the costs of running and hosting the show. Thank you for your

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01:04:59

#57 - Gudni Pall Viktorsson - Experiencing Iceland

Paddling The Blue Podcast ·

2022/03/28

Today’s episode takes us to Iceland to talk with Guðni Páll Viktorsson about his circumnavigation of the rugged Icelandic coastline. Thank you to a previous around Iceland guest, Veiga Gretarsdottir for connecting us. While Guðni Páll didn’t go against the current like Veiga, he had some pretty harrowing times that you’re going to hear about today. In the last three shows, we’ve been running our anniversary contest with listeners entering to win a $50 gift card from our good friends at Level Six.

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44:57

#56-Canoecopia 2022

Paddling The Blue Podcast ·

2022/03/14

Welcome to today’s episode of Paddling the Blue. Today’s episode is a special edition recorded live from Madison, Wisconsin at the world’s largest paddlesports expo, Canoecopia. This episode features five exhibitors from the show sharing what’s happening with their companies, new products, and the industry. Darren Bush - Rutabaga Paddlesports/Canoecopia Stig Larson-Level Six Jeremy Vore-Red Leaf Designs Chris Hipgrave-Pyranha and P&H Kayaks Paul Gerten-Biolite Energy As a reminder from the

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54:45

#55 - Graham Mackereth - A Lifetime of Firsts with...

Paddling The Blue Podcast ·

2022/02/28

Graham Mackareth is the founder of Pyranha Kayaks and the Managing Director of Pyranha Kayaks and P&H Sea Kayaks, an inductee into the International Whitewater Hall of Fame and a true pioneer of the sport. In this episode, Graham gives us an insider's view of the history of Pyranha and P&H, their early designs and unique safety features, and how they stay true to their mission. A thank you goes out to Christopher Lockyer who referred Graham way back in the early days of Paddling the Blue,

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45:08

#54 - Brian Henry -Creating a kayak legacy with the...

Paddling The Blue Podcast ·

2022/02/14

Thank you for joining me for today’s episode of Paddling the Blue. Today’s chat features a pioneer of the sport, Brian Henry. Brian is the founder of Current Designs and he will share stories of the early days of boat building alongside some of the personalities that make our sport what it is today. We are coming up on the two year anniversary of Paddling the Blue. To celebrate, we’ve got three $50 gift cards from our good friends at Level Six. Here’s how you can win. Somewhere in this episode

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01:09:43

#53 - Stuart Trueman - All The Way Around Australia

Paddling The Blue Podcast ·

2022/01/31

Today’s episode will take us to Australia to talk with Stuart Trueman. Stuart’s a man of the world having visited more than 40 countries and paddled in both the Arctic and Antarctic. In this episode, he shares his tale of paddling 17,000 kilometers solo and unsupported all the way around Australia! A big thank you to Shaan Gresser. Shaan joined the show on episode #44 and she connected me with Stuart. Enjoy today’s episode with Stuart Trueman! Stuart Trueman (Facebook) New South Wales Sea Kayak

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01:03:44

#52 - Joachim Larssen - Shibby Traveler does Norway...

Paddling The Blue Podcast ·

2022/01/17

Joachim Larssen, also known as the Shibby Traveler, joins me today to share his story of his 233 day solo of the entire coast of Norway, both ways. He’s got a great story of living in the moment, and a whale encounter you won't believe! Enjoy today’s episode with Joachim Larssen! Connect: The Shibby Traveler (website) The Shibby Traveler (Facebook) Joachim Larssen (Facebook) Joachim Larssen (Instagram) Joachim Larssen (YouTube) Learn: Hurtigruten-the Norwegian Coastal Express Norse kayaks Level

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56:10

#51-Kyleen Austin-Finding yourself in Alaska

Paddling The Blue Podcast ·

2022/01/03

In today’s episode, we’re going to talk with Kyleen Austin about the restorative power of paddling that she experienced through a trip along the Inside Passage. We’ve talked about the Inside Passage previously, but I think you’ll find this one different and you’ll take away a different perspective. Enjoy today’s episode with Kyleen Austin! Connect: Kyleen Austin Skamokawa Swamp Opera (Facebook) Learn: Inside Passage Facebook group Dennis Dwyer Sea Breeze Books and Charts Sea Kayak Baja Inside

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01:16:03

#50 - John Chase and Randy Bauer - Alaska‘s Prince...

Paddling The Blue Podcast ·

2021/12/20

I've been asked to create an episode featuring "regular people". So, I figured why not, and who's more regular than...well, me? This one will feature me and my friend Randy Bauer as we share the story of our 10-day trip to Alaska's Prince William Sound. Enjoy the episode! Learn: NOAA Chart 16705-Western Prince William Sound NOAA Chart 16711-Harriman Fjord Paddlers Realm Arctic ERMA ShoreZone imagery shoreline survey Alaska Marine Ferry schedule Surprise Cove State Marine Park Prince William Sound

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#49 - Erik Jorgensen - Father and Daughter in the...

Paddling The Blue Podcast ·

2021/12/06

Erik Jorgensen is an adventurer, author, expedition leader, and most importantly, a father. He's joining us from his home in Denmark. Erik has many amazing trips under his belt, and we’re going to talk about a few with his daughter that have really captivated my attention. Thank you to listener Henning de Haas for referring Erik. If you have an idea for a future guest, please reach out to me at john@paddlingtheblue.com. Enjoy today’s episode with Erik! Connect: Erik

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55:29

#48 - Moulton Avery - Cold Water Safety

Paddling The Blue Podcast ·

2021/11/22

Today’s episode features one of the world’s most recognized advocates for cold water safety, Moulton Avery. Moulton will share how he got his start in the world of water safety, how we can keep ourselves safe, busts a few myths about cold water, and gives his best advice on how we can represent safe paddling to the paddling community. Enjoy today’s episode with Moulton! Learn: National Center for Cold Water Safety NCCWS Facebook page Video: Cold Shock, Swimming Failure, and Incapacitation Air and

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41:05

#47 - Mike Stout - Five Times Across Lake Michigan Solo

Paddling The Blue Podcast ·

2021/11/08

Today’s episode takes us to my home waters of the Great Lakes. We will be talking with Mike Stout about his journey as a paddler leading to his unprecedented five crossings of Lake Michigan. You'll find links below to Mike's trip write-ups for the Lake Michigan and Lake Superior crossings. Learn: The Northland Adventurer Lake Michigan 2016 Lake Michigan 2020 Lake Michigan June 10, 2021 Lake Michigan June 27, 2021 Lake Michigan July 13, 2021 Lake Superior Connect: Contact Mike

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#46 - Scott Baxter and Matt Kahabka - Citizen Science...

Paddling The Blue Podcast ·

2021/10/25

Today’s episode will take a different approach, leaning toward how individuals can get involved with their paddling environments through Citizen Science. Today I’m talking with Scott Baxter and Matt Kahabka about their circumnavigation of Utah’s Great Salt Lake and why this trip was important. While you or I may not live near the Great Salt Lake, the opportunity we can all take away from this episode is that we can each make a difference in our home waters. If you’ve never heard of the term Citizen

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#45 - Susan Conrad - Kayaking the Sea of Dreams on...

Paddling The Blue Podcast ·

2021/10/11

For today’s episode, I am joined by Susan Conrad and we’ll be talking about her love for the Inside Passage. Susan shares her story of her 2010 through-paddle, her preparation for the trip, and how paddling the Inside Passage became a truly life changing experience for her. Enjoy today’s episode with Susan Conrad! Connect: susanmarieconrad.com Check out Susan's books: Inside: One Woman's Journey through the Inside Passage Wildly Inside: A Visual Journey Through the Inside Passage Inside my Sea of

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01:02:57

#44-Shaan Gresser-32 hours solo across the Bass Strait

Paddling The Blue Podcast ·

2021/09/27

For today’s episode, I had the pleasure to sit down with Shaan Gresser. Shaan shares her story of her quest to become the first woman to complete a non-stop solo of the Bass Strait and the amazing way she prepared for the 32-hour journey. Shaan delivers some great, practical advice for anyone planning a trip of any size. Enjoy today’s episode with Shaan Gresser! Learn: About the Bass Strait About the Audax Azure Connect: Email Shaan

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