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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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#83 - Quiet Adventures Symposium 2023 - Lansing, MI

Paddling The Blue Podcast ·

2023/03/27

Today’s episode comes from the 28th annual Quiet Adventures Symposium in Lansing, MI. We talked with exhibitors from the US Great Lakes region including chats with Chicago Adventure Therapy, Paddling Adventures Radio, the Lake Superior Watershed Conservancy, Paddle Antrim, and others working to educate paddlers, protect our waterways, and keep the Great Lakes great. Enjoy today’s episode from the Quiet Adventures Symposium! Learn and connect: Paddle Antrim Chicago Adventure Therapy Association of

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#82 - Dale Greybeard Sanders Dan Faust and Matthew...

Paddling The Blue Podcast ·

2023/03/13

Today we will be talking with a trio of guests, featuring none other than Dale “Greybeard” Sanders, and friends and fellow Mississippi River paddlers, Dan Faust and Matthew Briggs. Dale is a multi-time World Record holder for both paddling and hiking and is currently the reigning record holder as the oldest to paddle the Mississippi River source to sea at age 87. They had a great journey down the river for Dale’s most recent record-setting run and they’re going to share it with you today. Enjoy

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#81 - Dan Carr - Erupting Seals along the Maine...

Paddling The Blue Podcast ·

2023/02/27

Dan Carr, volunteer extraordinaire and friend of Jonathan Hearn and Katie Sylvester from episode #76 joins me today to talk about the Maine Island Trail. The trail extends along 375 miles of shoreline with more than 250 islands. Dan is going to share some of his favorite stories and a few of the must-visit islands along this paddler’s paradise. Learn: Maine Island Trail Association Leave No Trace - The 7 Principles Special offer for Paddling the Blue listeners: If you’re not already a

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01:00:10

#80 - Sean Pierce - For the Love of Islands

Paddling The Blue Podcast ·

2023/02/13

There’s something magical about islands to a paddler and that’s definitely true for Sean Pierce. For starters, he was the photo editor for Ireland’s foremost paddling guide book, Oilean (Irish for Island), so that should tell you something. Sean is known in the Irish sea kayaking community for both his involvement in the Irish Sea Kayaking Association, but even more so for his passionate pursuit of birding while visiting those islands. Today we will talk with Sean about the island that is Ireland,

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#79 - Remembering Jake Stachovak

Paddling The Blue Podcast ·

2023/01/30

Who is Jake Stachovak, and why did I decide to make a special episode just about him? Well, Jake is a paddler, and I would say just like the rest of us, but he wasn’t. There was only one Jake Stachovak. Today’s episode will share some of the paddling highlights of the Great Loop trip that Jake brought to episode #2 while also hearing from just a few of his friends telling you about Jake as a person. Jake, thank you for the memories. Thank you for the inspiration. Thank you for the laughs. We are

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#78 - Joe Solomon - Kayaking 4 a Cause on the Ohio...

Paddling The Blue Podcast ·

2023/01/16

Today’s guest is Joe Solomon, who joined me by way of referral from Madison Eklund from episode 73. He paddled the Ohio River and Mississippi River in support of mental health and we’ll talk with Joe about how paddling changed his life in more ways than one. Enjoy today’s episode with Joe Solomon! Connect: Kayaking 4 a Cause Learn: Mississippi River Angels Adventure Crew Cincinnati Special offer for Paddling the Blue listeners: If you’re not already a subscriber, visit onlineseakayaking.com and

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#77 - Stand Up For Great Lakes

Paddling The Blue Podcast ·

2023/01/02

Kwin Morris, Joe Lorenz, and Jeff Guy are members of the Stand Up For Great Lakes team. This hearty crew is working on completing Stand Up Paddleboard crossings of each of the Great Lakes. They've done Lakes Michigan, Huron, Superior, and Erie and Ontario is next. We’re going to talk about what they’ve accomplished so far and what’s next. Kwin, Joe, and Jeff have been with the team from the start and have done all four lakes together. I do want to make sure we also give credit to Joel Mueller and

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#76 - Jonathan Hearn and Kati Sylvester - Seeking...

Paddling The Blue Podcast ·

2022/12/19

Today I am joined by Jonathan Hearn and Kati Sylvester. Jonathan and Kati embarked on an 88-day trip along the Maine coast and through the Canadian Maritimes. Join us for their adventure and hear about the gift they gave to themselves and their experience through this beautiful coastline. Learn: Maine Coast Heritage Trust Maine Island Trail Association Connect: @seekingwonderment (YouTube) Seeking.wonderment (Instagram) Seeking Wonderment (website)

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01:01:52

#75 - Douglas Wilcox - Stories, Sails, and Scary...

Paddling The Blue Podcast ·

2022/12/05

Todays’s guest is Douglas Wilcox. You may be familiar with Douglas' work testing boats and equipment. You can find his test results and trip reports online through Facebook, his website, and in magazines like Ocean Paddler over the years. He brings a natural curiosity to kayaking and that shows in today’s interview. Douglas is a storyteller in every sense of the word, so get ready for us to cover a lot of ground. Also, thank you to listeners who have taken the time to support the show by visiting

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42:33

#74 - Steve Ramsay - Yukon River Quest

Paddling The Blue Podcast ·

2022/11/21

Today I am talking with Steve Ramsay. Steve was referred to the show by Cyril Derreumaux. They met when Cyril was in the Yukon River Quest. The Yukon River Quest is one of the most iconic paddle races on the North American continent and you’re about to hear about it. I know someone out there may be thinking, isn’t this a podcast about kayaking? It is, primarily, but it’s fun to mix it up sometimes. Just like WE become better by exploring different craft, Paddling the Blue gets better too . While

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58:02

#73 - Madison Eklund-1,600 miles solo by kayak to...

Paddling The Blue Podcast ·

2022/11/07

Today’s episode of Paddling the Blue features Madison Eklund. At 26 and after three years of planning, Madison set off from Minnesota and paddled 1.600 miles solo through some beautiful territory to York Factory in Hudson Bay. From farmland to sub-arctic, she experiences an adventure full of learning and the kindness of strangers. Books: Wilderness Rivers of Manitoba - Hap Wilson Canoeing with the Cree-Eric Sevareid Adventure North-Sean Bloomfield with Colton White Expedition Alpine (Facebook

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#72 - Olly Hicks - Greenland to Scotland by Kayak

Paddling The Blue Podcast ·

2022/10/24

Today’s episode of Paddling the Blue features Olly Hicks. His accomplishments include rowing solo across the Atlantic Ocean from the USA to England after 124 days at sea, and at the time he did it, he was also the youngest to row any ocean solo. Olly also made the first row across the Tasman Sea from Tasmania to New Zealand, through 96 days alone on the notoriously wild southern ocean. If you caught episode 68 with Patrick Winterton, you heard Olly’s name there where we discussed the 200 mile

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#71 - Cyril Derreumaux - Solo Kayak to Hawaii

Paddling The Blue Podcast ·

2022/10/10

Today’s episode features Cyril Derreumaux. Cyril is fresh off his successful quest to be the first person to cross from California to Hawaii by kayak using 100% human power. In this episode he shares a lot about his preparation and the personal experience of making this trip. Planning, more planning, pain, perseverance, it’s all in this trip. I caught up with Cyril as he was driving from San Diego, California, where he had just picked up his boat Valentine and was trailering her back to San

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#70 - Joe Leach - Finding Motivation Circumnavigating...

Paddling The Blue Podcast ·

2022/09/26

Joe Leach joins us today to share the story of his circumnavigation of the UK and a bit about his circuit of Ireland as well. We get in-depth on the trip, the motivation, and the ups and down he experienced along the way. It’s a great perspective from, at the time, a newer expeditioner taking on a huge challenge. We had some good laughs on this one, so enjoy today’s episode with Joe Leach. Connect: Instagram Email Learn: Surfers against Sewage

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#69 - Kevin O’Sullivan - Around Ireland the Long Way

Paddling The Blue Podcast ·

2022/09/12

Today I am joined by Kevin O’Sullivan. I was introduced to Kevin by Mick O’Meara. If you recall, Mick joined me for episode 35 where he shared the story of his record setting 23 day circumnavigation of Ireland. Kevin’s story is similar, but very different. While both Mick and Kevin are part of the brotherhood of those who have circled the Emerald Isle, Kevin’s journey spanned 915 days. You heard that right, now you get to hear the whole story. Before we get to Kevin’s story, if you’re a long

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01:01:29

#68-Patrick Winterton-Tracing St. Brenden’s Route

Paddling The Blue Podcast ·

2022/08/29

Today I am joined by Patrick Winterton. When Doug Cooper said Patrick has done some interesting open water crossings, he was right! Patrick is going to share a few stories, most notably the impressive St. Brendan's route and the Shetland Bus. It’s a fascinating conversation filled with ingenuity to make these trips happen. Enjoy today’s episode with Patrick Winterton. Connect: Patrick Winterton

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#67-Doug Cooper-Scottish Sea Kayaking

Paddling The Blue Podcast ·

2022/08/15

Today I have the pleasure to talk with Doug Cooper. Doug is a coach, author, guide, and authority on Scottish sea kayaking. Enjoy today’s episode as Doug takes us on a tour of Scotland with a little diversion to Greenland. Books by Doug Cooper: Scottish Sea Kayaking Skye & Northwest Highlands Sea Kayaking Nor & East Coast of Scotland Sea Kayaking Sea Kayak Handling: A Practical Manual, Essential Knowledge for Beginner and Intermediate Paddlers Rough Water Handling: A Practical Manual,

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#66-Ginni Callahan-Sea Kayaking Baja Mexico

Paddling The Blue Podcast ·

2022/08/01

Welcome to today’s episode of Paddling the Blue. Thanks for joining me for today’s adventure. Today I have the pleasure to talk with Ginni Callahan. Ginni runs Sea Kayak Baja Mexico and today she’s going to share some of her experiences from Baja. We’ll also talk about the South Pacific, towing a sailboat, kayak sailing, pyrosomes, and more. Enjoy today’s episode with Ginni Callahan. Learn and Connect: Sea Kayak Baja Mexico Pyrosomes (Wikipedia) Flat Earth Kayak Sails Ginnicallahan.com

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01:07:40

#65 - Louise Adie - 14 years guiding in Antarctica

Paddling The Blue Podcast ·

2022/07/18

Louise Adie joins Paddling the Blue for today's episode. Louise will take us to the bottom of the earth where she guided for 14 years. I hope you enjoy some of her favorite stories from her years guiding in Antarctica. Learn: Kapitan Khlebnikov (Quark Expeditions icebreaker) International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators Polar Tourism Guides Association Connect: Email Louise

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#64-Kelly Marie Henry-Finding Flow in Life

Paddling The Blue Podcast ·

2022/07/04

I am joined today by Kelly Marie Henry. Kelly was a referral from Laura Zulliger from episode 61 and Laura’s partner in the Fearless Formosa expedition. Kelly’s story is also one of adventure but in a different way. In this episode, Kelly shares the discoveries she has made through paddling that prompted her to pursue kayaking as a profession and move halfway around the globe to do it. She’s got quite a unique background, so I will let you hear it directly from Kelly. Enjoy today’s episode with

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