Paddling The Blue Podcast

#70 - Joe Leach - Finding Motivation Circumnavigating the UK

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  

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

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 time listener, thank you. If you’re a new listener, thank you for finding us. I want to send a special thank you to all our guests to date and those to come in the future.  We’ve got some exciting episodes lined up.  If you enjoy the show, I hope you’ll consider supporting the us by visiting www.paddlingtheblue.com and clicking the little coffee cup link in the bottom corner of the page.  Consider dropping a small donation to help offset the costs of running the show.  Thank you to everyone who has shown their support and those who will help in the future.   Enjoy today’s episode with Kevin O’Sullivan. Learn: RNLI Medicine Sans Frontieres (Doctors without Borders) Connect: Facebook Email   Connect:  

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

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

#67-Doug Cooper-Scottish Sea Kayaking

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, Essential Knowledge for Intermediate and Advanced Paddlers Website:  Scottish Sea Kayaking    

#66-Ginni Callahan-Sea Kayaking Baja Mexico

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  

#65 - Louise Adie - 14 years guiding in Antarctica

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

#64-Kelly Marie Henry-Finding Flow in Life

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 Kelly Marie Henry! Learn: Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Fearless Formosa Expedition California Canoe & Kayak Paddle Golden Gate Connect: Flow State Adventures

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

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 Kayaking Learn: Kingdom of Redonda Henry Brothers Expedition (Facebook)

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

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

#61-Laura Zulliger-Fearless Formosa Kayaking Taiwan

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