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Monday Jan 18, 2021
Monday Jan 18, 2021
Today’s guest is Erin Bastian. We’re talking with Erin about her travels through the Mediterranean Sea, particularly the Greek Isles and Corsica. Erin also unveils a surprise upcoming adventure!
Connect with Erin:
Evoke Adventure
ErinBastian.com
Facebook
Instagram
Learn more about and help support One Ocean Crew
Island cruising resources:
Videopilotbook
Cruiserswiki
Sailing maps (not for navigation)
Nautical charts (from Hartis)
Monday Jan 04, 2021
Monday Jan 04, 2021
Today's episode features the President and co-founder of Level Six, Stig Larsson.
Stig shares his story of traveling the World Cup slalom circuit, gives us the inside scoop on the funny story of how Level Six got its name, provides some insight into technical wear design, and more.
In this episode, we also announce a contest to celebrate the one year anniversary of the Paddling the Blue podcast! Thanks to Level Six and P&H Custom Sea Kayaks for your support!
Contact Stig
Learn more:
Level Six (website)
Level Six (Facebook)
Level Six youth paddling scholarship
Monday Dec 21, 2020
Monday Dec 21, 2020
Today we make our way back to the UK for a fascinating conversation with Jeff Allen.
Jeff is joining us today from his sailboat, Wild Rover, to share the incredible story of his 2004 "Karma Waters" expedition around Japan with Hadas Feldman. You’re going to love the learnings Jeff shares from this trip, both from a paddlers perspective and a human perspective.
Enjoy today’s interview with Jeff!
Learn more about Wild Rover Expeditions
Visit International Sea Kayak Guide Association (ISKGA)
Connect with Jeff:
Expedition Paddler
Facebook: Expedition Paddler
Instagram @jeffallenseakayaker
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Today’s episode will feature the crew from Four the Water.
This group of friends came together for a 102 day trip of a lifetime circumnavigating Lake Superior. After some time guiding groups on day trips along Lake Superior’s Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, they had an understanding of the power of this inland sea.
What they may have lacked in experience, they compensated for with youthful exuberance and advice from friends and others along the way. They gave themselves time and kept the shore close at hand to keep the trip safe.
Listen and enjoy as I talk with Ryan, Drew, and Jared from Fourthewater.
Please take time to check out Fourthewater.com and view the film, Our water. All proceeds from the film go to support Superior Watershed Partnership, focused on conservation and public education 100% local to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Connect:
Fourthewater.com
Facebook: Four the Water
Amazon Prime
fourthewater@gmail.com
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Today we’re going to Scotland to talk with Will Copestake about a trip he named Machair to Munro.
Solo at 23 years old, Will spent a year traveling around Scotland by kayak and bike. It’s a incredible trip that combines two of his passions, paddling and climbing into one amazing adventure. I won’t ruin the surprise, so here we go.
Enjoy today’s interview with Will Copestake.
Will is supported by P&H Custom Sea Kayaks, Kokatat, and Werner Paddles
Connect with Will:
Will Copestake Media
Kayak Summer Isles
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Today we head to South America to hear Darcy Gaechter’s story. Darcy is the author of Amazon Woman and she shares the story of her 148-day expedition to become the only woman to have paddled the entire length of the Amazon River.
Learn more about mining's effect on the Amazon at Ecuadorian Rivers Institute
Connect with Darcy:
DarcyGaechter.com
Small World Adventures
Facebook
Instagram
Monday Oct 26, 2020
Monday Oct 26, 2020
This episode features Beau Miles. He’s a film maker, writer, PhD, and a man of many adventures, some paddling, others more unique and equally fascinating (what's it like to eat 1919 tins of beans over 40 days?). Today we’re talking about his attempt to paddle the incredibly complex, in so many ways, coast of Africa. Enjoy the interview with Beau!
FInd Beau at:
Beaumiles.com
You Tube-Beau Miles
Monday Oct 12, 2020
Monday Oct 12, 2020
Today’s interview is less about the actual paddling and more about the craft we use to paddle, and building and growing a business around paddlesports.
Joey is a master boat builder and a magician with boat repairs. Today we talk about the boat building process, hear about the craziest repair Joey’s ever done, and get Joey’s thoughts on what you can do to keep your boat in good shape.
Enjoy the interview!
Find Joey at:
Turning Point Boatworks
Facebook-Turning Point Boatworks
You Tube-Turning Point Boatworks
Instagram-Turning Point Boatworks
Joey's Blog
Email-joey@turningpointboatworks.com
Monday Sep 28, 2020
Monday Sep 28, 2020
Justine Curgenven joins this episode of Paddling the Blue to share her experience, along with Sarah Outen, paddling Alaska's Aleutian Island Chain. Enjoy every minute of her story, filled with long crossings, mysterious currents, and a funny encounter with a bear.
Special offer from Justine for Paddling the Blue listeners: Visit CackleTV.com and enter use discount code POD to get 15% off a download of one of her films. Go ahead, get yours now!
Find Justine:
CackleTV.com
Facebook: Cackle TV
Twitter: @CackleTV
YouTube
Instagram
Photo credit: Sandy Robson
Monday Sep 14, 2020
Monday Sep 14, 2020
If you’re active on the Internet you’ve probably seen Dimitri’s videos, reviews, and antics with his Northsea Kayak paddling team. Dimitri is a great ambassador for the sport of sea kayaking and uses his social media presence to deliver a message of fun, preparedness, and of course, excitement on the water. Today he shares the story of his crossing of the North Sea.
Find Dimitri:
YouTube-NORTHSEAKAYAK
Facebook
Instagram-NORTHSEAKAYAK
Resources
Performance Sea Kayak (paddling records)
Ship AIS
P&H Custom Sea Kayaks