Paddling The Blue Podcast

#97 - Mike Conroy - Mikey Kayaks Cornwall and Ireland

Mike Conroy joins us for today’s episode of the Paddling the Blue Podcast.  We’ll talk about his trips, but even more so we’ll talk about the deliberate process that Mike has mapped out to reach his goals. Get ready for a fun interview with an everyday paddler who has set his mind to a project and is making it happen. 
Connect:
Kayak Demelza
3 Capital Kayak
Learn:
Shamrock Loop Interactive Google Map
Blasket Islands
St. Petrocs
Surfers Against Sewage
The Wombles
Anglesey Sea Kayak Symposium
Performance Sea Kayak
 

#96 -Jack Hampton - Paddling the Margins

Welcome to today’s episode of Paddling the Blue. 
Today’s guest is Jack Hampton. Jack and friends paddled the Inside Passage with the goal of not only completing the trip, but to explore the lives of those living in the coastal margin communities along the way and how they are impacted by decisions made about their homeland.
Connect:
www.paddlingthemargins.com
Instagram
Supported by:
Reed Chillcheater
Nautiraid
Dakota Lithium

#95 - Rupert Kirkwood - Kayaking eye to eye with whales in England

Welcome to today’s episode of Paddling the Blue. 
Today’s guest is Rupert Kirkwood. Rupert goes by the name The Lone Kayaker.  You may have seen photos of some of his incredible sea life encounters and today we chat about those experiences, his motivation, and what led him to a life seeking beautiful creatures.
Before we get to our chat with Rupert:
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Level Six continues as a great supporter of Paddling the Blue and we have a special offer just for you. If you would like to pick up some great Level Six drywear or other kit, visit their website at levelsix.com and use the coupon code PTBPODCAST at checkout for 10% off your order.  
Enjoy today’s episode with Rupert Kirkwood!
Connect:
The Lone Kayaker - Rupert's Wild World of Water. As Seen from A Kayak

#94 - David Johnston - Paddle Canada Georgian Bay and Lake Superior

Welcome to today’s episode of Paddling the Blue. 
Today’s guest is David Johnston. David is an sea kayak instructor, guide, and one of the key architects for some of Paddle Canada’s programs.  We’ll talk about the development of Paddle Canada’s programs, the state of instruction, Georgian Bay, and the beauty of Lake Superior and we have a few laughs along the way.
Before we get to our chat with David:
James and Simon at onlineseakayaking.com continue to produce great content to help you evolve as a paddler, and as a coach.   If you’re not already a subscriber to Onlineseakayaking.com, here’s your opportunity to get started. Visit onlineseakayaking.com and use the coupon code PTBPODCAST at checkout and you’ll get 10% off up to 12 months of your subscription investment. 
Level Six continues as a great supporter of Paddling the Blue and we have a special offer just for you. If you would like to pick up some great Level Six drywear or other kit, visit their website at levelsix.com and use the coupon code PTBPODCAST at checkout for 10% off your order.  
Enjoy today’s episode with David Johnston.
Connect:
SeaKayakInstructor.com

#93 - Brian Wilson - Blazing Paddles and Dances with Waves

Brian Wilson is the author of Blazing Paddles, a Scottish Coastal Odyssey where he shares his trip around the country, and Dances with Waves, about his journey around Ireland. Brian shares some of the fun folklore, stories of the people he met along the way, and a really creepy situation he found himself in.
Connect:
Birlinn Books
Email
Books:
Blazing paddles
Dances with Waves
 

#92 - Denis Dwyer - Louisiana to Alaska’s Prince William Sound and the Inside Passage

Today’s guest is Dennis Dwyer.
Dennis has made several trips to Alaska, having driven from Louisiana to Alaska first in 1987. Dennis has written books on paddling Prince William Sound and the Inside Passage as well as running a popular online group dedicated to Inside Passage paddlers. 
Connect:
Inside Passage Sea Kayakers
Facebook
Learn:
Alone in the Passage: An Explorer's Guide to Sea Kayaking on the Inside Passage
Alone in the Sound: An Explorer's Guide to the Sea Kayaking Alaska's Prince William Sound
Point to Point: Exploring the Inside Passage by Sea Kayak
Tactics for Long Distance Sea Kayaking
The Wild Coast: Volume 2: A Kayaking, Hiking, and Recreational Guide for the North and Central B.C. Coast
Kayaking the Inside Passage: A Paddler's Guide from Puget Sound, Washington, to Glacier Bay, Alaska
NOAA Chart Locator

#91 - Renata Chlumska-Circumnavigating the USA by kayak and bike

Today’s guest is Renata Chlumska. She is a legendary professional adventurer who brings an incredible history, having reached the Seven Summits, the highest points on each continent. Today she joins us to talk about another expedition that doesn’t involve high peaks, but one with great personal meaning to her.
Join us as Renata describes paddling and biking 11,300 miles over 439 days covering 32 states to circumnavigate the continental US by kayak and bicycle. 
Connect:
RenataChlumska.com
Learn:
Seven Summits (Wikipedia)
Renata Chlumska | TEDx | Seeking New Thrills
Ultimate High by Goran Kropp
 
 
 
 

#90 -John Huth - The Lost Art of Finding Our Way

John Huth is a Harvard physics professor, a paddler, and author of the book “The Lost Art of Finding our Way”.  We had a fascinating conversation about his different view of navigation using the world around us, what inspired him to write the book and how it can benefit you.
Learn:
The Lost Art of Finding Our Way (Amazon)
Harvard Physics Faculty Website
Personal Website
Connect:
Email
 

#89 - Catriona Woods - Learning and Growing Through Coaching

Today’s guest is an inspiration to many. I found Catriona Woods through Facebook and followed her adventures throughout Ireland with great interest.  Catriona started paddling late in life and as a reaction to disappointing news. From day one, she sought the support of quality coaching and that, along with determination and good friends, have led her to some great life experiences. She brings an incredible message of learning and growing, along with some really big crossing!
Learn:
PerformanceSeaKayak.co.uk
ISKGA
Oileain
Islay
Rockpool Kayaks
Kokatat
Connect:
Facebook
Email

#88 - Jon Hynes - Wild Atlantic Warrior

Today I am pleased to bring you a really fun conversation with Jon Hynes.  Some of you may already know Jon from the acclaimed documentary with Sean Cahill, Sea Kayak Around Ireland. Others may know him from his work with the Irish Canoe Union, and others through the Kinsale Outdoor Education Centre. Today, we explore his take on adventure, preparation, and caring for the environment in which we paddle.
Learn:
Wild Atlantic Way-Ireland's Spectacular Coastal Route
Kinsale Outdoor Education Centre
Sustainable Sea Kayaking
Fastnet Rock
Royal National Lifeboat Institution
Irish Canoe Union
Connect:
Jon Hynes
Facebook
Instagram