Paddling The Blue Podcast

#163 - 25 Years of Keeping Paddlers Warm and Happy with Chris Reed

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Reed joins today's episode of the Paddling the Blue podcast to share the 25-year story behind Reed Chillcheater, from developing the Aquatherm f...

#162 - Four Years, One Canoe, One Happy Dog: The North American Odyssey of Jennifer Gosselin & Pierre Pepin

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jennifer Gosselin and Pierre Pepin quit the rat race, sold everything, and spent four years paddling a canoe across North America with their dog Jasmi...

#161 - Live from Canoecopia 2026

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded live at Canoecopia in Madison, Wisconsin, today's episode of Paddling the Blue features interviews with a wide range of guests: activists pro...

#160 - Quiet Adventures 2026 Live: Adaptive Kayaks, Orienteering Worlds, River Stewardship, and more from Lansing, MI

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode was recorded at one of our favorite events, the Quiet Adventures Symposium in Lansing. Today's episode features conversations with pad...

#159 - Noatun’s Route: One Man’s Kayak Circumnavigation of Europe with Urban Heupgen

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us dream of adventures like circumnavigating Ireland and as far as I’m concerned, that’s a pretty lofty goal, and definitely on my list. ...

#158 - Kayaking Madagascar: Chasing the Mangoky Source to Sea with Oscar Scafidi

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Oscar Scafidi is a schoolteacher turned explorer specializing in Africa. Oscar joins today’s episode to share his expedition to kayak Madagascar’s...

#157 - How a class project packrafting in Nepal led to a kayak career with Alex Lalonde

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Lalonde joins today's episode of the Paddling the Blue podcast to talk about about his path from packrafting whitewater rivers in Nepal to taking...

#156 - Paddlesports Coaching and Kayaking the Bahamas with Nigel featuring Eila Wilkinson

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to today's episode of the Paddling the Blue, featuring guest Eila Wilkinson In this episode Eila discusses her coaching philosophy, Paddle UK ...

#155 - Paddling Florida's Great Calusa Blueway: Mangroves, Mounds & Manatees with Mike Hammond

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Hammond oversees the Great Calusa Blueway, a nearly 200 mile paddling trail in Florida’s Lee County.  Mike joins today’s episode to talk abo...

#154 - Multi-modal solo kayaking and cycling on the US west coast and the Inside Passage with Katrin Tomanek

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Katrin Tomanek describes how she moved from climbing to kayaking and developed a style of multiimodal trips that combine sea kayaking ...

#153 - Kayaking Dominica's Waitukubuli Sea Trail with Wes Moses

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wes Moses operates the Soufriere Outdoor Center in Dominica. Wes joins the show today to talk about the Waitukubuli Sea Trail in Dominica — a 66 km ...

#152 - Kayaks, Kiviak & Ketosis: A 3,200 km Greenland Experiment with Paddling Chef Mike Keen

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Paddling Chef Mike Keen shares his solo 3,200‑km kayak journey up the west coast of Greenland, where he lived on a traditional Greenlandic Inuit die...

#151 - Breaking Waves & Records: Billy Butler's Kayak Endurance Push

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Endurance paddler Billy Butler joins today's episode to talk about his transition from rivers to sea kayaking, recent record-setting performances, and...

#150 - Kayaking the Inside Passage single use plastic free and Yukon source to sea with Lucy Graham

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lucy Graham is today's guest on the Paddling the Blue podcast. Lucy fostered a love for outdoor and environmental education and guiding programs earl...

#149 - Sea Kayaking Oman 3165 with Mark Evans

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode with Mark Evans is a bit backward from our other episodes. Normally we talk about a trip that has already happened. Well, this one h...

#148 - 1,500 Miles Solo: Linking the Northern Forest Canoe Trail and Maine Island Trail with John Connelly

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, John Connolly recounts his 75-day, 1,500-mile solo journey connecting the Northern Forest Canoe Trail and the Maine Island Trail, ...

#147 - 1,000 Mile Vision Quest celebrating cultural connections on Canada’s West Coast with Ed Hill

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ed Hill joins today's episode of the Paddling the Blue podcast to share a 1,000-mile canoe vision quest along Canada’s west coast that partnered the...

#146 - Solo sea kayak slow roll through Johnstone Strait and Desolation Sound with Stuart Munson

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stuart Munson is a reformed backpacker who discovered paddling as a new way to get to great places. Today we talk about his two-month slow roll explor...

#145 - London to Marrakech and New York Spare Seat with Richard Harpham

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Richard Harpham has more than 14,000 miles of human-powered adventures under his belt and he’s not slowing down. Today we talk about two, London to ...

#144 - Creating Artwork on the Isle of Man with Stephen Marsh

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen Marsh joins today’s episode of the podcast. Many of you may know Stephen as the master artisan behind Big Pond Kayaks. Dive into Stephen's l...

#143 - Amazon Source to Sea Adventure with Darcy Gaechter - Encore Episode

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to today’s episode of the Paddling the Blue podcast!  I was paddling with some friends recently and someone mentioned Darcy Gaechter. Darcy...

#142 - Justine Curgenven's Aleutian Kayaking Adventure - Encore Episode

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an exciting encore episode of 'Paddling the Blue' as as we revisit a fun conversation with Justine Curgenven. Dive into Justine's incredib...

#141 - Best friends go midlife kayak adventuring with Andy Mullins and Geoff Cater

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me in a conversation with adventurous paddlers Andy Mullins and Geoff Cater. Under the banner of Midlife Kayak, Andy and Geoff share their experi...

#140 - 32-Day Kayak Expedition Navigating Patagonia with Mathew Schweizer

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode of Paddling the Blue features a riveting conversation with sea kayaker Mathew Schweitzer. Alongside Andy Gill and Brody Duncan, Mathew...

#139 - From Marathons to the Mississippi: Paul Mellor's Epic Adventures

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Paddling the Blue, John talks with Paul Mellor, an adventurer who has conquered marathons in all 50 U.S. states, cycled across the ...

#138 - Finding flow through exploration in the Outer Hebrides and more with Tom Thorpe

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Paddling the Blue, Tom Thorpe discusses his experiences in coasteering, climbing, and sea kayaking, and how each sport and a thirst...

#137 - Exploring the Waters of Cornwall by Sea Kayak with James Roberts

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Paddling the Blue, John talks with James Roberts, co-owner of Sea Kayak Cornwall, to explore the  sea kayaking opportunities that ...

#136 - Patrik Skovajsa - Adventures with the Danube Kayaker

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for today's episode of Paddling the Blue as we journey with Patrik Skovajsa as he transforms from a novice stumbling in cold waters to an adve...

#135 - Canoecopia 2025 Madison, WI - The annual paddlers family reunion

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as we navigate the vibrant atmosphere of Canoecopia, the world's largest paddle sports expo. Billed as the world’s largest paddlesports expo...

#134 - Exploring the 2025 Quiet Adventures Symposium - Lansing, MI USA

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join this for week's episode of the Paddling the Blue podcast as we take you to the 30th annual Quiet Adventures Symposium in Lansing, Michigan. This ...

#133 - Environmental Conservation and the Rich Paddling Heritage of Ireland's Causeway Coast with Robin Ruddock

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Robin Ruddock is a respected advocate for sea kayaking and environmental conservation on Ireland's picturesque Causeway Coast. In this episode, we del...

#132 - Living a Courageous Life as a Kayaking Nomad with Wendy Killoran

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wendy Killoran joins today's episode of the Paddling the Blue podcast. Wendy is a passionate sea kayaker and adventurer and she shares her transformat...

Innovating and Adding Value to Everyday Kayak Gear, and fun names too - with Steve Whetman

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Whetman, is a renowned innovator in the kayaking world. Known for his unique approach to everyday paddling gear, Steve takes us behind the scene...

#130 - Building Extreme Expedition Kayaks with Rob Feloy

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of Paddling the Blue, we are talking with renowned kayak designer and builder Rob Feloy. Rob shares the intricate process of creati...

#129 - Solo Kayak to Hawaii, and now the Atlantic, with Cyril Derreumaux (Replay)

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to today’s episode of Paddling the Blue. Thanks for joining me for this special replay edition. I’m taking a much needed break around the ...

Best friends, bold crossings, and bombs around Britain with Barry Shaw

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of the Paddling the Blue podcast, John is joined by the adventurous Barry Shaw, who takes us through his incredible journey from a ...

#127 - The Yukon River Quest Uncovered

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to today's episode of Paddling the Blue. In this special feature, we dive deep into the world of the Yukon River Quest, an exciting race set i...

#126 - 189 days around the UK and Ireland by Kayak with Felipe Behrens

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Felipe Behrens joins todays thrilling episode of Paddling the Blue , fresh from his incredible 189-day kayaking journey around the UK and Ireland. Fel...

#125 - Exploring Ireland's East Coast, RNLI, and the challenge of going solo with Caoimhe Connor

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Paddling the Blue, host John Chase welcomes Caoimhe Connor to discuss the hidden treasures of Ireland's East Coast. Caoimhe shares ...

#124 - Martin Rickard - Greenland Calling: Respecting and Paddling Through History and Ice

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Paddling the Blue, Martin Rickard shares his deep connection to Greenland and his love for the county and its people while followin...

#123 - Finding your Coastal Spirit paddling Mediterranean & UK Waters with Roger Chandler

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us on this exciting episode of Paddling the Blue as we dive into the fascinating world of sea kayaking with Roger Chandler, a seasoned coach and ...

A Journey Down the Ganges (Ganga) River with Rency Thomas: 2,750 Kilometers of Adventure on India's most sacred river

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rency Thomas joins us to recount his incredible 2,750-kilometer solo journey from the source to the sea of India's Ganga (Ganges) River. Starting at t...

#121 - Coaching Insights and Tierra del Fuego with the Kayak Waveologist Greg Paquin

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Paddling the Blue, host John Chase speaks with Greg Paquin about his extensive involvement in British canoeing and his passion for ...

#120 - Riding the Waves: Finding flow surf kayaking the Great Lakes with Keith Wikle

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to today's episode of Paddling the Blue. Our guest, Keith Wikle, is a prolific surf kayaker and coach from the Great Lakes region. In this epi...

#119 - Jim Tibensky - Racing kayak slalom, chasing birds, and a lifelong love for volunteering

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jim Tibensky joins today’s episode of the Paddling the Blue podcast.  Jim is a legend in the US slalom racing community and a selfless volunteer fo...

#118 - Donal Dowd - Experiencing Irish Islands, Lighthouses, and Wallabies

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today I have the pleasure of talking with Donal Dowd. We cover quite a few topics, including his love for Irish islands and lighthouses, 40+ years pio...

Jon Dawkins - Searching for Kayak Bill and exploring the Outer Coast of British Columbia

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jon Dawkins received some advice from a friend that may surprise you that has led him to some of the best places on the outer coast of British Columbi...

Cristi Manea AKA Lownlee Kayak - Building and learning from an online kayak community

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cristi Manea is someone you probably know, but whose name you probably haven’t heard.  Cristi started his paddling journey four years ago and in th...

#115 - Eileen Murphy - Leading the way through slalom, marathon racing, and sea kayaking

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today I have the pleasure of talking with Eileen Murphy for a fascinating conversation. Eileen has led an incredible paddling career through many phas...

#114 - Conny Bell - A Truly Superior Circumnavigation

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conny Bell joins today’s episode of the Paddling the Blue podcast to talk about her 57-day circumnavigation of Lake Superior.  She shares her exper...

#113 - Jim Kennedy - Bioluminescence, seaweed and Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jim Kennedy is another legend in the Irish paddling world and he joins us today to talk about his racing days, his love for the Wild Atlantic Way, bio...

#112 - Amber Champion - Leaping squid, kindness, and a passion for kayaking

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am joined Amber Champion. Amber burst on to the paddling scene a few years ago and quickly ascended to become known as one of the top coaches ...

#111 - Alison French-Fun with flapjacks, a carnival, and Sea Kayak Plockton

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am joined by Alison French. Alison runs Sea Kayak Plockton in Scotland. Today we talk about finding your why, the reasons you should visit the...

#110 - Canoecopia 2024 - Madison, WI

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode was recorded from the show floor at the annual Canoecopia show in Madison, Wisconsin. Billed as the world’s largest paddlesports e...

#109 - Quiet Adventures Symposium - Lansing, MI

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode comes from the 29th annual Quiet Adventures Symposium in Lansing, MI. As paddlers, when we hear symposium we often think on-water ed...

#108 - Ken Whiting - Whitewater Kayak World Champion to Media Star

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ken Whiting is a former world champion whitewater kayaker, author, television host, and owner of Heliconia Press, one of the world’s leading media p...

#107 - Mark Spitzer - 7 months on the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Spitzer shares a detailed account of his 7 month canoe trip down the entire length of the Missouri River and continuing down the Mississippi.  H...

#106 - Tom Daly - The first Ireland solo that almost got him kicked out of canoeing

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Daly completed the first solo Ireland circumnavigation by kayak in 1979. In today's episode, we talk about the adventure itself, the gear, the fre...

#105 - Nicky and Kevin Mansell - Kayaking Jersey and the Channel Islands

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we head out to Jersey.  For those in the USA, we’re not talking about the state of New Jersey, we’re talking about the Channel Islands.  ...

David Walsh - Oileain - Kayaking all the Irish islands

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

David Walsh is the force behind Oileain, the definitive guide to the islands of Ireland.  We will talk about his journey to catalog and detail each o...

#103 - Natalie Maderova and Michal Madera - UK, Ireland, and that time Freya broke a boat in Alaska

01 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Natalie Maderova and Michal Madera join today's episode to share their simple yet effective philosophy on managing a big trip and they bring the credi...

#102 - Des Keaney - Rounding the Cape and beating retinal degeneration

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am joined by Des Keaney. Des was referred to me by Catriona Woods from episode 89. Des shares a trip around Cape Horn, a few of his favorite p...

#101 - Nick Ray - Life Afloat in Scotland 365

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode features Nick Ray. Many of us followed Nick on his 365 day Life Afloat journey around Scotland. It was a quest to find hope and joy...

#100 - West Hansen - Arctic Cowboys Kayak the Northwest Passage

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode marks a significant milestone to Paddling the Blue with episode #100. Our first episode released in February 2020 and we’ve come t...

#99 - Katie Carr - Moderate Becoming Good Later Kayaking the Shipping Forecast with Toby

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Katie Carr joins today's episode of the Paddling the Blue podcast. Katie recently released the book "Moderate Becoming Good Later" about her brother T...

#98 - Esther Wheeler - Around the next bend with an accidental racer

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Esther Wheeler is a driven endurance athlete, or as she calls herself, an accidental athlete. Today we will get a fascinating glimpse into the mind of...

#97 - Mike Conroy - Mikey Kayaks Cornwall and Ireland

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 d...

#96 -Jack Hampton - Paddling the Margins

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ar...

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

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 hi...

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

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 bo...

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

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is Renata Chlumska. She is a legendary professional adventurer who brings an incredible history, having reached the Seven Summits, the...

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

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

#89 - Catriona Woods - Learning and Growing Through Coaching

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is an inspiration to many. I found Catriona Woods through Facebook and followed her adventures throughout Ireland with great interest....

#88 - Jon Hynes - Wild Atlantic Warrior

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

#87 - Nigel Dennis - Breaking the rules to make a Classic

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am honored to bring you a conversation with the one and only, Nigel Dennis. Nigel has received more requests by other guests as a future guest...

#86 - Alistair Wilson - A Life of Adventure Behind a Lendal Paddle

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am pleased to bring you a great conversation with Alistair Wilson. Alistair has had an amazing life blessed with personal, family, and busines...

#85 - Richard Barnes - 67 days solo across the Tasman Sea on Weet-Bix and Coke

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today you get to hear first hand from Richard Barnes. Richard recently completed a solo kayak crossing of the Tasman Sea from Australia to New Zealand...

#84 - Canoecopia 2023 - Madison, WI

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are coming to you today from one of our all-time favorite shows, Canoecopia, which is the world’s largest paddlesports expo, held in Madison, Wis...

#83 - Quiet Adventures Symposium 2023 - Lansing, MI

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode comes from the 28th annual Quiet Adventures Symposium in Lansing, MI.  We talked with exhibitors from the US Great Lakes region inc...

#82 - Dale Greybeard Sanders Dan Faust and Matthew Briggs - Setting a World Record on the Mississippi River

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we will be talking with a trio of guests, featuring none other than Dale “Greybeard” Sanders, and friends and fellow Mississippi River paddl...

#81 - Dan Carr - Erupting Seals along the Maine Island Trail

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Carr, volunteer extraordinaire and friend of Jonathan Hearn and Katie Sylvester from episode #76 joins me today to talk about the Maine Island Tra...

#80 - Sean Pierce - For the Love of Islands

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

#79 - Remembering Jake Stachovak

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 u...

#78 - Joe Solomon - Kayaking 4 a Cause on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

#77 - Stand Up For Great Lakes

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

#76 - Jonathan Hearn and Kati Sylvester - Seeking Wonderment in Maine

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

#75 - Douglas Wilcox - Stories, Sails, and Scary Knees in Scotland

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 repor...

#74 - Steve Ramsay - Yukon River Quest

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

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

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

#72 - Olly Hicks - Greenland to Scotland by Kayak

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode of Paddling the Blue features Olly Hicks.  His accomplishments include rowing solo across the Atlantic Ocean from the USA to Englan...

#71 - Cyril Derreumaux - Solo Kayak to Hawaii

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 kaya...

#70 - Joe Leach - Finding Motivation Circumnavigating the UK

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

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

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

#67-Doug Cooper-Scottish Sea Kayaking

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 episod...

#66-Ginni Callahan-Sea Kayaking Baja Mexico

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 Callaha...

#65 - Louise Adie - 14 years guiding in Antarctica

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 enjo...

#64-Kelly Marie Henry-Finding Flow in Life

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 expedit...