Paddling The Blue Podcast

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 downloa...

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-NORTH...

Yuri Endres joins the podcast to share his story about a trip to a venue not normally on most people’s paddling bucket list: Lake Khuvsgul in Mongolia. The remoteness of this trip, the challenging logistics, and the hospitality of the people of Mongolia make it worth it. After today’s interview, your bucket list may have a new destination and Yuri’s the guy. Learn more: Lake Khuvsgul info (Wikiped...

Graham Charles and the Adventure Philosophy team became the first to paddle the entire length of the Antarctic Peninsula (2001) and the first to circumnavigate South Georgia Island (2005). Join us as Graham shares his incredible history and stories of Antarctic firsts!  Learn more: Frozen Coast: Sea Kayaking the Antarctic Peninsula Unclaimed Coast: Sea Kayaking Earnest Shackelton's Soutn Georgia I...

Mike Ranta shares stories of paddling across the entire North American Continent in a single season. As if once wasn’t enough, he did it a second time two years later. Mike brings a great laugh and even more important, a great message of positivity. Enjoy today’s interview with Mike Ranta! Learn more: Mike Ranta's Paddle on Facebook Mike Ranta's paddle on YouTube Warrior Adventures Fur Trade Canoe...

In this episode, I am joined by Zack Kruzins. Zack has packed an amazing amount of paddling across the globe into a few short years.  Fresh off a guiding season in Antarctica, Zack joins us to share a trip he completed with two friends starting in El Chalten in Patagonia and along the Rio Santa Cruz to the Atlantic in Puerto Santa Cruz.  Enjoy today’s episode with Zack! Learn more: ZackKruzins.com...

Chris Hipgrave is truly a man of many talents, equally at home in a sea kayak, wildwater boat, surfski, creek boat, and probably anything else that floats.  Racing is where his passion really lies, so listen in to learn about some of his favorite races and his personal philosophy on performance paddling.      Chris is the Director of Sales for Pyranha US and former Team USA paddler and former Olym...

Richard J. Varga was living and guiding in Norway and decided it was time to return home to Hungary. So, he packed his boat and paddled there.  Richard paddled 5079 km over 171 days from the Lofoten Islands of Norward to his home in Dunakiliti, Hungary. It’s time to enjoy the story of Richard’s epic journey, titled endurance Mission-Paddling Upstream. Learn more: Facebook page: Endurance Mission-P...

Steve Baskis and Ken Braband join this episode to share the story of their expedition through the Grand Canyon. as part of the Outtasight series with Team River Runner, Steve as a blind paddler and Ken as member of the guide team. This is a truly inspiring story showing that as humans, we are only limited by our desire. Watch the Google Maps video filmed from the Google Media Raft Watch Ken's vide...

Larry Gioia joins this episode to talk about Universal Paddling, also known as Adaptive Paddling.  Find Larry at: Dynamic Paddlers Facebook page lg@dynamicpaddlers.com Twitter: @dynamicpaddlers Learn more about: ACA Universal Paddling curriculum Creating Ability Pittsburgh Adaptive Sports Network  

Jonathan Ringdahl spent several days living on Rock of Ages lighthouse helping restore the light to it's original glory. Join Jonathan as he tells what life was like inside the light and living on that tiny rock. Learn more about the light and how you can get involved at Rock of Ages Lighthouse Preservation Society Meet Jonathan at  Jonathan Ringdahl Photography  and  Living the Dream Adventures C...

Christopher is the founder of Committed 2 the Core Sea Kayak Coaching. He calls Nova Scotia and the Bay of Fundy home. Join Christopher as he shares his favorite paddling spots along with facts about the Bay of Fundy region and it's incredible tidal range. Learn more about Christopher and Committed 2 the Core Sea Kayak Coaching . Christopher is supported by: Lendal Paddles P&H Custom Sea Kayak...

Henry Davies is a humble adventurer who calls the Great Lakes region home. Listen to Henry as he shares the story of his trip with two friends, Susan and Sharon, from Wawa, ON to Michpicoten Island and along Ontario's wild Pukaskwa coast. Resources: Pukasawa National Park Naturally Superior Adventures and Rock Island Lodge, Wawa, ON, CA Hattie Cove campground Guide to Sea Kayaking on Lakes Superio...

Experience the stories of the people and landscape that propelled Andrea Knepper on her 1,500 mile solo of the entire West Coast of the United States. This is part two of a two-part episode. Andrea is the founder and Executive Director of  Chicago Adventure Therapy. Learn more about Andrea's expedition at  Dre's West Coast Adventure . Andrea was supported by: Werner Kokatat P&H Custom Sea Kaya...

Experience the stories of the people and landscape that propelled Andrea Knepper on her 1,500 mile solo of the entire West Coast of the United States. This is part one of a two-part episode. Andrea is the founder and Executive Director of  Chicago Adventure Therapy. Learn more about Andrea's expedition at  Dre's West Coast Adventure . Andrea was supported by: Werner Kokatat P&H Custom Sea Kaya...

Traci Lynn Martin is attempting to be the first person to circumnavigate all the Great Lakes in one year.  It's an impressive journey, all the more so knowing that she's doing it with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Join Traci as she recounts her previous attempt in 2017 and the challenges she faced, the huge commitment she's made for 2020, and discover her passion for showing others living with RA that you...

Beginning in early December 2009, Jake Stachovak (Sta-ho-vi-ack) put in on the icy Wisconsin River in Portage, WI to begin his long-time dream trip.  The spirit of this trip was as much about the people as it was about the miles and miles of water.  The idea was to show everyone the kind of adventure they can find right in their back yard, and to share in that adventure as much as possible. A spec...

Welcome to the first episode of Paddling the Blue! New episodes will be released twice monthly starting in March 2020. Get details, past episodes, show notes, and more at www.paddlingtheblue.com