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#25 - Stig Larsson - For the love of the sport
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Jan. 4, 2021

#25 - Stig Larsson - For the love of the sport

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 ...
#24-Jeff Allen-Karma Waters-Circumnavigating Japan
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Dec. 21, 2020

#24-Jeff Allen-Karma Waters-Circumnavigating Japan

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...
#23 - Four the Water - Life after college on Lake Superior
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Dec. 7, 2020

#23 - Four the Water - Life after college on Lake Superior

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 Nationa...
#22-Will Copestake - Machair to Munro - A Year Around Scotland
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Nov. 23, 2020

#22-Will Copestake - Machair to Munro - A Year Around Scotland

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...
#21 - Darcy Gaechter - Amazon Source to Sea
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Nov. 9, 2020

#21 - Darcy Gaechter - Amazon Source to Sea

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 min...
#20 - Beau Miles - Africa by Kayak
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Oct. 26, 2020

#20 - Beau Miles - Africa by Kayak

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...
#19 - Joey Schott - Building a business around custom kayaks
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Oct. 12, 2020

#19 - Joey Schott - Building a business around custom kayaks

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 buil...
#18 - Justine Curgenven - Paddling the Aleutian Island Chain
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Sept. 28, 2020

#18 - Justine Curgenven - Paddling the Aleutian Island Chain

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 encounte...
#17 - Dimitri Vandepoele - Crossing the North Sea Solo
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Sept. 14, 2020

#17 - Dimitri Vandepoele - Crossing the North Sea Solo

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...
#16 - Jurg ”Yuri” Endres - Mongolia’s Lake Khuvsgul
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Aug. 31, 2020

#16 - Jurg ”Yuri” Endres - Mongolia’s Lake Khuvsgul

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 Mongo...
#15 - Graham Charles - Adventure Philosophy and the Antarctic Peninsula
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Aug. 17, 2020

#15 - Graham Charles - Adventure Philosophy and the Antarctic Peninsula

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 o...
#14 - Mike Ranta - Crossing Canada Solo, with a friend
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Aug. 3, 2020

#14 - Mike Ranta - Crossing Canada Solo, with a friend

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. ...
#13 - Zack Kruzins - A rogue 500 km trip through Patagonia on the Rio Santa Cruz from source to sea
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July 20, 2020

#13 - Zack Kruzins - A rogue 500 km trip through Patagonia on the Rio Santa Cruz from source to sea

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 E...
#12 - Chris Hipgrave - Filling your three buckets with Performance Paddling
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July 6, 2020

#12 - Chris Hipgrave - Filling your three buckets with Performance Paddling

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 rac...
#11-Richard Varga-Endurance Mission Paddling Upstream from Norway to Hungary
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June 22, 2020

#11-Richard Varga-Endurance Mission Paddling Upstream from Norway to Hungary

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, Hunga...
#10 - Steve Baskis and Ken Braband - Paddling the Grand Canyon with Team Outtasight
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June 8, 2020

#10 - Steve Baskis and Ken Braband - Paddling the Grand Canyon with Team Outtasight

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 ofthe guide team. This is a truly inspi...
#9 - Larry Gioia - Paddling is Universal
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May 25, 2020

#9 - Larry Gioia - Paddling is Universal

Larry Gioia joins this episode to talk about Universal Paddling, also known as Adaptive Paddling. Find Larry at:Dynamic PaddlersFacebook pagelg@dynamicpaddlers.comTwitter: @dynamicpaddlersLearn more about:ACA Universal Paddling curriculumCrea...
#8-Jonathan Ringdahl - Preserving Rock of Ages Lighthouse
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May 11, 2020

#8-Jonathan Ringdahl - Preserving Rock of Ages Lighthouse

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 yo...
#7 - Christopher Lockyer - Paddling Nova Scotia and the Bay of Fundy
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April 27, 2020

#7 - Christopher Lockyer - Paddling Nova Scotia and the Bay of Fundy

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 ...
#6-Henry Davies-Michpicoten Island and the Pukaskwa Coast
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April 13, 2020

#6-Henry Davies-Michpicoten Island and the Pukaskwa Coast

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:...
#5 - Andrea Knepper - Dre’s West Coast Adventure part 2
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March 30, 2020

#5 - Andrea Knepper - Dre’s West Coast Adventure part 2

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 Adv...
#4 - Andrea Knepper - Dre’s West Coast Adventure part 1
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March 16, 2020

#4 - Andrea Knepper - Dre’s West Coast Adventure part 1

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 Adv...
#3 - Traci Lynn Martin - Circumnavigating the Great Lakes in 1 year
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March 9, 2020

#3 - Traci Lynn Martin - Circumnavigating the Great Lakes in 1 year

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 atte...
#2-Jake Stachovak - the 5,740 mile Great Loop Portage to Portage Paddling Project
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Feb. 24, 2020

#2-Jake Stachovak - the 5,740 mile Great Loop Portage to Portage Paddling Project

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.  ...
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