B-Flow Sessions: The Whitewater Kayaking Podcast. With Brad Burden. Presented by Pucon Kayak Retreat

In this episode I sit down with the Captain himself, Bryan Kirk. Hear how Bryan found his flow on the Potomac River and at Virginia Tech. Follow along as he takes you through a lifetime of paddling, competing, designing and now cartwheeling long boats on the Potomac!

Thanks to our sponsors:

Pucon Kayak Retreat

Dagger Kayaks

and our partners

Sawyer Paddles and Oars

Stohlquist

Level Six

Check out this episode of B-Flow Sessions as I sit down with former pro-kayaker Keith Liles. Keith takes us through learning to paddle on the Ocoee River, getting sponsored by Dagger Kayaks, making the US freestyle team and the hey day of the pro circuit.

Thanks to our sponsors:

Pucon Kayak Retreat and Dagger Kayaks

and to our partners:

Sawyer Paddles

Stohlquist PFD's

Level Six Gear

In this episode of B-Flow Sessions, sponsored by Pucon Kayak Retreat and Dagger Kayaks, host Brad Burden interviews accomplished paddler Ava Christensen. They discuss Ava's journey in kayaking, her experiences on the water, and the importance of community and mentorship in the sport. Ava shares memorable moments, challenges faced, and her advice for new and returning paddlers. The conversation also touches on the significance of encouraging female participation in kayaking and the role of representation in the sport.

Thanks as always to our sponsors Pucon Kayak Retreat and Dagger Kayaks. To find out more and to sign up for a dream kayak vacation, email me at [email protected].

Also thanks to our partners

Stohlquist Waterware

Level 6 Paddling Gear

Sawyer Paddles and Oars

In this episode of B-Flow Sessions, host Brad Burden reconnects with Kesha Thompson, a seasoned kayaker and instructor. They discuss Kesha's early experiences in kayaking, the importance of mentorship in the whitewater community, and the concept of flow in both kayaking and life. Kesha shares her personal stories of overcoming challenges, the thrill of finding flow on the river, and her aspirations for future adventures, including a potential move to Colombia. The conversation emphasizes the camaraderie among paddlers, the growth of women in the sport, and the joy of being in nature.

Thanks to the Flow Sponsors; ⁠Pucon Kayak Retreat ⁠and ⁠Dagger Kayaks⁠. To learn more about the ultimate kayak adventure in Chile email ⁠[email protected]⁠

Also, thanks to our partners

⁠Sawyer Paddles and Oars⁠

⁠Stohlquist PFD's⁠

⁠Level Six Gear

In this episode of B-Flow Sessions, host Brad Burden reconnects with Kesha Thompson, a seasoned kayaker and instructor. They discuss Kesha's early experiences in kayaking, the importance of mentorship in the whitewater community, and the concept of flow in both kayaking and life. Kesha shares her personal stories of overcoming challenges, the thrill of finding flow on the river, and her aspirations for future adventures, including a potential move to Colombia. The conversation emphasizes the camaraderie among paddlers, the growth of women in the sport, and the joy of being in nature.

Thanks to the Flow Sponsors; Pucon Kayak Retreat and Dagger Kayaks. To learn more about the ultimate kayak adventure in Chile email [email protected]

Also, thanks to our partners

Sawyer Paddles and Oars

Stohlquist PFD's

Level Six Gear

Check out this episode of B-Flow Sessions with extreme kayaker and Marine, Mike Ferraro of ⁠Mountain to Sea Apparel.⁠ . Mike takes us through finding his flow in the mountains of Western NC and going to school at Western Carolina University (the Harvard of kayaking!). Mike tells an epic tale of discovering a creek with some folks he just met and how he balances being an active duty Marine with chasing extreme whitewater all over the world.

Thanks to our sponsors ⁠Pucon Kayak Retreat⁠ and ⁠Dagger Kayaks ⁠and to our partners:

⁠Sawyer Paddles⁠

⁠Stohlquist PFD's⁠

⁠Level 6 Paddling Gear

Check out this episode of B-Flow Sessions with extreme kayaker and Marine, Mike Ferraro of Mountain to Sea Apparel. . Mike takes us through finding his flow in the mountains of Western NC and going to school at Western Carolina University (the Harvard of kayaking!). Mike tells an epic tale of discovering a creek with some folks he just met and how he balances being an active duty Marine with chasing extreme whitewater all over the world.

Thanks to our sponsors Pucon Kayak Retreat and Dagger Kayaks and to our partners:

Sawyer Paddles

Stohlquist PFD's

Level 6 Paddling Gear

In this episode of B-Flow Sessions we sit down with Aleta McCleskey (Miller). Aleta is former US team member in slalom, freestyle and surf! Listen as she takes us from her roots on the Ocoee river to paddling all over the world and competing at a very high level in multiple disciplines. We then how Aleta finds her flow today with kids on easy whitewater and in life.

Thanks to our sponsors Pucon Kayak Retreat and Dagger Kayaks. To learn more about the ultimate whitewater vacation to Chile email me at [email protected]

Thanks also to our partners:

Sawyer Paddles

Stohlquist PFD's

Level 6 Paddling Gear

In this episode of B-Flow Sessions we sit down the traveling nomad of kayaking Abby Holcombe. Here how she got her start when her parents sold it all to set out traveling in a Winnebago to then branching out on her own. She tells how she focuses on freestyle while also keeping the stroke alive and epic days in her creek boat. Thanks to our sponsor Pucon Kayak Retreat. To learn more about your dream whitewater vacation, email me at [email protected]

Thanks to our partners

Dagger Kayaks

Sawyer Paddles

Stohlquist PFD's

Level 6 Paddling Gear

In this episode we sit down with one of the best freestyle kayakers of time, and a man that personified style with his flow on the water and in life. Jimmy Blakeney of Solo Brands takes us through his beginning at Virginia Tech and onto the Pro Freestyle Tour. He then takes us through the evolution of the sport and how he evolved to find flow in SUP and now surfing.

Thanks as always to our sponsor Pucon Kayak Retreat. If you want to learn more taking the ultimate Chilean Whitewater Adventure email me at [email protected]

Thanks also to our partners

Dagger Kayaks

Sawyer Paddles and Oars

Stohlquist PFD's

Level 6 Padding Gear