It's hard to believe this is Austin Kieffer's first appearance on The Paddler's Pod, but nonetheless, he and Sam certainly make up for lost time.

The American surfski star helps break down the future of the Molokai Challenge, the return of Sean Rice and receive an update from Bonnie Hancock on her Shaw and Partners Paddle Around Aus.

Austin also shares his incredible journey to the top of elite racing, from his slalom kayak beginnings to hard lessons on the road, as well as shine a light on where surfski is headed in the US.

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