Paddle Her Way

No matter your current level of expertise, water sports provide endless opportunities for improvement. In this episode, Sonya and BobbieAnne bring you practical and empowering tips that will help you maximize your potential and paddle stronger, smarter, and safer this paddle season.

For more resources on this topic, read our accompanying blog post here.

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In this episode, we welcome multisport adventure guide Halle Homel. Halle joins us to share her insight on becoming a guide, how it led her to spend an incredible season canoe guiding in Alaska, and give tips to help you start your journey as well. 

You can follow more adventures from Halle here.

Join Halle's Cairn Project fundraiser to help fund scholarships for women and girls to take courses in wilderness travel and mountaineering!

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Pride Month is a time of celebration and unity within the LGBTQ+ community. What better way to honor this vibrant month than combining it with an adventurous paddling experience? Sonya and BobbieAnne are here to highlight some of the top paddling destinations where you can experience natural beauty and immerse yourself in welcoming, LGBTQ+ friendly communities.

For more info, visit the accompanying blog, Paddling with Pride: Destinations for Pride Month Adventures

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We love our National Parks! It's our honor to welcome National Park Service Spokesperson, Grace Hassler, to share all the water safety tips you need for a successful and safe National Park visit. 

Grace assists with national communications that cover a variety of topics, but is always thrilled to talk about paddling and general outdoor recreation preparedness. She has a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Management from the University of Delaware and a Master of Environmental Studies from the University of Pennsylvania. As a certified river kayak and canoe instructor, Wilderness First Responder, and being trained in swiftwater rescue, we could have asked for a better guest to prepare us.

Resources:

Parks with Paddling: Find a Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Trip Planning Guide: Trip Planning Guide - Health & Safety (U.S. National Park Service)
Ten Essentials: Ten Essentials (U.S. National Park Service)
Water Vessel Safety: Water Vessel Safety - Health & Safety (U.S. National Park Service)
Life Jacket Safety: Stay Afloat: Always Wear a Life Jacket (U.S. National Park Service)
River and Stream Safety: River and Stream Safety (U.S. National Park Service)
Water Hazards: Water Hazards - Health & Safety (U.S. National Park Service)
Prevent the Spread of Invasive Species: Clean, Drain, Dry (U.S. National Park Service)

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Trying to decide on buying a kayak, canoe, or paddleboard for the season? Sonya and BobbieAnne break down the pros and cons of each to help you make the best decision for your needs. 

For more details, this guide will provide all the information you need to choose: Boat Versus Board: What’s Best For You?

Don't forget about your pets! Safety Tips For Paddling With Pets

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Co-hosts Sonya & BobbieAnne are excited to welcome you to our adventure into podcasting. Learn about the team and what to expect from the show. Thanks for allowing us to be part of your paddling journey! 

For questions or feedback, feel free to contact us at [email protected] or chat with BobbieAnne at [email protected]

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