Kim recently participated in Wear Your Life Jacket at Work Day, a campaign by the National Safe Boating Council. In this episode, she shares some insights from the day and discusses the importance of wearing your life jacket while boating, kayaking, or paddling.

 

Connect with Kim and Paddle Sports Lifestyle:

Instagram: @PaddleSportsLifestyle  / @kimberlylpeek

Kim's Amazon Storefront with links to favorite gear

Paddle Sports Lifestyle website and blog

Buy Paddling Shirts and Gift Items at the Paddle Sports Lifestyle Store!

Whether you're a seasoned paddler or just starting, this episode will help you discover the power of patience and how it can enhance your confidence and stamina on the water. Kim discusses the importance of a gradual progression in increasing distance in order to build strength and avoid injuries.

But it's not just about reaching the finish line. The finish line is a blip on the timeline of your season, but there is a lot to savor when it comes to the journey. Kim reminds us that the real joy of paddling is in the daily details: from enjoying the scenery to challenging yourself with new skills, to developing new friendships.

If you're looking to improve your paddle sports performance and embrace a more joyful approach to training, don't miss this episode of The Paddle Sports Lifestyle.

 

Connect with Kim and Paddle Sports Lifestyle:

Instagram: @PaddleSportsLifestyle  / @kimberlylpeek

Kim's Amazon Storefront with links to favorite gear

Paddle Sports Lifestyle website and blog

Buy Paddling Shirts and Gift Items at the Paddle Sports Lifestyle Store!

You'll never get another "first time" when embarking on a new challenge. In this episode, Kim encourages us to live in the moment and savor the high points and the low points. You'll be encouraged to step out of your comfort zone, and use your "first timer" experiences to broaden your horizons, enrich your life, and create lasting memories.

Kim also shares elation in finding a solution to transporting her kayak on her own and explains how it's allowed her to fully-embrace this new adventure. 

 

Mentioned in This Episode: 

Soft Roof Rack Pad *Amazon Affiliate Link, which means Kim earns a small amount from your purchase. This does not change the price for you, but allows Kim to make some coins to help offset the cost of this podcast.

 

Connect with Kim and Paddle Sports Lifestyle:

Instagram: @PaddleSportsLifestyle  / @kimberlylpeek

Kim's Amazon Storefront with links to favorite gear

Paddle Sports Lifestyle website and blog

Buy Paddling Shirts and Gift Items at the Paddle Sports Lifestyle Store!

Today, we're discussing all things kayaking gear. Kim has taken a considerable leap into the world of kayaking, having secured a kayak, a paddle, and a roof rack system for easy hauling.  

Now, we shift our focus onto building the perfect collection of kayaking gear. We'll dive into the must-have items for cold water paddling and safety, exploring hypothermia and self-rescue. We also discuss kayak camping and more.

Don't miss out on the fun and adventure that awaits!

 

Mentioned in This Episode: 

https://www.boatsafe.com/wet-suit-vs-dry-suit/

NRS

 

Links to gear Kim has purchased:

*some items contain Amazon Affiliate links to help cover the cost of the show.

 

Yakima Showdown

Kayak Cart*

Step Stool*

NRS - Women's Silkweight Hoodie

NRS - Kavu Sun Hat

NRS - women's high tide splash jacket

NRS - women's endurance splash pant

Portable Kayak Cart*

Waterproof socks*

NRS women’s kicker wetshoes*

Werner sherpa fiberglass bent  shaft kayak paddle *

NRS Sea Kayak Rescue Paddle Float*

Manual Bilge Pumps for Boats*

Kayak tie down straps for the bow and stearn*

A tent*

And a sleeping bag*

A collapsible solar lantern that will also charge a phone

And a 4 pack of extra large moving bags with zippers for carrying things to and from the boat 

 

 

Connect with Kim and Paddle Sports Lifestyle:

Instagram: @PaddleSportsLifestyle  / @kimberlylpeek

Kim's Amazon Storefront

 

Buy Paddling Shirts and Gift Items at the Paddle Sports Lifestyle Store!

 

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It's time to pick up the new kayak! There's nothing like the anticipation of birthday presents, and picking up the kayak on Kim's birthday feels like the beginning of a new chapter.

This episode reminds us that adventures come with struggles and that's part of the process. Listen as Kim continues to document her journey from rookie paddler to river racer.

 

Mentioned in this episode:

REI

Yakima Showdown

Kayak Cart*

Step Stool*

*some items contain Amazon Affiliate links to help cover the cost of the show.

 

Connect with Kim and Paddle Sports Lifestyle:

Instagram: @PaddleSportsLifestyle  / @kimberlylpeek

Kim's Amazon Storefront

 

Buy Paddling Shirts and Gift Items at the Paddle Sports Lifestyle Store!

If you're going to buy a kayak, and want to use it often, you need confidence that you can easily transport the kayak. The harder it is, the less likely you'll get on the water. Kim shares more stories from Canoecopia and explains how she decided on the Yakima Showdown Roof Rack system. 

At 5' tall, it's important to have a system that makes it simple to lift the kayak to load it onto her vehicle. 

 

Products mentioned in this episode:

Hypothermia table

Canoecopia

Yakima Showdown (her car did not have a roof rack and needed additional parts)

Thulle Hullivator

 

 

Connect with Kim and Paddle Sports Lifestyle:

Instagram: @PaddleSportsLifestyle  / @kimberlylpeek

Kim's Amazon Storefront

Buy Paddling Shirts and Gift Items at the Paddle Sports Lifestyle Store!

Finding the right kayak has been the most overwhelming part of Kim's early kayaking adventures. In this episode, she talks about her trip to Canoecopia in early March, the benefits of joining your local paddling club, the benefits of sitting in kayaks and seeing how they feel, the difficulties finding a kayak locally, and more. 

 

Companies and Links Mentioned in This Episode

Canoecopia

NRS

Dagger

REI

 

Connect with Kim and Paddle Sports Lifestyle:

Instagram: @PaddleSportsLifestyle  / @kimberlylpeek

Kim's Amazon Storefront

Buy Paddling Shirts and Gift Items at the Paddle Sports Lifestyle Store!

This podcast follows host, Kim Peek, as she prepares for the MR340, a multi-day, 340 mile paddle race along the Missouri River. As a complete newbie, Kim is training for this daunting adventure that only the experienced dare to tackle. 

Knowing she has a lot to learn in a short amount of time, Kim shares how she got herself "into this mess," and  lets listeners know what to expect in coming episodes.

 

Connect with Kim and Paddle Sports Lifestyle:

Instagram: @PaddleSportsLifestyle  / @kimberlylpeek

Kim's Amazon Storefront

 

Do you own or manage a business along the river? Do you want help getting people interested in your community? Embrace the future of tourism by offering Digital Audio Tours, an innovative and immersive solution that takes sightseeing to a whole new level. Learn more.