Welcome to today’s episode of Paddling the Blue. 

Today’s guest is Rupert Kirkwood. Rupert goes by the name The Lone Kayaker.  You may have seen photos of some of his incredible sea life encounters and today we chat about those experiences, his motivation, and what led him to a life seeking beautiful creatures.

Before we get to our chat with Rupert:

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Enjoy today’s episode with Rupert Kirkwood!

Connect:

• The Lone Kayaker - Rupert's Wild World of Water. As Seen from A Kayak

Welcome to today’s episode of Paddling the Blue. 

Today’s guest is David Johnston. David is an sea kayak instructor, guide, and one of the key architects for some of Paddle Canada’s programs.  We’ll talk about the development of Paddle Canada’s programs, the state of instruction, Georgian Bay, and the beauty of Lake Superior and we have a few laughs along the way.

Before we get to our chat with David:

James and Simon at onlineseakayaking.com continue to produce great content to help you evolve as a paddler, and as a coach.   If you’re not already a subscriber to Onlineseakayaking.com, here’s your opportunity to get started. Visit onlineseakayaking.com and use the coupon code PTBPODCAST at checkout and you’ll get 10% off up to 12 months of your subscription investment. 

Level Six continues as a great supporter of Paddling the Blue and we have a special offer just for you. If you would like to pick up some great Level Six drywear or other kit, visit their website at levelsix.com and use the coupon code PTBPODCAST at checkout for 10% off your order.  

Enjoy today’s episode with David Johnston.

Connect:

• SeaKayakInstructor.com

Brian Wilson is the author of Blazing Paddles, a Scottish Coastal Odyssey where he shares his trip around the country, and Dances with Waves, about his journey around Ireland. Brian shares some of the fun folklore, stories of the people he met along the way, and a really creepy situation he found himself in.

Connect:

• Birlinn Books

Books:

• Blazing paddles

Today’s guest is Dennis Dwyer.

Dennis has made several trips to Alaska, having driven from Louisiana to Alaska first in 1987. Dennis has written books on paddling Prince William Sound and the Inside Passage as well as running a popular online group dedicated to Inside Passage paddlers. 

Connect:

• Inside Passage Sea Kayakers

Learn:

• Alone in the Passage: An Explorer's Guide to Sea Kayaking on the Inside Passage

Today’s guest is Renata Chlumska. She is a legendary professional adventurer who brings an incredible history, having reached the Seven Summits, the highest points on each continent. Today she joins us to talk about another expedition that doesn’t involve high peaks, but one with great personal meaning to her.

Join us as Renata describes paddling and biking 11,300 miles over 439 days covering 32 states to circumnavigate the continental US by kayak and bicycle. 

Connect:

• RenataChlumska.com

Learn:

• Seven Summits (Wikipedia)

John Huth is a Harvard physics professor, a paddler, and author of the book “The Lost Art of Finding our Way”.  We had a fascinating conversation about his different view of navigation using the world around us, what inspired him to write the book and how it can benefit you.

Learn:

• The Lost Art of Finding Our Way (Amazon)

Connect:

• Email

Today’s guest is an inspiration to many. I found Catriona Woods through Facebook and followed her adventures throughout Ireland with great interest.  Catriona started paddling late in life and as a reaction to disappointing news. From day one, she sought the support of quality coaching and that, along with determination and good friends, have led her to some great life experiences. She brings an incredible message of learning and growing, along with some really big crossing!

Learn:

• PerformanceSeaKayak.co.uk

Connect:

• Facebook

Today I am pleased to bring you a really fun conversation with Jon Hynes.  Some of you may already know Jon from the acclaimed documentary with Sean Cahill, Sea Kayak Around Ireland. Others may know him from his work with the Irish Canoe Union, and others through the Kinsale Outdoor Education Centre. Today, we explore his take on adventure, preparation, and caring for the environment in which we paddle.

Learn:

• Wild Atlantic Way-Ireland's Spectacular Coastal Route

Connect:

• Jon Hynes

Today I am honored to bring you a conversation with the one and only, Nigel Dennis. Nigel has received more requests by other guests as a future guest. Thank you to GInni Callahan, Olly Sanders, and all the others who made the recommendation. 

Today we talk about the founding of Sea Kayaking UK, formerly Nigel Dennis Kayaks, the creation of the Romany Classic, Easter Island, Cape Horn, Antarctica, and more.

Learn:

Sea Kayaking UK

Connect:

[email protected]

Today I am pleased to bring you a great conversation with Alistair Wilson. Alistair has had an amazing life blessed with personal, family, and business successes, including two trips to the Olympics and the founding of Lendal Paddle. He is an original innovator in the world of paddle design and today we hear his story firsthand.

Enjoy today’s episode with Alistair Wilson.

Learn:

Behind the Paddle book

Alistair Wilson (Facebook)

Level Six has been a great supporter of Paddling the Blue and they have stepped up again with a special offer just for you as a Paddling the Blue podcast listener. If you would like to pick up some great Level Six drywear or other kit, visit their website at levelsix.com and use the coupon code PTBPODCAST at checkout for 10% off your order. 

Also, if you’re not already a subscriber to onlineseakayaking.com, James and Simon keep on delivering great content. Visit onlineseakayaking.com and use the coupon code PTBPODCAST at checkout and you’ll get 10% off up to 12 months of your subscription investment.