David Walsh is the force behind Oileain, the definitive guide to the islands of Ireland.  We will talk about his journey to catalog and detail each of the islands, which have been his favorites, which have been the hardest, and more.

• Oileain.org (website soft-copy and purchase)

Natalie Maderova and Michal Madera join today's episode to share their simple yet effective philosophy on managing a big trip and they bring the credibility to back it up. They’ve circumnavigated Britain, Ireland, and paddled in Alaska with Freya Hoffmeister and we’ll touch on each of these during today’s episode. 

Enjoy today’s episode with Natalie and Michal!

Connect:

• Sixknots.net

• The Circumnavigation, 2012

Today I am joined by Des Keaney. Des was referred to me by Catriona Woods from episode 89. Des shares a trip around Cape Horn, a few of his favorite places in Ireland, and how he’s overcoming one of life's challenges to continue enjoying paddling.  His is a great story of perseverance. 

Learn:

• Late Onset Retinal Degeneration

• National Institutes of Health

Connect:

Des Keaney

Today’s episode features Nick Ray.

Many of us followed Nick on his 365 day Life Afloat journey around Scotland. It was a quest to find hope and joy in fully immersing himself in the trip and he did just that. We have a great chat about his motivation, his personal struggles with mental illness, and how paddling has helped him.  

Connect:

• Life Afloat

Learn:

• Strong Winds are Forecast: A solo, 1850 mile journey by sea kayak, to every lifeboat station around Scotland

Today’s episode marks a significant milestone to Paddling the Blue with episode #100. Our first episode released in February 2020 and we’ve come to you every two weeks since and we’ve had more than 120,000 listens from 103 countries.  

Thank you to every guest who has generously shared their experiences. Thank you to you for listening and for reaching out to tell us how you were inspired by a guest, giving your suggestions, and your support.  Because of you, we have had the opportunity to talk with guests across the globe about paddling on every continent. Thank you!

There are so many more stories to share with you and we are excited for the next 100 episodes! 

Today’s guest is West Hansen. West and the four person team, The Arctic Cowboys, came together to be the first team to paddle the entire length of the Northwest Passage by kayak in a single season. It’s a tale that takes us from Baffin Bay to the Beaufort Sea while dodging icebergs, massive ocean waves, and killer Corgi puppies. Team members include West Hansen, Jeff Wueste, Eileen Visser, and Mark Agnew.

Before we get to our chat with West:

We are grateful to everyone who has supported the show financially. If you would like to help, please visit our website at www.paddlingtheblue.com and click the Buy Me a Coffee icon. Every little bit helps offset the cost of the show and keep the stories coming.  

James and Simon at onlineseakayaking.com continue to produce great content to help you evolve as a paddler, and as a coach.   Everything from basic strokes and safety to paddling in tides, surfing, coaching, documentaries, it’s all in one place. 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. 

Enjoy today’s episode with West Hansen!

Learn:

• The Arctic Cowboys (including route map)

Connect:

• Westhansen.com

Katie Carr joins today's episode of the Paddling the Blue podcast. Katie recently released the book "Moderate Becoming Good Later" about her brother Toby’s quest to paddle all the areas of what’s known as the shipping forecast.   We have a great conversation about her experience writing the book, Toby’s love for paddling and life, and how paddling the shipping forecast is bringing her closer to family.

Get your copy of Moderate Becoming Good Later

Connect:

• Katie Annice Carr (website)

Learn:

• BBC 4 Shipping Forecast

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Esther Wheeler is a driven endurance athlete, or as she calls herself, an accidental athlete. Today we will get a fascinating glimpse into the mind of an endurance athlete and how she manages herself before, during, and after the event. There are some great lessons that we can apply across different paddling disciplines and life in general, even if we’re not racing.

Connect:

• Instagram

Learn:

• Tower Hamlets

Mike Conroy joins us for today’s episode of the Paddling the Blue Podcast.  We’ll talk about his trips, but even more so we’ll talk about the deliberate process that Mike has mapped out to reach his goals. Get ready for a fun interview with an everyday paddler who has set his mind to a project and is making it happen. 

Connect:

• Kayak Demelza

Learn:

• Shamrock Loop Interactive Google Map

Welcome to today’s episode of Paddling the Blue. 

Today’s guest is Jack Hampton. Jack and friends paddled the Inside Passage with the goal of not only completing the trip, but to explore the lives of those living in the coastal margin communities along the way and how they are impacted by decisions made about their homeland.

Connect:

• www.paddlingthemargins.com

Supported by:

• Reed Chillcheater

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:

James and Simon at onlineseakayaking.com continue to produce great content to help you evolve as a paddler, and as a coach.   Everything from basic strokes and safety to paddling in tides, surfing, coaching, documentaries, it’s all in one place. 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 Rupert Kirkwood!

Connect:

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