By Simon Hutchinson
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In this episode we discuss how Bruce Kirkby uses stand up paddleboarding to explore the rugged coastlines of British Columbia and beyond.
Hear about the key advantages of SUP as an expedition tool, the importance of risk management and decision-making in challenging environments, and the value of seeking expert coaching to enhance your paddling skills.
Watch on YouTube HERE
Bruce shares valuable insights on how he collaborated with Starboard to design and develop the innovative Sprint Adventure SUP. Find out about his memorable paddling trips, including a harrowing experience navigating Cape Scott and his close encounters with whales and other marine life.
Bruce Kirkby's website is here:
Read Blue Sky Kingdom : his account of his overland family adventure to Nepal
Read Sand Dance: Crossing the Empty Quarter by Camel
Read Dolphin Tooth: Bruce's Adventure Career including his Blue Nile and Everest experiences
We also mention Bruce's Coach, the legend who is Larry Caine check out Paddle Monster here
Connect with Bruce Kirkby on :
YouTube
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Mentioned in this episode:
Show Sponsor Oscar Propulsion
Oscar Propulsion's innovative SUP paddle slits, dramatically enhances paddling efficiency and reduces stress through the body.
Visit the Oscar Propulsion Website
Show Sponsor Palm Equipment
Palm ensures every adventurer is equipped for safety and style with a mission to ensure everyone enjoys a lifetime on the water.
Visit the Palm Equipment Website
Starboard Show Sponsors - Touring and Adventure
For those who love adventure and exploration , Starboard offers the perfect solution with their range of touring boards.
Visit the Starboard Website
Yes, I know we're on a midseason break, but we couldn't lose this opportunity to pay this tribute to the nicest man in SUP, Casper Steinfath.
The 2024 ISA World championships in Copenhagen features a stellar cast of elite athletes assembled to compete in a country which has done so much to contribute to the sport over the years.
It's also the last racing appearance of the Viking, Casper Steinfath and in this extended episode, recorded in 2022 Simon talks to him about his long race career and achievements and his equally incredible adventures on SUP and foil.
We talk about how how he has extended his ability to 'thrive in chaos' by completing expeditions and the challenges that have proved less than straightforward.
He shares what he has learned by failing and how this has made such a difference to the way he confronts any challenge.
Casper's website is here
Connect with Casper on social media
You tube
Watch his documentary Skagerrak for free here
Rent or Buy his documentary: Standing on Water on Vimeo Here
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Build the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the water
Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition (£37) £10
It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/
See you on the water!
Mentioned in this episode:
Starboard - Our Lead Show Sponsor
We want to thank our lead sponsor Starboard for supporting this season of the SUPfm Podcast
Visit the Starboard Website
Hutch Sup Wear - Final Sale - 50% Off Everything Here
After 10 years, the original stand-up paddleboarding clothing brand, Hutch SUP Wear, is closing its doors for good.
Hutch 50
Show Sponsor Palm Equipment
Palm ensures every adventurer is equipped for safety and style with a mission to ensure everyone enjoys a lifetime on the water.
Visit the Palm Equipment Website
Show Sponsor Oscar Propulsion
Oscar Propulsion's innovative SUP paddle slits, dramatically enhances paddling efficiency and reduces stress through the body.
Visit the Oscar Propulsion Website
In this episode we discuss an innovative new direction for race events ahead of the first ever English Riviera Championships (SUPER Champs) in Torbay, UK, kicking off September 27th, 28th and 29th.
You can watch this episode on YouTube HERE
Building on the huge recreational growth of the sport, this event is designed as an opportunity to introduce first time and new paddlers to racing while also showcasing the top level distance and technical events and athletes.
The event reintroduces the much loved (and missed) one design racing, features SUP sprints in the stunning and sheltered harbour, as well as a platform for the exciting and entertaining SUP Polo.
The SUPER Championships also serve as a 'SUP Expo' with all leading SUP and accessory brands present, with experts and advice on hand whatever your level or need.
**And if you're coming from Scotland or Northern Ireland, you can enter for free**
With Brendon Prince and Sarah Thornely, we discuss this exciting opportunity for converting leisure paddlers towards different flavours of the sport, with the intention to build their current casual pastime into a lifelong commitment rather than a just post-covid fashion.
The Super Championships website is here
Connect with the Championships on :
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Build the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the water
Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition (£37) £10
It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/
See you on the water!
Mentioned in this episode:
Hutch Sup Wear - Final Sale - 50% Off Everything Here
After 10 years, the original stand-up paddleboarding clothing brand, Hutch SUP Wear, is closing its doors for good.
Hutch 50
Starboard - Our Lead Show Sponsor
We want to thank our lead sponsor Starboard for supporting this season of the SUPfm Podcast
Visit the Starboard Website
Show Sponsor Palm Equipment
Palm ensures every adventurer is equipped for safety and style with a mission to ensure everyone enjoys a lifetime on the water.
Visit the Palm Equipment Website
Show Sponsor Oscar Propulsion
Oscar Propulsion's innovative SUP paddle slits, dramatically enhances paddling efficiency and reduces stress through the body.
Visit the Oscar Propulsion Website
In this episode, we sit down with Will Behenna, a passionate advocate for innovation for inclusive paddleboarding.
Will shares his journey into the sport and how he’s making waves by ensuring that paddleboarding is accessible to everyone, regardless of their abilities.
We dive into his innovative approaches, including specialized equipment and outreach, which are breaking down barriers in the paddleboarding world.
Mentioned in the episode
Will's Website Inclusive Paddleboarding
Follow Will on Instagram
Come and see Will at the English Riviera Championships (Super Championships)
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Build the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the water
Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition (£37) £10
It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/
See you on the water!
Mentioned in this episode:
Hutch Sup Wear - Final Sale - 50% Off Everything Here
After 10 years, the original stand-up paddleboarding clothing brand, Hutch SUP Wear, is closing its doors for good.
Hutch 50
Starboard - Our Lead Show Sponsor
We want to thank our lead sponsor Starboard for supporting this season of the SUPfm Podcast
Visit the Starboard Website
Show Sponsor Palm Equipment
Palm ensures every adventurer is equipped for safety and style with a mission to ensure everyone enjoys a lifetime on the water.
Visit the Palm Equipment Website
Show Sponsor Oscar Propulsion
Oscar Propulsion's innovative SUP paddle slits, dramatically enhances paddling efficiency and reduces stress through the body.
Visit the Oscar Propulsion Website
In this episode of the SUPfm podcast, we dive deep into the Amazon SUP Challenge—a gruelling 330km endurance paddle race through the heart of the Peruvian jungle.
This journey is not just a test of physical strength and mental resilience but also a cultural immersion that brings paddlers close to the vibrant and resilient communities along the Amazon River.
Simon chats with Caz Dawson (SUP Lass) and reflects on the immersive audio diary that Caz, Jonathan Gill, and Matthew Phillips put together as they braved the hot, humid, and treacherous conditions to become the first team to complete this year's Amazon Challenge.
They share their awe-inspiring experiences, from wildlife encounters to navigating rapid waters.
Beyond the race, the episode explores the meaningful engagement with local river communities. Alongside the personal achievement, the team also paddled to raise funds and awareness for these communities, with over 80% of their support crew comprising local members.
SUP Lass (Caz) became the first female to paddle this route on a stand-up paddleboard, and their efforts culminated in raising the highest amount for local causes in this year's fundraiser.
And if you're inspired, consider supporting their ongoing fundraising efforts to create a positive impact through adventure. Visit SUP Lass or their JustGiving Page for more details.
You can find out about taking part in the Amazon Challenge 2025 HERE
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AND subscribe to our newsletter here and get your FREE guide to the apps we recommend, to live your best SUP life
Build the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the water
Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition (£37)
It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/
See you on the water!
Mentioned in this episode:
Hutch Sup Wear - Final Sale - 50% Off Everything Here
After 10 years, the original stand-up paddleboarding clothing brand, Hutch SUP Wear, is closing its doors for good.
Hutch 50
Show Sponsor Oscar Propulsion
Oscar Propulsion's innovative SUP paddle slits, dramatically enhances paddling efficiency and reduces stress through the body.
Visit the Oscar Propulsion Website
Show Sponsor Palm Equipment
Palm ensures every adventurer is equipped for safety and style with a mission to ensure everyone enjoys a lifetime on the water.
Visit the Palm Equipment Website
Starboard Show Sponsors - Touring and Adventure
For those who love adventure and exploration , Starboard offers the perfect solution with their range of touring boards.
Visit the Starboard Website
In this episode of the SUPfm Podcast, we feature the inspiring Dean Dunbar, a registered blind athlete who has taken part in numerous extreme sports and some famous and classic SUP adventures.
From his recent qualification for the ISA World Championships in Copenhagen for Scotland to tackling the Celtic Crossing (Scilly to Cornwall) on a stand-up paddleboard, Dean's story is one of resilience and determination.
Join us as we delve into Dean's adventurous life and his innovative approaches to navigating the world of extreme sports and international paddling.
Watch this episode on our new YouTube channel here
**UPDATE - ISA have confirmed Dean's ability to compete at the world championships, and he'll be competing in the Prone Technical race in Copenhagen (unsupported) later this year**
Dean Dunbar's Online Presence:Keep up with SUPfm:
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Build the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the water
Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition (£37) £10
It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/
See you on the water!
Mentioned in this episode:
Show Sponsor Oscar Propulsion
Oscar Propulsion's innovative SUP paddle slits, dramatically enhances paddling efficiency and reduces stress through the body.
Visit the Oscar Propulsion Website
Show Sponsor Palm Equipment
Palm ensures every adventurer is equipped for safety and style with a mission to ensure everyone enjoys a lifetime on the water.
Visit the Palm Equipment Website
Starboard - Our Lead Show Sponsor
We want to thank our lead sponsor Starboard for supporting this season of the SUPfm Podcast
Visit the Starboard Website
Hutch Sup Wear - Final Sale - 50% Off Everything Here
After 10 years, the original stand-up paddleboarding clothing brand, Hutch SUP Wear, is closing its doors for good.
Hutch 50
In this episode we're joined by Laurence Gonzales, ex-stunt pilot, extreme sports enthusiast and a celebrated author and expert in the field of survival psychology, with numerous accolades and awards for his groundbreaking books.
**Trigger warning: This episode contains references to fatal accidents and incidents**
Laurence has established himself as a leading authority in understanding the human brain under extreme conditions. His work has been recognized for its profound insights into human behavior, making his expertise invaluable for anyone involved in adventurous and high-risk activities.
In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of survival psychology and Laurence shares vital lessons for paddleboarders of all levels.
Drawing from his extensive research and personal experiences ,he explains how our brains react under stress and why even experienced individuals can make critical errors in judgment.
In this chat you will gain invaluable insights into how to improve your decision-making skills, managing emotions, and adopting a survival mindset that can be life-saving both on and off the water.
Books and Resources Mentioned:
Visit Laurence's Website here
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Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition (£37) NOW £10
It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/
See you on the water!
Mentioned in this episode:
Starboard Show Sponsors - Touring and Adventure
For those who love adventure and exploration , Starboard offers the perfect solution with their range of touring boards.
Visit the Starboard Website
Hutch Sup Wear - Final Sale - 50% Off Everything Here
After 10 years, the original stand-up paddleboarding clothing brand, Hutch SUP Wear, is closing its doors for good.
Hutch 50
Show Sponsor Palm Equipment
Palm ensures every adventurer is equipped for safety and style with a mission to ensure everyone enjoys a lifetime on the water.
Visit the Palm Equipment Website
Show Sponsor Oscar Propulsion
Oscar Propulsion's innovative SUP paddle slits, dramatically enhances paddling efficiency and reduces stress through the body.
Visit the Oscar Propulsion Website
This episode previews the second annual SUP Twelve event taking place on Saturday 13th April 2024 in Torbay, England and which is streaming LIVE on the day from the SUPJunkie.UK Facebook Page here!
Don't forget to like and follow in advance as well as watch on the day
Our chat features the race's head honcho, the first man to circumnavigate mainland Britain and the creator of the charity Above Water, Brendon Prince, and ex GB champion and lead commentator for the event Sarah Thornely of SUP Junkie.UK.
In this episode we look back at last year and also forward to this year's race, discussing some of this year's competitors and the tactics involved in a successful race.
We also discuss Brendon Prince's new adventure, the Celtic Crossing, and an in-depth exploration of the SUP Twelve race and the unique experience that awaits both competitors and viewers of the race.
Contribute to Brendon's charity - Above Water
Watch SUP Twelve Live between 7AM (BST) and 7PM(BST) on Saturday 13th April 2024 LIVE from Torbay
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AND subscribe to our newsletter here and get your FREE guide to the apps we recommend, to live your best SUP life
Build the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the water
Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition (£37)
It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/
See you on the water!
Mentioned in this episode:
Starboard - Season Sponsor
Starboard's success since 1994 is built on its mission to provide innovation and quality.
Starboard Website
Hutch Sup Wear - Final Sale - 50% Off Everything Here
After 10 years, the original stand-up paddleboarding clothing brand, Hutch SUP Wear, is closing its doors for good.
Hutch 50
This episode (recorded in 2021) is another chance to hear our comprehensive discussion with Professor Mike Tipton, a renowned expert in human and applied physiology at the Extreme Environments Laboratory at the University of Portsmouth.
This episode aims to raise awareness of cold water as a significant but often overlooked risk, offering valuable information on how to minimize dangers and enjoy water sports safely, particularly over the first early months of the peak paddle season.
Known for his extensive research on cold water effects on the human body, Professor Tipton's work informs survival and rescue training for first responders and safety campaigns worldwide.
The conversation delves into the dangers of cold water shock, the physiological responses to cold water immersion, strategies for acclimatization, and practical safety advice for stand-up paddleboarders and other water sports enthusiasts.
Additionally, Tipton shares insights into his collaborations with life-saving organizations, the importance of cold water safety education, and his role in founding the International Drowning Researchers Alliance.
Watch this episode on YouTube Here
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University of Portsmouth Research Portal
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AND subscribe to our newsletter here and get your FREE guide to the apps we recommend, to live your best SUP life
Build the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the water
Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition (£37)
It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/
See you on the water!
Mentioned in this episode:
Starboard - Season Sponsor
Starboard's success since 1994 is built on its mission to provide innovation and quality.
Starboard Website
Hutch SUP Wear - 20% Off Everything Offer
The original quality SUP Wear brand, Hutch SUP Wear is ten years old, and in honour of this milestone is offering 20% off across all products on it's website with code HUTCH20
Hutch SUP Wear : 20% Off Everything
Hutch Sup Wear - Final Sale - 50% Off Everything Here
After 10 years, the original stand-up paddleboarding clothing brand, Hutch SUP Wear, is closing its doors for good.
Hutch 50
In the second part of our packed review of the year, we 've got you another selection of top guests and contributors to showcase the highlights of the last 12 months.
For a richer experience and for additional footage, watch this episode on YouTube here, and PLEASE don't forget to subscribe!
In this episode co-presented with Sarah Thornely of SUPJunkie.UK we reflect on the Yukon 1000, with snippets from Craig Sawyer, one half of Team Shac Yukon who completed this year's race.
We reflect on the ICF World Championships in Thailand chatting with UK SUP legend and double gold winner, Marie Buchanan.
We also catch up with Lizzie Carr MBE from Planet Patrol as we look back on Race for Rivers.
Finally we chat with innovative race director Greg Wingo as we celebrate an awesome conclusion to this year's Last Paddler Standing.
Keep up with SUPfm:
Subscribe on YouTube HERE
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AND subscribe to our newsletter here and get your FREE guide to the apps we recommend, to live your best SUP life
Build the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the water
Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition (£37)
It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/
See you on the water!
Mentioned in this episode:
Starboard - Season Sponsor
Starboard's success since 1994 is built on its mission to provide innovation and quality.
Starboard Website
Hutch Sup Wear - Final Sale - 50% Off Everything Here
After 10 years, the original stand-up paddleboarding clothing brand, Hutch SUP Wear, is closing its doors for good.
Hutch 50
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