This Ocean Life Podcast

In Episode 24 we speak with Sara Rice, mother and wife of the Rice family who sold it all to live life sailing the world on their boat, Catalpa. Sara shares with us what life for a family of four sailing through Indonesia is like day to day as they surf, spearfish, scuba dive, fish, and maintain their home aboard sailboat Catalpa. We hear of empty waves, gracious locals, storms, natural beauty, and raising two children at sea to give us a close perspective on what it’s like to live on the ocean (my own personal dream!).

Thanks for sharing the Rice Family’s ocean life with us. They have an amazing YouTube channel where they chronicle their daily lives along with a website and social media sites. Definitely check them out — you’ll be inspired.

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You can also find good stuff on the ThisOceanLife.TV Instagram and Facebook pages. We are also on Twitter ranting about anything cool happening in the ocean.

This episode is sponsored by Burnout Suncare. A family-owned company based in Santa Cruz, CA that specializes in chemical-free, environmentally-friendly, reef-safe sunscreens for water sports athletes and health conscious families (I use it every day in the water...). Check them out at www.burnoutsun.com.

In episode 23 we speak with Nick Ayers, a competitive paddleboarder from the East Coast of Britain. Nick shares his life growing up on the Suffolk coast and surfing, surf livesaving, and paddling in the North Sea. We hear Nick's stories of paddling the English Channel, competing in the Great Glen Way race where he downwinded Loch Ness in 35 knot wind and icy cold water, and his stoke for being a member of the British national paddleboard team set to compete in China in fall of 2018. Nick provides a great perspective on his ocean life in the rural area of England and his passion for traveling and pursuing waves.

Thanks for sharing Nick's ocean life with us. You can find pictures and video of him on Instagram and Facebook pages. You can also find good stuff on the ThisOceanLife.TV Instagram and Facebook pages. We are also on Twitter ranting about anything cool happening in the ocean.

This episode is sponsored by Shearwater Paddleboards, a family-owned company that hand-crafts prone paddleboards and surfboards in rugged Northern California. If you want to be fast, smooth, and comfortable in the water check them out at www.ShearWaterPaddleboards.com

In Episode 22 we speak with Grace Van Der Byl, an amazing woman of the water who has built an incredible career around endurance open ocean swimming. Grace shares her stories of finding her passion for long-distance swimming at a young age, competing multiple years in the Tahiti Waterman Challenge, swimming around Manhattan, and tackliing the Catalina Channel at night (sorry sharks, no shadow to see). Grace provides a unique perspective on the mental and physical aspect of competing in these 20+ mile swims and what motherhood means to her and her ocean life.

 Thanks for sharing Grace's ocean life with us. You can find pictures and video of Grace on her Instagram and Facebook pages. You can also find good stuff on the ThisOceanLife.TV Instagram and Facebook pages. We are also on Twitter ranting about anything cool happening in the ocean.

This episode is sponsored by Shearwater Paddleboards, a family-owned company that hand-crafts prone paddleboards and surfboards. If you want to be fast and comfortable in the water, check them out at www.ShearWaterPaddleboards.com

In episode 21 we speak with Nick Dana, a professional sailor who has competed multiple years in the most legendary of world-class races -- the Volvo Ocean Challenge. Nick shares his stories of competing in this round-the-world, multi-month event and pushing his physical and mental limits in the harshest ocean conditions on earth, including Cape Horn. We hear how Nick grew up in the ocean of New England and quickly carved out a place for himself within the ranks of the best sailors in the world to build an incredible sailing career. If you want to hear what it's like to sail in a storm in the Southern Ocean at night you will want to listen...

Thanks for sharing Nick's ocean life with us. You can find pictures and video of Nick on his Instagram page and always see some fun stuff on the This Ocean Life Instagram and Facebook pages. We are also on Twitter ranting about anything cool happening in the ocean.

This episode is sponsored by Kalletka Undersea, an ocean lifestyle company born from thousands of hours spent roaming in and under the sea. As a family-owned company Kalletka delivers high quality t-shirts and hats representing memorable scenes and animals in the ocean. Visit them at www.Kalletka.com. Enjoy the Humble Pursuit.

In episode 20 we speak with Kyle Faust, a unique man of the ocean with strong passion for helping others in their pursuit of fish. Kyle shares his stories of growing up in New Jersey in a fishing focused family then migrating to Southern California where he honed his craft spearfishing and freediving. We hear radical tales from Kyle's days on the famous charter boat, Horizon (including sliced fingers and big white sharks), and his passion for helping others to maximize enjoyment of their time in the water. Kyle also talks about his role with Omer America and bringing the next generation of diving and spearfishing products to market. Lots of good stories and perspective here.

Thanks for sharing Kyle's ocean life with us. You can find pictures and video of Kyle on his Instagram page and always see some fun stuff on the This Ocean Life Instagram and Facebook pages. We are also on Twitter ranting about anything cool happening in the ocean.

This episode is sponsored by Kalletka Undersea, an ocean lifestyle company born from thousands of hours spent roaming in and under the sea. As a family-owned company Kalletka delivers high quality t-shirts and hats representing memorable scenes and animals in the ocean. Visit them at www.Kalletka.com. Enjoy the Humble Pursuit.

In Episode 19 we speak with Madelon Ruizendaal-Pilaar, an ocean woman from Holland who has built both her personal and professional life around the ocean. Madelon shares her stories growing up on the Dutch coast, finding windsurfing, opening a surf shop on the North Sea, and traveling the world in pursuit of surf and wind. We hear her unique perspective on the water culture of Holland and continuing to grow a successful business in the water sports industry while enjoying all things ocean with her family.

Thanks for sharing Madelon's ocean life with us. You can find pictures and video of Madelon on her Facebook page. And always see some fun stuff on the ThisOceanLife.TV Instagram and Facebook pages. We are also on Twitter ranting about anything cool happening in the ocean.

This episode is sponsored by Kalletka Undersea, an ocean lifestyle company born from thousands of hours spent roaming in and under the sea. As a family-owned company Kalletka delivers high quality t-shirts and hats representing memorable scenes and animals in the ocean. Visit them at www.Kalletka.com. Enjoy the Humble Pursuit.

In Episode 18 we speak with Alban Cornic, an ocean man from the rugged Brittany Coast of France. Alban shares stories finding his passion for paddling on the Maliko Coast of Maui and quickly becoming a strong competitior in some of the most challenging paddleboard races in the world such as M2O, Catalina Classic, and Davenport Downwinder. Alban shares his perspective on windsurfing, kitesurfing, surfing, paddling, and the rugged ocean culture of Brittany and strong sense of community within the world of paddle boarding.

Thanks for sharing Alban's ocean life with us. You can find pictures and video of Alban on his Instagram page. And always see some fun stuff on the ThisOceanLife.TV Instagram and Facebook pages. We are also on Twitter ranting about anything cool happening in the ocean.

This episode is sponsored by Kalletka Undersea, an ocean lifestyle company born from thousands of hours spent roaming in and under the sea. As a family-owned company Kalletka delivers high quality t-shirts and hats representing memorable scenes and animals in the ocean. Visit them at www.Kalletka.com. Enjoy the Humble Pursuit.

In Episode 17 we speak with Troy Nebeker, a man from the rugged waters of the U.S Pacific Northwest who found peace in paddelboarding during a major life event. Troy shares stories of forming the Monster and Sea non-profit organization and the 24-Hour Paddle Relay to raise funds for families battling cancer. We hear Troy’s stories from the very challenging and awesome 24-Hour paddle event, his attempt at the "Seventy48" (70 miles in 48 hours!), and his great perspective on getting in the ocean and “going because you can”.

Thanks for sharing Troy's ocean life with us. You can find pictures and video of Troy on his Monster and Sea website and Instagram page. And always see some fun stuff on the ThisOceanLife.TV Instagram and Facebook pages. We are also on Twitter ranting about anything cool happening in the ocean.

This episode is sponsored by Mile 22, makers of surf and paddle board accessories — including world famous Monster Straps (which I LOVE) — designed in California by folks who surf and paddle every day. Check them at www.Mile22.com.

In Episode 16 we speak with Jennifer Lee an amazing woman of the water who accomplished the incredible feat of crossing the 32-mile Molokai Channel solo 3 times on 3 different water craft in 1 year. As a strong SUP and 6-person outrigger canoe competitor Jenn shares her stories of developing skill on the ocean canoe (OC1) and surf ski, working through the challenges of racing across the Molokai Channel 3 times within a short few months, and her humble approach to pushing her own limits of endurance. Jenn's energy and perspective is amazing and anybody pushing their own limits in the ocean will be inspired.

Thanks for sharing Jenn's ocean life with us. You can find pictures and video of Jenn on her Instagram page. And always see some fun stuff on the ThisOceanLife.TV Instagram and Facebook pages. We are also on Twitter ranting about anything cool happening in the ocean.

This episode is sponsored by Mile 22, makers of surf and paddle board accessories — including world famous Monster Straps (which I LOVE) — designed in California by folks who surf and paddle every day. Check them at www.Mile22.com.

In Episode #15 of This Ocean Life podcast we speak with Zach Wormhoudt, a man who has spent multiple decades as a big wave surfer, paddle boarder, and fisherman in the cold waters of Northern California. Zach has surfed in every contest held at Mavericks and shares his experience of surfing that world-famous break and being part of the progression of big wave surfing around the world. Zach also relates on prone paddling, fishing, and pursuing a life in the ocean based on pure enjoyment.

Thanks for sharing Zach's ocean life with us. You can follow him on Instagram and Facebook. Always lots of fun pictures and video on the ThisOceanLife.TV Instagram and Facebook pages. We are on Twitter ranting about anything cool happening in the ocean. 

This episode is sponsored by Burnout Suncare. A company based in Santa Cruz, CA that specializes in chemical-free, environmentally-friendly, reef-safe sunscreens for water sports athletes and health conscious families. Check them out at www.burnoutsun.com.

Cover photo credit to Don Montgomery.