#80 - Sean Pierce - For the Love of Islands
There’s something magical about islands to a paddler and that’s definitely true for Sean Pierce. For starters, he was the photo editor for Ireland’s foremost paddling guide book, Oilean (Irish for Isl...
13 Feb 20231h
#79 - Remembering Jake Stachovak
Who is Jake Stachovak, and why did I decide to make a special episode just about him? Well, Jake is a paddler, and I would say just like the rest of us, but he wasn’t. There was only one Jake Stachova...
30 Jan 202336min
#78 - Joe Solomon - Kayaking 4 a Cause on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers
Today’s guest is Joe Solomon, who joined me by way of referral from Madison Eklund from episode 73. He paddled the Ohio River and Mississippi River in support of mental health and we’ll talk with Joe ...
16 Jan 202339min
#77 - Stand Up For Great Lakes
Kwin Morris, Joe Lorenz, and Jeff Guy are members of the Stand Up For Great Lakes team. This hearty crew is working on completing Stand Up Paddleboard crossings of each of the Great Lakes. They've don...
2 Jan 202349min
#76 - Jonathan Hearn and Kati Sylvester - Seeking Wonderment in Maine
Today I am joined by Jonathan Hearn and Kati Sylvester. Jonathan and Kati embarked on an 88-day trip along the Maine coast and through the Canadian Maritimes. Join us for their adventure and hear abo...
19 Des 202257min
#75 - Douglas Wilcox - Stories, Sails, and Scary Knees in Scotland
Todays’s guest is Douglas Wilcox. You may be familiar with Douglas' work testing boats and equipment. You can find his test results and trip reports online through Facebook, his website, and in magaz...
5 Des 20221h 1min
#74 - Steve Ramsay - Yukon River Quest
Today I am talking with Steve Ramsay. Steve was referred to the show by Cyril Derreumaux. They met when Cyril was in the Yukon River Quest. The Yukon River Quest is one of the most iconic paddle races...
21 Nov 202242min
#73 - Madison Eklund-1,600 miles solo by kayak to Hudson Bay
Today’s episode of Paddling the Blue features Madison Eklund. At 26 and after three years of planning, Madison set off from Minnesota and paddled 1.600 miles solo through some beautiful territory to ...
7 Nov 202258min
