SUPfm The International Stand Up Paddle Board Podcast

It's been quite a year on the water. From thrilling race finishes to emotional farewells, this episode marks SUPfm’s review of 2025 with reflection, gratitude, and a look to the future.

Simon and Sarah “SUPJunkie” Thornley come together and are joined by familiar voices from across the paddling world, including British paddler Emily King, endurance powerhouse Tanja Ecker, SUP adventurer John McFazean, and an exclusive “on-the-ground” report direct from our reporter at Last Paddler Standing 2025.

We look back on the highs and the lows that defined the SUP year — including world championship triumphs and record-breaking ultras and t...

What happens when you trade a safe and secure teaching career, for a life on the wild side.

We sit down with Norm Hann, Canadian expedition paddler, guide, and educator — known for his work in the Great Bear Rainforest and for pioneering multi-day SUP expeditions on Canada’s wild coast.

Norm shares his remarkable transformation from a classroom teacher in Ontario to a wilderness guide and advocate for the Great Bear Rainforest. From being adopted into the Raven Clan in Hartley Bay to shaping the early days of stand-up paddleboarding, Norm’s story is about courag...

Need some inspiration for your next paddling read — or a gift for the paddler in your life? The annual SUPfm Book Club brings together stories and reflections shaped by water, nature, and people who find meaning in both.

Simon is joined by returning journalist and author Dan Rubinstein, whose celebrated book Waterborne explores the transformative power of paddling, connection, and blue space.

In this episode, Simon and Dan reflect on a carefully chosen collection of books that explore our human relationship with water and nature.

From Tristan Gooley’s quiet lessons in observation, to J...

What does it take to paddle through one of the world’s most remote landscapes — where eagles soar, nomads wave from the riverbank, and adventure begins the moment you leave the city?

In this episode, Simon reconnects with Matt Phillips (last heard from in our Amazon Adventure episode) to relive his latest expedition through Mongolia shared with Phil from Canoe Safaris New Zealand .

From river rapids and remote nomadic encounters to frozen mornings and bacon-fuelled lunches, Matt shares a raw, funny, and inspiring diary of what it means to chase wilderness in its truest form.

What if the key to paddling better isn’t more training — but better thinking?

We sit down with Kirsty MacMillan, Paddle Monster Coach coach and founder of MacMillan Elite Mindset, who helps athletes at all levels to unlock their potential by strengthening the mental side of performance.

In this fascinating conversation, Kirsty shares how she discovered SUP ten years ago, developed her competitive edge, and turned that passion into a career helping paddlers improve their mental game. From visualization and awareness to focus and emotional regulation, Kirsty explains how mindset drives performance — both on the water...

We'll be back with our regular episodes later in the year, but this mid-season update covers the upcoming Wollens Super Festival, the winners of the 16th annual SUP Connect Awards, a historic solo crossing by adventurer Charlie Head, and a monumental fundraising cycle journey by Stuart McLean in memory of his wife, Dr. Julia Hamilton.

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In this episode of the SUPfm Podcast, we sit down with Larry Cain, Olympic gold medallist, renowned paddle coach, and co-founder of Paddle Monster, known for elevating paddlers at every level with world-class coaching and grounded technique.

Join us as we discuss the mindset, mechanics, and methods that help intermediate SUP racers building on the foundations to unlock speed, endurance, and consistency.

In this conversation, Larry shares elite-level insights made accessible, including:

This week we sit down with Larry Cain, Olympic gold medalist, legendary coach, and the force behind Paddle Monster, known for elevating paddlers of all levels with their world-class coaching.

Join us as we explore the critical role of coaching for beginners, and why establishing proper technique from day one can fast-track your progress and prevent years of unlearning bad habits.

In this conversation, Larry shares insights drawn from decades of elite competition and coaching, including:

Have you ever wondered if SUP racing is for you?

In the first of three special 'How To' episodes, we sit down to pull out the hows and the why of stand-up paddleboard racing with Sarah “SUP Junkie” Thornely, former GB national champion, and popular choice winner of the 2024 SUP Connect Woman of the Year award, recognized for her tireless work championing SUP racing.

Whether you’re an aspiring racer, a recreational paddler looking for a new challenge, or simply SUP-curious, this episode offers the actionable insights, encouragement, and stories that will inspire you to get on...

In this episode of the SUPfm podcast, we sit down with Dan Rubinstein, journalist, and the author of Water Borne, a powerful new book chronicling his 1,200-mile inland paddleboarding journey through Canada and the US.

We explore the intersection of adventure, environment, and human connection, tracing Dan’s remarkable route from Ottawa to Montreal, down to New York, and back to Toronto via the Erie Canal—by stand-up paddleboard.

In this conversation, Dan shares:

In this episode of the SUPfm podcast, we sit down with Dan Rubinstein, journalist, and the author of Waterborne, a powerful new book chronicling his 1,200-mile inland paddleboarding journey through Canada and the US.

We explore the intersection of adventure, environment, and human connection, tracing Dan’s remarkable route from Ottawa to Montreal, down to New York, and back to Toronto via the Erie Canal—by stand-up paddleboard.

In this conversation, Dan shares:

This season marks the 10th anniversary of this show and in this kick off episode, we sit down with Rylee Walker, a passionate cystic fibrosis advocate, endurance paddler, and intern at the Piper’s Angels Foundation, known for her unwavering determination and her upcoming documentary Against All Odds.

We explore Rylee’s transformational journey—from being diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at just three months old, to training for one of the world’s most extreme paddle challenges: The Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis, an 82-mile open-ocean event from Bimini, Bahamas to Florida.

Rylee uses the innovative slitted...

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This week I'm joined by Sarah 'SUPJunkie' Thornely and others in a special 'LIVE' emergency episode following the announcement of a number of new events by the ICF, including the award of a World Cup event to Torbay, Devon in 2026.

We talk to the man central to the bid, Brendon Prince as well as guests including racers and brands reacting to this epic news for the UK SUP community.

We also talk about Cystic Fibrosis sufferer Rylee Walker's return to complete the Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis this year, and her attempt through kickstarter to raise...

In this episode we find out how two ski guides from Austria paddled 3,260km down the Yukon River to the Bering Sea.

Barbara and Gunter share how they planned and prepared for this epic 51-day expedition, their approach to physical and mental challenges, and the importance of partnership and resilience in remote environments.

You can watch this episode on YouTube

Grizzly bears and porcupines were just some of the wildlife encounters Barbara and Gunther experienced. Discover how they navigated the ever-changing conditions of the Yukon River and their fascinating interactions with First Nation...

In this episode we explore Andrew I Hughes' remarkable achievements as a professional adventurer, including summiting Everest, completing the Seven Summits, and setting the highest altitude paddleboarding world record.

Hear about the challenges and rewards of pushing physical and mental limits, the importance of teamwork and resilience, and his commitment to promoting environmental awareness through adventure.

Andrew shares insights on how he balances ambition and safety in high-risk environments, the importance of respecting local cultures and ecosystems, and the role of technology in modern expeditions.

Find out about his upcoming adventures, his advocacy...

In this specially extended episode, Duncan Houlton discusses his epic experience paddling the entire length of the Rhine AND we share his audio diary, recorded on the water.

Duncan talks about the highs and lows of his epic journey, from navigating busy shipping lanes and tackling numerous portages to embracing the challenges of solo expeditions and discovering the unexpected kindness of strangers.

He provides practical tips and insights for planning a multi-day SUP adventure, including gear recommendations, navigation strategies, and his unique approach to safety on the water. Hear about his ingenious portage system and...

This week we're joined by the inspirational Kate Allatt with the story of her remarkable recovery from a condition which medics thought was impossible.

Note: This episode contains occasional strong language and discusses sensitive topics, including suicide.

At the age of 39, Kate experienced a catastrophic brainstem stroke, leaving her with locked-in syndrome—fully conscious but unable to move or communicate. Against all odds, she embarked on an incredible journey of recovery, fueled by determination, neuroplasticity, and her relentless spirit.

Kate shares how she found solace and strength in SUP , a relationship which has gi...

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.

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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...

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...

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...

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.

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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 fi...

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.

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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...

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...

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...

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...

In the first of this two part episode, Simon and Sarah 'SUP Junkie' Thornely review the year with help from April Zilg. We also remember OG BaySUP endurance racer Mark Slater, with Battle of the Paddle racer, coach and friend, Ryan James.

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Simon and Sarah discuss the UK and international world of Stand-up paddle-boarding in 2023 as we look ahead to 2024.

We grab a chat with 2022's APP Champion, April Z, who enlightens us about her recent paddle year from...

This week's episode includes a chat with previous guest Lizzie Carr MBE and covers her initiative 'Race for Rivers' which is a collaboration to measure and improve water quality across England

England's waterways are under severe threat from unseen pollution, and in recent years the solution to the problem from those who are responsible for safeguarding it, is to simply to monitor the water less.

This episode incorporates an interview with Lizzie and recordings from the riverbank ; as we paddled down the River Wey on the first two days of this 32 day relay, running up...

This season's extended final episode brings the teams together for a full download of their successful completion of the world's longest ultra paddle race.

Experience their journey through the untamed waters of the Yukon River as I sit down with Craig and Skip from Team Shac, and Martin and Kim from the Renegade Moose Chasers.

In this conversation, they share their unfiltered experiences, revealing the challenges they faced during their epic adventure .

They talk about managing exhaustion and sleep deprivation, encounters with the wild inhabitants of the Yukon, their kit and organisation and...

This is the penultimate episode from this season featuring the Yukon 1000, where we get the immediate take from teams who successfully completed this year's race.

Quick and dirty, recorded from Fairbanks (Alaska), Whitehorse, (Yukon) and Seattle Airport, this gives a first brief from teams who are still processing what it takes to race 1000 miles down the unspoiled wilderness of the River Yukon

In this episode we reference some incredible photos taken by Fortune Favours the Brave and if you want to see them, link is below.

One more episode to come shortly!

The 2023 Yukon 1000 is underway and in this episode, race director John Frith takes us through the route, we get updates from teams at the starting line in Whitehorse, Yukon, and if that wasn't enough, we also get some wise words from Bart De Zwart, previous winner of the race.

Follow the Progress of all the teams LIVE on the race tracker here

Particular thank you to Craig and Team Shac and to Dan and Nick from Fortune Favours the Brave for their contributions to the episode.

Fortune Favours the Brave are a canoe...

This week I speak to two of the four SUP teams taking part in this year's Yukon 1000, Team Shac and the Renegade Moose Chasers.

Craig and Skip from Team Shac, and Martin and Kim from the Renegade Moose Chasers speak about their preparation, their kit, their team dynamic and (sniff) what they consider the main strengths of their teammate.

Follow the Progress of all the teams by subscribing to the Yukon 1000 Newsletter here

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This week we spend time with Craig Sawyer, SUP coach and competitor in this year's race, as one part of Team Shac, alongside Scott 'Skip' Innes

Craig's also shooting a documentary about the race and its history, and he talks about this, and his personal history of preparing for, but not quite starting the race, in the years since his first 2019 entry.

This season we're delving into the immersive experience of racing through the untouched beauty of the Yukon wilderness.

This is the second of our 'deep dive' episodes looking at the Yukon 1000...

Simon talks with Jon Frith, the race director of the Yukon 100, the world's longest paddle race.

As a former soldier, Jon brings a unique perspective to organizing, running and also taking part in this epic adventure race that spans 1,000 miles from Whitehorse, Yukon.

Jon shares his insights into the dangers of the trip and the personal admin and development required by the participants taking part. He talks about the history of the race, and his views on the addition of Stand-Up Paddleboarding into the event.

Join us as we delve into the immersive...

This bonus episode features the return of Cal Major to the show. Cal's epic three part series Scotland: Ocean Nation is now available to stream for FREE through STV Player until March 2024

Cal takes us through the making of the series which shows her 800 mile journey around the Scottish coastline, and her encounters with the beautiful and threatened marine wildlife that exists in this stunning and relentless environment.

This series is highly recommended as a positive, optimistic yet honest representation of the Scottish coast, the incredible creatures who live there and the people who are...

Welcome to this special bonus episode recorded with friend of the show, Brendon Prince

Brendon brings us up to date with some of the many highlights since he completed his record breaking circumnavigation of Britain in 2021, and chats about his new event SUP Twelve, which launched on 1st April 2023 in Torbay, Devon.

We talk about the film Circumnavigate, (**UPDATE** now on general worldwide release HERE,) his participation in Last Paddler Standing, a December endurance event in Florida and SUP Twelve.

**UPDATE** SUPTwelve has now taken place and was a huge success

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It's the third annual meeting of the SUPfm book (and film) club, co-hosted this year by World Champion April Zilg

In this episode Simon and April discuss recent releases or favourite books and films which will either help enhance your enjoyment of your paddle experience OR to use as a gift list for yourself or for others.

You will support the podcast if you buy from the links below.

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Stand Up Paddleboarding in Great Britain - Jo Moseley

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This week in our final episode of the season we feature Bart, Wes and Whit from the SUP Vets, a not for profit organisation who provide SUP surf retreats for those veterans needing support or a new sense of purpose following their exit from the military

I speak to this Top-Gun school graduate, Navy Seal and Ranger about their collaboration together and working with Sean Poynter (APP World Champ) Ian 'Kanga' Cairns surf legend and Daniel Hughes - professional SUP surfer and the benefits it brings to warriors trying to connect back to their lives outside the...

This week as we celebrate our landmark episode we look back at some of the many guests who've appeared in the show and who helped us reach this incredible number.

Thank you for the voice messages from April Zilg, Brendon Prince, Jordan Wylie, Ben Longhurst and Maddi Le Blanc

Excerpts featured, come from interviews with Chris Bertish, Professor Mike Tipton, Michael Booth, April Zilg, Wallace J Nichols, SUP Garbage Man and SUPJunkie - Sarah Thornley

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The River Severn is the longest river in the UK and in this episode I speak to Craig and James from SUP Shropshire who recently descended the river over four days to raise money for two important charities

Craig and James are both serving officers with the Fire and Rescue Service and as part of their roles respectively deliver rescue duties and water safety education alongside their SUP guiding and instructing

To support the fundraising for their chosen charities Seaful and SARA (Severn Area Rescue Association) please go to their fundraising page here

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Over several days in September 2022, London's Canary Wharf played host to Britain's highest profile SUP event in years, the APP London SUP Open

In this bonus episode Simon talks about the background to the event with CEO of the APP, Tristan Boxford and chats with rapidly rising British competitors Holly Pye and Blue Ewer, before rounding things off with an event overview from Ex-British National Champion Sarah Thornley of SUPJunkie.uk

The APP London SUP Open is running between 16th and 18th September 2022

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This week we feature the king of endurance paddling, Bart De Zwart

Bart's successes span multiple race wins for events like Yukon and 11 Cities alongside his exploration across Nepal, Zambia and Greenland as well as crossing Pacific Island chains and the North Sea. He was also a past 24 hour distance champion.

In this interview we chat about his experiences and the specific training, mental approach and the preparation required to achieve some of his epic achievements.

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This week I speak to Tanvi Jagadish, the original Indian Surfer Girl, who is changing attitudes and expectations about girls spending time in the water across India, and in the process providing inspiration across the world

Multiple national champion and Ted speaker Tanvi, started with a love of the water which was stoked by her Grandfather and the Surfing Swami (US surfer, Jack Hebner) and became the first SUP athlete to represent India on the international stage.

This is the guest who April Zilg calls 'a real inspiration'.

Sample Tanvi's experience at the...

Casper Steinfath is the Danish paddler who has brought Viking resilience , into his racing, his adventures and his crossings

With 6 world titles and 2 successes in the legendary and intimidating Red Bull Heavy Water , Casper has been there from the start, flying the flag as the most successful European racer on the world circuit.

In part two of this two part interview, we talk about how how he has extended his ability to 'thrive in chaos' by completing expeditions and challenges that have proved less than straightforward.

He shares what he has learned by...

Casper Steinfath is the Danish paddler who has brought the Viking resilience he forged in the waters of Cold Hawaii, into the international racing scene

With 6 world titles and 2 successes in the legendary and intimidating Red Bull Heavy Water , Casper has been there from the start, flying the flag as the most successful European racer on the world circuit.

In part one of a two part interview, we talk about how he built his water skills and go deep into his racing career including his first race and his successes at those iconic Red Bull...

This week we're joined by Jo Moseley, film-maker, speaker and now the author of her first book, Stand-up Paddleboarding in Great Britain

This book was a true collaborative project, with many of the UK paddleboard tribe involved in its creation, either introducing Jo to their favourite places, or offering their expertise, knowledge or support.

If you haven't caught Jo's first episode you can listen here

In this episode we're also joined by 'mystery guest' Caz Dawson who's also been a guest on the show and guided Jo in some of her North Wales...

I chat with author Dr Wallace 'J' Nichols ('J' to his friends), who wrote the international best selling book 'Blue Mind'.

The book re-defines how we see water, by connecting all the benefits and the science for a life changing substance whose value to many of us has been hidden in plain sight.

It also explains why SUP has become so popular recently!

23rd July is 'World Blue Mind Day' and you can take part in it, by bringing someone who needs it, to your water and sharing the story with #bluemind

This episode features David Haze, the Nomadic Paddler.

David, through his own actions ended up serving time for crimes he was fully responsible for. Having experienced the lows of prison he emerged with a determination to turn his life around and to show that having a conviction is no barrier to becoming a useful member of society.

Since coming out of prison David has been on a mission to help other ex-offenders see the value in sport and rehabilitation and to show the public that change is possible and with a second chance anyone can...

Season 5 kicks off with in-form US racer, April Zilg. April has competed at the highest level for a number of years, winning some of the world's biggest races and became APP world vice champion in 2019

This season, April has won the 2022 Carolina Cup and the first APP event of the season in Santa Monica, winning clean sweeps across technical and distance!

In this episode we discuss her sporting and coaching background, before getting to how her scientific approach has changed her agenda as an athlete, and has led to her step-up in form.

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A short but important episode pulled together collaboratively with Alan from SUP North and John McFadzean from SUP the World (a two time guest on this podcast)

This features a paddle initiative to connect with the SUP tribe and to all listeners of this podcast wherever you are in the world.

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We feature Alan and some quotes from Andriy Anisimov (AKA Andriy Liuty-Liutenko) who is the chairman of the UFSS, the leading SUP organisation in Ukraine.

Please post your events with #paddleforpeace and #standupforukraine

This episode is the official annual meeting of the SUPfm book club, helping you to connect with the water, gain information, read about inspirational paddlers and live your best SUP life this year

In this episode I chat with Sarah Thornely (SUPJunkie) about books (and a film) and we also catch up from a Chilean airport with Jordan Wylie.

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No better way to sign off this season, than with a genuine legend and the bona fide queen of the sport, Candice Appleby. A true SUP, surf and SUP surf icon.

Candice has been described by ESPN, the US sports broadcaster, as being a combination of Venus Williams and a whole bunch of other superlative US female sports stars, all rolled up into one package.

Candice was there on Waikiki beach when SUP was starting, and was an early racer and she's delivered a staggering amount of wins across distance, technical and surfing over a...

This week we're delighted to to be talking to Jo Moseley someone who perhaps doesn't need any introduction, particularly in the UK

If you haven't heard of Jo she's one of the biggest ambassadors for the sport in the UK and also a prolific creator and has spoken hundreds of times about her love for paddle-boarding and how it helped to build her mental and physical health following some personal life events.

She's also a filmmaker, podcaster and 'soon to be' author, and we cover all these areas in this fascinating chat.

Jo's...

This week we speak with Lizzi Larbalestier, enviromentalist and coach, as we harvest her knowledge and her experience of protecting sea mammals and the ocean, alongside her role as an executive coach, using the ocean as a means to improve performance and mental health.

**Apologies for the sound quality in some sections of this episode**

In this episode we talk about the increasing number of encounters between ocean wildlife and ourselves and how we can behave responsibly to reduce and eliminate the serious harm we can do to these beautiful animals.

We also...

This week we speak to Charlie Jones...by day she's a physiotherapist working for the UK's National Health Service, specialising in muscular-skeletal rehabilitation... and in her spare time she is 'SUP Physio' providing rehab...fitness...and the occasional post-workout cocktail to her clients in the spectacular coastal county of Dorset.

In this episode we carry out a head to toe analysis of the SUP benefits for the body, with recommendations for warming up and how to deal with that annoying crampy foot pain. We also discuss common SUP injuries and how to prevent them.

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This episode features Reta Boychuk, Canada’s first ever female River SUP Instructor who has been 'sending it' through her instructor cooperative and delivering white-water stoke across Western Canada...Colorado and internationally.

Reta doesn't do half measures and in this episode, we talk about her life as a river devotee, as a Badfish athlete and about female domination of white-water SUP

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This episode features Dave Knight from @SUP3six5 who is nearing the end of his challenge to paddle daily for 365 days straight, to inspire others to connect with nature and water and boost their mental health.

If you want to get a real taste of his exploits then the best place is on Instagram where you can check out his posts and his entertaining story highlights which have been built up lovingly over the last 350+ days.

Check it out on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/sup3six5/

In this episode he shares...

In this episode we feature Ben Longhurst, the Technical Director of the innovative (and now extinct) UK organisation, The Water Skills Academy (WSA).

Water Skills Academy cover a number of bases … they run expeditions and SUP holidays across the world, they run SUP industry events and in person events to inspire and keep paddlers informed and they were particularly active during the initial UK lockdowns with webinars...which certainly kept morale up when we couldn't get onto the water

WSA's core mission is to offer courses to build skills and certify instructors for adventure guiding, su...

Brendon Prince makes a triumphant return to the show after his epic 4000km circumnavigation around mainland Britain, which has been covered by international and British news media.

Brendon has broken a number of world records in the process and encountered the best and the worst of what the British coastline has to offer, and in this episode he talks about the experiences which shaped his trip including his 'interesting' encounter with Orcas.

The purpose of his trip was to raise money to develop an app to engage school children and the public to teach water...

This episode features the incredible Niek Van Der Linde, who is the four-time winner of the classic (and gritty) Non-Stop 11 Cities Race.

This year he added to his win by simultaneously breaking the world 24 hour SUP record on a regulation board rather than the usual 'unlimited' version used for these record attempts.

In this episode we talk about the classic 11 Cities Race, his experiences, his training and get the inside track on paddling in the Netherlands.

Check out the video of his successful world record attempt here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCND6...

This week we feature Irish waterman Dave Ludgate, as we sit down for a relaxed chat about paddling across Ireland and his beautiful waters of Cork.

Dave is also known as Subowti for reasons we uncover in the episode, and has a deep love of SUP surfing and for the environment and spends time paddling the River Lee picking up the varied objects that get dumped.

He's happiest when he's in the water and saddest when it gets polluted.

In this episode I set Dave the added objective of converting the County Cork...

This week we're proud to feature Speaker, Author, Filmmaker, Conservationist and Ocean Pioneer, Chris Bertish.

Chris has scored a number of incredible achievements, including his legendary victory at Mavericks, the big wave Californian surf break.

In this interview we talk about his record-breaking 2016 crossing of the Atlantic by SUP which is captured in his newly released documentary 'Last Known Coordinates'.

We were able to grab some time with Chris, speaking to him from his family beach house in South Africa. Despite the odd loss of signal, we managed to capture a fascinating interview...

In this week's value-added-episode, we've got two interviews for you, as we feature Veronique Musumeci talking about Belgium as a stand up paddle destination, and Chris MacDonald who tells us about his epic SUP journey covering the 55 miles of sea between Mallorca and Ibiza, two of the Balearic Islands.

Veronique appears across the media in Belgium talking about SUP, and runs the website SUP and See: https://supandsee.sharetribe.com/

Her website has contributors and locations from across the world, but really worth bookmarking if you're planning a trip to paddle in Europe anytime soon.<...

We speak to Los Angeles based writer, director and producer Joe Piscatella, one of the filmmakers behind the landmark documentary about Chris Bertish's audacious attempt to cross the Atlantic Ocean on a stand-up paddleboard.

'Last Known Coordinates' captures the story behind the successful completion of this staggering achievement including the storms, shark encounters, equipment failures and leaks that Chris experienced during his three months on the water.

Joe talks about how he got involved with the film and his collaboration to craft over 100 hours of video footage into a compulsive account of a challenge which...

In this week's episode we feature journalist Lucy Donoughue from Happiful Magazine.

Lucy wrote a beautiful love letter to SUP in her article Falling Isn't Failing which revealed how SUP has eased some personal challenges including obsessive compulsive disorder, body self image and early menopause.

In this episode we freewheel across a number of topics recognisable to anyone who's fallen for the sport whatever your experience level and Lucy explains how as a recent beginner it's about the learning experience, not being afraid to give things a try and to embrace the fact that falling...

In this episode we feature Aussie Michael Booth, who is a four time World Champion and successful coach, entrepreneur and podcaster

In this episode we chat about his racing and his unbelievable success, despite coming to the sport relatively late. We talk about his love of coaching and in the episode he explains the most common mistakes most new paddlers make, and breaks down how to deliver an awesome buoy turn.

Michael 'loves being a beginner' and has turned his skills towards exploring and learning new skills including the Boothcast, a podcast featuring business personalities...

This week we're chatting with Sarah Thornely of SUPJunkie.

Sarah is a confirmed SUP Junkie and having discovered the sport late, threw herself into it, first by winning the British Women's Championship in 2017 at the age of 58 (NB - Not the age category championship) and then by providing streaming commentary and athlete interviews for UK, APP and International events as well as writing for SUP journals and Magazines (all without any previous media experience).

Sarah encapsulates the 'Aloha Spirit' within the sport, with her support for those supporting others and for the GB Racing Series...

In any sport there are leaders, who strive for improvement and those who follow in their wake.

In this episode Norwegian Olympic windsurfer and Starboard founder Svein Rasmussen talks to Simon about his waterman journey and about developing products for both new paddlers and world champions.

When it was first founded, Starboard was an upstart company in a world of large well-established windsurf brands. But like many successfully disruptive brands, what made it stand out was it's continuous innovation, which it has continued to this day, developing beyond windsurf and becoming the most recognisable and...

Every week is beginners week on SUPfm and we've got new paddlers covered, in this mini series, with four episodes covering some of the key subjects and challenges facing new members of the tribe.

We're featuring experienced watermen and women covering these key subjects

Make sure you don't miss out on future episodes by following us on your favourite podcast app here https://www.supfmpodcast.com/listen

In this episode...

This week is beginners week on SUPfm and ahead of Season 4 we've got new paddlers covered, with four episodes covering some of the key subjects and challenges facing new members of the tribe.

We're featuring experienced watermen and women covering these key subjects

Make sure you don't miss out on future episodes by following us on your favourite podcast app here https://www.supfmpodcast.com/listen

In this episode we...

This week is beginners week on SUPfm and ahead of Season 4 we've got new SUP tribe members covered, with four episodes covering some of the key questions and challenges facing new paddlers wherever you are.

We're featuring experienced watermen and women covering these key subjects

Make sure you don't miss out on future episodes by following us on your favourite podcast app here https://www.supfmpodcast.com/listen

Today is...

This week is beginners week on SUPfm and ahead of Season 4 we've got new paddlers covered, with four episodes covering some of the key subjects and challenges facing new members of the tribe.

We're featuring experienced watermen and women covering these key subjects

Make sure you don't miss out on future episodes by following us on your favourite podcast app here https://www.supfmpodcast.com/listen

Today's episode is all...

In advance of Season 4 we're throwing out some bonus episodes to highlight paddlers doing inspirational stuff on the water.

Casper Steinfeth completed the latest in his Viking Crossing series completing the 123km challenge on his hydrofoil.

Check him out at https://www.redbull.com/int-en/athlete/casper-steinfath

His first Viking crossing is here : https://www.redbull.com/int-en/films/skagerrak-film

Ben Bowers has put together an incredible team to complete The Big Stand Up, a charity paddle for Movember, raising money for the men's health charity.

The team consists...

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It doesn't matter if you're a newbie or experienced stand up paddleboarder, either way we've got you covered.

This podcast features weekly, long-form interviews with inspiring experts and members of the SUP tribe all across the world.

We've listeners in seventy five one hundred and forty four countries and a bunch of episodes in our back catalog available and ready to go on our website www.supfmpodcast.com or with your favourite podcast provider...and don't forget to follow...

Tristan Gooley, also known as the natural navigator is a Ted speaker and New York Times bestselling author of a number of outstanding books about how to read the natural world.

In this episode we talk about Tristan's book, 'How to Read Water' which is a must-have for any water user of any type and is particularly useful for paddleboarders.

The book can be used to interpret water signs in any area of the world and in this episode we cover some of the subjects covered by the book and Simon attempts to explain one...

In this week's episode Simon chats with Fiona Quinn, who paddled her Red inflatable paddleboard the length of Great Britain and was also the first woman to cross the Irish Sea by SUP and complete a triathalon from 'End to End'.

The hugely impressive Fiona, talks about her growing hunger for adventure, which led to her ambitious target of taking on the classic distance by paddleboard, despite suffering from a chronic fear of open water.

For the full expedition experience, her book 'Ignore the Fear' is a great read here and to be truly authentic...

This week Simon chats with Steve West, waterman, journalist, historian, ex-professional windsurfer, outrigger-canoe mentor and designer for Mistral boards.

Steeped in salt water, Steve talks about his own SUP origins, the close connection of the sport with outrigger canoeing and his epic book ‘Stand Up Paddle, A Paddlers Guide’ which is a highly recommended and great investment for anyone interested in learning from a SUP Svengali Check it out here.

Steve has got a phenomenal back catalogue of achievements, this is a summary of them.

As a prolific writer he’s written a number...

This week Simon chats with three stand-up paddlers who are working across the University of Portsmouth, to assess the true benefits of the sport, and also to explore it as a method to improve the marine environment

Professor Alex Ford, Dr Heather Massey and Dr Zoe Saynor have combined with Andy Warner from local SUP brand Fatstick, to form a collaborative team and establish the facts behind the theory of SUP benefits.

In this episode Alex talks about the technology he is exploring with Fatstick to make us all citizen marine biologists, and Heather and...

The always impressive Jordan Wylie chats with Simon about his incredible adventure, paddling the coast of Great Britain.

As warmer and longer days come closer with the prospect of more time in the water, why not prepare by improving your SUP safety knowledge for the new season, with the SUPfm Safety Course.

With the code GBPADDLE10 we're not only offering you £10 off the course, but for every course sold, we'll make a £5 donation to Jordan's Frontline Children appeal to build a school. Check out the course here at www.supfm.thinkific.com

Offer va...

John McFadzean returns for another chat about his adventures, including his recent self-supported-sortie across Scotland and his 2019 visit through Lebanon to paddle in Syria, where he chalked up another two countries on his impressive list.

John's quest is to SUP in every country in the World, an impressive objective and before 2020 arrived he had achieved 45.

Transnistria isn't a place figuring highly in the must SUP bucket list, but in this episode John talks about his trip to the country which isn't a country!

If you haven't already listened to John's first appearance on...

In this episode, the University of Portsmouth's Professor Mike Tipton, a world leader in extreme environmental physiology talks about the effects of cold water and its positive and negative implications for paddlers and water users.

As Mike explains, the negative effects of cold water are well known and well researched, but the positive effects are less so and anecdotal.

We discuss cold water shock and its effects, as well as the positive effect of cold water on mental health and inflammation.

Simon also picks up some tips on keeping his fingers and toes...

Brendon Prince is a pretty impressive guy who has taken on the challenge of being the first to complete the circumnavigation of mainland Britain by paddleboard, and is in serious training for the kick off of his journey in April 2021 A long time open-water swimmer, paddler and adventure sportsman , Brendon's had extreme experiences across the world, but it was a situation he encountered on a UK beach, as a surf lifeguard, which led to a life changing decision to quit his career as a teacher and start a charity https://abovewater.org/ ('Above Water') was set up to reduce drowning...

** Brendon has now completed his journey - check out his YouTube channel The Long Paddle 2021 or listen here to his second interview with all the details of his incredible journey**

Brendon Prince is a pretty impressive guy who has taken on the challenge of being the first to complete the circumnavigation of mainland Britain by paddleboard, and is in serious training for the kick off of his journey in April 2021

A long time open-water swimmer, paddler and adventure sportsman , Brendon's had extreme experiences across the world, but it was a situation he encountered on a UK...

And we're back with Season Three, and a brand new episode.

Caz Dawson aka SUP Lass, is a paddler from beautiful North Wales, an area of the UK which is full of natural beauty, regardless of your chosen outdoor activity.

In this episode Caz chats to Nick about her paddle adventures both home and away and her plans for 2021 including the founding of her own SUP School.

It's always good therapy to look for opportunities when in adversity and Caz's relentless forward focus is a great example to follow, as we make our...

Before we pick up again next week with Season 3, we're sharing this episode, first broadcast back in 2015 with Spike Reid.

Spike's been a real friend to the podcast and if you enjoy this episode then also check out the episode he recorded this year about his expedition down the Ganges, here.

In 2015 Spike Reid, crossed England, coast to coast, by stand up paddle board.

Spike is no stranger to adventure, having worked at the Royal Geographic Society for several years, which gave him the chance to rub shoulders with such legendary explorers as Sir...

This episode is a re-broadcast and was originally recorded way back in 2015.

We're making some major changes here at SUPfm and before we come back with the second half of Season Three we're taking you all the way back to our first season, where Nick got to chat to the ever impressive Kai Lenny.

Kai is a down to earth guy despite growing up at the centre of the surfing world at his home in Hawaii. All the greats, Laird Hamilton, Dave Kalama and Robby Naish would stop by his house on a Friday for...

As we enter the holiday season, it gives us the opportunity to look back at 2020 and revisit some of the highlights from our interviews.

While 2020 was a year to forget, it was also a time which sharpened our focus on what was important in life, and for us, returning to the podcast was something which provided some much needed distraction at a very challenging time.

We want to sent a big 'thank you' to all our guests who joined us over the 10 months and who have all provided us (and hopefully you, the listeners) with...

This podcast is brought to you by the SUPfm SUP Safety Course, the only comprehensive online course available to help Stand Up Paddleboarders learn about planning and safety for their leisure paddling needs. Now also available as a gift course.

In today's podcast we chat with the legend who is Mike Shoreman, who is also known as @theunbalancedpaddleboarder and whose speech, talking about his experiences with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome went viral and continues to inspire others.

In this episode Mike tells of his crash, his rise, and the journey he went on, the obstacles he...

Samantha is a much loved racer from the UK, familiar to anyone on the circuit and across Europe.

In this fascinating and funny chat, Sam and Simon geek out on some surprising racing advice and compare notes on effective actions used to manage their own mental health.

Samantha is an ambassador and fundraiser for the charity Black Dog Outdoors which helps people suffering from a wide range of mental health conditions to connect with the positive effects of nature and physical activity.

Sam is on Instagram and Facebook as @samantharutt_oceanadventure and her...

Simon and Nick have been paddling for over 6 years and have both done SUP instructor certification courses. In those years they have both paddled a long way and have interviewed a multitude of very experienced paddlers on the SUPfm podcast.

They discuss their learning curves and offer up some tips for beginners on how to paddle more effectively and hopefully inspire you to get to the next level of stand up paddling. Good luck!

Check out the SUPfm Safety Course on https://supfm.thinkific.com

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In the early hours of a September Monday morning, three friends set off from the harbour near Sagres in south west Portugal. They were attempting to stand up paddle all 160kms across the Algarve in 5 days. This is the story of how they prepared for this trip and what happened on a day by day basis. Lots of laughs and an incredible fun time led to the question: was this a holiday or an expedition?

Please check out our SUPfm Water Safety Course over on www.supfm.thinkific.com

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Larry Cain is 57 years old and is still charging like he's an Olympic athlete. We talk about the early days and what those near super human achievements mean and how they boost your psyche throughout life. Don't miss the story of his gold medal race in the Los Angeles Olympics. Riveting listening!

We discuss his transition to Stand Up and how he set about making a difference in the paddle community through his coaching endeavours. Paddle Monster is a unique platform that is set to transform the industry with their training programmes.

It was a...

Emma Love is well known in the UK whitewater community as one of a select band of ambassadors for the #shepaddles programme run by British Canoeing.

Emma soon realised that flat water didn't supply the requisite learning curve, so threw herself into the whitewater world, battering any stereotypes and emerging as a WW instructor and a leading light of the WW movement.

In this chat Emma talks about what attracted her to whitewater and her struggles to juggle the various obstacles facing her as a woman to achieve her target of becoming a specialist instructor.<...

There are so many ways to use your SUP, other than flat-water and surf.

In this fun episode we 'explore' the world of SUP touring by harvesting the knowledge of the supremos of SUPboarder Mag, Reuben and Will, who are both experienced SUP tourers.

We discuss what essentials are needed to go on your first overnight or multi-day expedition (spoiler - not that much more than what you've already got). We talk about planning steps and a variety of options from a 'luxury' to a bivvying approach.

The guys share their experience of...

Let's face it, taking over a magazine in the face of all the digital content proliferating our screens these days is a tough task. Evelyn O'Doherty relates the story of how she came to be at the forefront of stand up paddle's "Stand Up Journal". It certainly takes different thinking and some dogged determination to bring a beautiful coffee table publication into our homes every season (they release four issues a year).

I chat to her about her stand up paddle origins way back in 2007/2008, her first competition in the Caribbean and the thriving community of paddlers...

This week’s podcast features Vikki Weston from Sydney, Australia who created ‘She SUPs’, an all-women community building a safe and supportive environment to connect, learn and get empowered.

'She SUPs' delivers through a combination of online SUP inspiration and guidance alongside some stunning offline group SUP trips and experiences.

Vikki talks about the incredible experience of paddling Sydney's numerous waterways and her mission; to encourage greater confidence through sharing knowledge; lowering barriers to involvement by designing accessible SUP experiences and by cultivating a strong network of like-minded SUP loving women.

Check out Vikki’...

Welcome back as we kick off Season 3 of the SUPfm podcast!

We're both really excited to get back after a short break and we've got a load of new and great guests to share with you over the weeks to come, so don't miss out and make sure you've subscribed on your preferred pod-catcher to get each episode as they are released!

In this episode we catch up with Nick Ayers, a regional water-safety lead for the RNLI.

The RNLI is a UK based charity whose brave volunteers rescue countless people across the...

This week we have SUP school owner and all-round waterman Sean Scott from The New Forest Paddlesport Company joining us on the pod to answer listener's questions.

In this episode amongst other questions we cover the hardboard versus inflatable debate, how to avoid the dreaded zig-zag and the old foot cramp problem.

Thanks to the SUP Chat Facebook group, who contributed questions to this episode!

If you have any comments, suggestions for future guests or feedback on this episode, then please leave us a voice message here as we'd love to get your...