Paddles Ready

Dougie and Hando

Paddles Ready is your go-to podcast for everything happening in the world of paddle racing. Hosted by Dougie and Hando, the show brings you inside the sport with race reviews, real-time commentary, and conversations with paddlers from across the globe. Whether it’s breaking down major competitions, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, or hearing directly from the athletes shaping the sport, this podcast keeps you connected to the pulse of paddle racing. From elite races to grassroots scenes, Paddles Ready covers it all, giving you insight, perspective, and the stories you won’t hear anywhere else. What you’ll hear: Honest race reviews and analysis Conversations with paddlers and industry voices worldwide Commentary on trends, performances, and competition results Stories from the front lines of paddle racing If you follow paddle racing or want to understand it better, this is where you stay informed. 👉 Visit paddlesready.com for more episodes and updates.

Episodes

  1. EP03: “This Could Be Their Last Adventure” - The Power of Dragon Boating with Meri Gibson

    6 DAYS AGO

    EP03: “This Could Be Their Last Adventure” - The Power of Dragon Boating with Meri Gibson

    “This could be their last adventure.” For thousands of paddlers around the world, dragon boating is more than a sport, it’s community, recovery, purpose and in some cases, a final chapter lived to the fullest. In this episode of Paddles Ready, Dougie and Hando are joined by Meri Gibson, President of the International Breast Cancer Paddlers Commission Global, to share the story behind one of the most powerful movements in paddle sport. From her personal journey into dragon boating to leading a global community across 40+ countries, Meri reveals how the sport has created opportunities, connection and meaning for tens of thousands of breast cancer paddlers worldwide. 🔥 In this episode: How dragon boating became a global movement for breast cancer paddlers The growth from 19 countries to over 40 worldwide Why participation and elite competition both matter The emotional reality behind global festivals and events The story behind “this could be their last adventure” Plus:👉 Meri’s Hot Take on age divisions, inclusivity, and the future of the sport 👉 Why dragon boating might be one of the most powerful community sports in the world This episode goes beyond racing, it’s about people, resilience, and the impact of paddle sport on lives across the globe. 👉 Visit paddlesready.com 👉 Subscribe and follow to stay connected to the global paddle community

    54 min

About

Paddles Ready is your go-to podcast for everything happening in the world of paddle racing. Hosted by Dougie and Hando, the show brings you inside the sport with race reviews, real-time commentary, and conversations with paddlers from across the globe. Whether it’s breaking down major competitions, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, or hearing directly from the athletes shaping the sport, this podcast keeps you connected to the pulse of paddle racing. From elite races to grassroots scenes, Paddles Ready covers it all, giving you insight, perspective, and the stories you won’t hear anywhere else. What you’ll hear: Honest race reviews and analysis Conversations with paddlers and industry voices worldwide Commentary on trends, performances, and competition results Stories from the front lines of paddle racing If you follow paddle racing or want to understand it better, this is where you stay informed. 👉 Visit paddlesready.com for more episodes and updates.

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