Happy Paddlin' Podcast

Happy Paddlin Podcast
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We have been traveling and kayaking/canoeing the Western US since 2000 as sales reps and retailers. We share road adventures, industry inside info, product reviews and interviews with the movers and shakers from both the past and present. Trends in the kayak and canoe industry. New Kayaks, Canoes and SUPs. #kayaks #kayak #paddling #canoe #whitewater #kayakfishing #happypaddlin #vanlife #roadwarrior

  1. Happy Paddlin Ep #17 “You don’t grow while only in Comfort” Isabelle Nelson

    09/20/2025

    Happy Paddlin Ep #17 “You don’t grow while only in Comfort” Isabelle Nelson

    The paddlesports industry will thrive with young paddlers like Isabelle sharing her stoke for water and adventure. In today's episode we get to hear a bit about her guiding experiences on Lake Superior and what got her hooked on paddling! My hope is older paddlers and parents are listening on how the efforts we make to share the love of outdoors with the next generation can be life-changing! Follow Isabelle at @isabelleinthewild on IG!

    29 min
  2. Happy Paddlin Ep #16 Come Together! The hot topic of Direct-to-Consumer Sales in the Paddle Industry

    05/04/2025

    Happy Paddlin Ep #16 Come Together! The hot topic of Direct-to-Consumer Sales in the Paddle Industry

    Happy Paddlin Ep #16 Come Together! The hot topic of Direct-to-Consumer Sales in the Paddle Industry by Happy Paddlin Podcast

    56 min
  3. Happy Paddlin Ep #15 Springing into Action

    04/21/2025

    Happy Paddlin Ep #15 Springing into Action

    Bahen and Ethan talk about their spring events, tariffs and explore the secrets to their simplified version of #vanlife

    38 min
  4. Checking in with Asheville NC based paddle rep Bahen Privett Ep #14

    01/14/2025

    Checking in with Asheville NC based paddle rep Bahen Privett Ep #14

    Check out Bahen's content here: https://www.youtube.com/@southeasternpaddlesports https://www.facebook.com/southeasternpaddlesports https://www.instagram.com/southeastern.paddlesports/

    36 min
  5. On the road in Big Sky Country Ep #13

    07/15/2023

    On the road in Big Sky Country Ep #13

    Dan and Ethan are traveling across Montana, Wyoming and Idaho and join us in this episode after hours in the parking lot of Rivers, Lakes and Oceans in Bozeman MT. The long running history at the shop has them imagining what the next generation of paddle shops might look like and that it might not be as complicated as it seems to pursue your passion.

    51 min
  6. You quit your corporate job to own a kayak biz? Ep #12

    04/13/2023

    You quit your corporate job to own a kayak biz? Ep #12

    Dan and Ethan made their way down to Moss Landing CA to visit Kayak Connection's location next to the abundant wildlife experience within Elkhorn Slough. What a perfect spot to tour with the Grigsby family who took over the legacy of Kayak Connection 12 years ago. In this episode, Dan and Ethan sit down with Dave Grigsby to find out a bit more. What have they learned? Where did they come from? How do they lead their crew? Where are the best places to paddle in CA? What's it like quitting the steady office job to take over a multi-location paddling shop and outfitter? Can we bottle this "passion for paddlesports" and take it with us? Guess you'll just have to visit to try for yourself! www.kayakconnection.com

    26 min
  7. For the Love of Boats in Santa Cruz Ep #11

    04/11/2023

    For the Love of Boats in Santa Cruz Ep #11

    We toured N CA last week and spent a couple days in Santa Cruz and Moss Landing. The sun was starting to finally return to CA and thus our trip had us meeting paddlers, boaters and waters that were just ready for play. This was recorded after hours in the Kayak Connection's back room (thanks KC!). The shop is situated amongst a gorgeous harbor with a view of beautiful boats of all kinds.

    52 min
  8. Cyril Derreumaux on his epic paddle from CA to HI Ep #10

    10/28/2022

    Cyril Derreumaux on his epic paddle from CA to HI Ep #10

    Cyril Derreumaux just completed an epic 2400 mile kayak from California to Hawaii! He's been doing the media rounds and we were able to dive deep not only on his trip but also on how he is dealing with his return back to the everyday hustle of land life. Cyril's heart just comes out every time he speaks and we were so inspired after this conversation and we hope you will be too! Check out his site: https://www.onthewater360.com/ Additional Podcasts: Out the gate https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-the-gate-sailing/id1451769531?i=1000583611121 Cocktails and Canoes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cocktails-and-canoes/id1501116429?i=1000581688271 Paddling the Blue https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/paddling-the-blue-podcast/id1500275843?i=1000582143882

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We have been traveling and kayaking/canoeing the Western US since 2000 as sales reps and retailers. We share road adventures, industry inside info, product reviews and interviews with the movers and shakers from both the past and present. Trends in the kayak and canoe industry. New Kayaks, Canoes and SUPs. #kayaks #kayak #paddling #canoe #whitewater #kayakfishing #happypaddlin #vanlife #roadwarrior

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  • Creator
    Happy Paddlin Podcast
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
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