108 episodes

John Chase interviews inspiring paddlers from the US and across the globe doing great things from the seat of a kayak. If you want to learn about sea kayaking destinations, trips, and personalities from the world of paddle sports, we have you covered!

Paddling The Blue Podcast John Chase

    • Sports
    • 4.9 • 34 Ratings

John Chase interviews inspiring paddlers from the US and across the globe doing great things from the seat of a kayak. If you want to learn about sea kayaking destinations, trips, and personalities from the world of paddle sports, we have you covered!

    #108 - Ken Whiting - Whitewater Kayak World Champion to Media Star

    #108 - Ken Whiting - Whitewater Kayak World Champion to Media Star

    Ken Whiting is a former world champion whitewater kayaker, author, television host, and owner of Heliconia Press, one of the world’s leading media production companies in the outdoor and travel industry.
    You’ve seen Ken Whiting in the Facing Waves television program or his extensive and highly engaging YouTube presence, Paddle TV. Today you'll get to hear from him as he shares his story, what he loves about paddling, and some of his favorite places to paddle.
    Connect:
    Paddle TV (YouTube)
    The one where the boat goes rogue
    Alligators
    Dominica
    Okefenoke
    Georgian Bay

    Heliconia Press 
    Facing Waves

    • 50 min
    #107 - Mark Spitzer - 7 months on the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers

    #107 - Mark Spitzer - 7 months on the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers

    Mark Spitzer shares a detailed account of his 7 month canoe trip down the entire length of the Missouri River and continuing down the Mississippi.  He was joined by his dog, Groucho, who had some adventures of his own.  It’s a great story about the river and life change.
    Learn:
    Waterlogue (Buffalo Commons Press)
    Lewis and Clark Expedition (Wikipedia)
    The Lewis and Clark Companion: An Encyclopedic Guide to the Voyage of Discovery
    Connect:
    Mark Spitzer (Facebook)

    • 57 min
    #106 - Tom Daly - The first Ireland solo that almost got him kicked out of canoeing

    #106 - Tom Daly - The first Ireland solo that almost got him kicked out of canoeing

    Tom Daly completed the first solo Ireland circumnavigation by kayak in 1979. In today's episode, we talk about the adventure itself, the gear, the freedom, and how this trip almost got him kicked out of the sport.
    It was a far different time. Certainly simpler than today’s social media fueled expeditions. It’s an interesting comparison. It doesn't make one better than the other…just different. And I think the Irish Canoe Union’s position is different on solos now too.
    Following that solo, Tom has continued growth in sports to become one of the world’s most accomplished masters cyclists and ultra endurance cyclist, coach, and researcher on physiological adaptation to training in older athletes.
    Thank you to Mike Conroy for helping make the connection with Tom Daly! 
    Learn:
    A Journey in 1979, by Tom Daly
    St. Brenden the Navigator
    Masters Cycling Coaching
    Connect:
    Tom Daly
     

    • 47 min
    #105 - Nicky and Kevin Mansell - Kayaking Jersey and the Channel Islands

    #105 - Nicky and Kevin Mansell - Kayaking Jersey and the Channel Islands

    Today we head out to Jersey.  For those in the USA, we’re not talking about the state of New Jersey, we’re talking about the Channel Islands. 
    Every episode gives me something else to add to the bucket list. This island archipelago is teeming with paddling opportunities and Nicky and Kevin Mansell join today’s episode to share why every paddler should go to Jersey.   Caves, tide races, surf beaches, castles,  Martello towers, and more.  It's all in the Channel Islands!
    Learn:
    Channel Islands
    Martello Towers
    Jersey uncovered
    Jersey Canoe Club
    Disko Bay, Greenland
    Connect:
    Nicky
    nicky@jerseyuncovered.com
    Instagram: @nickymansell
    X (Twitter): @nickym_nicky

    Kevin
    kevin@seapaddler.co.uk
    Instagram: @sea.paddler

     

    • 50 min
    David Walsh - Oileain - Kayaking all the Irish islands

    David Walsh - Oileain - Kayaking all the Irish islands

    David Walsh is the force behind Oileain, the definitive guide to the islands of Ireland.  We will talk about his journey to catalog and detail each of the islands, which have been his favorites, which have been the hardest, and more.
    Oileain.org (website soft-copy and purchase)
    Oilean (Amazon)
     
     

    • 48 min
    #103 - Natalie Maderova and Michal Madera - UK, Ireland, and that time Freya broke a boat in Alaska

    #103 - Natalie Maderova and Michal Madera - UK, Ireland, and that time Freya broke a boat in Alaska

    Natalie Maderova and Michal Madera join today's episode to share their simple yet effective philosophy on managing a big trip and they bring the credibility to back it up. They’ve circumnavigated Britain, Ireland, and paddled in Alaska with Freya Hoffmeister and we’ll touch on each of these during today’s episode. 
    Enjoy today’s episode with Natalie and Michal!
    Connect:
    Sixknots.net
    The Circumnavigation, 2012
    The Northern Four, 2015
    Alaska, 2018
    Drop Seat Adventure, 2019

    sixknots at hotmail dot com
     

    • 50 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
34 Ratings

34 Ratings

RT Brockmann ,

Outstanding Kayaking Conversations

I’ve been listening to several of the most recent episodes and I’m impressed with host John Chase’s approach to his conversations with guests. He asks thoughtful questions and then sits back and allows the interviewee the space to answer. He’s a wonderful listener and his audience benefits.
There’s no noise, no hype, just good conversations that we’re invited to share in.
It’s informative, educational and inspiring. I also like the links he includes in the show notes to the guests should one want to explore them further.
All around, one of the best paddling podcasts I’ve encountered.
Cheers, John!

spstewart17 ,

Great Lakes Sea Kayaking!

I was searching for sea kayaking podcasts hoping to find some that would find something relatable to my interest and was fortunate enough to find this. It has the exact topics, excellent host, amazing guests, and covers Great Lakes kayaking. Highly recommended!

The Kayak Intrepid ,

Outstanding Podcast

This is an outstanding podcast. Each episode is produced with exceptional quality. I enjoy the content, the guests, and John's interview style. I happened upon it a couple of weeks ago and am working through the entire list of episodes! You just want to be out on the water at the conclusion of each show!

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