SUPfm The International Stand Up Paddle Board Podcast Simon Hutchinson

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, launched on 1st April 2023 in Torbay, Devon.
We talk about the film Circumnavigate, currently showing in special screenings in the UK, but which will soon be on general release, some recent awards, his participation in Last Paddler Standing, a December endurance event in Florida and SUP Twelve.
For last minute entries to SUP Twelve please click here
Follow the stream on Saturday 1st April 2023 from the SUPJunkie Facebook page here
To listen to Brendon's previous episodes listen here to his experience paddling Britain
Details of SUP Twelve is on the Above Water website here
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See you on the water!
This Season is brought to you in association with Starboard.
Starboard has a history in board design, with Svein Rasmussen entering the windsurfing market with innovative designs back in 1994, building the brand to become market leader within a decade. The brand was quick to recognise the huge potential of stand up paddling and while maintaining careful consideration for their environmental impact, have continuously strived to produce the best boards and paddles for all abilities.
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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.
In the episode we reviewed
Stand Up Paddleboarding in Great Britain - Jo Moseley
Training for the Uphill Athlete - Steve House et al
Improving Your Stand Up Paddleboarding - Andy Burrows and James Van Drunen
Circumnavigate - The Story of the Long Paddle - Film by Will Reddaway
Will's beautiful film of Brendon's incredible journey is currently on a National tour of adventure and local film festivals. Check out the trailer here Congratulations to Brendon and all competitors in Last Paddler Standing 2022
April's book, The Athlete Agenda helps you to practically put together your individual and personalised approach to success, whatever your event and your aspirations.
We also talked about
The Paddleboard Bible - Dave Price
All In - Chris Bertish - Release due 2023
We mentioned
The Obstacle is the Way - Ryan Holiday
Periodization of Strength Training for Sports – Tudor Bompa
April also offers her coaching services, check out her website here: https://www.aprilzilg.com/
Buy The Athlete Agenda here (AL)
Connect with April on social media
Instagram @aprilzilg
Instagram @theathleteagenda
Facebook @AprilZilgPaddles
You tube https://youtube.com/c/aprilzilg
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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 military and combat zone.
Please note this episode contains upsetting topics and some 'industrial language' however is a life affirming initiative delivered with huge love and great benefits for their fellow service colleagues.
Please support : The SUP Vets at their website here
Connect on social media
Instagram
You tube
Keep up with SUPfm:
on Facebook: @SUPfmPodcast
on Instagram: @supfmpodcast
AND subscribe to our newsletter here and get your FREE guide to the apps we recommend, to live your best SUP life
Build the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the water
Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition (£37)
It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/
See you on the water!
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This episode is sponsored by Baltic LifeJackets and Whasup
Baltic’s innovation team have you covered with their specialist PFDs designed for SUP.
The SUP Pro and SUP Elite give you maximum mobility on the board and in the water. The thin, compact and flexible buoyancy material on the front of the PFDs, makes it easier to get back on the board, and when you’re paddling it makes the buoyancy aid follow your paddle movement smoothly.
Baltic are a Swedish based company, with the Swedish safety mindset, and they manufacture in Europe and sell across the world.
To check out the SUP specific, SUP Pro and SUP Elite then follow this link and find out your country specific stockist : https://baltic.se/en/produkter/flytvastar/aktivitet/flytvastar-for-sup/

WhaSUP produce reasonably priced, high quality custom bags for all styles and sizes of boards and paddles and for all watersports.

WhaSUP have developed an extensive range of protective board bags, from standard day bags to full on travel bags, and supply to individuals and teams, recreational riders and professionals all across the globe.
Check out their range here: https://whasup.co.uk/
This Season's Sponsor is Starboard
Thank you to Starboard for their continued sponsorship of this podcast.
Follow the link for innovative products, advice and information
Starboard

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
Keep up with SUPfm:
on Facebook: @SUPfmPodcast
on Instagram: @supfmpodcast
AND subscribe to our newsletter here and get your FREE guide to the apps we recommend, to live your best SUP life
Build the knowledge to keep safe on the water
Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition (£37)
It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/
See you on the water!
Mentioned in this episode:
This episode is sponsored by Baltic LifeJackets, Zennway ESEA Strap and Whasup
Baltic’s innovation team have you covered with their specialist PFDs designed for SUP.
The SUP Pro and SUP Elite give you maximum mobility on the board and in the water. The thin, compact and flexible buoyancy material on the front of the PFDs, makes it easier to get back on the board, and when you’re paddling it makes the buoyancy aid follow your paddle movement smoothly.
Baltic are a Swedish based company, with the Swedish safety mindset, and they manufacture in Europe and sell across the world.
To check out the SUP specific, SUP Pro and SUP Elite then follow this link and find out your country specific stockist : https://baltic.se/en/produkter/flytvastar/aktivitet/flytvastar-for-sup/

If you've ever struggled to carry your board to the water then check out the ESEA strap by UK innovators Zennway It combines a SUP specific, carry strap with a robust ‘no snag’ SUP Leash… giving you a practical 2 in 1 solution, also available as a quick release belt option.

Made with resilient marine grade materials for long term use in the most challenging environments, you can make your SUP experience ESEA by following the link here: https://zennway.com/

WhaSUP produce reasonably priced, high quality custom bags for all styles and sizes of boards and paddles and for all watersports.

WhaSUP have developed an extensive range of protective board bags, from standard day bags to full on travel bags, and supply to individuals and teams, recreational riders and professionals all across the globe.
Check out their range here: https://whasup.co.uk/
This Season's Sponsor is Starboard
Thank you to Starboard for their continued sponsorship of this podcast.
Follow the link for innovative products, advice and information
Starboard

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
SUP Shropshire website is here
Connect with SUP Shropshire on social media
Facebook
Instagram
Keep up with SUPfm:
on Facebook: @SUPfmPodcast
on Instagram: @supfmpodcast
AND subscribe to our newsletter here and get your FREE guide to the apps we recommend, to live your best SUP life
Build the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the water
Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition (£37)
It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/
See you on the water!
Mentioned in this episode:
This Season's Sponsor is Starboard
Thank you to Starboard for their continued sponsorship of this podcast.
Follow the link for innovative products, advice and information
Starboard
This episode is sponsored by Baltic LifeJackets, Zennway ESEA Strap and Whasup
Baltic’s innovation team have you covered with their specialist PFDs designed for SUP.
The SUP Pro and SUP Elite give you maximum mobility on the board and in the water. The thin, compact and flexible buoyancy material on the front of the PFDs, makes it easier to get back on the board, and when you’re paddling it makes the buoyancy aid follow your paddle movement smoothly.
Baltic are a Swedish based company, with the Swedish safety mindset, and they manufacture in Europe and sell across the world.
To check out the SUP specific, SUP Pro and SUP Elite then follow this link and find out your country specific stockist : https://baltic.se/en/produkter/flytvastar/aktivitet/flytvastar-for-sup/

If you've ever struggled to carry your board to the water then check out the ESEA strap by UK innovators Zennway It combines a SUP specific, carry strap with a robust ‘no snag’ SUP Leash… giving you a practical 2 in 1 solution, also available as a quick release belt option.

Made with resilient marine grade materials for long term use in the most challenging environments, you can make your SUP experience ESEA by following the link here: https://zennway.com/...

Over several days in September 2022, London's Canary Wharf will be playing 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
To find out more check out the official site here
Connect with APP on social media
Twitter
Instagram
You tube
Keep up with SUPfm:
on Facebook: @SUPfmPodcast
on Instagram: @supfmpodcast
AND subscribe to our newsletter here and get your FREE guide to the apps we recommend, to live your best SUP life
Build the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the water
Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition (£37)
It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/
See you on the water!
Mentioned in this episode:
This episode is sponsored by Baltic LifeJackets and Whasup
Baltic’s innovation team have you covered with their specialist PFDs designed for SUP.
The SUP Pro and SUP Elite give you maximum mobility on the board and in the water. The thin, compact and flexible buoyancy material on the front of the PFDs, makes it easier to get back on the board, and when you’re paddling it makes the buoyancy aid follow your paddle movement smoothly.
Baltic are a Swedish based company, with the Swedish safety mindset, and they manufacture in Europe and sell across the world.
To check out the SUP specific, SUP Pro and SUP Elite then follow this link and find out your country specific stockist : https://baltic.se/en/produkter/flytvastar/aktivitet/flytvastar-for-sup/

WhaSUP produce reasonably priced, high quality custom bags for all styles and sizes of boards and paddles and for all watersports.

WhaSUP have developed an extensive range of protective board bags, from standard day bags to full on travel bags, and supply to individuals and teams, recreational riders and professionals all across the globe.
Check out their range here: https://whasup.co.uk/
This Season's Sponsor is Starboard
Thank you to Starboard for their continued sponsorship of this podcast.
Follow the link for innovative products, advice and information
Starboard