Paddling Adventures Radio

Episode 265 ~ March 11, 2021 Podcast Info / Topics Alan Drummond from Kingdom Outdoor Products dropped by to discuss kayaking in colder temps, touches on the wetsuit / drysuit debate and what his preferred drysuit is. He goes on to talk about his moniker #alcation and a lot more.

Episode 264 ~ March 4, 2021 Podcast Info / Topics The virtual Quiet Adventure Symposium happened and it was great Does giving rivers the same legal rights and status as humans sound far fetched? It happens more than you think. John Van Barriger has been getting a lot of listener input on his plan to […]

Episode 263 ~ February 25, 2021 Podcast Info / Topics Aleksander Doba crossed the Atlantic by kayak solo three times has passed away while doing what he loves Pocket Outdoor Media has made some purchases lately to become a monster media company and has rebranded to Outside. The have many more plans in the works. […]

Episode 262 ~ February 18, 2021 Podcast Info / Topics Randy Mitson from Algonquin Outfitters joins us to talk all about Algonquin Provincial Park. The history of the Park, how he came to love the Park, how he got involved with Algonquin Outfitters, and much more

Episode 261 ~ February 11, 2021 Podcast Info / Topics Large water disasters are not something you hope to come upon while out paddling. Things like fluvial tsunamis and flash floods caused by glaciers. People tend to take more care of parks when they have a stake in them. Can the same be said for […]

Episode 260 ~ February 4, 2021 Podcast Info / Topics Feeling a tad depressed about the state of things? About paddling plans that went down the garbage chute because of the pandemic?  Nomads of the Sea inspired us to make our plans anyway Will there be an early spring or 6 more weeks of winter? […]

Episode 259 ~ January 28, 2021 Podcast Info / Topics There a few springtime events we like to attend but this year they are being held virtually. Quiet Adventure Symposium, Canoecopia, and the Toronto Outdoor Adventure Show just to name a few A new spin on the hanging tent. The Opeongo Aerial A-1 is it […]

Episode 258 ~ January 21, 2021 Podcast Info / Topics Kevin Callan published an article about what he calls “Fake Bushcrafters”. We discuss this and the lack of Leave No Trace practices Things can go wrong on paddling trips and in the outdoors in general. Being prepared with a plan can eliminate or limit the […]

Episode 257 ~ January 14, 2021 Podcast Info / Topics Environmentalist, Adventurer, Filmmaker, Author, and Public Speaker Frank Wolf joins Sean & Derek to talk about his films, some of his adventures, his book ‘Lines On A Map’, and so much more

Episode 256 ~ January 7, 2021 Podcast Info / Topics With the Pyrenees and French Alps as backgrounds, you really should think about whitewater rafting in Spain and France When thinking of dangerous encounters while kayak fishing, stingrays were not on the top of my list, but they should be up near the top Are […]

Episode 255 ~ December 31, 2020 Podcast Info / Topics On the last day of 2020, Sean Rowley, Derek Specht and John Van Barriger give a review of Paddling Adventures Radio’s 2020. Trying to pull out the positives from a year hammered by a pandemic and politics, they are happy to have been able to […]

Episode 254 ~ December 24, 2020 Podcast Info / Topics SUP will not be a sport at the 2024 Olympics, but breakdancing will be Why get a regular casket when you die when you can get a canoe casket Get out your longboard and do some land paddling with the SUPstick Should we be worried […]

Episode 253 ~ December 17, 2020 Podcast Info / Topics Everyone knows the Grumman Canoe, but do you know how it came to be? There are 6 ways that people fear they will die on a canoe trip, but are they rational fears? We reveal 6 locations around the world where you can actually paddle […]

Episode 252 ~ December 10, 2020 Podcast Info / Topics Tips for the winter months to keep yourself busy and prepare for the 2021 paddling season Do we need books on backcountry etiquette? 10 spots around the world that you may want to add to your paddling destinations list. Places with interesting paddling opportunities

Episode 251 ~ December 3, 2020 Podcast Info / Topics Four dams on the Klamath River are scheduled to be demolished in the largest  dam removal project in American history Looking for a place to launch your canoe, kayak or stand up paddle board? You need to know about the Go Paddling app The Outdoor […]

Episode 250 ~November 26, 2020 Podcast Info / Topics The International Canoe Federation is working on getting a sport into the 2024 Paris Olympics and also working on the 2021 SUP World Championships in Hungary 300 foot deep Bear Glacier Lake in Alaska has disappeared, and this is not the first time John heads south […]

Episode 249 ~November 19, 2020 Podcast Info / Topics Water pollution is a big problem. What effect do our water filters have on the water we paddle on? The Burt Reynolds Memorial River Run may have a new official drink, if anyone can make it The Peary-MacMillan Arctic Gallery has a new exhibition: Kajak! It […]

Episode 248 ~November 12, 2020 Podcast Info / Topics Derek updates us on his canoe trip on the Moon River near Massasauga Provincial Park on Georgian Bay What is happening at the Canadian Canoe Museum and what is the latest on the new building Some paddling accessories that may (or may not) be on your […]

Episode 247 ~November 5, 2020 Podcast Info / Topics Derek and John talk about their upcoming paddling trips while Sean talks about his first experience with the new hot tent Google reveals a few things and makes Sean question kitesurfing kites and possibly turning your canoe into a rowboat Punt boating has been around since […]

Episode 246 ~ October 29, 2020 Podcast Info / Topics Most people take trekking poles when they are out hiking, but have you ever thought about taking them out on paddling trips? You might want to. John Van Barriger talks about his latest paddling trip down the Current River in the Ozarks.