Sinopsis
News, events and stories from the world of paddle sports. Whether you are into canoes, kayaks, stand up paddle boards, or rafts, we bring you information from and for the paddling community.
Episodios
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Episode 345: A 3000 year old canoe; Sickness in the Grand Canyon; 5 stages of stuff sack grief
29/09/2022 Duración: 01h16minEpisode 345 ~ September 29, 2022 Podcast Info / Topics Another canoe found in Wisconsin, this time it is 3000 years old There was an outbreak of a Norovirus associated sickness that affected at least 222 rafters and backpackers in the Grand Canyon National Park backcountry in just 3 months We know how hard it […]
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Episode 344: BWCA, Mississippi, and Pacific Ocean paddling record attempts; Lost canoes and dinosaur bones; Patagonia given away
22/09/2022 Duración: 01h07minEpisode 344 ~ September 22, 2022 Podcast Info / Topics It seems to be the year of record breaking attempts. From paddleboarding across the Boundary Waters, to paddling the entire length of the Mississippi, to paddling the Mid-Pacific Ocean, there is lots of excitement for everyone. While one man loses a red canoe, a group […]
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Episode 343: Sean spent 9 days paddling in Temagami
15/09/2022 Duración: 01h25minEpisode 343 ~ September 15, 2022 Podcast Info / Topics Sean and Tracey spent 9 days paddling, exploring, fishing, and relaxing in Temagami and had a great time doing it, however, limits were discovered.
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Episode 342: The Ely Marathon; Right To Roam in B.C.; LNT not happening; 800 year old woman
01/09/2022 Duración: 01h51sEpisode 342 ~ September 1, 2022 Podcast Info / Topics Anyone can run a marathon, but can you do the Ely Marathon? A new information resource may be able to help you enjoy the natural wonders of British Columbia that may be blocked by No Trespassing signs Leave No Trace is not something only paddlers […]
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Episode 341: Burt Reynolds Memorial River Run 2022 Wabakimi Edition with Mike Burns and Derek Specht
25/08/2022 Duración: 106h33minEpisode 341 ~ August 25, 2022 Podcast Info / Topics Mike Burns and Derek talk about their recent trip to Wabakimi Provincial Park, the location of this year’s Burt Reynolds Memorial River Run, and there are a few unexpected details that may get them into trouble at home. What happens in the bush…
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Episode 340: Special Visitors to the Hudson River; Paddle and paint the Missouri River; Smartfin technology
18/08/2022 Duración: 01h12minEpisode 340 ~ August 18, 2022 Podcast Info / Topics Two kayakers crossed paths with some special visitors while paddling the Hudson River Imagine taking a sabbatical so you could paddle and paint the length of the Missouri River Smartfin technology is helping scientists learn a lot about water, waves and possibly more
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Episode 339: Sean’s Manitou Lake trip; Why put your name on your paddle craft; Paddle The Hague / Paddle the Nile
11/08/2022 Duración: 56minEpisode 339 ~ August 11, 2022 Podcast Info / Topics Sean took a canoe trip into Manitou Lake in Algonquin Park There are many reasons why you put your identification on your paddle craft, and not just safety reasons You can paddle the canals of The Hague this summer / fall A couple of paddlers […]
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Episode 338: Kevin Callan talks about his memoir “Another Bend In The River”
04/08/2022 Duración: 01h13minEpisode 338 ~ August 4, 2022 Podcast Info / Topics Kevin Callan joins Sean and Derek to talk about his newly released memoir “Another Bend In The River”
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Episode 337: Wabakimi, Arctic Cowboys & Whales; Summer camp sparks creativity; Kayak Fishing League
28/07/2022 Duración: 01h01minEpisode 337 ~ July 28, 2022 Podcast Info / Topics Derek is heading to Wabakimi, the Arctic Cowboys were in Ottawa, humpback whales are in Plymouth Summer camp can spark creativity and resourcefulness in kids There is a new sports league in the U.S. called the Kayak Fishing League (KFL)
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Episode 336: Yukon River paddle races; New York City canoe and kayak spots; Madeline Island dugout canoe
21/07/2022 Duración: 01h07minEpisode 336 ~ July 21, 2022 Podcast Info / Topics There are two big races on the Yukon River. One is almost a free-for-all, the other a very strictly regulated race Looking for a spot to try paddling in New York City? We list some spots in the 5 Boroughs to check out A couple […]
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Episode 335: Dragonfly Tandem Dragon Boat; Outdoor gear boom ending?; No destination info on social media; Stand Up for Great Lakes
14/07/2022 Duración: 01h03minEpisode 335 ~ July 14, 2022 Podcast Info / Topics Bear Mountain Boats has teamed up with Nova Craft Canoe to produce the Dragonfly Tandem Dragon Boat Is the high demand for outdoor gear starting to come to an end? It seems that people are starting to leave destination info off their social media posts. […]
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Episode 334: Sean teaches solo canoe skills; First backcountry canoe trip without hubby
07/07/2022 Duración: 01h23minEpisode 334 ~ July 7, 2022 Podcast Info / Topics Sean took his daughter to the local river to teach her some solo canoe paddling skills and it turned into more than just a paddle After accompanying the hubby on canoe camping trips for the past few years, someone went on her first backcountry canoe […]
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Episode 333: Sean and Derek celebrate National Canoe Day by paddling in all 5 Great Lakes in one day
30/06/2022 Duración: 01h20minEpisode 333 ~ June 30, 2022 Podcast Info / Topics Sean and Derek put the canoe on the roof of the truck and drove to Lakes Ontario, Erie, Huron, Michigan and Superior in one day, stopping at each to put the canoe in the water and go for a paddle. What started as one of […]
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Episode 332: Three Outdoor Retailer Show standouts; The Whisky War is over; Sean, Derek, and National Canoe Day
23/06/2022 Duración: 01h16minEpisode 332 ~ June 23, 2022 Podcast Info / Topics The Outdoor Retailer Show was held in Denver and there are three items that people should know about The Whisky War between Canada and Denmark is over. It was the friendliest war in history. National Canoe Day is upon us and Sean & Derek share […]
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Episode 331: 3 friends 3 years to Hudson Bay; 3 friends SUP across Lake Ontario; Whoof on the Wharf
16/06/2022 Duración: 01h01minEpisode 331 ~ June 16, 2022 Podcast Info / Topics 3 college friends are taking 3 years to paddle up to Hudson Bay, but there is something unusual about this group 3 friends are going to standup paddleboard across Lake Ontario as part of their bid to cross all the Great Lakes for a good […]
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Episode 330: Solo to Hawaii ~ Take 2; Remembering the Chestnut canoe; Writing music while paddling across the United States
09/06/2022 Duración: 01h05minEpisode 330 ~ June 9, 2022 Podcast Info / Topics Cyril Derreumaux attempted to paddle solo from California to Hawaii in 2021 but was stopped by extreme weather 6 days in. Did he learn anything that will help him on his second attempt? The Chestnut Canoe Co. made cedar canvas canoes starting in 1904. Are […]
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Episode 329: West Hansen, the Arctic Cowboys and an expedition through the Northwest Passage
02/06/2022 Duración: 103h47minEpisode 329 ~ June 2, 2022 Podcast Info / Topics West Hansen and the Arctic Cowboys are about to embark on an expedition to traverse the Northwest Passage by kayak in one season. West joins us to talk about the preparations, logistics, concerns and goals of such an undertaking.
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Episode 328: Paddling 13000km / 8075 miles; Should wearing a PFD be a law; Tick infestations
26/05/2022 Duración: 01h21minEpisode 328 ~ May 26, 2022 Podcast Info / Topics An Australian man decided to start paddling a local river and 13,000 kms later… There is a debate brewing that would make wearing a PFD in a boat a law. Not just have one available, but actually be wearing it. It is the season for […]
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Episode 327: Staycation or vacation; Riverman An American Odyssey; Great Danish Paddle; Eco-Odyssee
19/05/2022 Duración: 01h06minEpisode 327 ~ May 19, 2022 Podcast Info / Topics Costs are rising, so is it cheaper to have a staycation close to home or take a vacation somewhere tropical? Sean is listening to a new audio book called Riverman An American Odyssey and it is fascinating The Great Danish Paddle is one man’s adventure […]
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Episode 326: First paddle of the season; Kokatat Odyssey drysuit test; A drought is affecting paddlesports
12/05/2022 Duración: 01h01minEpisode 326 ~ May 12, 2022 Podcast Info / Topics Derek and Sean headed to a local river for their first paddle of the season Sean took his new Kokatat Odyssey drysuit out for a test paddle and jumped into Lake Ontario in near freezing water A Mega-drought is causing some havoc with paddlesports along […]