Paddling The Blue Podcast

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 is a sports podcast hosted by John Chase, with 171 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

John Chase hosts Paddling The Blue Podcast, a sports show with 171 episodes published.

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  Episode #169

  #169 - Developing paddling skills and confidence and listening to yourself with Elaine Shooter Alexander

  Jul 13, 202648 min

  Elaine Alexander, or Shooter as she is known to friends, joins today’s episode of the podcast to speak about her late start in paddling, training and teaching at Share Discovery Village, and the determination that led to a solo circumnavigation of Ireland — 71 days with 51 on the water, stormbound moments, and life-changing encounters. The episode highlights the generosity of coastal communities, the support network that made the expedition possible, Shooter’s fundraising and advocacy work including Summit to Sea for MND, and SHARE’s inclusive outdoor programs. Website: Share Discovery Village Traditional Greenland Games at Share Facebook Summit to Sea for MND

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  Episode #168

  #168 - Kayaking 315 Miles Down Florida’s St. Johns River with Daniel Robison

  Jun 29, 202619 min

  Daniel Robison recounts his lifelong love of paddling and his expedition to paddle all 315 miles of Florida’s St. Johns River. Join us as we talk about changing ecosystems from swamp to brackish estuary, close encounters with wildlife including alligators and manatees, and the challenges of navigating shallow canals and wide lakes. About the St. Johns River St. Johns Riverkeeper To Rivers End by Daniel Robison What is a Nutria?

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  Episode #166

  #166 - Kayaks to Classrooms: Building an Expeditionary Studies Career with the Paddling Professor Steve Maynard

  Jun 1, 202646 minS0

  <p>Steve Maynard joins today's episode of the Paddling the Blue podcast to talk about about his journey from sea kayaking instructor to professor of Expeditionary Studies at SUNY Plattsburgh. We discuss how the program works, capstone expeditions, mentoring, and the credentials and experience that shaped his teaching and coaching.</p> <p>The episode also explores some of the paddling dogma in our sport along with some of Steve's favorite paddling venues from Wales to down‑east Maine.</p> <p>Resources:</p> Personal website Questioning dogma Instagram Steve Maynard CV-SUNY Plattsburgh SUNY Adventure Sports & Expeditionary Studies

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  Episode #165

  #165 - Crossing Nicaragua: 16 Days of Human-Powered Adventure with Caleb McIntyre

  May 18, 20261h 9mS0

  <p>Caleb McIntyre recounts a life-changing 16-day (mostly) human-powered crossing of Nicaragua — mixing kayaking and cycling to move from the Pacific to the Caribbean. He describes logistical challenges (customs, transporting kayaks), dramatic lake crossings, time in remote archipelagos, crocodile filled rivers, and the unique culture and people he met along the Rio San Juan.</p> <p>The episode highlights expedition planning, risk management, and how packable TRAK kayaks made the trip possible, while reflecting on how the journey rekindled Caleb’s love of adventure and shaped his perspective as a paddler and parent.</p> What I found while crossing Nicaragua by k...

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  Episode #164

  #164 - Six Ways Around Ireland: Multi‑Craft Ireland Circumnavigations with Rob Henshall

  May 4, 202648 minS0

  <p>Today's episode of the Paddling the Blue podcast features Rob Henshall, who has circumnavigated Ireland six times in six different craft — from a Nordkapp kayak to a Contessa sailboat, plus a laser dinghy, a windsurfer, and more. Rob shares how he started on the water, the minimalist gear that carried him around the island, and what kept him going through 66 days and countless challenges.</p> <p>Along the way he recalls near‑misses (including a foggy night with a container ship), close encounters with dolphins, Guinness-courage and pub moments, and the lessons learned across multiple expeditions. </p>

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