Fast Track to SUP

Fast Track to SUP

Author: Darrell Kirk January 30, 2017 Duration: 38:43
Holly Rasmussen and Debra O’Conner found Stand Up Paddle Boarding and took the fast track to learn as much as possible though formal instruction and to meet the community behind it. Soon they were surfing “Tugboat Wakes” and negotiating the swirling waters of “Deception Pass” Both respected the safety taught to them in the Seattle SUP community and Holly even had the chance to use this vital information in a rescue she... Read More

Darrell Kirk hosts Stand Up Paddle the World, a podcast that goes far beyond just technique and gear. While those practical topics are covered, the heart of each conversation lies in the stories and insights from the diverse community that gives this sport its soul. You'll hear from seasoned athletes, dedicated coaches, innovative board shapers, and everyday enthusiasts who find something profound on the water. Episodes explore the unique intersection of physical challenge and mental serenity that paddle boarding provides, touching on aspects of fitness, health, and the nutrition that fuels these adventures. This isn't a series of interviews about a hobby; it's about a lifestyle centered on connection-to nature, to personal limits, and to a global tribe of people who think best with a paddle in hand. Tune in for authentic, meandering talks that capture the sound of water against a board and the shared passion that drives people to explore coastlines, rivers, and lakes. This podcast serves as an audio companion for your own journeys, whether you're a beginner or have logged thousands of miles, offering inspiration for your next outing and a deeper appreciation for the world seen from standing up.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 89

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DJ from Singapore [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:36
DJ From Singapore descended upon the Columbia River Gorge where he met several members of the Ballard Elk’s Paddle Club from Seattle and followed them back to Seattle for the weekly Monday night SUP races on the Salish S…
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We were welcomed to the base of Mt. Kilimanjaro by the sounds and sights of Colobus monkeys as we hobbled up a rocky path, shrouded in a dense forest of ferns, exotic flowers, and trees hundreds of years old. A purple fl…
Bruce Barry–The Four Pillars of Health LIVE! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:40:14
Bruce Barry, Live at the Ballard Elk’s Club in Seattle! This is the definitive guide to health that will propel you into the extraordinary health, lifestyle, and fitness of one our best athletes in the SUP racing communi…
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The best part of my stand up paddle journeys is meeting people on and along the water. Tonight I had the pleasure of meeting Bo and Lillyan who were enjoying a moment along the Willamette River.
Skyler Palmer–Fireman, Race Director, and Prepared for Anything. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:51
Skyler Palmer is an accomplished sailor, technical rescue fireman with Tacoma Fire Department, and race director for the Ballard Elks Paddle Club in Seattle. Skyler talks about safety on the water, and life in general, a…
Brown Fihaki–Nice Guys Finish First [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:38
Brown was born in American Samoa, and is very proud of his Polynesian roots. “The sense of pride and humility overwhelms me every time my paddle enters the water. I’m always in awe with the thought of my ancestors explor…
Tenar Hall — A Collector of Safety [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:16
Tenar Hall is a collector of safety–what she knows, and practices on the water has been picked up over the years, and implemented on each trip on the open water. When Tenar was separated from her Surf Ski off the cost of…
Jeremiah Bonsmith [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:54
Jeremiah Bonsmith is a true brother and friend of the +206, and one of the original racers from the club’s beginning almost a decade ago. Jeremiah has been there for many over the years, and reciprocated through his own…