We Never Quit!

We Never Quit!

Author: Darrell Kirk August 29, 2017 Duration: 1:13:33
Marc, Zach, and Darrell are epic men from the South preaching the word of Mental Toughness in all that they do. “We never quit” Join us at the Columbia Gorge Downwind Challenge in Hood River, Oregon were we met with this extraordinary team who drove over 2000 miles to compete in the downwind and course races. Father and Son, business partners, and good friends—Marc and Zach Rounsaville talk mental toughness that Zach... 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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Jen Fuller: A Lifetime of Studying The Gift of Movement [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:30:58
Jen’s interest in science and psychology of health began after an accident left her father paraplegic. This situation piqued her curiosity about causes and cures for chronic pain and illness. Being an athlete, she was in…
Columbia Gorge Downwind Challenge: And The Men and Women Who Race [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:35:18
An epic stand up paddle racer with no forearms, a Fireman, a beloved young man, a stoked racer from Tahiti, and a trio of stoked men from the South who drove over two thousand miles to race in the Gorge. These are the pe…
Chris Hawkins: Sailor Looking for a Water Sport [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:52
Chris Hawkins piloted a 27 foot sailboat as a kid and went on to crew on a 40 foot Newport in his early twenties. A 6th generation Bitterroot Valley, Montana Native and avid outdoorsman, Chris was still lost at sea until…
William Kaczynski: Hawaiian Native Stoked on Puerto Rican Surf [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:00
Billy Kaczynski is a product of the crucible of life and made it out the other side an epic musician and super stoked guy. Billy talks about growing up in Hawaii, bodyboarding, music, and leaving Hawaii for California at…
Chris Grieve: Found Competition in SUP Racing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:09
Chris Grieve did not like competition, that is until he found stand up paddle racing. We talk about his journey in SUP and what he is doing to be even more competitive.
John Forse–Great White Survivor–Epic Race Promoter. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:42
Special Edition: Lincoln City Open Ocean Race! John Forse is Force of Nature and keeps on going full-on epic, even after being attacked by a Great White Shark! John talks about the Nelscott Reef Big Wave Surfing Champion…
Adam Tischler: Forever Stoked About Life and Stand Up Paddling [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:23
You can spot Adam Tischler from a block away–stoke-posture, stoke-smile, and overall general well being stoke! Join us on the Ballard Elk’s ocean view deck in Seattle for a conversation on life and SUP stoke, and learn a…
Adam Tischler: Forever Stoked About Life and Stand Up Paddling [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:23
You can spot Adam Tischler from a block away–stoke-posture, stoke-smile, and overall general well being stoke! Join us on the Ballard Elk’s ocean view deck in Seattle for a conversation on life and SUP stoke, and learn a…
Dan Gavere: Starboard Team Rider Talks Whitewater SUP [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:03
Dan Gavere has a long history in whitewater and quickly found that SUP was the perfect craft to “Snowboard” down crisp, wet river runs. Dan talks about his journey in whitewater on both kayak and SUP, and also gives us s…
Dr. Udo Wahn: Surfer, Environmentalist, Doctor, Author [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:20
Dr. Udo Wahn developed an interest in the environment in the late 60’s around the time of the horrific Santa Barbara oil spill that spurred the birth of environmental activism in the US. He was lucky to have a High Schoo…