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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Amy Waeschle: Author and Surfer: “Going Over the Falls” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:45
Amy Waeschle is an epic Mom, Surfer, and the Author of “Going Over the Falls” Amy talks about her Family, Surfing, and the writing of her novel. She also shares her writing process and offers tips to others who would lik…
Karl Kruger–Race to Alaska–750 Miles by Stand Up Paddle Board [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:46
Karl Kruger is the first person ever to complete the grueling “Race to Alaska” from Port Townsend Washington, to Ketchikan Alaska–by Stand Up Paddle Board! Meet the incredible athlete and gentleman behind this epic feat…
Terence Quong: Epic Nine Channel Hawaiian Island Crossing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:27
Terence Quong is a beloved athlete and friend in the Sand Point Outrigger Club in Seattle and the one everyone wants to pass. Endurance is one of “Q’s” strongest suits and helped him in an epic nine channel Hawaiian Isla…
Wade Lawson: Big Wave Sup Surfer, Helicopter Pilot, Epic Life. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:30:40
Wade Lawson lives an epic life as a Big Wave Surfer, Helicopter Pilot, and a man of curiosity and action. Wade tells of his rags to riches story growing up the son of an Arkansas chicken farmer and the dreams he had of b…
Randall Barna–Epic Pedorthist and Sup Pioneer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:53:38
Randall Barna is an epic Pedorthist and SUP and Surfing pioneer who knows a lot about feet and sports performance. During the 1992 NBA Championships, 80% of the starting lineup for the Portland Trailblazers wore Barna’s…
Tanvi Jagadish: India’s First Woman Stand Up Paddle Board Racer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:44
Tanvi Jagadish is India’s first Stand Up Paddle Racer and a darling of her country as a pioneer of female surfing and SUP racing. She was always told that girls don’t surf, but with the help of family and her local “Surf…
John Schalka: Epic Stand Up Paddle Racing At Any Age [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:32:17
John Schalka is a very fast stand up paddle board racer and shows us what is possible in this life at any age. At the start of John’s SUP racing career, he weighed over three hundred pounds and suffered a pulmonary embol…
Matt and Grant Hassenrik: Epic Father and Son Stand Up Paddle Team [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:44
Matt and Grant Hassenrik are an epic father-son duo both on and off the water in the sport of Stand Up Paddle Boarding and stoked to share their story of how it all began. Thirteen-year-old Grant loves his dad, and exten…
Sarah Sandstrom: Carolina Cup and Race Preparation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:05
Sarah Sandstrom is an epic lady on and off the water and a seasoned SUP racer. She’s back from the Carolina Cup and stoked to tell about her race and what it takes to prepare for a SUP event far from home. Sarah is a Fis…