How to Paddle Belgium and the Balearic Islands - with Veronique Musumeci and Chris MacDonald

How to Paddle Belgium and the Balearic Islands - with Veronique Musumeci and Chris MacDonald

Author: Simon Hutchinson August 30, 2021 Duration: 53:55

In this week's value-added-episode, we've got two interviews for you, as we feature Veronique Musumeci talking about Belgium as a stand up paddle destination, and Chris MacDonald who tells us about his epic SUP journey covering the 55 miles of sea between Mallorca and Ibiza, two of the Balearic Islands.

Veronique appears across the media in Belgium talking about SUP, and runs the website SUP and See: https://supandsee.sharetribe.com/

Her website has contributors and locations from across the world, but really worth bookmarking if you're planning a trip to paddle in Europe anytime soon.

Follow SUP and See on Facebook and Instagram: @supandsee

Veronique is an ambassador for Decathlon (ITIWIT)

Chris is sponsored by loco surfing and is coached by Michael Booth at https://www.michael-booth.com.au/booth-training/

Chris's website is at chrismacadventures.com 

You can follow Chris on Instagram @chrismacdonald1998 and contribute to his fundraising at https://www.globalgiving.org/fundraisers/sup50miles/

Chris is an ambassador for @altoperu (Instagram)

This episode is brought to you in association with Starboard.

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Hosted by Simon Hutchinson, SUPfm The International Stand Up Paddle Board Podcast is a deep dive into the world of stand-up paddleboarding that goes far beyond basic tips. This isn't just about gear reviews; it's a global conversation for anyone who feels the pull of the water. Each episode connects you with voices from across the SUP community, unpacking everything from practical technique and fitness to the sheer joy of adventure and the unique challenges of disciplines like surfing and down-winding. The discussions are crafted to be genuinely useful, whether you're figuring out your first stroke or planning a multi-day expedition. You'll find honest talk about the issues paddlers face everywhere, all with the core aim of building confidence and stoke. The real mission here is simple: to give you the knowledge and inspiration to spend more time on your board and to continuously evolve your relationship with paddling. Tune in for a podcast that meets you at your skill level and pushes you toward the next horizon, transforming how you think about every session on the water.
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