Rise and Glide

Have you ever thought about what happens to a paddle board once it's reached the end of its life? In this episode Holly & Maddi sit down with Pip Andrews, Eco Partnerships Manager for Starboard SUP. Pip shared her passion for sustainability and we discuss the importance of protecting the environment. Pip has heaps of environmental knowledge and gave us some ideas to keep the waters clean as stand up paddle boarders. We chatted about water recreation and other sports including sailing, how more environmental awareness is needed to maintain biodiversity of our oceans, harmful practices, and the lifecycle of paddle boards. Real change is possible and we all have a responsibility. Let’s make this planet a nicer place to live (and paddle).

Bruce Kirkby, a Canadian explorer and adventurer, joins the Rise and Guide podcast to kick off season two. He shares his passion for life and what it means to get outside of your comfort zone. Bruce started guiding all kinds of expeditions over 30 years ago. In more recent years, his journey into the paddling world began with kayaking and stand up paddle boarding. We asked him what he loves about his time outdoors and what makes his trips so special. Paddling allows for exploration and a deeper connection with nature, making it a vehicle for adventure. We chat about what goes into designing a board for SUP expeditions, paddling through rainforests and the links between cross country skiing and stand up paddle. Bruce shares some of his most memorable paddling locations and also tells us his plans for the rest of 2024, including foiling and other new adventures. If you’re interested in long trips or multi-day expeditions on your stand up paddle board, Bruce shares his best tips and tricks including what to pack, how to store things safely on your board, the importance of the right gear and how to choose between a stand up paddle board and a kayak for long expeditions. IG @brucekirkby web brucekirkby.com Tap to download the Paddle Logger App today!

We're kicking off Season 2 of Rise and Glide. Maddi Leblanc and Holly Pye catch up on everything that's happened since the end of Season 1. They discuss their highlights, challenges, and lessons learned from various competitions. Maddi shares her decision to switch sponsors, and Holly talks about her plans for the upcoming season, including races in Europe and the UK. They also talk about their current training routines and winter travel. We've got a preview of our diverse guest lineup for Season 2. Hit the Follow button to stay tuned and listen in to some awesome paddlers over the next ten weeks. We're really excited for this one. IG: @paddlelogger web www.paddlelogger.com Tap to download the Paddle Logger App today!

Maddi Leblanc and Holly Pye reflect on their favourite moments from the past ten episodes of Rise & Glide. From epic rowing adventures to SUP racing, waves, science and everything in between, Season 1 has been a great mix of adventure and inspiration. Listen to Maddi and Holly's insights and the impact that each guest has had on them. As Season 1 comes to a close, we want to hear about your favourite moments from guests we have spoken to. Send us a message on Instagram @maddi3leblanc or @hollypye to let us know whether you want a Season 2 with new paddlers, new stories and new cool adventures. Get your Rise & Glide t-shirts here: https://paddlelogger.teemill.com/ Download Paddle Logger on the App Store today!!

Bella has rowed across not one, but two oceans whilst breaking multiple world records without any previous rowing or endurance sport experience. She tells us all about the stories from her time at sea and the challenges she faced during and after her trips. We talk about team work, pressure sores, sleep deprivation, scary weather and why the impossible is actually possible. Listen in to this episode to hear about the lessons Bella has learned from taking on these huge challenges and how these skills and mindset can help us in everyday life. web: Bella Collins web: Ocean Sheroes

Holly sits down with Emily Evans, an experienced SUP, canoe and white water rafting paddler. In this episode, find out all about competitive white water rafting, Emily’s favourite events and how it led to SUP racing and surfing for her.We also learn as Emily explains the importance of routines and visualisation in training and racing, and how she applies that in her own paddling as well as her coaching. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast for more inspiring stories like Emily's and leave us a review to let us know what you think! IG: @live_life_adventuringIG: @sup_tec_wales Web: https://www.suptec.co.uk/

In our first minisode Holly and Maddi share their training experiences, some thoughts on new equipment and plans for international competitions later this year. Including an ask for our listeners to get involved with Rise and Glide later this year! IG: @hollypye IG: @maddi3leblanc

Michael Booth (aka Boothy) is a multiple times SUP world champion from Western Australia. In this episode, we discuss mental strategies for racing and how to get the most out of your training. Find out what went into his recent Shaw & Partners Molokai to Oahu downwind channel crossing and the secrets to mastering your potential. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast for more inspiring stories like Michael’s and leave us a review to let us know what you think! IG: @_michaelbooth / @boothtraining web: Michael Booth / Booth Training

Adya Misra discovered paddling whilst living in Sweden, ten years ago. In this episode, we talk about playing calendar tetris to balance stand up paddle boarding, canoeing and sea kayaking (alongside working full time and volunteering as a coach) and why those sports give us so much happiness. Adya tells us why she started coaching paddle sports and how People of Colour Paddle was born as a mentoring scheme for people from ethnic minority backgrounds. Adya is creating opportunities whilst breaking down barriers to encourage people to get out on the water as much as they can. We discuss the unexpected challenges she’s faced along the way, the ripple effect on the paddlers who are being coached, why representation matters and how we can all help to share the message. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast for more inspiring stories like Adya’s and leave us a review to let us know what you think! IG: @peopleofcolourpaddle Facebook: People of Colour Paddle

Join us to listen to Caroline’s story of paddling and racing for Team Canada. Born deaf, Caroline doesn’t know what it’s like to hear other paddlers to her left and right, safety boats coming up behind her and crowds cheering from the sidelines. She explains what it’s like to paddle whilst wearing cochlear implants and we dive into how she started paddling, the intense training that goes into racing sprint canoe and kayak and why she now loves stand up paddle boarding. Caroline often paddles with her cochlear implants but there are occasions when that’s just not possible and instead she’s paddling, surfing or racing in complete silence. Plus find out how her training has differed moving between sports and understanding what life is like with hearing dog Gracie! Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast for more inspiring stories like Caroline’s and leave us a review to let us know what you think! IG: @1sweet._.caroline web: carolinecook.ca For those who are interested in wearing cochlear implants in or on the water, the accessories Caroline mentions include: Aqua Plus accessory for cochlear implants Cochlear safety cord