Rise and Glide

Red Paddle Co is 15 this year, we sat down with Founder John, a former competitive windsurfer who revolutionized the water sports industry. We chat with John to find out more about his transformation from an avid windsurfer, travelling around the world competing in wave sailing, to the visionary mind behind the world's leading inflatable stand up paddle board brand. We talk about his competitive wave sailing career, SUP racing, the challenges that fueled his success, and how the idea for Red Paddle Co came to life. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast for more inspiring stories like John’s and leave us a review to let us know what you think! IG: @redpaddleco web: Red Paddle Co

We sit down with Sarah Perkins, a wildlife biologist at Cardiff University with a passion for stand up paddle boarding. Sarah is a keen SUP racer, SUP surfer and windsurfer and tells us how she combines her love for the water with her scientific research. One of the coolest aspects of Sarah's work is how she utilizes her stand up paddle board as her floating laboratory during her research expeditions. She explains how paddling allows her to access remote areas and observe wildlife up close. It doesn’t end there! Sarah also tells us about her competitive streak. She recently took home some medals at the ICF World Championships and in the National SUP Surfing Competition. Hear about the thrills of competing on an international stage and her plans for the future. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast for more inspiring stories like Sarah's and leave us a review to let us know what you think! IG: @sarahperkinsperky web: Researcher Profile & Publications

With a wealth of knowledge Anthony is a master of inspiring paddlers and athletes and shares with us his experiences as a lifeguard and what led him to becoming a SUP athlete and now coach for Performance Paddling. We talk about Buffalo’s Big Board Surfing Contest, the early days of stand up paddle boarding in California, why Anthony is so inspired by the paddlers he coaches, and how he’s pushing SUP to the Olympic Games. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast for more inspiring stories like Anthony’s and leave us a review to let us know what you think! IG: @performancepaddling FB: @performancepaddling web: www.performancepaddling.com

We join Mathieu Astier, the man behind TotalSUP, to chat about what made him transition from track & field and a career in acting and media, to sharing paddling stories with the world. Mathieu is a man of many talents and tells us how he developed the #1 international stand up paddle news website, mastered event commentary and balances everything whilst travelling and paddling. We discuss recent SUP events, getting told off at the world championships, wing foiling, SUP foiling and the different chapters in SUP history. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast for more inspiring stories like Mathieu’s and leave us a review to let us know what you think! IG: @totalsup / @totalwing FB: @totalsupofficial web: www.totalsup.com

Welcome to Rise and Glide a new podcast for paddlers and ocean lovers all over the world!