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Is This the Future of Race Events? - The English Riviera Championships - with Brendon Prince and Sarah Thornely19 Aug 202400:39:00

In this episode we discuss an innovative new direction for race events ahead of the first ever English Riviera Championships (SUPER Champs) in Torbay, UK, kicking off September 27th, 28th and 29th.

You can watch this episode on YouTube HERE

Building on the huge recreational growth of the sport, this event is designed as an opportunity to introduce first time and new paddlers to racing while also showcasing the top level distance and technical events and athletes.

The event reintroduces the much loved (and missed) one design racing, features SUP sprints in the stunning and sheltered harbour, as well as a platform for the exciting and entertaining SUP Polo.

The SUPER Championships also serve as a 'SUP Expo' with all leading SUP and accessory brands present, with experts and advice on hand whatever your level or need.

**And if you're coming from Scotland or Northern Ireland, you can enter for free**

With Brendon Prince and Sarah Thornely, we discuss this exciting opportunity for converting leisure paddlers towards different flavours of the sport, with the intention to build their current casual pastime into a lifelong commitment rather than a just post-covid fashion.

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Coffee And Coast

Our sponsor for this episode is Coffee And Coast. The Dorset based coffee company has a range of delicious roasts available for individual order or on subscription so you never run out of a quality brew. Why not buy a subscription as the gift which keeps on giving!

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Paddle UK and ICF World Cup 2026

Book now to take part in 2026's most exciting racing event as the ICF World Cup hits the beautiful waters of Torbay between June 24th and 28th, combining with the PaddleUK Super Festival Book before the end of...

Inclusive Paddleboarding and Transforming Lives - With Will Behenna12 Aug 202400:49:56

In this episode, we sit down with Will Behenna, a passionate advocate for innovation for inclusive paddleboarding.

Will shares his journey into the sport and how he’s making waves by ensuring that paddleboarding is accessible to everyone, regardless of their abilities.

We dive into his innovative approaches, including specialized equipment and outreach, which are breaking down barriers in the paddleboarding world.

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Will's Website Inclusive Paddleboarding

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Come and see Will at the English Riviera Championships (Super Championships)

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Build the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the water

Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition (£37) £10

It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/

See you on the water!

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Paddle UK and ICF World Cup 2026

Book now to take part in 2026's most exciting racing event as the ICF World Cup hits the beautiful waters of Torbay between June 24th and 28th, combining with the PaddleUK Super Festival Book before the end of December 2025 for discounted entry

Paddle UK 2026 World Cup

Show Sponsor Palm Equipment

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Show Sponsor Oscar Propulsion

Oscar Propulsion's innovative SUP paddle slits, dramatically enhances paddling efficiency and reduces stress through the body. Paddle Brands can license this game-changing tech now! Join the revolution and elevate your paddling with Oscar Propulsion Sport

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Coffee And Coast

Our sponsor for this episode is Coffee And Coast. The Dorset based coffee company has a range of delicious roasts available for individual order or on subscription so you never run out of a quality brew. Why not buy a subscription as the gift which keeps on giving!

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The Yukon 1000 Adventure - With Craig, Kim, Martin and Skip21 Aug 202301:39:08

This season's extended final episode brings the teams together for a full download of their successful completion of the world's longest ultra paddle race.

Experience their journey through the untamed waters of the Yukon River as I sit down with Craig and Skip from Team Shac, and Martin and Kim from the Renegade Moose Chasers.

In this conversation, they share their unfiltered experiences, revealing the challenges they faced during their epic adventure .

They talk about managing exhaustion and sleep deprivation, encounters with the wild inhabitants of the Yukon, their kit and organisation and some bizarre experiences they had amidst the rugged terrain.

They also answer listener questions about the journey. This episode is a voyage into the heart of adventure, resilience, and the beauty of the Yukon wilderness.

** Due to some technical issues we were unable to include any audio from the Moose chasers after the first hour of the episode**

Find out here about entering the Yukon 1000 race in 2024

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Build the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the water

Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition (£37)

It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/

See you on the water!

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Coffee And Coast

Our sponsor for this episode is Coffee And Coast. The Dorset based coffee company has a range of delicious roasts available for individual order or on subscription so you never run out of a quality brew. Why not buy a subscription as the gift which keeps on giving!

Visit the Coffee And Coast Website

Paddle UK and ICF World Cup 2026

Book now to take part in 2026's most exciting racing event as the ICF World Cup hits the beautiful waters of Torbay between June 24th and 28th, combining with the PaddleUK Super Festival Book before the end of December 2025 for discounted entry

Paddle UK 2026 World Cup

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21. SUPFM The Reunion Episode17 Apr 202000:39:17

NOTE: We mention the 11 Cities SUP Tour which is actually 220km - more info here: https://www.sup11citytour.com/ Our podcast was with Ike Franz https://www.supfm.show/episode/11-cities-sup-tour-in-the-netherlands-ike-franz

It's fantastic to see the growth of the sport since we last recorded back in 2015. Simon has moved on and lets us know about what's going on in his life regarding stand up paddle. Nick updates us on what happened to Algarve SUP (his stand up paddle touring company down in Portugal), the Guadiana Challenge (the yearly 32km paddle along the Spanish / Portuguese border).

Getting this podcast back online has certainly inspired Nick to get back out and plan a few more expeditions. He talks about two of his previous trips.

Stick around for a new episode each week. Next week Nick interviews Bertrand van der Berg who, along with his team, were the first people to stand up paddle the Zambezi rapids that boil over massive ledges in the Batoka River Gorge just below Zimbabwe's famed Victoria Falls. Exciting trip!

As we mention on the podcast, we would love it if you could support the podcast by heading over to www.patreon.com/supfm

Huge thanks!

Nick and Simon

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Paddle UK and ICF World Cup 2026

Book now to take part in 2026's most exciting racing event as the ICF World Cup hits the beautiful waters of Torbay between June 24th and 28th, combining with the PaddleUK Super Festival Book before the end of December 2025 for discounted entry

Paddle UK 2026 World Cup

Coffee And Coast

Our sponsor for this episode is Coffee And Coast. The Dorset based coffee company has a range of delicious roasts available for individual order or on subscription so you never run out of a quality brew. Why not buy a subscription as the gift which keeps on giving!

Visit the Coffee And Coast Website

SUP Surfing With Tez Plavenieks12 Apr 202000:44:15
Tez Plavenieks

Tez is founding editor of Stand Up Paddle Mag UKWindsurfing UK Mag, editor of Sitons.com and contributes to numerous magazines. His expertise and knowledge across all action sports is extensive. He is one of the original stand up paddlers from the UK and continues to paddle, windsurf, surf to a high level and is one of the early adopters of windsurf hydro foiling (windfoiling). As part of his ongoing work for all magazines Tez tests and reviews watersports equipment . It's always good to have him on and this week we chat about SUP Surfing in particular: https://tezplavenieks.com/

Recorded in 2015

Originally recorded back in 2015 we are now releasing this for the first time as part of the resurgence of our SUPfm Podcast. We hope you enjoy it and if you do, we'd like to invite you to become a part of our Patreon Club where you can support us.

Check it out: https://www.patreon.com/supfm

Huge thanks!

Nick and Simon

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Paddle UK and ICF World Cup 2026

Book now to take part in 2026's most exciting racing event as the ICF World Cup hits the beautiful waters of Torbay between June 24th and 28th, combining with the PaddleUK Super Festival Book before the end of December 2025 for discounted entry

Paddle UK 2026 World Cup

Coffee And Coast

Our sponsor for this episode is Coffee And Coast. The Dorset based coffee company has a range of delicious roasts available for individual order or on subscription so you never run out of a quality brew. Why not buy a subscription as the gift which keeps on giving!

Visit the Coffee And Coast Website

11 Cities SUP Tour in the Netherlands Ike Frans11 Apr 202000:34:05

There are two ways you can complete this 220km Stand Up Paddle Marathon: over five days or in one great big continuous paddle. Our man Ike, decided to do it in one big gulp. Here is his story.

Originally recorded back in 2015 we are now releasing this for the first time as part of the resurgence of our SUPfm Podcast. We hope you enjoy it and if you do, we'd like to invite you to become a part of our Patreon Club where you can support us.

Huge thanks!

Nick and Simon

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Coffee And Coast

Our sponsor for this episode is Coffee And Coast. The Dorset based coffee company has a range of delicious roasts available for individual order or on subscription so you never run out of a quality brew. Why not buy a subscription as the gift which keeps on giving!

Visit the Coffee And Coast Website

Paddle UK and ICF World Cup 2026

Book now to take part in 2026's most exciting racing event as the ICF World Cup hits the beautiful waters of Torbay between June 24th and 28th, combining with the PaddleUK Super Festival Book before the end of December 2025 for discounted entry

Paddle UK 2026 World Cup

Dave Cornthwaite paddle boarding the Mississippi River10 Apr 202000:34:15

In a new and unreleased episode that was recorded way back in 2015, Nick chats to Dave Cornthwaite about his Guinness World Record breaking stand up paddle trip down the Mississippi River in the United States of America.

It's a fascinating journey down the river that Dave relates. He chats about how it feels to do something that no one else has ever done.

Great Books

We also talked about some books:


Show notes
  • Observations on his adventurous life
  • Yestival (the YES Festival)
  • 25 non motorized 1000 mile trips.
  • Abraham Path in the Middle East
  • Mississippi River trip
  • Dave's Martinique sup trip
  • We talk about Origin paddle boards
  • Alastair Humphries and Dave on a paddle adventure in the UK.

Dave Cornthwaite links

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Coffee And Coast

Our sponsor for this episode is Coffee And Coast. The Dorset based coffee company has a range of delicious roasts available for individual order or on subscription so you never run out of a quality brew. Why not buy a subscription as the gift which keeps on giving!

Visit the Coffee And Coast Website

Paddle UK and ICF World Cup 2026

Book now to take part in 2026's most exciting racing event as the ICF World Cup hits the beautiful waters of Torbay between June 24th and 28th, combining with the PaddleUK Super Festival Book before the end of December 2025 for discounted entry

Paddle UK 2026 World Cup

Season One Review – Stand Up Paddle FM24 Jul 201500:34:15

This week Nick and Simon review season one in advance of the September return of SUPfm series two.

This episode is sponsored by the National Watersports Festival 2015. Every year the UK resort of Hayling Island is given over to a weekend of SUP, windsurf and kite surfing. It’s a time for racing, fun events and partying by the sea. This year SUP takes it’s place squarely and firmly alongside it’s older sporting cousins, with a number of new events and all the top brands displaying their 2016 range for three days of serious stand up paddle action.

Nick and Simon review the episodes and guests who appeared in the first season of SUPfm.

  • We start the review with Dave from Roatan Watersports in Honduras who discussed hammock technique.
  • Tati Coco SUP is an explorer and teacher with a SUP enthusiasm which is hugely infectious.
  • Susanne Lier is a European racer, coach, SUP entrepreneur and tells it how it is.
  • Chase Kosterlitz talks about life in the train and the reality of being a top SUP athlete
  • Anthony Heukmes spills the beans about SUP Trotters the stand up paddle equivalent of map my run
  • Tez Plavenieks talks about stand up paddle board selection
  • Charlie Howden for Expedition of the year here. This interview episode was the inspirational highlight of our first season.

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Coffee And Coast

Our sponsor for this episode is Coffee And Coast. The Dorset based coffee company has a range of delicious roasts available for individual order or on subscription so you never run out of a quality brew. Why not buy a subscription as the gift which keeps on giving!

Visit the Coffee And Coast Website

Paddle UK and ICF World Cup 2026

Book now to take part in 2026's most exciting racing event as the ICF World Cup hits the beautiful waters of Torbay between June 24th and 28th, combining with the PaddleUK Super Festival Book before the end of December 2025 for discounted entry

Paddle UK 2026 World Cup

Get fit with Jodelle Fitzwater17 Jul 201500:42:37

This week Nick chats with real-life mermaid Jodelle who is based in the mid west, USA. Addicted to water since a young age, Jodelle had an instant connection to stand up paddling from the second that she first stepped onto a board.

Jodelle was a personal trainer and into nutrition and exercise as a way to optimise health and quickly recognised stand up paddle as the perfect vehicle to provide ”vitamin P” for people’s lives.

Jodelle is sponsored by BIC after being talent spotted by the company and is known for developing the Stand Up Paddle TV video series on Youtube. In this interview Jodelle chats about:

  • “vitamin P”
  • adventure paddle,
  • Paddlefit,
  • yoga,
  • the SUP industry
  • and for good measure gives us some bonus recipes for some great snacks to take on a SUP trip

Jodelle’s Energy Balls
  • Macadamia, almond or coconut butter
  • Half cup of oats
  • Scoop of whey protein powder
  • cacao nibs or raisins

Melt the butter & mix with the oats. Mix in the protein powder and finish off with cacao nibs or raisins. Mix thoroughly and mould into balls and keep in a baggie to pop in your mouth when you need an energy boost.

Jodelle’s Recovery Drink

You don’t have to buy a specialist sports drink, instead make your own. Take a bottle of water, add a teaspoon of baking soda, two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar and sweeten with stevia or honey.

Check out Jodelle’s planking video with BicSUP

Check out her website: here

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Paddle UK and ICF World Cup 2026

Book now to take part in 2026's most exciting racing event as the ICF World Cup hits the beautiful waters of Torbay between June 24th and 28th, combining with the PaddleUK Super Festival Book before the end of December 2025 for discounted entry

Paddle UK 2026 World Cup

Coffee And Coast

Our sponsor for this episode is Coffee And Coast. The Dorset based coffee company has a range of delicious roasts available for individual order or on subscription so you never run out of a quality brew. Why not buy a subscription as the gift which keeps on giving!

Visit the Coffee And Coast Website

Kai Lenny, Stand Up Paddle SUPer Hero10 Jul 201500:32:18

This week Nick chats with three time World Champion stand up paddler Kai Lenny. Kai is a down to earth guy despite growing up at the centre of the surfing world at his home in Hawaii. All the greats, Laird Hamilton, Dave Kalama and Robby Naish would stop by his house on a Friday for a barbecue with his dad. One day (when he was 16 years old) they invited him to foil surf at Jaws.

He’s paddled Molokai seven times, won three stand up paddle world titles, surfed Jaws when it’s huge. He is right up there with the best, at whatever water sport he is taking part in. Kai talks about his training, his mentors and the attention given to his confrontation with Connor Baxter at the BOP 2014

The wonderful thing about talking with Kai Lenny is that he is clearly grateful for what he has achieved and is proud to share the love of his sport with whoever he meets. It’s also great to see him taking time out to meet and inspire the local kids wherever he paddles.

Kai Lenny has created the Positively Kai Foundation which promotes ocean safety and youth development education. It’s a great commitment to the community with an objective to set up training clinics to introduce kids to water sports wherever they are.

The chat ended early due to some Skype problems, but we hope you’ll enjoy listening to one of the sport’s top talents, because we really enjoyed talking to him.

We talked briefly about his time surfing Jaws. This video takes you with him as he glides down the face of one of the world’s most powerful forces.

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Paddle UK and ICF World Cup 2026

Book now to take part in 2026's most exciting racing event as the ICF World Cup hits the beautiful waters of Torbay between June 24th and 28th, combining with the PaddleUK Super Festival Book before the end of December 2025 for discounted entry

Paddle UK 2026 World Cup

Coffee And Coast

Our sponsor for this episode is Coffee And Coast. The Dorset based coffee company has a range of delicious roasts available for individual order or on subscription so you never run out of a quality brew. Why not buy a subscription as the gift which keeps on giving!

Visit the Coffee And Coast Website

Standup Journal with Adam Champagne03 Jul 201500:31:45

We hope you enjoy this week’s episode when Nick and Simon get to chat with Adam Champagne. He works for the world’s biggest and most successful stand up paddle website and magazine, Standup Journal.

Based in New Jersey but with a core team across the USA and contributors across the world, Standup Journal is ranked the world’s top stand up paddleboard site according to Alexa.com. Adam Champagne the organisation’s Marketing Director, talks about stand up, the history and growth of the magazine and the site. He also talks about his hopes and expectations for the continued future of the sport.

Standup Journal was created by Joyce and Clay Feeter, Glenn Dubock and Steve West. Here is a brief history from the website’s about page: “Clay Feeter left Wind Surf in 1985 to start his own magazine, California Boardsailor. This became Wind Tracks Journal, the most spirited, soulful North American windsurfing publication. He sold Wind Tracks to American Windsurfer in 2000.

Now he is back with Standup Journal, a new era, photo-heavy action and lifestyle sup magazine that also embraces our glorious heritage, pioneering and exploration days.”

Listen to Adam from the Standup Journal

www.standupjournal.com * About the Stand Up Journal Standup Journal 

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Paddle UK and ICF World Cup 2026

Book now to take part in 2026's most exciting racing event as the ICF World Cup hits the beautiful waters of Torbay between June 24th and 28th, combining with the PaddleUK Super Festival Book before the end of December 2025 for discounted entry

Paddle UK 2026 World Cup

Coffee And Coast

Our sponsor for this episode is Coffee And Coast. The Dorset based coffee company has a range of delicious roasts available for individual order or on subscription so you never run out of a quality brew. Why not buy a subscription as the gift which keeps on giving!

Visit the Coffee And Coast Website

Sarah Tiefenthaler On Stand Up Paddle Yoga and Forest Survival26 Jun 201500:19:51

Sarah Tiefenthaler and how she grew into SUP yoga.

Sarah reveals how she dropped her fashion career for a life of yoga. Simultaneously as she was falling for yoga, she also fell in love with stand up paddle boarding and Sarah blended the two into Yogaqua.

Based in LA she also teaches Yoga across Europe and North America and is working to expand the brand around the world. She talks about what led her to a career on the water and her expanding media profile, including her appearance on National Geographic’s Remote Survival show.

Sarah Tiefenthaler on SUPfm

Sarah Tiefenthaler resources
  • Sarah’s company www.yogaqua.com
  • Sarah on National Geographic’s Remote Survival Clips
  • Wanderlust Yoga Festival http://wanderlust.com/events/about-wanderlust-festivals/
  • Sarah teams up with Lulu lemon for regular ocean cleanups
  • One of Sarah’s SUPConnect How to videos: Sarah Tiefenthaler 

Mentioned in this episode:

Coffee And Coast

Our sponsor for this episode is Coffee And Coast. The Dorset based coffee company has a range of delicious roasts available for individual order or on subscription so you never run out of a quality brew. Why not buy a subscription as the gift which keeps on giving!

Visit the Coffee And Coast Website

Paddle UK and ICF World Cup 2026

Book now to take part in 2026's most exciting racing event as the ICF World Cup hits the beautiful waters of Torbay between June 24th and 28th, combining with the PaddleUK Super Festival Book before the end of December 2025 for discounted entry

Paddle UK 2026 World Cup

Taking A Stand Up Paddle Board Across The World With Franz Orsi19 Jun 201500:48:26

Franz Orsi and Bart de Zwart on their round the world SUP trip

Franz Orsi SUPs around the world

This week Nick chats with waterman Franz Orsi who was on the second part of a five stage world stand up paddle board trip with Bart De Zwart, when they were caught up in the Nepal earthquake. Franz is an Italian film maker and photographer living between Italy and Portugal who has travelled extensively to capture stand up paddle in all its forms. Recently he teamed up with Bart de Zwart for the third time, for a cross the world trip to a number of less conventional stand up paddleboard locations.

He started his trip in Yap in Polynesia and moved on to Nepal when they were caught in the tragedy which was the Nepal earthquake. They were eventually able to move on to the Grand Rift Valley in Ethiopia and on to Istanbul, before finishing their trip at the ISA World Championships in Sayulita, Mexico.

In This Episode Franz Covers:
  • Nepal earthquake
  • Yap & the Rai stones
  • Ethiopia
  • Starboard
  • Istanbul
  • The best ever ISA Championship
  • SUP at the Olympics 2020
  • Portugese stand up paddle board
  • European train tour with Connor Baxter and Bart De Zwart
  • Venice
  • Franz’s photography & equipment
  • Future adventure plans : USA coast to coast  

Mentioned in this episode:

Coffee And Coast

Our sponsor for this episode is Coffee And Coast. The Dorset based coffee company has a range of delicious roasts available for individual order or on subscription so you never run out of a quality brew. Why not buy a subscription as the gift which keeps on giving!

Visit the Coffee And Coast Website

Paddle UK and ICF World Cup 2026

Book now to take part in 2026's most exciting racing event as the ICF World Cup hits the beautiful waters of Torbay between June 24th and 28th, combining with the PaddleUK Super Festival Book before the end of December 2025 for discounted entry

Paddle UK 2026 World Cup

Yukon Voices - The Yukon 1000 Experience28 Jul 202300:53:36

This is the penultimate episode from this season featuring the Yukon 1000, where we get the immediate take from teams who successfully completed this year's race.

Quick and dirty, recorded from Fairbanks (Alaska), Whitehorse, (Yukon) and Seattle Airport, this gives a first brief from teams who are still processing what it takes to race 1000 miles down the unspoiled wilderness of the River Yukon

In this episode we reference some incredible photos taken by Fortune Favours the Brave and if you want to see them, link is below.

One more episode to come shortly!

Support the Azaylia Foundation here

THE photographs are on Instagram @mrashleycain HERE

Thank you to all the paddlers who have contributed to this season, and particularly for the support from Jon and his team at Yukon 1000

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It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/

See you on the water!

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Paddle UK and ICF World Cup 2026

Book now to take part in 2026's most exciting racing event as the ICF World Cup hits the beautiful waters of Torbay between June 24th and 28th, combining with the PaddleUK Super Festival Book before the end of December 2025 for discounted entry

Paddle UK 2026 World Cup

Coffee And Coast

Our sponsor for this episode is Coffee And Coast. The Dorset based coffee company has a range of delicious roasts available for individual order or on subscription so you never run out of a quality brew. Why not buy a subscription as the gift which keeps on giving!

Visit the Coffee And Coast Website

Stand Up Paddle Board Innovation with John Hibbard of Red Paddle Co12 Jun 201500:31:34

John Hibbard – Co Founder of Red Paddle Co John Hibbard talks SUP innovation. This week Nick geeks out on innovation and technology in his chat with John Hibbard, the co- founder and brand director of worldwide inflatable stand up paddle board specialists – Red Paddle Co.

Over seven years John and his team have taken Red Paddle Co from a standing start, to a company which arguably has the biggest worldwide coverage and presence (selling in over 50 countries). They have a core focus to develop top quality inflatable SUPs through product innovation and development. John was one of the first in to see the future potential of S.U.P.

He was thoroughly marinated in salt water with a successful career as a professional windsurfer before he established himself across all SUP disciplines John Hibbard shares his insight into the life of a developing paddle board brand, with a glimpse into the cycle of product development and what he loves about the sport, together with his views on the future development and direction of the industry.

John Hibbards’s Notes and Resources
  • Red Paddle Co Website UK
  • Red Paddle Co Website US
  • Dave Kalama’s open letter about inflatable boards here
  • SIPA’ s self inflatable paddle board’s kick starter page

For the purposes of transparancy : SUPfm have no commercial or reciprocal relationship with Red Paddle Co or any other company and have received no monetary or other recompense for this episode. RED Paddle Co

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Coffee And Coast

Our sponsor for this episode is Coffee And Coast. The Dorset based coffee company has a range of delicious roasts available for individual order or on subscription so you never run out of a quality brew. Why not buy a subscription as the gift which keeps on giving!

Visit the Coffee And Coast Website

Paddle UK and ICF World Cup 2026

Book now to take part in 2026's most exciting racing event as the ICF World Cup hits the beautiful waters of Torbay between June 24th and 28th, combining with the PaddleUK Super Festival Book before the end of December 2025 for discounted entry

Paddle UK 2026 World Cup

Spike Reid, paddle board adventurer, mountain leader and action man05 Jun 201500:36:13

This week Nick and Simon chat with Spike Reid, who has just crossed England, coast to coast, by stand up paddle board. Spike is no stranger to adventure, having worked at the Royal Geographic Society for several years, which gave him the chance to rub shoulders with such legendary explorers as Sir Ranulph Fiennes.

Already a qualified mountain leader and worldwide adventurer, his encounter at the Society with Dave Cornthwaite (the Guinness world record holder for distance travelled on a paddle board) led to him to join a team who circumnavigated Martinique on stand up paddle boards.

Spike has always travelled across the world in search of adventure, however in recent years he has become a leading champion of local adventures, hence his recent crossing of England. In this fascinating chat, Spike talks through his paddle board adventures and inspires us to follow his example by adventuring locally.

He also he covers useful information for aspiring adventurers including his approach to adventure kit selection and how to keep it lightweight. Check out Spike’s video of his Martinique paddle board adventure.  

Mentioned in this episode:

Coffee And Coast

Our sponsor for this episode is Coffee And Coast. The Dorset based coffee company has a range of delicious roasts available for individual order or on subscription so you never run out of a quality brew. Why not buy a subscription as the gift which keeps on giving!

Visit the Coffee And Coast Website

Paddle UK and ICF World Cup 2026

Book now to take part in 2026's most exciting racing event as the ICF World Cup hits the beautiful waters of Torbay between June 24th and 28th, combining with the PaddleUK Super Festival Book before the end of December 2025 for discounted entry

Paddle UK 2026 World Cup

Charlie Howden's Costa Rican stand up paddle board adventure29 May 201500:42:37

The word ‘inspirational’ is an overused one…but you would be hard pressed to think of a more appropriate word to describe Charlie Howden. That’s what we both felt after we spoke to him. Charlie made a huge impression on us. We were in awe of his larger than life personality and his courage and determination, which you can probably hear from our jaws dropping frequently in this episode. There aren’t many families that have been untouched by cancer, most of us have lost people we love to that disease and Charlie was no exception.

It was only when he was planning a SUP trip down the length of Costa Rica to raise money for the William Guy Forbeck Foundation, a cancer research charity, that he discovered that he was suffering from stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive forms of the disease, but this British born, Fort Lauderdale resident had the treatment and against all the odds responded to it and was in remission, before he was told that it had come back.

Charlie Howden was receiving treatment including chemo, however, he decided that ‘come hell or high water’ he would still make the trip and raise money for the foundation by travelling the length of the Costa Rican Coast by stand up paddleboard. So on the 17th May 15 that’s exactly what he did. Supported by his fiance, family and friends, he covered the distance over a period of two weeks, with time freed up by combining his week of recovery time from chemo, with an additional doctor sanctioned week’s holiday from his treatment.

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The aim of his trip was to raise money for cancer research

Rest in peace Charlie.

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How to choose your first stand up paddle board with Tez Plavenieks22 May 201500:42:06

In this session Nick and Simon chat with the editor of SUP Mag UK Tez Plavenieks about how to make the right choice when you are buying your first board. Stand up paddle is the fastest growing watersport worldwide and something that Laird Hamilton predicted “will be bigger than surfing”. This means that there is a growing number of beginners joining the sport, some of whom have never surfed or even been on the water before. Tez uses his long experience of testing boards to explain the choices available and gives some important reminders for anyone at any level looking to buy a new board.

In this episode we cover
  • Hayling Island and the godfather of windsurfing Pete Chilvers
  • When Tez met SUP and his first time on a board
  • How he became the editor of SUP Mag UK
  • Tez’s board and kit testing experience
  • Basic advice to newbies when buying a board – keep it simple.
  • Width, thickness & size
  • Inflatables
  • Demo Days
  • Women in SUP
  • Board Disciplines
  • Fishing & Adventure Paddling

Links & Resources
  • SUP Mag UK
  • RedPaddle.com US and Rest Of World Red Paddle.co.uk (UK)
  • Fat Stick Paddle Boards (UK)
  • Wake surfing on a SUP in Alaska (Video)
  • UK based waterman
  • Tez Plavenieks defies gravity on his windsurfer
  • Another board testing session…living the dream.

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SUP Trotters – Finding the best stand up paddle spots15 May 201500:32:35

In this session Nick and Simon chat with the creator of www.suptrotters.com, Anthony Heukmes who created a site where paddle boarders can share their sessions and favourite locations, helping others to find great spots wherever they are in the world.

In this episode we cover
  • How Anthony discovered SUP * The mission of SUP Trotters * Worldwide coverage * Logging sessions * The new IOS app * How Anthony’s life has changed since launching the site * Most active country on SUP Trotters * Best places to SUP based on the photos posted * The most surprising fact Anthony has learned about stand up paddle boarders SUP Trotters Links & Resources suptrotters.com SUP Trotters App (IOS) The 11 Cities Tour, a 220km multi stage race across Holland (which can also be tackled non-stop, if you fancy it). 

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Chase Kosterlitz SUP racing, travel and fixing what's broken08 May 201500:48:21

Chase Kosterlitz is a well known and successful racer on both the World and European circuits. In this forthright and entertaining interview (recorded before the announcement was made about BOP 2015) Chase talks about how he started in SUP, his favourite events and how it feels to lead the draft train in major races. 

As president of the Stand-Up Paddle Athletes Association (SUPAA), Chase is laser focused on improving the events and the instruction that surround stand up paddling. His passion for the sport shines through this interview. Enjoy.

In this episode we cover
  • The first time Chase stepped on a SUP
  • Sports background
  • Water Monkey
  • How Chase prepared for his wedding
  • South Africa
  • Lost Mills
  • What people don’t realise about SUP athlete sponsorship
  • Athlete financing in the future
  • Bic
  • Draft train & tactics
  • Battle Of The Paddle
  • SUP Athlete Assiciation (SUPAA)
  • SUP Training The Smart Way E-book 

Links & Resources 
  • The Stand-Up Paddle Athletes Association
  • SUP Training The Smart Way e-book
  • Water Monkey
  • Bic Sport
  • Quick Blade Paddle
  • Runa Energy Drink
  • Chase Kosterlitz 

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Suzanne Lier from Paddlefit.ch01 May 201500:33:46

In this session Nick chats with the creator of Paddlefit.ch, stand-up entrepreneur and tour racer Susanne Lier. Susanne splits her year between Lake Geneva and Fuerteventura, one of the Canary Islands (described as Europe’s Hawaii). She also spends a large amount of time on the ‘road’ attending international races and running paddlefit events.

In this episode we cover:

  • Paddlefit.ch – What it is and how paddlefit sessions are made up
  • Exercises
  • Benefits of different conditions
  • How Susanne found SUP
  • Start of Susanne’s Racing Career
  • Susanne’s Boards
  • Euro Tour
  • Robbie Naish
  • Susanne’s Plans for the year including BOP 2015
  • Transporting Boards
  • Fuertaventura – The Hawaii Of Europe

Susanne Lier Links & Resources

http://www.susannelier.com/

Susanne is ambassador and /or distributor for a number of paddleboard brands including:

  • Hobie SUP Switzerland
  • Bombereyewear Europe
  • Howzit Europe
  • FCS SUP Switzerland ( Cloud 9 Distribution)
  • Zilooa Garmin Switzerl
  • and IMUA Paddles

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Tati Coco SUP- Ambassador, Instructor and International SUP rock star24 Apr 201500:38:56

In this session Nick chats with the inspirational Tati Coco about her SUP life, from her phobia of the ocean and first discovering the sport in New Caledonia in the Pacific Islands, through to her adventures around the world, including a 600km paddle around the Island of Sardinia, a journey which tested her body and mind to the extreme.

Tati is an ex teacher who has turned her hobby into her job and is currently living and working in Ireland as SUP Manager at Pure Magic SUP and Kite surf school

In this episode we cover

  • Tati’s Abu Dhabi and ‘around the world’ trip
  • Planning & the reality of the Sardinia Adventure
  • Tati’s distinctive approach to racing
  • Tips for adventure / dealing with wind
  • First SUP experience
  • Conquering her fear of the ocean
  • Inflatable Boards & Red Paddle Co
  • Sri Lanka – SUP and Environmental Awareness
  • Ireland & Pure Magic
  • Future Adventure Plans
  • Land paddling

Links & Resources

Tati Coco SUP on Facebook

Tati’s video of her surfing for the first time on the wadi natural wave.

Pure Magic

Red Paddle Co

Wind Guru

Kahuna Land Paddle

Algarve SUP

Hutch SUP Wear

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03. SUP & Hammock Paradise with Dave from Roatan PaddleSports17 Apr 201500:27:09

Nick chats with Dave from Roatan Paddlesports, Honduras who set up his stand up paddle board business in this tropical island paradise.

Dave tells how a Canuck from the oil industry came over with the intention of buying a brewery and ended up with an A1 paddle board beach lifestyle.

You can connect with Dave and Roatan Paddle sport on Facebook here

Warning – this episode could lead to insane jealousy and a desire to change your life.

In this session we cover

  • The weather, the island and culture of Roatan
  • How Dave came to be working & living in Honduras
  • Challenges to setting up the business
  • Tourist tours
  • Beauty of the reef & wildlife
  • Typical day in the life of Roatan Paddle Sports
  • World class Kayaking & whitewater in Roatan

Links:

Roatan Paddle Sports

Algarve SUP

Hutch SUP Wear

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02. The Guadiana Challenge – 32km of pure SUP goodness10 Apr 201500:28:24

In this one, Simon and Nick look ahead to the Guadiana Challenge, a 32 km paddle board mission down the Guadiana River in Portugal.

Nick (owner of Algarve SUP) also talks about the Algarve’s other hooks for SUP riders and the variety of SUP experiences on offer, with plenty for beginners, racers and hard core surfers.

Links and resources mentioned:

www.hutchsupwear.com Clothing for paddle-boarders

www.algarvesup.com – SUP school based in Algarve, Portugal

The Stand up paddle boarding Marathon for Colon Cancer is being held on the River Thames (UK) on Saturday 20th June 2015. Check out the website www.40titude.org.uk for details . The event is organised by Active 360

Tiago Silva, coach to several top international paddlers, owner of Functional Paddling and participant in Guadiana Challenge 2015.

Jose Cirilo, Number one paddle boarder in Portugal and participant in the Guadiana Challenge 2015.

Items mentioned

Simon’s water purification stainless steel water bottle from drinksafe systems

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The Yukon 1000 - On the Start Line at Whitehorse17 Jul 202300:47:20

The 2023 Yukon 1000 is underway and in this episode, race director John Frith takes us through the route, we get updates from teams at the starting line in Whitehorse, Yukon, and if that wasn't enough, we also get some wise words from Bart De Zwart, previous winner of the race.

Follow the Progress of all the teams LIVE on the race tracker here

Particular thank you to Craig and Team Shac and to Dan and Nick from Fortune Favours the Brave for their contributions to the episode.

Fortune Favours the Brave are a canoe team from the UK. They are both veterans who have served in the Yorkshire Regiment, and are raising money for YPI Counselling which is a mental health charity and you can contribute here

They're also raising funds for Reduce Our Carbon Charitable Foundation HERE

Please give the team a follow on Instagram here

This episode also contains an excerpt from my chat with the incredible Bart De Zwart from Episode 97

Yukon 1000 2024 edition - Race dates 12th and 13th July - Applications Opening soon

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01. Welcome to SUPfm03 Apr 201500:31:39

In the first ever session, Nick and Simon chat about who they are, their background, their passion for stand up paddle boarding and their podcast mission.

Nick has spent much of his career in front of a keyboard, but threw it all in to run a SUP school in the Algarve, Portugal. SUP has reconnected Nick with his old self, who was a river guide and a ranger in South Africa.

Simon was a dry land sportsman desperately looking for a replacement for his first sporting passion of rugby. Leaving the London rat race for the south coast of the UK he first discovered the water and then SUP. Now his hunt is over.

Correction : Since recording this session we have come across two great podcasts for the SUP community which we would like to recognize. First Leslie Kolovich’s long standing and excellent SUP Radio Show and another being Stoke Radio SUP with Darian & the very funny Paddle Guy, we recommend both of them.

The SUPfm podcast

This podcast is focused on spreading the value of SUP across the globe and providing inspiration and advice to all levels of paddle boarders, from those about to take it up, to experienced racers and adventurers.

We welcome any comments and suggestions for topics for future episodes. Please drop us an email at aloha@supfm.com

Links and resources

Nick’s SUP school Algarve SUP

Simon’s range of clothing Hutch SUP Wear

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The Yukon 1000 - Team Shac and the Moose Chasers10 Jul 202300:57:30

This week I speak to two of the four SUP teams taking part in this year's Yukon 1000, Team Shac and the Renegade Moose Chasers.

Craig and Skip from Team Shac, and Martin and Kim from the Renegade Moose Chasers speak about their preparation, their kit, their team dynamic and (sniff) what they consider the main strengths of their teammate.

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The Yukon 1000 - With Craig Sawyer03 Jul 202300:52:28

This week we spend time with Craig Sawyer, SUP coach and competitor in this year's race, as one part of Team Shac, alongside Scott 'Skip' Innes

Craig's also shooting a documentary about the race and its history, and he talks about this, and his personal history of preparing for, but not quite starting the race, in the years since his first 2019 entry.

This season we're delving into the immersive experience of racing through the untouched beauty of the Yukon wilderness.

This is the second of our 'deep dive' episodes looking at the Yukon 1000 race and following the experiences of the organisers and participants of the 2023 event.

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Baltic know that the best personal floatation devices are always the ones that get worn, so they've designed the SUP Elite and SUP Pro specifically for SUPrs. They're designed to make climbing back on your board easier and have a cut which allows full movement when you're paddling, making them super comfortable to wear. The SUP Elite comes with storage and the ability to add a hydration pack

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The Yukon 1000 - With Race Director Jon Frith26 Jun 202300:58:11

Simon talks with Jon Frith, the race director of the Yukon 100, the world's longest paddle race.

As a former soldier, Jon brings a unique perspective to organizing, running and also taking part in this epic adventure race that spans 1,000 miles from Whitehorse, Yukon.

Jon shares his insights into the dangers of the trip and the personal admin and development required by the participants taking part. He talks about the history of the race, and his views on the addition of Stand-Up Paddleboarding into the event.

Join us as we delve into the immersive experience of racing through the untouched beauty of the Yukon wilderness.

This is the first of our 'deep dive' episodes looking at the Yukon 1000 race, following the experiences of the organisers and participants in the 2023 event.

The Yukon 1000 website is here

The Smithsonian Magazine recently wrote a great article on the race here

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Every year the Yukon 700 is run, with a group of ex-serviceman from the Grenadier Guards descending the Yukon unsupported, many with life changing injuries. To contribute to this worthy cause click here.

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Scotland: Ocean Nation - With Cal Major17 Apr 202301:18:07

This bonus episode features the return of Cal Major to the show. Cal's epic three part series Scotland: Ocean Nation is now available to stream for FREE through STV Player until March 2024

Cal takes us through the making of the series which shows her 800 mile journey around the Scottish coastline, and her encounters with the beautiful and threatened marine wildlife that exists in this stunning and relentless environment.

This series is highly recommended as a positive, optimistic yet honest representation of the Scottish coast, the incredible creatures who live there and the people who are helping to save them.

You can watch the full series here and through the STV Player App

Seaful is the charity Cal founded which connects children with the water Find out more HERE

In the show we mention Cal's films

Vitamin Sea - Cal's record breaking trip from Lands End to John O Groats

Skyes the Limit - Cal's solo journey around the Isle of Skye

Find out more about Cal on her website HERE

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SUP Twelve and Last Paddler Standing - With Brendon Prince13 Mar 202300:41:23

Welcome to this special bonus episode recorded with friend of the show, Brendon Prince

Brendon brings us up to date with some of the many highlights since he completed his record breaking circumnavigation of Britain in 2021, and chats about his new event SUP Twelve, which launched on 1st April 2023 in Torbay, Devon.

We talk about the film Circumnavigate, (**UPDATE** now on general worldwide release HERE,) his participation in Last Paddler Standing, a December endurance event in Florida and SUP Twelve.

**UPDATE** SUPTwelve has now taken place and was a huge success

Watch the 12 hours of live streamed coverage from the SUPJunkie Facebook page here

To listen to Brendon's previous episodes listen here to his experience paddling Britain

Details of SUP Twelve is on the Above Water website here

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This Season is brought to you in association with Starboard.

Starboard has a history in board design, with Svein Rasmussen entering the windsurfing market with innovative designs back in 1994, building the brand to become market leader within a decade. The brand was quick to recognise the huge potential of stand up paddling and while maintaining careful consideration for their environmental impact, have continuously strived to produce the best boards and paddles for all abilities.

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The SUPfm Book Club Episode 2022 - With April Zilg12 Dec 202201:08:42

It's the third annual meeting of the SUPfm book (and film) club, co-hosted this year by World Champion April Zilg

In this episode Simon and April discuss recent releases or favourite books and films which will either help enhance your enjoyment of your paddle experience OR to use as a gift list for yourself or for others.

You will support the podcast if you buy from the links below.

In the episode we reviewed

Stand Up Paddleboarding in Great Britain - Jo Moseley

Training for the Uphill Athlete - Steve House et al

Improving Your Stand Up Paddleboarding - Andy Burrows and James Van Drunen

Circumnavigate - The Story of the Long Paddle - Film by Will Reddaway

Will's beautiful film of Brendon's incredible journey is currently on a National tour of adventure and local film festivals. Check out the trailer here Congratulations to Brendon and all competitors in Last Paddler Standing 2022

April's book, The Athlete Agenda helps you to practically put together your individual and personalised approach to success, whatever your event and your aspirations.

We also talked about

The Paddleboard Bible - Dave Price

All In - Chris Bertish - Release due 2023

We mentioned

The Obstacle is the Way - Ryan Holiday

Periodization of Strength Training for Sports – Tudor Bompa

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SUP Surfing Retreats for Veterans - With the SUP Vets20 Sep 202201:28:21

This week in our final episode of the season we feature Bart, Wes and Whit from the SUP Vets, a not for profit organisation who provide SUP surf retreats for those veterans needing support or a new sense of purpose following their exit from the military

I speak to this Top-Gun school graduate, Navy Seal and Ranger about their collaboration together and working with Sean Poynter (APP World Champ) Ian 'Kanga' Cairns surf legend and Daniel Hughes - professional SUP surfer and the benefits it brings to warriors trying to connect back to their lives outside the military and combat zone.

Please note this episode contains upsetting topics and some 'industrial language' however is a life affirming initiative delivered with huge love and great benefits for their fellow service colleagues.

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Amazon Adventure - Stories from the River With Caz Dawson05 Aug 202401:44:18

In this episode of the SUPfm podcast, we dive deep into the Amazon SUP Challenge—a gruelling 330km endurance paddle race through the heart of the Peruvian jungle.

This journey is not just a test of physical strength and mental resilience but also a cultural immersion that brings paddlers close to the vibrant and resilient communities along the Amazon River.

Simon chats with Caz Dawson (SUP Lass) and reflects on the immersive audio diary that Caz, Jonathan Gill, and Matthew Phillips put together as they braved the hot, humid, and treacherous conditions to become the first team to complete this year's Amazon Challenge.

They share their awe-inspiring experiences, from wildlife encounters to navigating rapid waters.

Beyond the race, the episode explores the meaningful engagement with local river communities. Alongside the personal achievement, the team also paddled to raise funds and awareness for these communities, with over 80% of their support crew comprising local members.

SUP Lass (Caz) became the first female to paddle this route on a stand-up paddleboard, and their efforts culminated in raising the highest amount for local causes in this year's fundraiser.

And if you're inspired, consider supporting their ongoing fundraising efforts to create a positive impact through adventure. Visit SUP Lass or their JustGiving Page for more details.

You can find out about taking part in the Amazon Challenge 2025 HERE

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The 100th Episode - With Simon and Guests12 Sep 202200:51:54

This week as we celebrate our landmark episode we look back at some of the many guests who've appeared in the show and who helped us reach this incredible number.

Thank you for the voice messages from April Zilg, Brendon Prince, Jordan Wylie, Ben Longhurst and Maddi Le Blanc

Excerpts featured, come from interviews with Chris Bertish, Professor Mike Tipton, Michael Booth, April Zilg, Wallace J Nichols, SUP Garbage Man and SUPJunkie - Sarah Thornley

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To the End of the Severn - With Craig and James from SUP Shropshire05 Sep 202201:14:16

The River Severn is the longest river in the UK and in this episode I speak to Craig and James from SUP Shropshire who recently descended the river over four days to raise money for two important charities

Craig and James are both serving officers with the Fire and Rescue Service and as part of their roles respectively deliver rescue duties and water safety education alongside their SUP guiding and instructing

To support the fundraising for their chosen charities Seaful and SARA (Severn Area Rescue Association) please go to their fundraising page here

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The APP World Tour Hitting London - With Tristan Boxford, Holly Pye, Blue Ewer & Sarah Thornley26 Aug 202200:52:14

Over several days in September 2022, London's Canary Wharf played host to Britain's highest profile SUP event in years, the APP London SUP Open

In this bonus episode Simon talks about the background to the event with CEO of the APP, Tristan Boxford and chats with rapidly rising British competitors Holly Pye and Blue Ewer, before rounding things off with an event overview from Ex-British National Champion Sarah Thornley of SUPJunkie.uk

The APP London SUP Open is running between 16th and 18th September 2022

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Extreme Endurance - With Bart De Zwart22 Aug 202201:21:08

This week we feature the king of endurance paddling, Bart De Zwart

Bart's successes span multiple race wins for events like Yukon and 11 Cities alongside his exploration across Nepal, Zambia and Greenland as well as crossing Pacific Island chains and the North Sea. He was also a past 24 hour distance champion.

In this interview we chat about his experiences and the specific training, mental approach and the preparation required to achieve some of his epic achievements.

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This Season is brought to you in association with Starboard.

Starboard has a history in board design, with Svein Rasmussen entering the windsurfing market with innovative designs back in 1994, building the brand to become market leader within a decade. The brand was quick to recognise the huge potential of stand up paddling and while maintaining careful consideration for their environmental impact, have continuously strived to produce the best boards and paddles for all abilities.

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Starboard - Season Sponsor

Starboard's success since 1994 is built on its mission to provide innovation and quality. Starboard offer the most varied range of paddles and boards in the market and a comprehensive global dealer network, with SUP experts ready to help you get up and riding in no time. Check out the vast range of products and SUP knowledge on their website

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Coffee And Coast

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Indian Surfer Girl - With Tanvi Jagadish15 Aug 202201:01:05

This week I speak to Tanvi Jagadish, the original Indian Surfer Girl, who is changing attitudes and expectations about girls spending time in the water across India, and in the process providing inspiration across the world

Multiple national champion and Ted speaker Tanvi, started with a love of the water which was stoked by her Grandfather and the Surfing Swami (US surfer, Jack Hebner) and became the first SUP athlete to represent India on the international stage.

This is the guest who April Zilg calls 'a real inspiration'.

Sample Tanvi's experience at the ISA Worlds in Fiji HERE

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This season is brought to you in association with Starboard.

Starboard has a history in board design, with Svein Rasmussen entering the windsurfing market with innovative designs back in 1994, building the brand to become market leader within a decade. The brand was quick to recognise the huge potential of stand up paddling and while maintaining careful consideration for their environmental impact, have continuously strived to produce the best boards and paddles for all abilities.

Visit Starboard at https://sup.star-board.com/

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Starboard - Season Sponsor

Starboard's success since 1994 is built on its mission to provide innovation and quality. Starboard offer the most varied range of paddles and boards in the market and a comprehensive global dealer network, with SUP experts ready to help you get up and riding in no time. Check out the vast range of products and SUP knowledge on their website

Starboard Website

Paddle UK and ICF World Cup 2026

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The Viking Journeys - With Casper Steinfath (Part Two)08 Aug 202200:59:40

Casper Steinfath is the Danish paddler who has brought Viking resilience , into his racing, his adventures and his crossings

With 6 world titles and 2 successes in the legendary and intimidating Red Bull Heavy Water , Casper has been there from the start, flying the flag as the most successful European racer on the world circuit.

In part two of this two part interview, we talk about how how he has extended his ability to 'thrive in chaos' by completing expeditions and challenges that have proved less than straightforward.

He shares what he has learned by failing and how this has made such a difference to the way he confronts any challenge.

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Starboard - Season Sponsor

Starboard's success since 1994 is built on its mission to provide innovation and quality. Starboard offer the most varied range of paddles and boards in the market and a comprehensive global dealer network, with SUP experts ready to help you get up and riding in no time. Check out the vast range of products and SUP knowledge on their website

Starboard Website

Coffee And Coast

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Paddle UK and ICF World Cup 2026

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Cold Hawaii & Heavy Water - With Casper Steinfath (Part 1)01 Aug 202201:01:26

Casper Steinfath is the Danish paddler who has brought the Viking resilience he forged in the waters of Cold Hawaii, into the international racing scene

With 6 world titles and 2 successes in the legendary and intimidating Red Bull Heavy Water , Casper has been there from the start, flying the flag as the most successful European racer on the world circuit.

In part one of a two part interview, we talk about how he built his water skills and go deep into his racing career including his first race and his successes at those iconic Red Bull events.

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Starboard - Season Sponsor

Starboard's success since 1994 is built on its mission to provide innovation and quality. Starboard offer the most varied range of paddles and boards in the market and a comprehensive global dealer network, with SUP experts ready to help you get up and riding in no time. Check out the vast range of products and SUP knowledge on their website

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Coffee And Coast

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Stand-up Paddle-boarding in Great Britain - With Jo Moseley25 Jul 202200:47:42

This week we're joined by Jo Moseley, film-maker, speaker and now the author of her first book, Stand-up Paddleboarding in Great Britain

This book was a true collaborative project, with many of the UK paddleboard tribe involved in its creation, either introducing Jo to their favourite places, or offering their expertise, knowledge or support.

If you haven't caught Jo's first episode you can listen here

In this episode we're also joined by 'mystery guest' Caz Dawson who's also been a guest on the show and guided Jo in some of her North Wales adventures.

Listen to Caz's episode here

We also mentioned Caz's incredible catered foodie experiences on the river, as seen in this beautiful Instagram post from @sup_lass

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Starboard's success since 1994 is built on its mission to provide innovation and quality. Starboard offer the most varied range of paddles and boards in the market and a comprehensive global dealer network, with SUP experts ready to help you get up and riding in no time. Check out the vast range of products and SUP knowledge on their website

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Blue Mind - With Dr Wallace J Nichols18 Jul 202201:17:43

I chat with author Dr Wallace 'J' Nichols ('J' to his friends), who wrote the international best selling book 'Blue Mind'.

The book re-defines how we see water, by connecting all the benefits and the science for a life changing substance whose value to many of us has been hidden in plain sight.

It also explains why SUP has become so popular recently!

23rd July is 'World Blue Mind Day' and you can take part in it, by bringing someone who needs it, to your water and sharing the story with #bluemind

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Starboard's success since 1994 is built on its mission to provide innovation and quality. Starboard offer the most varied range of paddles and boards in the market and a comprehensive global dealer network, with SUP experts ready to help you get up and riding in no time. Check out the vast range of products and SUP knowledge on their website

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Coffee And Coast

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The Nomadic Paddler - With David Haze11 Jul 202200:52:22

This episode features David Haze, the Nomadic Paddler.

David, through his own actions ended up serving time for crimes he was fully responsible for. Having experienced the lows of prison he emerged with a determination to turn his life around and to show that having a conviction is no barrier to becoming a useful member of society.

Since coming out of prison David has been on a mission to help other ex-offenders see the value in sport and rehabilitation and to show the public that change is possible and with a second chance anyone can turn their lives around

David has broken 7 paddleboard world records and has set his sights first on an environmental journey round the Isle of Wight, before taking on Europe in his Untamed Beasts challenge.

Alliance of Sport is one of the main charities David raises money for

One book we found had made such a powerful impression on us both and which we discussed in this episode is You Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins available here (AL)

You can visit the Nomadic Paddler website here

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Pushing Boundaries: Dean Dunbar's Story of Resilience and Adventure29 Jul 202400:46:16

In this episode of the SUPfm Podcast, we feature the inspiring Dean Dunbar, a registered blind athlete who has taken part in numerous extreme sports and some famous and classic SUP adventures.

From his recent qualification for the ISA World Championships in Copenhagen for Scotland to tackling the Celtic Crossing (Scilly to Cornwall) on a stand-up paddleboard, Dean's story is one of resilience and determination.

Join us as we delve into Dean's adventurous life and his innovative approaches to navigating the world of extreme sports and international paddling.

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**UPDATE - ISA have confirmed Dean's ability to compete at the world championships, and he'll be competing in the Prone Technical race in Copenhagen (unsupported) later this year**

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The Athlete Agenda - With April Zilg04 Jul 202201:23:01

Season 5 kicks off with in-form US racer, April Zilg. April has competed at the highest level for a number of years, winning some of the world's biggest races and became APP world vice champion in 2019

This season, April has won the 2022 Carolina Cup and the first APP event of the season in Santa Monica, winning clean sweeps across technical and distance!

In this episode we discuss her sporting and coaching background, before getting to how her scientific approach has changed her agenda as an athlete, and has led to her step-up in form.

April's new book, The Athlete Agenda coaches you to assemble your individual and personalised approach to achieving success, whatever your event and your aspirations.

April also offers her coaching services, check out her website here: https://www.aprilzilg.com/

Buy The Athlete Agenda here (AL)

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Links to What We Talked About

April's favourite podcast is one of mine too, The Huberman Lab a load of interesting physiology information to benefit your training and health education.

The Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing by Phillip Maffetone is one of the important approaches that April has taken from to shape her coaching and training.

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Standing Up With Ukraine - Bonus Episode05 Mar 202200:11:18

A short but important episode pulled together collaboratively with Alan from SUP North and John McFadzean from SUP the World (a two time guest on this podcast)

This features a paddle initiative to connect with the SUP tribe and to all listeners of this podcast wherever you are in the world.

PLEASE SHARE with your paddle buddies!

We feature Alan and some quotes from Andriy Anisimov (AKA Andriy Liuty-Liutenko) who is the chairman of the UFSS, the leading SUP organisation in Ukraine.

Please post your events with #paddleforpeace and #standupforukraine

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Events posted so far:

UK and Ireland

Paddle for Peace SUP North (Southport)

Paddle for Peace London

Paddle for Peace Dublin

Paddle For Peace Wirral

Paddle For Peace Teddington

You can make contributions in a number of places including:

UK

www.withukraine.org

USA

Charities Here

Visit the UFSS here: https://ufss.org.ua/

Slavia Ukraini!

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Paddle UK and ICF World Cup 2026

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The SUPfm Book Club - With SUPJunkie and Jordan Wylie21 Dec 202101:04:17

This episode is the official annual meeting of the SUPfm book club, helping you to connect with the water, gain information, read about inspirational paddlers and live your best SUP life this year

In this episode I chat with Sarah Thornely (SUPJunkie) about books (and a film) and we also catch up from a Chilean airport with Jordan Wylie.

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The Book and Film List

The Power of the Paddle by Jordan Wylie

Buy here from Amazon

Wild Waters by Suzanne Masters

Buy here from Amazon

Crash and Rise by Mike Shoreman

The Secret World of Weather - by Tristan Gooley

How to Read Water - by Tristan Gooley

Stoked by Chris Bertish

FILM: Brave Enough by Frit Tam and Jo Moseley NOW available from Vimeo here

Check out The First SUPfm Book Club Episode here

We've spoken to many of these contributors on the show and if you want to hear more of their stories here are their episodes

Sarah 'SUPJunkie' Thornely

Jordan Wylie - The Power of the Paddle

Jo Moseley - Brave Enough

Tristan Gooley - The Natural Navigator

Mike Shoreman - The Unbalanced Paddleboarder

Chris Bertish - Stoked and Last Known Coordinates

This episode is brought to you in association with Starboard.

Starboard has a long history in board design, with Svein Rasmussen entering the windsurfing market with innovative designs back in 1994, building the brand to become market leader within a decade. The brand was quick to recognise the huge potential of stand up paddling and while maintaining careful consideration for their environmental impact, have continuously strived to produce the best boards and paddles for all abilities.

Visit Starboard at https://sup.star-board.com/

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Being The Greatest - An Interview With Candice Appleby22 Nov 202101:13:44

No better way to sign off this season, than with a genuine legend and the bona fide queen of the sport, Candice Appleby. A true SUP, surf and SUP surf icon.

Candice has been described by ESPN, the US sports broadcaster, as being a combination of Venus Williams and a whole bunch of other superlative US female sports stars, all rolled up into one package.

Candice was there on Waikiki beach when SUP was starting, and was an early racer and she's delivered a staggering amount of wins across distance, technical and surfing over a huge number of years.

In this interview we talk about her origins, her cross-sport and event training and what coaching advice she'd give to a novice Candice...if she were starting again now.

Candice loves coaching and YOU can also be coached by the legend of SUP racing, through her Ocean Academy here

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We talk about Candice's dominating performance and sprint finish to win at the Pacific Paddle Games 2015...watch here for the video and skip to 2:10:40 for the box-office finale.

Check out the video of the Battle of the Paddle 2014 at Salt Creek and this 'Carnage Compilation' reel

Candice's website is here : candiceappleby.com

Connect with Candice on social media

Facebook

@oceanacademyusa

@candiceappleby

Instagram

@oceanacademyusa

@applesteeze

This episode is brought to you in association with Starboard.

Starboard has a long history in board design, with Svein Rasmussen entering the windsurfing market with innovative designs back in 1994, building the brand to become market leader within a decade. The brand was quick to recognise the huge potential of stand up paddling and while maintaining careful consideration for their environmental impact, have continuously strived to produce the best boards and paddles for all abilities.

Visit Starboard at https://sup.star-board.com/

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STOP PRESS - Until midnight Tuesday 30th November - Get this course at HALF PRICE

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Being Brave Enough -With Jo Moseley15 Nov 202101:18:32

This week we're delighted to to be talking to Jo Moseley someone who perhaps doesn't need any introduction, particularly in the UK

If you haven't heard of Jo she's one of the biggest ambassadors for the sport in the UK and also a prolific creator and has spoken hundreds of times about her love for paddle-boarding and how it helped to build her mental and physical health following some personal life events.

She's also a filmmaker, podcaster and 'soon to be' author, and we cover all these areas in this fascinating chat.

Jo's podcast 'The Joy of SUP' has a 25 episode back catalogue with conversations with a number of inspirational women, and is available on Apple and all other podcast providers

Find it on Facebook at : https://www.facebook.com/thejoyofsuppodcast

Jo's film, Brave Enough is currently appearing in Adventure Film Festivals nationwide.

Trailer is here: https://vimeo.com/502656424

Produced and filmed by Passionfruit Pictures

Connect with Jo

Jo's Website : https://www.jomoseley.com/

Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/joanna.moseley.77

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/healthyhappy50/

This episode is brought to you in association with Starboard.

Starboard has a long history in board design, with Svein Rasmussen entering the windsurfing market with innovative designs back in 1994, building the brand to become market leader within a decade. The brand was quick to recognise the huge potential of stand up paddling and while maintaining careful consideration for their environmental impact, have continuously strived to produce the best boards and paddles for all abilities.

Visit Starboard at https://sup.star-board.com/

**STOP PRESS - Until midnight Tuesday 30th November - Get this course at HALF PRICE**

Our comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and all for less than the price of an hours on water tuition £37 £18.50

It's available at www.supfmpodcast.com/course Use the CODE: BF50 to get your 50% off

Keep up with SUPfm on

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Instagram: @supfmpodcast

Subscribe to our newsletter here and get your FREE guide to the apps we recommend, to live your best SUP life

See you on the water!

Mentioned in this episode:

Paddle UK and ICF World Cup 2026

Book now to take part in 2026's most exciting racing event as the ICF World Cup hits the beautiful waters of Torbay between June 24th and 28th, combining with the PaddleUK Super Festival Book...

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