Paddlecast #27: Nicola Masci talks about 45-day lockdowns in Italy, paddling addiction and SUP11 City adventures
I caught up with my good friend and fellow shaved-head-enthusiast Nicola “Nico” Masci from Italy to chat about living in isolation, craving the ocean and a renewed appreciation of paddling. We also reminisce about the rollercoaster of emotion that is the SUP11 City Tour — Nico joined me
Paddlecast #26: Fernando Stalla talks Tahiti, travel and teaching his daughter spearfishing
Fernando Stalla is a master of the ocean who has competed at the highest level in SUP racing and surfing for years, and who is now enjoying his isolation days spearfishing and living the Tahitian life with his wife and daughter. It was great to catch up with an old friend and talk about tr
Paddlecast #25 – “Storytime with SUP Racer” part 1: How, when and *why* SUP Racer began…
Welcome back to Paddlecast. I was really excited to release a two-part episode with Annabel Anderson yesterday and today. We had a great chat last week -- I talked with Annabel for more than two hours about what she's been up to over the past couple of years and her thoughts on the sport in ge
Team Brazil’s Vinni Martins talks paddling, traveling and his lifelong love of the ocean (and… gardening)
Vinnicius "Vinni" Martins is one of the hardest-working and most-positive paddlers you'll ever meet. His energy is contagious. Vinni is also a damn fine athlete, having won an ISA gold and Pan-Am silver medal in season 2019. Vinni joined me today from his paradisaical hometown of Búzios,
Paddlecast: Susak & Paolo talk racing, relationships and razzle-dazzle board design (plus: 11 Cities addiction)
Two of Europe's finest paddlers, Susak Molinero and Paolo Marconi, join us from their Canary Island isolation to chat racing, relationships and running mountain ultras. We also talk about Paolo's new love for the SUP11 City Tour, razzle-dazzle design and looking forward to the day we can all m
Paddlecast #21: Local legend Bob Margetts shares the story of how paddling changed his life
I was joined in the studio by local legend Bob Margetts, a paddling fanatic and all-round inspirational guy. It was a pleasure to chat with Bob about how paddling has changed his life and share his enthusiasm for the ocean.
Paddlecast #20: Japan’s number one Kenny Kaneko talks Molokai, family and the future of paddling
My guest today is a great paddler and an all-round great guy, and he's someone I have a great deal of respect for. Kenny Kaneko is Japan's long-time number one, but he's also a fantastic ambassador for paddling in general. We chatted about his love of Molokai, outrigger and his original plan to become a pro football player. Kenny also shared his thoughts on the power of paddling, the future of the sport and life as a family man in the quarantine era.