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11 Feb 2022
Caroline Williams - Her Book Move! - The New Science of Body Over Mind, Phosphorescence in Arisaig, The Wey Navigation + Watching Otters
00:57:20
I am thrilled to welcome Caroline Williams to The Joy of SUP Podcast today.
I first discovered Caroline whilst reading and listening to her book Move! The New Science of Body over Mind and I was fascinated by the research she shared. It seemed to explain why we love to paddleboard and the science behind why it makes us feel so good. When I saw that she enjoyed SUP I was very excited to ask her onto the podcast!
A little bit about Caroline:
Caroline originally planned to be a PE teacher but got sidetracked by science. The author of Move! she is also a science writer, editor and consultant and writer for New Scientist. She has also written for The Guardian, The Times, The Telegraph and the BBC amongst others. She is passionate about the potential of movement to transform the way we think and feel and aims to bring the research behind it to as wide an audience as possible. She gets her movement kicks through yoga, paddleboarding and cycling. And when she's not doing that, she's usually walking the dog.
How moving forward can make us feel more hopeful and reduce stress
Why working on your core can help reduce stress - yoga, SUP, Pilates
Moving in nature
How seeing nature can restore your focus
A study showing how strength training can improve self esteem and feeling capable and how weight training helped teenage girls feel good about life and able to deal with stressful situations
Movement and anxiety + depression
Sea squirts!
Paddleboarding, camping and phosphorescence in Arisaig, Scotland
The Wey navigation + paddling to the pub
Being SUP safety on the Bantham swoosh
Dancing + synchronisity - the neuroscience of the groove
Moving to enjoy your body
Our bodies want to move
Finding ways to build movement into our day
Moving to feel good, not punish ourselves
Watching sea otters in Scotland
Why looking up can make you feel connected to the world
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Wishing you sunshine, thank you for listening, Jo x
This episode was recorded in 2021 therefore we discuss the stresses of Covid. Please also be aware of the responsibilities and implications of organising or attending a SUP social.
Please always put safety first + get the right advice for your training + body.
18 Feb 2022
Libby Bowles - SUP with a Shark, Believing in Yourself, River Wye and homemade Deliciously Ella food bars
00:46:27
I am thrilled to welcome Libby Bowles to The Joy of SUP Podcast today.
I first met Libby via Instagram and was struck by her commitment to the oceans and her energy for life. I was fortunate enough to meet and stay with her in Bristol when I went to Shextreme Film Festival and she is even more wonderful in person.
In this episode we talk about:
Diving with whale sharks
Research with the world's leading expert on manta rays
Her first paddleboarding moment in Byron Bay in 2011
SUP with a juvenile white shark and the wonder it brought
Accidentally becoming an accountant
Changing careers to follow her true passion and purpose
Qualifying in different disciplines and skills to become indispensable to expeditions
Believing in yourself - despite what others say
Adventures on the River Wye for her 40th birthday - multi day trips
Being a proud Fatsticks Ambassador and their commitment to becoming plastic free
Cycling New Zealand on a bamboo bike speaking to 1000s of children about the ocean
Please do also rate and review us on Apple as it will help more people find us!
Wishing you sunshine, thank you for listening, Jo x
Please always put safety first + get the right advice for your training + body. Please also be aware of the responsibilities and implications of organising or attending a SUP social.
25 Feb 2022
Caz Dawson - SUP Lass, Microadventures in Wales, River Dee Bore + Kelly Kettle treats
00:42:35
I'm thrilled to welcome Caroline (Caz) Dawson founder of SUP Lass Paddle Adventures to The Joy of SUP podcast.
I discovered Caz on Simon Hutchinson's podcast SUP fm and we met when I was researching my book in 2021. Caz is an accomplished SUP Instructor and Adventure Guide with a passion for all things outdoors.
Located on the edge of the Clwydian Range AONB, SUP Lass have access to the majestic River Dee, the world famous Llangollen Canal, plus lakes and coastlines.
Caz holds a huge breadth of qualifications and accreditations through Water Skills Academy:
WSA Water Safety and Rescue, WSA Ocean Navigation, WSA Adventure Guide, WSA Adventure SUP-er Trainer, Leave No Trace Trainer, WiSe Accredited Adventure Operator WRT Pro Rescue 3 Technician, RYA Marine Radio Short Range Certificate, REC Level 4 Expedition First Aid, BC SUP Sheltered Water Award, BC Mentoring in Water Sports.
In 2021, Caz became the 2nd fastest female to complete the GB SUP Series Great Glen Challenge on an iSUP. She has also taken on the Trent 100 team race and notorious 'Swellies Challenge'. For 2022 she has set her sights on the new Loch Awesome Challenge and the Trent 100. Caroline recently paddled the Dee bore covered by BBC Wales.
Adventure Cooking Caz used to run the award-winning outdoor kitchen 'Fodder in the Field', where local and seasonal ingredients were served up in a range of wild locations, including mountain tops and forests. Caz is currently in the process of developing her SUP + Cook workshops, which she will be launching in spring 2022. When Caroline is not on the water, she is an Agri Food Consultant, supporting food and farming businesses across the UK develop their businesses and identify new markets.
Caz loves her trusty Kelly Kettle and treat clients to a secret recipe hot chocolate or mug of hearty soup.
Caz is a longstanding judge for the Great Taste Awards and a global mentor for Women in Food and Agriculture.
Please do also rate and review us on Apple as it will help more people find us!
Wishing you sunshine, thank you for listening, Jo x
Please always put safety first + get the right advice for your training + body. Please also be aware of the responsibilities and implications of organising or attending a SUP social.
04 Mar 2022
Linn van der Zanden - Scottish SUP camping adventures, Seaful, Five Islands Challenge and Kelly Kettle beach cooking
00:42:49
I am so thrilled to welcome Linn van der Zanden to The Joy of SUP Podcast today.
I met Linn in the summer of 2021 researching my book and we spent the most wonderful time paddleboarding along the south west coast of Scotland, cooking supper on the beach and camping on our boards overnight. I think you are going to love the helpful information Linn shares with us!
A little more about her:
Linn van der Zanden is a SUP adventurer and instructor based on the South West Coast of Scotland. She loves exploring the local islands on multi-day trips, combining SUP with overnight camps and bivvys.
Linn is a Surfers Against Sewage rep for the area and as part of this undertakes beach cleans by SUP on remote beaches. She also volunteers with other ocean based charities, including the Ocean Youth Trust and Seaful charity. Linn is an ambassador for Sea Lion Boards. She has qualified with Water Skills Academy.
In this episode we talk about:
Her childhood in the outdoors - her Mum's wild swimming, her father's boat Little Salmon, holidays in Scotland and their business near Ben Nevis
Living on the Thames on a boat whilst studying at university
Working in Glasgow
Her career in education
Sailing, incredible expeditions and volunteering for the Ocean Youth Trust
Creating a microadventures community when returning to the outdoors after having her daughter
Please do also rate and review us on Apple as it will help more people find us!
Wishing you sunshine, thank you for listening, Jo x
11 Mar 2022
Sophie Witter - SUP LEJOG, Fundraising World First, Living with Anxiety + Avocado + Coriander
00:56:07
I am so thrilled to welcome Sophie Witter to The Joy of SUP Podcast.
Sophie is one half of SUP It and Sea UK, the first pair to paddleboard from Land's End to John O'Groats in 2021. Sophie and her partner Dave are now hiking back to Land's End!
Sophie is a Celebrant and Mumma to her Cat + Teddy Bears.
Having spent many years living a life that didn’t feel like hers and struggling with her anxiety and depression, Sophie is on a journey to take on the adventures she has always dreamed of as well as fulfil dreams she never knew she harboured, whilst still learning how to manage her mental health.
Sophie aims to remain open and honest about her mental health especially the challenges they present on expeditions and hopes that by sharing her journey she can encourage, support and inspire others to give their adventure or dream a go.
We all need a reminder including Sophie that you don’t have to be superhuman, a superstar athlete or 100% ready (is there such a thing) to have an adventure or fulfil your dreams.
Dave Brown from WSA helped organise training and introduced us to Sam Starkie. Sam runs Newquay Watersports Centre with his team went above and beyond showing us how to fix our boards and helping with kit
Support Crew - Mandy, Mike, Joe, John, Liz, Kevin and Martin
Paula Reid who although not officially part of our team was a great help giving us the belief to go and do it. https://www.paulareid.com/
Please always put safety first + get the right advice for your training + body. Please also be aware of the responsibilities and implications of organising or attending a SUP social.
18 Mar 2022
Emma Love - White Water SUP Coaching, Founding Wotbikini, the Menopause + Protein Bars
00:59:29
I am so thrilled to welcome Emma Love to The Joy of SUP Podcast today.
Here's Emma: When I was 45yrs old, I along with my very young son had our very first go on kayaks at Holme Pierrepont National Water Sports Centre, Nottingham. While on the water, we saw some children playing on paddle boards. We quickly exchanged our kayaks for SUPs + I was hooked!
This was the beginning of an incredible journey. Five years later, my writing is published online with British Canoeing, I was the 2nd woman in the UK to qualify as a British Canoeing White Water SUP Coach!
In 2020 I became a British Canoeing #She Paddles Ambassador. In 2021 I was invited to join the Californian Watersport Collective Ambassador programme.
The role of #ShePaddles Ambassador has empowered me to speak + write about my own paddling journey to inspire other women. This has included podcasts in the UK with SUPFM, in USA with Paul Clark, and with Etienne Stott, Olympic Slalom Gold Medal Winner.
In February 2021, I was thrilled to write a series of interviews celebrating the explosion of women in the White Water SUP coaching route for SUPMagUK. I am very proud of this year long project and so honoured to chat with Jenna Sanders, Jessica Phillip, Lisa Boore, Charlotte Louise, Louise Royle, Beth Kirby, Julie Vigor and Joyce Johnston. All incredible women, inspiring paddlers + talented coaches.
Summer 2021 I took a tucked away dream of mine + turned it into a reality - my very own SUP coaching business Wotbikini Stand Up Paddleboarding.
I specialise in building women's confidence on the water via stand up paddle boarding. I am very pleased to be a British Canoeing Delivery Partner.
It was an amazing first season, wonderful to support so many inspiring women. We have learnt together, developed, laughed + really enjoyed having time on the water.
2021 my business was nominated for two British Canoeing 'Delivery Partner' Awards. I am delighted to have been selected for both the 2022 'Engagement Award Finalist' & 2022 'Quality Experience Award Finalist'.
2022 – SUP Mag UK - Interviewing 8 of the 16 #ShePaddles Ambassadors about their SUP Journeys.
I am so thrilled to welcome Leanne Bird to The Joy of SUP Podcast.
As Founder of Leanne Bird Wellbeing & Adventure, Leanne’s mission is to support and inspire people to live happier and healthier lives, for the long term. Through her wellbeing services & adventure experiences, she is passionate about empowering people to discover themselves and ultimately, discover their freedom.
A qualified SUP instructor, surf coach, personal trainer and yoga instructor, Leanne brings together a broad breadth of knowledge and skills to provide well structured, tailored programmes for groups and individuals. Reaching a level to train instructors in SUP Yoga, SUP Fitness and 200hr Yoga Teacher training has really enhanced her skill set to deliver.
As a trained ecologist, Leanne has a deep connection with nature and brings the earth, air and water into her work wherever she can. Drawn to the ocean, the desire to combine body movement, breath and water was the spark that started Leanne on this journey many years ago.
So, whether she just plants a seed that sets you on the right path or ends up supporting you to become who you want to be; Leanne looks forward to being some part of your amazing journey.
In this episode we talk about:
Growing up in South Africa
Being a water baby and swimming in her Grandmother's swimming pool
Working as an ecologist
The magic of the River Teifi and Cardigan coast
Being a Personal Trainer
Becoming a Yoga teacher and then a Master Yoga Trainer with ASI
The healing power of surfing learning in 2012
The spiritual side of surfing and what it means to her
Paddleboarding as a fitness tool
SUP fitness tips - squats, dead bugs and press ups
What we can do to make us stronger paddlers
Peanut butter sandwiches
Scottish trips ahead and plans for paddling in Switzerland
Specialist training for paddling on the sea and why it is important
Why going with a coastal guide is a great idea!
Why it is important to have a qualified SUP yoga teacher
What SUP yoga can do for us
The new wellbeing community she is creating for paddleboarders and surfers - Blue Freedom!
It would be great if you could also rate and review us on Apple as it will help more people find our paddleboarding SUP sunshine!
Wishing you sunshine, thank you for listening, Jo x
Please always put safety first + get the right advice for your training + body.
31 Mar 2022
Holly Pye - SUP Racing, Downwinding, Being a Sleep Specialist + Cinammon + Raisin Bagels
01:05:43
I am thrilled to welcome Holly Pye to The Joy of SUP Podcast.
I first met Holly when I asked in SUP Sisterhood for a sleep specialist. What I didn't realise that as well as working in the NHS as a sleep physiologist and running her own specialist sleep clinic - Stars Sleep Clinic - Holly is a very successful SUP racer and downwinder!
Holly is a SUP racer living in South Devon. She enjoys the competitive side of the sport and has raced in the GBSUP National Series since 2017. In 2021, Holly travelled to Hungary with her SUP for the ICF World Championships where she came 13th in the long distance race - an 18 kilometre race against some of the world's best!
Holly loves being in or on the ocean and takes any chance she can to get out there. She grew up around the water and now does lots of different watersports. When the weather turns she can often be found downwinding along the Devon or Cornwall coast, riding the bumps on her SUP from one point to another and enjoying every minute of it.
When Holly is not on the water, she loves to help others. She trained as a sleep physiologist and runs Stars Sleep Clinic where she offers cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia and supports people with a variety of different sleeping difficulties.
Holly is now a team rider for Starboard SUP, SUP North Devon and Paddle Logger. All organisations which care for the oceans and environment and allow us all the opportunity to protect what we love.
We talk about:
Growing up by the sea and her water loving family - everyone SUPS!
Downwinding - what it is, how to start safely, the safety aspects that Holly takes into consideration every time she goes out, joining a SUP downwinding group
Starting a SUP club at university
The power of community in paddleboarding and especially Anna Little's incredible help
The superstar Marie Buchanan
SUP racing - Read Holly's report for Paddlelogger about Hungary ICF World Championship races
The importance of sleep and how it impacts our wellbeing and performance
Tips on how to get a better night's sleep and tips if you aren't sleeping well
The importance of good nutrition as well as recovery when you are training hard
It would be great if you could also rate and review us on Apple as it will help more people find our paddleboarding SUP sunshine! Please always put safety first and train for your body.
07 Apr 2022
Vikki Weston - Founding Sydney's award winning She SUPs, Community Joy, Tiny Island Adventures + Popcorn on the Go
00:51:39
I am so thrilled to welcome our first international guest to The Joy of SUP today!
Vikki is a British-born adventurer and founder of She SUPs, her paddleboarding business in Sydney, Australia.
She SUPS is an all women's community focussed on empowering women + girls through SUP adventures.
Vikki moved to Sydney in 2015 + within a few months was hooked on paddling. First, it was kayaking, but then came SUP.
Being on the water helped her process working in a toxic corporate environment, visa struggles, loneliness, being away from family + living with anxiety. Through kayak and SUP she gained strength, learnt new skills and found her identity. It helped her create a stronger connection to Country, build friendships and connect with and learn from Mother Nature.
Conducting research, during the initial brainstorming stages of the She SUPs concept, Vikki was shocked (but at the same time not surprised due to personal experience) by the statistics around barriers to participation in adventure-sports for women, which were preventing so many women across Australia from gaining these benefits.
As she read these studies she could definitely relate. Unfortunately, she had found that sometimes being a female adventurer/paddler could be tough, and yet, it really shouldn’t be.
Therefore fuelled by her own experiences, and determined to provide a better, more supportive outlook for women Vikki decided to:
Take on an adventure challenge to raise publicity and awareness of deeply-rooted discriminatory social norms and stereotypes that often prevent women from pursuing adventurous activities/outdoor sports and get the She SUPs mission out into the world!! This was the She SUPs Sydney Expedition where she paddle boarded 30 waterways of Sydney in 30 days during September 2019.
Build an all women’s SUP community focused on creating a safe environment for women to try something new, learn, grow, connect with others and the planet and ultimately feel empowered through adventure.
Winning a prestigious award New South Wales (NSW) Office of Sport 'Her Sport, Her Way' Local Champion Award in recognition of her achievements in 2021 for increasing female participation in sport.
It would be great if you could also rate and review us on Apple as it will help more people find our paddleboarding SUP sunshine! Please always put safety first and train for your body.
07 Dec 2020
The Joy of SUP - The Paddleboarding Sunshine Podcast Trailer
00:06:14
Welcome to The Joy of SUP - the Paddleboarding Sunshine Podcast Trailer. I'm so excited that you are here and thank you.
My name is Jo Moseley and I am the host of the podcast.
In this trailer, I tell you more about my amazing guests, what we'll talk about and where we'll go.
I also share my 'why' for launching the podcast, my love of SUP and how I hope my wonderful guests and I will encourage you on your paddleboarding journey as we discuss all the health, happiness, friendship, purpose and possibility that SUP brings to our lives.
About Me: SUP has given me so much joy, confidence, courage and connection since my first lesson in the Lake District in 2016. I would love all those things and more for you.
The podcast is both a thank you letter to everyone who has inspired and encouraged me and a love letter to the wonderful sport.
One of our mottos is 'We rise by lifting others' and that's what I am here to do - to welcome, and celebrate you.
To give you inspiration, information and encouragement on your paddleboarding journey.
Whether you are dipping your paddle in the water for the first time, want to explore new places or disciplines, or have years of paddleboarding memories, you are in the right place and this the podcast for you.
The Joy of SUP - bringing paddleboarding sunshine to your world!
I hope you enjoy finding out more and do get in touch if you have a questions, would like to suggest a guest or put your own story forward! Happy paddling!
Cal Major - World Records, Night Paddling, Ocean Optimism and Finding Joy in Tiny Moments
00:52:38
I am thrilled to launch the first series of The Joy of SUP with an interview with Cal Major, a friend and true inspiration to me and many in the paddleboarding community.
Cal Major is an ocean advocate, world record stand up paddle boarder and veterinary surgeon. She founded Paddle Against Plastic in 2016 to bring a positive message to the plastic pollution crisis, and to inspire and empower positive change through stand up paddle boarding adventures.
Her 2018 expedition saw her SUP the length of the UK, from Land’s End to John O’Groats. She was awarded the Prime Minister’s Points of Light award on World Oceans Day to celebrate her campaigns and efforts to conserve our oceans.
Cal is passionate about connecting people to nature, to protect mental health, and to drive a desire to protect our natural world. As such, she is currently working on setting up the charity The Vitamin Sea Project. Cal loves to engage people through public speaking, writing and film. She lives in Devon where she surfs, kitesurfs and sea swims whenever possible.
In this episode, we talk about Cal's incredible adventures paddling round Cornwall, the Isle of Skye and the length of the UK and her films Skye's The Limit and Vitamin Sea (which you can access on her website).
We also get the most recent news on her mental health charity work, qualifying as a SUP instructor and hopes for making paddleboarding available to more young people. Cal shares her own mental health journey and the connections she made when cycling the country touring her film Vitamin Sea.
There's her Mum's homemade flapjack, the support of HM Coastguard, puffins galore and how joy in tiny moments in nature help her start her day.
It was an absolute honour and joy to interview Cal. She very generously gave me so much great advice on my own SUP adventure and inspired me to make films about paddleboarding with the words "just write and film what brings you joy."
You can follow Cal on Instagram @cal_major, on Twitter at @calmajor_ and her website CalMajor.com.
Cal is an Ambassador for Palm, Kleen Kanteen, Dryrobe, the Midlands Cooperative, Keen and Starboard. She trained as a SUP Instructor with Water Skills Academy. To see more of James Appleton's beautiful work find him on Instagram @jamesappletonphotography.
Thank you for listening! I do hope you enjoyed the podcast. If you have any questions or would like to suggest a guest please get in touch! My email is thejoyofsuppodcast@gmail.com and our Instagram page is @thejoyofsuppodcast_ Follow #thejoyofsuppodcast on Twitter and Instagram. The website is jomoseley.com.
Wishing sunshine and joy, please always put safety first and thank you for joining us. See you again soon. Jo @thejoyofsuppodcast_
Please note: Cal talks about depression and the suicide of her close friend in this episode.
I'm so thrilled to bring SUP surfer Heather Peacock to the podcast. I was so struck by her enthusiasm and zest for life on Instagram, I was keen to invite her to share her story.
Heather is a 44 year old SUP-surfer, mother of 2, wife to Chris, charity worker and lover of all things outdoors from TynemoIuth in North East England where she's lived for the past 20 years.
Her love for the sport developed from a chance meeting San Francisco in 2007, and she tells me that she's been hooked ever since...
Professionally, Heather works in a small but very dedicated team for the North of England Children's Cancer Research charity where she's largely responsible for marketing and event support.
Heather tells us how strength training has helped her performance in the sea and cycling. We also talk about how she fits paddleboarding into her busy life and learning to put her own needs higher up the priority list as a busy Mum. Heather likes cold water - the North Sea is particularly cold - and we talk about the mental health benefits of being in the sea.
Having been around SUP for so long, Heather loves to see the sport and community really growing and how accessible it is. She gives us some great tips on taking your first lesson, the importance of safety especially in the sea and how to get into SUP surfing.
She recently invested in a new SUP surf board from SmikSUP for which she and her daughter custom designed the artwork. You can see it on her Instagram now!
Heather also loves a beach clean and is often seen picking up the litter on her local beaches (Longsands and King Edwards Bay). She passionately believes in the power of the sea, the benefits of the outdoors, and helping others to 'dip their toe in the water' of stand up paddle boarding.
It was an absolute joy to talk to Heather and learn from about SUP surfing. I feel so inspired by her enthusiasm and generosity. Here's to rising by lifting others and moments of joy with blackcurrant sunshine smoothies.
You can find Heather on Instagram at @heatherpea.
Heather mentions her first board in 2008 from Naish.
Surf Yonder is the surf school she speaks so highly of.
Thank you for listening! I do hope you enjoyed the podcast. If you have any questions or would like to suggest a guest please get in touch! My email is thejoyofsuppodcast@gmail.com and our Instagram page is @thejoyofsuppodcast_ Follow #thejoyofsuppodcast on Twitter and Instagram. The website is jomoseley.com.
Wishing sunshine and joy, please always put safety first and thank you for joining us. See you again soon. Jo @thejoyofsuppodcast_
03 Jan 2021
India Pearson - SUP Yoga, 2 Minute Beach Clean Fundraising, She Paddles Ambassador and Dancing on Water
00:46:00
I'm so thrilled to share India Pearson's episode with you. I discovered her on Instagram and was struck by the light and kindness that shines through. I think you will love her too!
India is a yoga + SUP Yoga teacher, presenter and founder of Fin and Flow based on the Kent Coast in Hythe. As a former dancer, India found yoga after struggling with anxiety and the unforgiving pressures that can be felt in the performance industries. After what felt like a 'mid 20's crisis' India changed her mindset and started focusing on what fuelled her soul, instead of what felt expected. She left London, moved to the Kent coast, trained as a yoga teacher and developed a passion for watersports including SUP!
The more time India spent by and on the water, the more she noticed a positive impact in her own mental and physical health. Not only this, she also wanted to give back and protect the coastline, running regular beach cleans and fund-raising initiatives for environmental charities.
India currently runs yoga/beach cleans for Planet Patrol and in June 2020 embarked on a solo SUP trip, to paddle board the length of the Royal Military Canal between East Sussex and Kent in 1 day whilst litter picking and raise money for a '2 Minute Beach Clean Board' on Hythe Beach. With the help of a friend and trusty mobile phone India has put together a film of her adventure, to highlight the damage litter and most importantly plastic pollution is having on our waterways.
India has combined her passions together and founded Fin & Flow, a hub for like minded people to connect through wellbeing by the sea, from yoga to paddle boarding wild swimming, walking and beach cleans.
In this episode, India shares lots of wonderful and helpful information about SUP Yoga - from what to wear to what to expect and how it can really benefit us, meditation and mindfulness. She also tells us about her fundraising challenge for 2MinuteBeachClean and the On Planet Patrol app. There is also a brilliant story about the amazing things that can be done upcycling an old pair of waders! India gives us some insight into the British Canoeing She Paddles campaign and her dream location to paddle in the UK and her most memorable SUP moment.
It was an absolute joy to talk to India and learn more about SUP Yoga. Here's to rising by lifting others, dancing on the waves and a nice cup of tea and piece of cake!
Other links she talks about are above or on Instagram - @onplanetpatrol / @2minutebeachclean / @lornadoyledesign / @british.canoeing / @hathapaddleboards
Thank you for listening! I do hope you enjoyed the podcast. If you have any questions or would like to suggest a guest please get in touch! My email is thejoyofsuppodcast@gmail.com and our Instagram page is @thejoyofsuppodcast. Follow #thejoyofsuppodcast on Twitter and Instagram too. On Facebook we are TheJoyofSUPPodcast. The website is www.jomoseley.com
Wishing you sunshine and joy, please always put safety first and thank you for joining us. See you again soon, Jo x @thejoyofsuppodcast_
All photos credit + copyright India Pearson
08 Jan 2021
Sarah Blues - The Joy of Movement, #PaddleKitHerWay, Loving her Race Club and Being Braver
00:37:33
I'm so thrilled to introduce Sarah Blues to you. I discovered her on Instagram after I had shared details about being part of Sport England's This Girl Can campaign and Sarah commented on my post. I was struck immediately by her commitment to support other women who wanted to enjoy paddleboarding safely and comfortably and her #PaddleKitHerWay campaign. Sarah completely embodies one of the themes of the podcast that 'we rise by lifting others.'
Sarah lives in Weymouth, Dorset by the beach. She grew up there and her family life revolved around the sea and the community. Her father was second coxswain on the RNLI Lifeboat and Sarah gig rowed and swam in the sea.
She moved away from Weymouth for university and lived in Hertfordshire for 10 years. Her job is in marketing and communications. She returned to Weymouth just before the 1st lockdown in the UK and took up SUP in summer.
She immediately fell in love with SUP and everything it gave her in terms of confidence and a place to unwind. She first thought it would be a summer sport but loved it so much that she wanted to continue in the winter months.
However, as it got colder, she found it increasingly difficult to find kit that would keep her warm and safe. Most brands only go up to a UK size 16 in women's ranges and as a UK 18 and around 6ft tall, she felt very excluded from the leading brands. They simply didn't have the range she was looking for.
Sarah realised that if she was finding it difficult to get the right kit, then other women would be facing the same problem, but no one was talking about it. She set up her Instagram account @plussizepaddler to share her own story and encourage other women to share theirs. She realised that kit sizing and design was a barrier facing many women who wanted to continue to paddle in the winter months but felt they couldn't.
Rather than give up, Sarah set herself a mission to campaign for kit that fits and works for women over size 16. She shares inspiring stories and is spreading her message in the media. She was recently featured on British Canoeing's channels.
In this wonderful conversation, Sarah also shares how she has learned to enjoy exercise for herself and as a way to look after her body, noticing how she has improved her skills and her achievements. Her confidence has grown and she feels braver.
Sarah also talks about the impact joining a supportive club - the Dorset Race Club - has had on her life since returning to Weymouth, bringing her friendship and focus. This has inspired her to set herself a huge LEJOG SUP challenge in 2021 since recording our episode together.
You can find out more on her Instagram page @plussizepaddler and her website www.plussizepaddler.com.
Thank you for listening! I do hope you enjoyed the podcast. If you have any questions or would like to suggest a guest please get in touch! My email is thejoyofsuppodcast@gmail.com and our Instagram page is @thejoyofsuppodcast_. Follow #thejoyofsuppodcast on Twitter and Instagram too. On Facebook we are TheJoyofSUPPodcast. The website is www.jomoseley.com
Wishing you sunshine and joy, please always put safety first and thank you for joining us. See you again soon, Jo x @thejoyofsuppodcast_
14 Jan 2021
Jayne Rigby - SUP Fitness, SUP with a Pup, SUP Coaching with Liverpool SUP Co and Plastic Pollution
00:45:31
I'm thrilled to welcome Jayne Rigby of the Liverpool SUP Co. I met Jayne on Instagram and in 2019 and had a coaching session on the Albert Docks in Liverpool with her. Her love for coaching and helping clients improve their understand of SUP, their technical ability and enjoyment shines through. With a background in marine conservation, Jayne is also very active in protecting the environment. Jayne also has a special member of her team, her Staffy Oscar, so we will be SUP-ing with a Pup!
Jayne is the founder, owner and Head Coach at Liverpool SUP Co in England. She is also a Strength & Conditoning Coach at The Liverpool Strength Company & a Yoga Teacher at the Liverpool Yoga Company. Coaching, teaching, helping are her job and her life.
As well as being a coach, she is also a Marine Conservationist & does her conservation work as a branch of the Liverpool SUP Company. With a BSc in Ocean Sciences (Zoology w/Marine Zoology) as well as a PGCert in Conservation Management, she studied the ocean and how important it is for us to protect and conserve our 'big blue'.
Jayne is also the regional rep in Liverpool for Surfers Against Sewage, organising beach cleans and paddle pick ups with On Planet Patrol, talk to schools and helping local businesses go plastic free and be more sustainable.
In this episode we talk about:
How we can build SUP fitness on the land if we can't get to the water - some great ideas for a home workout
How improving our technical skills will help us paddle longer, faster, stronger as recreational paddlers and get more enjoyment from our SUP and prevent injury
Warming up and cooling down after SUP
Founding and building a SUP business
Combining her purpose, joy and business to make a difference in the world
Her commitment to the oceans
How SUP helps us see ourselves as athletes and appreciate what our bodies can do
SUPping with a pup & how we can do that safely
The work of Surfers Against Sewage and On Planet Patrol
How going under a swing bridge on a paddleboard is actually a burpee!
A beautiful paddle in Loch Lomond
You can find Jayne on Instagram @liverpoolsupco and personally @jayne_riggers. On Twitter @liverpoolSUPCo On Facebook Liverpool SUP Co.
Jayne's SUP Surf board - her pocket rocket - is Starboard.
Thank you for listening! I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did recording it. Jayne's passion for her clients, the sport and the oceans shine through. And of course the importance of Oscar her dog as she continues to build her business and Liverpool SUP Community.
If you have any questions please get in touch! My email is thejoyofsuppodcast@gmail.com and our Instagram is @thejoyofsuppodcast_. Follow #thejoyofsuppodcast on Twitter and Instagram too. On Facebook we are TheJoyofSUPPodcast. The website is www.jomoseley.com
Wishing you sunshine and joy and thank you for joining us. See you soon, Jo x
Please always remember to put safety first and be responsible for getting the right advice for your training, body and where and how you SUP. This podcast can't replace professional advice. The podcast was recorded in December 2020 before Lockdown 3 in the UK.
24 Jan 2021
Cadi Lambert - British Canoeing, Women in SUP Coaching, Mental Health + Paddling Friendships
00:39:20
I'm thrilled to welcome Cadi Lambert to the podcast. Cadi has been hugely instrumental in my own SUP journey over the last 2 years. I was honoured to work with her during my year as a #ShePaddles Ambassador. I'm grateful I can thank her publicly on the podcast.
This episode was recorded in December 2020 when Cadi was running the #ShePaddles programme at British Canoeing.
This is a programme to encourage more women + girls into paddlesports and develop their leadership + coaching roles.
#ShePaddles has a number of elements: a) The 10 Women's Paddlesports Ambassadors who share a love of paddling across their social media and blogging. b) A Sport England funded programme to develop a 100 women and girls as coaches and leaders across the country in clubs. c) the Women's Paddling Community, a 2500 strong community on Facebook where women can support each other, make new friends and build their confidence.
In this episode, we talk about:
how the #ShePaddles programme helped increase the numbers of women joining British Canoeing since its beginning 5 years ago when the figure was 27% female membership. In 2020 40% of the new members joining British Canoeing were women.
why it is important to join BC for your Waterways License - allowing access to 4500 kms of waterways, providing insurance + supporting campaigns such as Clear Access Clear Waters environmental work.
the Paddles Up Training Opportunities and Go Paddling website + resources available at British Canoeing.
On a personal level, Cadi is happiest when out running the trails with her dog Brew Dog, or wild swimming in a cold lake with friends. Nature has been a huge influence in her life and helped her through the death of a partner to suicide and the loss of her Mum to cancer last year. Her desire to chase positivity and help others find theirs has led her to qualifying as a Life Coach and she plans to use the outdoors, alongside coaching to create positive change in people's lives now she has left British Canoeing.
Cadi first tried SUP many years ago but thought it was only something to be done at the beach. She now loves to head out with friends for a SUP on the local rivers and canals. She hopes to live by the sea one day!
Thank you for listening! I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did recording it and have learned some more about Cadi, the #ShePaddles programme and British Canoeing.
If you have any questions please get in touch! My email is thejoyofsuppodcast@gmail.com and our Instagram is @thejoyofsuppodcast_. Follow #thejoyofsuppodcast on Twitter and Instagram too. On Facebook we are TheJoyofSUPPodcast. The website www.jomoseley.com
Wishing you sunshine and joy and thank you for joining us. See you soon, Jo x
Please always remember to put safety first and be responsible for getting the right advice for your training, body and where and how you SUP. This podcast can't replace professional advice. The podcast was recorded in December 2020 before Lockdown 3 in the UK.
NB Cadi mentions the death of her partner to suicide.
31 Jan 2021
Michelle Ellison - Paddling The Thames + The Channel, Citizen Science + A Wild Business Adventure
00:53:58
I'm thrilled to welcome Michelle Ellison to the podcast today. I first met Michelle in 2018 when we paddleboarded on the Thames with Active 360 and then went to Adventure Uncovered Live.
Michelle Ellison has been an adventurer, author, speaker, film producer and podcast club host since connecting with her love of the outdoors back in 2015.
She has since paddle boarded the length of the River Thames for citizen science, the longest fjord in Norway, the English Channel, and more recently the width of England for mental health.
Describing herself as a non-runner, cyclist and mountaineer, she took on cycling the length of the UK, running the width of the UK for mental health and suicide, and climbing the highest point in every European country.
A kiwi at heart, her mantra of ‘make sh*t happen’ pushes her to create new experiences for herself and others, believing in the power of connection and getting out of your comfort zone.
When she’s not in the outdoors you’ll find Michelle scheming her latest adventure, spending hours talking to her friends and family on the phone (Covid-times), binging on Netflix and tending to her career in HR.
In this episode, Michelle tells us about her exciting new venture bringing the Kula Cloth, which sounds fabulous and could make a great difference to women in the outdoors!
To get more information on Michelle’s projects and how you can buy your own environmentally friendly, technical antimicrobial pee cloth for your next adventure, visit www.shellsellison.com or @shells_ellison on Instagram.
If you have any questions please get in touch! My email is thejoyofsuppodcast@gmail.com and our Instagram is @thejoyofsuppodcast_.
Follow #thejoyofsuppodcast on Twitter and Instagram too. On Facebook we are TheJoyofSUPPodcast The website www.jomoseley.com
Wishing you sunshine and joy and thank you for joining us. See you soon, Jo x
Please always remember to put safety first and be responsible for getting the right advice for your training, body and where and how you SUP. This podcast can't replace professional advice. The podcast was recorded in December 2020 before Lockdown 3 in the UK.
05 Feb 2021
Adya Misra - #ShePaddles Champion, SUP Club Coach, Changing Careers + On Planet Patrol
00:47:24
I'm thrilled to welcome Dr Adya Misra to The Joy of SUP Podcast. I discovered Adya on Twitter and love her passion for coaching other women in SUP + kayaking as well as her commitment to the environment. I also admire how she made a decision to change her research career so that she could incorporate SUP + coaching into her life. There are so many valuable lessons within Adya's story I am honoured to share it.
Adya discovered the joy of being out on the water when she moved to Stockholm, Sweden and discovered kayaking in 2014.
Being inside a research lab 24x7 left little free time to enjoy her new hobby, so a few years later she decided to change careers and get her weekends back.
After kayaking for several years, and craving a challenge while living in a new city, Adya tried paddleboarding in 2019 in Ireland and a few months later bought her own board.
She is a flat water kayak coach and loves leading small groups of paddlers at her local canoe club near Liverpool. In the soundbite clip she also shares her joy of paddling in the Liverpool Albert Docks.
Adya also blogs about her adventures at Gone Paddling, hoping to inspire other women with full time jobs to try paddlesports while incorporating safety advice for everyone.
She is also a British Canoeing #shepaddles Club Champion hoping to improve representation of women at her local canoe club not just as members but in more leadership roles. We cover some really interesting topics around women in paddlesports from both a coaching and participation perspective. I found this really fascinating, in particular around technique and using our bodies in a more effective way.
With her paddling, blogging and #shepaddles work, Adya hopes to improve gender, ethnic and neuro-diversity in the paddlesports community.
Adya talks about paddleboarding in the Albert Docks in Liverpool. You may love the episode with our guest Jayne Rigby from Liverpool SUP Co who teaches SUP there too! Just look for episode no 6 in Apple, Spotify or Stitcher.
Thank you for listening! I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did recording it. I love Adya's commitment to coaching other women and to the environment and how cool is she to change her career to incorporate both!
If you have any questions, please do get in touch on thejoyofsuppodcast@gmail.com.
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Wishing you sunshine and joy, thank you for listening, Jo x
Please always put safety first and get the right advice for your training + body. Episode recorded December 2020 before Lockdown 3 in the UK.
02 Mar 2021
Camilla Todd - SUP Soul Retreats, Life Coaching, Anchors + Feeling the Fear + Doing It Anyway
00:51:32
I am thrilled to welcome Camilla Todd to The Joy of SUP Podcast. I met Cami on Instagram and loved her energy and passion for wellbeing of people and the planet. I was really keen to find out more about SUP & Soul, her wellness and water retreats.
In this episode Cami talks about making a big decision at a turning point in her life to become a SUP instructor, following a difficult few years. It is really inspiring to hear how she took that leap of faith to back her herself and how the support of life coaching and her partner helped her see the opportunities before her and go for them. She really helped me understand the value of life coaching and why she is now combining it on her wellness and water retreats.
Cami discovered the power of SUP in 2015 on a trip to Canada - a story I think you will love although a little hair raising!
She was immediately in love with the sport. In 2019 she trained as an ASI SUP Instructor in Portugal and officially launched SUP & Soul in 2020. Here is her vision for it:
“My vision is to create SUP experiences and retreats that combine the power of paddleboarding, nature and blue space with mindful practices to help enable people to care for themselves, each other and our planet. I strongly believe in the benefits of self care, compassion and finding calm in this chaotic world. I believe we can find this through reconnecting with nature and in turn we can use this connection to become nature ambassadors who will move mountains to protect what we love. That’s the purpose behind SUP & Soul.”
In this episode we talk about:
The power of life coaching
Following your dreams and backing yourself
Feeling the fear and doing it anyway
The kindness of strangers in encouraging us to believe in ourselves
Building self confidence
Becoming a SUP instructor with ASI and what that entails
SUP in Canada
Blue health and blue mind
How paddleboarding allows you to see a different perspective on life + your thoughts
Water and wellness retreats
Pivoting your paddleboarding business in a pandemic
Rediscovering the joy of play as we get older
Using an anchor to enjoy a quiet moment on the water
Cami talks about using an anchor on her paddleboard. Here is a link to what she uses: (not an affiliate link!) Boatworld SUP Anchor
Thank you for listening! I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did recording it. I love Cami's commitment to water and wellness and how she bravely decided to follow her dreams and bring her unique paddleboarding ideas to the world and help others.
I would love to hear what you enjoyed the most! Please do get in touch on thejoyofsuppodcast@gmail.com.
Instagram is @thejoyofsuppodcast_ Follow #thejoyofsuppodcast on Twitter and Instagram Facebook TheJoyofSUPPodcast Website www.jomoseley.com
Wishing you sunshine and joy, thank you for listening, Jo x
Please always put safety first and get the right advice for your training + body. Episode recorded December 2020 before Lockdown 3 in the UK.
06 Mar 2021
Rebecca Gillmore - RNLI Lifeguard SUP Safety, A Dip a Day, Going Viral + the Joy of an Incoming Tide
00:48:23
I am thrilled to welcome Rebecca Gillmore to The Joy of SUP Podcast. You might know her as Rebekah Mermaid on Instagram where she shares her watery adventures and commitment to the oceans. I have had so many people ask me to interview Rebecca for the podcast so let me introduce her!
Rebecca is a marine conservationist and all round water woman who spends a lot of time immersed in the sea. She is a stand up paddleboarder, surfer, open water swimmer and PADI scuba diver. She loves the sea deeply + is passionately committed to protecting it.
She works for many charities in different roles. She is:
In 2020 she did a dip a day raising money for British Divers Marine Life Rescue - yes, a dip each day 365 days of the year in all weathers!
Based on the Wirral, Rebecca shares her love for the area and how grateful she is to be so close to the water.
We talk about:
a) being a RNLI Lifeguard and water safety when we are paddling b) surfing in Bali, collecting plastic pollution and her video going viral c) paddleboarding around the Wirral d) her dip a day for BDMLR e) body confidence, appreciating our bodies and encouraging each other to believe in ourselves f) changing the narrative around watersports and the way women and men are differently portrayed in the media g) the reality of SUP in the North - all the layers! h) the benefits of a great dry bag i) plastic free snacks with homemade flapjack
Rebecca's advice for beginners to paddleboarding is to book yourself onto paddleboarding lessons and for those local to the North West recommends Jayne Rigby of Liverpool SUP Co who teaches in the Albert Docks in Liverpool. Jayne has also been on the podcast and you can find her episode here or just look for episode no 6 in Apple, Spotify or Stitcher to hear Jayne's story.
I'll be sharing a photograph of Rebecca on her RNLI jet ski. The photo is credited to David Edwards of Image 61. Thank you David for allowing us to use the great photo.
Thank you for listening! I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did recording it.
If you have any questions, please do get in touch on thejoyofsuppodcast@gmail.com.
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Wishing you sunshine and joy, thank you for listening, Jo x
Please always put safety first and get the right advice for your training + body. Episode recorded December 2020 before Lockdown 3 in the UK.
07 Mar 2021
Natasha Lovegrove - The Kind Store, Summer River Days, Unwinding and Plastic Pollution
00:39:47
I am so thrilled to welcome Natasha Lovegrove onto The Joy of SUP Podcast. Natasha is the founder of The Kind Store and I discovered her on Instagram when I was looking for a great plastic free shampoo + conditioner. She recommended Kind 2 (which I now use) and I realised she was a paddleboarder! She is also a big fan of hugging trees which is something I love doing too!
Natasha discovered paddleboarding by chance in Slovakia in 2015. She has always loved board sports, including high adrenaline wakeboarding and snowboarding.
She thought SUP was just something she could do on holiday, but was reintroduced to the sport through her interest in plastic pollution and the work of Lizzie Carr and On Planet Patrol paddleboarding litter picks. She realised it was a wonderful way to marry her two interests - board sports and caring for the planet.
Based in Essex, Natasha created The Kind Store over 2 years ago as she struggled to find products that met all of her principles and thought there must be more people like her wanting to reduce their single use plastic consumption. She's been vegetarian, now vegan, for nearly seven years and this is what kick-started her journey into sustainability.
She also has a successful career as a Chartered Building Surveyor and runs The Kind Store at night. She and her husband married in summer 2020 in Cornwall.
Like many of us, SUP offers Natasha the chance to escape the demands of a busy working life and gives her a space, place and time to unwind and relax.
I am keen to show all the possibilities of SUP on the podcast and share the important role it can have on our physical and mental wellbeing. I think many of us will relate to Natasha's story.
Topics we also cover:
The Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation requires an extra license in addition to the Waterways License available from British Canoeing. Always check the waterways to know where you are allowed.
Stopping to reflect and celebrate how far we have come either in business or our paddleboarding journey.
Natasha didn't grow up as a 'water baby' but found water sports a little later in life. We all find our way to SUP on different paths.
It would be great if you could also rate and review us on Apple as it will help more people find our paddleboarding sunshine! Also subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Wishing you sunshine and joy, thank you for listening, Jo x
Please always put safety first and get the right advice for your training + body. Episode recorded December 2020 before Lockdown 3 in the UK.
14 Mar 2021
Fiona Quinn - SUP + LEJOG Triathlon, Crossing the Irish Sea, Ignore the Fear Book + Dolphins
00:36:25
I am thrilled to welcome Fiona Quinn to The Joy of SUP Podcast. Having read her book Ignore The Fear and met her at the Wildbase film evening, I was so excited to finally speak to her about her world record triathlon and the lessons she could share.
Fiona is a keynote speaker, endurance adventurer and entrepreneur.
She became the first woman to complete a length of Britain triathlon in 2018 when she stand up paddleboarded from Lands End to John O'Groats, having already walked and cycled the route.
Taking on her fear of the sea, as well as the demanding logistics of sourcing a boat, crew and funding, she showed what you can achieve when you dare to start before you’re ready and rethink what’s possible.
She faced her fear and lost sight of shore to become the first woman to SUP across the Irish Sea. At the same time she became the first person to SUP the length of Britain on an inflatable board, picking up a hat-trick of world records during this expedition.
When not adventuring Fiona runs Adventure Book Club, sharing stories of adventure and helping others to get outside, as well as running the Action Collective, a 3 month coaching programme for entrepreneurs.
Fiona was sponsored by and used a Red Paddle Co inflatable paddleboard.
I hope you enjoyed listening to this episode as much as I did recording it. Having read Fiona's book and followed her online, you'll hear I did get a little star struck!
If you have any questions, please do get in touch on thejoyofsuppodcast@gmail.com.
It would be fantastic if you could also rate and review us on Apple as it will help more people find our paddleboarding sunshine!
Wishing you sunshine and joy, thank you for listening, Jo x
Please always put safety first and get the right advice for your adventures. training + body. Episode recorded December 2020.
19 Mar 2021
Sarah Thornely - UK SUP Racing Champion, Broadcaster, SUPJunkie + Cheerleader Extraordinaire
00:45:54
I am so thrilled to share Sarah Thornely with you on The Joy of SUP Podcast. She is one of the most inspiring, knowledgeable and kind women in the paddleboarding community and I am sure you will love her story.
Having had no previous sporting history, she learned to SUP in 2012 when she was 53. After a serious life-threatening operation she realised it was time to get on with paddling!
She raced for five years, culminating in jointly winning the National Series UK Title in the 14' class in 2017.
She promptly retired and offered to volunteer to help the GBSUP National Series on their events team with practical info for each race location and photography. She became part of the Live Feed of the first race which grew to also interviewing paddlers and all those involved in the race scene.
Supjunkie was "born" and she and her husband are now the media arm for GBSUP.
They have also been involved in some big SUP races: UKN1SCO races, the APP World Tour and went to China with the GB SUP Team who were competing in the World SUP Championships in 2018.
They do this for the love of SUP and it has kept Sarah connected with all the paddlers she used to race with.
It would be fantastic if you could also rate and review us on Apple as it will help more people find our paddleboarding sunshine! You can also subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Wishing you sunshine and joy, thank you for listening, Jo x
Please always put safety first and get the right advice for your training + body. Episode recorded during Lockdown 3 in the UK.
24 Mar 2021
Emily Hague - The Killer Whale Trail, SUP in Shetland, RNLI Crew and Being Grateful for the Sea
Emily is a marine biologist, specialising in marine mammals - whales, dolphins and seals. As well as her research, she has a deep care and passion for the sea and all that encompasses it. She is a volunteer lifeboat crew onboard the Anstruther RNLI Lifeboat. She also loves to spend her spare time walking or cycling coastal paths and beach cleaning. She loves getting in the sea itself, whether that’s swimming, kayaking or more recently, paddleboarding!
She is based in the beautiful East Neuk of Fife in Scotland, so mostly paddles around the skerries and rocks within the Firth of Forth. She also shares her wonderful paddles on the Shetland Isles.
Emily runs On the Killer Whale Trail, a social media platform dedicated to adventuring whilst looking for wildlife, with special highlights spotting killer whales in Shetland. She also runs the On the Litter Trail beach cleaning campaign, sponsored by Sea Changers. Through community action and team spirit the campaign collected over a tonne of litter in two weeks (including whilst paddleboarding!).
Emily loves the freedom and sense of adventure that SUP brings. Whilst it can be fun to enjoy with friends, she finds a solo paddle magical, where you can really take time to enjoy the peace and calm that the ocean can bring.
The sea, and all the wonderful creatures that inhabit it, are very close to Emily’s heart which is why she dedicates all her time to researching it, doing beach cleans, educating and encouraging others to enjoy it too.
You can find Emily: Instagram at @emilylhague and @onthekillerwhaletrail Twitter @emilyhague and @OntheKWTrail Facebook On the Killer Whale Trail Website On The Killer Whale Trail
You may also enjoy Hugh Harrop who photographs on Shetland Isles!
I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did recording it.!
If you have any questions, please do get in touch on thejoyofsuppodcast@gmail.com.
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Please always put safety first and get the right advice for your training + body. Episode recorded December 2020.
30 Apr 2021
Anna Little - Northern SUP Racing, Fanatic Team Rider, Cheerleading Others + Wetsuits at the School Gates
00:32:34
I am so thrilled to welcome Anna Little to The Joy of SUP Podcast today. I discovered Anna on Instagram and her energy for SUP shone through.
Anna is 47 years old, from Wylam, Northumberland. She used to be a PE teacher, but when she had her1st son 13 years ago, she gave up work and retrained as a biomechanics coach & personal trainer. She now runs her own business, enabling her to work around her 3 children.
She has always loved sports and being active. However, it has only been during these last few years that she realised how well her body responds to training and how much fun, challenging and rewarding SUP Racing is.
She set up and helps run Northern SUP Race team in Northumberland. She is also a sponsored team rider for Fanatic.
Anna feels that paddle boarding is free medicine to her. She loves training on the water and loves being with likeminded friends. She loves seeing other people achieve and learn to paddle and get better and better. She loves seeing the otters and the seals and many birds fly by.
Anna’s says 'there is something special about gliding along on top of the water, a connection with the water that you feel & experience that always ignites a spark inside me.'
We talk about:
Anna's first SUP Bike Run competition where she was singing on the water
Being a Team Rider for Fanatic
Having an active family life + raising her sons to be active
Pulling a tennis ball behind her board when training
Founding the Northern SUP Race team and goals for members
How you can get into SUP racing
How welcoming the SUP community is
The friendships which keep her going and the idea of 'we rise by lifting others' - the motto of the podcast!
Her training + biomechanics business
Paddling to Newcastle the first time she went on a board!
Arriving at the school gates in her wetsuit!
Anna also talks about Sarah Thornely - a Season 1 guest
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Please always put safety first + get the right advice for your training + body. Episode recorded January 2021.
I first met Linzi in 2018 when we were paddleboarding on the Thames with Active 360 and Adventure Uncovered before Adventure Uncovered Live. I remember hearing her speak about SUP Kids and being really intrigued and keen to find out more.
I think you'll find her story and the work she is doing to make a difference fascinating!
Linzi is a creative strategist and environmental educator living in a tiny house on a pretty tiny island. She is obsessed with all things ocean. Linzi is fuelled by curiosity, chasing fun and breaking rules. She is happiest when in, on or under water.
Linzi is committed to striving for a healthy ocean, thriving ecosystems and humans who are more connected to nature.
In this episode we talk about the amazing SUPKids programme she created that started in Australia with the Flying Doctors, working with Starboard to make a difference and bring SUP and environmental education programmes to more children (5 - 12 years old) across the globe.
We talk about life on a tiny island in a tiny house, peanut butter and chocolate snacks, paddling with her sister on an adventure, saltwater crocs and surfing.
You can find Linzi here: www.linzihawkin.com www.supkids.co www.protect.blue
Instagram @linzihawkin @sup.kids @protect.blue
I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I do! I'd love to hear your thoughts and feedback. Have you visited a SUP Kids School? Would you like to set one up?
If you have any questions, please get in touch on thejoyofsuppodcast@gmail.com.
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Wishing you sunshine and joy, thank you for listening, Jo x
Please always put safety first + get the right advice for your training + body. Episode recorded February 2021.
14 May 2021
Clare Rutter - #ShePaddles Canoe Wales, LGBTQ+ Champion, Mental Health + A Lockdown Tour
00:43:39
I am so thrilled to welcome Clare Rutter to The Joy of SUP Podcast!
Clare, a graduate with a working background in Youth Work and Justice, is an Outdoor Activities &+ Paddlesports Instructor at Adventure Beyond & Cardigan Bay Active based on the beautiful West Wales coastline and a keen volunteer.
She holds roles within both the UK Scout Association and Canoe Wales, is an Emergency Responder for the British Red Cross, a paddlesports Event Leader for the mental health in the outdoors charity ‘Black Dog Outdoors’, a Brand Ambassador for Moose Paddle Clothing + a national community champion for LGBTQ+ matters.
Clare is most widely known in the UK as the British Canoeing #ShePaddles Ambassador for Canoe Wales, writes for paddle and non-paddle magazines + her weekly online #ShePaddlesSaturday posts,
In 2020, despite the global pandemic, Clare was the driving force behind the launch + rise of #ShePaddles Cymru, in its 1st year, onto the Welsh women’s paddling scene.
Together with Canoe Wales she had a very successful Wales-wide ‘On Tour’ programme that resulted in over 250 new & beginner women + girls hitting the water, gaining their British Canoeing Paddle Start Award. 1 in 2 becoming full ‘On the Water’ members of Canoe Wales. Clare won the Volunteer of the Year Award.
Clare’s lifelong passion for paddlesports + now SUP has proved vital in her recovery and contributed towards her positive mental health after sustaining a lifechanging Traumatic Brain Injury just four years ago. She loves camping, travelling, hiking, geocaching, photography and videography.
It would be fantastic if you could also rate and review us on Apple as it will help more people find our paddleboarding SUP sunshine!
Wishing you sunshine and joy, thank you for listening, Jo x
Please always put safety first + get the right advice for your training + body.
21 May 2021
Gill Ryan - Overcoming Fears, SUP with Children, Fab Photography + SUP Friendships
00:54:11
I am so thrilled to welcome Gill Ryan to the podcast!
Gill lives in a town in Hampshire on the South Coast surrounded by water but this doesn’t mean she grew up as a water baby, in fact the opposite. She tried SUP in the summer of 2019 and instantly fell in love and SUP soon became a big part of her life. There was just one challenge and that was getting over her fear of the water!
Being married and a mum of 2, Gill loves nothing more than getting her family out on the water with her, she even got her over 70 year old dad out in a kayak for the first time in decades. Gill tells us all about preparation and patience she uses to take her children on the boards!
Being a naturally shy person around people she didn’t know, SUP has boosted Gill’s confidence dramatically. Never would she have imagined meeting up with a group of people she didn’t know and thoroughly enjoying herself. She has made some fantastic friendships.
Her new-found confidence has now led her to recording reviews on products. She shares that she still gets tongue tied and it takes several attempts along with a lot of editing but these reviews have proven very popular, especially her YAK Kallista Buoyancy Aid review. She also loves helping small businesses, promoting their clothing/accessory ranges and often gets sent items to promote on her ever growing Instagram @sup_loving_gill account.
In summer 2020 Gill organised three local meet ups, where around 20-30 people turned up each night. Going forward her plan is to organise more meet ups, including fancy dress nights and litter picks, organised through the local sup groups on Facebook.
Owning a VW campervan gives her the freedom to travel further afield and stay overnight. Gill is currently organising various trips around the UK including Devon, Lake District, Swanage and East Sussex.
Gill featured in the 2021 Spring edition of the SUP International Magazine, where she talks about the joy of being able to get back out on the water after restrictions lifted, what motivates her and her kit .
Along with SUP, Gill’s other passion is photography, no fancy cameras just her mobile. For her combining the two has been a dream. She loves nothing more than catching a beautiful sunrise or sunset from her board, spotting glorious water reflections and snapping those stunning autumnal shots on the Basingstoke Canal.
I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I do! I'd love to hear your thoughts and do follow Gill.
If you have any questions, please get in touch on thejoyofsuppodcast@gmail.com.
It would be fantastic if you could also rate and review us on Apple as it will help more people find our paddleboarding SUP sunshine!
Wishing you sunshine and joy, thank you for listening, Jo x
Please always put safety first + get the right advice for your training + body.
28 May 2021
Sarah Perkins - Coral Reef Research, SUP Surf, Citizen Science and the Joy of Cake
00:35:42
I'm so thrilled to introduce Dr. Sarah Perkins to you on The Joy of SUP Podcast!
Sarah is a wildlife biologist at Cardiff University whose work focuses on wildlife diseases. She works mostly outdoors, in the field, collecting data on everything from small wild mice to (extremely large) polar bears, but no matter the size of the study animal, she’s always got her eyes on the community that lives on, or in, her study species; the parasites.
When not studying disease transfer in wildlife, Sarah is a keen SUP surfer and racer living on the Pembrokeshire coast.
In recent years Sarah has combined her love of SUP with that of science, finding that her SUP works well as a floating laboratory for her marine research. Over the last 10 years Sarah has been carrying out research on the health of a small, remote coral reef community in Tobago.
The SUP has become an important part of the research equipment used, with it not only being the form of transport to the study sites, but a platform from which to observe the reef and collect samples.
Back in the UK, Sarah is an advocate for wildlife conservation, education and responsible engagement. She can frequently be spotted paddling her SUP while wearing a mask and snorkel; ready to jump off and explore the underwater world.
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Wishing you sunshine and joy, thank you for listening, Jo x
Please always put safety first + get the right advice for your training + body.
11 Jun 2021
Becky Dickinson - SW Coastal Blogger, SUP Instructor, Paddling to The Scilly Isles + Jam on Scones
00:44:28
I am so thrilled to welcome Becky Dickinson to the podcast today!
Becky is a paddle boarder based in the South West of the UK. She took up paddling in 2013 after her friend Guy set up Jurassic Paddle Sports in Sidmouth, Devon.
Although Becky was born in Yorkshire and spent her early years living in Hebden Bridge, her family moved to Devon when she was 6 years old and has been a water baby ever since. She started sailing at the age of 7 and spent many weekends playing in the surf on the North Devon coast.
As surfing became more competitive on the water, she looked for a sport that was more accessible and paddle boarding was perfect!
Last year Becky set up a WhatsApp group for paddle boarders based in the South West of the UK. It’s allowed women to meet up, make friends, share advice and knowledge of SUP and explore new paddle locations with great company!
Becky is also taking on a paddle boarding challenge with her friend John, to raise money for cancer research which has impacted her life as with many others over recent years. They will be paddling across to the Scilly Isles from Cornwall, planning is still in its early days but will share the details of when they come available.
We will share the links to Becky's fundraising page on social media.
She is 42 and lives in Croyde, North Devon with her 2 girls, husband Graham and her dog Pixie.
In 2019 I fundraised for The 2 Minute Foundation with my C2C SUP adventure from Liverpool to Goole, creating 4 beach clean stations. I am a very proud Ambassador.
After graduating with a BA degree in 2000, Nicky travelled to Mexico + New Zealand. She worked in Australia with one job overlooking Sydney Harbour bridge and the blue mountains and loved every minute!
On her return, she worked in financial PR, then project management but jumped at the opportunity to join Graham in India for 6 months where she travelled and volunteered for a Women’s empowerment charity.
After working in London, the pull back to North Devon and the Atlantic coast was magnetic.
At the end of her maternity leave for her firstborn, she started working with Martin Dorey, founder of The 2 Minute Foundation for his writing business 1 day a week.
As traction on the 2 minute beach clean hashtag grew, she listened intently into the conversations between Martin and Dolly, the social media manager and wanted ‘in’! Starting out with the bookkeeping, online shop and station sales, she soon picked up more hours to work with corporate relations, new campaigns, recruiting the wider 2 minute team and being instrumental to transition into charity status.
She now helps to drive The 2 Minute Foundation forwards with the growing and awe inspiring team and adores working for a charity that aligns with her values. She is 2 Minute through and through, always on the look out for new 2 Minute opportunities and litter (!), continually learning and seeking out new adventures.
In addition to the love of SUP, her hobbies include running, Pilates, singing and dipping in the sea!
In this episode we also hear how Nicky's Grandfather was enjoying paddleboarding in the 1940s!
It would be fantastic if you could also rate and review us on Apple as it will help more people find our paddleboarding SUP sunshine!
Wishing you sunshine, thank you for listening, Jo x
Please always put safety first + get the right advice for your training + body.
25 Jun 2021
Evie Smith-Woolley - One Wave Sidmouth, Fluro Friday, Freedom and Tunnock Caramel Bars
00:37:17
I am so thrilled to welcome Evie to the podcast today!
Evie is a mental health nurse from Devon and co tribe leader of OneWave Sidmouth where she combines her love of the sea and paddle boarding with her passion for making blue therapy accessible to all.
She believes that everyone should have the chance to feel the benefits of the sea, talk openly about mental health and be part of a supportive community.
@OneWaveisallittakes is a non-profit surf community raising awareness of mental health with a simple recipe: salt water, surfing and wearing fluro to make an invisible issue visible.
Started in 2013 by Grant Trebilco in Australia, OneWave has spread all over the world with around 200 groups now taking part.
In 2019 Sidmouth joined the initiative and tribe leaders Evie and Charlotte now run frequent Fluro Friday sessions on the beach.
With thanks to the incredible guys at @FatStickBoards and very generous donations, OneWave Sidmouth provides opportunities for people to experience Paddleboarding and other water based activities depending on the sea conditions.
With thanks to a previous guest Becky Dickinson for introducing Evie to me! You can listen to Becky's podcast episode here.
I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I do! I'd love to hear your thoughts and do follow Evie and Charlotte at One Wave Sidmouth.
If you have any questions, please get in touch on thejoyofsuppodcast@gmail.com.
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Wishing you sunshine, thank you for listening, Jo x
Please always put safety first + get the right advice for your training + body.
02 Jul 2021
Anni Ridsdill Smith - Frangipani SUP, BSUPA, SUP Racing + Friendship
00:56:11
I am so thrilled to welcome Anni Ridsdill Smith to the podcast today!
Anni is the owner of Frangipani SUP Limited, a long established and very popular British Stand Up Paddle Association (BSUPA) approved SUP school in Essex, with an experienced team of qualified instructors offering courses and certification for beginners, tourers and racers.
She is a Director of BSUPA and trains Instructors in Essex and around the UK, supported by a Masters Degree in Training and Performance Management and many years experience training airline and airport staff.
Anni is a passionate and successful SUP racer who competed at the UK's first ever women's invitational SUP race at the Southampton Boat Show in 2013 and she has competed regularly ever since.
She is a committee member of GBSUP and with members of her beloved Frangipani SUP Race team just loves travelling the county to race hard. She is an Ambassador for Mistral SUP in the UK and for #ThisGirlCan, for SUP in Essex.
In her non SUP time Anni is a Board Trustee at the Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust and wife and mum to her super, fun family of tall men and pesky cats.
There is so much wisdom and experience in this podcast about paddleboarding technique and knowledge, running a business, the SUP community, friendship and being SUP fit. I really hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Do follow Anni to keep up to date with what she is doing!
If you have any questions, please get in touch on thejoyofsuppodcast@gmail.com.
It would be fantastic if you could also rate and review us on Apple as it will help more people find our paddleboarding SUP sunshine!
Wishing you sunshine, thank you for listening, Jo x
Please always put safety first + get the right advice for your training + body.
09 Jul 2021
Cath Knight - SUP The River Wye, Live Loudly Live Kindly, Friends on Adventures + Bliss Balls
00:48:34
I'm thrilled to welcome Cath Knight to The Joy of SUP Podcast today!
Cath is a very inspiring woman whose recent river paddleboarding and fundraising adventure on the River Wye with her friend Ginny Cooper really moved me.
Cath lives in a village called Taplow close to the River Thames and Maidenhead. She has a busy life with two sons Jack 15 and is a Forest School Leader as well as being part of and volunteering at a plastic free Refill Shop.
In May 2021 Cath and a childhood friend, Ginny embarked upon a 100 miles, 5 day adventure on the River Wye to raise money for a charity - The Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group in memory of Ruby Fuller and her fund. They were supported by Ginny's partner Fillip.
If you wish to make a donation to help them reach their £10,000.00 goal you can find their fundraising page here. How wonderful it would be if we could help them as a community!
Here are some links to places and people we talk about in the podcast:
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Wishing you sunshine, thank you for listening, Jo x
Please always put safety first + get the right advice for your training + body.
21 Jan 2022
Steph Barnicoat - SUP with Steph, Seaful Adventure, Paddling with Percy and Seals
00:42:49
I'm thrilled to welcome Steph Barnicoat to The Joy of SUP Podcast today!
Steph lives in Cornwall with her beautiful dog and SUP companion Percy. She works in marine mammal acoustics and also runs a bespoke SUP business called SUP with Steph on The Gannel, Newquay.
In this episode, we talk about:
Her 95 km paddleboarding adventure along the Cornish coast raising money for Seaful Charity founded by Cal Major
Her business SUP with Steph sharing the beauty of sunrise and sunset SUPs in Cornwall
It would be fantastic if you could also rate and review us on Apple as it will help more people find our paddleboarding SUP sunshine!
Wishing you sunshine, thank you for listening, Jo x
Please always put safety first + get the right advice for your training + body.
28 Jan 2022
Hayley Browning - Creating the Paddle Cabin, Experiencing Breast Cancer, The SUP Life and Tasty Tomato Soup
00:45:32
I'm thrilled to welcome Hayley Browning to The Joy of SUP Podcast today!
Known for her infectious energy and love of the outdoors, Hayley is co-founder of the award-winning Paddle Cabin and British Canoeing SUP Coach, and it’s safe to say paddleboarding has completely transformed her life since her diagnosis of breast cancer in 2017 at the age of 27.
Paddleboarding has allowed her to reconnect to nature, the feeling that had been missing for her since 2010 where she lived in a wooden cabin with no electricity on a Wolf Lake in Minnesota. While having an 11 year career in the charity-corporate partnership world taught her a lot, it’s not the environment that would help her overcome the long-term physical and mental effects of having breast cancer at such a young age, unlike the positive wellbeing effects of the outdoors.
After lockdown’s reflection time, quitting her 9-5 office job without a real plan and risking her life savings to follow her dream of working on the water paid off, with the opportunity of a lifetime soon coming her way. Fast forward six months, alongside her friend Jo Taylor, Hayley opened the Paddle Cabin’s door and brought the paddle life to Kent, winning awards for their paddleboarding business which has water safety and wellbeing on the water at it’s heart.
Combine that love of nature, with her passion for introducing people to adventure, and getting into the nitty gritty of technical SUP coaching, that’s what you can expect from time with Hayley. Hopefully this episode will give you a flavour of paddle life at the cabin and inspire you to take that leap into your unknown, and trust the net will appear, like it did for Hayley.
We talk about:
The Paddle Cabin - building a partnership with Jo Taylor
It would be great if you could also rate and review us on Apple as it will help more people find our paddleboarding SUP sunshine!
Wishing you sunshine, thank you for listening, Jo x
Please always put safety first + get the right advice for your training + body.
04 Feb 2022
Lesley Robinson - Heron and Hush community, RED January, Trent 100 and Babybels
00:50:58
I am thrilled to welcome Lesley Robinson of Heron and Hush to The Joy of SUP Podcast.
I discovered Lesley on Instagram when I saw her fundraising for RED January, a campaign founded by Hannah Beecham encouraging us to move every day to Beat The Blues in January and fundraise for mental health charities.
Lesley tells us more:
My love of the outdoors grew with me from a young age when we would go for hikes for my little legs, through woodland, farmland, fields, or by the lakes and rivers. If we weren’t walking, we were cycling miles along dirt tracks in the Hertfordshire villages or playing outside. I can't tell you how much I dislike being inside! ‘Outside is the best side’ and where I feel that sparkle, that warm feeling.
18 years ago, I moved to Bedford, a short walk away from the river and the country park and knew instantly that being closer to nature felt better, years went by where I enjoyed these blue and green spaces by myself and with friends and family.
Returning from holiday several years ago, I had a SUP taster session on my local river, the River Great Ouse and I was hooked! After spending as much time as I could on the water and attending different SUP courses and clinics, I decided to go for my SUP Instructor Qualification with ASI and now… Heron and Hush is heading into it’s third year!
There’s nothing I love more than seeing those smiles at the end of a session and the incredible effect being on the water has on everyone, from the soothing and calming moments where we connect with nature to the fun and frolics we have.
Heron and Hush has grown so much, through some tough times! I think we provide something for everyone, new experiences, edging out of your comfort zone with that support and knowledge on hand.. I want to make SUP accessible for everyone in a way that they enjoy and have the most fun!
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Wishing you sunshine, thank you for listening, Jo x
Please always put safety first + get the right advice for your training + body.
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