Maddi and Holly interview David and Lewis, the main faces behind Paddle Logger. We discuss the history of Paddle Logger, its evolution over the past 10 years, and the successes along the way. Throughout the episode, we chat about the early days of the app, the growth of the paddling community over the last 10 years, the diversity of Paddle Logger's users, and the development of the PaddleLIVE® safety feature. David and Lewis tell us how proud they are of the app's success and their gratitude...

We can't believe season two is over already. In this round up episode, cohosts Maddi Leblanc and Holly Pye look back and chat about their favourite moments from this season, sharing highlights from each of the ten awesome guests we've had the pleasure of speaking to. Throughout season two, we've learned from explorers, world champions, SUP athletes, kayakers, and many, many more. We'd love to hear what you've learned from these conversations and how it's improving your paddling at home. Let...

Marie is a waterwoman from South Devon, Great Britain. She’s got years of experience under her belt in almost every water sport you can think of. Marie’s well known as a SUP racer, having been paddling since 2007, but her journey started in competitive windsurfing and has evolved to all paddling disciplines since. In this episode we dive back through the history of SUP, from the first boards and paddles, to the evolution of racing trends, all the way up to Marie’s recent experiences at the...

Chris Freeman, the owner and founder of Black Project, discusses his journey in the water sports industry and the development of Black Project in the SUP and Windsurf worlds. Chris transitioned from competitive windsurfing to stand up paddling (SUP) and began creating high-performance fins and paddles in the process. We learn about how good quality fins and paddles can dramatically improve your paddling experience. Chris emphasises what goes into product development and how Black Project...

Today we’re chatting with Seychelle, professional stand up paddle board (SUP) racer. A few months ago, Seychelle won the ICF World Championships 200m Sprint race only a few months after also winning two 70 mile and 80 mile endurance events. We chat about different SUP disciplines and the topic of specialisation. Seychelle tells us how it really is possible to do it all, and we learn more about the physiological requirements for different types of paddling. Seychelle shares her insights on...

Blake Carmichael is the winner of the 2023 Last Paddler Standing endurance event, where he paddled for a record-breaking 50 hours. He completed this just a few months after also winning the solo men’s division of the 80 mile Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis from the Bahamas to Florida. In this episode, Blake shares his journey in stand up paddle boarding, going from beginner to ultra long distance paddler in just a couple of years. We learn about Blake’s recent paddle across the state of Florida...

Jon White is a para-canoeist and was the first para-athlete in an ICF event, has represented Great Britain at several world championships winning many medals, and recently won two Gold medals at the 2023 ICF Ocean Racing World Championships in Australia. He lives by “a strong will and a sharp mind can overcome almost anything”. In this episode, Jon discusses his competitive journey and how he rediscovered his passion for paddling after experiencing a life changing injury in the Royal Marines...

3 x World Champion, a gold medalist in the Pan American Surfing Games, 2x Carolina Cup Graveyard Champion, Gorge Downwind OC1 Champion and APP World Tour World Champion. April has worked HARD over the last decade and shares her journey as a paddler, an athlete, a coach and now new parent. She talks about how she started paddling from a background with zero fitness, and the challenges she faced as a beginner. April emphasised the importance of commitment and gradual progress in achieving...

Dr. Audrey Lee, a performance and plant-based sports nutrition coach, shares her journey in the world of paddle boarding and the importance of self-care, recovery, and nutrition in achieving a balanced lifestyle. Audrey emphasises the need to listen to our bodies and how to make conscious choices that support our wellbeing. Her approach to performance coaching focuses on optimising routines and simplifying processes to create long-term changes. Audrey discusses the power of conscious...

Brad Friesen has completed some incredible feats and shares with us his journey into endurance paddling from river surfing and white water paddling. His background in canoeing, kayaking, and mountaineering led him to discover stand up paddle boarding. Brad talks about his experience with endurance events such as the Yukon River Quest and the Yukon 1000, and the mental and physical challenges they present. Brad shares his passion for the sport and the dedication he has for his role as a race...

Have you ever thought about what happens to a paddle board once it's reached the end of its life? In this episode Holly & Maddi sit down with Pip Andrews, Eco Partnerships Manager for Starboard SUP. Pip shared her passion for sustainability and we discuss the importance of protecting the environment. Pip has heaps of environmental knowledge and gave us some ideas to keep the waters clean as stand up paddle boarders. We chatted about water recreation and other sports including sailing,...

Bruce Kirkby, a Canadian explorer and adventurer, joins the Rise and Guide podcast to kick off season two. He shares his passion for life and what it means to get outside of your comfort zone. Bruce started guiding all kinds of expeditions over 30 years ago. In more recent years, his journey into the paddling world began with kayaking and stand up paddle boarding. We asked him what he loves about his time outdoors and what makes his trips so special. Paddling allows for exploration and a...

We're kicking off Season 2 of Rise and Glide. Maddi Leblanc and Holly Pye catch up on everything that's happened since the end of Season 1. They discuss their highlights, challenges, and lessons learned from various competitions. Maddi shares her decision to switch sponsors, and Holly talks about her plans for the upcoming season, including races in Europe and the UK. They also talk about their current training routines and winter travel. We've got a preview of our diverse guest lineup...

Maddi Leblanc and Holly Pye reflect on their favourite moments from the past ten episodes of Rise & Glide. From epic rowing adventures to SUP racing, waves, science and everything in between, Season 1 has been a great mix of adventure and inspiration. Listen to Maddi and Holly's insights and the impact that each guest has had on them. As Season 1 comes to a close, we want to hear about your favourite moments from guests we have spoken to. Send us a message on Instagram @maddi3leblanc or...

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

Holly sits down with Emily Evans, an experienced SUP, canoe and white water rafting paddler. In this episode, find out all about competitive white water rafting, Emily’s favourite events and how it led to SUP racing and surfing for her.We also learn as Emily explains the importance of routines and visualisation in training and racing, and how she applies that in her own paddling as well as her coaching. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast for more inspiring stories like Emily's and...

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

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

Adya Misra discovered paddling whilst living in Sweden, ten years ago. In this episode, we talk about playing calendar tetris to balance stand up paddle boarding, canoeing and sea kayaking (alongside working full time and volunteering as a coach) and why those sports give us so much happiness. Adya tells us why she started coaching paddle sports and how People of Colour Paddle was born as a mentoring scheme for people from ethnic minority backgrounds. Adya is creating opportunities whilst...

Join us to listen to Caroline’s story of paddling and racing for Team Canada. Born deaf, Caroline doesn’t know what it’s like to hear other paddlers to her left and right, safety boats coming up behind her and crowds cheering from the sidelines. She explains what it’s like to paddle whilst wearing cochlear implants and we dive into how she started paddling, the intense training that goes into racing sprint canoe and kayak and why she now loves stand up paddle boarding. Caroline often paddles...

Red Paddle Co is 15 this year, we sat down with Founder John, a former competitive windsurfer who revolutionized the water sports industry. We chat with John to find out more about his transformation from an avid windsurfer, travelling around the world competing in wave sailing, to the visionary mind behind the world's leading inflatable stand up paddle board brand. We talk about his competitive wave sailing career, SUP racing, the challenges that fueled his success, and how the idea for Red...

We sit down with Sarah Perkins, a wildlife biologist at Cardiff University with a passion for stand up paddle boarding. Sarah is a keen SUP racer, SUP surfer and windsurfer and tells us how she combines her love for the water with her scientific research. One of the coolest aspects of Sarah's work is how she utilizes her stand up paddle board as her floating laboratory during her research expeditions. She explains how paddling allows her to access remote areas and observe wildlife up...

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

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