Episode 428 ~ May 2, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Kevin Callan joins us to talk about his first paddle of the season and brook trout, presentations he will be doing at Frontenac Outfitters, and he also shares some of his thoughts on the recent suspension of some important environmental and ecological programs at Fleming College.…

Episode 427 ~ April 25, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics After paddling at least once in each of the past 12 months, Sean has a couple things he would change during winter paddling There is a need to be very concerned with the amount of paddler accidents, rescues, and deaths around the world When someone wants to attempt a world record but throws a ’caus…

Episode 426 ~ April 18, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics After setting a speed record on the Mississippi in 2023, Scott Miller has his eye set on the Minnesota River A motion to set and upper age limit on rafting and maybe require a fitness certificate for seniors in is front of the High Court in northern India Frank Wolf is paddling across the Darien Ga…

Episode 425 ~ April 11, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Our Guardians, such as veterans and first responders need help once in a while too. Guardian Revival helps with that. A paddling club in British Columbia is helping with recycling plastics pulled from the ocean. The International Rafting Federation has thrown its support behind the Sport for Nature…

Episode 424 ~ April 4, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Sean got his March paddle in over the Easter weekend A chance to canoe for free on Earth Day A couple National Parks are keeping their waterbodies closed until March 2025 The Paddler Co-op needs help to keep access to the Madawaska River open Are we smelling something on canoe trips more and more? T…

Episode 423 ~ March 28, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics A study is being done in Hawai’i on the benefits of outrigger canoeing on people with and without disabilities 8 of the best kayaks to look at if you are planning on taking your dog out on the water with you It looks like there is going to be a great rafting season in California and Oregon, on the …

Episode 422 ~ March 21, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Part 3 of 3 from our interviews at the Quiet Adventures Symposium Cliff Jacobson chats about himself, books, paddling, and a few other things Camper Christina lets us know what she has been up to Jerry Vandiver and Caitlin Evanson chat about their latest album and perform a song from it…

Episode 421 ~ March 14, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Part 2 of 3 from our interviews at the Quiet Adventures Symposium Michael Gray of Uncommon Adventures talks about paddling in Antarctica and a few other places Stephanie Gandulla joins us from the NOAA Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary to talk about paddling over sunken ships…

Episode 420 ~ March 7, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Back at the Quiet Adventures Symposium We chat with Chicago Adventure Therapy to see where they are 5 years after our initial interview The Dragonflyers of Michigan are a group of dragonboaters out of Mason Michiganעל ידי SR

Episode 419 ~ February 29, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics On this Leap Year we skip back to past Quiet Adventures Symposiums to bring you a few of our favourite interviews: Chicago Adventure Therapy (CAT) ~ Leadership through paddling; Joanie McGuffin ~ Lake Superior Watershed Conservancy and Canoes for Conservation; Jerry Vandiver and Caitlin Evanson …

Episode 418 ~ February 22, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics There is an updated website for the French Broad River that has a ton of useful information for paddlers They are still at it in Georgia. Now they are questioning whether landowners can restrict access to the water due to a judge’s ruling Going to bag a summit at 19, 780 feet above sea level? Wh…

Episode 417 ~ February 15, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Some paddlers plan, train, and prepare for years to accomplish a goal just to be lambasted by critics because they fear others may copy them and get hurt. Do we have the right to tell others to not do what they train for or do we tell people that they have to take responsibility for their own ac…

Episode 416 ~ February 8, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics If you plan to go paddling in the Boundary Waters this year or the Grand Canyon next year, pitter patter, apply for permits now Motorized standup paddleboards are a thing and here are the top 6 for 2024 In North America we are looking for lighter boats, not heavy fibreglass ones. That is not the …

Episode 415 ~ February 1, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics People heading over to Africa for holidays tend to veer towards the big game safaris. Maybe you should check out a Mokoro canoe safari while you are at it The ICF is introducing a new mixed senior / junior relay to this year’s ICF Canoe Marathon World Cup Sure there are pro’s and con’s to inflata…

Episode 414 ~ January 25, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics With his goal to paddle at least once every month for a year, Sean talks about his January paddle and ducks Some news that came from Current Designs and Stohlquist Ever want to know what you should pack if you planned a 1000 mile trip on your standup paddleboard?…

Episode 413 ~ January 18, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Big things are happening with the removal of the dams and the draining of the reservoirs on the Klamath River. Now we know more of the plans after the river returns to its normal course Looking for a place to kayak in the winter? Check out the Lofoten Islands in Norway The Right side / Left side …

Episode 412 ~ January 11, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Sean tested his new dehydrator as well as the new Jetboil Flash 2.0 he bought After the New Years paddle without Athena, Sean was wondering about drysuits for dogs, and was disappointed The Columbia River Gorge is a spectacular paddle and researchers are figuring out how it came to be…

Episode 411 ~ January 4, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Sean spent New Years up at Mew Lake in Algonquin Park and he brought his canoe just in case All the shows we love to attend are coming up soon, so it is time to plan your visits If you are into folktales, have you heard the Legend of the Flying Canoe?…

Episode 410 ~ December 28, 2023 Podcast Info / Topics Georgia is looking at legislative measures that may classify many popular streams as ‘non-navigable’ The canoe has been, and continues to be, the perfect boat for going out and harvesting wild rice The Amazon is experiencing its worst drought on record…

Episode 409 ~ December 21, 2023 Podcast Info / Topics When the first people came to North America, did the walk here or did they paddle? When the pollution kills your livelihood, you take a canoe out on the Nile and gathering the plastic, with surprising results Australian canoe polo competition discipline procedures have been revised. Some of thes…

Episode 408 ~ December 14, 2023 Podcast Info / Topics A Minnesota town has come up with a unique way to attract police officers Ever wonder what happens after a dam is removed and the river is allowed to return to what it was 200 years previous? There are a few shark deterrents for paddlers out there, but are they all worth the money?…

Episode 407 ~ December 7, 2023 Podcast Info / Topics What happens if someone steals your canoe from your house, or off your car, or you smash it on a trip? Are you covered by insurance? Maybe not. Map-making guru Jeff is back with Maps By Jeff, and they look good! When floods allow you to kayak through California locations that have not seen paddle…

Episode 406 ~ November 30, 2023 Podcast Info / Topics What happens when a strong proponent of paddle sports is no longer around to push people to take up paddlesports in their area? Remembering a Grosse Pointe / Detroit area kayaker. Sean talks about an incident that happened on a recent kayak outing. The Two Row Wampum, a treaty remembered.…

Episode 405 ~ November 23, 2023 Podcast Info / Topics Sean has been listening to some Audible books and talks about a couple that he enjoyed / is enjoying Dubai Fitness Challenge has added a standup paddle board section to its yearly event 10 diverse outdoor hobbies that are paddle related, but not really, but they are…

Episode 404 ~ November 16, 2023 Podcast Info / Topics In North America we have many options when buying a paddle craft, but what about in the Donga market of Narail? There are many different log rafting experiences around the world and some look like a lot of fun. Are you heading to Florida for the winter months? You may want to grab a kayak and ch…

Episode 403 ~ November 9, 2023 Podcast Info / Topics The Ikada-Kudari log rafters of Japan are keeping a 600 year old tradition alive and a small village from economic collapse There is a list of the most majestic waterways in the world to paddle and some of them are stunning We talk about beer, new cars geared towards outdoor people and paddlers, …

Episode 402 ~ November 2, 2023 Podcast Info / Topics Mountain Equipment Company (MEC) has made changes over the last few years What do you need to do to get your canoe and kayak ready for winter Whirling Disease is spreading in British Columbia and Parks Canada is taking drastic actionעל ידי SR

Episode 401 ~ October 26, 2023 Podcast Info / Topics Pumpkin paddling in giant pumpkins is back again Is this the end of the road for 128 year old Eureka! products Experimental archaeology, canoes, and the stone ageעל ידי SR

Episode 400 ~ October 19, 2023 Podcast Info / Topics Kevin Callan joins us on our 400th show to talk canoe trips, bears, and how paddling and the podcast have influenced our lives over the years. It is a 2 hour chat with some serious topics and some good laughs as well.על ידי SR

Episode 399 ~ October 12, 2023 Podcast Info / Topics There has been a lot more research done on the Wisconsin dugout canoes and a LOT more found. Rafting with food in Switzerland, but all classy-like. Have you ever heard of bellyaking? Neither have we, but it is a weird twist on kayaking.על ידי SR

Episode 398 ~ October 5, 2023 Podcast Info / Topics There is a connection between the paddling cultures of Taiwan and Hawaii and it has to do with the Austronesian migration Want to go to Japan? There are 12 places you should think about paddling. Scientists have recreated an important historic paddling trip through the Everglades.…

Episode 397 ~ September 28, 2023 Podcast Info / Topics Lake Bagging is swimming in as many lakes as you can, but some people are putting a paddling twist on it 3000 km’s solo from the southern border of the Northwest Territories to the northern border at Tuktoyaktuk with some great people along the way The Canadian Canoe Museum has an update on the…

Episode 396 ~ September 21, 2023 Podcast Info / Topics Viewers watching one of the bear cams in Alaska helped save the life of a hiker If you are new to paddling or want to start, you might want to check out STARTboating.ca There are 11 paddling locations in the U.S. that are must do’s when it comes to fall colours…

Episode 395 ~ September 14, 2023 Podcast Info / Topics Insect transmitted diseases are on the rise and spreading. How concerned should outdoor recreationalists be? Our favourite time of the year: Fat Bear Week!!!! An update on the paddlers making their way through the Northwest Passageעל ידי SR

Episode 394 ~ September 7, 2023 Podcast Info / Topics Sean and Tracey went for a relaxing canoe trip in Temagami. We have listeners send us emails with topics they think we might find interesting. We usually do, and this week we talk about a few of these topics.על ידי SR

Episode 393 ~ August 31, 2023 Podcast Info / Topics Derek an the family took a canoe trip into the northern part of Algonquin Park. Fun may, or may not, have been had by all. We love finding out our listeners heard something on an episode and went and checked it out for themselves. It seems that monkeys from Africa floated on rafts across the Atlan…

Episode 392 ~ August 24, 2023 Podcast Info / Topics What is the mysterious history of the Blue Canoe at the Saratoga Race Course? A kayaker witnesses a rare sight in the ocean when a whale raises its tail In the world of waterfall drops, when does the challenge become too much and when do you figure that out? Rafa Ortiz knows.…

Episode 391 ~ August 17, 2023 Podcast Info / Topics Algonquin Park has been putting up cable to hang your food away from the bears, and we got some feedback. Imagine taking 47 years to complete a paddling trip. When it comes to outdoor sports, you have to weigh the risks vs the consequences. Your decision could be deadly.…

Episode 390 ~ August 10, 2023 Podcast Info / Topics Athena went on her first backcountry canoe trip in Algonquin Park and it went quite well A Roman ship and 3 canoes have be discovered in Serbia Putting paddling restrictions on a loch have had a positive impact on a local bird species The UK has had a 20% surge in lifeboat rescues…

Episode 389 ~ August 3, 2023 Podcast Info / Topics Yosemite National Park is taking a stance on rock cairns, and they are not the only ones How would you like to own a canoe made from whiskey barrels? Well now you can France’s Dordogne River Valley has a lot of history, culture, and food that you can check out while paddling a canoe Lock & Paddle 2…

Episode 388 ~ July 27, 2023 Podcast Info / Topics If you could paddle to work every day instead of sitting in traffic, would you? E-SUPs are like the e-bike of watersports, but are assisted standup paddleboards just a gimmick? The maritime region of Quebec is an absolute paddling paradise for sea kayakers There is a Voyageur Brigade heading down th…

Episode 387 ~ July 20, 2023 Podcast Info / Topics More proof that paddling is good for your physical and mental health There is an area on the Lake Erie coast that has been referred to as the Canadian Amazon A camp in the Boundary Waters is celebrating 100 years of launching Scout canoe trips into the wilderness You know what your bear spray can do…

Episode 386 ~ July 13, 2023 Podcast Info / Topics If you are looking to paddle in Michigan, try some of their island water trails Virginia’s Wandering Waters Paddle Quest is designed to get people outdoors and on the water this summer Floatzilla 2023 is trying to break a record this year on the Mississippi When the coal mines start to shut down may…

Episode 385 ~ July 6, 2023 Podcast Info / Topics There have been a lot of interactions between marine wildlife and paddle craft lately A Mayan canoe has been found underwater at a ceremonial site, with bones The Shining Water Paddle has been invited to participate in the Annual Intertribal Canoe Journey Have you ever heard of secondary drowning? Ma…

Episode 384 ~ June 29, 2023 Podcast Info / Topics Sean and Derek went on a 9 day canoe trip in Algonquin Park and had quite the adventure. Long portages, great scenery, fishing and wildlife.על ידי SR

Episode 383 ~ June 22, 2023 Podcast Info / Topics Celebrate National; Canoe Day on June 26 Everything is ready for the Yukon River Quest’s 2023 edition What happens when you are portaging your canoe and get stuck in the middle of a police car chase? Nothing good, that’s what. Orcas have been attacking boats off Spain’s coast. How long until they ta…

Episode 382 ~ June 15, 2023 Podcast Info / Topics The Canadian Canoe Museum is ready to move the full collection to their new facilities on what they have dubbed The Final Portage The old dehydrator has dehydrated its last load, unfortunately it means no jerky for the upcoming canoe trip Indonesia is hoping ecotourism will help stop the destruction…

Episode 381 ~ June 8, 2023 Podcast Info / Topics Dennis Rogers, host of Canoehound’s Outdoor Adventure Show on YouTube joins Sean & Derek to recap Season 4על ידי SR

Episode 380 ~ June 1, 2023 Podcast Info / Topics Sean chats with Camper Christina about heading out canoe tripping as the ice is melting, learning backcountry camping skills online, and what she has planned paddle wise for the summer / fall of 2023. That and a whole lot more.על ידי SR

Episode 379 ~ May 25, 2023 Podcast Info / Topics Sean took his canoe to Temagami for the first time this paddling season The folks that brought you the Oru folding kayak have now branched out to camp furniture Wood raft travelling down the rivers of Slovakia have been a thing since medieval times The Mississippi Speed Record team is trying to break…