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S1E28 #28 R2AK: Where Skills Matter More Than Pace.
The Race to Alaska (R2AK) kicks off this Sunday, June 14. About 70 teams will take on the 1,200 km (750-mile) journey from Washington State to Alaska, a race that can take up to three weeks to…
S1E27 #27 How Small goals drive growth.
Personal goals are what drive us to improve, grow, and get better.Caroline Ross of Crosscurrents Kayak, lives in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island and has set a personal goal to circumnavigate 40 small…
S1E26 #26 How to rock the Rock Gardening
Known for his skill and experience in dynamic coastal environments, Rowan Jones Pardy believes:"Rock gardening is the intersection where skills, technique, and energy meet."Growing up on the west…
S1E25 #25 building confidence in current
Real learning happens outside the comfort zone. In this episode, I speak with Caroline Ross, owner of Crosscurrents Kayak on Central Vancouver Island.Caroline specializes in sea kayak training,…
S1E24 #24 Herring Balls and Hydrophones
Large herring bait balls can still be seen along parts of the west coast of Canada and the United States. While salmon often gets most of the attention, this time of the year, herring are what truly…
S1E23 #23 Preparing for Haida Gwaii’s Wild West Coast
The west side of Haida Gwaii, BC, is one of the most exposed stretches of coastline in Canada.More complex than the east coast and offering a mix of reefs, current channels, exposed headlands and…
S1E22 #22 Twice, she finished 2nd in the Yukon River Quest
“My days on the river are not done yet,” says Patricia (Pat) Jones, 72.Pat has taken on the Yukon River Quest 3 times, completing it twice, finishing second in the women’s category both times, and…
S1E21 #21 The Yukon River Quest: Paddling 715 KM
The Yukon River Quest is the longest paddling race in the world.Its 715 km (444-mile) journey from Whitehorse to Dawson City, tracing routes shaped by the Klondike Gold Rush. Racers come from around…
S1E20 #20 Communication in dynamic water
To better understand communication and rescue in dynamic water, I invited back Robert Nissenbaum coastal kayak and Greenland style paddling instructor.In this conversation, Robert breaks down how he…
S1E19 #19 Instinct vs analysis. How paddlers make decisions
We constantly face the tension between curiosity and comfort. When do we step outside our comfort zone? Explore or exploit? Are you a technical or a tactical paddler?Today’s guest is deeply…
S1E18 #18 The body/blade position
In this episode we will focus on the body/blade position during different strokes and the differences between euro blade and a Greenland paddle.To explain all that I invited Robert Nisenbaum who is a…
S1E17 #17 A solo expedition through Greenland’s drifting ice.
Thomas Bechmann from the island of Fyn in Denmark, moved to Greenland for a year to gain experience paddling one of the most remote stretches of the Greenlandic coast. He paddled for 2 months, about…
S1E16 #16 Nimbus Kayaks, History and a new design.
Not many boutique, handcrafted boat builders are still around. One of them has been doing it for over 50 years on the west coast of Canada. On Quadra Island, Steve Schleicher of Rainforest Designs…
S1E15 #15 What makes the perfect paddle?
Designed and built in the heart of the Inside Passage on Quadra Island, BC, "Nimbus Paddles" shaped by the waters they’re meant to paddle. This boutique paddle maker owned by Rob Bender, and Damon…
S1E14 #14 Paddle Canada Level 3 course
In this episode, Daryl Spencer has taken the Level 3 course three times. In our conversation he shares how each experience was different. Now on the path to becoming a Level 3 instructor himself,…
S1E13 #13 Practice: Turning Goals into Real Progress
How do you turn goals into real progress on the water?In this episode, Mike Gilbert returns to talk about paddler development and the power of intentional practice. With more than 15 years as a sea…
S1E12 #12 Risk Management: The Decisions That Define a Kayak Trip
What does real risk management look like when planning a kayak trip?In this episode, we explore how to identify, prevent, and manage risks — from the early planning stages to decisions made on the…
S1E11 #11 Deception Pass: Prepare to Play in the Rip and the Boil
“The Tiny Little Needle” known as Deception Pass in Washington, will truly test your technique and your connection to the boat.In this episode, Chessy Knight breaks down the magic and mechanics of…
S1E10 #10 choose a kayak instructor who matches your goals and learning style.
My returned guest is Annelisa Pedersen. She is a Paddle Canada Level 4 paddler, a rolling instructor, and a classical musician. She loves surf and dynamic water, and that’s exactly where she wants…
S1E9 #9 Dynamic Water: "Thrive rather than just survive"
If the sound of current flooding -in excites you and the word “narrows” sparks visions of big possibilities, this episode is for you.Meet "The Swell Pirates". Five young skilled paddlers who came…
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Beyond The Eddy Line podcast has published 28 episodes since December 2025, covering topics in Nature, Places & Travel.
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