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: 

1. 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. 
2. 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. 

We also talk about:

• Her Connect to country adventures and retreats
• Lockdown challenges to support her community + raise money for women in Afghanistan
• Setting her clients up for success and the power of community and support
• Her favourite piece of Overboard kit
• Advice for someone who wants to SUP but feels unsure
• Her SUP online course
• Training with ASI in England 
• 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. 

Instagram: @shesups_
Website: www.shesups.com.au
Vikki is an Ambassador for Red Paddleboards.

Thank you so much to Bluefin SUP for sponsoring Season 3 of the podcast.

Any questions, please get in touch healthyhappyfifty@yahoo.com.

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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
• Being relaxed around food when travelling 
• The joy of Carbis Bay
• Her dream race Molokai

An article Holly wrote about sleep: https://www.stars-sleepclinic.co.uk/post/sleep-and-sports-performance

You can find Holly here:

Instagram: @hollypye and @starssleepclinic
Website: www.stars-sleepclinic.co.uk

Thank you so much to Bluefin SUP for sponsoring Season 3 of the podcast.

Any questions, please get in touch healthyhappyfifty@yahoo.com.

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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! 

You can find Leanne here:
Website: www.leannebird.co.uk 
Instagram: @leannebirdwellbeingadventure
Facebook: Leanne Bird Wellbeing & Adventure
Facebook: Blue Freedom
I hope you enjoyed meeting Leanne! I would love to hear your thoughts.

Thank you so much to Bluefin SUP for sponsoring Season 3 of the podcast.

Any questions, please get in touch healthyhappyfifty@yahoo.com.

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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. 

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.

https://www.britishcanoeing.org.uk/news/2019/hear-from-emma-love-on-her-journey-to-become-a-sup-white-water-coach

https://www.britishcanoeing.org.uk/news/2020/looking-to-try-something-new-why-not-try-stand-up-paddleboarding-on-ww

https://www.britishcanoeing.org.uk/news/2020/menopause-paddling-and-becoming-a-sup-white-water-coach

Find Emma: 

Website:          wotbikinipaddleboarding.co.uk
Facebook:       Wotbikini Stand Up Paddleboarding  
Instagram:      @WotbikiniSUP

Thank you to Bluefin SUP for sponsoring Season 3!

Any questions, please email healthyhappyfifty@yahoo.com.
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Thank you for listening, Jo x

Please ensure you follow all safety advice and do what is right for your fitness levels and body. 

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. 

• Donation Link* - https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/supitandsea
• Wilderness Foundation - https://wildernessfoundation.org.uk/
• RNLI - https://www.frontlinechildren.org/
• Frontline Children - https://www.frontlinechildren.org

Equipment

• Board - Sic Maui Bullet 14ft by 30in 
• Paddles - Blackfish Salish and Andaman sourced from Gareth at Get on the Water who helped replace our boards
• Steve at Fusion Repairs who fixed our hardboard 

SUP community & Support

• Thames Challenge with Julia Kala from SUPERA and Mike Smith from SUPPlanetearth
• Jordan Wylie Expedition and Community Patron + Alex Alley PM and Navigation Advisor
• 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/
• Sponsors - SUP Scrub and Fullgreen 

Find Sophie:
Website: www.supitandsea.uk
Instagram: @supitandseauk
Instagram: @sophiew1508

Thank you to Bluefin SUP for sponsoring Season 3 of the podcast.

I hope you enjoyed the episode!

Any questions, please email healthyhappyfifty@yahoo.com.
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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. 

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
• Inspiration from  Alastair Humphreys' book Microadventures
• Her first lesson on Loch Lochmond
• Qualifying as a SUP instructor with Water Skills Academy 
• Packing for an overnight bivvying adventure
• Tips on what to take overnight and how to pack 
• Scotland's Right to Roam  
• Cooking on a Kelly Kettle
• Pasta, pesto and pinenuts for supper on the beach 
• Overnight oats for breakfast 
• Being a Surfers Against Sewage rep 
• Beachcleaning in remote places that she can reach by SUP
• Meeting Cal Major, volunteering with Seaful charity and snorkelling 
• Her fundraising Five Islands Challenge: SUP, bivvying and beach cleaning on Great Isle of Cumbrae, Little Isle of Cumbrae, Arran, Bute and Ailsa Craig 
• Being grateful for her daughter
• Her Palm Atom drysuit pants 
• Being a Team Rider for Sealions Boards and their environmental philosophy

You can find Linn here:
Instagram: @microadventuregirl

I hope you find this episode as fascinating as I did. I would love to hear your thoughts!

Thank you so much to Bluefin SUP for sponsoring Season 3 of the podcast.

Any questions, please email healthyhappyfifty@yahoo.com.

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Wishing you sunshine, thank you for listening, Jo x

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.  

You can find Caz here:
Instagram: @sup_lass
Website: www.suplass.com
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/suplassadventures

I hope you find this episode as fascinating as I did. I would love to hear your thoughts!

Thank you so much to Bluefin SUP for sponsoring Season 3 of the podcast.

Any questions, please email healthyhappyfifty@yahoo.com.

Instagram: @thejoyofsuppodcast_
Follow #thejoyofsuppodcast on Twitter and Instagram
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Website www.jomoseley.com

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.
 

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
• Writing education courses for Surfers Against Sewage
• Working with City to Sea on  the environmental impact of period products
• Encouraging her students to believe in themselves when others doubt
• Combining her love for the sea with her education skills to improve the world
• The environmental damage done to the River Wye and trying to make a difference
• A new friendship via a Message in a Bottle
• The plastic bottle boat in Bristol Harbour with Hubbub
• The joy of paddleboarding in Bristol Harbour and the Kennet and Avon Canal
• SUP with a Pup with Pip her rescue dog
• Making Deliciously Ella's recipe for oats and dates bar
• Litter picking missions supported by the National Trust 
• Adventures in Mexico, Ecaudor, Mozambique and Indonesia
• The Palm Peyto and why she loves it
• Paddleboarding in Cornwall with Vertical Blue 
• Libby also gave a TEDx Talk 

You can find Libby here:

Instagram: @treadlighterlib
Website: www.treadlighter.org

I hope you find this episode as fascinating as I did. I would love to hear if you can relate to things she tells us about!

Thank you so much to Bluefin SUP for sponsoring Season 3 of the podcast.

Any questions, please email healthyhappyfifty@yahoo.com.

Instagram: @thejoyofsuppodcast_
Follow #thejoyofsuppodcast on Twitter and Instagram
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Website www.jomoseley.com

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.