SUPfm The International Stand Up Paddle Board Podcast Simon Hutchinson

This episode previews the second annual SUP Twelve event taking place on Saturday 13th April 2024 in Torbay, England and which is streaming LIVE on the day from the SUPJunkie.UK Facebook Page here!
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Our chat features the race's head honcho, the first man to circumnavigate mainland Britain and the creator of the charity Above Water, Brendon Prince, and ex GB champion and lead commentator for the event Sarah Thornely of SUP Junkie.UK.
In this episode we look back at last year and also forward to this year's race, discussing some of this year's competitors and the tactics involved in a successful race.
We also discuss Brendon Prince's new adventure, the Celtic Crossing, and an in-depth exploration of the SUP Twelve race and the unique experience that awaits both competitors and viewers of the race.
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This episode (recorded in 2021) is another chance to hear our comprehensive discussion with Professor Mike Tipton, a renowned expert in human and applied physiology at the Extreme Environments Laboratory at the University of Portsmouth.
This episode aims to raise awareness of cold water as a significant but often overlooked risk, offering valuable information on how to minimize dangers and enjoy water sports safely, particularly over the first early months of the peak paddle season.
Known for his extensive research on cold water effects on the human body, Professor Tipton's work informs survival and rescue training for first responders and safety campaigns worldwide.
The conversation delves into the dangers of cold water shock, the physiological responses to cold water immersion, strategies for acclimatization, and practical safety advice for stand-up paddleboarders and other water sports enthusiasts.
Additionally, Tipton shares insights into his collaborations with life-saving organizations, the importance of cold water safety education, and his role in founding the International Drowning Researchers Alliance.
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Mentioned in this episode:
Starboard - Season Sponsor
Starboard's success since 1994 is built on its mission to provide innovation and quality.
Starboard offer the most varied range of paddles and boards in the market and a comprehensive global dealer network, with SUP experts ready to help you get up and riding in no time.
Check out the vast range of products and SUP knowledge on their website
Starboard Website
Hutch SUP Wear - 20% Off Everything Offer
The original quality SUP Wear brand, Hutch SUP Wear is ten years old, and in honour of this milestone is offering 20% off across all products on it's website with code HUTCH20
Hutch SUP Wear : 20% Off Everything

In the second part of our packed review of the year, we 've got you another selection of top guests and contributors to showcase the highlights of the last 12 months.
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In this episode co-presented with Sarah Thornely of SUPJunkie.UK we reflect on the Yukon 1000, with snippets from Craig Sawyer, one half of Team Shac Yukon who completed this year's race.
We reflect on the ICF World Championships in Thailand chatting with UK SUP legend and double gold winner, Marie Buchanan.
We also catch up with Lizzie Carr MBE from Planet Patrol as we look back on Race for Rivers.
Finally we chat with innovative race director Greg Wingo as we celebrate an awesome conclusion to this year's Last Paddler Standing.
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Mentioned in this episode:
Starboard - Season Sponsor
Starboard's success since 1994 is built on its mission to provide innovation and quality.
Starboard offer the most varied range of paddles and boards in the market and a comprehensive global dealer network, with SUP experts ready to help you get up and riding in no time.
Check out the vast range of products and SUP knowledge on their website
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In the first of this two part episode, Simon and Sarah 'SUP Junkie' Thornely review the year with help from April Zilg. We also remember OG BaySUP endurance racer Mark Slater, with Battle of the Paddle racer, coach and friend, Ryan James.
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Simon and Sarah discuss the UK and international world of Stand-up paddle-boarding in 2023 as we look ahead to 2024.
We grab a chat with 2022's APP Champion, April Z, who enlightens us about her recent paddle year from competitive racing, living life to the fullest, and her 12 Days of Fitmas initiative.
We also celebrate the legacy of the late Mark Slater, an outstanding figure in the UK SUP community.
Join us as we paddle through these impactful stories and expectations for the upcoming year.
In this episode we discuss:
SUP 12 - More Here
SUP 2023 Championships Review
Interview with April Zilg - Follow her here
Tribute to Mark Slater
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Starboard - Season Sponsor
Starboard's success since 1994 is built on its mission to provide innovation and quality.
Starboard offer the most varied range of paddles and boards in the market and a comprehensive global dealer network, with SUP experts ready to help you get up and riding in no time.
Check out the vast range of products and SUP knowledge on their website
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This week's episode includes a chat with previous guest Lizzie Carr MBE and covers her initiative 'Race for Rivers' which is a collaboration to measure and improve water quality across England
England's waterways are under severe threat from unseen pollution, and in recent years the solution to the problem from those who are responsible for safeguarding it, is to simply to monitor the water less.
This episode incorporates an interview with Lizzie and recordings from the riverbank ; as we paddled down the River Wey on the first two days of this 32 day relay, running up to the Lake District in the north of England taking measurements along the way.
Find out more about Race for Rivers here
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Starboard - Season Sponsor
Starboard's success since 1994 is built on its mission to provide innovation and quality.
Starboard offer the most varied range of paddles and boards in the market and a comprehensive global dealer network, with SUP experts ready to help you get up and riding in no time.
Check out the vast range of products and SUP knowledge on their website
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This season's extended final episode brings the teams together for a full download of their successful completion of the world's longest ultra paddle race.
Experience their journey through the untamed waters of the Yukon River as I sit down with Craig and Skip from Team Shac, and Martin and Kim from the Renegade Moose Chasers.
In this conversation, they share their unfiltered experiences, revealing the challenges they faced during their epic adventure .
They talk about managing exhaustion and sleep deprivation, encounters with the wild inhabitants of the Yukon, their kit and organisation and some bizarre experiences they had amidst the rugged terrain.
They also answer listener questions about the journey. This episode is a voyage into the heart of adventure, resilience, and the beauty of the Yukon wilderness.
** Due to some technical issues we were unable to include any audio from the Moose chasers after the first hour of the episode**
Find out here about entering the Yukon 1000 race in 2024
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See you on the water!
Mentioned in this episode:
Starboard - Season Sponsor
Starboard's success since 1994 is built on its mission to provide innovation and quality.
Starboard offer the most varied range of paddles and boards in the market and a comprehensive global dealer network, with SUP experts ready to help you get up and riding in no time.
Check out the vast range of products and SUP knowledge on their website
Starboard Website
Ocean Specific - Episode Sponsor
Looking to take your SUP performance to another level?

Then look no further than Ocean Specific!

Check out the Strike V-RX Paddle and their selection of hardware and apparel
Ocean Specific Website
Baltic Lifejackets - Episode Sponsor
Baltic know that the best personal floatation devices are always the ones that get worn, so they've designed the SUP Elite and SUP Pro specifically for SUPrs....