SUPfm The International Stand Up Paddle Board Podcast

• Physical Preparation for Racing : Larry Cain's Guide for SUP Beginners

  This week we sit down with Larry Cain, Olympic gold medalist, legendary coach, and the force behind Paddle Monster, known for elevating paddlers of all levels with their world-class coaching.Join us as we explore the critical role of coaching for beginners, and why establishing proper technique from day one can fast-track your progress and prevent years of unlearning bad habits.In this conversation, Larry shares insights drawn from decades of elite competition and coaching, including:The six essential principles of effective SUP techniqueWhy land-based drills are an underrated superpowerHow to build technique, fitness, and strength in balance—without overcomplicating thingsWe also dive into the importance of nervous system imprinting, training the body for movement efficiency, and the best off-water ways to stay paddle-fit in the off-season. Larry breaks down beginner misconceptions and shows how you can learn the most by doing the least—if you focus on the right fundamentals.Whether you’re just starting out, looking to race, or ready to move better, faster, and smarter, this episode offers invaluable takeaways, practical exercises, and mindset shifts from one of SUP’s wisest coaches.Larry can be found at the new PaddleMonster websiteConnect with Larry on social media:Instagram - Larry Caine CanoeInstagram - Paddle MonsterPaddleMonster on YouTube 🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode with someone who’d love it.Keep up with SUPfm: on Facebook: @SUPfmPodcast on Instagram: @supfmpodcast AND subscribe to our newsletter here and get your FREE guide to the apps we recommend, to live your best SUP lifeBuild the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the waterOur comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition (£37) It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/See you on the water! Mentioned in this episode:FlowForce Paddles from Oscar PropulsionOscar Propulsion's innovative FlowForce Paddle, dramatically enhances paddling efficiency and reduces stress through the body. Join the revolution and elevate your paddling with FlowForce from Oscar Propulsion Sport Visit the Oscar Propulsion WebsitePaddle UKPaddle UK is the governing body for SUP in the UK and this year was awarded the ICF World Cup in 2026 in Torbay Come and join us in 2026 and also at the 2025 Super Festival event in Torbay to get ready for the 'big' one next year

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• The 'How To' Guide to SUP Racing - Part One

  Have you ever wondered if SUP racing is for you?In the first of three special 'How To' episodes, we sit down to pull out the hows and the why of stand-up paddleboard racing with Sarah “SUP Junkie” Thornely, former GB national champion, and popular choice winner of the 2024 SUP Connect Woman of the Year award, recognized for her tireless work championing SUP racing.Whether you’re an aspiring racer, a recreational paddler looking for a new challenge, or simply SUP-curious, this episode offers the actionable insights, encouragement, and stories that will inspire you to get on the start line—no matter where you’re starting from.We’re also joined by Brett, founder of Aqua Paddle, a groundbreaking initiative making SUP racing accessible to all and by Lizzie and Suzanne who both took part in their first ever paddle race earlier this year.We explore what it takes to dip into the world of SUP racing for the first time—whether you’re a seasoned athlete looking for a new challenge, a recreational paddler seeking a fresh goal, or a total newcomer curious about competition.Sarah shares unique insights and personal stories from her own journey as a “level three” beginner—someone with little competitive or paddling experience—who discovered her competitive spark at her very first race. She offers practical advice for overcoming nerves, choosing your first event, and finding your place in the supportive SUP community. Specific topics include:The three types of beginner racers and how to identify your starting pointSarah’s first race experience and the unexpected joy of discovering her competitive sideThe importance of community, support, and just “taking the plunge”We also dive into Brett’s inspiring work with Aqua Paddle—a “Parkrun for paddlers”—which offers free, timed 5K paddles for all abilities and crafts. Brett discusses:The mission to improve water safety and mental health through accessible eventsHow Aqua Paddle’s tech-driven approach makes participation easy and welcomingThe essentials you need to join your first event, and how to sign upThe SUPjunkie website: SUPjunkieConnect with Sarah on social media:FacebookInstagramYouTubeLearn more about Aqua Paddle: Aqua PaddleConnect with Aqua Paddle:FacebookInstagramYouTubeConnect with Susannah InstagramConnect with Lizzie InstagramDon’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode with someone who’d love it!Keep up with SUPfm Podcast: on Facebook:

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• Waterborne: A 1200 mile Paddle into the Healing Power of Blue Space and a Long Journey Home - With Dan Rubinstein

  In this episode of the SUPfm podcast, we sit down with Dan Rubinstein, journalist, and the author of Waterborne, a powerful new book chronicling his 1,200-mile inland paddleboarding journey through Canada and the US.We explore the intersection of adventure, environment, and human connection, tracing Dan’s remarkable route from Ottawa to Montreal, down to New York, and back to Toronto via the Erie Canal—by stand-up paddleboard.In this conversation, Dan shares:How a summer rental turned into a passion for SUP and a whole new way of seeing waterThe logistics, challenges, and mindset behind planning and completing a months-long solo expeditionDeep insights into how blue space—access to water—benefits mental, physical, and community healthWe dive into Waterborne, the book born from this journey, and explore its deeper stories: indigenous paddling communities, urban river revitalisation, environmental justice, and the healing power of water in a divided world. Through Dan’s eyes, paddleboarding becomes not just a sport, but a way to connect with place, people, and purpose.Whether you’re an inland paddler, a curious adventurer, or someone seeking meaning through movement, this episode offers a rich layer of storytelling, practical wisdom, and quiet inspiration.Waterbourne is NOW available - Preorder / Buy hereAll other links to buy WaterborneConnect with Dan on Instagram 🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode with someone who’d love itKeep up with SUPfm: on Facebook: @SUPfmPodcast on Instagram: @supfmpodcast AND subscribe to our newsletter here and get your FREE guide to the apps we recommend, to live your best SUP lifeBuild the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the waterOur comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition (£37) £10It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/See you on the water! Mentioned in this episode:FlowForce Paddles from Oscar PropulsionOscar Propulsion's innovative FlowForce Paddle, dramatically enhances paddling efficiency and reduces stress through the body. Join the revolution and elevate your paddling with FlowForce from Oscar Propulsion Sport

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• Waterborne: A 1200 mile Adventure into the Healing Power of Water- With Dan Rubinstein

  In this episode of the SUPfm podcast, we sit down with Dan Rubinstein, journalist, and the author of Waterborne, a powerful new book chronicling his 1,200-mile inland paddleboarding journey through Canada and the US.We explore the intersection of adventure, environment, and human connection, tracing Dan’s remarkable route from Ottawa to Montreal, down to New York, and back to Toronto via the Erie Canal—by stand-up paddleboard.In this conversation, Dan shares:How a summer rental turned into a passion for SUP and a whole new way of seeing waterThe logistics, challenges, and mindset behind planning and completing a months-long solo expeditionDeep insights into how blue space—access to water—benefits mental, physical, and community healthWe dive into Waterborne, the book born from this journey, and explore its deeper stories: indigenous paddling communities, urban river revitalisation, environmental justice, and the healing power of water in a divided world. Through Dan’s eyes, paddleboarding becomes not just a sport, but a way to connect with place, people, and purpose.Whether you’re an inland paddler, a curious adventurer, or someone seeking meaning through movement, this episode offers a rich layer of storytelling, practical wisdom, and quiet inspiration.Waterbourne is NOW available - Preorder / Buy hereAll other links to buy WaterborneConnect with Dan on Instagram 🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode with someone who’d love itKeep up with SUPfm: on Facebook: @SUPfmPodcast on Instagram: @supfmpodcast AND subscribe to our newsletter here and get your FREE guide to the apps we recommend, to live your best SUP lifeBuild the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the waterOur comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition (£37) £10It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/See you on the water! Mentioned in this episode:StarboardWe want to thank our lead sponsor Starboard for supporting this season of the SUPfm Podcast Whether you're a seasoned racer, an adventurous explorer, or a beginner, Starboard has the perfect board for you. Choose Starboard for unparalleled quality and performance across all levels of paddleboarding Starboard WebsitePaddle UKPaddle UK is the governing body for SUP in the UK and...

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• How Courage Crosses Oceans: One Woman’s Stand-Up Paddle for CF Awareness- With Rylee Walker

  This season marks the 10th anniversary of this show and in this kick off episode, we sit down with Rylee Walker, a passionate cystic fibrosis advocate, endurance paddler, and intern at the Piper’s Angels Foundation, known for her unwavering determination and her upcoming documentary Against All Odds.We explore Rylee’s transformational journey—from being diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at just three months old, to training for one of the world’s most extreme paddle challenges: The Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis, an 82-mile open-ocean event from Bimini, Bahamas to Florida.Rylee uses the innovative slitted paddle by Oscar Propulsion to help her cross the Gulf Stream In this conversation, Rylee shares profound personal stories and her hard-won insights, including:Living with cystic fibrosis and redefining it as a source of strength rather than limitationTraining and mental preparation for an overnight endurance race across the Gulf StreamHow community and purpose drive her to conquer fear and embrace life with courageWe discuss her upcoming solo attempt at The Crossing in 2025, and her crowdfunded documentary, which will make her the first woman with CF to both achieve and document such a feat. Through this, Rylee hopes to inspire others to challenge assumptions and live fully, no matter the odds facing you.Whether you’re an aspiring adventurer, navigating your own challenges, or simply drawn to stories of grit and purpose, this episode offers the raw inspiration, courageous vulnerability, and the kind of positive energy whichstays with you long after listening.Trailer for 'Against All Odds' DocumentaryPipers Angels Foundation websiteConnect with Rylee on social media:• Instagram – HERE• Facebook - HERE 🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode with someone who’d love it.Keep up with SUPfm: on Facebook: @SUPfmPodcast on Instagram: @supfmpodcast AND subscribe to our newsletter here and get your FREE guide to the apps we recommend, to live your best SUP lifeBuild the lifetime knowledge you need to keep safe on the waterOur comprehensive online SUP Safety Course gives you the knowledge you need, to keep safe on the water and ALL FOR LESS than the price of an hours on-water tuition (£37) £10It's available here at https://supfm.thinkific.com/See you on the water! Mentioned in this episode:FlowForce Paddles from Oscar PropulsionOscar Propulsion's innovative FlowForce Paddle, dramatically enhances...

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