SUPfm The International Stand Up Paddle Board Podcast

It's been quite a year on the water. From thrilling race finishes to emotional farewells, this episode marks SUPfm’s review of 2025 with reflection, gratitude, and a look to the future.Simon and Sarah “SUPJunkie” Thornley come together and are joined by familiar voices from across the paddling world, including British paddler Emily King, endurance powerhouse Tanja Ecker, SUP adventurer John McFazean, and an exclusive “on-the-ground” report direct from our reporter at Last Paddler Standing 2025.We look back on the highs and the lows that defined the SUP year — including world championship triumphs and record-breaking ultras and the sad closure of SUPMagUK and The Paddler magazines. In this episode, we discuss:• The highlights from the 2025 ISA and ICF World Championships• The rise of endurance and ultra-distance paddle challenges• Insights from Tanja Ecker and from Last Paddler Standing 2025• Reflections on the legacy of SUPMagUK and The Paddler• A forward look at SUP’s 2032 Olympic futureWe didn't have a chance to cover the results of the Sprint finals of the ISA soe here they are:Women's ISA Sprint1) Mariecarmen Rivera2) Alba Alonso3) Cecilia PampinellaMen's ISA Sprint 1) Christian Anderson2) Ethan Bry3) Sergio CantoralDon’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode with someone who’d love it!Keep up with SUPfm Podcast: on Facebook: @SUPfmPodcast on Instagram: @supfmpodcast on YouTube : @supfmpodcastAND 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 Visit the Oscar Propulsion WebsitePaddle UK and ICF World Cup 2026 Book now to take part in 2026's most exciting racing event as the ICF World Cup hits the beautiful waters of Torbay between June 24th and 28th, combining with the PaddleUK Super Festival Book before the end of December 2025 for discounted entryPaddle UK 2026 World CupStarboardWe 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 Website

What happens when you trade a safe and secure teaching career, for a life on the wild side.We sit down with Norm Hann, Canadian expedition paddler, guide, and educator — known for his work in the Great Bear Rainforest and for pioneering multi-day SUP expeditions on Canada’s wild coast.Norm shares his remarkable transformation from a classroom teacher in Ontario to a wilderness guide and advocate for the Great Bear Rainforest. From being adopted into the Raven Clan in Hartley Bay to shaping the early days of stand-up paddleboarding, Norm’s story is about courage, connection, and following your calling.In this episode, Norm shares:How leaving a secure career opened the door to purpose and adventureWhat makes the Great Bear Rainforest one of the planet’s most magical placesHow his adoption into the Raven Clan shaped his identity and outlookThe origins of his pioneering SUP expeditions on Canada’s west coastWatch the movie Stand for free here** Pardon the audio gremlins in the first ten minutes of the episode! **Connect with Norm Hann:Website – https://www.normhann.comJoin Norm in the Maldives or on other expeditions hereInstagram – @normhannDon’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode with someone who’d love it!Keep up with the SUPfm Podcast: on Facebook: @SUPfmPodcast on Instagram: @supfmpodcast on YouTube : @supfmpodcastAND 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:Paddle UK and ICF World Cup 2026 Book now to take part in 2026's most exciting racing event as the ICF World Cup hits the beautiful waters of Torbay between June 24th and 28th, combining with the PaddleUK Super Festival Book before the end of December 2025 for discounted entryPaddle UK 2026 World CupFlowForce 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 WebsiteStarboardWe 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

Need some inspiration for your next paddling read — or a gift for the paddler in your life? The annual SUPfm Book Club brings together stories and reflections shaped by water, nature, and people who find meaning in both.Simon is joined by returning journalist and author Dan Rubinstein, whose celebrated book Waterborne explores the transformative power of paddling, connection, and blue space.In this episode, Simon and Dan reflect on a carefully chosen collection of books that explore our human relationship with water and nature. From Tristan Gooley’s quiet lessons in observation, to Jo Moseley’s joyful journeys, each title offers something different — insight, wonder, or emotional depth — for every kind of paddler and reader.Whether you’re looking for a personal read or the perfect gift, this episode will guide you through a shelf’s worth of inspiration that celebrates water as teacher, mirror, and muse.In this episode, we discuss:The Hidden Seasons by Tristan Gooley — how tuning into subtle seasonal shifts deepens our time outdoorsIt’s Only Drowning by David Litt — confronting loss and renewal through immersion in the element itselfWater Borne — Dan Rubinstein’s reflections on identity, connection, and what paddling teaches us about ourselvesLife Map to Mongolia - Overcoming the Odds - Rosemary Sales' 2025 paddle expedition into the isolated Mongolian SteppesRowed Trip - Colin and Julie AngusLost in Mongolia - Colin Angus, Ian MulgrewIs a River Alive? by Robert Macfarlane — exploring the boundaries of science, poetry, and spiritualityAdventures on the Water by Jo Moseley — a celebration of joy, courage, and community through SUPTheory of Water by Leanne Betasamosake Simpson — an Indigenous perspective on flow, language, and resilienceDon’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 on YouTube : @supfmpodcastAND 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

What does it take to paddle through one of the world’s most remote landscapes — where eagles soar, nomads wave from the riverbank, and adventure begins the moment you leave the city?In this episode, Simon reconnects with Matt Phillips (last heard from in our Amazon Adventure episode) to relive his latest expedition through Mongolia shared with Phil from Canoe Safaris New Zealand . From river rapids and remote nomadic encounters to frozen mornings and bacon-fuelled lunches, Matt shares a raw, funny, and inspiring diary of what it means to chase wilderness in its truest form.In this episode, Matt shares:The inspiration and plan behind an off-grid Mongolian paddle expeditionEncounters with nomads, wildlife, and the vast isolation of the steppeThe joys and chaos of river life — from rainstorms to lumpy teaLessons in adaptability, curiosity, and staying open to the unknownConnect with MattWebsite – MattPhillipsOutdoors.comInstagram – @matt.phillips.outdoorsConnect with Phil Website : Canoe Safaris New ZealandInstagram : @canoesafarisnzDon’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 on YouTube : @supfmpodcastAND 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 UK and ICF World Cup 2026 Book now to take part in 2026's most exciting racing event as the ICF World Cup hits the beautiful waters of Torbay between June 24th and 28th, combining with the PaddleUK Super Festival Book before the end of December 2025 for discounted entryPaddle UK 2026 World CupFlowForce Paddles from Oscar PropulsionOscar Propulsion's innovative FlowForce Paddle, dramatically enhances paddling efficiency and reduces stress...

What if the key to paddling better isn’t more training — but better thinking?We sit down with Kirsty MacMillan, Paddle Monster Coach coach and founder of MacMillan Elite Mindset, who helps athletes at all levels to unlock their potential by strengthening the mental side of performance.In this fascinating conversation, Kirsty shares how she discovered SUP ten years ago, developed her competitive edge, and turned that passion into a career helping paddlers improve their mental game. From visualization and awareness to focus and emotional regulation, Kirsty explains how mindset drives performance — both on the water and in life.In this episode, Kirsty shares:How a surf lesson gone sideways led to a lifelong SUP obsessionWhy the mental domain drives every aspect of performanceSeven key mental skills every paddler can developThe science behind visualization and remaining calm under pressureHow to use “Well–Better–How” to turn every race into growthThe difference between fixed and growth mindsets — and why it mattersConnect with Kirsty MacMillanAt macmillanelitemindset.comOn InstagramOn YouTube On Facebook 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 on YouTube : @supfmpodcastAND 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 WebsiteFlowForce 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 UK and ICF World Cup 2026 Book now to take part in 2026's most exciting racing event as the ICF...