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Paddler Media 80 Episodes Oct 6, 2026

On Paddlecast, hosts Betsy and Billy interview paddlers who are pushing the limits of paddlesports. The podcast covers SUP racing, canoe and kayak racing, including marathon, sprint, and ultra distance racing. Originally started by SUP Racer founder Chris Parker, it is now produced by Paddler Media, providing independent media coverage for the paddling community.

Episodes

Surfski World Champs Preview with Rosie Edwards, defending U23 world champion
Surfski World Champs Preview with Rosie Edwards, defending U23 world champion Oct 6, 2026 01:13:51 The Paddle Worldwide (ICF) Canoe Ocean Racing are scheduled for this weekend in Villajoyosa, Spain. The singles (SS1) and doubles (SS2) racing will take place between Friday the 9th and Sunday the 11th.Taking place on the Mediterranean Sea with expected wind chop but no current, this year's world champs will look pretty different from Durban -- to the relief of some racers caught out by the su
Thames 200 Ultra Preview: The relay rivalry returns, and two non-stop paddlers could break records
Thames 200 Ultra Preview: The relay rivalry returns, and two non-stop paddlers could break records Aug 27, 2026 00:37:11 As the final relay team rosters were submitted this week, a thrilling figure appeared: after the Thames 200 Ultra started with 97 paddlers in 2024, its set to more than triple that in 2026. In just the third edition of the race, the number of competitors has already tripled to over 300.The newest, fastest-growing, and perhaps the most accessible ultra paddling race in the world: the Thames 200 Ult
Marathon Euros Recap with Ivan Lawler: Who will end this age of the on-and-on'ers?
Marathon Euros Recap with Ivan Lawler: Who will end this age of the on-and-on'ers? Jul 7, 2026 00:46:07 In temperatures reaching 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Farenheit), the best marathon canoe paddlers in Europe battled for the titles of European Champion. Ivan Lawler spent the weekend watching every race and commentating for the Paddle Europe live stream. Betsy joined in commentary for three of those days. But there was still more to talk about off-air.The two most exciting races of the weekend,
European Champions Anna Sletsjøe and James Russell Preview the 2026 Marathon Euros
European Champions Anna Sletsjøe and James Russell Preview the 2026 Marathon Euros Jun 23, 2026 01:05:29 Reigning European Champions Anna Sletsjøe and James “Jimbo” Russell have just a few short days before they have to face the best in Europe to defend their 2025 titles. The 2026 European Marathon Championships start on Wednesday 24th June and continue until Sunday 28th June in Pitesti, Romania on the Pitesti-Bascov course.Anna and James revisit the races they won this time last year to earn their t
Race Preview: The General Clinton Canoe Regatta 70 miler with marathon canoe racer Rebecca Davis
Race Preview: The General Clinton Canoe Regatta 70 miler with marathon canoe racer Rebecca Davis May 18, 2026 01:02:20 70 miles from Cooperstown to Bainbridge in upstate New York, the General Clinton Canoe Regatta is the first race in the annual Triple Crown of Canoe Racing. On this special episode of Paddlecast, Rebecca Davis joins Betsy to talk about marathon canoe racing versus marathon canoe racing, and who are the top contenders to win this year’s Clinton on Sunday May 24th.Betsy will be live streaming the Ge
The biggest marathon race in the world: Estonia's Vohandu Marathon, with Team Tetsmann-Baum
The biggest marathon race in the world: Estonia's Vohandu Marathon, with Team Tetsmann-Baum May 8, 2026 00:51:57 The world’s biggest marathon race is in Estonia, and it’s only been around for 20 years.The Võhandu Marathon starts on Lake Tamula in the city of Võru, and follows the Võhandu River for 100 kilometres to the Võõpsu boat harbor in Põlvamaa. 1,341 boats started the race in 2025, the largest participation yet. The types of paddlers tackling the Võhandu run the gamut from those who’ve never held a pad
Devizes to Westminster 2026 Race Recap & Podium Chats
Devizes to Westminster 2026 Race Recap & Podium Chats May 2, 2026 02:16:59 "The canoeist's Everest." "The hardest thing I've ever done." "I can do anything now". There's a million ways to describe the feeling of walking up the steps at Westminster Bridge having completed 125 miles of paddling. But every paddler who's done it knows the same feeling. On Easter Sunday, more than 80 intrepid paddlers experienced the feeling of fi
Who’s going to win DW 2026? The Devizes to Westminster race preview episode
Who’s going to win DW 2026? The Devizes to Westminster race preview episode Mar 29, 2026 01:05:13 125 miles (200 km) from a small town in the countryside to the centre of one of the biggest cities in the world. DW 2026 is finally here!The competition will be fierce, with returners and newly formed crews fighting hard for the win. In the race for the overall win, a Top 5 crews have become clear in recent weeks, with an outside chance for a 6th crew.Billy Butler / Jon O'Grady finished 2nd in
Dusi River Canoe Marathon Preview with 8x Dusi medallist Christie Mackenzie & Saskia Hockly, top contenders to win the women's race
Dusi River Canoe Marathon Preview with 8x Dusi medallist Christie Mackenzie & Saskia Hockly, top contenders to win the women's race Feb 18, 2026 00:44:56 *Note - there are a few moments of small audio issues in this episode due to technical/internet issues while recording, but it should still be listenable. Please bear with us and thanks for your patience.It's the most famous canoe race in Africa, and one of the most famous races in the world -- so much so that there's a whole film about it, "Beyond the River."The Dusi River Canoe
How to be fast and win medals with Olympic coach Ekaitz Saies
How to be fast and win medals with Olympic coach Ekaitz Saies Jan 22, 2026 01:01:21 2024 brought some of the highest highs and lowest lows for Britain’s international sprint kayak racing programme. The high: it was Team GB’s most successful Paralympics ever with a record 8 medals. The low: for the first time ever, not a single GB athlete qualified to race canoe sprint at the Paris Olympics.So in January 2025, Paddle UK brought on Ekaitz Saies. Ekaitz raced internationally for Spa
Is this really the toughest race in the world? Special episode with SUP record-breaker John Knippers
Is this really the toughest race in the world? Special episode with SUP record-breaker John Knippers Jan 15, 2026 01:34:04 NOTE: This was recorded in July 2024 before certain equipment upgrades and the audio quality isn’t great, thanks for bearing with us."The toughest canoe race in the world". That's how the Texas Water Safari bills itself. So if it’s the toughest race in a canoe, how much harder is it on a stand up paddleboard?SUP ultra paddler John Knippers decided to find out for himself. And in doin
Paddler of the Year Awards & 2025 Wrap-Up
Paddler of the Year Awards & 2025 Wrap-Up Dec 23, 2025 01:13:25 It's time to look back on 2025 in paddling. Across disciplines, paddlers from around the world have stepped up to make huge gains on the water, hit new personal bests, shock the world by demolishing their competitors, and accomplish feats that seemed impossible.On Season 1 of Paddlecast, Betsy and Billy have been blown away by what paddlers have achieved this year, often exceeding all expectat

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