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The latest In Between Swims episode – The Start of the Season!

On this episode of In Between Swims, Fitz Cahall of ‘The Dirtbag Diaries’ talks about his new video project with Bryan Smith (of The Range Life) called ‘The Season.’
Instructor Nathan Nahikian and pro boater Jason Beakes chat about what you need for cold weather boating.
And, American Whitewater’s Thomas O’Keefe testifies in front of the US [...]

A new Valentine’s episode from In Between Swims!

Andria Davis joins In Between Swims with a Valentine’s tale only a boater would love – long hikes out of the river, living in a camper, leaving it all to paddle in British Columbia, and…a big question in a small eddy above a big drop.
Thanks for listening!
~jeffmc

Find it at – http://www.inbetweenswims.com
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The Kayaking Mindset now on In Between Swims Whitewater Podcast!

On this episode, In Between Swims:The Whitewater Podcast presents “The Kayaking Mindset” – Heather Herbeck’s presentation from the Midwest Mountaineering Expo on improving mental strength and stamina on the river.
Check it out at http://www.inbetweenswims.com
Download direct at http://media.libsyn.com/media/inbetweenswims/Heather_Final.mp3
or at I-Tunes at: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=216032223
Don’t forget to leave your comments/ratings at I-Tunes….
Thanks for listening!!
~jeffmc

Catching up with In Between Swims: OR Review

Catching up with what happened – or didn’t happen – at the Outdoor Retailer Trade Show. And what that means…or doesn’t mean…for whitewater.
Didn’t make it to the show this year so I catch up with Bryon Dorr, buyer for Next Adventures in Portland to talk about what it’s like to be a retail buyer for [...]

The new In Between Swims Whitewater Podcast is online! A Conversation with Eric Jackson

On this episode of In Between Swims: The WhitewaterPodcast -Eric Jackson answers your questions about….
- the effect of the economy on kayak manufacturers;
- preparing for the World Freestyle Championships;
- why he won’t give you a free boat;
- raising kids to be paddlers;
- and, of course, his last swim!
Thanks to the In Between Swims listeners [...]

Now on ‘In Between Swims’ – Lars Holbek:A Tribute

On this episode of In Between Swims, a tribute to whitewater legend Lars Holbek, who passed away on March 13th after a short battle with cancer.
Thanks to Tyler Williams, Kayak Session Magazine, and Phil Boyer for sharing their time, energy, and resources.
This episode is available at inbetweenswims.com
On I-tunes, it can be found at http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=216032223
Here’s a [...]

Dropping in…The latest In Between Swims is now online!

In this episode…
Dane Jackson swims!
Brian Copanas talks about the Eddyflower Vertical Challenge.  Joining us is last year’s winner, Tom Janney.
Shane Benedict reviews seal launches and how to run slides.
Travis Winn of the Last Descent River Expeditions reports on conservation and running rivers in China.
Leif Kirchoff talks about the annual Professor Paddle Ball at the Wenatchee [...]

Big Waterfalls and World Records! A conversation with Ben Stookesberry on the new InBetween Swims!

Don’t believe the hype! Don’t believe the hate!
In this special episode of InBetween Swims:The Whitewater Podcast, I speak with Team Leader Ben Stookesberry about Pedro Oliva’s World Record run of the 128ft Salto Belo on the Rio Sacre in Brazil.
Ben speaks to the mechanics of running a 100+ footer, the controversy surrounding Pedro’s landing, [...]

I need your help with the next episode of ‘In Between Swims’ – Questions for Eric Jackson

In an upcoming episode, Eric Jackson (of Jackson Kayaks) has agreed to sit down for an extended interview – similar to the piece I did with Whitewater Hall of Fame member Mick Hopkinson several months ago.  To make it a little more interesting, Eric and I have decided to open the questions up to the [...]

Back To The Core

In this episode…
Immersion Research’s John Weld swims The Potomac’s Horseshoe.
I talk with Astral Buoyancy Founder and Owner, Philip Curry, about what it was like to sell Lotus to Patagonia, Coast Guard PFD certification, and the future of PFD’s.
Shane Benedict joins from Zwick’s on the Green River to talk boofing.
And, Rush Sturges and Tyler Bradt review [...]