Paddling The Blue Podcast

My name is John Chase and I’m a paddler just like you. I enjoy being on the water and making every outing an experience.

When I first started paddling, I used to listen to Simon Willis' podcast titled Sea Kayak Roots (later Sea Kayak Podcasts). Simon stopped recording the podcast in 2015 and for five years I kept hoping someone would bring it back. One day in late 2019, I decided that "someone" needed to be me and Paddling the Blue was born.

Paddling the Blue's first episode was released in February 2020. The group has been phenomenal and we've got listeners in 103 countries across the globe. Thanks to each of our guests for sharing their stories and thanks to you for listening!

In addition to Paddling the Blue, I also maintain the website PaddlingExercises.com, dedicated to helping you become a stronger and more efficient paddler. Visit to learn more about my book, Power to the Paddle: Exercises to Improve Your Canoe and Kayak Paddling. You'll also find a list of my paddlesports training classes, trips, and speaking opportunities.

I am a proud P&H Sea Kayaks Team Paddler, representing the best crew with the highest quality boats. Whether you’re day touring, surfing, overnighting, or heading out on a big expedition, P&H has a boat for you.

I am a Werner Paddles Ambassador and have been a proud Werner paddler for many years. The quality, service, aesthetics, and attention to detail in their equipment is second to none.