#174 - Performance Paddling with Chris Hipgrave encore
from Paddling The Blue Podcast Hosted by John Chase
Today's episode is an encore presentation with Chris Hipgrave about performance paddling and the balance of physical, technical, and mental skills across disciplines—from slalom and wildwater to surf ski and sea kayaking. We cover surf ski racing (including the Gorge Downwind Championships), expedition guiding in Bhutan and Antarctica, forward-stroke technique, training motivation, and practical advice for pursuing big paddling goals.
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- 0:09 Encore with Chris Hipgrave
- 2:09 Paddling Background
- 2:43 Performance Paddling
- 4:03 Surf Ski Life
- 6:23 Gorge Downwind Classic
- 9:00 Wildwater Explained
- 12:03 Slalom Roots
- 13:20 Sprint Lessons
- 14:51 Olympic Leadership
- 20:28 Forward Stroke Tips
- 22:27 Bhutan Expeditions
- 27:28 Antarctica Guiding
- 32:48 Goal Setting Advice
- 34:56 Future Guest Choice
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