SUP Surf Sessions Podcast

Host Sean Cassidy launches the SUP Surf Sessions podcast and interviews his friend and mentor Alex Chandler, an early east-coast Canada SUP adopter and an all-around waterman -  introduced to the sport in Hawaii by Laird Hamilton. They discuss how SUPs and foils change lineup dynamics and how SUP surfers can coexist with prone surfers through skill, respect, and etiquette. Alex shares a Maui story learning etiquette after losing control of a big SUP and his evolution to earning respect from pro surfers in the water. Alex explainsthe ingredients of being a good water person. He also toucheson paddle length and stance techniques, SUP performance in bigger waves, and dealing with the thousands of sharks off the coast of Nova Scotia.SUP Surf Sessions - Episode NotesSUP Surf Sessions - All LinksChapters00:00 Welcome01:18 Cold Water Sessions02:53 Should SUPs Be In The Lineup?04:36 Laird Hamilton Origin Story08:04 How to Earn Your Place09:48 SUP Lineup Etiquette12:27 Bottom Turns14:58 Stance & Paddle Length Tips17:59 Top Turns & Paddle Switches20:03 Ocean as Medicine21:07 SUP vs Pro Surfer24:02 When to Paddle Out27:02 Sharks in the Lineup29:49 Ocean Awe and Presence31:01 SUP Surfing is Legit34:37 Attitude and Safety36:18 Wrap

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