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Beyond The Eddy Line podcast
Hosted by Limor Friedman · EN
This podcast is about kayaking and the people who kayak. It’s about tracing coastlines, discovering the relationship between land and sea, and exploring how we build a special bond with our kayak. Paddlers will share their stories from the water and reveal how they’ve developed their skills along the way. Where confidence takes us beyond our comfort zone
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#25 building confidence in current
2w ago00:22:02Tap to summarizeReal learning happens outside the comfort zone. In this episode, I speak with Caroline Ross, owner of Crosscurrents Kayak on Central Vancouver Island.Caroline specializes in sea kayak training, including dynamic and moving water courses, and teaches a unique program called underwater, composure helping paddlers build confidence and control in challenging conditions.https://crosscurrentskayak.ca/
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#24 Herring Balls and Hydrophones
3w ago00:18:44Tap to summarizeLarge herring bait balls can still be seen along parts of the west coast of Canada and the United States. While salmon often gets most of the attention, this time of the year, herring are what truly bring the coast to life: attracting whales, sea lions, seabirds, and countless other marine species.Roy Jantzen, author of Wildlife Weekends is back to share insights about the herring spawn, the wildlife it attracts, and some fascinating hydrophone surprises recorded beneath the surface.Listen live to whale's sounds, BC Hydrophone Network: https://whalesound.ca/whales-and-sound/Orca Lab: https://www.youtube.com/live/_M2WVpSzgCI
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#23 Preparing for Haida Gwaii’s Wild West Coast
4w ago00:15:35Tap to summarizeThe west side of Haida Gwaii, BC, is one of the most exposed stretches of coastline in Canada.More complex than the east coast and offering a mix of reefs, current channels, exposed headlands and tidal currents with far fewer landing options. This 155 nautical-mile journey from Sandspit to Rose Harbour demands strong skills, careful planning. My returning guest, Finn Steiner, co-owner of SKILS, shares how he is preparing for his 16 days solo expedition to Haida Gwaii this summer beside taking a 3 pieces kayak and a camera.https://skils.ca
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#22 Twice, she finished 2nd in the Yukon River Quest
May 100:23:30Tap to summarize“My days on the river are not done yet,” says Patricia (Pat) Jones, 72.Pat has taken on the Yukon River Quest 3 times, completing it twice, finishing second in the women’s category both times, and becoming the oldest woman to finish the race. one if them was a flood year. Waves reached up to 2 meters, and many boats capsized along the 715 km (444-mile) course of the longest paddling race in the world.In the last episode, she shared the story of the race she never finished. In this episode she Shares the lessons learned, saved a few people on the way and did it all over again. Registration for the race closes May 13, 2026.https://www.yukonriverquest.com/
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#21 The Yukon River Quest: Paddling 715 KM
Apr 2400:30:19Tap to summarizeThe Yukon River Quest is the longest paddling race in the world.Its 715 km (444-mile) journey from Whitehorse to Dawson City, tracing routes shaped by the Klondike Gold Rush. Racers come from around the globe, competing in categories ranging from solo paddlers to eight-person canoe teams.My guest, Patricia (Pat) Jones, has taken on this challenge 3 times, completing the race twice and finishing second in the women’s category both times. In this episode, she shares the story of the race she didn’t finish and what it truly takes, physically, mentally, and emotionally, to face one of the most demanding river races on Earth.Registration to the race close on May 13 2026https://www.yukonriverquest.com/
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#20 Communication in dynamic water
Apr 1700:22:31Tap to summarizeTo better understand communication and rescue in dynamic water, I invited back Robert Nissenbaum coastal kayak and Greenland style paddling instructor.In this conversation, Robert breaks down how he teaches behavior in moving water, and how decision-making, technique, and communication come together when conditions become dynamic like surf, Rock Gardening and Surf. rnissenbaum.com
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#19 Instinct vs analysis. How paddlers make decisions
Apr 1000:23:21Tap to summarizeWe constantly face the tension between curiosity and comfort. When do we step outside our comfort zone? Explore or exploit? Are you a technical or a tactical paddler?Today’s guest is deeply interested in how paddlers make decisions.Finn Steiner, co-owner of Skills, is based in Ucluelet on Vancouver Island, BC. A highly experienced kayak instructor and guide, Finn shares his perspective on the explore vs. exploit paradox and how it plays out on the water.“Sea kayaking sits right in the middle of that relationship between instinct and analysis,” he says.https://skils.ca/our-team/
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#18 The body/blade position
Apr 300:20:07Tap to summarizeIn this episode we will focus on the body/blade position during different strokes and the differences between euro blade and a Greenland paddle.To explain all that I invited Robert Nisenbaum who is a Coastal kayak and Greenland style paddling instructor based in Seattle Washington. rnissenbaum.com
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#17 A solo expedition through Greenland’s drifting ice.
Mar 2700:46:06Tap to summarizeThomas Bechmann from the island of Fyn in Denmark, moved to Greenland for a year to gain experience paddling one of the most remote stretches of the Greenlandic coast. He paddled for 2 months, about 1600 kilometers from Assissut to Sisimiut. In this episode, he shares lessons from his solo expedition: What to do when the wind pulls you under the ice, why walruses are wary of white paddles, what happens when polar bears miss their ride on drifting ice, and even what to do with leftover caribou. This is a raw Arctic experience for kayakers.During his expedition, Thomas listened to the same love song every day. We end this episode with that song. With gratitude to Rasmus Lyberth Greenlandic singer for allowing us to share his beautiful song “Asanaqigavit” - Because I love you .https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPWifJcqZGs
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#16 Nimbus Kayaks, History and a new design.
Mar 2000:17:39Tap to summarizeNot many boutique, handcrafted boat builders are still around. One of them has been doing it for over 50 years on the west coast of Canada. On Quadra Island, Steve Schleicher of Rainforest Designs Ltd is the mind and hands behind Nimbus kayaks. In this episode, he joins me with Rob Bender of Nimbus Paddles to share insights into their newest boat design coming out this spring.A special thank you to Kathy, Don, Lynda, and Ken for sharing which Nimbus boats they paddle and why they love them.https://www.nimbuskayaks.com/products.htm
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