The Joy of SUP - The Paddleboarding Sunshine Podcast - Linn van der Zanden - Scottish SUP camping adventures, Seaful, Five Islands Challenge and Kelly Kettle beach cooking

Linn van der Zanden - Scottish SUP camping adventures, Seaful, Five Islands Challenge and Kelly Kettle beach cooking

03/04/22 • 42 min

The Joy of SUP - The Paddleboarding Sunshine Podcast

I am so thrilled to welcome Linn van der Zanden to The Joy of SUP Podcast today.
I met Linn in the summer of 2021 researching my book and we spent the most wonderful time paddleboarding along the south west coast of Scotland, cooking supper on the beach and camping on our boards overnight. I think you are going to love the helpful information Linn shares with us!
A little more about her:
Linn van der Zanden is a SUP adventurer and instructor based on the South West Coast of Scotland. She loves exploring the local islands on multi-day trips, combining SUP with overnight camps and bivvys.

Linn is a Surfers Against Sewage rep for the area and as part of this undertakes beach cleans by SUP on remote beaches. She also volunteers with other ocean based charities, including the Ocean Youth Trust and Seaful charity. Linn is an ambassador for Sea Lion Boards. She has qualified with Water Skills Academy.

In this episode we talk about:

Her childhood in the outdoors - her Mum's wild swimming, her father's boat Little Salmon, holidays in Scotland and their business near Ben Nevis
Living on the Thames on a boat whilst studying at university
Working in Glasgow
Her career in education
Sailing, incredible expeditions and volunteering for the Ocean Youth Trust
Creating a microadventures community when returning to the outdoors after having her daughter
Inspiration from Alastair Humphreys' book Microadventures
Her first lesson on Loch Lochmond
Qualifying as a SUP instructor with Water Skills Academy
Packing for an overnight bivvying adventure
Tips on what to take overnight and how to pack
Scotland's Right to Roam
Cooking on a Kelly Kettle
Pasta, pesto and pinenuts for supper on the beach
Overnight oats for breakfast
Being a Surfers Against Sewage rep
Beachcleaning in remote places that she can reach by SUP
Meeting Cal Major, volunteering with Seaful charity and snorkelling
Her fundraising Five Islands Challenge: SUP, bivvying and beach cleaning on Great Isle of Cumbrae, Little Isle of Cumbrae, Arran, Bute and Ailsa Craig
Being grateful for her daughter
Her Palm Atom drysuit pants
Being a Team Rider for Sealions Boards and their environmental philosophy

You can find Linn here:
Instagram: @microadventuregirl
I hope you find this episode as fascinating as I did. I would love to hear your thoughts!
Thank you so much to Bluefin SUP for sponsoring Season 3 of the podcast.
Any questions, please email [email protected].
Instagram: @thejoyofsuppodcast_
Follow #thejoyofsuppodcast on Twitter and Instagram
Facebook: The Joy of SUP Podcast
Website www.jomoseley.com
Please do also rate and review us on Apple as it will help more people find us!
Wishing you sunshine, thank you for listening, Jo x

In this episode we talk about:

Her childhood in the outdoors - her Mum's wild swimming, her father's boat Little Salmon, holidays in Scotland and their business near Ben Nevis
Living on the Thames on a boat whilst studying at university
Working in Glasgow
Her career in education
Sailing, incredible expeditions and volunteering for the Ocean Youth Trust
Creating a microadventures community when returning to the outdoors after having her daughter
Inspiration from Alastair Humphreys' book Microadventures
Her first lesson on Loch Lochmond
Qualifying as a SUP instructor with Water Skills Academy
Packing for an overnight bivvying adventure
Tips on what to take overnight and how to pack
Scotland's Right to Roam
Cooking on a Kelly Kettle
Pasta, pesto and pinenuts for supper on the beach
Overnight oats for breakfast
Being a Surfers Against Sewage rep
Beachcleaning in remote places that she can reach by SUP
Meeting Cal Major, volunteering with Seaful charity and snorkelling
Her fundraising Five Islands Challenge: SUP, bivvying and beach cleaning on Great Isle of Cumbrae, Little Isle of Cumbrae, Arran, Bute and Ailsa Craig
Being grateful for her daughter
Her Palm Atom drysuit pants
Being a Team Rider for Sealions Boards and their environmental philosophy

Previous Episode

Caz Dawson - SUP Lass, Microadventures in Wales, River Dee Bore + Kelly Kettle treats

I'm thrilled to welcome Caroline (Caz) Dawson founder of SUP Lass Paddle Adventures to The Joy of SUP podcast.
I discovered Caz on Simon Hutchinson's podcast SUP fm and we met when I was researching my book in 2021. Caz is an accomplished SUP Instructor and Adventure Guide with a passion for all things outdoors.

Located on the edge of the Clwydian Range AONB, SUP Lass have access to the majestic River Dee, the world famous Llangollen Canal, plus lakes and coastlines.

Caz holds a huge breadth of qualifications and accreditations through Water Skills Academy:

WSA Water Safety and Rescue, WSA Ocean Navigation, WSA Adventure Guide, WSA Adventure SUP-er Trainer, Leave No Trace Trainer, WiSe Accredited Adventure Operator WRT Pro Rescue 3 Technician, RYA Marine Radio Short Range Certificate, REC Level 4 Expedition First Aid, BC SUP Sheltered Water Award, BC Mentoring in Water Sports.

In 2021, Caz became the 2nd fastest female to complete the GB SUP Series Great Glen Challenge on an iSUP. She has also taken on the Trent 100 team race and notorious 'Swellies Challenge'. For 2022 she has set her sights on the new Loch Awesome Challenge and the Trent 100. Caroline recently paddled the Dee bore covered by BBC Wales.
Adventure Cooking
Caz used to run the award-winning outdoor kitchen 'Fodder in the Field', where local and seasonal ingredients were served up in a range of wild locations, including mountain tops and forests. Caz is currently in the process of developing her SUP + Cook workshops, which she will be launching in spring 2022. When Caroline is not on the water, she is an Agri Food Consultant, supporting food and farming businesses across the UK develop their businesses and identify new markets.

Caz loves her trusty Kelly Kettle and treat clients to a secret recipe hot chocolate or mug of hearty soup.
Caz is a longstanding judge for the Great Taste Awards and a global mentor for Women in Food and Agriculture.

You can find Caz here:
Instagram: @sup_lass
Website: www.suplass.com
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/suplassadventures
I hope you find this episode as fascinating as I did. I would love to hear your thoughts!
Thank you so much to Bluefin SUP for sponsoring Season 3 of the podcast.
Any questions, please email [email protected].
Instagram: @thejoyofsuppodcast_
Follow #thejoyofsuppodcast on Twitter and Instagram
Facebook: The Joy of SUP Podcast
Website www.jomoseley.com
Please do also rate and review us on Apple as it will help more people find us!
Wishing you sunshine, thank you for listening, Jo x
Please always put safety first + get the right advice for your training + body. Please also be aware of the responsibilities and implications of organising or attending a SUP social.

Next Episode

Sophie Witter - SUP LEJOG, Fundraising World First, Living with Anxiety + Avocado + Coriander

I am so thrilled to welcome Sophie Witter to The Joy of SUP Podcast.
Sophie is one half of SUP It and Sea UK, the first pair to paddleboard from Land's End to John O'Groats in 2021. Sophie and her partner Dave are now hiking back to Land's End!
Sophie is a Celebrant and Mumma to her Cat + Teddy Bears.

Having spent many years living a life that didn’t feel like hers and struggling with her anxiety and depression, Sophie is on a journey to take on the adventures she has always dreamed of as well as fulfil dreams she never knew she harboured, whilst still learning how to manage her mental health.
Sophie aims to remain open and honest about her mental health especially the challenges they present on expeditions and hopes that by sharing her journey she can encourage, support and inspire others to give their adventure or dream a go.
We all need a reminder including Sophie that you don’t have to be superhuman, a superstar athlete or 100% ready (is there such a thing) to have an adventure or fulfil your dreams.

Donation Link* - https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/supitandsea
Wilderness Foundation - https://wildernessfoundation.org.uk/
RNLI - https://www.frontlinechildren.org/
Frontline Children - https://www.frontlinechildren.org

Equipment

Board - Sic Maui Bullet 14ft by 30in
Paddles - Blackfish Salish and Andaman sourced from Gareth at Get on the Water who helped replace our boards
Steve at Fusion Repairs who fixed our hardboard

SUP community & Support

Thames Challenge with Julia Kala from SUPERA and Mike Smith from SUPPlanetearth
Jordan Wylie Expedition and Community Patron + Alex Alley PM and Navigation Advisor
Dave Brown from WSA helped organise training and introduced us to Sam Starkie. Sam runs Newquay Watersports Centre with his team went above and beyond showing us how to fix our boards and helping with kit
Support Crew - Mandy, Mike, Joe, John, Liz, Kevin and Martin
Paula Reid who although not officially part of our team was a great help giving us the belief to go and do it. https://www.paulareid.com/
Sponsors - SUP Scrub and Fullgreen

Find Sophie:
Website: www.supitandsea.uk
Instagram: @supitandseauk
Instagram: @sophiew1508
Thank you to Bluefin SUP for sponsoring Season 3 of the podcast.
I hope you enjoyed the episode!
Any questions, please email [email protected].
Instagram: @thejoyofsuppodcast_
Follow #thejoyofsuppodcast on Twitter and Instagram
Facebook: The Joy of SUP Podcast
Website www.jomoseley.com
Please always put safety first + get the right advice for your training + body. Please also be aware of the responsibilities and implications of organising or attending a SUP social.