In Episode 56 we chat with Kailyn Winter, a 15-year old woman of the water who represented Team USA in the 2018 ISA World Paddleboard Championships. Kailyn shares her story of training and qualifying in rough water for the USA Team in Santa Cruz at the legendary Jay Race, the excitement of making the team, and her months of dedicated training and preparation for the ISA event. We hear of Kailyn's travel to the island of Hainan, China, her perspective on representing the USA on this international stage, and competing in both team and individual board paddling events. Kailyn shares a gnarly story of losing her water bottles at the start of the 12-mile distance race and overcoming physical and emotional challenges to be part of an incredible photo finish at the end of a grueling event. Huge congratulations to Kailyn for her success at the ISAs and for being an amazing representative of USA paddle sports.
Thanks for sharing Kailyn's ocean life with us. You can find pictures and video of her on Instagram and the ISA website. There is also some fun stuff on the This Ocean Life Instagram and Facebook pages. We are also on Twitter ranting about anything cool happening in the ocean.
This episode is sponsored by Buell Wetsuits. Driven by their passion for surfing, Buell Wetsuits & Surf was born out of Ryan Buell's garage and today creates quality products for core surfers the world over. From frothing groms to touring pros, Buell Wetsuits are trusted and worn in line-ups from Steamer Lane to Sebastian Inlet and beyond... For your next wetsuit go to buellsurf.com or stop by Buell Surf Shop at 912 41st Ave in Santa Cruz.
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Bill Newton - Hawaiian islands fishing tackle, fishing Oahu, HIFishGear
Amber Jade -- free diver, underwater model, world traveler
Anesti Vega -- scuba diver, citizen scientist, diving for veterans and the disabled
Lachie Lansdown -- legend of the prone paddle board, world champion athlete
Brooke Basse -- diver, spearo, captain, in the pursuit
CJ Hobgood -- professional surfing, movie making, family, life evolution
Sam Clothier -- hike and spear, seafood foraging, Wet Mammal YouTube
Vicky Durand -- Wave Woman the book, Waikiki surfing in the 1950s
Dr Enric Sala -- National Geographic explorer, scientist, ocean protector, author
Sean McClenahan -- towing Jaws on the skimboard, big waves and family dedication on Maui
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Dr Gregory Stone -- ocean scientist and conservationist, making cleaner energy from the ocean a reality
Eric Anderson -- from US Marine to Northern California freediver and spearo
Madison Stewart -- life dedicated to saving sharks, helping fishermen convert to ecotourism
Neil Pearlberg -- Off The Lip Radio Show, chronicling Santa Cruz surfing
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