Marybeth Paddleboard Adventurer on her paddleboard surrounded by ice — *Photo @tonyfphotography*

Marybeth is a Canadian adventure Youtube and content creator documenting epic paddling adventures and encouraging others to give it a go.

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I'm stoked to catch up with Marybeth to chat about her love of paddling, travel, wildlife encounters, and her super entertaining videos to motivate us to get outdoors.

Listen in for beginner advice on how to choose the right paddleboard for stability, tips for balance, and staying safe on the water. And if you’re hesitant to try a SUP or you’re embarrassed to fall in – we’ve got some encouragement for you!

Marybeth shares about her life by the Great Lakes in Ontario and going on backcountry adventures. We chat about paddling with huge ‘gators, and the joy of stalking beavers in her hometown backyard known as Coote’s paradise.

She also gives insights into her journey as a Youtube creator and her mission to encourage more play in life.

By the end of this, you’ll be plotting your own paddling “advencha”!

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Explore Marybeth’s content and be inspired to start your own paddling adventure:⁠

Website: Paddle Adventurer
Instagram: @paddleadventurer
Youtube: @PaddleAdventurer

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Episode Notes | Marybeth

1:06 Hometown
1:34 Journey into paddling
3:52 Choosing the best SUP board
5:53 Size and stability
6:57 Do it your way
8:32 Backcountry portaging
14:00 Pumping inflatables
16:46 Florida alligators
18:41 Marybeth’s mission
20:27 Backyard paddling
22:09 Beavers
23:56 Life in the outdoors
25:42 YouTube journey
29:00 Beginner advice
31:32 Winter paddling
35:00 Tips for balance
38:07 Moose
39:00 Future adventures
39:44 Magic of paddling

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