Ep 1 - Alex Chandler - Respecting Surfers and Sharks in the Lineup

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.

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Chapters

00:00 Welcome

01:18 Cold Water Sessions

02:53 Should SUPs Be In The Lineup?

04:36 Laird Hamilton Origin Story

08:04 How to Earn Your Place

09:48 SUP Lineup Etiquette

12:27 Bottom Turns

14:58 Stance & Paddle Length Tips

17:59 Top Turns & Paddle Switches

20:03 Ocean as Medicine

21:07 SUP vs Pro Surfer

24:02 When to Paddle Out

27:02 Sharks in the Lineup

29:49 Ocean Awe and Presence

31:01 SUP Surfing is Legit

34:37 Attitude and Safety

36:18 Wrap