The Renegade Moose Chasers

Another proud moment in my life, which again is associated with the successful undertaking and completion of the epic worlds longest paddle race, The in July 2023 with racing partner - was also to have collaboratively designed the board which we used during this life changing adventure…!
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It’s not everyday you get the opportunity to design and indeed test in a real world setting a new concept of a fast touring and adventure racing SUP board, which is tough and hardy enough to carry nearly 40kgs of expedition equipment, and fast and reliable enough to take deep into one of the last frontiers and one of the most remotest places left on the planet - 1000 miles along The Yukon River from Whitehorse in Canada, through to The Dalton Highway Bridge, deep in the Arctic Circle, Alaska.
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It is with great pride and pleasure that the board which I designed especially for the Yukon1000 race has now been made into a reality and is ready for everyone to purchase, rise and experience by the wonderful ..!
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From an initial phone call to Andy at to a journey that changed lives and perspectives, through to a board after a few design tweaks can now be bought by everyone for them to take on their very own adventures….!
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Be it 1000miles in the Arctic Circle, or an overnighter on a local lake - the new ‘Yukon’ adventure board is now fully born and ready to take you on your very own adventure…!
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Thank you for making life changing adventure possible - for everyone….!
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https://qurocpaddleboards.co.uk/collections/touring-paddle-boards/products/quroc-yukon-14-touring-inflatable-paddle-board-package
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The Moosers would like to make a formal apology…..

We’d like to say we’re very very sorry for secretly stashing away in our checked baggage on our flight back from Fairbanks, Alaska after successfully completing the Yukon 1000 Canoe Race - one of these cheeky little rascals….!

Sorry also to the fisherman of the Norfolk Broads - it’s going to be slim pickings from now on…. 🤣

// Quroc Paddle Boards // Broads National Park

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Brown bear spotted in Britain for first time in 1,500 years | Suffolk Gazette A brown bear has been spotted splashing around in the Norfolk Broads - the first sighting in the UK for around 1,500 years.

Now this brings back memories to our Yukon 1000 Canoe Race finish - and boy doesn’t it look different..!
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35 degrees C and humid as hell when we finished back on July 23rd - now, nearly frozen..!
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Some amazing memories….!

So thankful to Dan and Nick from for sending thorough these awesome commemorative patches of our recent finish…
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When we first got them we were totally stoked but puzzled as where to put them…then I saw my and ‘bingo’……!!!
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Sadly the was a little too big to transport the 1000 miles on the SUP - however, now the good old weather is starting to turn, I’m sure I’ll be seeing more of these fantastic little reminders of the most magnificent adventure….!
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It’s ‘Fat Bear’ season in Canada and Alaska..!

This is the time of year that bears stock up on food and calories before they crawl away into their dens to hibernate for the long cold winter..!

So…as we saw a good few bears during our Yukon 1000 Canoe Race - we thought we’d share this little Fat Bear quiz….

Take the quiz, educate yourself and have a little fun with the bears..!

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Time: 12:50am
Location: Arctic Circle
Date: 22/07/2023
Reason: The Yukon1000
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The finial episode of the Yukon 1000 Canoe Race - Brit teams podcast has just been released…!
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Listen in for our thoughts, feelings and overall experience of paddling the worlds longest paddle race…!
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(Sadly a technical hitch caused the last 45 mins or so to be without The Moosers- but we do have plans to rectify that soon..!)

Buckle up for an unforgettable journey down the Yukon River as we chat with Team SHAC Yukon 1000 and The Renegade Moose Chasers

Listen here: www.supfmpodcast.com/episode/adventure

First nation blessings, wildlife, and more than a dash of the unexpected – their stories from the 2023 Yukon 1000 Canoe Race are live now.

The Moosers have landed - paddles, bags & boards - all in tact and made the journey…!!
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No ‘Mooser’ Yukon1000 breakfast was complete without a full of flavour ‘Explore Breakfast’…!:
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Thanks to for all their support during the - keeping us fuelled with breakfast, flapjack snacks and other performance focused nutrition…🙏
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Yet another quality podcast from SUPfm Podcast - featuring 3 of your favourite Yukon 1000 Canoe Race finishers - come on…give it a listen…!!! 😁🫎

LIVE today on your podcast platform of choice! A quick and dirty episode featuring three of the teams who've competed in this year's Yukon 1000 Canoe Race

You can also listen here: www.supfmpodcast.com/episode/yukon-voices

Thanks to Yukon 1000 FFTB Team SHAC Yukon 1000 for their contributions and to Dan and Nick from Fortune Favours the Brave and to Yukon 1000 Canoe Race for the photos.

In case you're wondering why Craig and Skip are looking so fresh, this picture was taken at the start (not at the finish)!

Thanks to our episode sponsors Starboard SUP UK & Ireland Baltic Lifejackets and Ocean Specific

We saw some amazing, spectacular and quite breathtaking natural beauty through ought our - but weirdly, this sight of The Dalton Highway Bridge and the finish point for our adventure somewhat also became ever so attractive….!
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And there we have it folks - we made it…1000 miles along the mighty Yukon river…!
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It was a tough gig..tougher than you could ever imagine and one that tested the body for sure, but more so the mind and mental resilience….!
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We’ll do a proper roundup for everyone soon, but in the meantime we’re hauling up in Fairbanks, Alaska for some well needed R&R and mental settling before making out flight back home.
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We’re both super proud of our 9 day, 7 hour finish time and we’re so thankful and humbled by all the support from friends, family and all those people were still yet to meet - thank you all….!
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Full report and heaps more pictures and videos to follow…! 👍🫎
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This is it guys - Tracking link for us pasted below…!
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Team 2 - The Renegade Moose Chasers are ‘GO’ at 07:30 Canadian time - 15:30 UK….
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Please track and send us plenty of positive vibes….!
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https://www.intbox.co.uk/yukon/2023/yukon1k.html

Race briefing done and just kit check to get through…!
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Talking of kit - The Moosers only use the best…!
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Finally, together in Whitehorse… and from ’The Moosers’ catch up with and from ‘Team Shac’ for a little pre-race ramble and some last minute supply shopping…
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Bring on the …! 👍💪👊🫎
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Here it is all you ‘Mooser’ followers…..the episode that interviews the 2 UK SUP teams racing the Yukon 1000 Canoe Race…!
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Have a listen to it whist we sit in the departure lounge at Heathrow waiting patiently for lift off…!

🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🎙️

We sat down with the Renegade Moose Chasers Team and Team Shac, who are inching closer to the start of the epic Yukon 1000 Paddle Race! 🚣‍♂️🌟

Listen on your podcast player of choice OR here www.supfmpodcast.com/episode/team-shac-and-the-moose-chasers

We explored the ins and outs of their team dynamics and the individual expertise they bring to the table. From navigating treacherous rapids to strategic planning, these teams have it covered! 💪

They unveil their top-notch gear and how they've meticulously planned their nutrition to fuel their bodies for the grueling challenge ahead. 🐻🍗

Next up in our ‘1000 miles of gratitude’ is the amazing guys at Firepot…!
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Firepot have been so supportive to The Moosers in the provision of pretty much all of our day to day calorie requirements for the duration of our Yukon journey..
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Firepot are yet another UK based company that source most of those ingredients that goes into the production of their super tasty, highly nutritious and calorie dense meals for local, or certainly UK based suppliers. For us Moosers, aligning ourselves alongside UK based companies and small businesses is of utmost importance, and we’re super happy and lucky to be using Firepot for our adventure.
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Please head over to their website and consider making a purchase…
https://www.firepotfood.com - our tip…Vegan Orzo Bolognaise….! 😋
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Next up on our ‘Thanks a 1000’ gratitude list is the amazing guys at UK based, and proud to be British, sports performance fuelling company TORQ Fitness
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TORQ are a first and foremost a fitness consultancy, with their roots firmly placed in performance coaching and endurance sports.
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TORQ produce a full range of performance fuelling solutions, void of chemical sweetness, colours and artificial flavourings, with the range suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
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All TORQ products are performance focused - meaning that if it’s not needed to optimally fuel the body in performance - then quite simply it doesn’t go in…not to mention the taste is the best on the planet..!
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TORQ are supplying with carbohydrate hydration, high energy snack and perfectly balanced breakfast options for our Yukon 1000 Canoe Race this year.
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The Moosers are highly proud to be associated with TORQ, thank them immensely for their support, and we encourage everyone to head over to their website, take a look around and consider making a purchase - so you too can feel the power of TORQ..!
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https://www.torqfitness.co.uk
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Worth a listen .

If you're on for stories of paddle adventures and gritty challenge, then we've got you covered in Season 6 of SUPfm Podcast

In the first episode of this season I talk to the race director of the longest paddle race in the world, Jon Frith who sets his stall out on the experiences that paddlers can expect as they apply, train for and take part in the incredible Yukon 1000 Canoe Race

We'll be following this year's edition closely, chatting with teams and competitors across SUP and the other disciplines ahead and after the race which starts on July 14th from Whitehorse, Yukon

You can listen to this episode here: https://www.supfmpodcast.com/episode/yukon-jon-frith OR via your favourite podcast app AND don't forget to follow to get all the episodes to download automatically to your device

🌊 The Yukon 1000 is not your average race, and Jon Frith, is not your average race director.

In this interview, kicking off this season's deep dive into the world's longest paddle race, we explore Jon's unique approach, his military background, and the qualities he values in participants in the

Listen on your podcast player of choice or right here: https://www.supfmpodcast.com/episode/yukon-jon-frith

The first of the series SUPfm Podcasts on the Yukon 1000 Race has just released….!

Give it a listen and find out from the horses mouth, race director Jon Frith, as to what is paddlers can expect and what it takes to even be considered for this epic race..!

🌊 The Yukon 1000 is not your average race, and Jon Frith, is not your average race director.

In this interview, kicking off this season's deep dive into the world's longest paddle race, we explore Jon's unique approach, his military background, and the qualities he values in participants in the

Listen on your podcast player of choice or right here: https://www.supfmpodcast.com/episode/yukon-jon-frith

Essential part of our kit list is 2 x pairs of swimming goggles each incase of wildfire smoke crossing the river - now then…what colour for Martin and what colour for Kim…? 🤣🤣
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Yukon Mosquitoes got no chance now…! 👍🤣
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Just so we don’t forget what our map-sets look like - flashy front cover alert ‼️
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Conditions are looking good….33 days until takeoff to Canada…! 🇨🇦 🍁

The race director is on river this week and feedback is that conditions are great 👌