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    <description>Paddles Ready is your go-to podcast for everything happening in the world of paddle racing.

Hosted by Dougie and Hando, the show brings you inside the sport with race reviews, real-time commentary, and conversations with paddlers from across the globe. Whether it’s breaking down major competitions, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, or hearing directly from the athletes shaping the sport, this podcast keeps you connected to the pulse of paddle racing.

From elite races to grassroots scenes, Paddles Ready covers it all, giving you insight, perspective, and the stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

What you’ll hear:

Honest race reviews and analysis
Conversations with paddlers and industry voices worldwide
Commentary on trends, performances, and competition results
Stories from the front lines of paddle racing

If you follow paddle racing or want to understand it better, this is where you stay informed.

👉 Visit paddlesready.com for more episodes and updates.</description>
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Hosted by Dougie and Hando, the show brings you inside the sport with race reviews, real-time commentary, and conversations with paddlers from across the globe. Whether it’s breaking down major competitions, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, or hearing directly from the athletes shaping the sport, this podcast keeps you connected to the pulse of paddle racing.

From elite races to grassroots scenes, Paddles Ready covers it all, giving you insight, perspective, and the stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

What you’ll hear:

Honest race reviews and analysis
Conversations with paddlers and industry voices worldwide
Commentary on trends, performances, and competition results
Stories from the front lines of paddle racing

If you follow paddle racing or want to understand it better, this is where you stay informed.

👉 Visit paddlesready.com for more episodes and updates.</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>It’s here. Paddles Ready has officially launched. 🌍<br></strong><br></p><p>In this first episode, Dougie and Hando kick things off by sharing how <em>Paddles Ready</em> went from a simple idea in Berlin to a global platform for paddle sports and dragon boating.</p><p>They break down their journey through the sport, what listeners can expect from the show, and why paddle racing needs a stronger international voice. From race commentary to athlete stories, this podcast is built for paddlers, fans, and anyone connected to the sport.</p><p>Plus, the first-ever <strong>Hot Take of the Week</strong>:<br> 👉 <em>Who actually owns dragon boating and does the sport have a problem?</em></p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><ul><li> The origin story of <em>Paddles Ready</em> and its global vision </li><li> Why dragon boating is one of the most inclusive sports in the world </li><li> Insights from international events like Berlin’s Nations Cup </li><li> The growth of paddle racing across generations and continents </li><li> The debate around governance in dragon boating (IDBF vs ICF)</li></ul><p>If you’re part of the paddle racing world or want to be, this is where the conversation starts.</p><p>👉 Visit <a href="https://paddlesready.com/"><strong>paddlesready.com</strong></a><strong>to sign up to our newletter </strong><br> 👉 Subscribe and follow to stay connected to the global paddle community</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>It’s here. Paddles Ready has officially launched. 🌍<br></strong><br></p><p>In this first episode, Dougie and Hando kick things off by sharing how <em>Paddles Ready</em> went from a simple idea in Berlin to a global platform for paddle sports and dragon boating.</p><p>They break down their journey through the sport, what listeners can expect from the show, and why paddle racing needs a stronger international voice. From race commentary to athlete stories, this podcast is built for paddlers, fans, and anyone connected to the sport.</p><p>Plus, the first-ever <strong>Hot Take of the Week</strong>:<br> 👉 <em>Who actually owns dragon boating and does the sport have a problem?</em></p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><ul><li> The origin story of <em>Paddles Ready</em> and its global vision </li><li> Why dragon boating is one of the most inclusive sports in the world </li><li> Insights from international events like Berlin’s Nations Cup </li><li> The growth of paddle racing across generations and continents </li><li> The debate around governance in dragon boating (IDBF vs ICF)</li></ul><p>If you’re part of the paddle racing world or want to be, this is where the conversation starts.</p><p>👉 Visit <a href="https://paddlesready.com/"><strong>paddlesready.com</strong></a><strong>to sign up to our newletter </strong><br> 👉 Subscribe and follow to stay connected to the global paddle community</p>]]>
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