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We`ll friends, We did it! The first woman to ever win the SUP category (or any category) at the @seventy48 race.
I am feeling wrecked, exhausted, and emotional. Honored to hold this title and humbled once again by my craft.
15+ hours of paddling in some of the most beautiful scenery and conditions. Sunset, full moon, Seattle sky line, bioluminescence, sunrise, snow covered mountains, and wildlife galore!
But that current though!!! Felt like we were against it most of the way.
(Felt like😜)
I couldn`t have done it without so many of my fellow paddlers showing me the way. What a community!
(The only part of the race that I was actually alone is when I got lost and paddled and extra 30 min 🤦🏼♀️) I am so proud of everyone who was out there and is STILL out there. What an experience! 💪🏻😰🫠😴The race officially ends Sunday at 7pm pst. (You can still follow teams that are paddling at seventy48.com)
I was on a borrowed RS 14×23. (Thank you PNW sup community!🙏🏻) with my Hydro flow x.
I took 7 liters of water and 3 extra layers of clothing. Plus all the required safely gear and snacks!
The last video is blurry but crossing that finish line was an emotional experience for me and I wanted to share it with you.
After feeling like crying and like stopping paddling for over 12 hours, to finally cross the line and get to stop,… and to know that my efforts earned such an incredible victory, I was overcome.
Thank you so much for your prayers and well wishes. I needed them and thought of them and felt them often through the night and it kept me going for sure!
All my Love and Gratitude,
Seychelle
@sicmaui @blackprojectsup #seventy48
Friends I have a favor to ask. Tonight I embark on a wild expedition.
The seventy48 race. 70 miles from Tacoma to Port Townsend WA. The 48 means you have 48 hours to complete the distance. Many of the paddlers (sup, kayak, canoe, row, etc) stop and camp along the way.
I plan to race non-stop.
It will be long. It will be hard. It will be painful. It will be cold.
I am asking for your prayers, blessings, well-wishes, cheers, and whatever else`s you want to send my way for strength, courage, and support.
I will need it all.
I`d also love it if you would follow along at seventy48.com.
And comment and let me know that you are. The more eyes I know are watching, the more motivation I will gain to keep pushing. I will have have a spot tracker. Team name: Seychelle. Race start 7pm PST. I hope to finish sometime Saturday morning.
Thank you so much.
I can`t wait to let you know how it went.
This video is a blessing I gave before departing on our sailing voyage last week in the San Juan Islands.
Offerings like this help us feel and stay connected to nature, to spirit, to Life.
Blessings, love and gratitude,
Seychelle
Ps, we did get to sail with whales. And how great are my socks?!?
😜🦄🐉💪🏻💗
#seventy48 #prayerrequest #blessing #offering #bonvoyage #sendwhales #supandsail #seychellesupretreat #captainseychelle
Can only share 10 at a time so here`s the next few favs.
My God I am grateful for these people, for this life, for every sunrise, sunset, and wild Life encounter, every moment of presence, every moment aLive, for wind, for whales, for family and friendships.
Thank you thank you thank you
#daretodream fka #bucketlist
@sicmaui #supandsail #sailing #adventure #friendships #love #gratitude
@william.webster.14 @leila.dylla @thesittingtoad @kerijyoga @perrirunion @mama_alien @joelgregoryhayes
Just out here checking more items off my Dare to Dream list. ⛵️ 🐳 🏄♀️ 💗🙏🏻
#SUP&SAIL #adventure
We spent the last week sailing in the San Juan Islands, WA.
More photos and words about this experience coming your way.
#sailing #love #friendship #gratitude #orcawhales
@sicmaui
Join us Live with global athlete @seychelle.sup for an informative #sictalkstory on Paddling and Shoulders. Seychelle will go over the SUP stroke technique with a focus on the shoulders. This will include shoulder position, shoulder pain, common mistakes, and how to correct them.
Thursday, June 1st, 2023 at 1 PM EST / 10AM PST on @sicmaui Facebook page.
#sicmaui #boundbywater #standuppadle #stroketechnique #suptips #coachseychelle
The sweetest things….
#14months #mirrorsandbabies #sweetestthing #kissthebaby #peekaboo
How the feminine slips in to my workouts. (Wait for it)
She`s there in the long pauses between sets.
When I break out in spontaneous dance or slithering stretches.
Weight lifting, as with most forms of training, is inherently masculine.
masculine, not "male" but of the Yang, doing, structured energetic.
Pick it up. Put it down. Repeat x times.
Since re awakening to my feminine, Yin, being, flowing energy, ( that I dismissed for so many years,) the ways in which my body craves to move has drastically changed.
I currently feel both
the drive to train and get stronger, to push myself to be my best.
And the pull to move slow and in more nourishing ways.
So I do both.
Not always at the same time like this. Often at separate times.
I take the time to value all parts of my self and soul and what I need to feel my best
and to live with integrity.
Integrity, true wholeness of being
Athlete, mom, coach, wife
How I show up for one, I show up for all.
Question ladies, especially you hard working and athletic women: How does this resonate with you?
Does it make sense?
It`s something I have been practicing for a couple of years now and not spoke too much about on social.
#workoutreel #balance #goandflow #yangandyin #
Last day to reach out for 1:1 coaching opportunities for THE YEAR is this Friday!
My 1:1 is a 4 month Holistic Paddle Coaching program.
As you can see we do a lot more together than just improve your paddle stroke. (though we def do that as well)
June is the last month I`m taking enrollments for 2023.
Use the link in my bio for more details.
Book your call by May 19.
Shoot me a message with any questions.
💦🏄🏽♂️💙,
Seychelle
PS, I`m really proud of myself for making these graphics and finally putting together some testimonials! (All on my own. Lol. Me & Canva may be able to get along after all 😝)
#supcoach #standuppaddle #holisticpaddlecoaching #coachseychelle #confidence #connection #balance #power
Are ready to take your paddle training to the next level?
Are you wondering why you’re not getting faster?
Do you want to work on your paddle stroke technique?
Do you like following a plan and having a coach?
Do you like a “no stone left unturned” approach to training?
Do you struggle with the negative self talk and getting in your own way?
Do you want to enjoy your sport and your life more?
I can help!
I am closing the door for 1:1 coaching applications next week!
The deadline to book a call is May 19th.
Even if you are not ready to get started right away, if you are thinking about 1:1 coaching for 2023, please reach out. You can secure your space with a deposit and start training this summer.
I have limited availability and I am not sure when I will open these spaces back up, but when I do, my prices will increase.
I wasn`t planning on writing this post but I thought about it and I realized that there are probably a few of you already on the fence about training or perhaps just starting to get serious about your goals and events for 2023 (like me!)
Whether you are preparing for your first paddle race or your first ultra distance paddle, I can help you gain the confidence in yourself and in your training to get there.
Use the link in bio and select Holistic Paddle Coaching for more info.
Let`s do this!
~Seychelle
#holisticpaddlecoaching #seychellesup #standuppaddle #stroketechnique #suptraining #supcoach
For all the water women in my life, I have something very special to share.
For the last year I have been a part of an online woman`s community called @theheartspace.community
It is a place for conscious connection, deep growth, spirituality, sisterhood and being seen.
It is such an important and impactful part of my life,
immeasurably valuable, and a safe place to land amidst the fast-paced virtual society we find ourselves a part of these days.
It feels like a home.
Many of the friendships I have forged have become Real Life and forever feeling.
I even host a private monthly womens circle inside the heart space called the Revolution.
We talk about the earth, the moon, cycles, Life, and the magic of being a woman. Among other things, paddling included, we share our hearts, speak our truth, and celebrate each other.
The doors to the heart space community are opening again in June,
however I have a gift for any woman who would like to try it out this month to see if it`s for you.
Follow this link:
https://www.the-heart-space.com/invitation
I`ll put it in my stories now as well. And you can try any of this months classes for free. (except breathwork)
I love you and if this type of community speaks to you, I`d love to be in even deeper connection with you inside of its spaces.
💗,
Seychelle
Feel free to dm me with any questions or for the link drop to your inbox 😘
Join us Live with global athlete @seychelle.sup for an educational #sictalkstory on how to Paddle Straighter. Seychelle will go over the reasons why you may be zigzagging on your SUP and how to correct them.
Tuesday May 9th 2023 at 1PM EST / 10AM PST on the @sicmaui facebook page.
#sictalkstories #sicsuplife #boundbywater #standuppaddle #suptips
What I want every race finish to feel like….
#camehereforlove #wholeheart #bestfeeling #finishline #momathlete
As I make my way home
It starts to sink in…
That`s my first major race in 3 and a 1/2years.
My first race since Paris 2019 when I won the app world tilte 😳😳😳
Fuck that a long time
So much has happened
And This was my first Carolina cup in 5 years!
Carolina cup is a hard race. The graveyard is no joke.
There is so much stamina, skills, and smarts that goes in to a good race.
And it takes practice.
I`m really stoked.
(Im also super bummed they cancelled the technical sprint race. I trained for it a lot and home and was excited to surf race.)
I had a great start and a great finish on the ocean yesterday.
What a different paddler than I was 5 years ago. I used to always do really well in the long grind in the flat and not great in the ocean.
What a different person than I was 4 years ago when I was last racing. Not just a mom, but grown in so many other ways in life.
And to be here racing again… when I had all but stopped paddling and wasn`t sure I would ever start again.
It`s not a comeback.
It`s a welcoming home.
Feeling emotional, grateful, proud, excited, motivated, tired, and sore. 🥹🙌🏻🥰💪🏻🥴
Thank you for all of the amazing support, comments, well wishes, for being here and following the journey with me. It means so much!
This year is going to be epic.
Thank you @sicmaui @blackprojectsup
Wait till you see what I`m race I`m signed up for next …😋
#reflections #carolinacup #athletesjourney #feels #welcomehome
Before and after. 😝🥹🥰 The best feelings ever. 6th place today. So happy to show up to the start line this morning and so happy to cross the finish!
That was epic and hard and awesome and everything I thought it would be.
Thank you @supcarolinacup @sicmaui and
@leila.dylla for the photos and being my amazing support sister this weekend.
Tomorrow is the sprints! 😰🫣🫠
Every once in a while it hits me, but for the most part I`m too busy being a mom to be nervous about todays race. 🤪 It`s so fun having my little guy with me here in Wrightsville Beach.
Good luck and have fun to everyone racing today!
And a huge huge huge thank you to my dearest friend Leila Dylla for being here with me to watch Ry all weekend while I`m paddling.
#Letsdothis!
#okayimalittlenervous #carolinacup2023 @sicmaui
Thank you @totalsup! It was so lovely to catch up! 🙏🏻💙. New article is out. Give them a read and a follow 🤙🏻
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@seychelle.sup returns to @supcarolinacup to compete & run SUP Clinics! Check out our latest chat with Seychelle on her SUP racing pipeline & @sicmaui quiver 🔥 Read the full story 👉 totalsup.com
📷 Via @seychelle.sup
#boundbywater #monday #mondaymotivation #SUP #SUPlife #paddleboarder #SUPracer #SUPracing #SUPgirls #girlswhoshred #potd #fitness #fitnessmotivation #paddleboarding #standuppaddle #stand_up_paddle #SUPskills #performance
I can`t believe Carolina cup is this weekend!!- how I`m honestly feeling about it 👉🏻…
For years when I first started racing, Carolina Cup was my number 1 race. No jokes.
I wanted to win it so badly.
I trained so hard and I put so much pressure on myself. (Emphasize that last part🫣🥺🤯😵💫🥴!!!)
I was hungry for glory and eager to prove myself.
I was always so stressed out, sometimes to the point of being ill even before I arrived.
And on the race course I always managed to fuck it up.
I have historically done quite poorly at the event.
It`s been 5 years since I`ve raced in `the graveyard.` 😳
Injury, covid, pregnancy, and postpartum.
And now….well, now I feel quite different.
I am a totally different person than I was.
I`ve been training to the best of my ability, but I certainly wouldn`t call it "hard."
I hold no expectations of myself, nothing to prove. I just want to show up and enjoy the entire experience.
I know I`m ready to race again.
I also know how far I am from where I was.
And that doesn`t stop me from being excited to push the limits of what I am capable of today, right now.
That`s what races are and why we show up, no matter who you are, pro or everyday jo.
It`s an opportunity to go way outside your comfort zone and test your limits. And by doing so, we grow. We learn. We get better.
And it Feels good. (when it`s over 😝)
For those of you headed to Wrightsville beach this weekend, see you there!
Ps, I am hosting a stroke technique clinic on Friday. Sign up through Carolina cup paddleguru registraion page.
Gratitude and stoke,
Seychelle
@sicmaui
#standuppaddle #athletesjourney #sicsuplife #whywepaddle #supracing #thenandnow
Join us Live with global athlete @seychelle.sup for an inspiring #sictalkstory. Seychelle tells the story of her epic SUP 11 City Tour 2018 come-from-behind victory.
Thursday, April 13th 2023 at 1PM EST on @sicmaui facebook page.
#suptalkstory #suptraininglevels #paddlecoach #paddlecoaching #paddlecoachtips #paddlefaster #standuppaddle #supracer #suptips #supskills #supcoach #holisticpaddlecoaching
I’m not the Athlete that I once was. I’m not as strong or as fit
and I don’t work as hard.
I can’t at this point with a baby to care for, a business to run, and a family to be with.
And I’m not in the least bit upset about that.
I am grateful for all of it.
I do my best to use the time that I do have to train to move well, but it’s not the same.
I’m not the same.
And I never will be.
It’s not a comeback I’m going for.
It’s a Reintroduction.
There is a WHOLE new kind of fuel stoking this fire!
Same passion – same purpose
New energy!
Driven by the desire to live in integrity with who I am as an Athlete, Mother, Woman
and what I bring to the world as a Coach. 100% human and 100% divine.
What races do I want to win this year?… no clue (if I will even be fit enough to win races this year)
What impact do I want to make on this sport?… (and in your heart)
A big one.💥
@sicmaui @blackprojectsup
#letsfuckinggo #reintroduction #seychellesup #motivation #athletesjourney
Another deep and honest share. Building off my post from the other day, I don’t like using the word “back.”
There’s nothing backwards about the direction of growth I’ve experienced over the last three years, though none of it has been in the fitness department.
And I don’t like the word “shape.”
Just to clarify I don’t mean body shape.
I’m not trying to show off my body here. I’m wear next to nothing because it’s hot in FL.
Please understand that in this case I mean physical endurance and performance, strength and stamina “shape.”
I took a Loooooooooong time off of training.
I was pregnant 3 times during that time. (Good bye cardio in the heat. 🥵 Hello motherhood 🥰)
And my body and my heart went through a lot.
A lot of resting and a lot of healing.
A lot of moving in more nourishing and feminine ways wonderful and needed.
The part I am enjoying so much right now is feeling my body move through physical progression again through hard work.
Feels so good.
It’s like getting to climb the mountain all over again, but with more wisdom and experience each time.
And in my case so much more Grace.
Who else is on a fitness journey and feeling motivated AF right now? I want to hear about it and celebrate you in the comments.
#fitnessjourney #progressisperfection #feelssogood
Sometimes nap time doesn’t go as long as hoped.
Proud of myself for finishing my workouts even when the guy wakes up 1/2 way through.
I was asked recently for advice for moms getting back into fitness.
For me it’s been really helpful to be flexible with what type of workout I am able to do each day, how that workout actually plays out, and always have an option where Ry can come with.
Running with the stroller has been my go-to.
Sure getting out on the water is much preferred, but I would rather do something rather than nothing because I know how good it feels for my body and my soul, (especially when the excuses are good ones. 😉)
#fitnessmotivation #fitnessjourney #babyworkout #mommyandme #momathlete
I’ll never get tired of hearing this one.
My morning sunrise breath and movement practice on the beach.
Simple. Silent. Profound.
(even with a little one and a 🐶 running around)
A reset to my system.
Helps me feel connected, balanced, whole, and happy.
#ihopeyoudance #senseofwonder #natureismedicine #gabrielleroth #powerofpractice
I’ll never get tired of hearing this one.
My morning sunrise breath and movement practice on the beach.
Simple. Silent. Profound.
(even with a little one and a 🐶 running around)
A reset to my system.
Helps me feel connected, balanced, whole, and happy.
#ihopeyoudance #senseofwonder #natureismedicine #gabrielleroth #powerofpractice
I’m going to be completely transparent and honest with you all right now. I feel so much pressure right now to “make a comeback.”
Whether it is self inflicted or not, there’s a large element of truth in feeling this way.
There’s a lot of people who genuinely care about following this sport, it’s athletes, and me.
I don’t like using the word “comeback” because there’s honestly nothing backwards about the direction of growth I’ve experienced over the last three years of not competing.
Though I would say almost none of that growth was in the SUP and fitness department.
I am not the same woman, athlete, or coach that I was. I have changed, evolved, expanded, and released a whole of “Me”
Who I think I am
Who you think I am
Who I think you think I am
Why any of that is important….
(Could do a whole separate post on Image)
And I honestly had to feel long and deep into whether or not I wanted to pursue this sport at all moving forward.
And the responding answer is Yes
Yes I do.
But not because I want to be the best or look the best or even to Win,
But because being an incredible athlete is my Gift. (Life, divine, god-given, however you like to think of it)
And helping, inspiring, motivating, and coaching others to move their bodies in ways that feels so good, push them out of their comfort zones, get them out on the water, and feel empowered through sport is still my purpose
It always has been and for now will continue to be my purpose, my Why, and the reason you will be seeing me “back” on the start line this year.
💥💪🏻🙏🏻🧡
Thank you to @sicmaui and @blackprojectsup for sticking with me through a long press on the pause button.
#athletesjourney #comeback #growth #paddlewithpurpose #pressureisapriveledge #standuppaddle #sicsuplife
When you haven`t taken your skinny board out on the ocean in a while…
It`s the wobbles at the end that get me. 😂
@sicmaui @blackprojectsup
#standuppaddle #sicsuplife #suphumor
A quick clip from a longer Live video transmission I did on turning your SUP And a quick tip on making your #backsideturns faster:
– Backside turns can feel more unstable due to the twisted nature of paddling behind your back to make the turn.
– Ease this by combining a crossbow stroke with a backside stroke.
– Once you have gotten your feet/weight back, using these strokes in combination makes for a much faster backside turn.
If you’re not even sure what a Backside turn is, don’t worry! You can watch the full video and learn all about this turn at Seychellesup.com/videos
Get on the waitlist for the next session of SUP STROKE SCHOOL – join my mailing list – link in bio (seychellesup.com/go for fb users)
@sicmaui @blackprojectsup
#standuppaddle #suptips #turnyoursup #pivotturns #moveyourfeet #supstroke #paddlecoach #sicsuplife #supstrokeschool #seychellesup #paddlefaster
A quick clip from a longer Live video transmission I did on turning your SUP.
A couple of quick points on the #CrossbowTurn:
Use for a quicker/smoother turn than a backstroke turn.
Keep the paddle in your hands as you ‘change sides’ to do your backstroke.
Called a crossbow because the paddle travels across the “bow” or nose of your board
For the full video and breakdown of this turn visit Seychellesup.com/videos
Get on the waitlist for the next session of SUP STROKE SCHOOL – join my mailing list – link in bio (seychellesup.com/go for fb users)
@sicmaui @blackprojectsup
#standuppaddle #suptips #turnyoursup #pivotturns #moveyourfeet #supstroke #paddlecoach #sicsuplife #supstrokeschool #seychellesup #paddlefaster
A quick clip from a longer Live video transmission I did on turning your SUP.
Key points here:
Turn the feet slightly sideways – front foot first
Keep your feet/weight over the centerline of the board
Lean your weight into your back foot/leg
For the full video visit Seychellesup.com/videos
Get on the waitlist for the next session of SUP STROKE SCHOOL – join my mailing list – link in bio (seychellesup.com/go for fb users)
@sicmaui @blackprojectsup
#standuppaddle #suptips #turnyoursup #pivotturns #moveyourfeet #supstroke #paddlecoach #sicsuplife #supstrokeschool #seychellesup #paddlefaster
A simple way to add resistance to slow things down when working on technique.
For the full talk on using drills to support your paddle training visit seychellesup.com/videos
And, I created a Drill Video Series of all of the drills that I use when I teach standup paddle racing technique. Drills for stroke efficiency, power, speed, and injury prevention.
Access them today at seychellesup.com/shop and watch them over and over again while you work on your technique. Visit the link in my bio or shoot me a message to learn more.
Happy Paddling!
Seychelle
#standuppaddle #stroketechnique #drillvideoseries #seychellesupdrills #paddlefaster
One day a week or a little bit every time you go out, doesn’t matter. What matters is you set aside time in your training to do it!
For the full talk on using drills to support your paddle training visit seychellesup.com/videos
Folks I created a Drill Video Series of all of the drills that I use when I teach standup paddle racing technique. Drills for stroke efficiency, power, speed, and injury prevention.
Access them today at seychellesup.com/shop and watch them over and over again while you work on your technique. Visit the link in my bio or shoot me a message to learn more.
Happy Paddling!
Seychelle
#standuppaddle #stroketechnique #drillvideoseries #seychellesupdrills #paddlefaster
Never gets old.
#cloudysunrise #wavesknowshores #beachbliss
There’s simply too much to THINK about each time you take a stroke. But a good connection, you can FEEL.
Some snippets of a recent talk I did on using drills to support your paddle training.
For the full talk visit seychellesup.com/videos
I have a Drill Video Series of all of the drills that I use when I teach standup paddle racing technique. Drills for stroke efficiency, power, speed, and injury prevention.
Access them today at seychellesup.com/shop and watch them over and over again while you work on your technique. Visit the link in my bio or shoot me a message to learn more.
Happy Paddling!
Seychelle
#standuppaddle #stroketechnique #drillvideoseries #seychellesupdrills #paddlefaster
The SUP stroke is a highly complex, full body movement that is much easier to adjust when broken down into bite size pieces.
A few bite size pieces of a recent talk I did on using drills to support your paddle training.
For the full talk visit seychellesup.com/videos
I have a Drill Video Series of all of the drills that I use when I teach standup paddle racing technique. Drills for stroke efficiency, power, speed, and injury prevention.
Access them today at seychellesup.com/shop and watch them over and over again while you work on your technique. Visit the link in my bio.
Happy Paddling!
Seychelle
#standuppaddle #stroketechnique #drillvideoseries #seychellesupdrills #paddlefaster
