Rachel Nagle has spent the last 2 winters (Antarctica Summers) leading stand up paddleboarding experiences off of a cruise ship in Antarctica. Experience the journey of being at sea for 40+ days each year leaving from Ushuaia, Argentina and visiting the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Experience the sights and sounds of hundreds of thousands of penguins including them swimming under your stand up paddleboard, whales swimming near your boat, snowshoeing on fast ice, a helicopter ride, and the serene beauty & stillness of paddleboarding among icebergs. Be inspired to want to SUP in one of the coldest places in the world! Oh, and if you’re wondering, you are as likely to see porcupines in Antarctica as you are polar bears; that is: you won’t! Come to the presentation to see why porcupines made it into this title!
Bio
Rachel believes everyone should Follow the Adventures in their Hearts! As for hers, Rachel actively pursues adventures revolving around animals and the outdoors.
The Adventure Summit holds a special place in Rachel’s heart as she worked at Wright State University’s Outdoor Resource Center when it started 20 years ago. She was working for Five Rivers Metroparks in 2010, when she met her husband at the Adventure Summit!
Rachel has been in the outdoor industry since 2004. She resides in Cleveland, Ohio where she manages the Outdoor Recreation department for Cleveland Metroparks. She has a masters degree in Sport and Recreation Management and actively serves as the SUP Chair for the American Canoe Association. Some of Rachel’s favorite outdoor adventures have been climbing Kilimanjaro (Africa), thru-hiking the John Muir Trail (California), stand up paddleboarding both locally on Lake Erie and in Antarctica, and inline skating. She has been teaching SUP since 2012 and encourages everyone to try it at least once, you never know, you might just fall in love with it like she did! She enjoys SUPing on flatwater, open water, rivers, and even SUP surfing.
When Rachel isn’t pursing outdoor adventures, you can find her hanging out with her pets: 2 dogs and a prickle of African Crested porcupines, who are all stars on her YouTube channel, Adventurous Heart “ Rachel Nagle.
Rachel’s favorite word is Awesome so be sure to say it when you see her!