Deep Dive: An Interview with Ian Couch
From Deep Dive Into Water Safety by Kauaʻi Community Radio - KKCR
February 11, 2026 · 42 min · Season 1
About this episode
Ian Couch discusses water safety culture and the challenges faced by athletes in the World's Toughest Row event.
Episode Notes July 18, 2025 Extra Interview: Margaret talks in studio with Ian Couch, the water safety expert for Worldʻs Toughest Row . The Toughest Row folks were on Kauaʻi receiving teams of rowers who traveled from Monterey, CA to Hanalei Bay. Ian talks about making safety a culture and how athletes take on this grueling and amazing trip. Support Deep Dive Into Water Safety by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/deep-dive-into-water-safety
People in this episode
Host: Margaret
Guest: Ian Couch
Topics covered
- water safety
- athlete culture
- extreme sports
- rowing
- Kauaʻi events
Keywords
- water safety
- rowing
- Kauaʻi
- extreme sports
- athlete culture
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Worldʻs Toughest Row
Places: Kauaʻi, Monterey, CA, Hanalei Bay
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