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PPA and AO Agree to Merge
05.15.2012
The returned ballots have been counted and unification between the Professional Paddlesports Association (PPA) and America Outdoors Association (AOA) was overwhelmingly approved.
PPA to Vote on AO Merger
04.18.2012
The Professional Paddlesports Association (PPA) is conducting an official vote of its members on May 15, 2012, on the potential unification of PPA and America Outdoors (AO).
PaddleToSquaxin2012.org Launches
03.02.2012
The Squaxin Island Tribe recently launched PaddleToSquaxin2012.org, an information and news website for the final stop in the 2012 Intertribal Canoe Journey. The website will be the main conduit for public information for one of the largest tribal cultural events in the region.
Point 65 introduces the revolutionary AIR seat!
02.22.2012
Point 65 introduces the revolutionary AIR seat!
Seattle Sports Company Acquires Riverside Cartop Carrier
02.17.2012
Seattle Sports is excited to announce the recent acquisition of the assets of Riverside Cartop Carriers, Inc.
Pelican Announces Key New Hires for 2012, Signs on Two New Sales Agencies
02.06.2012
Pelican International, leader in boating innovation and owner of the Pelican, Elie and Lavika brands, is pleased to announce the nomination of four new key members to its Operations, Information Technology and Sales teams and its partnership with two new sales agencies.
Hurricane Santee 100 LT Boasts New Look & Lighter Weight
02.02.2012
Warsaw, North Carolina (January 17, 2012) — The Santee 100 LT, an ultra-light thermoform kayak from Hurricane Aquasports, boasts a brand new look.
Werner Paddles Hires Southwest Sales Representative
01.31.2012
Werner Paddles has added to its stellar sales and marketing team. Werner has announced that Taylor Robertson will join their team as the Southwest Sales Representative.
Gig Harbor Introduces Inaugural Gig Harbor Paddlers Cup April 28 & 29
01.30.2012
Beautiful Gig Harbor bay will be the location for the first annual Gig Harbor Paddlers Cup and Expo April 28th and 29th, 2012.
Pelican Announces 2012 Line-up
01.30.2012
Pelican International, the world leader in boating innovation, continues to respond to the growing popularity of water sports by introducing products tailored to an increasing number of market segments.
2012 National School for Paddlesports Business
01.17.2012
Nova Craft Canoe and Canoe Kentucky are proud to be partners in sponsoring the 2012 National School for Paddlesport Business offered by the Professional Paddlesport Association (PPA). The 2012 National School will be hosted by Adventures Unlimited Outdoor Center in Milton Florida on February 5, 6 and 7.
Jackson Kayak Promotes James McBeath to Director of Marketing
01.05.2012
ROCK ISLAND, Tenn. — Jackson Kayak, a rapidly growing kayak manufacturer, has announced James McBeath as their new director of marketing.
Astral Buoyancy Hires Spencer Cooke as Sales Rep in Home Territory
11.17.2011
11/17/11 Asheville, NC – Astral Buoyancy Company is proud to announce a new plan for servicing its dealers in NC, SC, TN, VA, WV, KY, and AR. Starting on November 10th 2011, veteran paddlesports sales representative Spencer Cooke will service Astral dealers in our home territory.
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