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Ecuador’s Jondachi River Needs Your Help
07.20.2011
The Jondachi and Hollin Rivers offer some of Ecuador’s best boating. These rivers flow through incredibly lush primary and secondary rainforest, and are currently under attack on two fronts:
Charles City Celebrates Grand Opening of Iowa’s First Whitewater Park July 29-30
07.19.2011
Whitewater is officially coming to Iowa. Thanks to industry-leading river park design firm Recreation Engineering and Planning (REP), Charles City, Iowa, is celebrating the grand opening of Iowa’s first-ever whitewater park on July 29-30, 2011.
Kokatat’s Commitment to US Manufacturing Leads to Better Service
07.19.2011
For more than 40 years Kokatat has been manufacturing the world’s finest paddling gear in Arcata, California. Kokatat’s hands-on approach to manufacturing has allowed the company to provide superior service by being able to quickly respond to market demands and keep a close watch on product quality.
Valley Kayaks to be Presenting Sponsor of the 2011 World Championships of Surf Kayaking
07.12.2011
The ESKA is proud to announce a partnership with Valley Kayaks for the upcoming 2011 World Championships of Surf Kayaking. The brand that is so well known for it’s broad range of composite and polyethylene sea kayaks is also a major player in the performance surf category.
Premier Paddling festival set for Nov. 3-6, 2011
07.12.2011
Paddling enthusiasts are preparing for the sixth annual Calusa Blueway Paddling Festival along the Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel, in Southwest Florida, Nov. 3-6. Selected as one of the Southeast Tourism Society’s Top 20 Events for 2011, this festival has much to offer for paddling and nature lovers.
Kokatat Hops on the “Shetland Bus”
07.11.2011
Kokatat Paddlers Attempt 1st North Sea Kayak Crossing Between Shetland Islands and Norway
Wilderness Systems and AT Sponsor Ellesmere Expedition
07.05.2011
Wilderness Systems and Adventure Technology Sponsor First-Ever Circumnavigation of Ellesmere Island
Canoe & Kayak Magazine Creates New Paddling Races
06.27.2011
Canoe & Kayak magazine recently announced the formation of new paddling races that will take place in Southwest Florida during the Calusa Blueway Paddling Festival.
Shred Ready to be a sponsor of the 2011 World Championships of Surf Kayaking
06.27.2011
The ESKA is proud to announce that Shred Ready is sponsoring the 2011 World Championships of Surf Kayaking. “Seeing the World Championships coming to the Outer Banks is really exciting. Our involvement in the event comes with the same passion we extend to all disciplines of kayaking,” says Tom Sherburne, owner and founder of Shred Ready.
Charles City Whitewater Park Officially Open
06.20.2011
Iowa’s first whitewater park is officially open! Charles City has built a whitewater course on the Cedar River for all river enthusiasts, including: kayakers, tubers, rafters, boaters and stand-up paddle boarders. The course is now completed and open for public use.
Adventure Technology Amps Up Sponsorship for 2011
06.14.2011
06.14.2011–EASLEY, S.C. – Adventure Technology paddles have been a mainstay in whitewater culture since they first hit the market in 1993. The support from the community has been deeply appreciated as Adventure Technology (AT) refined the art of ergonomic paddle design. In 2011, the brand gives back with national sponsorships and a significant number of [...]
First Paddlers of the Season Reach Maine from Old Forge
05.26.2011
On Sunday, May 22 the husband and wife team of Arden and Sherry Olson of Cumming, Georgia completed a 740 mile canoe journey, capping a speedy adventure that took more than three weeks.
Calusa Blueway Photo Contest Launched
05.23.2011
Lee County Parks & Recreation has launched its fourth annual Calusa Blueway Photo Contest for boaters, kayakers and nature enthusiasts. Entries can be submitted from now until October, with prizes awarded at the annual Calusa Blueway Paddling Festival presented by Canoe & Kayak magazine in November.
Emotion Kayaks Debuts New e-gear Accessory Line
05.17.2011
Emotion Kayaks, manufacturer of exceptional recreational kayaks and accessories, is delivering their debut line of kayak accessories called e-gear to retailers immediately.
Pelican International Wins Prestigious “Gear of the Year” Award
05.16.2011
LAVAL, QUEBEC, May 16, 2011- Pelican is proud to announce that its Elie Strait 140 XE kayak has won Outside magazine’s prestigious Summer 2011 Gear of the Year award for best boat. For the past 16 years, the magazine has been selecting its favourite products, spotlighting “only the best-performing gear available” and the “best values [...]
Canoe & Kayak Festival Selected as Top 20 Event
05.16.2011
Fort Myers, FL, May 16, 2011 – The Calusa Blueway Paddling Festival has been selected as one of the Southeast Tourism Society’s Top 20 Events for 2011. The annual canoe and kayak festival will happen Nov. 3-6 with a hub at the Sanibel Causeway. New this year is a national presenting sponsor, Canoe & Kayak [...]
Shred Ready To Launch The Search Sponsorship Contest
05.12.2011
Shred Ready is pleased to announce the start of “The Search,” an online video and social media contest to discover up-and-coming talent in wakeboarding and kayaking. Contestants will submit videos of themselves wakeboarding or kayaking and compete against others for the opportunity to become a sponsored member of the Shred Ready team.
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