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Ryan Hanegan joins the SEA-LECT Designs Family
11.11.2009
Ryan Hanegan joins the SEA-LECT Designs Family SEA-LECT Designs is pleased to announce the addition of Ryan Hanegan to its sales staff. Hanegan, who resides in Sultan, Washington, brings more than 20 years of paddle sports experience and knowledge to help introduce and market the SEA-LECT Designs’ product line to paddle sports dealers nationally and [...]
Kokatat Attains International Standards Organization 9001:2008 Certification
11.05.2009
Arcata, Calif., (October 20, 2009) – Kokatat, a 38-year-old, independent paddlewear and accessories company, recently attained an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2008 certificate. Kokatat manufactures approximately 90 percent of its product collection in Arcata, Calif., making this domestic ISO 9001:2008 certification highly unique in the outdoor industry. The certification validates Kokatat’s commitment to quality [...]
Boulder’s Adventure Film Festival— Showcasing award winning mountain films from around the world.
10.29.2009
September 1, 2009, Boulder, CO—The Fifth Annual Adventure Film Festival will be held in Boulder, November 12-14th, 2009. We’ll kick off the festival, presented by Patagonia, on Thursday, November 12 with an opening evening show at the Boulder Theater. The next two days and nights will feature adventure film-making workshops, photography exhibits, live music, and [...]
October 2009 Calusa Blueway Paddling Festival
10.15.2009
The nation’s premier canoeing and kayaking destination is set to explode with activity in mere days. The Calusa Blueway Paddling Festival is two weekends of happenings plus fun in between – Oct. 23 through Nov. 1. Check it all out at www.CalusaBluewayPaddlingFestival.com CHECK OUT THE SPEAKERS There’s something for everyone all week long. Saturday, Oct. [...]
New Report from Outdoor Industry Association and The Outdoor Foundation Examines Paddlesports Trends in the US
10.08.2009
Boulder, CO, October 8, 2009—Outdoor Industry Association and The Outdoor Foundation released today A Special Report on Paddlesports—which provides a detailed look at participation in kayaking, canoeing, and rafting among Americans. Among other findings, the report reveals that nearly 18 million Americans enjoyed paddling in 2008 – getting out on rivers, lakes, streams and other [...]
Kokatat Sponsors Antarctic Peninsula Expedition To Increase Global Warming Awareness
10.05.2009
Heralded Kayakers Will Cross Land and Water to Educate Public Arcata, Calif., (October 1, 2009) – Kokatat, the independent paddlewear and accessories company, is sponsoring a land and sea expedition covering a never-before navigated section of the Antarctic Peninsula. Chilean kayakers and explorers Cristian Donoso and Mario Sepúlveda will use Kokatat products including the GORE-TEX [...]
Outdoor Retailer Moves to back to August
10.02.2009
Outdoor Retailer Moves to back to August Dek: Organizer announces discounts for paddlesports companies San Diego, Oct. 1 – This week Nielsen Business Media and the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Paddle Council announced that Outdoor Retailer Summer Market (OR) will move from July to the first week in August 2010. Boat exhibitors also will receive [...]
KEEN to Sponsor 350.org’s River of Action Event | Oregon’s Willamette River will play host
10.01.2009
Portland, OR – September 22, 2009 – KEEN Inc. – a leader in hybrid outdoor performance products, including footwear, socks and bags – is announcing its sponsorship of the River of Action which will take place in Portland, Oregon, on October 24, 2009. River of Action is part of the International Day of Climate Change, [...]
Adventure Tour Operator Scholarship Winners Named by Teva and ATTA
09.24.2009
Adventure Tour Operator Scholarship Winners Named by Teva and ATTA (SEATTLE) SEPTEMBER 24, 2009 – Entrepreneurs representing an ecotourism wilderness lodge operated by the Moose Cree First Nation people of James Bay, Canada; an eco lodge operated by members of Ethiopia’s Eastern Cushitic, ethno-linguistic Konso culture; and a bicycle ambulance service operated by community volunteers [...]
Kokatat Sponsors Intra-Coastal Expedition For Charity | Expedition Supports “Penny Paddle Pledge” Campaign
09.21.2009
Arcata, Calif., (September 21, 2009)– Kokatat, the independent paddlewear and accessories company, is sponsoring a 1,300 mile journey from Norfolk, VA, to Key West, FL. On behalf of the Wildland Firefighter Foundation, Justin DeForest will set out September 28th on the two-month expedition. DeForest is using the expedition to raise money and awareness for the [...]
Kokatat and Anna Levesque Foster Women’s Paddling Through Host of Projects
09.17.2009
Arcata, Calif., (September 15, 2009) – Kokatat, a 38-year-old, independent paddlewear and accessories company, is a founding sponsor of Anna Levesque’s “Girls At Play” paddling program. www.watergirlsatplay.com Girls At Play (GAP) is an organization designed to encourage female participation in watersports and to empower women in their daily lives. A longtime Kokatat sponsored athlete, Levesque [...]
Kokatat and Anna Levesque Foster Women’s Paddling Through Host of Projects
09.15.2009
Arcata, Calif., (September 15, 2009) – Kokatat, a 38-year-old, independent paddlewear and accessories company, is a founding sponsor of Anna Levesque’s “Girls At Play” paddling program. Girls At Play (GAP) is an organization designed to encourage female participation in watersports and to empower women in their daily lives. A longtime Kokatat sponsored athlete, Levesque has [...]
Northern Lights Expedition Completes Greenland Phase
09.08.2009
Arcata, Calif., (August 31, 2009) – Northern Lights Expeditions, a project seeking to establish links between children of isolated indigenous communities of the Arctic and children of the U.K., has completed the first phase of this three-part service project. Northern Lights explorers Richard Smith and Craig Mathieson founded the project with the goal of educating [...]
Lincoln Canoe & Kayak launches U.S. distribution network with BORÉALDESIGN, Maelströmkayak & Beluga
09.02.2009
Lincoln Canoe & Kayak launches U.S. distribution network with BORÉALDESIGN, Maelströmkayak & Beluga Known as “Maine Kayak Source”, the exclusive distribution channel will deliver both premium product and a passion for the paddling culture. QUEBEC – (September 2nd, 2009) In their first major move under new ownership, Lincoln Canoe & Kayak today announced the creation [...]
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