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INDUSTRY NEWS: ICF and Starboard launch SUP safety campaign
The International Canoe Federation has underlined its commitment to safety on the water by teaming up with leading global paddleboard manufacturer Starboard to develop guidelines
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NEW RELEASE: Salus Collaboration – The Limited Edition Salus Proto Level Six Rescue PFD
“2021 has already been a busy year for us at Level Six with so many new products and exciting community events. Within the last three
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The Paddle Sports Show Recommended Hotel List Published
We are pleased to announce our recommended Hotel List! We negotiated some discounts for the The Paddle Sports Show exhibitors and visitors with the Accor Group. Our list
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INDUSTRY NEWS: Lanzarote ready to host world’s best ocean paddlers at 2021 world championships
Organisers of the 2021 ICF canoe ocean racing world championships in Lanzarote, Spain, are confident the event will be a tremendous success, in an environment
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INDUSTRY NEWS: The Story Behind the New GUMOTEX Logo
Gumotex introduce their new logo! Watch the video to see what the pictogram symbolizes and what message it holds. More information on their Website.
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INDUSTRY NEWS: Blue Soup Equipment Launches New Inflation Vest
Blue Soup, the British water sport safety products manufacturer, has launched its latest inflation vest. Ideal for kayakers, the UN Vest features a lifesaving inflation system within a comfortable, lightweight
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Product Spotlight: 12 Half Slice Boats for 2021
Half slice boats have gained prominence in recent years, with all major brands now offering a half slice river running machine. These kayaks are used
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INDUSTRY NEWS: Canoe Freestyle World Championships Postponed to 2022
British Canoeing and the International Canoe Federation Board have confirmed the postponement of the 2021 ICF Canoe Freestyle World Championships, which was scheduled to take place
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INDUSTRY NEWS: Madawaska Kanu Centre Launches Essay Contest to Celebrate 50 Year Anniversary
Known around the world for its unique approach to canoe and kayak instruction, the Madawaska Kanu Centre (MKC) is celebrating its fiftieth anniversary in 2021.To
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NEW RELEASE: LEVEL SIX 2021 EMPEROR DRYSUIT & PORTAGE GEAR BAG
Level Six are starting off the year with 2 new releases, an upgraded and revamped Emperor Drysuit and the Portage Gear Bag. Details below: 2021
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INDUSTRY NEWS: ICF announce exciting changes ahead of 2021 SUP world championships
The International Canoe Federation has modernised its competition rules and released details of a new gold medal for the best performing countries as part of
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INDUSTRY NEWS: SHAW AND PARTNERS COMMIT MORE THAN $1,000,000 TO AUSTRALIAN SERIES
“The Australian Ocean Racing Series has been unveiled for 2021 and it boasts events and sponsorship like never before.“ The Shaw and Partners Australian Ocean
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INDUSTRY NEWS: 2021 MyLife Dusi Canoe Marathon
“While many canoeists have found the past year of lockdowns and regulations frustrating, it seems to have invigorated the MyLife Dusi defending champion Andy Birkett,
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MAGAZINE: HOW TO KEEP SUMMER NEWCOMERS ABOARD – Won’t You Come Paddle With Me, Again?
With Covid has come an increase in participation in paddle sports and an influx of new participants. Now the question is, how do we keep
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INDUSTRY NEWS: Kokatat celebrates 50th anniversary with the 5 decades Limited Edition Collection
ARCATA, CA – In 1971, Steve O’Meara founded Blue Puma as an outdoor gear company to help get people in Humboldt County California outdoors. Soon after