Interview: Jason Yarrington Sticky
P2S 14 February 2023 Magazine, News

Interview: Jason Yarrington Sticky

Trailhead Paddle Shack – Trailhead Canoes, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Trailhead Paddle Shack has been a Canadian landmark for nearly 50 years. It began in 1976 as Trailhead, merging with the Paddle Shack in 2012. We met with co-owner Jason Yarrington…
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Open Waters Ahead Sticky
P2S 13 February 2023 Magazine, News

Open Waters Ahead Sticky

Why it’s time for the industry to embrace adaptive paddling Rather than focusing on the limitations of those with disabilities, it’s time for the industry to take note of their ability to participate in paddlesports.  In 2016, paracanoeing debuted at…
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Too Close for Comfort Sticky
P2S 13 February 2023 Magazine, News

Too Close for Comfort Sticky

Drawing the line between Inspiration and Imitation This fall, brands came under fire for designs that felt a little too familiar. While far from the first (or last) time a “copy cat” call sounded, it raises the question, where do…
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Interview: Gero Priebe Sticky
P2S 13 February 2023 Magazine, News

Interview: Gero Priebe Sticky

The Hobie name has long been synonymous with water sports, bringing to mind bright California beaches and sun-kissed surfing or sailing enthusiasts. With the advent of the MirageDrive, a pedal propulsion system, Hobie burst into the paddlesports market in the…
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Rising Above the Rest Sticky
P2S 13 February 2023 Magazine, News

Rising Above the Rest Sticky

“Move over SUP. There’s a new board in town.“ Since the beginning of the SUP industry, market participants have wondered how long the popularity of stand-up paddling will last. Are we nearing the end, or will foiling’s rise renew enthusiasm…
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Closing the Diversity Gap Sticky
P2S 13 February 2023 Magazine, News

Closing the Diversity Gap Sticky

For years now, it has been widely agreed that prices need to increase for the industry (and our dealers!) to survive. Those prices are now up, but are they the answer to the initial problem?   The past decade has…
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