Surf is the new playboating, the Eclipse is your cheat code. At last week’s European Surf Kayak Championships, Palm Equipment and Hobson Kayaks unveiled something special: the Eclipse RM. This collaboration brings together two icons of paddlesports. Long known as…
Join record-setting kayaker Tyler Bradt as he assembles a ragtag crew of thrill-seekers, fixes up an old 42-foot sailboat named Wizard’s Eye and sets out on a five-year odyssey to circumnavigate the globe. Tyler Bradt is an extreme kayaker with…
JAWS is taking a major strategic step forward, with the aim of boosting its performance, streamlining its operations, and consolidating its position as a benchmark player in the high-end packraft and technical bags market. By 2026, a new, modern, multi-purpose…
The Alpha One by SipaBoards is redefining what an electric paddleboard can be. Just like e-bikes transformed cycling, this allrounder model brings power, control, and confidence to the water. When electric bikes first entered the market, many skeptics raised an…
In just a decade, SipaBoards has rocketed from a bold family startup to a globally recognized innovator in electric paddleboarding. With groundbreaking technology, a pioneering spirit, and a loyal community behind it, the company has redefined how people move on…
Pelican Intl Inc. Launches with Acquisition of Pelican International and Confluence Outdoor AssetsStrategic move signals a new chapter in paddlesports innovation and growth Laval, QC – May 12, 2025 — A new era begins for the paddlesports industry as Pelican…
After years of rapid growth, the stand-up paddleboarding market is slowing down. Some companies see this as the end of the boom, but demand isn’t disappearing; SUP remains one of the easiest ways for newcomers to get into paddlesports. Rather…
A few decades ago, women in paddlesports had to “make do”—squeezing into drysuits designed for men, battling oversized PFDs, and settling for paddles that didn’t quite fit their grip. While women’s-specific gear has existed for some time, brands now prioritise…
Once the standard for crafting competition and leisure kayaks, composites have spent over 35 years overshadowed by the rise of plastic boats. Yet, in the past decade, a resurgence is underway, with new players entering the market and some brands…