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The Paddle Sports Show returns next week!
The Paddle Sports Show returns to Strasbourg next week, running from Tuesday, September 30 to Thursday, October 2. The Show begins Monday evening with the
BMW x SipaBoards e-SUP: European Premiere Tour Arrives to Strasbourg!
At this year’s Paddle Sport Show in Strasbourg (September 30 – October 02), visitors will have the opportunity to experience for the very first time
Jackson Kayak Launches Antix 3.0
Jackson Kayak announced the shipping of their latest whitewater kayak, the Antix 3.0. The top-selling half-slice in the market has received a major upgrade designed
Paddle Sports Show Film Festival 2025 – Official Trailer
Watch the official trailer of the 2025 Paddle Sports Show Film Festival! Join the event on September 29th in Strasbourg, France.
Palm Equipment & Hobson Kayaks launch the Eclipse surf kayak
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
The Wizard’s Eye is now out!
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
JAWS enters a new era of modernization and innovation
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
SipaBoards – Alpha One Allrounder Electric SUP: Just like the e-Bike for the Waterfront
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
Interview: Sebastjan Sitar, Founder of SipaBoards with Ivo Boscarol.
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
Pelican Intl Inc. Acquires Pelican International and Confluence Outdoor Assets
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
AFTER THE HYPE: WHY KAYAK MANUFACTURERS SHOULD PAY ATTENTION TO PADDLEBOARDING
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
THE EVOLUTION OF WOMEN’S GEAR AND INCLUSIVITY IN PADDLESPORTS
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
BREAKING THE MOLD: THE RESURGENCE OF COMPOSITE BOATS
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
BEYOND THE GREENWASHING: HOW TO MAKE INFORMED CHOICES WHEN BUYING PADDLESPORT GEAR
Brands are making real progress in reducing their environmental impact, tackling sustainability from multiple angles—better materials, smarter design, recycling initiatives, energy-efficient production, and increased transparency.
CIVIL SECURITY: A GROWING MARKET FOR PADDLESPORTS MANUFACTURERS
As natural disasters intensify, paddlesports manufacturers are seizing opportunities to meet the growing demand for civil security gear—benefiting both professional responders and recreational paddlers. The
