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Product Spotlight: SMOOTH AND CRUISE, The 2022 CORAL Series by Aqua Marina
The new CORAL is an all-around board designed for all riders regardless of level. It delivers a smooth paddling experience with all-around abilities and performance,

Product Spotlight: ENDLESS ADVENTURES – Aqua Marina’s HYPER Touring Series
SUP boarding is all about endless adventures, and Aqua Marina’s HYPER inflatable sup boards are designed specially for that. They are ideal for touring, exploring

Product Spotlight: RIPPLE CANOE, The Ideal Recreational Canoe by Aqua Marina
Designed for family paddlers carrying full gear and supplies for a weekend outing or for camping lovers sharing fun with your loved ones in a

News: THE SWEET PROTECTION SHORT FILM AWARDS RETURNS
Filmmakers will need to step up their creative game in 2022, as 2021 marked the biggest edition of the Sweet Protection Short Film yet! Congratulations

News: BEATERS FOR ALL 2022 – The Beaters-Reel Video Competition Returns
We all watched our friends beater once, and all enjoyed watching it as well! Kayak Session is excited to announce the 2022 of “Beaters for

Press Release: Oklahoma Steps Up to Take on Rescheduled ICF SUP and Super Cup Events
The International Canoe Federation (ICF) today announced that the 2022 Canoe Sprint Super Cup and the 2022 ICF Stand Up Paddling World Cup previously awarded

News: Level Six launches a virtual raffle to support the Ukrainian Red Cross
To support the Ukrainian Red Cross and help the civilians currently experiencing bombing all over Ukraine, Canadian-based gear manufacturer Level Six launched a virtual raffle

Press Release: Pyranha Kayaks and P&H Sea Kayaks Launch a Fundraiser for Ukraine
UK-Based, Specialist Manufacturer of Canoes and Kayaks, Pyranha and P&H, raises over £60,000 and counting for The Disasters Emergency Committee to help relief efforts in

Interview: MAURUS STROBEL, Indiana Paddle & Surf owner
After more than ten years in the business, the Swiss-based Indiana Paddle & Surf company has found its place in the European and global paddlesport

Interview: JEFF TURNER, Kokatat Sales Director
Kokatat is known for its high-quality dry gear, a reputation well-earned after 50 years in business. In 2021, Kokatat changed ownership and unveiled a new

Magazine: THE RISE OF THE SECOND-HAND MARKET
In the past two years, the industry went suddenly and unexpectedly from looking to get more people into paddle sports to not having enough products

Magazine: INNOVATION IN 2021 – From Challenge, Comes Change
Nearly two years of lockdowns and pandemic-living created new challenges and a new market, bringing inspiration and innovation in nearly every sector of paddlesports. There

Magazine: SHORT STAFFED – All Hands on Deck
Staff shortages are yet another hurdle to navigate in a post-Brexit, pandemic world. From a renewed emphasis on establishing a strong team dynamic to increased

Magazine: LESS IS MORE; MORE IS MORE – The Future of the Trade Show
In an era where nearly everything can be accomplished virtually, how we approach tradeshows may be changing, but they remain an industry staple. The rise

Magazine: ADVENTURE IN YOUR POCKET: Packrafts Rapid Rise in Paddlesports
Packrafting is claiming a place at the proverbial paddle sports table. Once considered niche, packrafting has continued to garner (grudging) respect and acceptance from almost