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 outer layer, to a design influenced by some of the world’s biggest names in water sports. …
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 for river play as much as they are for creeking, making them the most versatile…
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 at Holme Pierrepont Country Park, home of the National Water Sports Centre, in July. The…
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 mark the occasion, MKC is launching an essay contest, and the winner will get a…
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 EMPEROR DRYSUIT “Updated for 2021 with our new stealth waist band system, slimmer fit below…
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 several new initiatives ahead of this year’s stand up paddling world championships in Balatonfured, Hungary.…
“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 Racing Series is set to reach meteoric new heights, with at least $350,000 in prizemoney…
“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, who says he is more excited than he has ever felt in the build-up to…
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 them? Despite the challenges of COVID, the months of lockdown and restrictions gave an unexpected…