What a week it was. The Paddle Sports Show 2025 brought together brands, retailers, athletes, and paddlers from across the globe for three days in Strasbourg. From new product launches and industry conferences to film screenings and informal gatherings, the show once again proved that this community is as strong, creative, and forward-looking as ever.
The conference program highlighted some of the key challenges and opportunities shaping the future of paddlesports, from the use of AI and sustainable production to civil security and increasing female participation. The film festival celebrated paddling culture in all its forms, from expedition storytelling to short edits that captured the essence of time on the water.
The Product of the Year Awards, organized in partnership with KS Publishing, showcased the very best in paddlesports for the 2026 season. Twelve trophies were presented to celebrate excellence across every corner of the sport. From jury selections to the Dealer Buzz Award, chosen through online voting by industry professionals, competition was tight in every category. You can check out the winners of the 2026 Paddle Sports Product of the Year Awards ici.
For those who couldn’t attend in person, The Paddle Sports Show produced a series of Inside Videos and media releases, now available across our platforms. Explore coverage, interviews, and highlights on our various channels:
- General Coverage: Paddler’s Guide TV (YouTube), paddlerguide.com, Instagram, Facebook, and thepaddlesportshow.com (see Industry Releases), along with our LinkedIn et les Facebook profiles.
- Whitewater: kayaksession.com, Kayak Session TV (YouTube), Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
- Recreational paddling, sea kayaking, canoeing, and river running: paddleworld.com, Instagram, and Facebook.
- SUP, inflatables, and e-paddling: supworldmag.com, Instagram, and Facebook.
The momentum doesn’t stop here. You can already save the for the next year: September 30 to October 2, 2026.
