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Kokatat Sold
After 50 years under the direction and ownership of its founder, Steve O’Meara, Kokatat has been purchased by the company’s Director of Operations Mark Loughmiller.“Before joining Kokatat Mark...
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Flash Flood Kills Rafter in Grand Canyon
A 29-year-old woman was found dead and others were injured following a flash flood July 14 in Grand Canyon National Park, according to the National...
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Summertime Kayak Fishing: What To Wear—A Primer from Level6
Ah, summer. The season for paddling, canoeing, paddleboarding, and of course, kayak fishing. Although kayak fishing can be a year-round activity, summertime sees the...
Destinations
Rafting Season Strong Despite Low Snow, Pandemic
While snowpack levels are below average across much of the western U.S., rafting outfitters are anticipating a solid season coming up as COVID-19 restrictions...
Paddles
Hasta Luego, PADDLEexpo
It was great while it lasted. But, like a river, all great things have to come to an end. Europe’s PADDLEexpo tradeshow series, also...
Apparel
50 Years And Going Strong: Catching Up With Kokatat Prez Steve O’Meara
It was the same year Disney World opened, the U.S. launched Apollo 14 and "All in the Family" debuted on television. For paddlesports apparel and...
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New A-DASH Program Helps Address Sexual Harassment, Discrimination in the River Community
Hot bodies and cold whitewater rapids have been the recipe for river romance for decades. But what happens when sexual advances are not welcome...
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Kayaker Dies on Meatgrinder Rapid on Colorado’s Crystal River
A kayaker drowned on June 17 while kayaking the Crystal River, according to the Pitkin County Coroner’s Office. According to reports, Chason P. Russell, a...
Inflatables
RMR Rafts Celebrates 10th Anniversary
While 10 years isn’t much in the lifespan of a river, it certainly is in the raft industry, with RMR popping the Champagne on...
Paddling Industry News
Pelican International Acquires Advanced Elements
Now you can add a high-end inflatable IK line to Pelican International’s growing paddlesports portfolio. Just two years after acquiring Confluence Outdoors, whose brands include...
Destinations
Montgomery (ALA) Whitewater Park Breaks Ground
Make me an angel, that flies from Montgomery... Those words by John Prine come in the form of a new recirculating whitewater park coming to...
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Mustang Survival Acquires Ocean Rodeo Dry Wear
As part of a strategic move as they pursue growth in action watersports dry wear, Mustang Survival, the North American brand known for innovative...
Accessories
Inventory Issues and Paddlesports
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” That quote by Charles Dickens sums up the paddlesports industry this season,...
Multi-Sport
NRS, AW Release Paddle Wise “Responsibility Code” for Paddlers
NRS and American Whitewater have released a new responsibility code for paddlers. Called Paddle Wise, the program outlines what all paddlers should do to help be...
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Western Snowpack Roundup
With runoff starting throughout the West, paddlers are heading out in droves to area waterways—despite Mother Nature not necessarily providing a wealth of water...
Apparel
Going Green with Level6: A Q&A with Production Manager Addison Dark
When it comes to sustainability, Level6 is on the level. The company is implementing several key environmental initiatives to help protect the world we paddle...
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American Rivers Releases 2021 Top Endangered Rivers List
For 36 years, American Rivers’ Most Endangered Rivers report has sounded the alarm about rivers facing urgent threats, spotlighting critical upcoming decisions and mobilizing public action.This year’s list highlights...
Destinations
Bad News for Black Canyon Boaters in Colo: Road Closed for 2021
Hoping to up your game and kayak the Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado this year? You’ll have to wait another year. As reported...
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Rafting Community Loses a Legend with the Passing of Rafael Gallo
The international rafting community lost one of its biggest stalwarts and promoters with the passing Tuesday, March 23, of Rafael Gallo, founder of Costa...
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Support Youth Canoeing and Win a Level6 Drysuit!
Want to support youth canoeing, while earning a chance tow in a Level6 Emperor drysuit? Level6 has teamed up with Canada’s Project Canoe by hosting a raffle...
Kayak Fishing
Hobie Sold; PL Catches Up with New Chairman Taso Sofikitis
On Jan. 25, pedal-drive kayak company Hobie Cat Co. was sold from one private equity group to another, consisting of executives from Detroit-based industrial...
Canoeing
Canoecopia Goes Virtual March 12-14
After having to cancel last year’s venerable Canoecopia consumer tradeshow in Madison, WI, due to the pandemic, organizer Darren Bush is planning a virtual...
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Outdoor Retailer Shifts Summer Tradeshow to Aug 10-12
Outdoor Retailer announced this summer’s trade show will move from June to August 10-12, 2021 and remain at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver....
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A Boating First: Kayakers Watch Live NHL Game at Lake Tahoe
Sure, kayakers and canoeists have floated in the bay outside San Francisco’s Candlestick Park to chase down home runs in Major League Baseball. But kayakers...
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Kokatat Sold
After 50 years under the direction and ownership of its founder, Steve O’Meara, Kokatat has been purchased by the company’s Director of...
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Flash Flood Kills Rafter in Grand Canyon
A 29-year-old woman was found dead and others were injured following a flash flood July 14 in Grand Canyon National...
Tokyo Sneak Peak: The Top 5 Women Slalom Kayakers to Keep an Eye On
From oldest to youngest, the inside skinny on the top female slalom paddlers at this year’s Olympics. Spain’s Maialen Chourraut is the...
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Summertime Kayak Fishing: What To Wear—A Primer from Level6
Ah, summer. The season for paddling, canoeing, paddleboarding, and...
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