Trends in 2012


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Stand Up Paddling (SUP) is still garnering lots of attention in the paddling industry and generating most of the buzz but does that actually mean more people are out there doing it?

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Video - Up close and personal with a Sea Lion!


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I'm not sure I'd react quite the same way if this happened to me.  Maybe this is why I don't use 'sit on top' kayaks!  

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Rough Water - More kayakers are dipping into 'Extreme' Waters


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Article David Johnston
 | Photo Joel Cooper

It seems more and more paddlers are heading out, on purpose, into rougher and rougher waters. While there has always been a small pocket of paddlers kayaking in more extreme conditions, there has been a recent explosion in the number of people venturing out - but is this good for the sport?

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World Record Flotilla Cancelled

Cleveland Metroparks regrets to announce that their Guinness World Record Canoe & Kayak Challenge has been cancelled.

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Appy Paddling

Texas paddlesports retailer, Austin Canoe and Kayak, launches the ACK Kayak Launch Points mobile app.
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FREE Paddling for 9th Graders

Professional Paddlesports Association is working with US Paddling Outfitters to provide a passport for free paddling for 9th graders!ppa

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Kayak Registration, Not This Summer!

It seems the cry's of Canadian Girl Guides and Boy Scouts have fallen hard onto the ears of government officials and Transport Minister Chuck Strahl is advising them to grab their life jackets, go have fun and forget about the paperwork this summer.

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Kayak Registration in Canada

This topic received alot of attention on our Canoeroots site and has been gaining momentum across the web on various paddling sites. Attending a recent outdoors show, seems kayakers are showing a similar, heightened level of concern.

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