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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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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!
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?
Read more: Rough Water - More kayakers are dipping into 'Extreme' Waters
Cleveland Metroparks regrets to announce that their Guinness World Record Canoe & Kayak Challenge has been cancelled.
Texas paddlesports retailer, Austin Canoe and Kayak, launches the ACK Kayak Launch Points mobile app.
Professional Paddlesports Association is working with US Paddling Outfitters to provide a passport for free paddling for 9th graders!
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.
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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