Big news!!! I just received this press release:

Kayak Distribution, makers of Riot and Azul brand kayaks, announced today that they have completed the purchase of Boréal Design of Québec city. Manufacturing, sales and customer service will be moved into Kayak Distribution facilities in Canada, the USA and China over the course of the summer in order to minimize impact on its dealer network.

By acquiring Boréal Designs, Kayak Distribution positions itself as a leading privately held boat manufacturer. Boréal’s integration will allow the company to have a strong presence in the sea kayak category which will complete its line-up of Riot and Azul boats. It will also allow the company to carve out a leading position in thermoformed boats which the company launched earlier this year.

By integrating Boréal into its existing operations, Kayak Distribution will help the company become more competitive, add thermoformed constructions to its line-up, and help its customers streamline their purchasing by being able to source all of their boats needs from one competitive supplier and in some cases, eliminate associated shipping costs through its free shipping program.

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Drop by Paddlesport 2011.

See you this weekend.

A fun night at the RPFF World Tour Premiere at the Bloor Cinema with The Complete Paddler. Arrived home around 3:45 am.

Here's a link to check out this year's winning films,

www.reelpaddlingfilmfestival.com/tour-sc...inner-announced.html

I'm emceeing the Reel Paddling Film Festival premiere tomorrow night in Toronto at the Bloor Cinema. Let's pack this old theatre with boaters.

We're leaving Palmer Rapids early so as to miss any weather or traffic. Maybe doing dinner somewhere before the show. I'll Tweet (twitter.com/rapidmag) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/RapidMagazine) the spot. Join us if you can.


Tickets: Advance $12; Door $15

For info at www.reelpaddlingfestival.com

Watch teasers at www.youtube.com/reelpaddlingfilmfest

Hi Paul,

I'm sorry to say that the event has been cancelled for this year. Here's a link to a letter I wrote explaining why:

www.adventurekayakmag.com/event-wrap-up-nasks-2010.html

I'm in Asheville, N.C. at ACA National Conference.

ACA just announced that Adventure Kayak s will be their official kayak touring magazine. They are suspending the publishing of Paddler.

There are lots of details to still be worked out. I'm super excited about this partnership.

Scott