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Playak Weekly Digest
The world's top paddling news in week 09, 2024.

News Watch Canoecopia Coming to Madison, WI, March 8-10; Rutabaga Celebrates 50 Years Paddling Life - Let’s just say that 50 years in paddlesports retail is a long, long time and one worth celebrating. Madison retailer Rutabaga is planning to do so and then some as it once again hosts its annual Canoecopia consumer show March 8-10, 2024, in the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, WI. After a few years of COVID. The post Canoecopia Coming to Madison, WI, March 8-10; Rutabaga Celebrates 50 Years appeared first on Paddling Life. Apex/John O’Neil Sponsor USA Injured Vets With Two Ringers for Team River Runner in DC Apex Watercraft - Team River Runner’s Vet Kayak Program has been a beacon of hope and healing for military veterans, offering not only a recreational outlet but also a supportive community rooted in shared experiences and camaraderie. International Canoe Federation and Deloitte Unveil Ground-Breaking Collaboration ICF - The International Canoe Federation is excited to announce a strategic collaboration with Deloitte to pioneer a sustainable financial leadership model. Transformational: Klamath River Dam Removals and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law American Rivers - Giddy smiles and stomping feet. We stood next to the Klamath River and watched muddy water rush out from the tunnel under the Iron Gate Dam. Sustainable Raft Racing in Indonesia: A Model International Rafting Federation - During the 2015 World Rafting Championships on the Citarik River in Indonesia, Rafael Gallo, one of the founders of the IRF and former IRF President, included time during the event for competitors and volunteers to plant trees. This action also planted a seed in Amalia Yunita (Yuni), Acting Chairperson of the Indonesian Rafting Federation. Canoe Marathon Qualification System Approved for Chengdu 2025  ICF - The Canoe Marathon qualification system for The World Games 2025 in Chengdu, China has been ratified by the International Canoe Federation. Germany’s Canoe Freestyle ICF - Plattling is preparing to welcome the world’s best paddlers to the “hotspot” of Canoe Freestyle in Germany with two major events in the space of a week. Heard Spring Was Approaching Trash Paddler - On President's Day I joined with fellow year-round paddlers for some Sudbury River paddling in Wayland, MA. In the photo above Oz and Roger are seen re-entering the river following a side trip into Heard Pond. Recreational Barrel Works Announces New Canoe Packs for 2024 Traversing - Recreational Barrel Works has taken the wraps off some new gear that they have been working on for 2024. Edges of Australia Trak Blog - We love our TRAK paddling community, and recently received some really stellar photography of John Mainwaring's TRAK in action. We couldn't pass up the chance to hear more about his trips to accompany the photos, and here is what he had to share. A Test of Pelican’s 1120 Protector Case, a Lost Boat and a Swim to Remember Paddling Life - I was about to be a new father and had been working as a rep for Werner paddles for only three months when I decided to squeeze in a quick, after work run of our local Skykomish River from Cable Drop to Split Rock before it got dark (after 10 years of doing low water. Alberta Parks Launches New Camping Reservation System in Time for 2024 Season Traversing - Alberta Parks has announced that it has moved the camping reservation system from the old site reserve.alberta.parks.ca, to the new one shop.albertaparks.ca while kicking off the 2024 camping season. Stohlquist’s Operations Shuttered After 46 Years Paddling Magazine - After 46 years manufacturing all manner of paddlesports equipment, most notably PFDs, Stohlquist has ceased operations. The decision was made public in early January, following the acquisition of Stohlquist’s parent company, Aqualung Group, by investment banking firm Barings. Promo Code for the 2024 Toronto Outdoor Adventure Show Traversing - If you’re thinking of heading to this year’s Toronto Outdoor Adventure Show, why not save yourself a few dollars off tickets by using promo code: Traverse24Hope to see you there and be sure to check out the list of guest speakers! The Mersea Lakers SUP Squad The Paddler ezine - We are introducing Mersea Boating Lake’s up-and-coming SUP-er stars of the future.

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