Three Chinese Partnership Deals Signed With ICF
Three Chinese Partnership Deals Signed With ICF

The International Canoe Federation cemented its presence in China and across Asia this week with [...]

03
Apr
The past three years have seen continued growth in paddlesports and solidified our position as an industry capable of overcoming challenge after challenge. The uncertainties of Covid were met with ongoing global turbulence. Zero Covid regulations continued in China even as the rest of the world returned to pre-pandemic norms. Russia invaded Ukraine, contributing to rising prices and energy and labor shortages, driving production costs up and straining finances. The United Kingdom cycled through prime ministers and left the European Union while American politics became increasingly divisive. When the industry saw its biggest increase in popularity in nearly two decades, retailers around the globe faced the surge in demand with empty shelves. We enter 2023 with fully stocked shelves, yet demand for paddlesport products is decreasing from pandemic highs, and production costs and inflation remain high. Nevertheless, a hesitant optimism for the future continues to buoy the industry. 
What’s Around the Corner?

A look at what fully stocked shelves and rising production costs might mean for paddlesports.  [...]

14
Feb
Follow the Balkans River Defence crew on a rafting trip on the Sava River, Slovenia's longest river!
Balkan River Defence Explore the Sava River: Part One

Follow the Balkans River Defence crew on a rafting trip on the Sava River, Slovenia’s [...]

12
Jan
Mr Konietzko used an end-of-year video address to the global paddling family to pledge more will be done to make the pathway to leadership roles for women much clearer. “More women have taken up important positions in the national federations and the ICF structure during the last year,” Mr Konietzko said. “We need to do better here and I can only encourage more women to get involved in our sport. We will improve the structures within the ICF and provide access to important positions especially for women.” Mr Konietzko also promised to continue developing new initiatives across paddling sports, citing the success of the inaugural ICF Virtual World Cup earlier this month. And he said the ICF will continue to lead in the fields of sustainability and athlete safeguarding. Thomas Konietzko’s end of year speech can be found here.
ICF President says Best is Yet to Come for Canoe Sports | Industry News

International Canoe Federation President Thomas Konietzko has promised a review of structures to ensure more [...]

22
Dec
Baxter and Lafenetre win final golds of ICF SUP World Titles

American Connor Baxter won his second world title for the weekend and Frenchwoman Melanie Lafenetre [...]

11
Sep
Product Spotlight: Baltic Launch New Paddle Sport Specific Buoyancy Aids

Baltic Lifejackets Sweden is delighted to introduce you to their new paddle sport specific buoyancy [...]

23
Jun
Konietzko thanks Romania for incredible support of Ukrainian athletes

International Canoe Federation President Thomas Konietzko has personally thanked the Romanian Canoe Federation and local [...]

08
Apr
peak uk ends its partnership with british canoeing
Industry News: Peak UK Ends Its Partnership With British Canoeing

Peak UK just announced the ending of their partnership with British Canoeing. Here is their [...]

30
Mar
ICF Announces Support for Ukraine’s Canoeing Community

National Canoe Federations from throughout Europe have opened their hearts to fellow athletes from Ukraine, [...]

12
Mar
New Gear – Paragon IK

Hard-Shell performance, inflatable convenience. Whether you prefer paddling the globe or your backyard, the STAR [...]

23
Feb