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Klamath Dam Removal Update | Drawdown Has Begun

February 13th, 2024 | by Paddleworld

A historic step towards environmental restoration is underway on the Klamath River as the removal of its last three hydropower [&hellip

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Kokatat Supports British Military Vets Expedition up Alaska’s Inside Passage

May 2nd, 2023 | by Paddleworld

Forces of Nature: The Inside Passage to raise funds for ‘The Not Forgotten’ charity Eight adventurers, including six disabled veterans, are about to [&hellip

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Melker of Sweden Launches in North America

April 19th, 2023 | by Paddleworld

Following intense networking in the USA, the Swedish kayak producer is now ready take on the North American market. “We [&hellip

ICF News

Three Chinese Partnership Deals Signed With ICF

ICF Signs Three Chinese Partnership Deals

April 3rd, 2023 | by Paddleworld

The International Canoe Federation has successfully signed a two year partnership covering three significant agreements; sponsorship, licensing and broadcasting in [&hellip

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The Sava River is home to an apex underwater predator, the Huchen, or Danube Salmon. When the Huchen is thriving, the whole ecosystem is healthy. With goggles and snorkels in tow, this crew of peculiar kayak-activists-turned-river-snorkelers dives deep to better understand the condition of this freshwater world.

Exploring the Sava River

January 19th, 2023 | by Paddleworld

The Sava River is home to an apex underwater predator, the Huchen, or Danube Salmon. When the Huchen is thriving, [&hellip

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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

December 22nd, 2022 | by Paddleworld

International Canoe Federation President Thomas Konietzko has promised a review of structures to ensure more women are appointed to influential [&hellip