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England, embarked on his solo odyssey last May and paddled around Britain and Ireland before foul weather and a simple lack of time stopped him from completing the journey around Scotland. “I’m just not going to make it this year,” he conceded. Williams vowed to complete the expedi- tion, a fundraising effort for Children in Need, this April. Follow the saga at www.
paddlingforpudsey.co.uk.
Check Your Paddle Portfolio
Venerable family-owned paddle manufac- turer Lendal has sold its business to John- son Outdoors. Johnson’s $380 million per year outdoor empire includes paddle- sports brands Necky, Ocean Kayak, Old Town, Extrasport, and Carlisle Paddles. “Our vision is to own the outdoor ad- venture [market], with a clear focus on sustainable growth through continuous innovation and strategic, targeted acquisi- tions,” said Johnson chief Helen Johnson- Leipold. “Lendal is a perfect complement to round out our paddle portfolio: an elite brand with a unique and meaningful point-of-difference, and a strong potential for growth by leveraging our global distri- bution network and marketing strength.” Whew! And we thought they were just nice paddles. Lendal’s founder, Alistair Wilson, will stay on with Johnson to do design and promotion.
events FEB 19–25
BCU/Greenland Week and Florida International Sea Kayak Symposium ST. PETERSBURG, FL Paddlers converge in the Gulf of Mexico’s warm waters for this premier pre-season tune-up. Courses for all levels include BCU instruction from Leon Somme and Shawna Franklin and Greenland coaching from Greg Stamer and Cheri Perry. Contact:
www.sweetwaterkayaks.com
MARCH 9–11
Canoecopia // MADISON, WI The world’s largest paddlesport expo offers wisdom and bargains to over 20,000 visitors. Highlights this year include a “carbon neutral” theme and the world film premiere of This is the Sea 3. Contact:
www.rutabaga.com/canoecopia
MARCH 24–25
Charlotte Harbor Kayak & Wildlife Festival PORT CHARLOTTE, FL This fifth annual event on Florida’s second-larg- est open-water estuary features 2.5-, 5- and 9-mile kayak races, a kayak fishing tourna- ment, guided tours, free kayak seminars, nature photography workshops and more. Contact: www.
charlotteharbortravel.com
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