It’s Showtime—Welcome to Paddlesports Retailer 2018!
Posted: August 9, 2018 Filed under: Paddlesports | Tags: Canoeing, Demo Day, Kayaking, OKC, Paddlesports, Paddlesports Retailer, Rafting Leave a comment
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Paddlesports Retailer Announces 2018 Paddlesports Industry Dinner
Posted: June 5, 2018 Filed under: Paddlesports | Tags: #PaddlesportsRetailer, Paddlesports, Paddlesports Industry Awards, Paddlesports Retailer, Paddling Magazine Leave a commentPaddlesports Retailer, the official North American tradeshow of the paddlesports industry, has selected the Renaissance Oklahoma City Convention Center Hotel as the venue for the 2018 Paddlesports Industry Dinner, featuring the first ever Paddling Magazine Product & Industry Awards. The inaugural event will take place Wednesday, August 29 and will honor the innovative products, important people and best practices making vital contributions to the paddlesports industry.
The Paddling Magazine Product & Industry Awards is presented by Rapid Media and will be emceed by Founder and Publisher Scott MacGregor and Director of Marketing Cristin Plaice. “Paddlesports Retailer is more than a sales event and so our Paddling Magazine Product & Industry Awards will recognize outstanding work and will applaud excellence in the innovation and design driving today’s paddlesports industry,” says MacGregor. “We are putting the very best of paddlesports on stage at the Renaissance in Oklahoma City so that we can showcase it around the world.”
The Paddlesports Industry Dinner on the final evening of Paddlesports Retailer will create the perfect gathering for the industry to honor its own. The evening is a grand celebration convening in one place near the end of the busy summer season. “The Paddlesports Industry Dinner is intended to bring together hundreds of retail buyers and manufacturer reps to exchange local knowledge and principles of best practices on a global stage,” adds Paddlesports Trade Coalition Board Member and Kokatat’s Sales Manager Jeff Turner.
Retailers as well as paddlesports and outdoor media will receive access to this year’s New Product Showcase where they can preview all new 2019 products and vote for the Paddling Magazine Product & Industry Awards. Registered retailer attendees will receive complimentary tickets for Wednesday’s dinner and awards ceremony.
The Paddlesports Industry Dinner and Paddling Magazine Product & Industry Awards provides Paddlesports Retailer an additional marquee event to complement its on water Demo Day. The 2018 Demo Day takes place in the heart of Oklahoma City’s Boathouse District, at the $45 million whitewater course and flatwater training center.
Paddlesports Retailer has already registered 30 percent more exhibitor space and three times as many retailers as the 2017 show had at the same time last year. The show is 90 percent sold out and expects to be fully booked by June 1st.
Paddlesports Retailer, Madison Wisconsin, What a tradeshow should feel like?
Posted: August 31, 2017 Filed under: Paddlesports | Tags: #PaddlesportsRetailer, Canoeacopia, Madison, Paddlesports, Paddlesports Retailer, Paddlesports Retailer Tradeshow, PSR, Rutabegas, Tradeshow, Wisconsin Leave a commentI’ve just finished day one at the Paddlesports Retailer Tradeshow going on now in Madison Wisconsin. It is fantastic. I’m seeing old friends, many I’ve not seen for twenty years. I’m seeing boats that are beautiful and handcrafted that have disappeared from other tradeshows. I’m looking at accessories I did not know existed.
Over the past fifteen years the Paddlesports Industry has felt abandoned by the Outdoor Retailer Summer Tradeshow. During that period, the number of retailers attending Summer OR have continually dropped. This past show, there were probably about a dozen, but I did not count.
There are over 100 exhibitors here. People and products that I had forgotten about. An industry, paddlesports, with a big beating heart that loves water and helping people enjoy the water.
It is a feeling that I’ve not felt at tradeshows for a while, since Outdoor Retailer before it left Reno, NV. When people were excited to attend a tradeshow and looked forward to it. Maybe I’m being nostalgic or dreaming of days long gone and memories are always better than reality. But it just seems….
It is a little laid back, no one rushing down the aisles but that is possibly because you can get around easily, it is small. Larger than OR the first year it was at the Nugget in Reno, but still small. But everyone has a smile on their face. Everyone is happy to be here, and its a tradeshow.
I’ve seen orders being written. I’ve seen people showing lines after the beer came out. I’ve seen people working and product being bought. I can’t remember the last time I saw an order being written at a tradeshow other than in the Bison Designs booth at OR.
Walking from my hotel in Madison this morning I found myself walking with a retailer. OR came up and he said he had never attended OR. I asked why. He said timing, I would lose thousands to take time off when OR is held and I can’t afford it. Unsolicited by me. He was also a small Wisconsin retailer.
At the same time, I’ve not seen buyers form the big retailers like REI, etc., It’s a shame. If you believe that paddlesports is what shows up at OR, you are missing out on 90 exhibitors and their products you have not seen. Sure there is overlap, exhibitors, big ones, who attended OR and are here. However I think that is an indication of their support of the idea, rather than a fear of not being here.
The feelings I describe seem to be mirrored by everyone I have talked to at the show. No guarded answers on how things are going, how do you think this will work out or will you come back. All the answers were “this is great, awesome and yes.” People are happy here, people are taking orders and “writing paper” and paper are planning on attending the next one.
The paddlesports manufactures here like the association with other manufacturers in a small exhibit hall. It gives them the opportunity to learn and to shine. Several said it was nice to realize again, they where part of a larger industry.
This show would not have happened with out Darren Bush of Rutabega’s and Sutton Bacon of Nantahala Outdoor Center. Darren’s relationship in the community and knowledge of how conference center’s work, along with and I’m guessing his name and signature brought the show to life. Sutton Bacon rounded up the hitters to sign on the dotted line to attend.
Are there issues, you bet. You can’t get everything you need here. The other accessories that a paddlesports shop needs are not going to be here. No stoves (well one stove at the Point 65 booth by Liberty Mountain, no tents, no sleeping bags. None of those things that add up to more dollars spent at a store. And a lot of those manufacturers are not going to be able to split and do two or more shows. Someone is going to have to give and I suspect, like always it will be the retailers. However if the money item is boats for a retailer, the draw, then this tradeshow is where those retailers need to be.
I was not really thinking of attending, but so many people asked me about the show at OR or told me they were going, I figured it was a Can’t Miss opportunity. I was right.
I’m glad I’m here. I fly home tonight and now wish I had more time to walk and talk the show, to spend more time with old friends, to meet new friends and to enjoy the paddlesports industry.
A little rambling, but an honest evaluation of 24 hours at a new Paddlesports Retailer Tradeshow in Madison. Thanks Darren & Sutton the team you created to put this together.
Jim
Schoeps v. Whitewater Adventures LLC; 136 Fed. Appx. 966; 2005 U.S. App. LEXIS 13181
Posted: January 7, 2015 Filed under: California, Legal Case, Paddlesports, Release (pre-injury contract not to sue) | Tags: Paddlesports, Release, Whitewater Adventures LLC, Whitewater Rafting Leave a commentSchoeps v. Whitewater Adventures LLC; 136 Fed. Appx. 966; 2005 U.S. App. LEXIS 13181
Hubert Schoeps; Christiane Schoeps, as heirs and beneficiaries of Sandra Schoeps, deceased, Plaintiffs – Appellants, v. Whitewater Adventures LLC; Mark Gholson, Defendants – Appellees.
No. 03-17071
UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE NINTH CIRCUIT
136 Fed. Appx. 966; 2005 U.S. App. LEXIS 13181
June 15, 2005**, Submitted, San Francisco, California
** This panel unanimously finds this case suitable for decision without oral argument. See Fed. R. App. P. 34(a)(2).
June 29, 2005, Filed
JUDGES: Before: TALLMAN, BYBEE, and BEA, Circuit Judges.
OPINION
[*967] MEMORANDUM *
* This disposition is not appropriate for publication and may not be cited to or by the courts of this circuit except as provided by Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3.
Hubert and Christiane Schoeps brought a diversity jurisdiction wrongful death action against Whitewater Adventures and its managing owner, Mark Gholson, alleging negligence, breach of contract, and intentional misrepresentation arising from the death of their daughter, Sandra Schoeps, during a whitewater rafting trip organized by the defendants. The district court granted the defendants summary [**2] judgment on all claims. The Schoeps appeal only the dismissal of their negligence claim against Whitewater Adventures. [HN1] We review de novo the grant of summary judgment. Buono v. Norton, 371 F.3d 543, 545 (9th Cir. 2004).
We have jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1291, and we affirm. The district court correctly concluded that California law precludes recovery for Sandra’s personal injuries because she expressly assumed the risk of harm when she signed Whitewater Adventures’ liability release form before participating in the whitewater rafting activity. See Sweat v. Big Time Auto Racing, Inc., 117 Cal. App. 4th 1301, 12 Cal. Rptr. 3d 678, 681 (Cal. Ct. App. 2004) (citation omitted). On the whole, the release is in plain language, contains a clear and comprehensive outline of the kinds of harm that may occur, and has [**3] the clear import of relieving Whitewater Adventures of liability for negligence or other harms. See Saenz v. Whitewater Voyages, Inc., 226 Cal. App. 3d 758, 276 Cal. Rptr. 672, 676-77 (Cal. Ct. App. 1990).
Moreover, we conclude that the liability release was not unconscionable. See Ilkhchooyi v. Best, 37 Cal. App. 4th 395, 45 Cal. Rptr. 2d 766, 774-75 (Cal. Ct. App. 1995) (noting that [HN2] unconscionability has “procedural and substantive elements, both of which must be present to invalidate a clause”). Substantively, it is not unreasonable or unexpected for an organizer of adventure sports to reallocate risk to the participants through a liability waiver. See, e.g., Ford v. Gouin, 3 Cal. 4th 339, 11 Cal. Rptr. 2d 30, 834 P.2d 724, 728 (Cal. 1992). Procedurally, there were no hidden terms in the liability release, and the most oppressive aspect of the situation was that if Sandra refused to sign it she could not go with the group on the river and might be stuck without transportation in an isolated area. But this was not caused by any action or inaction On Whitewater Adventures’ part; nor is there any evidence in the record that Denyse Caven, who had driven Sandra to the meeting point, would have been unwilling to [**4] leave with Sandra or to let Sandra drive herself, nor that no other transportation was available. The district court recognized that Sandra had only a few minutes to decide whether to sign the release and would have lost her pre-paid ticket price had she refused to sign. However, this is not sufficient to constitute oppression or lack of meaningful choice, particularly insofar as Sandra had been given a brochure before the rafting trip in which Whitewater Adventures stated: “we require all trip participants to sign a liability release [*968] waiver before embarking on your trip.” See Ilkhchooyi, 45 Cal. Rptr. 2d at 775.
[HN3] We may affirm on any ground supported by the record, San Jose Christian Coll. v. City of Morgan Hill, 360 F.3d 1024, 1030 (9th Cir. 2004), and therefore do not reach the issue of whether recovery is also barred under the primary assumption of risk doctrine. See Ferrari v. Grand Canyon Dories, 32 Cal. App. 4th 248, 38 Cal. Rptr. 2d 65, 67-68 (Cal. Ct. App. 1995).
The Schoeps’ maritime jurisdiction claim was not presented to the district court and so we do not consider it here. See United States v. Flores-Payon, 942 F.2d 556, 558 (9th Cir. 1991). [**5]
AFFIRMED.
If you throw a throwbag incorrectly (yes there is now a right way and wrong way) that can be used to sue you. It used to be the correct way was the swimmer got the rope; incorrect way swimmer missed the rope.
Posted: April 16, 2014 Filed under: Paddlesports | Tags: American Society of Testing & Material, ASTM, Guide, Paddlesports, Personal Flotation Device, Raft guide, Rescuer, Search and Rescue, Swiftwater rescue, Throw bag, Throw Rope, Throwbag, Water Rescue, Water Rescuer, Whitewater Guide 1 CommentYo! Raft guides, ever been sued? New ASTM standard will now make that possible!
Well meaning, hardworking volunteers have no idea how they are helping to create lawsuits but here is the perfect example.
ASTM F1730 – 96(2014)
Standard Guide for Throwing a Water Rescue Throwbag
Active Standard ASTM F1730 | Developed by Subcommittee: F32.02
Book of Standards Volume:13.02
Here is how this standard is explained.
Significance and Use
3.1 This guide establishes a recommended procedure for a throwing rescue to ensure the safety of all water rescuers who may be involved in rescue techniques at a water rescue emergency.
3.2 This water rescue technique can be utilized from land, boat, or any stable platform.
3.3 All persons who are identified as water rescuers shall meet the requirements of this guide.
3.4 This guide is intended to assist government agencies, state, local, and regional organizations; fire departments; rescue teams and others who are responsible for establishing a minimum performance for personnel who respond to water emergencies.
3.5 The procedure outlined in the document may vary with the number and type of victims, and water conditions.
1. Scope
1.1 This guide covers the recommended procedures for throwing a water rescue throwbag.
1.2 This guide is one in a series of water rescue techniques for the water rescuer.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Does this apply to raft guides? I would say yes.
Is a raft guide a “water rescuer” who may be involved in rescue techniques at a water rescue emergency.” If so you have to meet the requirements of this guide.
Do you know the name of a group of people who meet this definition? “…others who are responsible for establishing a minimum performance for personnel….” They are called a jury.
Let’s see how this is a messed up idea.
You were a high school quarterback with a good arm. You can throw a throwbag just like a football with great accuracy.
You are right-handed and standing on shore next to a rock wall. There is not room to throw the throwbag underhanded.
You are on a 12’ raft in the Royal Gorge on the Arkansas River. Does the definition of 3.2, which describes a boat as stable apply to you? Since your boat is not stable should you knot use your throwbag? Are you allowed to throw any way you can, if you are not stable?
Seriously, why is someone writing these things? Can’t they see how broadly this is written and how much damage it will do?
Look, someone is in the river it doesn’t matter if you are throwing the bag backwards, blindfolded standing on one leg in a pink tutu. If you get the rope to the swimmer, that was the correct way!!!
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Bill before congress to open the Yellowstone River and Grand Teton National Parks to paddling has an interesting side
Posted: March 8, 2014 Filed under: Paddlesports, Wyoming | Tags: Code of Federal Regulations, Congress, Grand Teton National Park, National Elk Refuge, National Park Service, Paddlesports, Paddling, Rafting, rivers, United States House Committee on Natural Resources, Yellowstone, Yellowstone National Park, Yellowstone River 1 CommentThe bill is sponsored by, let’s say, a very non environmental supporter in Congress. The bill is part of several other bills which are not so innocuous and the bill opens vast areas to paddling that the NPS will not be able to control.
You can find the bill here:
113th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 3492
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
November 14, 2013
Mrs. Lummis (for herself and Mr. Bishop of Utah) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources
A BILL
To provide for the use of hand-propelled vessels in Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, and the National Elk Refuge, and for other purposes.
1.
Short Title
This Act may be cited as the ” River Paddling Protection Act “.
2.
Regulations Superseded
(a)
In general
The following regulations shall have no force or effect with regard to hand-propelled vessels and the Secretary of the Interior may not issue substantially similar regulations that apply to hand-propelled vessels:
(1)
Section 7.13(d)(4)(ii) of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, regarding vessels on streams and rivers in Yellowstone National Park.
(2)
Section 7.22(e)(3) of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, regarding vessels on lakes and rivers in Grand Teton National Park.
(b)
Wildlife-Dependent recreational use
Notwithstanding section 25.21(a) of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations, regarding National Elk Refuge, the use of hand-propelled vessels on rivers and streams in the National Elk Refuge shall be considered a “wildlife-dependent recreational use” as that term is defined in section 5(2) of Public Law 89–669 ( 16 U.S.C. 668ee(2) ).
On the surface it looks great. We can paddle on a couple of rivers that have been closed forever. However, does it open up too much? It does not stop on the Yellowstone River but all rivers in Yellowstone National park. The same with Grand Teton National Park, everything will be fair paddling game.
Honestly, I don’t know if that is good, great or bad. You need to read and investigate for yourself.
Here are some comments: Protection of parks requires self restraint and Lummis Boating Legislation for Yellowstone and Grand Teton Parks Misguided.
Do Something
Read, educate yourself and get involved.
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Northern Forest Canoe Trail looking for new Executive Director
Posted: December 27, 2013 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Northern Forest, Paddlesports, Watereway Leave a comment
Am sorry to advise that Kate Williams will be leaving the Northern Forest Canoe Trail in mid-February after many years and incredible accomplishments as Executive Director. She has accepted a new position at 1% For The Planet, a locally based group with worldwide influence that creates a venue for corporations to donate 1% of their profits to environmental non profits (http://onepercentfortheplanet.org/).
But onward and upward for the Northern Forest Canoe Trail and we are now in search mode for her replacement. Here’s a link to full particulars about the opportunity: http://www.northernforestcanoetrail.org/AboutNFCT-2/NFCT-Jobs-83
Feel free to circulate as you see fit! The Trail is rapidly becoming a sought after model of environmental stewardship, outdoor recreation, and rural community vitality.
News May 27, 2013
Posted: May 31, 2013 Filed under: Climbing, Cycling, Mountaineering, Paddlesports, Ski Area, Skiing / Snow Boarding | Tags: Alabama, Arapahoe Basin, California, Cycling, Kenai Peninsula, MISSISSIPPI, Mountaineering, Nebraska, Paddlesports, Six Mile Creek, skiing, YMCA Leave a commentRundown of weekly news that might be of interest!
Legal
The age that minors become adults.
I am constantly writing about the different legal issues of minors, here you can check on what that means for your state.
The age when a minor becomes an adult is currently 18 in 47 states. Alabama and Nebraska state law says an adult is someone who is 19 or older and Mississippi an adult is 21 or older.
There are exceptions for all the laws on minority in each state. A minor can become an adult if they marry, if they are emancipated or by special statutory exceptions.
Against the law now for kids to not pay attention?
Parents sue because kids were playing. Group of kids on a YMCA outing to a miniature golf course were playing around. One kid hit another in the mouth with a golf club and injured the girl. The parents are suing for inadequate supervision.
How many adults would you have to have to keep kids from playing around? 10 kids, 20 adults? The only result of these suits is kids are not going to be taken care of by adults except their parents.
Commercial whitewater fatality on the Kenai Peninsula‘s Six Mile Creek.
Skiing
Vail just got bigger!
Vail resorts just signed a 50 year lease to run The Canyons in Utah. This will make the Vail Season pretty amazing. Nine resorts (the PR forgot about #A-Basin) will be available to season pass holders in three states: CO, UT and CA.
Is resort a fake? Town is
New 23 lift resort has been approved in #BC Canada. Approval was granted by a town council of a town that does not exist…..
Paddlesports
Rituals v. Habits
Great article about how commercial boatman, sometimes pick up habits that become rituals in the Grand Canyon.
If you can call water flowing between concrete walls on a concrete floor a river……
The Los Angeles River is now open to the public again. Or at least 2.5 miles of it.
Training
Future Career or future disability
Training kids too hard to early does not create great athletic prodigies, only injuries.
#Nike has stopped its support for #LiveStrong.
Mountaineering
Climb meaning sitting in you easy chair with a beer
New iOs App allows you to climb Mtn Everest.
One way to get down
Video of a base jump? Paraglide off Mt. Everest
Overachievers!
Not satisfied to climb Mt #Everest once, David Liano Gonzalez climbed it twice, in the same season, once from the South Side (Nepalese) and once from the North Side (Chinese).
It’s still climbing….right?
Companies are considering putting a ladder on the Hilliary Step on Mt. Everest. There is already a ladder on the North side.
Nepal demanding payment for summit broadcast
There are actually rules for climbing Mt. #Everest. One of those is you cannot #broadcast from sacred areas. The summit is a sacred area. Now Nepal wants paid for a broadcast.
OR Business
Things change
#Nike has stopped its support for #LiveStrong.
OR Life
Animals are amazing
Video of amazing ways that animals defend themselves.
Oh, I’m a survivor
What happens after 400 years under a #glacier and the glacier retreats? Well if you are a #Moss you start to grow again.
This is just so wrong
10 Apps for Enjoying the Great Outdoors
Environment
With Glaciers retreating the mountains are coming down also.
Cycling
Infographic for cycling pre-ride checklist.
Mind the Ride
A bike riding group, Denver Cruisers (http://rec-law.us/17t1bOD) which rides every Wednesday night around downtown Denver has created a bicycle awareness campaign.
The campaign is pretty stark, very good and great for a group just not to promote themselves.
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Be Part of a World Record of People Wearing PFD’s (life jackets)
Posted: May 16, 2013 Filed under: Colorado | Tags: Boat, BSA, Life Jacket, Lifejacket, National Safe Boating Council, National Safe Boating Week, Paddlesports, PFD, Scouting, Sea Scout, United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Leave a commentCALLING ALL DENVER AREA COUNCIL CUB SCOUTS, BOY SCOUTS, VARSITY TEAMS, VENTURING CREWS AND SEA SCOUTS SHIPS —
National Safe Boating Council (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
YOU ARE INVITED TO COME JOIN THE COAST GUARD AUXILIARY AT CHATFIELD STATE PARK, SATURDAY, MAY 18, @ THE SOUTH MARINA RAMP AREA
TO HELP SET A NEW WORLD RECORD OF PEOPLE WEARING LIFE JACKETS.
This event is the kickoff to National Safe Boating Week, May 18-24, 2013, by the National Safe Boating Council. All Scouts in full uniform (bring your life jacket with you though) will be admitted at the Park’s entrance on Saturday morning for this photo opportunity. Arrive prior to 11:45 a.m. to allow time for parking. Gather by 11:45 a.m. at the grassy area adjacent to the South Marina ramp area. There will be Auxiliary signs posted for your convenience. A group photo, like the one above, will be taken at Noon and submitted later to the National Safe Boating Council so they can add up the numbers. LET’S BREAK 4,000 THIS YEAR!
Auxiliarists will be on hand to answer questions from scouts and parents about Recreational Boating Safety as well as be available for vessel safety checks on any and all boats you or your unit might be using this boating season. The Auxiliary hopes to have their Patrol Boats in the water on Saturday as well. Scouts would be allowed to view these facilities and ask questions about what the Auxiliary members do while on patrol on our reservoirs. (However, U.S.C.G. regulations prohibit anyone other than Auxiliarists be on board these facilities. Sorry Scouts.)
Any questions or concerns please call Amy McNeil at (303) 973-6207. Hope to see you all there.
English: United States Coast Guard Chief Director Auxiliary (“The Director of the Auxiliary is the direct representative of the Commandant of the United States Coast Guard to the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary” (Title 14 United States Code Chapter 23) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
L.L. Bean and Point 65 to creat kayak with 100 L.L. Bean Employees
Posted: May 31, 2012 Filed under: Paddlesports, Sea Kayaking | Tags: Freeport, Guinness World Records, Kayak, Kayaks, L.L. Bean, MAINE, Paddlesports, Point 65, Sea kayak, Snap Kayaks 1 CommentL.L.Beanto attempt getting 100 employees into world’s longest modular kayak in celebration of its 100th Anniversary during Annual PaddleSports Weekend, June 1-3
The event will also feature free boat testing, demonstrations, clinics, kid’s activities, guided kayak tours, free oceanside cookout, live music and great deals.
FREEPORT, ME.—As part of its ongoing 100th Anniversary celebration, L.L.Bean will attempt to get 100 employees into a uniquely built kayak that is nearly 500’ long during their 31st Annual PaddleSports Weekend. This could be a world-record for the longest modular kayak ever and if successful, L.L.Bean will submit it to Guinness World Records for consideration. The unique kayak being used for the attempt, the Point 65N Modular Kayak, is able to be joined together in sections, thus creating a kayak that will be approximately 500’ long–possibly the longest ever. The attempt will be made on Saturday, June 2nd at 11 a.m. at the L.L.Bean Paddling Center on Lower Flying Point in Freeport, Maine. The public is welcome to attend this event as well as all of the other family-fun activities at the Paddling Center over the weekend. Free shuttles will be available to take people to and from the Flagship Store all weekend long.
“What a perfect, fun way to infuse the essence of our 100th Anniversary, as well as our outdoor spirit into this event,” said Scot Balentine, L.L.Bean’s senior developer for outdoor equipment. “The 100 employees that are taking part are very excited to be sharing in this fun and historic moment. To set a new world record would simply put an exclamation point on what will no doubt be an already exhilarating experience.”
Other event highlights for the PaddleSports Weekend include a variety of waterfront activities at the L.L.Bean Paddling Center just minutes from the store on Saturday and Sunday, such as a free oceanside cookout, free boat testing with hundreds of kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and canoes. Plus folks will have the chance to speak with industry vendors and experts. In addition, there will be live music with the Eric Bettencourt on Saturday and Putnam Smith on Sunday, craft making for kids and more. Free shuttles will be running all weekend long to and from the Flagship Store and the Paddling Center.
The L.L.Bean Outdoor Discovery Schools will also offer 90-minute kayak tours of beautiful Casco Bay for only $35 and an Intro to Stand-Up Paddleboarding course for only $29. The L.L.Bean Outdoor Discovery Schools will also be offering their Kayaking Discovery Course all weekend for only $20. Space is limited, so please call 888-552-3261 to reserve your spot.
At the L.L.Bean Campus of Stores in downtown Freeport, there are even more terrific events such as demonstrations and clinics on everything from how to get into stand-up paddleboarding, selecting the right paddle, paddling techniques, as well as non-profit guests, vendors and much more. Special promotions start Friday and include 20% off the purchase of kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, canoes and Thule® car racks. L.L.Bean will also be offering a free extension middle section from the world record attempt (up to a $500 value) with the purchase of a Point 65N Modular Kayak while supplies last, For more information, please visit www.llbean.com/freeport, or call 877-755-2326.
About L.L.Bean, Inc.
L.L.Bean, Inc. is a leading multi-channel merchant of quality outdoor gear and apparel. Celebrating its 100th Anniversary this year, the company was founded in 1912 by Leon Leonwood Bean and began as a one-room operation selling a single product, the Maine Hunting Shoe. While the business has grown substantially, the company remains committed to the same honest principles upon which it was built–a focus on the customer, continuous product improvement and innovation, respect for people, preservation of the natural environment and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. The 220,000 sq. ft. Flagship campus of stores in Freeport, Maine is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and welcomes more than three million visitors each year. L.L.Bean can be found worldwide on www.llbean.com, L.L.Bean Facebook, L.L.Bean Twitter and L.L.Bean YouTube.
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