Canoeists, kayakers, and paddleboarders congregate at Lake Sammamish State Park in Issaquah, Wash., for demos, tours, races, and exhibits at the Northwest Paddling Festival on May 12 and 13. This is the largest event of its kind in the Pacific Northwest, featuring more than 60 paddle sports businesses offering canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, paddling equipment, accessories and […]
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NMTA buys Northwest Paddling Festival
The Northwest Marine Trade Association recently bought the Northwest Paddling Festival, the region’s largest event dedicated to the increasingly popular recreation. The acquisition follows recent efforts by the Seattle-based trade group to widen its footprint within the industry. “NMTA represents the boating interests of everything from stand-up paddleboards to superyachts,” NMTA president George Harris said […]