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Category Archive: News
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Apr
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Mar
A Magical Night | Upano River, Ecuador
The Upano river is located in the south of Ecuador. It is a river that runs through a beautiful canyon with a thousand waterfalls called The Grand Canyon of the Upano. This is was one of the most beautiful canyons I have ever paddled, and during out stay in Ecuador, World Class Academy decided to …
05
Mar
Why Smashing 9R II’s Development Goals Isn’t Good Enough
We’ve been doing this long enough to know that the perfect design is a myth, so was this compromise, therefore, something we just had to accept?
21
Feb
Join the Movement for Clear Access, Clear Waters
Regardless of your paddling persuasion, the one thing that binds us all is the need to access to water to paddle.
07
Jan
Glen Etive Hydro Schemes: Act Now!
The developer has resubmitted its plans for hydro schemes on the Allt Mheuran and Allt Fhaolain; click the link to find out how to submit an objection.
21
Dec
Keep the Noli Wild & Free
In modern times of urban sprawl and increasing development, natural places are becoming more valuable than ever. As outdoor enthusiasts, we must stand up and do what we can to protect these areas before they are changed forever. The Nolichucky River gorge and its diverse ecosystem is the epitome of what should be preserved for generations …
07
Dec
Pyranha US Welcomes Epic Kayaks
Mike Patterson, Operations Director for Pyranha US, Inc. comments, “Our new location has been a perfect fit for Pyranha, so we’re thrilled that Epic will soon be sharing in the spoils.”
28
Nov
So Long, 2004 Riverside Drive…
The only thing constant is change, or so they say. By now, most have heard that Pyranha’s US distribution center is moving from Asheville NC to Erwin TN; well, that time has come, and after 15 years in Asheville, we now call Erwin home. Over the years, a lot of great memories have been made …
18
Oct
The 12R Has Landed!
That’s right, the container has reached the shores of the USA, been unloaded, and the first production 12Rs have seen water! We really turned our ‘By Enthusiasts, For Enthusiasts’ ethos on its head for this one, and made something that is first and foremost For Enthusiasts, so let’s hear what just some of those enthusiasts …
17
Oct
And the Winner Is…
We gave the judges at PADDLEexpo 2018 a hard time by showcasing a whole heap of newness, including the Fusion Duo and 12R, but fittingly it was the boat we’ve been humbled to see paddlers across the globe beaming from ear to ear in since we released it in early 2018, the Ripper, which claimed …