WORLD WHITE WATER NEWS

This ongoing column is a place to report on the current news, latest descents, expeditions, people and trends in the whitewater world. The world is indeed a big place but the river connects us all. This column attempts to keep us in touch throughout the world paddling community.

NEWS AND HAPPENINGS FREE RIVERS FUND – NEW INTERNATIONAL RIVER CONSERVATION INITIATIVE A new river conservation initiative was officially launched at PADDLEexpo this October. European kayakers Bernhard Steidl (WET), Dan Yates (Save the Conwy River) and Rok Rozman (Balkan Rivers Tour) have come together to create the “Free Rivers Fund”, a collective that aims to connect whitewater brands and community members in support of free flowing rivers around the world. Steidl and Rozman presented the idea at the Expo and the response from brands at the show was amazing, with more than 15 well-known brands committing to the initiative and showing interest in investing in the fund. Funds will be collected throughout the year and will go towards involving experts (lawyers, biologists etc.) as well as supporting those who are working full-time…

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Kayak Session (Digital) - 1 Issue, Winter 2016

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