Canoes: The NEW Accessory For Your Paddle!

This past Spring, we attended our first Canoecopia with Rutabaga in Madison, Wisconsin. Thousands and thousands of people attended, and many were there to buy boats. Which usually prompted these purchasers to also buy paddling accessories like paddles, PFD's or maybe even some North Water equipment.

But as it turns out not everyone buys the canoe first! We definitely would have to say our favourite customer quote [ever!] came from Donna, who purchased a couple of "Reverse Splash WaterColours™" from Badger®/Rutabaga at the recent expo.

Interestingly, Donna informed us by email that she had seen one of our unique WaterColours™ paddles at Canoecopia and just had to order a couple for her and her cousin, Joan. In fact, Donna was so excited, her new paddles prompted the purchase of a canoe! (See Donna's quote below.)

Donna and Mike at Canoecopia 2012

"We are so excited about our new paddles. It’s even better to know the folks who are making them. I wasn’t even in the market for a paddle but had to have one once we saw the Badger Paddle display. I even bought a new canoe to go with my new paddle !" ~ Donna G.

Donna and Joan's special ordered "Reverse Splash WaterColours".

Donna went even further to request to have Fiona's signature on the "Reverse Splash" paddles created. These paddles are truly one of a kind! We really dig making special paddles for special people. People like Donna and Joan. Thanks, Donna, for letting us post your awesome quote, and for letting us have some fun creating your paddles!


For more information about our WaterColours™, or personalized paddles, visit our website or contact us: info(at)badgerpaddles.com.

Badger @ Canoecopia: A Behind the Scenes Look (Part 2)

Our Canoecopia back-story in pictures... continued. For a look at Part 1 - see: Badger @ Canoecopia: A Behind the Scenes Look (Part 1).

Along the road to Canoecopia 2012 - about 14 hours by truck - one way.

Getting the booth set up at our first Canoecopia.

Mike did the entire booth set up all by himself.

Nova Craft's Jackson Pollock inspired art canoe.
Photo credit: Preston Ciere of portaguer.ca
To read Preston's Canoecopia report (and we highly recommend
that you do!) see:Canoecopia 2012 (part 1) and
Canoecopia 2102 - Part 2

Jackson Pollock inspired art paddles with Nova Craft Canoe.
(See these paddles in progress here: Badger @ Canoecopia: (Part 1)

The doors are open and the show begins!
Photo credit: Preston Ciere of portaguer.ca
To read Preston's Canoecopia report (and we highly recommend
that you do!) see:Canoecopia 2012 (part 1) and
Canoecopia 2102 - Part 2

Canoecopia attendee Donna shares a smile with our Mike over
a couple of "Reverse Splash WaterColours" Paddles.
(customer supplied photo)

Mike talking "flex" with a few listeners.
Photo credit: Preston Ciere of portaguer.ca
To read Preston's Canoecopia report (and we highly recommend
that you do!) see:Canoecopia 2012 (part 1) and
Canoecopia 2102 - Part 2

Plus, check out Mike's interview with Scott McGregor of Rapid Media TV where they talk about our colourful paddles for kids, cubs, and adults too!

A big Badger thanks to Darren and Stephanie Bush for their wonderful hospitality, and to the rest of the Rutabaga and Canoecopia staff for all their great help and hard work in making this event come to life! Plus thank you all who came out to support Badger® Paddles this year - we really couldn't do any of this without you. Hope to see you all there next year!!!

NEW Badger SPLASH Cub WaterColours at Algonquin Outfitters

Our Badger Cub WaterColours have proven to be popular with the kids for obvious reasons. They just love the vibrant colours and the fun they bring to the paddling and cottage experience.

But this year, our Cub WaterColours have become even more colourful and original with our new series of "SPLASH" paddles! Exclusive to Algonquin Outfitters, these one-of-a-kind paddles are individually handcrafted and hand-tinted with a unique rainbow splash of colour!

Badger Cub WaterColours "Splash"
Canoe Paddles for Kids 'n Cubs
only at Algonquin Outfitters this summer!
(image courtesy of the AO Huntsville store)

Reminiscent of nature's spectrum, our colourful Cub WaterColours SPLASH paddles, are like the beautiful arch of colours like those formed in the sky. After all, who doesn't "dig" a rainbow?!!

Want to see more pictures? Visit Algonquin Outfitters for details and all your Algonquin Park needs this summer!!!