Hot News from Badger

We have a couple of new & exciting items to tell you about.

To start - we now offer Badger WaterColours in 2 and 3 colour combinations!  See the example of the blue and purple "Splash" in the image below (and sorry for the glare and extra reflections!).  Truly these paddles are one-of-a-kind as each one is carefully blended and tinted by hand.  Get your paddle personalized with your name for that added touch, just like Cali (see the orange paddle below).  Order one or check out whats in stock at Swift Outdoor Centres today.

The best thing about our Badger WaterColours is that they are still fun to have around even when not in use.  So be sure to pick up a paddle hanger so that you can hang your one-of-a-kind Badger Paddle as an added feature to a favourite room at the cottage or at home too.  It'll be sure to get compliments and will continue to inspire you to get out on the water more often.  Kid's just love to add them to their bedroom decor!

Don't take the Badger WaterColours too seriously?

They aren't just for fun!  We recommend our vibrantly tinted paddles to Paddling Instructors as they help to improve visibility for students when trying to view how an underwater recovery or other strokes look in the water.  Choose from bright orange (so bright one of our favourite paddling bloggers suggests the possibility of it improving visibility during hunting season!), there is also hot pink, yellow or just about any other colour you feel would work for you and your students.  Contact Badger for Pro-Deal details today and save.

Traditional Fire Branding

Also new is the addition of our brand.  The brand is heated with fire and then the image of our "Badger Paw" is burned into the wood.  While we do still hand paint our paddles - you now have the choice of a branded logo too.  In the near future we will be offering our vibrant WaterColours paddles with the brand unless otherwise specified.  The brand is approximately the same size of the hand painted image that Fiona usually adds to the paddles - but a wee bit smaller.  And it looks really sharp too!!!

And lastly - a quick update for Grady's Paddle.... we are sitting at about $400 in pledges to date and have heard from the organizers that they have over 80 participators registered for the event.  Wow!  Thanks to all those who pledged and to Poppa Badger for helping to bring in so many donations!  Learn more about Grady's Paddle for Sick Kid's Hospital on the official Grady's Gift website. 

Canoe, Kayak, Skiff & Boat Repairs in Huntsville, Ontario

Looking for Canoe or Kayak repair help?  Have an issue with your laminate or gelcoat?  Want to protect your canoe with new Kevlar skid plates... how about damaged gunwales or seats?  Or maybe you have an aluminum boat that needs some welding... then talk to John Gall.


For almost 2 decades, John (of Johnny's Boat Repairs in Huntsville Ontario), has been working intimately with fiberglass, Kevlar, carbon fiber, Royalex and aluminum, even specializing in thin laminate construction and repair.  From canoes to kayaks, to rowing shells, sailboats and skiffs; you can trust John to fix it!


Located in part of Ontario's cottage country, Johnny's Canoe & Kayak Repair Centre is the one stop boat repair place for when you are at the lake, the cottage or touring beautiful Muskoka.  You can't get any more convenient then that!

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John is also a canoe builder so he understands the makings of watercraft intimately.  He also understands that some of us don't have the time to do our best at maintenance.  That is why John offers the convenient service of "Annual Maintenance" and "Fleet Maintenance".

We all know properly maintained gear lasts the longest and if you want the job done right - sometimes it pays to invest in a professional.  And, it always pays to head off any slight damage with a repair before it gets serious.


After knowing John for many years now, we can vouch for his quality of work and experience.  His friendly personal service and special expertise will have you recommending him to your friends too!

For more information call

705-783-7141

or visit www.johnnysboatshop.com

Buy Badger Paddle Socks Online

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Badger Paddle Socks are now available for purchase online!

Visit The Canoeist's online store for more details, online paddling forums, photos, blog, communities and more or click here to shop for the versatile Badger Paddle Sock and other great paddling gear now at www.thecanoeist.com.

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