A Who's Who of Devoted Paddlers

Badger’s High Water Marks Honour Roll

A Who’s Who of Devoted Paddlers Contest

This past September, we put the call out to all avid paddlers who love to write and talk about their passion for the power of self propulsion... and we made it a contest.

The winner (Highest WaterMarks) would receive a Badger Canoe Paddle, a Sock and a $50.00 Gift Card from Algonquin Outfitters. Those "Devoted Paddlers" with the next four highest “watermarks” would win a Badger Paddle sock and a $10.00 Gift Card from Algonquin Outfitters.

But when it came time to "mark the exams" - it was clear to see that the HighWater Marks were very close... very close indeed... your devotion and true passion for paddling was inspirational.... so we decided to add in some extra prizes and now the top 10 highest scoring "exams" are all winners!!!

• Highest Water Mark Prize (1 winner) = Badger Canoe Paddle, Paddle Sock, $50 gift card from Algonquin Outfitters
• High Water Mark Winners (4 winners) = Badger Paddle Sock, $10 gift card from Algonquin Outfitters
• Truly Devoted Paddlers (5 winners) = 250 mL tin of Badger Paddles' 100% All Natural Wood Oil

Thanks to our judges; Randy from Algonquin Outfitters (who helped to sweeten the prize pot with some generous gift cards); Carm from Swift Canoe & Kayak; and to the most famous Fat Paddler of them all, Sean.  We truly couldn't have done this without your help!

Click here to see the results of that contest and to find out who won what prize... 

Links to our "HighWater Marks Professors":

Algonquin Outfitters

Swift Canoe & Kayak

Fat Paddler

Badger Paddles

And big thanks to all the devoted paddlers who entered our contest - we had entries from around the world including Australia, the U.K., USA and Canada - we are honoured to be part of such an amazing community of self-propelled enthusiasts!  And don't forget to keep checking in with Badger  for more Contests & Giveaways to come...

Plus don't forget to click here to see the results of the HighWater Marks Contest, to find out the top 10 "HighWater Marks" and to see who won what prize... 

Badger's Who's Who of Devoted Paddlers Contest

Badger’s High-Water Marks Honour Roll 

A Who’s Who of Devoted Paddlers Contest

Do you love to paddle?  Do you love to paddle so much that you love to talk and write about it?  Then this contest is for you!!!  Just take our exam (see questions below or on our website) - email your information to us at badgercontests@me.com and that's it:  you are automatically entered!  And, don't worry - it's a take-home exam and all in good fun!

SCROLL DOWN TO SEE THE EXAM QUESTIONS NOW!

What could you win?  Our winner will receive one Badger Canoe Paddle of their choice (MSRP of $120.00* CAD or less) and one Badger Paddle Sock (MSRP $18.95* CAD) PLUS A $50.00 GIFT CARD from Algonquin Outfitters!!!  And, there are four (4) runner-up prizes available to be won of one (1) Badger Paddle Sock plus one (1) $10.00 GIFT CARD from Algonquin Outfitters for each selected runner-up winner.  Plus all winning Exams will be published online and given placement on Badger's High-Water Marks Honour Roll!  To visit Algonquin Outfitters on the web go to: www.algonquinoutfitters.com.

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Badger's Who's Who

Take-home Exam Questions:

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Real Name: First and Last (will not be published unless otherwise specified)

Entry Name: Name you wish to use if published (if same as real name - leave blank)

Approximate Age:         *

Country:    To be published                             

1. # of Years Paddling:  (an approximation is acceptable)
2. How many boats in your fleet? (If none - then what self-propelled craft do you dream of adding to your fleet)

1. Oil verses Varnish?  Do you have a preference?  Why?

1. Where do you paddle? (Name of Lake or River and/or Province/State/Territory and Country)

1. Are you, or have you ever been, part of the paddle sports industry professionally?
2. Do you have a blog, facebook or twitter account where you advocate for the power of self-propusion?  What is it? (link to your blog or website and it's title if public)
3. Favourite wood and paddle shape?
4. If you were a Badger WaterColours Paddle - what colour would you be?  Anything goes here!
5. Have you ever tipped your canoe  & how did that happen? (On purpose doesn't count!)
6. What is your favourite wilderness tripping meal/paddling snack?
7. Do you solo?
8. What’s the best advice you have to give to a beginner paddler?
9. What 3 words best describes the way you feel about paddling or that inspire you the most to get out on the water, year after year??
10. Where does your heart truly lie: Wooden/Canvas, Composite (i.e. Kevlar, Fibreglass etc.), Plastic or Aluminum?
11. Who took you out for your first time paddling and what was your age when your took your first adventure in a canoe/kayak?
12. Who was your best paddling partner or inspiration?
13. Do you know of or can you describe a canoe/paddling game?
14. How tall are you and what length of paddle do you prefer? 
15. Have you ever tried Stand Up Paddling? (SUP)
16. Do you have nicknames for your boat(s), paddle(s), and other gear?  If so - what are they?
17. 17.Do you know of or can you describe a canoe/paddling game?
18. 18.How tall are you and what length of paddle do you prefer? 
19. 19.Have you ever tried Stand Up Paddling? (SUP)
20. 20.Do you have nicknames for your boat(s), paddle(s), and other gear?  If so - what are they?

Note: Exams are due by NOVEMBER 30, 2010 (midnight EST).  Extra credit will be given to those who take the test publicly thru their blog or "Facebook Notes" or who include a picture with their entry.  Exams will be graded by 3 Badger Evaluators - Carmen B., of Swift Canoe & Kayak; Randy M., of Algonquin Outfitters; and Fiona, of Badger Paddles.

*Giving an exact number is fine, but you can also answer this in general terms such as "old enough to know better".

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How to Enter:

This contest is for Bloggers and Facebookers alike.  To enter our contest to win a FREE Badger Paddle and/or Sock just answer the Badger's Who's Who Exam Questions (There are 20 in total) by blogging about it or, for Facebookers, write a note and tag Badger Paddles in it from your profile on Facebook.  Don't worry - if you don't have a facebook account or blog - just copy and paste the Badger's Who's Who Exam Questions into an email, add your own answers and mailing address, and send your entry in by November 30, 2010 to badgercontests@me.com.  Visit our website to see full contest details.

Entry Instructions for Bloggers:

Step 1) Copy and Paste our 20 Badger's Who's Who Exam Questions into a new "post".  Step 2) Add your and mailing address Step 3) Publish your blog to the web like usual.Step 4) Most importantly - send the link to your blog post directly to badgercontests@me.com to be automatically entered in our contest for free Badger Paddle and/or Badger Paddle Sock. Note: Extra credit will be given for creativity, including pictures, humour, and other entertaining ideas.

Entry Instructions for Facebook:

Step 1) Copy and Paste our 20 Badger's Who's Who Exam Questions into a "Note" thru the Facebook website and add your answers.  You can find a link to the "Notes" section by visiting your profile on Facebook and clicking on the "Notes" tab near the top (beside other tabs like Wall, Info,etc.) or start here: http://bit.ly/highwatermarks .  Step 2) Publish your "Note" and "TAG" Badger Paddles... for those who dig the water.  Note: if you are unable to tag Badger Paddles for any reason just publish your note and proceed to the next step. STEP 3) Send the link to your note and mailing address to 

badgercontests@me.com to be automatically entered in our contest. (Just copy the URL address from your browser's address bar and paste into an email or use Facebook's interface to share your Note's link with our fan page @ www.facebook.com/badger.paddles or Fiona's profile @ www.facebook.com/badger.canoe.paddles.  Please note that due to the irregularities of Facebook's service as of late, we would recommend you not rely on Facebook's tagging system to alert us of your entry in this contest - please email the link to your note directly to us to be sure.  Also note: Extra credit will be given for creativity, including pictures, humour, and other entertaining ideas.

Email Entry Instructions:

Step 1) Copy and Paste our 20 Badger's Who's Who Exam Questions into an email thru your email program or online email service like Google or Hotmail, etc. Step 2) Add your answers and mailing information.Step 3) Send your email with your answers and mailing address to badgercontests@me.com to be automatically entered in our contest for free Badger Paddle. Note: Extra credit will be given for creativity, including pictures, humour, and other entertaining ideas so be sure to attach some photos (4 MB maximum size) but no videos please.




For COMPLETE CONTEST RULES & DESCRIPTION please visit our website www.badgerpaddles.com.