Voting Opens For 7th Annual Paddling Magazine & Kayak Angler Industry Awards

October 10, 2025

Celebrate innovation in paddlesports and kayak fishing—cast your vote for the year’s best new gear before November 15

October 10, 2025 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – It’s time to cast your votes in the seventh annual Paddling Magazine & Kayak Angler Industry Awards!

Each year, brands push the boundaries of what’s possible in paddlesports and kayak fishing, designing new boats and boards, testing advanced materials, experimenting with groundbreaking technologies and dreaming up ways to get more people on the water. The Industry Awards celebrate these achievements in innovation across 11 “Best Of” categories.

Last year saw more than 22,000 ballots cast by retail buyers, consumers and media. Head to paddlingawards.com to cast your votes. Voting closes November 15. Voting is open to all paddlesports retailers, media and paddling enthusiasts.

Plus, vote and be entered to win! The winning consumer and media voters will each receive a $1,000 gear shopping spree, and the winning retailer voter will receive a $2,000 CAD advertising credit with Rapid Media. Retailers and media must register with their credentials to vote within their respective classes.

The 2026 Paddling Magazine Industry Awards will honor achievements in the following categories:

• Best Sea/Touring Kayak
• Best Recreational Kayak
• Best Whitewater Boat
• Best SUP
• Best Canoe
• Best Paddle
• Best Paddling Gear/Accessory
• Best Paddling Transport/Storage
• Best Fishing Kayak
• Best Fishing Gear/Accessory
• Best Fishing Transport/Storage

The Paddling Magazine & Kayak Angler Industry Awards are produced by Rapid Media, publisher of Paddling Magazine, Kayak Angler, Paddling Business and Kayak Angler Business.

About Rapid Media

Paddling Magazine and Kayak Angler are the flagship titles of Rapid Media, the world’s largest paddlesports media company. Rapid Media’s mission is to inspire, educate and entertain paddlers everywhere as the definitive source for trusted news, expert advice and adventure storytelling. Rapid Media celebrates its 27th anniversary in 2026. Alongside Paddling Magazine and Kayak Angler, the brand produces Paddling Business, Kayak Angler Business, the Paddling Industry Awards and the Paddling Film Festival.