ICF and Rotomod join forces to boost paddle development

The International Canoe Federation will team up with leading recreational watersport manufacturer Rotomod in a partnership which will provide an enormous boost to the development of paddle sports around the globe. The two-year deal will allow paddlers in countries where canoeing is still developing, to access world class canoeing equipment. The partnership will see Rotomod provide 15 boats each year, which will be used as part of the ICF’s development program. Rotomod has built a reputation as a world-leading manufacturer of a wide range of paddle craft, including canoes, kayaks, stand up paddle boards and other watersport equipment especially suited for the recreational market. ICF sport development manager, Sebastian Cuattrin, said the partnership with Rotomod would provide a major benefit to the paddling community. “We are very proud of our development program at the ICF, which has seen us introduce paddle sports to a wide variety of communities around the world,” he said. “Many of these communities have very few resources and lack access to the necessary facilities to help the sport flourish. Through this agreement with Rotomod, we will be able to make sure participants are not only getting top level coaching, but also top level equipment.” Rotomod marketing and commercial director, Damien Garreau, said working with the ICF was a natural next step for his company. “Rotomod offers the possibility to outdoor sports enthusiasts to practice canoeing and kayaking in all its forms – calm water and whitewater, hiking, expedition, river running and the sea,” Mr Garreau said. “Our key words are functionality, ergonomics, robustness and comfort. Every year we produce about 15,000 boats and distribute to more than 80 countries. “We are especially proud of our approach to the environment. We work hard to recycle end-of-life boats, by shredding them into small chips which are then used to create regenerated polyethylene, which can then be used in a variety of fields.” ICF...

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