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Confluence Watersports Supports American Whitewater at Gauley Fest 2010

EASLEY, S.C. (Sept. 14, 2010) – Confluence Watersports, a family of paddlesports brands active in the whitewater community, proudly supports the conservation efforts of American Whitewater at the 27th annual Gauley Festival in Summersville, W.Va. on Sept. 17-19, 2010.

This year, Confluence brands Dagger, Wave Sport and Adventure Technology are conducting raffles to win new boats and paddles. All proceeds from the raffles will be donated to American Whitewater.
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Confluence Receives Two Reader’s Choice Awards

Confluence Watersports Receives Two Reader’s Choice Awards from Canoe & Kayak Magazine

September 14, 2010 – Confluence Watersports brands Dagger and Wilderness Systems each garnered a Canoe & Kayak Magazine Reader’s Choice Award.

Announced as the “First Annual Reader’s Choice Awards”, the magazine invited subscribers and online readers to vote for their favorite paddling brands, products and people through an online survey. In total, 3,600 Canoe & Kayak readers voted in less than 30 days.

Confluence Watersports is honored to have received the following two Canoe & Kayak Reader’s Choice Awards:

  • Best New Fishing Kayak: Wilderness Systems Commander 140
  • Best New Recreational Touring (sit inside): Dagger Axis

“We’re thrilled to receive two Reader’s Choice Awards from Canoe & Kayak in its inaugural year—especially for boats that are new to the market,” said Sue Rechner, CEO of Confluence Watersports.  “It’s truly an honor and inspires us to keep making great boats for people who love to paddle.”

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