Nikki Rekman

TAPS is proud to announce that on line registration for its Symposia opens April 15, 2008. Be a part of the 25th anniversary of the West Coast Sea Kayak Symposium and the brand new North East Canoe & Kayak Symposium. Both websites are up and running and we encourage everyone to ...read more

Esquif Canoes is very proud to announce its support of the 3rd Annual Reel Paddling Film Festival World Tour. Esquif has just resigned as the Best Canoeing Film Category Sponsor for the 75-city, America-wide film event tour.“Resigning with the Rapid Media's Reel Paddling Film ...read more

(Beacon NY) Answering the demand of the North East market TAPS proudly hosts this symposium based on the successful West Coast Sea Kayak Symposium (WCSKS). The North East Canoe and Kayak Symposium (NECKS) will be a consumer event offering manufacturer demos, instruction and ...read more

Milner, BC: Mark your calendars! Preparation for the 2008 West Coast Sea Kayak Symposium is already underway. September 19, 20 & 21 at Fort Worden State Park in Port Townsend, WA we will celebrate our 25th Anniversary.”For 24 years the West Coast Sea Kayak Symposium has been ...read more

“The Pocket Canyon is a smaller, lighter and smarter version of our very popular Canyon model”, says Jacques Chasse owner of Esquif Canoes. “We believe this boat is creating a new niche for canoeists. The Pocket Canyon is perfect for those paddlers who want some versatility ...read more

Milner, BC: Check out the latest Time Magazine article on the recent surge in the popularity of kayaking. Highlighting the trend away from team sports, the article emphasizes the diversity of kayak enthusiasts, the growing number of paddling opportunities, and advances in ...read more

At the recent Outdoor Retailer Summer Market show Esquif Canoes solidified its relationship with Northeast US industry veteran, Don Otey.“We feel very fortunate to be working with Don in the North eastern territory”, says Sales Manager Nikki Rekman, “Don's reputation ...read more

At the Summer Market Open Air Demo in Salt Lake City next month Esquif Canoes will introduce two new open canoes to their already impressive line up; the Spanish Fly and the Prelude.Jacques Chasse owner of Esquif Canoes recently purchased the molds from Pyranha Kayaks; Pyranha ...read more

TAPS, organizer of the West Coast Sea Kayak Symposium, has donated $2500 each to the Georgia Strait Alliance (www.GeorgiaStrait.org) and People For Puget Sound (www.pugetsound.org). Each year, moneys raised by the WCSKS Silent Auction are distributed to one British Columbian and ...read more

Outdoor Retailer, the leading outdoor industry trade event today announced that the Trade Association of Paddlesports (TAPS) will have a strong presence at this year's Winter Market in Salt Lake City. TAPS will make their Winter Market debut in response to the Paddlesports ...read more

Milner BC, -- TAPS is excited to present Michael Pardy as their new Executive Director. Michael Pardy brings over 23 years of experience in paddle sports to his new post. Most recently, Michael was a Director at SKILS. Previously, Michael has worked in various sectors of the ...read more

At the upcoming OR Summer Market in Salt Lake City the PIUW (Paddlesports Industry Unification Workgroup) will be “rolling out” a Draft Action Plan and Strategic Framework to Create the Paddlesports Industry Association. The idea is to combine TAPS (the Trade Association of ...read more