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Meet Melker Kayaks @ Spring Paddle Festival, April 25th, Vancouver Lake

Meet Melker Kayaks @ Spring Paddle Festival, April 25th, Vancouver Lake

Welcome to our best friends Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe and their Spring Paddle Festival 2026! A jam-packed, one-day event on April 25th at Vancouver Lake!  On-land clinics with industry reps, on-water classes with our amazing instructors, and free demos of kayaks, SUPs, and canoes all day long. Meet & greet with Ethan @happypaddlin for hands-on test paddling and discover what sets Melker apart — high performance, lightweight construction, and a strong commitment to plant-based materials. Whether you’re curious or ready to upgrade your gear, this is a great opportunity to experience the difference on the water 🌱 Alder Creek...

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Meet Melker Kayaks @ PaddleFest, April 16th-19th, Camp Kiwanis

Meet Melker Kayaks @ PaddleFest, April 16th-19th, Camp Kiwanis

Welcome to @floridapaddling 2026 PaddleFest & CT Reunion, taking place April 16–19 at Camp Kiwanis in the Ocala National Forest. We’re excited to share that The River Connection and Marshall Seddon will be introducing Melker Kayaks to the Florida paddling community for the very first time. Join us for hands-on test paddling and discover what sets Melker apart — high performance, lightweight construction, and a strong commitment to plant-based materials. Whether you’re curious or ready to upgrade your gear, this is a great opportunity to experience the difference on the water. More about the event and how to get there...

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Melker of Sweden partners with Bekayak to strengthen its European presence and inspire a new generation of paddlers

Melker of Sweden partners with Bekayak to strengthen its European presence and inspire a new generation of paddlers

Melker of Sweden, the multiple award-winning Swedish outdoor brand known for its design-driven and sustainable performance kayaks, today announces a new strategic partnership with Bekayak, France’s leading specialist in kayaking and paddle sports.Based in Brest, at the heart of Brittany’s world-famous maritime culture, Bekayak becomes Melker’s strategic partner for the French market — marking an important step in the brand’s European growth journey.   A natural alliance between Scandinavian innovation and Brittany’s passion for the sea This collaboration unites two companies driven by the same vision: to make kayaking more accessible, more inspiring, and more sustainable.With its physical store in Brest, strong...

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Melker of Sweden and Flow Kayaks Announce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Growth in the UK & Ireland Paddlesports Markets

Melker of Sweden and Flow Kayaks Announce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Growth in the UK & Ireland Paddlesports Markets

Melker of Sweden, the multiple award-winning outdoor brand known for its design-driven and sustainable kayaks, today announced a strategic partnership with Flow Kayaks, a leading paddlesports retailer and distributor located in Nottingham, Great Britain. The collaboration marks a pivotal moment in Melker’s international expansion and solidifies its commitment to the European market.   The partnership will bring Melker’s premium product lineup to both the UK and Ireland markets, leveraging Flow Kayaks central physical store in the middle of the country combined with a strong online market presence, and distribution expertise and network.   UK and Ireland Distribution In this partnership,...

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