The world’s largest paddlesport media company

Our Brands

Rapid Media is home to some of the world’s most iconic paddlesport brands, including Paddling Magazine, Kayak Angler, Paddling Business, Paddling Industry Awards and the Paddling Film Festival.

Our mission is to inspire paddlesports participation through quality coverage of the people, places, adventures, boats and gear, trends and events that make paddling something you'll do for the rest of your life.

Our Audience

Rapid Media reaches a mass audience of paddlers across multiple platforms in over 127 countries. Our main markets include the U.S, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the U.K., with additional audiences in Ireland, Germany, China, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands, France and the rest of the world.

Our People

At Rapid Media, we stand behind our mission and are passionate about what we do for the paddlesports industry. We are committed to inspiring participation by providing trusted, quality news, information and entertainment to millions of paddlers through magazines, video, email, social media, festivals and events.

Industry News

Paddling Business is the leading source of news about the global paddlesports industry. We bring you the latest trends, insights and breaking news through both print and digital channels.