GREENVILLE, S.C. (April
8, 2014) – Bomber Gear, manufacturer of premium paddling apparel and
sprayskirts, is supporting events, films, and teams in 2014 in whitewater,
touring and SUP categories, as well as environmental and community
organizations. Bomber Gear has expanded its product offerings over the past two
years to include women’s, SUP, and kayak touring apparel in addition to extreme
whitewater gear, and the brand’s 2014 sponsorships mirror its commitment to all
types of watersports.
“The 2014 events, films, and organizations that Bomber Gear
is sponsoring reflect the brand’s relevance for any type of paddling, whether
it’s stand up paddling on a lake, kayak touring on the ocean, or competing at a
river festival in a raft or whitewater kayak,” said Jessica Prescott, marketing
manager for Bomber Gear. “Bomber Gear’s products keep all types of paddlers
warm and dry, letting them learn, explore, compete and have fun on the water without
worrying about the elements. For 2014, our sponsorships align with our
commitment to that greater paddling community.”
Bomber Gear’s 2014
Sponsorships:
Events
Banff Mountain Film Festival – South East
(March and April 2014) – Celebrating mountain culture, the Banff Mountain Film
Festival showcases some of the best adventure films from around the globe. Bomber
Gear will be sponsoring the event in Columbia and Greenville,S.C., March 19-22
and Savannah and Athens, Ga., April 1-4.
GoPro Mountain Games (June 5-8, 2014). The
GoPro Mountain Games, held in Vail, Colo., are the nation’s largest celebration
of the outdoor lifestyle, including adventure sports, art, and mountain
culture. Professional and amateur athletes from around the world will be
competing in a variety paddling events such as the full-contact, 8 Ball Kayak
Sprint, Steep Creek Championship, SUP SurfCross, SUP Surf Sprint and the
Freestyle Kayak Competition.
NorthFork Championships (June 12-14, 2014). The North Fork
Championships, held on the North Fork of the Payette River in Idaho, consists
of three races designed to expose the talent of the best kayakers in the world
on an amazing stretch of whitewater. Former top racers vote in applicants to
ensure that only the best and most able kayakers will compete in these
challenging courses.
King of New York (July –
October, 2014) – The King of New York race series is a collection of New York
State's most exciting grassroots down-river events. The point-based series
builds on the tradition of pick-up racing at whitewater festivals across New
York State. Points will be awarded for finishes at community-organized races on
the Black, Beaver, Raquette, and Moose rivers. The winner will be crowned King
of New York at the Moose River Festival and will win a Bomber Gear K-Bomb
Octopod Spray Skirt and a Dagger Green Boat.
New HavenRace (April 12, 2014). Hosted by the Vermont Paddler’s Club and the UVM
Kayak Club, the New Haven Race in Bristol, Vermont is held on a section of the
New Haven River called The Ledges.
The winner of the race will take home a Bomber Gear Bomb Dry Top.
Organizations
American Whitewater
– American’s
Whitewater’s efforts protect and preserve rivers across the United
States for .
Bomber Gear is donating products to
American Whitewater fundraisers including Deerfield Fest, Feather Fest,
and Gauley Fest to support the organization’s river conservation and
access works.
First Descents –
Founded by professional kayaker Brad Ludden, First Descents offers young adult
cancer fighters and survivors a free outdoor adventure experience designed to
empower them to climb, paddle and surf beyond their diagnosis, defy their
cancer, reclaim their lives and connect with others doing the same.
Red LadyRafting – The U.S. Women’s National Champion Rafting Team, Red Lady
Rafting, will be wearing Bomber Gear this year as they compete to represent the
U.S. Events include Nationals (May 2-3), Mother’s Day Rio Grande Race near
Taos, N.M, (May 10), the Golden Games (May 17-18) and the CKS Paddlefest (May
23-24).
Active Nature Adventures –
Professional kayaker and Team Bomber Gear athlete Jason Beakes and fitness guru
Kathy Summers have teamed up to create Active Nature Adventures which
specializes in integrated fitness training through kayaking and stand up paddle
boarding on the Potomac River and surrounding National Parks. Active Nature
seeks to provide adventurous and life-affirming outdoor experiences to
challenge participants physically and emotionally. Bomber Gear supports this
type of on-water wellness movement and is sponsoring the organization with dry
tops and sprayskirts for participants to use.
Video Projects
7 FingerMedia – Team Dagger Athlete, Gareth Tate will be filming a multi sport
series that will incorporate several adventure sports in addition to kayaking.
Bomber Gear products will be used in production, keeping the team dry and warm
while filming in cold places.
About
Bomber Gear
Bomber
Gear was founded in Durango, Colo. in 1992, by expert kayaker Rick Franken.
Franken bought his first sewing machine because he and a small group of
adventure-seeking friends needed better gear. Better gear that let them push
the limits and perform at their best while staying warm, dry and comfortable.
The goal was to design and manufacture task-specific paddling gear that worked
for everyone. Today, Bomber Gear is a premium, authentic paddlesports brand
that continues to specialize in the design of performance whitewater skirts and
technical paddlesports apparel.
Visit Bomber Gear online at www.bombergear.com.
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