What is the $ dollar value of Paddlesports to the Michigan economy versus the fishing industry ?
http://www.outdoorindustry.org/images/researchfiles/2009%20Paddlesports%20Report.FINAL.pdf
Canoes and Kayaks dominate boating throughout the USA
http://www.examiner.com/kayaking-in-detroit/canoes-and-kayaks-dominate-boating
Out of all the possible boat types available to the public at large
(16 years or older) over 20 % of them choose to use a kayak or canoe.
Paddlesports provides revenue to the economy via purchases in local communities for lodging, restaurants, supplies, gasoline, shopping, etc.
http://www.outdoorindustry.org/images/researchfiles/2009%20Paddlesports%20Report.FINAL.pdf
Canoes and Kayaks dominate boating throughout the USA
http://www.examiner.com/kayaking-in-detroit/canoes-and-kayaks-dominate-boating
Out of all the possible boat types available to the public at large
(16 years or older) over 20 % of them choose to use a kayak or canoe.
Paddlesports provides revenue to the economy via purchases in local communities for lodging, restaurants, supplies, gasoline, shopping, etc.
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