The Association of International Paddle Sport Federations, first conceived in 1999 and eventually established in 2009, exists to encourage and facilitate co-operation and communication of issues of mutual interest among international organizations which govern competitive sports involving watercraft propelled using a paddle, of either a single blade or double blade design.
The organization is not to be confused with the International Canoe Federation, which is the international federation that coordinates and regulates international competition in paddlesport.
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Association of International Paddle Sport Federations Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA