INCREASING ACCESS TO PADDLESPORTS SINCE 2020

Diversify Whitewater

Mission & Support

Diversify Whitewater is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works to promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in paddlesports by removing the barriers that may exist for Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and allies in kayaking, canoeing, rafting, and stand-up paddleboarding.

Our Impact

Since 2020, Diversify Whitewater (DW) has provided paddlesports learning opportunities to 800+ BIPOC & allies with the help of 200+ volunteers.

DW increases representation in the paddling community by centering BIPOC paddlers on our social media, within our donors’ and sponsors’ websites, and by providing mentorship to new BIPOC & ally paddlers.

DW teaches and inspires new BIPOC boaters, lifts BIPOC voices in the industry and media, and increases awareness of DEI within the paddling community.

Support Us

EVENTS

2024 Event hosting application is live

Join us for exciting, no-cost paddling opportunities across the United States. If you are interested in hosting an event with us in 2024, please complete the application here by Friday, February 16, 2024.

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