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Gator Guards' debut at Paddlesports Retailer ends with a splash. Gator Patch, the innovative DIY repair patch designed for kayaks, canoes and SUP's - was awarded the "Best Paddling Accessory" at the 2018 PSR New Product Showcase in Oklahoma City. The first time exhibiting proved fruitful for Gator Patch, displaying the many uses for protection and repair that benefit both the DIY customer and rental fleet operations to reduce the wear and tear on your boat - or simply have on hand for emergency repairs. The Patch can be used to repair a variety of plastics, resins, and metals.  Royalex,...

KeelShield® Named the Official Keel Protector of the MLF Bass Pro Tour Farmington, IL (Jan 28, 2019) - Gator Guards, the leading global innovator of boat protection products, announced today that the brand has signed on as a sponsor and the official keel protector of the new Major League Fishing (MLF) Bass Pro Tour. The partnership is especially fitting because it brings together a long trusted supplier of Bass Pro Shops and the White River Marine Group (Nitro & Triton Boats) with the new beacon in the sport of professional bass fishing. Sharing a common goal to see the boating...

Dedication and Commitment Lead to first IBI Export Excellence Award FARMINGTON, IL - Gator Guards® was recently awarded the inaugural International Boat Industry “Export Excellence Award” at the 2018 IBEX Show in Tampa, FL. An American family manufacturer of marine protection accessories with exemplary growth in international markets showed the judges that international trade is alive and well for small businesses who are up to the challenge. Matched against giants of the boating industry such as Mercury Marine, Correct Craft, and Dometic – all well deserving of the award – Ed Slack, IBI Editor, was impressed with the results.  “The...