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Season 9 of Facing Waves Set to Hit US Airwaves, July 2nd

brendan.mark | June 21, 2022

Heliconia, the production team behind the award-winning television series Facing Waves, is excited to announce that the new season of the hit show is set to premiere on Bally Sports this July.

Facing Waves is an exciting and inspiring TV series that follows world champion whitewater paddler, and globally respected paddling instructor, Ken Whiting, as he discovers the cultures, landscapes, and adventures of the world’s most amazing adventure travel destinations. In Season 9, Ken hits the road and travels to the Southern US, exploring the waterways of St. Louis, Missouri, Guntersville, Alabama, and North Carolina.

Facing Waves, North America’s first and only paddlesport TV series, is broadcast through Outside TV, Bally Sports, and Nautical Channel to over 140 million households across 40+ countries. Between airings,fans may access inspiring content on Ken’s Facebook page (@GoPaddle) and Instagram account (@Paddle365). Subscribers to the show’s YouTube Channel, PaddleTV, will enjoy a steady release of new content including unbiased gear reviews through Ken’s “Buyer’s Guide” and “Best in Class” review videos, paddling instruction and tips, and episodes of Paddle Tales an exciting digital series released in conjunction with Facing Waves.

Tourism destinations interested in being featured on Facing Waves are encouraged to reach out to Heliconia’s Tourism Partnership Manager, Stefanie Manton-Ward, at stefanie@helipress.com. For more information on the series, visit www.heliconia.ca.

ABOUT HELICONIA: Heliconia’s goal is simple – to get more people outside and to help them become lifetime outdoor participants. The award-wining video production company does this by showcasing outdoor adventure and adventure travel through inspiring and educational content with industry-leading influencers. Heliconia currently produces eight unique media projects, providing authentic storytelling opportunities for every adventure and every destination. These series include: Epic TrailsEpic Trails: Mountain BikingFacing WavesAdventure CitiesGreat Family AdventureChad Hoover Fishing, and Road Trip Angler. Heliconia has a proven formula that marries inspiring video production with guaranteed television and digital distribution, ensuring that your message is heard in a unique and impactful way. For more information, visit www.heliconia.ca.

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