Universal Sports to Air Facing Waves Television Series

Heliconia, producers of Facing Waves–North America’s only paddlesport television series–is excited to announce a new broadcast agreement with Universal Sports.

Heliconia, a leader in outdoors TV and WebTV production and distribution, is excited to announce that Season 2 of Facing Waves will now be available in the United States on Universal Sports between April and December 2014. Facing Waves will also continue to be broadcast into 8 million US homes through Outside Television.

Facing Waves is the first and only paddlesports TV series of its kind. Each 30-minute episode showcases the world’s top stand up paddling, sea kayaking, whitewater paddling, canoeing, and/or rafting destinations.

“The paddlesports industry has been long overdue for a dedicated TV series,” says Heliconia President and Facing Waves guest host, Ken Whiting. “We’re extremely excited to be working with both Outside Television and Universal Sports to bring Facing Waves to viewers around the country.” 

Watch the Facing Waves trailer and learn more about the series at: www.facingwaves.com or watch a segment at: http://youtu.be/d2LBg_JV7aM.

Facing Waves is a TV series that showcases top paddling destinations and athletes. To showcase your top paddling destination or brand as a Facing Waves episode sponsor, contact Brendan at 613.582.7154 or brendan@helipress.com.

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About Facing Waves: The Facing Waves television series is entering its 3rd season of filming. Broadcast on both Outside Television and Universal Sports, Facing Waves reaches one of the most sought after demographics in the adventure travel world: active, affluent, and educated professionals who love traveling and the outdoors. To showcase your top paddling destination or brand as a Facing Waves episode sponsor, contact Brendan at 613.582.7154 or brendan@helipress.com.

About Heliconia: Since World Champion kayaker Ken Whiting founded the company in 1998, Heliconia has been a leader in outdoors media production. Heliconia produces 5 outdoor television series that air on NBC Sports, Universal Sports, Outside Television, and The World Fishing Network. See all of Heliconia’s work at www.helipress.com, or follow along on Facebook at www.facebook.com/helipress.

For more information call Brendan Mark at 613 582 7154 or brendan@helipress.com.