If you're planning on taking a long trip, Dagger might be able to pick up part of the tab. The Dagger Endurance Grant entitles adventure seekers to as much as $5,000 in cash and product. As part of the program, Dagger will sponsor two separate expeditions focused on paddling and exploration from paddle-powered boats.

Mike Steck, who manages sponsorship programs at Dagger, brainstormed the idea as a way to offer support to the paddling community that exceeds industry expectations. "The grants will be awarded to modern day explorers who have a taste for adventure and a talent for organization," says Mike. "The purpose of the grant is to help people paddle in places they would otherwise only dream about."

The deadline for submissions is September 1st, 2000. Winning expeditions should be planned to take place during 2001. For further information, call Dagger at 865-882-0404, or find information on Dagger's website: www.dagger.com.