SoCal Fishing Kayak Manufacturer Announces Father’s Day Photo Contest

Dubbed #mkcooldad, fishing kayak company Malibu Kayaks announces a photo contest just in time for Father’s Day. Kayaking dads can submit their photos on Instagram and Facebook with the hashtag #mkcooldad for a chance to win an accessories package.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Paramount, CA – Southern California fishing kayak manufacturer Malibu Kayaks is celebrating fathers worldwide with the announcement of their 2013 Father’s Day photo contest. Running now through Tuesday June 18, dads have a chance to submit their best kayaking, fishing, and family outing photos through the Malibu Kayaks Facebook and Instagram social media pages. The kayak company is providing a grand prize and runner-up prize, including seats, paddles, dry bags, and a Malibu Kayaks baseball cap.

“Dads are quite obviously a very large part of our core audience,” said a representative of Malibu Kayaks. “Our customers love snapping photos when they are out on the water, and we want to show our appreciation for all the dads out there and all the photos we receive. What better way than a photo contest?”

To enter the contest, a contestant would take a photo of himself, or of a father or grandfather they are representing. Alternatively, contestants are able to submit a photo of their whole family or of their children kayaking. Contestants would then upload their photo to the Malibu Kayaks Facebook and Instagram pages with the hashtag #mkcooldad. Once upload is complete, the contestant is entered and a judging team from Malibu Kayaks will select five finalists for a random drawing.

2013 marks the first year Malibu Kayaks has ran a Father’s Day photo contest for its customer base. Before this, the company ran two contests in 2012 announcing the launch of their newest kayak lines, the eXpress, a surf ski/fishing kayak hybrid that replaced Malibu Kayaks’ 4.4 model, and the Ranger-15 series, a canoe/kayak hybrid. The company also ran an Amazon sweepstakes in 2011, offering a Mini-X, their mini recreational and fishing kayak platform, as the grand prize.

“We believe this is the start of a tradition,” said the Malibu Kayaks representative. “We hope to offer a Father’s Day contest every year, possibly with bigger and better prize packages. This is merely the tip of the iceberg for Father’s Day promotion.”

For official details on the Father’s Day photo contest, read the official rules at www.malibukayaks.com/blog/2013-fathers-day-sweepstakes. Malibu Kayaks are available through various dealers nationally and worldwide.

About Malibu Kayaks:

Malibu Kayaks is a manufacturer of sit-on-top kayaks, sit-inside kayaks, and kayak accessories headquartered in Paramount, CA. Founded in 1999, Malibu Kayaks began with the creation of their Pro 2 Tandem two-seat kayak moving on to their best-selling fishing kayaks, including the Stealth series, the X-Factor, and its little brother the Mini-X. The company also makes kayaks specific for recreational paddlers, professional paddlers, and water fitness enthusiasts.

Media Contact:

Public Relations Department
Malibu Kayaks
562-630-6282
http://www.malibukayaks.com

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