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Photo Contest
Our annual photo contest is in full swing!
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You: Send us pictures of the Great Outdoors, with friends, family and kayaks get bonus points
Deadline: September 30, 2012
Us: Pick the top 10 photos and then let customers vote for the #1
Winner receives a $250 gift card and a year's worth of bragging rights!
Check out our website for past entries, winners and how to submit!
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Peter's Tips
Check out our brand new feature on helpful tips and advice from how to maintenance your kayak, to how to properly pack your bag for a trip.
Click here for this month's article on preparing your kayak for paddling season!
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Outfitter of the Month
Kalen
 Having only lived on Vancouver Island a short time this self observed kayaking nut just can't seem to get enough of the ocean! Not only can you find Kalen working in the retail store but also on the water guiding any one of our water tours! |
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Kayak Destination
Broken Group Islands
Part of Vancouver Island's west coastline, the Broken Group Islands are a rugged marine playground protected by the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, and virtually untouched by human development.
Click here for
the full details on making the Broken Group Islands your destination this season!
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Twitter Deal of the Day
In case you missed it...
Alberni Outpost's blow-your-mind deal of the day.
Here are some of the deals you could have snagged last week:
40% off Sunday Afternoon Hats
30% off Teva Flipflops
30% off Gerber Knives
20% off Vibram Five Finger Footwear
Necky Manitou Sport only $599 reg. $787
25% off Nikwax
These deals are over, but don't worry! Just follow us on twitter to watch for more great bargins!
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Don't have Twitter but still want to partake in these incredible deals.
Click here to receive daily Twitter deals by email!
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Across the Island to Serve You Better
5161 River Road Port Alberni, BC
1-800-325-3921
108-109 Trans Canada Hwy. Duncan, BC
250-597-2727
3-1661 Cliffe Ave. Courtenay, BC
250-871-0264
8-3200 North Island Hwy. Nanaimo, BC
1-866-760-0011
Visit Our Website
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How to Pack your backpack!
So you've got the gear. You've bought the tent and a neat little stove. You're ready for that grand adventure off the beaten track but one last question nags: how do go get it all in the bag? More importantly, how do you pack the weight in a way that won't cost a trip to your chiropractor? Don't worry, the answer isn't hard.
Click here for the complete low down on how to pack your bag for the adventure you've been waiting for.
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Demo Days
June 2nd, 3rd & 4th!
Dozens of kayaks, canoes, SUP boards will be available for testing at our annual Demo Days!
Bring the whole family down to the water for an afternoon of fun complete with workshops on kayaking and SUP boarding!
Courtenay Demo Days
Comox Lake
June 2nd 10am-4pm
Nanaimo Demo Days
Long Lake
June 3rd 10am-4pm
Duncan Demo Days
Maple Bay Beach
June 4th 6pm-9pm
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Duncan's Grand Opening
Join us May 12th & 13th 9:30am-6:00pm for the grand opening of our Duncan store! Complete with hot dogs and cake by donation! Celebrate with us by receiving special pricing on kayaks and door prizes!
See you at 108-109 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan!
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The On-Going Saga of a Novice Kayak Fisherman and Confessed Fishing Nut
A sacrifice.
I need to make a sacrifice. I'm sure of it.
But to whom? ...Or what? (...should that be whatm?)
Last year I did everything I could to catch a salmon from my Ocean Kayak Trident 13 sit-on-top fishing kayak, but nothing worked. Sure, I got lots of grilse, but nothing of legal size. Nothing. Not one single keeper salmon all summer. ...And me, "one of the world's greatest fishermen", too.
To read the rest of Ian R. Johnstone's Under the Eagle's Nest click here!
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Kayak Fishing Derby
Come be part of the 2nd Annual Kayak Fishing Derby!
Happening September 1st & 2nd, 2012
6am-4pm at Maffeo Sutton Park, Nanaimo, BC
Entry fee: only $35 and includes a salmon BBQ by NALT!
Tickets can be purchased at all Alberni Outpost locations!
Grand Prize: 'Torque' by Ocean Kayak!
All proceeds go to Nanaimo River Fish Hatchery!
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See you soon.
Sincerely,
Your friends at Alberni Outpost |
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