Trevor & Paul GG 08
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Newsletter

 October '08



Wishing you good luck in Nova Scotia, Trevor

In This Issue
New Products
New Course - Testing the Waters
Learn to Brace - Gray Zone Course
Let No Kids Be Left Indoors
Around the Island in 18 Days
Gear Grab Draw
Winners


Congratulations to:
Scott Fox, Che Davison
and Thalia Corlhia
 
party favorsWinners of the great
Gear Grab prizes.
Coming Events

Around the world by human power
Ocean River Sports
Oct 8 & 9

Bike to Work Day
Oct 8

Icebreaker Evening
Special Deals @
Ocean River Sports
Oct 22
Pool
Drop-Ins
Practice your paddling skills in the warmth of Crystal Pool!

Oct 18, 25
     Nov 8, 15, 22, 29

  6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
(3 hours)

Cost: $12.50 

Kayak Rental
:
$20
 (includes delivery)


More info here


Thank You
Derek


We were blessed to have Derek Hutchinson, the famous author, kayak designer and kayak instructor visiting us in the last week of September.

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Many of our customers got to meet Derek and get some instruction from him. Others, got to hear his wonderful story telling with his "North Sea Crossing Tale."

It is always a pleasure having Derek come to Ocean River. 

Upcoming Kayak Courses

Rolling Part 2

Nov 8


Gary Doran Rolling


Introductory Rescues
Nov 8 & 29

Our classes fill quickly...

Register early
to avoid
disappointment!

Vancouver Island Circumnavigation

Pink Ribbonto Honor
 Dorothy MacGregor

Dan Henderson is a world leader in writing, research and understanding of kayak forward stroke efficiency.

He has dedicated this trip to the memory of his mother and partnered with the Fred Hutchison Cancer Research Center, a world leader in cancer research, to raise money for breast cancer research.

Dan Henderson

Dan Henderson center

Dan stopped by Ocean River on Sept 28th on his way up the Straights of Georgia. He is paddling a Current Designs Nomad, (Expedition) kayak.

Click here to track Dan's progress and learn more.

Smiley Fun Links
Stair Kayaking

Oceans 8

Gear Grab '08

A word from Brian...

Welcome to another exciting month at Ocean River. I have enjoyed being very involved in the day to day operations of the store this summer.  Working the floor is always fun for me.  It continues to amaze me what great customers we have. My business degree - a MBWA (management by walking around) - helps to keep it all that much more interesting.    

Brian GG08We strive to excel in customer service and this year, although it is impossible to be 100% all of the time, my great staff have been amazing with their loyalty and attention to customer's needs.   Thank you, all of you, our customers for a great summer season.

"Getting Out There" as it gets a bit cooler and wetter is more challenging, but the rewards are great - wonderful bird life at this time of year and no crowds.  Come on in and see us if you want some great gear or clothing to keep you comfortable in the woods or on the water.

Check out the rest of the newsletter for new products, and events at Ocean River and in the great outdoors. 

Cheers,

Brian
New Products

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  Burgundy BlundstoneLowrider Blundstone

No laces, comfort and durability!


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New Course
"Testing the Waters"

This fun short course will teach you the very basics of sea kayaking and will help you decide if kayaking is the sport for you..

JamesonIf you already own a recreational kayak and wish to receive some basic instruction, this is the course for you!


November 1st, 1:30 - 4:30 pm
Ocean River Dock


Click here for more info

Learn to Brace Yourself...
in the Gray Zone Course

BracingThis course is designed to give you confidence and competence in the gray zone-the area between being right-side up and upside- down!

In the warmth of Crystal Pool, you will practice techniques to get your kayak on edge and gain comfort and confidence in this position, applying these skills to increase your maneuverability and balance.

Nov 22 6:30pm - 9:30pm


Click here for more details

Leave No Child
 Indoors

Ocean River is pleased to announce a formal partnership with The Boys and Girls Club in order to support their efforts to "get kids into the outdoors".


Our winter speaker series will raise funds for this great cause. 
With childhood obesity at an all time high and so many indoor activities available to kids, they are not as likely to be active and get into the outdoors.

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Children who are exposed to the outdoors, are more creative, more confident and more likely to be problem solvers than those who do not venture into the outdoors.  Kids who get into the outdoors will also be more aware of environmental issues and likely to become stewards of our environment. 

We will be supporting a number of initiatives to get kids outdoors.  If you are in need, please feel free to contact us for information on how to "get out there".

Around the Island
 in 18 Days


Sean Morley, well known kayak racer and holder of a 2004 circumnavigation of the UK including Ireland in 184 days as well as many other amazing kayaking feats, is circumnavigating Vancouver Island. His goal is to complete the journey in a counter clockwise direction in 18 days.


Sean MorleySean started at Port Hardy, on Sept 24th, in order to take on the rugged west coast first in the hope that he would have the wind and waves behind him. It's has been a tough stretch for him so far - seas have been rough and some storms have come in since he started the trip. 

On Sunday evening, Oct. 5th, Sean passed Victoria and started up the inside Georgia Straights.  He is about half way around the Island now, so we wish him good luck with the seas and wind.  Sean is paddling Valley Kayak's Nordkapp LV.

Check him out at: www.expeditionkayak.com