In Store Events
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All events commence at 7pm
Thurs April 16
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Pool Dates
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Practice your kayaking skills independantly,
in the warmth of
Crystal Pool.
6:30 - 9:30 pm
(3 hours)
Cost: $15
Kayak Rental: $25
(includes delivery)
Saturdays
Mar 7, 21, 28,
Apr 4, 18, 25
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Phone us to
reserve a spot
250-381-4233
Pool Info
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Boat
Storage
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Right on the
water's edge!
Imagine being able to take your boat out for a spin anytime you want right off our dock.
We have expanded our boat storage area and offer reasonable rates. Spaces are limited though.
Contact us
for more details
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Kayak Museum
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One of our museum exhibits is an Eskie...
Did you know?
The Eskie was the first sea kayak on the coast to be used by a commercial tour operator.
Click here
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Dragon Boater's
Night at ORS
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Dragon Boaters', who are presently on a team, are invited to Ocean River Sports on March 30th - starting at 7pm for a special open house with special deals, food and beverages.
Eve is an Island Breast Stroker who attended an open house with Ocean River two years ago.
A special financial presentation will be made, to the Island Breast Strokers, from Aqualung Canada for breast cancer research.
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Take
a Kayak
Tour with Brian Henry
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7-Day Custom Ocean River Sports Kayak Tour in Kyuquot
July 2 to 8 Join this special Ocean River Sports kayaking adventure for some of the best kayaking that Vancouver Island offers! Click here for more info
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Optomism is everything
- getting ahead-
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Henry Ford once said, "Whether you think you can, or think you can't, you are right!"
What you believe to be the future of your business will be the future of your business. Buy Local
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 Fun Links |
Cowboy Shuffle T Rescue
Facing the Wind
The Argentina Sea Kayak Expedition
World Water Day
Shared Waters -
Shared Opportunities
Mar 22
Earth Hour 2009
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A Word from Brian
Spring is here, and tons of boats are coming into our warehouse so we will be ready for the Big Gear Up Sale on the 21st and 22nd. There will be some amazing deals to be had. Looking forward to seeing you there.
To prime everyone for Gear Up, the Reel Paddling Film festival is now being reviewed by our film critics (our staff) and we will have a good selection of the best of the festival to share with everyone on March 11&12.
As we prepare for our season, we could not be in better shape with new lines, great products coming in, good deals and a wonderful lineup for staff again this year.
Gary at the Adventure Centre has new models of boats in the fleet and people seemed a bit pent up and wanting to get out there.
Lastly, I wish to thank everyone who has contributed to bringing focus on the proposed marina project, thank you. The Paddler's Rally, that will happen on March 7th, should be huge. Check out the details in this newsletter and come and join us.
Happy Paddling,
Brian |
Reel Paddling Film Festival
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March 11 & 127:00 pm at Ocean River
Featuring the films Digging Water, Return from Nepal, This is the SEA4, Pulse and others on this special two nights of films.
There will be a different selection of films shown each night !
Tickets Available Now!$12. advance $15. at the door
Profits from the festival will be donated to Boys and Girls Club in order to help youth "get out there"
Check out the festival trailer |
Assistant Overnight Guide Course
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This fun and challenging program teaches you the skills and theory
necessary to start assisting on overnight tours and to start leading
day-long (or shorter) kayaking tours.
May 2-10
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Introducing Tahe Kayaks
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 These exciting new boats in, North America, are already one of the most popular boats in Scandinavia.
Check out the sexy Greenland - we have one of their special edition models coming - it is stunning. These boats will arrive in June. Watch for them. We have demo boats available now! |
Valley Kayaks
Delivered in March
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We expect our shipment of Valley Kayaks within 3 weeks - they might not last long so keep your eyes out for them.
We will have a good variety of Valley kayaks to suit a variety of sizes and skill levels
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Proposed Mega Yacht Marina
Update - Paddlers Rally Mar 7th
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Do not miss the Paddler's Rally to show our right to navigable waters.  March 7th at 3pm
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Calling for Used Fleece &
Outdoor Jackets/Coats
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Do you have any items of used outdoor clothing that you would like to donate to people in need?
In March, 29 teens from Stelly's Secondary School will be traveling to the impoverished high Andes Communities surrounding Urubamba Peru, to build their 4th school.
"The people in these  communities are very poor, and are often chilled in rainy weather. Donations of used fleece and goretex are very much appreciated. We will take your donations right to those in need." says Tim Storm, Teacher of the Stelly's School Global Perspectives Program.
Global Perspectives has been running at Stelly's School for 10 years, and students have also built a hospital wing in Belize, Family Shelter in Cuba, and refurbished an orphanage in Haiti.
Your donations can be brought directly to the front office at Stelly's Secondary School (across from the Saanich Fair), or to Ocean River Sports.
Thank you for your help.
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Meet Kerry
A New Staff Member at Ocean River
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Kerry Webb, has been in the kayak industry for about five years. Her experience is in management, instruction and sales.
Kerry has a diploma in Tourism and Hospitality and she's a Paddle Canada Level Two paddler and a Level One instructor. She'll be joining our retail sales team. We feel that her enthusiasm for the outdoors will compliment our desire to Get You Out There.
We are excited to have her join Ocean River!
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