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Congraultions to all althletes who participated in the 2010 Winter Olympic Games
Ocean River Sports
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Store Hours: Mon-Sat 9:30-6:00 Sun 10:00-5:00
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Isn't it funny how
we need to work hard to stay healthy and, to get out there. It does not happen
without effort, thought and some planning. This next week I will be out of the
store taking a week-long Wilderness First Aid course. After all these years of
paddling I will be able to get a certification as an overnight guide! I'm
excited to slip out of old school and into the new by being more involved in
ORS's Adventure Centre.
I challenge you to
take on new things - if you are a paddler, I encourage you to take a more
advanced course or go on a tour. If you always wanted to kayak, canoe or Stand
Up Paddle sign up for one of our programs and get out there. Also, do not miss
our Gear Up this year; it will be bigger and better then
ever.
Our web site has
been undergoing some changes and is really amazing; our new online store offers
a ton of stuff to "Get You Out There" and, great information on all of our
offerings. I encourage you to check it out, visit oceanriver.com.
ORS has a new online introductory video too, clicking on my picture to watch.
Cheers and be
happy, getting out there,
Brian Henry
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10% Off |
"Gear Up" & Save Get your gear and also save 10% on all ORS Adventure Centre Paddling Courses on Gear Up weekend.
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Offer Valid: March 20-21, 2010. No purchase necessary. Coupon may only be used with Ocean River paddling courses, not Paddle Canada Courses. Cannot be used with any other offer. Coupon must be present to redeem.
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Save Victoria's Harbour
It has been one year since
Paddlers rallied together to appose the proposed Mega Yacht Marina in Victoria, BC's inner
harbour.
Despite the developer not
having the necessary approval from government and the ongoing opposition from
local paddlers and the community at large, the promoter and the Alberta based developer
are moving ahead. Read More...
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Victoria Salmon Kings Eco Night
TLC, the Salmon Kings and ORS Promote Ecological Awareness
Ocean River Sports is proud to
participate in the second annual Victoria Salmon Kings Eco Night March 13,
2010. For the second year in a row, TLC and the Salmon Kings hockey team are
partnered up to celebrate a night promoting ecological awareness. TLC and ORS will also be giving away a Clipper Canoe on this night. Read More...
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WildPlay Element Parks
Ocean River Sports Monkeys around with WildPlay
WildPlay Element Parks provide
amazing outdoor adventure experiences for everyone - from young kids to active
grandparents. Located in West
Shore Victoria,
WildPlay's newest park is adjacent to the Juan De Fuca Recreation Center. Climb,
swing and zip your way through the forest on Monkido Aerial Adventure Courses.
Beyond extreme fun and exhilaration, these activities will challenge your body
and mind. In Whistler, Zoom your way over the valleys at speeds of up to
100km/hour. Or, experience their Nanaimo Park,
where you can Bungy Jump, King Swing and Canyon Zip over the Nanaimo River.
Ocean River Sports is giving away
five WildPlay Prize packages; each consisting of two Full Course Monkido passes
and T-Shirts from WildPlay West
Shore Victoria. To win,
simply be the one of the first five people to email us at [email protected] with the correct answer to the
following question: -
How many levels/sections are in the
WildPlay WestShore Monkido Full Course?
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Kids Can Kayak
VYPC
Victoria Youth Paddling Club
March 20, 2010
4-6pm Crystal
Pool
Ride the wave and learn to paddle
kayaks in the warm waters of Crystal Pool. No previous experience is required.
Course includes equipment and certified instructors from Victoria Youth Paddling
Club. Ages 9-13. $30/person
Contact Crystal Pool & Fitness
Centre at 250-361-0732
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Some "Sports"
Don't Deserve a Trophy
Help
make a difference
The Faltering Light visual petition is a high quality book containing an open
letter to the BC government requesting that trophy hunting of bears is stopped,
essays from leading environmentalists, sepia-toned bear photographs and YOUR
SIGNATURES calling for an end to the trophy hunt. The book will be delivered to
Premier Gordon Campbell & Environment Minister Barry Penner before the
trophy hunt resumes in April.
Sign the "Faltering Light" visual petition
Learn more about how you can help end the bear hunt
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Upcoming Events Reel Paddling Film Festival Ocean River Sports March 10 & 11
Gear Up March 20 & 21
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Adventure Centre News
Courses, Rentals, Tours and
more...
The Adventure Centre is evolving!
Evolving in such a way to makes us better positioned to provide you with what
you need to "Get You Out There". We are excited to see what 2010 and the future
has in store. The time has come to broaden our thinking on what is possible to
provide you, ORS's outdoor enthusiasts. Watch the Adventure Centre News for future updates
on program offerings as they become available. Think potential, think global,
think ORS! ORS welcomes Mark Blackman as AC Manager! Mark will be a driving force in ORS moving forward with programs to
enhance our existing array of courses and tours. We are pleased to announce Gary
Doran is now focusing his attention on programming for the AC and has taken on
the role of Head Instructor. In this new position, Gary focuses his incredible
ability to deliver sound instruction of courses; such as Digital Photography; IKC Introductory Kayaking;
and Maneuvering & Agility. Please join ORS in congratulating both Mark and Gary and, in
wishing them well as together, they develop even more exciting programs and
courses to "Get You Out There". Further to the AC evolution ORS
has teamed up with some unique operators to give you some of the best paddling
experiences the West Coast can offer. We are proud to offer selected tour
dates to Kyuquot Sound and Brooks Peninsula, Johnstone Straits, Gods Pocket and,
an exclusive one off instructional tour aboard a classic Mothership as we
take on Surge Narrows and Okisollo Rapids. Book a West Coast Adventure Tour to
Kyuquot Sound and Brooks Peninsula before March 15th and
receive 5% off the tour price. Watch for tours to become available to book
online soon!
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