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"In the spring I have counted one hundred and thirty-six
different kinds of weather inside of four and twenty hours."
Mark Twain
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Mon-Sat 9:30-6:00
Sun10:00-5:00
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March was a month of learning for
me. I completed my Wilderness First Aid course, which leads me back into
more kayak guiding this upcoming season. I suggest that if anyone wants to keep active
and learn at the same time, take a course or do a tour that will take you
forward and keep you engaged. You may
even get to go with me!
I also took the Ocean River Digital Outdoor
Photography Level 1 Course which was amazing. It took away all of these
questions of the digital world, and I'm now more comfortable with getting back
into photography. This is a new venture for ORS, as we are always looking
for more ways to get you out there. There's also nothing better than having
pictures from your trips that you can hang on wall with pride. We are looking to do more of this course, as
well as a level 2, so please let us know if you are interested in either of
those.
We at ORS are ever changing with new things
in the store and new programs at our Adventure Centre, so come on in and
see all the changes that are going on. Spring is here and it is
exciting. By making the effort to get out there, we all stay
more healthy and active.
Cheers,
Brian
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 NRS Mission Drysuit
A Peter Carson Staff Pick!
ORS's newest member of our drysuit family. This soft and supple suit uses eVent fabric to keep you bone dry, yet as breathable as you possibly can. It's as comfortable as your favorite sweats, only way drier! More info...
$899.95
Packs for Everyone Ocean River now has a wide range of backpacks to suit anyone's needs whether you're a commuter, weekend warrior or a trail blazer!    
Kids Clothing and FootwearWith the extended Ocean River family just grown by one, we have kids on the brain. As our buyers family grows so does the range of children's clothing and footwear in our store. Come down and check everything we have from Patagonia, Sierra Designs, Keen, Chacoand of course Icebreaker(get 'em addicted early). |
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 Save Victoria's Harbour - the Mega Marina can't be allowed to go though.
Please make an effort to get down to the harbour to attend the rally on April 17th in opposition to the proposed marina. Every voice is important!
Kayaks Rentals are $20 for rally participants from Ocean River Sports. Come early!
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Environmental News
 ORS goes green(er)
Many
of you know ORS's colours as yellow and blue but how many of you knew our true colour was
green? Sure we love blue water, but, we love our green spaces too. We want to do our part to help keep Victoria and Vancouver Island
a beautiful place to live and visit. Some of you already know ORS promotes the three R's but, we want you to know we have
taken it to the next level. In order to ensure all of or waste is taken
care of in the most environmentally friendly way; we've teamed up with reFUSE Resource Recovery. ORS now has multiple types of
plastic and paper recycling, full compost and the ability to track how much
weight we've diverted from the landfill! Recycling, just another way ORS
is keeping things green.Have some green ideas? ORS would love to hear
how you are keeping things green, share your ideas and tips with us, perhaps
you will see your idea(s) on our blog or in one of our upcoming issues.
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March Winners
TLC's EcoNight
& Clipper Canoe Winner
 Warmest congratulations go out to
the staff and volunteers of The Land Conservancy of BC on the
success of the second annual Victoria Salmon Kings Eco Nightheld March 13, 2010. TLC
and the Salmon Kings hockey team partnered up to celebrate a night promoting
ecological awareness. Ocean River Sports is proud to have been
involved, as a part of our commitment to
the community and to the environment we gave away a Scout,
Clipper Canoe at the game and we are thrilled to announce Brenan Grove of Red
Deer, Alberta and his father; Gord Grove - Spirit Creek Golf & Country Club were
the lucky winners of the draw. TLC compiled a great video of the evening and
you can find it here. The next time you find yourself "Getting Out There" in Red Deer Alberta, be sure to visit Spirit Creek Golf
& Country Club and congratulate Brenan and Gord in person.
WildPlay Winners
In the last edition of the newsletter, ORS ran a
reciprocal contest with WildPlay Element Parks. We encouraged you - our
readers
- to be one of five to be the first to respond with the correct answer
"4" to
the question "How many sections are in the Victoria Monkido course?"
We were
not surprised when a good number or you emailed us for a chance to win
passes to
the park. Congratulations go out to:  Wendy
Ward
Elizabeth Brennan (pictured
here with her daughters Kate Worthy & Maddy Trimmer)
Gear Up AC Winners
The Adventure Centre saw a lot of
smiling faces this Gear Up and a good number of you entered into a draw to win
prizes that will assist in "Getting You Out There". ORS and the Adventure
Centre staff would like to wish many happy experiences to the following
people: Vic Turkington,
winner of the Grand Prize; 2 hours of personal coaching valued at $100
Leslie Berkes, won
2nd prize; a $50 Adventure Centre Gift
Certificate
Rick Bissenden is
the winner of the 3rd prize; a $25 Adventure Centre Gift
Certificate
Vic, Leslie and Rick, we at ORS look
forward to seeing you at the Adventure Centre and to assisting in "Getting You
Out There". Congratulations! |
Culinary Arts & Outdoor Food Safety
Saturday, May 15th, 9:30 am -
3:30 pm, $95
Create
an outdoor sensual, culinary masterpiece! This course is all about cooking
skills for the traveler - on land or on the water. This course is a hands-on,
help you do it right learning experience. Everything from purchasing food, it's
preparation and consideration for your cooking environment are included. Learn
the importance of Food Safety in the outdoor setting, the 5-P's, and cooking on
both an open fire and camp stove. Light lunch with local ingredients included. Course takes place at Taylor Beach (Metchosin). For more information or to register, please call the Crystal Pool
& Fitness Centre at 250-361-0732.
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Vancouver Outdoor Adventure Show
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Adventure Centre News
Courses, Rentals, Tours and
more...
 This last month at the ORS's AdventureCentre has seen
us establish some great connections for the coming season and we're continuing
to look toward the season with great optimism. The new tours we have this season
have been a huge hit. The pioneering Mothership Instructional Tour created a
certain buzz within the paddling community with its appeal of tour like settings
and sea kayaking instruction, aboard a unique craft with superb hospitality. We
are excited that through our partnerships we will bring together the best of
what the West Coast can offer with our expeditions to Kyuquot and Brooks. Word
also has it that the Killer Whales are back in the North Island for yet another awesome ecological
experience! With ORS's relationships in the Johnstone Straight and Gods Pocket,
bringing offerings such as this are made easier for you. Watch this space for
how we are going to make the glory of the Gulf Islands enlightening and exciting for any
paddler! We have seen an increase in registrants for getting into
kayaking with our IKC program and certainly the seasonal interest in people
renewing skills for the coming summer. Believe it, the summer is coming and the
water is calling! We live this life of Island
splendour and it's ours to explore. ORS can help you prepare for the season and
'Get You Out There', we look forward to hearing from you to discuss your
training needs. |
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