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A Word From Brian

ORS's most recent Kyuquot Bunsby tour.
Summer is here, as I found out when landing on the remote Brooks Peninsula on the n.w. coast of Vancouver island.  The sand was so hot it was impossible to stand with bare feet on the sand - that is hot.  What a wonderful tour we had. 
It is smoking busy down here at ORS, as many people are enjoying the great weather now that summer has arrived.  All of our good staff are working hard to help you with anything you might need, be it rental kayaks or buying a boat, clothing or gear to make things possible to get out there. 
 
Do not miss checking out our kayak courses and tours.  We have some of the greatest tours on the coast so if you like kayaking but wish to go further afield, we have something for you. 
 
And a final thank you to the good folks who were on my 8 day Kyuquot/Bunsby tour.
 
Brian
FREE Icebreaker Socks!
  
We love Icebreaker socks so much, that we want to share that love with everyone. For the month of July get a FREE pair of Icebreaker socks with any purchase of $150 or more of Icebreaker*

*Icebreaker offer expires on Jul 31, 2010, one per customer.
Summer Clothing Clearance Sale!

Believe or not we need to make room for fall clothing!  Our summer stock is being priced to move, which means now you can get those shorts or skirt you've being eyeing up without feeling guilty!

Up to 40% off on some of your favorite brands, including but not limited too:


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Used Kayaks, Canoes and SUP Boards on SALE NOW

We find ourselves overstocked with demo, rental and trade-in boats and boards this year so we need to sell off a few of them much ealier in the season than ever before.  If you want to get out there in your own boat or on your own board, now is the time for a great deal on an excellent craft.  Call us at 250-381-4233 or email us for more information or to arrange a demo.

Kayaks:
NEW Tahe Marine Wind 505 $1950
Tahe Marine Wind 535 $1965
Current Designs Solstice GTS Kevlar $2895
Current Designs Kestral 140 OC $880
Current Designs Libra Kevlar $3295
Current Designs Sirocco Red $1150
Current Designs Sirocco Lime $1195
Current Designs Sirocco Yellow $1195
Nimbus Telkwa, yellow fiberglass $1850 *includes two paddles, sprayskirt, paddle float, cockpit cover, deck compass and a dry bag
Kayak Sport K2 Snowgoose double training kayak $2895
Epic V10L surf ski - in great condition. $1995

Canoes:
Clipper Prospector 16' in Basalt laminate $1580
Clipper Mackenzie Square Stern Kevlar w/rowing rig$2195

Stand Up Paddle Boards:
Surftech Laird 12'1" Softop $1050
Surftech Bark 14' Exp Tuflite $1750
Naish 11'6" AST $995
Vancouver Island SUP Race Series at ORS resounding success!

Victoria SUP Race40 participants got up and stood up for the Vancouver Island Stand Up Paddling Race July 11, 2010 at ORS.  There were categories for everyone, Groms, Youth, Men's & Women's Long and Short races, Unlimited and 12' 6" class.  Many thanks to the race participants for coming out and giving it your best!   A lot of fun was had by all!

Click here to get the race results...
All Day Demo Day Success!

Ocean River Sports held an All Day Demo Day offering YOU the chance to paddle the latest and greatest in kayaks, canoes and Stand up paddle boards this past Saturday!  Many people thinking about that perfect boat, but were just not sure which one was right for them came out to play.  We enjoyed a BBQ and the weather.  If you missed the All Day Demo Day, it is not too late.  Come out every Thursday evening to try  at Ocean Rivers Sports.  Call the store for more details 250.381.4233 or toll free 1.800.909.4233.  Every Thursday Evening Demo Evenings - Just another way Ocean River Sports is getting you out there!
Southern Gulf Island Tour

Imagine the summer breeze coming off the water as you watch the sun set.... Escape to the Gulf Island National Park Reserve.  YOU deserve 3 days to recharge your batteries!  The Gulf Islands are rich in marine life and cultural history; a true paddler's delight dotted with secluded coves, beaches and rock bluffs scraped and shaped by the passage of glaciers.  More information...
 
Symphony Splash - YOU can have the best seat in the house!



The annual Victoria Symphony Splash is a spectacular event that sees Victoria's beautiful Inner Harbour transformed into an outdoor concert stage. Rent YOUR kayak for the August 1st finale of the 2nd annual "Symphony in the Summer" outdoor concert festival, and YOU can have the best seats in the house.  Read more...
2010 Canada Dry Victoria Dragon Boat Festival
August 13 - 15

3 Days of Unique Culture & Sport with Something for Everyone!  One of Victoria, British Columbia's most Spectacular Summer Festivals and the only Dragon Boat Festival in Canada to take place in a Working Harbour. Watch 90 Dragon Boat Teams from across North America race across a 500-metre water course in Victoria's Beautiful Inner Harbour.  Visit the ORS booth mention you read about us in this newsletter and get 10% off.
Alert Bay Kayak & Canoe 360 Race

The Alert Bay 360 is billed as a Kayak Eco Paddle and this annual event takes place on July 24th in Alert Bay BC.  Read more...
Kayak for a Cure

The 3rd annual Kayak for a Cure™Victoria benefiting the Canadian Cancer Society will take place on August 22nd, 2010. The Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community-based organization whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer.  Read more...
Be Whale Wise

ORS staff knows seeing marine wildlife in their natural environment can be a thrilling experience.  They also know paddlers, in their excitement sometimes forget that our presence has an effect on wildlife and their habitat.  When paddlers get too close, approach too fast, or make too much noise we may be causing the animal's unnecessary stress, sometimes even threatening their lives or even that of your own.

9 rules for you follow...
Upcoming Events

Vancouver Island Stand Up Paddle Race Series
Ucluelet, August 15
Comox, September 12

Symphony Splash
August 1

Kayak for a Cure
August 22
Tours & Rentals

Sunset Tours
Fridays, 6:30pm - 9:00pm


Evening Kayak Rentals
Weekday Evenings from 5:00pm - 8:00pm


Upcoming Courses

Testing the Waters 
August 15

Introductory Kayaking Course 
July 17-18
August 7-8, 14-15

Intro Strokes
July 17, 28
August 4, 22

Intro Strokes for Women
July 24

Intro Strokes & Rescues
July 20, 25, 27
August 3, 8, 17, 21, 24, 31

Intro Navigation & Marine Weather
July 21, August 18

Maligiaq Boat Building Workshop at ORS
Build Your Own Greenland Kayak!

Maligiaq

A finishing carpenter and
wood tradesman, he will teach and assist you in
building a traditional kayak and paddle.
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Check out these new deals to get you and your crew out there for less!

Summer Savings on Tours
 
Make the best of the summer and head North to Johnstone Strait and The Broughton Archipelago for a 5 day Orca Waters Explorer. Incredible base camp accommodation, awe inspiring nature and an inclusive great price: $1600 - August 22nd - 27th and Sept 5th - 10th. See our Overnight Tours for more details.
 
Head West to Spring Island and Kyuquot Sound for THE CHOICE of all kayaking trips. August 19th - 25th, arrive by costal cruiser, depart via float plane, idyllic kayaking, first class kayaking instruction, locally prepared fresh food and the West coast's finest base camp hospitality.
 
Lots of course seats left over for the summer to either get out there for the first time, fine tune or enhance those skills. If you haven't tried Stand Up Paddling yet this summer is definitely the catalyst for the rest of time. Everyone is hooked! And for everyone's information, our Marketing Director spent her 2nd time ever on a SUP board at least weeks race and then her 3rd time in the next race. Hooked, completely hooked.
 
Give the Adventure Centre a call on 250-381-4233 or email [email protected]