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Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway. -anon.
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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.
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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.
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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: |
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 |
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Vancouver Island SUP Race Series at ORS resounding success!
40
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...
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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!
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Tours & Rentals
Sunset Tours Fridays, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Evening Kayak Rentals Weekday Evenings from 5:00pm - 8:00pm
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Upcoming Courses
Testing the Waters August 15
Introductory Kayaking Course July 17-18 August 7-8, 14-15
Intro StrokesJuly 17, 28 August 4, 22 Intro Strokes for WomenJuly 24
Intro Strokes & RescuesJuly 20, 25, 27 August 3, 8, 17, 21, 24, 31 Intro Navigation & Marine WeatherJuly 21, August 18
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Maligiaq Boat Building Workshop at ORS Build Your Own Greenland Kayak!
A finishing carpenter and wood tradesman, he will teach and assist
you in building a traditional kayak and paddle.
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Adventure Centre News
Greenhead in the Bunsby Islands. | 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] |
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