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"One way to get
the most out of life is to look upon it as an adventure."
William Feather
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Mon-Wed, Sat 9:30-6:00
Thurs-Fri 9:30-8:00
Sun 10:00-5:00
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A Word From Brian
Brian enjoying the West Coast of Vancouver Island this summer. | I'm reflecting on what an amazing
summer it has been so far. Even with a cool start, once summer hit at the end
of June, I got busy with some great West Coast Paddling for 8 days. Then I've
been exploring the Gulf Island by power boat and by kayak as my family and I
settle into a wonderful little cabin in the South Gulf Islands. I continue to
be gob-struck at what beauty surrounds us and I realized that we must never take
for granted, this wonderful place we live in.
This gives me great reason to try to share the outdoors with those who I can. We at ORS are always trying to remove
barriers and to help any way we can to help you to experience the great
outdoors.
Check out our tours as it is perfect
to get right out there with the experts to allow you to experience kayaking in a
safe and inspiring way. If you are already a paddler, do not forget that our used /demo kayaks are coming on sale so check them out as there are not better
deals around. Try a Stand UP Paddling Board right off our docks by taking an
intro course or by renting one and get out
there!
Right now, I am in Salt Lake City as I attend
the big Outdoor Retailer Summer Expo - the biggest trade show for the outdoors
business in the world. Peter, our buyer, and Justin, our retail manager are here
with me as we search the world for the best products possible to carry in ORS.
Enjoy all this great weather while
it lasts - I'm hoping we will have an Indian Summer - right though into October.
Cheers and happy paddling.
Brian |
We are selling off our rental and demo
kayaks, canoes & SUP Board again this year -- GREAT DEALS!
ORS rental and demo boats are always the best boats in the business. Most
were new this spring and only used for this season. Our boats are always in
great condition and are a real deal as we sell them off at the end of this
season.
We are already taking deposits ($300) to confirm the purchase
of the boat you have always wanted. Approx. 50 boats will be sold off this
year, so talk to our staff soon about them.
Boats will be available
for pick up in mid September. These boats are amazing deals so don't miss out.
Check out the deal - click here
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Get a NEW Necky Manitou 14 for an AMAZING price!
Reg: $1320 NOW: $1188
For a limited time only we are offering the Manitou 14 at a reduced price. It's Hard to find anything used or even anything that floats for that $, but we feel that
these boats offer the best value on the market for someone wanting a starter but
excellent small touring kayak.
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Paddling the Yukon River Quest 2010
By Janice Mason
 If
you really LOVE to paddle long distances (kayak, canoe, voyageur) and are
looking for an amazing way to spend a few days, consider doing the Yukon River
Quest - a 740 km race from Whitehorse to Dawson City (down river). Not only is the Yukon a fabulous place to
spend some summer days, the area is rich with historical significance (Klondike
Gold Rush) and ghosts of people who have endured amazing hardships. Now attempting to paddle 740km in less than
60 hours might seem like a hardship to most, but the folks of The Yukon do
their best to make the event worthwhile and memorable, and besides, the route
along the river & the countryside is just grand. Read more...
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Still Not A Done Deal!
Victoria International Marina Update
 Since the Victoria International Marina was awarded a small permit under the
Navigational Waters Protection Act as Transport Minister John Baird described it
in the House of Commons, applications have been filed in Federal Court for a
Judicial Review of the decision by the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations and
by Dogwood Initiative and Houlihan. This small decision now has 3 Justice
Department lawyers appointed, who asked for an extension in providing the files
to the applicants and then suggested that because of the complexity of the case,
it be put under case management - appointing one Federal Judge to deal with the
issues. Simple decision? Not now!
Read more...
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2010 Canada Dry Victoria Dragon Boat Festival
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Dine & Design - A summer barbeque to benefit Victoria Hospice
Witness the transformation of the Design District Saturday,
August 21st from Noon - 6pm in a day of summer celebration in support
of Victoria Hospice. Bring the entire family down and canoe enjoy 2 hour kayak
rentals by donation of $25. Then visit with some of Victoria's finest as
Victoria Police officer flip burgers & hot dogs in the breeze way between
Ocean River and Capital Iron. Next, take a stroll down to Herald Street and
enjoy the cool notes of the Preston McCool band live on stage. Be sure to visit
all the participating stores in the Design District for great savings and enter
to win the grand prize of a Design District shopping spree! Pick up your Design
District Passport Ocean River or other participating retailers, get 3 stamps and
you'll be entered to win the draw! It will be a great event, fun for the entire family and best
of all, the entire day is "Designed" to "Get You Out There" and benefit Victoria
Hospice. Visit www.victoriadesigndistrict.comfor more details. |
Kayak for a Cure Victoria
August 22nd
The 3rd annual
Kayak for a Cure™Victoria benefiting the Canadian Cancer Society will take place
on August 22nd, 2010. Boats launch from Verdier Park between the
Brentwood Bay Lodge & Spa and the Brentwood Bay Ferry terminal. Then paddle
from Brentwood Bay down into Saanich Inlet to a beach across from the McKenzie
Bight area and back again, with stops along the way for lunch and leg stretches.
Registration is at 8:30am, launch at 9:30am - arriving back at Verdier park
sometime around 3:30pm.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. 2009's Kayak For A Cure™Victoria raised over $10,000.00 for
the Canadian Cancer Society! For more information, to register or to donate
visit: www.kayakforacure.org/2010-events/victoria/ |
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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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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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