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- @idealever at least your employees don't remind you of Wally? 2010/08/27
- RT @idealever: Sometimes when I read Dilbert the pointy haired boss reminds me of things I have done, and it makes me sad. 2010/08/27
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Vancouver Island SUP Race Series – Victoria Results!
Congratulations to all the racers and to Ocean River Sport’s own Yannick Michaud for finishing 1st in the Men’s Long Unlimited and to Ocean River Sport’s Kathleen Burton the only individual to race both the short and long courses. Way to go everyone, see you in Ucluelet! Unofficial Race Results! SUPer Grom Class Winner 1st [...]
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. The course takes paddlers around Cormorant Island in a clockwise direction. Prizes for 1st ($1000), 2nd ($500) and 3rd ($250) Mens and Ladies. All participants are eligible for some great grand [...]
Paddling the Yukon River Quest – for Woodwynn Farms.
The Yukon River Quest (www.yukonriverquest.com) has been touted as the longest annual canoe and kayak marathon, and one of the toughest. Janice Mason and her 21 year old nephew Robin have decided to take on the challenge of the river and will be on the start line at noon on June 30, 2010 for the [...]
ORPC hosted the 11th annual Island Iron Outrigger race
Considered one of the premier outrigger races on our coast, Island Iron Outrigger race saw another successful year. Many heartfelt congratulations go out to all the paddlers competing on Saturday, June 19th; to the volunteers; Oak bay and Victoria Coast Guard Auxiliary and of course the paddlers of ORPC (Ocean River Paddling Club), who without [...]
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Victoria International (Mega-Yacht) Marina Update
1. Thanks to all of the people who Rallied to Save our Harbour http://www.savevictoriaharbour.com/ 2. Yes, the Canadian Environment Assessment Agency decided to release the Environmental Screening Report to coincide with the Victoria Floating Boat Show… http://www.ceaa.gc.ca/050/details-eng.cfm?evaluation=36286 …and it’s not positive news. Too bad it doesn’t include the impacts on humans!!! Transport Canada hasn’t announced [...]
‘The Get Out Migration’ Alexandra Morton walks to Victoria
Salmon Are Sacred is calling on everyone who loves wild salmon to participate in the finale to ‘The Get Out Migration’ which started on Earth Day (22nd April). Alexandra Morton and many others are walking from northern Vancouver Island all the way to Victoria by May 8th in order to send a message to the [...]
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Victoria Salmon Kings Eco Night
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. The Salmon Kings and TLC hope to educate the Capital Region and [...]
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. Ten Thousand [...]
Hayley Shepard – Albatross in Antarctica
Hayley Shepard, a New Zealand paddler currently living on Vancouver Island, is attempting to be the first person to solo paddle around South Georgia Island, a Sub-Antartic Island well known for its remote, rugged beauty and rich abundant wildlife. She is attempting this trip in order to raise awareness for the Wandering Albatross, the largest [...]
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