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We Welcome New Paddle Canada Sea Kayaking Level-1 Instructors

Last month, five exuberant paddlers earned certification as Paddle Canada Sea Kayaking Level-1 Instructors during a course I taught with the assistance of Janette Galan. This nationally-accredited course ran from June 30 to July 3 in the pleasant waters around Victoria on Vancouver Island. Most importantly, the qualified course graduates will be passing on safe paddling skills to a broad range of new paddlers, whether it's during a formal course they will be teaching, or during informal discussions that might occur while they are out paddling with friends or on club outings.
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Saving the World One Plastic Bag at a Time

Somewhere in mid-April will mark a momentous day at Ocean River. On this day – still unknown – we will give out our last plastic bag. For a few years now Ocean River has been purchasing compostable plastic bags for you to carry your purchases out in. This we feel is an unnecessary step, as although they break down quicker, they still end up (unnecessarily) in the landfill.
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Spring is in the air… or so we thought!

Last week, the cherry trees were starting to blossom. This week, Victoria is covered in a blanket of white fluffy snow! But that doesn’t stop us here at Ocean River! While I am sure like me, most of you woke up yesterday to find your cars buried in snow, I realized very quickly that if I was to make it to work that morning I wouldn’t be driving
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Telemark Ski Weekend & Clinic

The free heel returns to Ocean River Telemarking is not new to Ocean River.  About 20 years ago, we used to sell telemark and backcountry skis,and all the gear.  We also ran very successful telemark clinics for our customers.  Some of you reading this may have been on those great weekends.  It is with excitement [...]
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New Course! Greenland Style Rolling & Bracing

Ocean River is proud to announce that we’re now offering a new unique course geared towards a different (and traditional) style of paddling.  Below is a brief description, and also watch for 2010 courses to be posted by Dec. 1st. Whether youʼre curious about this alternative paddling technique or are already paddling with a Greenland-style [...]
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Mo’s for Movember

Ocean River Sports has decided to join a global movement that is bringing much needed attention to prostate cancer. We’re doing this by growing Moustache’s this Movember, the month formerly known as November. Our commitment is to all grow a moustache all November to change the face of men’s health and we want you to [...]
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