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The Uchuck - A Great Way to Acess the Remote West Coast

The Uchuck - A Great Way to Acess the Remote We...

Kayaking from Kyuquot to Nootka Sound One of my favourite Vancouver Island kayaking trips is from the tiny fishing village of Kyuquot, nestled in a protected harbour in Kyuquot Sound,...

The Uchuck - A Great Way to Acess the Remote We...

Kayaking from Kyuquot to Nootka Sound One of my favourite Vancouver Island kayaking trips is from the tiny fishing village of Kyuquot, nestled in a protected harbour in Kyuquot Sound,...

Rudders or Skegs - Which Way To Turn?

Rudders or Skegs - Which Way To Turn?

The Rudder Versus Skeg Debate, Is One System Better? There has always been a debate surrounding rudders versus skegs, which is better?  Purests would argue that a well-designed kayak with...

Rudders or Skegs - Which Way To Turn?

The Rudder Versus Skeg Debate, Is One System Better? There has always been a debate surrounding rudders versus skegs, which is better?  Purests would argue that a well-designed kayak with...

Travelling with an Inflatable SUP

Travelling with an Inflatable SUP

Why traveling with an inflatable SUP is a great idea! Buying an inflatable SUP can be quite the investment. This investment is not for everyone but it does offer many benefits....

Travelling with an Inflatable SUP

Why traveling with an inflatable SUP is a great idea! Buying an inflatable SUP can be quite the investment. This investment is not for everyone but it does offer many benefits....

Sea Kayaks for Beginners

Sea Kayaks for Beginners

What to look for in a beginner Sea Kayak Buying a sea kayak can be a stressful process especially for a beginner. There are many things to consider before taking...

Sea Kayaks for Beginners

What to look for in a beginner Sea Kayak Buying a sea kayak can be a stressful process especially for a beginner. There are many things to consider before taking...

Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) Safety around Victoria BC

Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) Safety around Victo...

Stand up paddle boards can be a confusing paddle craft. Are they like surfboards or are they more like canoes? Apparently, they are both. When it comes to Transport Canada...

Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) Safety around Victo...

Stand up paddle boards can be a confusing paddle craft. Are they like surfboards or are they more like canoes? Apparently, they are both. When it comes to Transport Canada...

Rough Water Sea Kayaking - A Great Challenge

Rough Water Sea Kayaking - A Great Challenge

As employees of Ocean River, we all have a passion for paddling.  But, like many of you, we weren’t all blessed with paddling our whole lives and had to start somewhere. ...

Rough Water Sea Kayaking - A Great Challenge

As employees of Ocean River, we all have a passion for paddling.  But, like many of you, we weren’t all blessed with paddling our whole lives and had to start somewhere. ...