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Exploring Discovery Island Provincial Marine Park

Exploring Discovery Island Provincial Marine Park

 Discovery Island - How to get there and what to see This spectacular paddling route takes you from the shores and stately homes of Oak Bay, crossing through the Chain...

Exploring Discovery Island Provincial Marine Park

 Discovery Island - How to get there and what to see This spectacular paddling route takes you from the shores and stately homes of Oak Bay, crossing through the Chain...

When to Replace your PFD

When to Replace your PFD

Any time we get out on the water we have to think about safety. What is the weather doing? Have we left a float plan? How old is your personal...

When to Replace your PFD

Any time we get out on the water we have to think about safety. What is the weather doing? Have we left a float plan? How old is your personal...

How to Choose the Right PFD?

How to Choose the Right PFD?

Life Jackets vs Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) First off, let’s eliminate the confusion between Life Jackets and Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs). A true life jacket is designed to turn an unconscious victim face...

How to Choose the Right PFD?

Life Jackets vs Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) First off, let’s eliminate the confusion between Life Jackets and Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs). A true life jacket is designed to turn an unconscious victim face...

Footwear for Paddling

Footwear for Paddling

Choosing the right footwear for comfort and function while paddling What to wear on your feet while paddling is going to depend a lot on the time of year and...

Footwear for Paddling

Choosing the right footwear for comfort and function while paddling What to wear on your feet while paddling is going to depend a lot on the time of year and...

Emergency Communication Electronics for Paddlers

Emergency Communication Electronics for Paddlers

There are a lot of Emergency Communications Electronics available for the paddler It makes a lot of sense for paddlers to carry some kind of electronic communication device for the...

Emergency Communication Electronics for Paddlers

There are a lot of Emergency Communications Electronics available for the paddler It makes a lot of sense for paddlers to carry some kind of electronic communication device for the...

Do You Really Need a GPS for Paddling?

Do You Really Need a GPS for Paddling?

Do you really need to take a GPS on your paddling adventures? The simple answer is no, but there are some very compelling reasons why they can be a valuable...

Do You Really Need a GPS for Paddling?

Do you really need to take a GPS on your paddling adventures? The simple answer is no, but there are some very compelling reasons why they can be a valuable...