The Compass Blog
Life Jackets and PFDs; Do You Really Need to Us...
Transport Canada’s Small Vessel Regulations state that: “PFD’s must be comfortable and functional enough to be worn at all times. Highly visible, short models with pockets for distress flares, radio,...
Life Jackets and PFDs; Do You Really Need to Us...
Transport Canada’s Small Vessel Regulations state that: “PFD’s must be comfortable and functional enough to be worn at all times. Highly visible, short models with pockets for distress flares, radio,...
Should You Wear Sunglasses While Paddling?
How to Choose the Right Sunglasses We all think about sunglasses in the summer time when it is bright out and harder to see. Plus who doesn’t like finally getting...
Should You Wear Sunglasses While Paddling?
How to Choose the Right Sunglasses We all think about sunglasses in the summer time when it is bright out and harder to see. Plus who doesn’t like finally getting...
Why Hammocks Rock
Hammocks: the fun way to pack light and camp We all loved hammocks as a kid even though it wasn’t always easy to figure out how to get into them....
Why Hammocks Rock
Hammocks: the fun way to pack light and camp We all loved hammocks as a kid even though it wasn’t always easy to figure out how to get into them....
Gear for Winter Kayaking
What gear do you need to wear when kayaking in cold water or the winter? Winter kayaking means a change in the gear we need to bring with us. There...
Gear for Winter Kayaking
What gear do you need to wear when kayaking in cold water or the winter? Winter kayaking means a change in the gear we need to bring with us. There...
Top 5 Rivers Near Victoria
5. Cowichan, Marie Canyon (Class 3, 1.5 hours) The Cowichan is the South Island’s bread and butter run. It’s fairly free of major hazards, has fun play spots, and warm...
Top 5 Rivers Near Victoria
5. Cowichan, Marie Canyon (Class 3, 1.5 hours) The Cowichan is the South Island’s bread and butter run. It’s fairly free of major hazards, has fun play spots, and warm...
Kayak Theft: Prevention Goes a Long Way!
How to Securely Lock Up Your Kayak Who would steal a kayak? At least not here in BC and for sure, not on Vancouver Island! The sad reality is that...
Kayak Theft: Prevention Goes a Long Way!
How to Securely Lock Up Your Kayak Who would steal a kayak? At least not here in BC and for sure, not on Vancouver Island! The sad reality is that...