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May 9, 2012
Where to Paddle #2: Ambleside Beach
In our second installment of Where to Paddle, we tackle the Ambleside Beach area of West Vancouver. Important Note: In reading this article you’ll see I’ve included a number of warnings about potential hazards. In doing so, I’m not meaning to imply that these waters are overly risky, but want to provide you with a
May 8, 2012
Think XO Stand Up Paddleboard
Think Kayaks, the brains behind some of the most high performance surf skis and kayaks around, has recently introduced their first foray into stand up paddleboards, with the Think XO, a 14′x28 hollow carbon race board. Check out this video from Deep Cove Outdoors, showing the board ripping around the Cove… For more information check
May 2, 2012
Transport Canada’s revised stance on SUP PFD usage
For the past number of months, Bob Purdy and Stefan Idzan have been petitioning Transport Canada to recognize the standup paddleboard as a suitable safety alternative when combined with use of a worn board leash. Well, it appears as though Transport Canada’s decision has been made, and it looks like PFD is still the law




