Posts Tagged ‘Stand Up Paddle Vernon’

Getting Started: The Basics of Stand Up Paddle

Thinking about getting into the standup this year?  The Okanagan has developed into one of Canada’s top destinations for the sport so you’ll be in good company.  By now you will have visited a plethora of websites, each with a different way of presenting the sport and its benefits. As the sport develops, the boards have become more specialized so this can serve as a starting point to help you decide which board (or type of paddling) is right for you.  If you’re thinking about purchasing a board and had some questions, keep reading to find out more about the sport and how to choose the right equipment. Read more: Getting Started: The Basics of Stand Up Paddle

Kalavida Surf Shop opens on Saturday, May 1

The gang at Kalavida Surf Shop let us know that they are opening their doors this coming Saturday, May 1.  Shop will be full of boards and paddles and new stock will be arriving daily as the store fills up.    They also have a special offer on rentals for the weekend as well so check out their website.  Kalavida offers Stand Up Paddle board sales and rentals in Vernon, Kelowna and the Okanagan. Located right across from Kalamalka Beach, you can rent your stand up paddle board at the shop and head off from the beach.  They also rent Stand Up Paddle boards for Kelowna, Enderby, Lake Country and around the Okanagan and Shuswap.  Call their shop at 778-475-5808 Read more: Kalavida Surf Shop opens on Saturday, May 1

Canadian SUP Race Announced – Kalamalka Classic

(February 11, 2010) -  The colourful, warm waters of Kalamalka Lake between Vernon and Oyama, BC will be home to the first major SUP race in CanadaThe Kalamalka Classic. It’s a 3-event SUP race at one of Canada’s prime flat water Stand Up Paddling locations and the organizers have partnered with Gatzke’s Farm Market to provide great food, a hammock hangout, bocce’ and accommodations.  Read more: Canadian SUP Race Announced – Kalamalka Classic