<![CDATA[CANRVRSUP - 2theRVR Newsletter]]>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 23:02:17 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[That's a Wrap 2023... well ALMOST!]]>Sun, 01 Oct 2023 19:41:16 GMThttps://www.canrvrsup.ca/2thervr-newsletter/thats-a-wrap-2023-well-almost
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BIG THANKS TO EVERYONE THAT MADE
​THE 2023 SEASON POSSIBLE!
Let’s carry the stoke forward into winter….
​Check out some highlights, tips, trips, new collaborations and more below: 
Reta, Amanda and the CANRVRSUP Team taught more than 400 students Stand Up Paddle Skills. Courses varied from flatwater, rivers, instructor development, self-supported adventure and so much more! 

This season we worked in collaboration with AQ Outdoors to lead River SUP Programs and we worked with the Rocky Mountain Canoe Club to help get more school groups on the water!  

We could not be more excited about these collaborations and we can’t wait to see what develops next. 
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The Intro To RVR SUP Touring Trip was our season highlight. Led by Reta and Amanda, with support from Lisa and Sam. It is our signature and favourite trip that always leaves our clients planning their next self-supported river trip! 

The Team also did some exploring and we can’t wait to share with you the new adventures for 2024. Before the season is over maybe you want to explore the warmer waters of Ecuador. 
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Ecuador December 1st-10th, 2023

Are you a river stand-up paddler craving international travel, exciting adventures and paddling warmer water through jungles and mountains?  Then come with us to Ecuador! 
We have teamed up with Abby’s Ecuador Tours to plan an epic adventure. The trip will include more than just paddling. Clients will get to see stunning locations, go to hot springs, visit wild monkeys and experience the diverse culture and food of Ecuador. 

Events

It was a wild and wet summer of competitions, events and racing throughout Colorado, Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario. 

Each month we will feature one of these amazing events to help you get inspired through the winter to try racing or competing on your paddle board.

Reta and Amanda had many podium finishes this year!
CONGRATULATIONS LADIES!

Support The Stoke! Want to support the CANRVRSUP Team?

**All raise funds go directly to offsetting training, travel and competition expenses.**
  It also helps CANRVRSUP provide prizes and volunteers at events.
  1. Order a bag of the CANRVRSUP FULL SEND BLEND through Devil’s Head Coffee
  2. Purchase anything from the 2TheRVR shop on our Website. 
  3. Fill out a Google Review online!  Click to review! 
Please remember less than 5 stars for a business with a growing online presence can have a significant impact. If you don’t feel that we deserve 5 stars we would appreciate as many details as possible in our feedback forms so we can continue to improve. 

Did You Know?

Paddle Boarding is for everyone! 
Sit, stand or kneel and go with the flow in your own way. 
Call us if you’re curious about getting on the water, paddle boarding is a versatile adaptable sport. 
Don’t be shy, we love to get EVERYONE OUT ON THE WATER!
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Testimonials:

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"Just wanted to say a great big THANK YOU for an awesome day on the water for our second course!! Amanda was truly great as a guide/instructor and her enthusiasm for paddling is contagious to say the least!! It was just me and my three other friends so we felt like we had hired a private lesson for the whole day?! When Amanda gets back from Colorado I'll be sure to check your website/schedule to book in for another course or possible group private lesson. Thanks again and hope Amanda is "sending it" down in Colorado!! "
Nick Dwyer

NEW COLLABORATION
BURN OUT BLAST! 

Meet Jackie Zelt - Burnout Coach!
Reta and Amanda will be starting their programs this fall and can’t wait to share with you more. 

She will be taking over a monthly spot in our newsletter in the upcoming months to share her tips and tricks for avoiding BURN OUT!
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CLICK TO LEARN MORE
GIVE HER A FOLLOW

CHECK THIS OUT!

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WE WENT STAND UP PADDLING IN MEDICINE HAT CLICK TO READ MORE!
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WE DID A TEAM RAVEN RSM SRT TO STAY CURRENT WHEN WORKING IN THE CURRENT! CLICK TO READ THE BLOG!
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WE RELEASED OUR FITNESS VIDEO FOR PURCHASE ON SALE TIL DEC 31, 2023 FOR 15.99+TAX
Thank you for all your support, our website will be getting updated and all new programs will be live in November! 
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THE CANRVRSUP TEAM!
REMEMBER YOU CAN RVR SUP TOO! 
#2THERVR #CANRVRSUP
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START YOUR SEASON EARLY WITH COURSES IN MAY! 

YOU CAN RVR 

Take your River Skills the Next Level and find your niche. You are ready for one or all of the YOU CAN RVR CLINICS after your River Intro Course. Each Course will have a strong focus on safety and skill development.
There are 3 separate courses so you can dive in to what works for you! All of these are Hosted at Harvies Passage in Calgary! Start your season early with these skills! 
YOU CAN RVR SUP - Harvies Passage May 11th • July 5th • August 23rd
YOU CAN RVR SURF - Harvies Passage May 4th • May 18th • August 9th
YOU CAN RVR SEND IT - Harvies Passage 3 Evenings. May 3,10,17 • June 22,29 July 6 • July 10,11,12

Learn to Paddle this May! 

Basic SUP Intro Flatwater- Ghost Lake. May 8th • June 21st • July 6th • August 9th
Advanced Flatwater For Rivers and Races - Ghost Lake May 9th • June 22nd • July 13th
River Intro - Bowness Park 2 Evenings. May 15,16 • June 26,27 • July 3,4 • July 17,18 • August 14,15
SIGN UP NOW

GET YOUR TEEN ON THE WATER

Learn to River SUP ages 13-16
JULY 3-7 2023 10AM-4PM
Get your tween started this summer with our team of progressive CANRVRSUP instructors in this beginner friendly camp. Participants will learn all the basic stand up paddle boarding and safety skills needed to start successfully paddling on flatwater and rivers.

​Starting off with learning the flatwater skills needed to progress to the river, Teens will then learn to safely navigate the water on and off their boards by practicing swimming in moving water, paddling through drops and entering and exiting eddys. They'll learn safety techniques and equipment to help themselves and their new friends. Also learning to surf and making good decisions about paddling.

CODE SUP2023 Saves you 10% until MAY 1st

Meet Amanda Lapshinoff!

This year she takes on the role of Head Instructor after being with the company since its inception. She is passionate about downhill skiing and the outdoors. A well-rounded athlete and professional, her background in lifeguarding, first-aid, and water safety help you feel confident while on the water. Her easy calm presence and smile put you at ease while trying new skills.

YOU CAN RVR SUP!
SEE YOU SOON! 
​@CANRVRSUP

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JACKIE S, Heading to Surf in the Fall Sunshine. - Tofino BC PC: Ashley Voykin

Interested in starting your SUP Journey?Read Blog by Marrie D
​"Learning to Paddle with the CANRVRSUP TEAM- “Hear me out”

"The instructors were warm, patient but direct, explaining the basics in gear to the more advanced in surf strokes necessary to enter the river.  We were like “this is why we need lessons” …. It was so helpful to have these multiple instructors guiding us, as a few of us took a few extra, unintended dips in the deep. Again, all necessary to be fully prepared for our pending river engagement."

Join us in Ecuador 2023

This trip will include more than just paddling. Clients will get to sight see stunning locations, go to hot springs,  visit wild monkeys and experience the diverse culture and food of Ecuador. 
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Book a Summer 2023 Guided Trip and Receive Early Bird Pricing
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL BOOK BEFORE Dec 31st and save $100 off your booking *

USE CODE peeoutside22 
at checkout and receive 20% off your Kula order!  

KULA CLOTH SALE

SEASON BLOW OUT SALE! 
GIVE THE GIFT OF LEAVE NO TRACE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON! 

On Sale

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Kula Cloth ® for Cause - 'Hope Flannel'

CA$25.52 CA$19.00

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KULA CLOTHs are shipped Canada Post, We will not be shipping until further notice. 


Hope Renovations inspire hope in women and older adults for a joyful and fulfilling future. They do this by empowering women to pursue living-wage jobs in the construction trades via hands-on training programs, while their construction program provides repairs and renovations that enable older adults to stay in their homes as they age. 

You can find out more about Hope Renovations on Instagram, facebook, or their website. 

Actual product description:

This is more than just a cloth. This is the product of years of obsessing over a way to create a pee cloth that solves all of the problems of traditional pee cloth options. It is a real piece of gear (not an afterthought scrap or remnant of fabric) created out of a love for the community of people we serve and love for the wilderness experiences we seek.

Kula is perfect for all of life's adventures... you can even use it at home as a zero waste alternative!

The Kula Cloth™ has these unique features that make it an extremely intentional piece of gear:

- super absorbent (absorbs 10x its weight in water!) and soft 

- advanced silver-infused, antimicrobial fabric 

- eco-friendly non-toxic materials (Bamboo Viscose, Cotton, Organic Cotton, Polyester)

- durable and waterproof 'clean' side so your hand doesn't get wet 

- easily snaps to backpack using plastic snaps

- 'double snap' allows cloth to hang while folded in half (so it doesn't touch pack and/or get dirty on the trail)

- easy to clean or rinse and quick to dry

- retro-reflective thread detail for locating it at night with your headlamp

- weight per cloth is .5oz

- proudly made in the USA

For more information about the use/care of a Kula, please read our FAQ here.

 About the artist: 'Ripple' print is an original design by Kula Creative Director Amanda McIntyre.
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SHIPPING WITHIN CANADA ONLY CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT ALL AVAILABLE CLOTHS
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INTRO TO RVR SUP TOURING
Eight women came together, of all different skill levels, ages and backgrounds, for this unique experience. After a warm up paddle on Thursday near Rocky Mountain House, we set off into the wilderness on Friday. We paddled down the North Saskatchewan River from Nordegg access point to the Brierlies boat launch.
READ THE FULL BLOG HERE
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KOOTENAY RIVER 2023 
As we paddled through the day we planned to stay upriver from the Palliser Rapid so we could start the day fresh and ready for a big run. Setting up camp for the night we began to notice that the water levels were rising. I marked the water level with a stick and we carried all of our gear up to the high water mark to ensure we would still have everything come morning.
 READ THE FULL BLOG HERE
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February: Vamanos a la Ecuador Feb 11-20th, 2023
March: River Surf Camp Kootenay's- Details coming soon
April: Instructor Courses Kick Off
May: Class II River Program Launch YOU CAN RVR SUP
June: Slocan Lake Tour-  Details coming soon
July: Teen Camp- Details coming soon
August: Intro to River SUP Touring, Kootenay River
September: Unlikely Paddle Paddle Fest
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Partner Feature

Small Company – Big Rapids – Size Matters. 

Located in Tête Jaune Cache, BC. Close to all things beautiful such as Jasper, McBride, Mt. Robson and Valemont!

Get ready to explore in 2023 with your new owners Reta Boychuk and Justin Hachman on the Fraser, Beaver, Dore, Babine and the Skeena! 

CHECK OUT OUR KULA SHOP

On Sale

On Sale

Kula Cloth ® for Cause - 'Hope Flannel'

CA$25.52 CA$19.00

Sold out

KULA CLOTHs are shipped Canada Post, We will not be shipping until further notice. 


Hope Renovations inspire hope in women and older adults for a joyful and fulfilling future. They do this by empowering women to pursue living-wage jobs in the construction trades via hands-on training programs, while their construction program provides repairs and renovations that enable older adults to stay in their homes as they age. 

You can find out more about Hope Renovations on Instagram, facebook, or their website. 

Actual product description:

This is more than just a cloth. This is the product of years of obsessing over a way to create a pee cloth that solves all of the problems of traditional pee cloth options. It is a real piece of gear (not an afterthought scrap or remnant of fabric) created out of a love for the community of people we serve and love for the wilderness experiences we seek.

Kula is perfect for all of life's adventures... you can even use it at home as a zero waste alternative!

The Kula Cloth™ has these unique features that make it an extremely intentional piece of gear:

- super absorbent (absorbs 10x its weight in water!) and soft 

- advanced silver-infused, antimicrobial fabric 

- eco-friendly non-toxic materials (Bamboo Viscose, Cotton, Organic Cotton, Polyester)

- durable and waterproof 'clean' side so your hand doesn't get wet 

- easily snaps to backpack using plastic snaps

- 'double snap' allows cloth to hang while folded in half (so it doesn't touch pack and/or get dirty on the trail)

- easy to clean or rinse and quick to dry

- retro-reflective thread detail for locating it at night with your headlamp

- weight per cloth is .5oz

- proudly made in the USA

For more information about the use/care of a Kula, please read our FAQ here.

 About the artist: 'Ripple' print is an original design by Kula Creative Director Amanda McIntyre.
Shop
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