SOAR Ocean Camp featured in Explore Magazine

Norm Hann • April 5, 2018

We want to thank Explore Magazine for featuring our SOAR Ocean Camp in this month's issue as part of their article, "The Pursuit of Outdoor Knowledge." The article highlighted 18 outfitters who are well-prepared to guide you through an exciting outdoor educational experience.

From the article,

"Norm Hann is probably Canada's most experienced stand-up paddler. He's paddled up and down the British Columbia coast, raced the 715 -km long Yukon River Quest and competed in multiple surf contests. On his SOAR Ocean Camp, he brings all of that experience and more to bear. Based out of a lodge on Quadra Island, between Vancouver Island and the mainland, the course uses the tidal currents and dynamic ocean environment nearby as a classroom to teach about navigation, tides, currents, safety, stroke development and weather. The goal of the four days on the water is to build the experience and skill of participants so they can complete longer expeditions on their own. The bonus is that the classroom is a rich marine environment with whales, sea lions and abundant sea life all under the shadow of the snow-capped Coast Range."

Experience Required: Intermediate SUP Skills

Cost: $1499

Dates: April 30 to May 4

Location: Discovery Island Lodge , Quadra Island

If your interested in joining us on this great experience then send us an email.

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