1st Annual Naramata Paddle Regatta

Join Werner Paddles and Sun N Sup in beautiful Naramata, BC this Friday evening and Saturday for the 1st Annual Naramata Paddle Regatta.

Sun N Sup will be hosting their very first SUP event. In partnership with beautiful Sandy Beach Lodge, they are showcasing Standup Paddling in a fun-filled event where everyone from beginner to expert can enjoy themselves. 

Friday Sept. 21^st – 4 pm – 6 pm – SUP & SIP social
Saturday Sept 22^nd  - Race Day (SUP Expo & demos)

For complete details check out the event website HERE

  

 

 

Board the Fjord Stand Up Paddleboard Race - THIS SUNDAY in Deep Cove!!!

The weather is supposed to be great this weekend so join us in Deep Cove for the Board the Fjord Stand Up Paddleboard Race hosted by Deep Cove Canoe and Kayak Centre this SUNDAY September 16th.

We will have all of our Werner Paddles Stand Up Paddles for you to demo and you can check out all that's new for 2013 too!

Board the Fjord is Deep Cove's Premier Stand Up Paddleboard Event. It's a full day of racing and festivities in beautiful Deep Cove and Indian Arm.

The scenic race course takes paddlers around 7 different islands in North America's southern most fjord.

The race is open to recreational and competitive paddlers and we encourage everyone to come out and challenge yourself at this great event!

Visit the website for more information!

Don't Miss These Upcoming Events!

It certainly does not feel like the summer season will be ending soon with how insanely busy things are here at Nikki Rekman Sales.

THIS Saturday August 25 - End of Season Sale at Western Canoeing and Kayaking.  For more information check out their website HERE.  We will be there for Jackson Kayaks, Kokatat Watersports Wear and Werner Paddles!

THIS Sunday August 26 - Vancouver SUP Challenge and the crowning of the 2012 BC SUP Cup Champions!!!!  Join us at Jericho Beach to demo SUP boards and Werner Paddles.  We will also have the new 2013 product on hand for you to touch and feel!

Tamihi Five-0 - September 15 & 16 - Chilliwack River @ Tamihi Rapids.  Paddle solo or tandem to capture the King or Queen of the river title.  Great video of the event put together by Einar Hansen HERE.  Great prizes to be won.  More information on the Tamihi Five-0 website.  Kokatat Drysuits and more to demo!

1st Annual Naramata Paddle Regatta - September 21 & 22 - Naramata, BC @ Sandy Beach Lodge & Resort

This first year event will be hosted by the wonderful folks at Sun N Sup and is for paddlers of all experience levels.  We will be there with Werner Paddle demos!  Check out the schedule of events.

Chilliwack/Vedder River Clean Up - September 30 - hosted by the Chilliwack Vedder River Cleanup Society.  Please sign up and join us at the Chilliwack Fish and Games Club House (48685 Chilliwack Lake Road).

ALL volunteers will receive free digital subscriptions to the following magazines from Rapid Media:  Kayak Angler, Adventure Kayak, Family Camping & Canoeroots and Rapid.

Schedule is as follows:

Registration- 8:30 am - 9:30 am

Clean Up- 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

BBQ, entertainment and prize draw* - 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

*Very special thanks to those contributing draw prizes: North Water Rescue and Paddling Gear, Deep Cove Canoe & Kayak, Western Canoeing and Kayaking, Kokatat Watersports Wear, Nikki Rekman Sales, Jackson Kayak, Ecomarine Ocean Kayak Centre and more.

MEC Vancouver Paddlefest THIS Saturday!!

The sun has finally arrived on the south coast and we are stoked for this weekend's 

MEC Paddlefest Vancouver

Saturday, July 7, 2012 at Jericho Sailing Centre

 Check out the schedule of events HERE

We will be in booth #19 representing the following brands with DEMOS:

Kokatat Watersports Wear

Seals Sprayskirts

Jackson Kayaks

Werner Paddles

Don't forget the on water clinics provided by our friends from - Ecomarine Ocean Kayak Centre, Deep Cove Canoe and Kayak and SKILS.  Check out clinics HERE.

Also in attendance will be our dealer from the Fraser Valley, Western Canoeing and Kayaking - all things paddlesports!!!

Kalamalka Classic SUP Festival: June 22-24

Join me and Werner Athlete, Nikki Gregg for the Kalamalka Classic SUP Festival in Vernon BC, THIS weekend, June 22-24.  This event is hosted by the fabulous crew at Kalavida Surf Shop!

The event has something for everyone; beginner to enthusiast, men, women and dogs too.

Friday: SIP and SUP to Bishops Bird Sanctuary / Late Registration

10:00am-8:00pm – Late Registration - Kalavida Surf Shop
6:00–8:00pm - SIP & SUP Sunset paddle (Wine and Music with Manfred Harter)
 – $10 Donation (Board rentals available)

Saturday: Short Courses / Sprint Showdown / Free Demos

9:45am – Opening Ceremony (feat. Mollie Bono – Okanagan Indian Band / SPrKL)
10:00am-3:00pm – Vendor Expo and Board Demos
10:00am – Short Course Race - Competitive (Presented by Starboard)
 - *BC SUP CUP Points race for 12’6
11:00am –Short Course Race – Recreational, Junior - *BC SUP CUP Points race for 12’ & Under
2:00pm – Sprint Races (Competitive & Recreational)
3:00pm - Grom Relay Races (Kids)
6:00pm – Dinner & Entertainment

Sunday: The Kalamalka Crossing - Long Course (Presented by Naish)

8:30am – Pre-Race Meeting at Start line in Oyama (Wood Lake Beach)
9:00am – Start for all 12’ & Under Surfboard style
9:20am – Start for 12’6 & Under Recreational & Competitive & 14’ Recreational
9:30am – Start for 14’ Competitive - BC SUP CUP POINTS

Windy Demo in the Kootenays!

Saturday was a windy day on the Columbia River near Castlegar/Robson in the beautiful BC Kootenays but that did not stop us from getting out on the water with a few of the staff and customers of Endless Adventure. 

Our Jackson Kayak and Werner Paddles demo day started off with a yummy smoothy breakfast courtesy of Endless Adventure owner, Chris Ryman.  Chris hosted us at their home situated on the Columbia River, a short paddle to the pub and our demo location.

En route from the Ryman's to the Lion's Head Pub for some dinner the night before the demo.  How cool is that?!?!?

Despite the wind we had some adventurous folk join us at the demo to try out the fleet of Jackson Kayaks.  Whisper the dog, also got in on the fun.

Check out Endless Adventure at their location in Crescent Valley and if you are really up for an adventure join them in Ecuador through Endless Adventure International.

Nikki giving a young paddler some tips with Mark looking on.

Join us at the Northwest Paddling Festival - Saturday May 12th

We are looking forward to another busy weekend getting paddlers on the water in Jackson Kayaks and Werner Paddles

The event is from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at Sunset Beach in Lake Sammamish State Park in Issaquah, WA.

The Northwest Paddling Festival is a Free event. If you are interested in paddling the gear, there is a nominal $5 per person charge for those interested in demoing boats or Stand Up Paddleboards (credit/debit cards will be accepted).

It is shaping up to be an amazing event with over 60 vendors from the paddlesports industry!

Come out and see what the biggest collection of manufacturers in specialty paddlesports looks like in one location.

Schedule events is here

Upcoming Events for Nikki Rekman Sales

April 28 & 29 - Alder Creek Canoe & Kayak Paddle Festival - Vancouver,WA

Try before you buy! Test paddle JACKSON KAYAKS. Join manufacturer’s representatives and coaches for two days of test paddling, skills development and clinics, all for free. ($3 parking fee)

April 28 - Western Canoeing and Kayaking Spring Sale - Abbotsford, BC

Great deals to be had - come on out to the Fraser Valley for a day that's all about paddling and paddling gear!

May 4-6 – Vancouver Kayak Club Festival – Chilliwack, BC

Join us to demo Jackson Kayaks, Werner Paddles, Kokatat Drysuits, PFD's, footwear and more!

May 12 – Northwest Paddling Festival – Lake Sammamish State Park in Issaquah, WA

The Northwest Paddling Festival is a Free event, come check  out JACKSON KAYAKS along with all the best that the paddlesports industry has to offer all in one location.  If you are interested in paddling the gear, there is a nominal $5 per person charge for those interested in demoing boats or Stand Up Paddleboards.***

***event organizers at the Northwest Paddling Festival are currently looking for volunteers.  If you are interested please contact Rhonda Schwab at rhondagschwabATcomcastDOTcom***