Our Brand New Pre-Ordering System


If a new boat is on your radar for 2027, now is the time to have a chat with us. Particularly if you have your heart set on a specific whitewater kayak, in a particular size, in anything other than “whatever colour is left.”

Pre-ordering helps us get the boat you actually want into our shipment for next season. It also helps us navigate a reality we want to be upfront about: keeping every boat available throughout the summer simply isn’t possible anymore.

More Choice, Less Room to Carry Everything

The range of models, sizes and colours available to paddlers is broader than ever. That is brilliant when you’re choosing a boat, but considerably more challenging when you’re trying to stock a paddling shop.

Increasing business expenses, freight rates and boat prices mean we can no longer carry substantial depth across every make and model. We’ll continue stocking a carefully chosen selection, but we cannot promise your preferred boat will still be sitting on the rack when you’re ready for it.

Why Can’t we Just Order Another One in July?

Freight is a big part of the equation. To keep shipping costs manageable, we need to maximize the number of boats on each truckload. Bringing in a handful of extra boats mid-season is no longer financially viable.

For 2027, we expect just one shipment per manufacturer. Once a particular model, size or colour sells through, we may not be able to replace it that season.

We would much rather explain that now than disappoint you when the rivers are running.

The Wider Industry Is Changing, Too

The paddlesports industry is changing, too. Expenses have skyrocketed post-COVID, resulting in brand consolidation and manufacturers trying to find cost efficiencies. Recent announcements of major brands moving their manufacturing to other countries highlights just how much the industry is shifting.

With brands like Pyranha, Dagger and Wilderness Systems all moving manufacturing this year, as well as more brands offering direct-to-consumer shipping on boats, there’s plenty happening behind the scenes. For paddlers, the message is simple: plan ahead to get the boat you really want for 2027.

Get Your Next Season Sorted

This is especially relevant for whitewater kayaks, where the right model and size really matter. It also applies to fishing kayaks, canoes, recreational kayaks, touring kayaks and packrafts.

A pre-order lets us plan around your choice rather than ask you to choose from what remains. You’re also supporting a local dealer committed to helping paddlesports grow in Western Canada. Your support helps keep knowledgeable staff, instruction, events and a welcoming paddling community close to home.

Pre-orders are available online for most makes and models. Visit our website to choose your boat, select your preferred size and colour, and place your 2027 pre-order.

Need a hand choosing, or can’t find the boat you’re after online? Our Calgary and Edmonton teams are happy to help with advice and in-store pre-orders.

A Little Planning Now. More Paddling Next Season.