News

Chlorine Resistant Rash Guards - Why A Good One is Worth A Little Extra Chlorine-resistant rash guards are becoming increasingly popular among swimmers, surfers, and other water sports enthusiasts for their durability and protection. These specialized garments not only offer comfort and style but also play a pivotal role in promoting sustainable practices—particularly when they are designed not to shed microplastics into the water. Microplastics are tiny plastic particles that can pose significant environmental threats, and garments that resist shedding them are gaining attention. Here’s why chlorine-resistant rash guards are a favorable choice, especially those that do not contribute to microplastic...

We hope that your summer is off to the start you hoped for.  I wanted to check in and see how you were doing.  Summers are here, and that lightens things up for most, but we all still face the challenges of times we are in.  Be kind, empathetic and considerate of the person next to you who may be walking a rough road at the moment. It’s a time of the year when everyone heads outdoors to the lakes, rivers and oceans to play and enjoy the weather.  Luckily, those who have spent time with you can hopefully use...

As we move into the early stages of spring, I wanted to check in and, at the same time, provide an update on the current state, stock levels, and incoming stock. Every day, we can be confronted with challenging situations and choices. One thing I am often reminded of is how we respond is a choice, and that response can either feed the things that build you and others up or tear them down. In saying that, I hope this finds you well and that 2024 has gotten off to a good start for you and yours. We have had...

As we move into the heart of Fall, with the surge of school start-ups & programs getting up and running, I hope all is well with you.  We are now in the process of preparing to receive our Fall inventory; as expected, we did encounter delays. The nature of these delays is unpredictable; however, we avoided further delays by being diligent with details and ensuring those involved were accountable for their commitments. While our warehouse is busy working to receive and organize stock, our website will not reflect the newly arrived stock; it will be updated once the receiving process...

As August shifts to thinking of and preparing for a new school year, a new swimming lesson session and a new swim & sporting year.  The Port of Vancouver was on strike earlier this summer; it has now come to an end. Our spring shipment wasn’t affected by it; our Fall shipment will likely be. We are in the process of arranging shipping of our Fall order; part of that process involves how we get goods here.  Despite the high cost of air shipping, we are going to air some goods to fill some inventory gaps, with the majority of...