Inflatable water devices appeal to space-starved city-dwellers, while wetsuits help enthusiasts extend their season
Shortly after Shams Ben Temessek moved from Montreal to Vancouver in the summer of 2021, she met a friend that loved sea kayaking. The sport intrigued her. “It’s a great way to travel, look at the landscape and be outside,” she says. “The level of skill [necessary] is not super high. Sea kayaking is more about leisure, being mindful and enjoying yourself.”
“It’s often people who just moved to Vancouver,” she says of beginner paddlers. “They’re looking to explore the city and do something during the weekends or evenings.” Over the pandemic, Mr. Lavictoire saw more people from diverse backgrounds and families trying watersports for the first time. For those new to water sports, Mr. Lavictoire says that stand-up paddle-boarding is a popular choice.
Equipment sales have stabilized this year, but Mr. Taylor believes that those who were first introduced to watersports over the pandemic will continue to discover new ways to use them, like stand-up paddleboard camping.
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