Dave Prothero

Born in Comox Valley on Vancouver Island, David's passion for rivers began in 1995 during the Yamnuska Program in the Rockies, leading to a rafting trip in Nepal on the Kali Gandaki. After learning kayaking in Banff and rafting the Bow River, he went on to raft and kayak globally. Now back on Vancouver Island, David teaches kayaking and rafting with the ROAMS program and Canadian Outdoor Leadership Training at North Island College. He also works in healthcare and guides multi-day trips in the Yukon for Canadian River Expeditions. A frequent paddler on Vancouver Island's rivers, his favorite is the Puntledge, known for its waves and play features.

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    The Rocker helmet is a high-performance helmet for the roughest conditions. This is a high-tech carbon fiber reinforced helmet and Sweet Protection's clear team favorite and go-to helmet for performance. The advanced helmet construction combines the.…

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    These pogies are clutch when you're paddling in frigid conditions, literally. The NRS Clutch Pogies combine our thickest neoprene construction to maximize thermal insulation with the classic bare-hand design to enhance paddle control. FEATURES …

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    The Antix brings play, river running and creeking together into a one-boat-fits-all package. Jackson has taken the best selling kayak in its class and added more speed, comfort, ease and play to give you the Antix 2.0. If you were heading to a new..…

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