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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...

We have been busy over the last few weeks organizing and receiving our latest arrival of product.  We did experience delays in receiving our stock, but overall the process is getting better; delays in the logistics world seem to be getting shorter. This is the first part of our plan to navigate better unforeseen disruptions that arise.  With the arrival of this shipment, we sit in stock with 95% of our product catalogue as we constantly work to improve supply and service; this completes step 1 of 2 in improving stock availability.  Step 2 is scheduled to be completed in...

Winter seems to be insistent on sticking around for a bit; despite that, I hope all is well with you and those around you.  I wanted to continue providing updates on where we are with products and what you can expect.  But first, it occurred to me recently, while observing the world, that what we learned through the last three years is easily being eroded back to a state of disdain and lack of care for our friends and neighbours.  We must take the time to slow down and see things as they are instead of what a narrative is...