About Us

We have a deep history of producing the world’s finest all-water rowing boats and extraordinary attention to detail is fueled by our love of what we do.

We offer worldwide shipping to over 65 countries.

Free shipping in North America on all orders over $500

Proudly owned and operated in Victoria, Canada

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We are known worldwide for our expertise, creative designs, and our desire to keep customers on the water enjoying life to the fullest.

About our Rower
The Oar Board® Rowing Kit is the perfect way to convert your existing SUP to a fast single or double scull rowing boat. It is designed by Harold Aune and built in-house to the highest standards.

Our Team

Harold Aune

Owner / Founder

Harold loves rowing, sailing, diving, paddling and anything water related. He cofounded Whitehall Rowing & Sail with Marie in 1987. Together they founded the Whitehall Spirit® product line which now includes the Oar Board®. Read more on Harold at HaroldAune.ca

Marie Hutchinson

Owner / Founder

Marie loves being out on the water sailing or rowing. She is an expert authority on small boats with a special interest in healing and health. Co-founder of Whitehall Rowing & Sail and the Whitehall Spirit® boat line with Harold in 1987.

Diana Lesieur

Sales Manager / Rowing Instructor

Diana loves rowing, hiking and traveling to exotic places. She is a top notch all water rowing instructor and winner of the long distance rowing events in the R2AK 2015 and 2016. Diana is the go-to person regarding the Oar Board®.

Colin Rolls

Production Manager

Colin Loves surfing, sailing, and rowing and being a great dad. When it comes to production, building and testing prototypes, or building the finest products in the world, Colin is the man.

Yvonne Soutar

Office Manager

Yvonne is Whitehall Rowing & Sail’s front-end person and office goddess. She loves camping and baking exotic treats, which she sometimes brings in to the office to share with the lucky mortals there.

A woman sits on a green and yellow paddleboard on a calm lake, holding the paddle handles. The board has 'FITME' printed on the deck, and trees and boats are visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

Madison O'Connell

Digital Marketing Manager

Madison is responsible for all things digital but when she's not at her desk you'll find her running, hiking, mountain biking or rowing her 12' Fitness Row SUP hoping to spot whales.

Want to work with us?

Interested in partnerships, dealer opportunities, media, or collaborating with the Oar Board® team? We’d love to hear from you and explore what we can build together.

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Partnership

Oar Board® x Whitehall Reproductions Canada Ltd.

Oar Board® is proudly owned and operated by Whitehall Reproductions Canada Ltd., a company known for crafting premium rowing and sailing products with a long-standing commitment to quality, performance, and timeless design. Through Whitehall Rowing & Sail, Oar Board® continues that tradition by creating innovative on-water experiences built for adventure, versatility, and craftsmanship.

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