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Employee-owned NRS, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of high-performance inflatable boats and SUP boards, and of rugged, innovative gear for anyone seeking adventure on the water. Born in a college professor’s garage in 1972 as Northwest River Supplies, NRS has become a major force in the outdoor industry, inspiring and equipping countless paddlers and anglers in the U.S. and around the world.

Welcome to Nautical Ventures, the premier company for all your watersports needs and your destination for fun on the water. Nautical Ventures, a boating industry Top 100 dealer, is the place to shop for everything from yachts, boats, tenders, kayaks, SUPs and sea toys. We carry the largest selection of new and used watersports equipment from the top companies in the world. The 40 years of experience serving individuals, hotels and resorts worldwide, offers you unparalleled knowledge and service in all of our product lines.

We are a stand up paddle brand, we are a lifestyle brand, we are racers, we are surfers, we are anglers, we are industry leaders, and we are technical innovators. The technical innovations are what allow us to stand apart. From designing the world's first fishing specific stand up board to creating a proprietary carbon/innegra weave, BOTE continues to push stand up paddle boarding forward. These innovations allow our customers to paddle faster, further, and with purpose.