Contact

Sunova Technical Rep | Norm Hann 🇨🇦

Norm has been working with Sunova Surfboards and Quick Water Canada for the last few years and is really excited to continue supporting an innovative surf and sup brand like Sunova here in Canada. 

If you have any questions about what board would best suit your needs and skills, or about venturing out onto any of our waters in the great Canadian wilds, Norm is the man to chat with.

norm@normhann.com

Owner / Operator | Chris Smith 🇨🇦

Chris recently took over the operations of QuickWater Canada in January 2025, including the Canadian importing and distribution of Sunova Surfboards, Sup Surfboards, Race, Touring and Foil Boards. QWC's predecessor Paul Torriero, moved to New Zealand with his family in January 2025.

Chris has a long background in and passion for water sports, including competing in traithlons and IronMan Triathlons around the world in his 20's and 30's, and surfing, paddle surfing and flatwater paddle boarding over the last 10 - 20 years.

Having retired after 20 years owning and operating a neighbourhood Irish Pub in Dartmouth NS (Jamieson's Irish Pub) and moving back to Victoria BC in 2020, Chris achieved his Paddle Canada Level 1 certifications in Advanced Flatwater Instructor, Coastal Touring Instructor and Paddle Surf instructor with Norm Hann Expeditions. Chris also guides for Norm and has participated in the various Expeditions Norm and his team host throughout BC, the Yukon and recently the Maldives. 

Chris is passionate about water sports and is happy to help you with any questions you have. He lives in Victoria BC.

chris@quickwatercanada.com 

 

Vancouver Office | Chris Smith 🇨🇦

Quick Water Canada is a 100% Canadian-owned importer, wholesaler and distributor to the Canadian surfing and paddling industry. Our head office and warehouse is based in Richmond, BC and home office in Victoria BC.