The formal study regarding replacing the deadly Calgary Weir with natural looking rapids, by Golder and Associates, has been released. The Executive Summary is available, for your information.

Deciding which size of kayak paddle is right for you should be an easy task. But, the more you read on the subject, the more confusing it gets, thanks to unspoken biases, old wives tales and kayak voodoo rituals. Using math, physics and the best teacher of all, experience, I’ve found the following system works!

There are a wide variety of waterproofing systems out there, each with its pros and cons.

If you want to do it on the cheap, you can double bag your gear in garbage bags. Use bags marketed for yard waste, as they are heavier duty than the regular ones. Tie each bag separately and then put them inside a duffel bag or knapsack to protect the garbage bags. One small prick or tear and the whole system will fail.

Deciding what size of canoe paddle is right for you is easy. The shaft length should equal the distance from your shoulder to the water - easy! The problems start when you try to determine that distance.