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Gat Fest rules...not to be missed. Tons of boats on the river, including many open boats. The party on Saturday night is good fun as well. Gat Fest has a great vibe all around. Lots of crazies in random watercraft there as well...not even sure how to describe some of the stuff people run that river ...

Ronin Pro has been great for me since I got it last spring. At the time I hadn't had any swiftwater rescue training, but left the belt on and just didn't use it - other than fastening it. Since then I have taken SRT traning and am glad I have a rescue vest. If you are concerned about having the resc...

I'm a bigger guy - 215 lbs or so, and have paddled a Raven several times. I think it would handle big paddlers fairly well, with the caveat being that it can be a wet ride - it punches big waves and holes fairly well, but in standing waves and such takes on a lot of water. Other than that, stability...

all good advice. definitely work on a back ferry though; its not always the right move but its a good one to have in case you need it. takes a bit of practice but once you figure it out, it can be magic!

the water doesn't really get muddy up here in Canada, in my experience (Ontario/Quebec). Its getting pretty cold though. I was out last weekend and know some people who paddled yesterday, but most people are already done for the year, I think. No doubt some people will paddle year-round as long as t...

Haven't met Eli or Dooley but have paddled with Mark and he's a great guy and a great teacher - expect him to push you hard though! As for Esprit, they're great. I've never been with them in Mexico but have taken WRT with them at their base on the Ottawa, and they hosted my local club's annual paddl...

ahh yes, I know these people. The two videos of tandem canoes (Exhibits A and B) were taken on Canada Day 2008. Damage report: -1 exploded flotation bag -2 gunnels ripped off the boat -1 drowned camera -3 canoeists converted to kayaking Its a tough line to judge....you're either on it or you're not,...

I'm about 210-215 and have been in one briefly - didn't notice any problems. will be trying it again in the near future, more extensively i hope...i'll try to remember to re-post if its problematic.