Write a blog post about sunglasses so we can sell more product, right? But no, this is more personal than that. In the spring of 2004, late store owner Kevin Robinson noticed a blurry spot in his right eye. He...
Hi everyone, it's the folks from Eb's again! As a paddling shop we get a lot of questions about how long it takes to paddle some common routes nearby, such as from Fred Heal Canoe Launch to the city. Having some...
Many of us at Eb's have dogs. Each of our pups has very different personalities but one thing is universal: they always want to join in the adventure, no matter where you're going. Many dogs do well in canoes, especially if they are...
Canadian law requires you to carry certain safety items on board when operating pleasure crafts. Here's the most recent updated list from Transport Canada.
When looking for a solo boat it's important to know what you want to do with it, as they are all suited to different types of paddling. Here we talk about how the features of a canoe affect its use....
One of our staff remembers having to wear an old Kapok-filled keyhole style PFD when she was growing up. She used it for years. One day it fell off the dock and into the lake, where it proceeded to slowly...
There is a lot to know about reading clouds and predicting weather, but for the layman (laypaddler?) a little knowledge can go a long way to keeping you safe and comfortable on the water. Very simply, weather is created by areas...
Tandem boats, such as canoes and 2-person kayaks, are often referred to as "bicker boats". There are two camps on this topic: the "couples that paddle together stay together" camp and the "sleep tandem, paddle solo" camp. One thing we've...
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