I recently had the opportunity to go up in a two-person training glider as part of an out-reach program run by the Gatineau Gliding Club.  While many who have tried the sport speak about the tremendous views, my purpose in participating as a blind person, was to learn more about how our body’s

Trials of the Blind Fishing Porta-Bote over the 2008 season thus far have expanded on the results and recommendations reported on in 2007.  A number of modifications are now in use and still more are in the process of being implemented.  [caption id="attachment_196" align="alignnone"

With the installation of the E-Tech 115hp provided by Laurentian Marine and Evinrude completed, it was time to take the Port Erie power catamaran out for it’s first fishing outing.  Alain Danis graciously agreed to accompany me on this momentous occasion.  We had decided on the Ottawa River

I thought what better way for my Dear Wife (DW) to develop an appreciation for fishing for monster Carp than to have her catch a few herself.  To this end, I arranged for us to go camping for the weekend along the shore of the St. Lawrence.  I reserved a camp site that provided direct access to

In advance of heading to Inuvik NWT for a conference on boom and bust northern community economies, I gave a call to a mutual friend who works at the Inuvik office at the department of fisheries, Wade Norman.  We agreed that I would join him for some midnight sun fishing – the sun never

http://autotether.com/news.cfm “As a person without sight I’m always thinking of ways to minimize risk and maximize my opportunities to enjoy the out-of-doors. My development of the world’s first fishing boat for the blind has resulted in an interesting blend of technology and