A Carolina Paddler story TRISARAHTOPS AND THE GORILLA Photography and text by Alton Chewning For many people -racers and fans- Sarah Ruhlen was the spirit of the Green Race. The sprite that raced from place to place, emerging one moment …
Up the Creek… Without a Paddle a Carolina Paddler article by Larry Ausley Much of the mental game that goes along with paddling is the planning (both in advance of the trip and as in-the-moment of the water right in …
Editor’s Note: As Paul mentions below, this article, “Nantahala Race Redoux” is a follow up to a much earlier article called, “Trying to Go Fast.” Please give a read of the original story and be sure to look at the …
Carolina Paddler Book Report: “Down to the River” Written by Caitlynne Garland Illustrated by Marian Gorin Our book reporters are Hadley and Dylan Mcpeake and Tucker and Cora Chandler. “Down to the River” is a water safety book recommended …
Lost Rapids of the Haw by Zach Schiada Often, I seem to find myself interested in the niche or what some might consider weird experiences in whitewater paddling. This sometimes leads me to explore creeks that are not documented as …
A new issue of our CCC journal, Carolina Paddler, is available. Here is the October 2022 issue, with an article on Sarah Ruhlen’s Celebration of Life and more.
In this issue of Carolina Paddler: •A Celebration of Life for Sarah Elizabeth Ruhlen Family and friends gathered in Bryson City on September 24th to share the joy and memories of Sarah Ruhlen. •Larry’s Tips No. 7: Lights and Whistles …
Water Words: “Red Kayak” By Priscilla Cummings Penguin Group, 2006 208 pages Report by J.J. Payano “Red Kayak” is a fictional book. Characters: Brady likes oyster fishing and crabbing with his friends J.T. and Digger. J.T. likes Green Tea with …
Ask Dr. Shuttle • by Mark Brenneman Mark takes a humorous look at the fine art of setting shuttle. This article appeared in the Canoe Cruisers Association’s newsletter, Cruiser, in the September-October 2022 issue. When asked how long we should …
by Larry Ausley Be Seen. Be Heard. Paddlers enjoy a great deal of freedom from a myriad of boating laws that powerboaters and sailors have to meet. At least in NC, paddlers don’t need to register (nor pay registration fees) …
