Coordinator Tips
Here are a few tips that may make your first or your fiftieth cruise coordination smooth, safe, and fun.
Author: Admin Rick Steeves
River Lunches
The following is a compilation from members of the Carolina Canoe Club and others. Thank you for your contributions. They are great! If someone has something to add, send it to me & I’ll add it to the list: firstbackpacker@yahoo.com See you on the water (especially at WOR). Dave Ramsey
WOR Tips
The following collection of tips was submitted by our membership for those who are new to Week of Rivers. Many of these tips will help you be better prepared for any camping/paddling trip. Even old-timers should review this list (we …
Week of Rivers (aka WOR)!
(There’s a lot of great information here; first-timers and old-timers alike are encouraged to read) Week of Rivers is the Carolina Canoe Club’s flagship annual whitewater paddling event, and winner of the ACA 2019 Sanctioned Event of the Year. Each …
Canoe Camping
North Carolina has many rivers which are used by canoeists, some more than others. The degree of whitewater ranges from class IV or higher on some streams in the western part of the state, to coastal blackwater streams in the eastern part. However, the number of rivers which are suitable for a multi-day camping trip is more limited.
How do I become an instructor?
If you’ve ever taken a clinic from the Carolina Canoe Club or from any other paddling club, you may have wondered what it takes to become an instructor. The following is an outline of the process. It may seem a …
River Safety and Rescue /Swiftwater Rescue
The Carolina Canoe Club strongly encourages all paddlers to attend safety and rescue training. Doing so is an investment in the safety of our community. Traditionally our club coordinates at least one ACA Swiftwater Rescue Course and two River Safety …
Paddling Clinics
The Carolina Canoe Club offers several Whitewater Paddling Clinics each year. The dates for specific clinics can be found in the CCC Calendar. Not all clinics are offered each year; they are dependent on a supply of instructors and students. All clinics are taught by ACA Certified Instructors.