Carolina Paddler December 2022 Table of Contents

In this issue of Carolina Paddler:

• “The Duffek Maneuver”  by Alton Chewning

-Milo Duffek stunned the slalom racing world in 1953 with his technique and daring.  His legacy still influences the nature of paddling, in racing and on the river.  Read the story of one of the most gifted and generous athletes of all time.

•“More Lost Rapids of the Triangle” by Zach Schiada

-Zach follows up his popular article on the flooding of some Lower Haw rapids with more background on how it happened and how other rivers came to be dammed in the Triangle.

•“Forward stroke this. Forward stroke that.  Yada Yada.” by Larry Ausley

-Don’t miss this month’s technique article by Larry on how to correctly and powerfully place your paddle and angle your blade. “I think this may be the best one of these so far and that is a high bar.” -Garrick Douglas Taylor

•“FIBArk, Foldboats and Fifty-Three”  by Alton Chewning

-Several themes run through this December issue.  See if you can spot them.

•Water Words: “Wherever Waters Flow”   a report by Stan Cole

-Stan does a engaging report on one of the Southeast’s boating treasures, Doug Woodward.

Water Words:  “White Water” a report by Alton Chewning

-An adventure novel written for young girls.  This book captured the attention of our reporter, who is not a young girl.

In upcoming issues you’ll see articles on Surf Kayaking, Paradoxical Undressing, Paul Ferguson, the Catawba Great Falls project, Dennis Huntley and more subjects we hope you will find interesting.