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 …
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) …
Sarah Ruhlen, the young guiding light of the Carolina Canoe Club, passed away on August 3, 2022. She was 26 years old. Sarah had a special place in the club but also in the much larger paddling community. As her …
A Celebration of Life for Sarah Elizabeth Ruhlen Read more »
by Larry Ausley Who likes Nalgene water bottles (raises hand)? Who likes convenience (raises hand)? Who likes multi-tasker tools (raises hand)? Take a look at the Nalgene Pillid cap. It’s an inexpensive add-on to any wide-mouth Nalgene bottle that provides …
The U.S. National Whitewater Center opened in Charlotte, N.C., in 2006, with two established goals: provide a world class training facility for American athletes participating in the Olympic discipline of canoe slalom and to provide a unique boating course for …
Some gear is meant to get soggy. Some is not. I like to keep each in its own realm. For gear that is not meant to get wet or simply just creates added weight (or mold) when it does get …
Have you ever noticed how some people show up on the river and their gear appears to be a hastily arranged carnival parade? Lots of bright colors with no clear idea of coordination? Like a baby sibling outfitted them? …
By Sarah Ruhlen Losing the agenda, learning to define my own stoke in life and to find it everywhere, overcoming the depression amoeba, why I can’t quit paddling. This is probably the longest I’ve gone without posting my writing, …
RAPID QUIZ -This quiz first appeared in the January 5, 1975 edition. It is not credited but presumed to be the work of the editor, Steve Erikson. Test your knowledge of rapids’ names. Match the rapids on the left …
