Lessons Learned on New Hope Creek
Lessons Learned on New Hope Creek a Carolina Paddler Article By Zach Schiada -After years of wanting to get on New Hope Creek in Chapel Hill, I finally had the chance to make this rare run on a beautiful, wooded …
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Surf’s Up! Let’s head for the Reach!
a Carolina Paddler Article by Alton Chewning Everything was running high at the Great Falls of the Catawba on Saturday. March 18 was the long-awaited opening day of releases on the new whitewater features and excitement was high. Water was …
Great Falls of the Catawba
Great Falls Boater Bypass Photo by Greg Nance
Great Falls of Catawba a Carolina Paddler Article by Jim Mead and Alton Chewning -An exciting new paddling destination is opening very soon, the Great Falls of the Catawba project. A formal grand opening will occur on March 15. Carolina …
“A Traveler of Rivers”
A Traveler of Rivers a Carolina Paddler Profile by Alton Chewning A young man with an unfulfilled interest in paddling is glancing through a magazine. The magazine covers outdoor activities in North Carolina, like hunting, fishing, golfing, and boating. …
Larry’s Tips: “Kayak Rolling”
Kayak Rolling: Forget about your head for a minute a Carolina Paddler Article by Larry Ausley This should stir up some controversy. Here are some of my opinions on kayak rolling and more specifically, how you might learn to watch …
Milo Duffek Leaves Us
Milo Duffek died on February 25th, at the age of 94. Milo was a legendary figure in the international paddling community. An innovator in technique, a superlative racer who didn’t need to win, a life-long teacher and athlete, Milo is …
Canoeing Labrador’s Notakwanon River
•Carolina Paddler brings you Paul Ferguson’s telling of a trip he and three companions made on one of Canada’s premier wilderness whitewater rivers. Their expedition involved over three weeks of travel and nearly continuous whitewater while on the river. …
Looking for Adventure?
Carolina Paddler brings you Paul Ferguson’s invitation for Adventure from May 5, 1995. Note from the Editor: This is a reprint of an invitation offered by Paul Ferguson and sent out to prospective companions for a trip on the Notakwanon …
What is the ACA?
What is the American Canoe Association and what does it do for me, the Paddler? a Carolina Paddler Article by William Holman -Let us start with the first question and the beginning of the ACA. Do you remember what you …
The Common Adventurer: Explained
The Carolina Canoe Club (CCC) provides public forums to post trips or see who is interested in paddling on short notice. From sea kayaking and lake/river touring trips to Class I/II trips to class V creek runs to multi-day …