The Duffek Maneuver
The Duffek Maneuver A Carolina Paddler Article By Alton Chewning The Duffek Stroke is one of the most enigmatic techniques in the history of kayaking. The stroke itself is hard to pin down. It has many names: bow draw, hanging …
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More Lost Rapids
More Lost Rapids of the Triangle A Carolina Paddler Article By Zach Schiada My last writing brought up memories from those that used to run the now Lost Rapids of the Haw. It felt necessary to hear from those that …
Larry’s Tips: Forward stroke this.
Forward stroke this. Forward stroke that. Yada Yada. A Carolina Paddler Article By Larry Ausley I’ve seen so many people spend much of their paddling training effort on their forward stroke. OK, we have to move forward. Sometimes we need …
FIBArk, Foldboats and Fifty-Three
As an editor sometimes a delightful occurrence falls into the lap and a connection is made between different people, places and things. An alignment of planets occurred in the this issue of Carolina Paddler, with no planning on our part. …
TriSarahtops and the Gorilla
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 …
Larry’s Tips: Up the Creek….
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 …
Nantahala Race Redoux
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 …
Lost Rapids of the Haw
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
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 …
Larry’s Tips No. 7: Lights and Whistles
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) …