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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Carolina Paddler March 2023 Table of Contents
In the March issue of Carolina Paddler: – “Milo Duffek Leaves Us” Milo Duffek, a hero of the international paddling community, dies at age 94. -Water Words: “Whitewater Philosophy” by Doug Ammons a book report by Jeffrey Hatcher Jeffrey looks at Ammons …
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 …
Water Words: Paul Ferguson Guidebooks
Carolina Paddler brings you a review of Paul Ferguson’s two outstanding guidebooks: “Paddling Eastern North Carolina” Pocosin Press, 3rd Edition 2018, 654 pages “Canoe Kayak South Carolina” Pocosin Press, 2014, 376 pages United Carolina Canoeing Your comprehensive guide to paddling …
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 …
Water Words: “Whitewater Philosophy”
a Carolina Paddler Book Report “Whitewater Philosophy” by Doug Ammons Water Nymph Press, 2009, 223 pages a Book Report by Jeffrey Hatcher Doug Ammons grew up in Missoula, Montana surrounded by outdoor activities and nurtured by a family that supported …
Carolina Paddler February 2023 Table of Contents
In the February issue of Carolina Paddler: •“Dreaming of Paddling, Stuck in PT” by Angela Wiseman Angela shares her experience with tendonitis recovery and the loss of river time with friends. •Larry’s Tips: “The Not-So-Benign Prerogative” by Larry Ausley What …
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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 …