Category: Carolina Paddler

Carolina Canoe Club Members, We are still selling Paul Ferguson Guidebooks to club members and to retailers. If you are wanting one and have not reserved one yet ensure you go to the book sales reservation event page linked below …

Books, Books, Books, Get your Paul Ferguson Guidebooks! Read more »

I asked Alton Chewning to talk to paddlers and write up a story for The Paddler based off of his experiences on Tom Womble’s Nantahala River weekend.  Well he came through beautifully on this one, well worth the read;   …

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I mentioned in a previous story that we had some exciting news coming up.  Well I believe we are far enough in the process to announce it. The Awesome Mr. Paul Ferguson graciously donated all of his remaining guidebooks to …

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Emergency Contacts If you are incapacitated on the river/lake/ocean, can the people in your group contact your emergency contacts? How will/do they know? In a more formal tripping environment, group emergency contacts and float plans may be generated and available …

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Current news in the Carolina Canoe Club;   FUTURE EVENTS Our Calendar is almost full up till WOR! One weekend in June has nothing planned as of yet!  Don’t be afraid to be the first to schedule an event or …

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Tip 2 Quick release for the other end of the tether Here’s a quick tip to help increase the safety of tow tethers (aka “Cowtails”) you might be using on your rescue PFD. I am not advocating the use of …

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5 days until the budget opens for voting then 15 days to vote! For anyone that still doesn’t know who I am, I am the Safety Chair in my second year of the position thanks to the 16 and 19 …

5 days and 15 days Read more »

We have a new Paddler Profile!  Check out the Profile page to read about a newer club member named Joe!   William Holman Paddler Editor