Carolina Paddler Book Report: “Down to the River” Written by Caitlynne Garland Illustrated by Marian Gorin Our book reporters are Hadley and Dylan Mcpeake and Tucker and Cora Chandler. “Down to the River” is a water safety book recommended …
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 …
In this issue of Carolina Paddler: •A Celebration of Life for Sarah Elizabeth Ruhlen Family and friends gathered in Bryson City on September 24th to share the joy and memories of Sarah Ruhlen. •Larry’s Tips No. 7: Lights and Whistles …
Water Words: “Red Kayak” By Priscilla Cummings Penguin Group, 2006 208 pages Report by J.J. Payano “Red Kayak” is a fictional book. Characters: Brady likes oyster fishing and crabbing with his friends J.T. and Digger. J.T. likes Green Tea with …
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 …
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In this issue of Carolina Paddler: •Fear, Confidence and the Green Narrows •Larry’s Tips No. 6: The Pillid •Water Words: “A History of Whitewater Paddling In Western North Carolina” -In the next edition, Carolina Paddler will have an article on …
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Adam Davis had a new kayak, a sporty little rec boat he’d taken over from his dad. He’d paddled on the upper Haw with a friend and was bitten by the kayaking bug. Adam started watching paddling videos and saw …
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 …
