Quiz and Coming Attractions
RAPID QUIZ -This quiz first appeared in the January 5, 1975 edition. It is not credited but presumed to be the work of the editor, Steve Erikson. Test your knowledge of rapids’ names. Match the rapids on the left …
Category: Paddler
Larry’s Tips No. 4: The Ouch Pouch
Larry’s Tips: The Ouch Pouch CCC Paddler tip #4, The Ouch Pouch, by Larry Ausley I’ve been playing around some with ways to reorganize my on-water first aid supplies and kit. Most of the times I’ve needed first aid …
Blame Game
Joe Berry, The Man, The Myth, The Myth-Man Man, I got caught by one of my own tricks. That Alton Chewning is the real deal. Now I know how it feels when one of you lovely people is kind enough …
CCC History
First 10 Presidents of CCC Soon after I became the editor of Carolina Paddler, Joe Berry gave me a shout-out on Facebook. One reply was, “If he’s so smart, let him name the first 1O presidents of the CCC.” Well, …
Carolina Paddler July 2022 Editor Notes
The Paddler AKA Carolina Paddler Hi everyone. Hope this goes out before the start of Week of Rivers. This is the first edition of a new version of the venerable “Paddler” of CCC lore. In order to give this journal a new start and not …
New Editor for The Paddler
Hi, I’m Alton Chewning, the new editor for The Paddler. William Holman asked me to take over this position and I’m eager to try it. I’ll have new announcements soon but if any CCC members would like to share story …
Books, Books, Books, Get your Paul Ferguson Guidebooks!
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 …
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Becoming more Intimate with the Nantahala River
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; …
Exciting Announcement
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 …