Larry’s Paddler Tips (#2)
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 and 15 days
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 …
Profile: Joseph Briscoe
The Carolina Paddler Profiles are the stories of unique paddlers in the Club. Some are new, some are distinguished, some are civic minded, some are just plain interesting. If you know someone who you think has a good story, please …
New Paddler Profile added
We have a new Paddler Profile! Check out the Profile page to read about a newer club member named Joe! William Holman Paddler Editor
Back in time, The Paddler Edition.
Many have loved The Paddler in the past. As I try to revive it in a more modern form I think it is only fitting to pay tribute to The Paddler past as well. Here is an article and a …
Larry’s Paddler Tips (#1)
Tip 1. Grimloc instead of accessory carabiner I’ve always been adamant about not having non-locking carabiners outside of the kayak cockpit or even inside the boat in a place where an inadvertent hookup could result in an entrapment in the …
Arriving in 2 Days!!!!!!!!!
In a few days we will publishing the first of a series of Paddler Tips from one of our very own legends, Larry Ausley. The first will be in 2 days and then on the 15th of every month we …
What defines Cold Water?
What defines cold water in our sport? When do I wear my dry suit versus my wetsuit or just a dry top? What is the harm of not wearing protective clothing if I am only going out for a few …
Recreation plan will be developed for Bynum Dam
Work will begin in early 2022 on a recreation plan for the Bynum Hydroelectric Project on the Haw River, licensee Andrew McMahan said. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a 40-year license to McMahan on Oct. 8, 2021, for the …
The Paddler Upcoming
Fellow Awesome members of the Carolina Canoe Club, Now that The Paddler has gone live I would like to say a few…ok many words about what to expect in the future along with many job opportunities that pay a ton …