You, Me and the CCC
You, Me and the CCC a Carolina Paddler article By William Holman What is the Carolina Canoe Club to you? Who do you think of when you think Carolina Canoe Club? For me it is Howdy Dapper, who first introduced …
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Rafting Up for America
Rafting Up for America a Carolina Paddler Article By Alton Chewning -Julie Thorner received an unexpected call from a friend and business associate, Jack Wise. Jack is the CEO of Wildwater Outfitters, one of the Southeast’s pioneer rafting companies. Jack …
Paddling With Loons
Paddling With Loons A week on the Northern Forest Canoe Trail An article from the Carolina Paddler “Different Waters” series. Written by Alton Chewning. Photos by Deb Hinzman and Alton Chewning -The loon is the spirit-bird of the North. …
New Wayfinding Signs for River Users
New Wayfinding Signs for River Users a Carolina Paddler reprint of an article by Gretchen Smith NCDOT has begun installing road signs on bridges over the Haw River as part of the Haw River Safety Collaborative. The road signs will …
Glimpses from a Ten-Day Week
Glimpses From a Ten-Day Week A Carolina Paddler photo essay by Dennis Huntley and Alton Chewning It’s a time for picking up the Lost, the Found… and the Discarded. Time to say goodbye until next year. We had a good …
Carolina Paddler June 2024 Table of Contents
June 2024 Carolina Paddler Table of Contents “Whitewater Rescues: True Stories of Survival, Bravery, and Quick Thinking” by Charlie Walbridge a Carolina Paddler Book Report by Bill Moore and Jeff Hatcher We take two looks at a new rescue book based on …
Whitewater Rescues
Whitewater Rescues: True Stories of Survival, Bravery, and Quick Thinking by Charlie Walbridge Menasha Ridge Press, 2024, 360 pages A Carolina Paddler Book Report from Two Perspectives: Bill Moore and Jeff Hatcher Jeff Hatcher review: As an American Whitewater member …
Tin Canning and Other Subterranean Adventure Ideas
Tin Canning and Other Subterranean Adventures A Brief List of Runnable Tunnels in Eastern USA a Carolina Paddler Article By Zach Schiada -Much like dams, tunnels or culverts in a stream can negatively affect its health. Streams require natural movements …
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Carolina Paddler May 2024 Table of Contents
May 2024 Carolina Paddler Table of Contents In this issue: “I Built a Packraft” by Zach Schiada Zach is always up for a challenge and his how-to project was another. He has a new boat to show for it. “Our First Cruise …
Carolina Paddler April 2024 Table of Contents
April 2024 Carolina Paddler Table of Contents In this issue: “What’s Hurting Our Johnsons?” by Alton Chewning We look at shoulder injuries suffered by two CCC members, Dave and Steve Johnson. “Montgomery to Paris with Evy” by Alton Chewning Bryson …