October 2026 Carolina Paddler Table of Contents
Carolina Paddler Table of Contents
Here are the articles posted in October of 2026.
Texas Whitewater (Part 2): Paddling Texas Streams Today
by Zach Schiada
With better access and public acceptance, paddlers express optimism for Texas waters.
“On a trip on the Lower West Sabinal River, for example, he had to avoid three cattle fences by shoving his sit-on-top kayak under the barbed wire and swimming through. Other than the fences, he said that the run was very fun with sights of wild horses included. He described it as majestic.”
By Alton Chewning
Many people throw a backyard barbecue by a lake but what about grilling while floating down the Competition Channel?
“On the adrift dock were two young men sitting on saddles and nervously paddling. The dock’s primary stability was not impressive. The guys were shifting frenetically to keep it from diving to port or starboard. Soon the paddle-dock made land, and a passing dog walker asked the obvious question, ‘What is that?’”
Swimming In Holes
by Teresa Gryder
Unexpectedly, a hole grabs us and won’t let go. Teresa gives techniques for rescuing ourselves or others from these sticky places.
“Sometimes you learn something from reading that comes in handy. I’m reminded of this from the time I got stuck in a really bad hole. I never should have gone near it, but I was overconfident and under-skilled and I got stopped in a low-head dam.”
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